My Pokémon Story of Seasons

Chapter 158 Rongyan and Huangmo

The Angel Tower has a total of seven floors, and each floor has an energy core that powers the device at the top of the tower.

Only by breaking them all can the barrier protecting the dark crystal at the top of the tower be broken.

Tong Hua, who had activated his stealth ability, followed the main group upwards. The first few levels were guarded by only a few small fry, at most some terrain traps and wild Pokémon controlled by devices.

Under the fierce offensive of Interpol agents and Tong Hua's Pokémon, breakthroughs were quickly achieved one after another.

Things only started to get tricky on the fifth floor.

"I can't believe we got here so quickly—"

A woman's voice, tinged with languor and dissatisfaction, rang out in the empty fifth-floor hall.

"That guy, Aisei, is so useless. He's made it so I don't even have time to change my makeup—."

Guarding this floor is Rongyan, one of the three executives of the Dark Team.

She leaned against the handrail of the stairs leading to the next floor, her revealing combat suit outlining her voluptuous figure. She casually toyed with a strand of curly hair, but the dangerous aura emanating from her made the air seem even hotter.

At her feet, a duckbill fire beast was spitting out scorching sparks, its massive, cannon-like arms aimed at the intruders, emitting a dull roar.

Beside her crouched an Infernape. Its eyes were sharp, and it was surrounded by faint steam, like a volcano about to erupt at any moment. It was clearly more intimidating than the Pokémon controlled by the lower-level minions.

"Is that a Key Stone?" Tong Hua's attention was entirely focused on Rong Yan. He immediately noticed the sparkling pendant on her chest, which contained the Key Stone needed for Mega Evolution.

But neither Magmortar nor Infernape should Mega Evolve.

"So, she probably has another Pokémon hidden away. No, maybe even more than one—" Thinking of the three Mega Evolved Ice-type Pokémon in the lobby on the first floor, Tong Hua and the Interpol agents in front of her couldn't help but become wary.

"Let's go!" Several police officers and their Pokémon partners rushed forward first. Their partners were all Water and Ground types, giving them a type advantage against Lava.

"Oh? You can't wait?" Rongyan chuckled, still leaning lazily against the armrest without moving an inch. "Duckbill Flame Beast, forge these rough jades."

Smoke is billowing out!

"Roar!" The duckbill fire beast raised its cannon-like arms, and the scorching lava instantly condensed, but instead of heading towards the charging police officers, it slammed into the ground in front of them!

Boom!

A huge explosion rang out, and hot lava flew everywhere, instantly creating a scorching sea of ​​fire on the ground, forcibly blocking the police officers' route of attack!

The scorching heat wave hit them, forcing the foam squirrel, the pickpocket cat, and the police officers to retreat.

"Lassi—." The Silavi concealed himself and floated in the air, occasionally sprinkling drops of life-giving water and the sound of healing bells to restore everyone's condition.

"Terrifying!" "Meow!"

Bubble Squirrel and Pickpocket Cat stared intently at the pendant on Rongyan's chest. Tong Hua had just told them through the waveguide that they absolutely had to steal that thing, otherwise, the enemy's strength would become even greater.

Moreover, these enemies almost damaged their most precious and beautiful fur, so how could they not make them pay the price!

Fortunately, Tong Hua took this opportunity to go around via a side path by himself. With the invisibility effect active, Rong Yan didn't notice him at all, letting Tong Hua approach the stairwell.

"If I can sneak up to the top floor, I'm sure I can find another way to stop all of this!"

Tong Hua held her breath, using her stealth skill and the billowing dust to carefully move along the wall. At the same time, Rong Yan's Magmortar and Infernape began a fierce battle with the Interpol team.

"Ugh!"

Infernape, its body wreathed in flames and fighting spirit, rampaged through the center of the battlefield. Its heels, crackling with white flames, shrieked as they ripped through the air, slamming into the Pokémon of several Interpol agents!

"Oh my!" Sweetie hugged Mini Fu and ran around everywhere. Although they were resistant to the cold, they were not resistant to the heat!

"Chirp chirp!" The messenger bird, carrying three little fairy babies, roamed around the battlefield, distributing gifts that could help the wounded recover.

"Whoa!" Among the Pokémon, only Lucario remained calm. Its aura surged, accurately predicting each of Infernape's lightning-fast attacks, using Bone Club or Aura Sphere to block and counterattack, buying time for its companions to dodge and heal.

"Wu Ga".

Infernape also noticed Lucario, a playful smile appearing on its lips, as if it had finally found an opponent that could make it use its full strength.

He abandoned his pursuit of the fleeing Pokémon, and with a swift movement, he charged towards Lucario, accompanied by a scorching wave of heat.

The two Pokémon, both skilled in combat, instantly faced off, an invisible pressure filling the air.

Infernape was faster and launched the first attack! Mach Punches rained down on Lucario, each punch carrying scorching heat.

Lucario's eyes were calm, and his Aura was fully activated, accurately predicting the trajectory of each punch.

She either sidestepped or used her bone club to block, producing crisp clanging sounds, her footing steady as she neutralized most of the attacks.

The rain of fists failed to land on her.

boom! boom! boom!

A fierce close-quarters battle unfolded amidst the sea of ​​fire, sparks flying everywhere. Infernape's attacks were like a storm, while Lucario remained steadfast like a resilient rock, unmoved despite the constant assaults, calmly searching for an opportunity to counterattack.

"Oh? That Lucario is quite something." Rongyan raised an eyebrow, seemingly a little surprised that Lucario could keep up with Infernape's speed and maintain its footing. But she wasn't too worried; instead, she found it even more interesting.

"If we taught her blacksmithing, she would definitely be a good candidate. It's a pity that she's unwilling to submit to that lord, so she can only lose herself and become a puppet for us to manipulate."

Just then, Tong Hua had already silently approached the stairwell and was about to successfully reach the sixth floor.

"Hmph."

Unexpectedly, the stairwell leading to the sixth floor was completely occupied by a giant Pokémon.

It was a Flame Martial King whose entire body shone with the radiance of the sun; just sitting there made people feel hot and dazzled.

If one were to go over there, one would inevitably come into contact with Yanwu King's body, and in that case, the invisibility effect would disappear.

However, that wasn't what Tong Hua was thinking about at the moment.

"The eldest brother, the Flame Monkey; the second brother, the Flame Martial King; and a duck-billed Flame Beast that can carry loads—..."

Are you cosplaying from Journey to the West here? Are you Tang Sanzang?

"I feel like I'm still missing a Flame Horse." Tong Hua kept complaining, and after a long while, he finally started thinking about how to break through the Flame King blocking his way.

"Speaking of which, this guy seems to be carrying an evolution stone—that must be Lava's trump card, no wonder she's guarding it here."

After thinking for a while, Tong Hua decided to retreat first; sometimes, a roundabout tactic is necessary.

Tong Hua quietly retreated to a relatively safe, shadowy corner, her mind racing.

Emboar blocked the entrance, while Lava and two other Pokémon were eyeing it menacingly; forcing their way in was definitely not the best strategy.

His gaze swept across the battlefield again, finally settling on Rongyan herself.

A bold idea gradually took shape: since it was unavoidable, then create a situation that would force Yanwu King to take the initiative!

On the main battlefield on the fifth floor, the Duckbill Flame Beast is currently fighting against ten Interpol agents single-handedly.

Infernape is engaged in a fierce battle with Lucario, the two exchanging blows and fighting neck and neck.

Just then, the Ampharos, Riolu, and Pink Celebi arrived from underground and joined the battle.

"Mew!" Ampharos took the Mega Garnet from Riolu and set it into the bracelet.

While this item allows Pokémon to undergo Mega Evolution on their own, the cost is that each Garnet is a one-time use item.

Even Riolu, who likes to hoard resources, only has three Mega Garnets left in its inventory after this one.

But now is not the time to save money.

"Mwoo!" Without hesitation, the electric dragon embedded the super garnet into its wristband, and a dazzling light of evolution burst forth instantly! A powerful energy wave swept out, even temporarily suppressing the scorching atmosphere in the arena.

As the light faded, the Super Electric Dragon stood tall, surrounded by golden electricity, exuding an awe-inspiring presence!

"Lass!" The pink Celebi quickly flew to the center of the hall and, together with the green Celebi, used Life Drop and Healing Bell to quickly soothe the pain and fatigue of the Interpol agents and Pokémon caused by the heat and battle, easing the pressure from the series of hard battles.

"Whoa!" Riolu, with a clear target, used its Aura to lock onto Infernape, which was entangled with Lucario. A precise Aura Missile was fired like a tracking missile, forcing Infernape to abandon its continuous pursuit of Lucario and dodge backward in a sorry state.

"Ugh!" Infernape steadied itself and glared angrily at the new troublemaker.

The addition of fresh forces, especially the appearance of the Super Electric Dragon, instantly turned the tide of the battle! The morale of the Interpol officers soared, and the languid look on Rongyan's face finally disappeared completely, replaced by a solemn expression.

"Tsk, those useless bunch down there are really unreliable—" she muttered under her breath, her eyes sharpening.

Just as she was about to call on King Yanwu to join the battle, the Bubble Squirrel and the Pickpocket Cat, who had been sneaking up from above, finally got their chance!

"Meow!" The pickpocket cat fell from the air and used its move on Rongyan's chest.

Thief!

"Huh?" Before Rongyan could react, the keystone pendant on her chest had already disappeared.

"Trembling!" The cat quickly passed the pendant to the foam squirrel, which then tossed it to Sweetie and Messenger Bird, who were scattering all over the battlefield.

"Oh my!" Sweetie instinctively caught the flying pendant, feeling a burning heat in her hand, the key stone trembling slightly as if it had a mind of its own. Without thinking, she grabbed Mini-Fou and ran!

"Chirp chirp!" The messenger bird understood immediately and flapped its wings to follow closely behind, using its body to shield Sweetie from any possible attack from behind.

"you!"

Rongyan finally reacted, her face instantly turning pale. Her usual languid ease and composure vanished, replaced by shock and rage! "Give me back my keystone!"

She almost screamed, no longer caring about her composure, and abruptly stood up straight from the handrail.

"King Yanwu! Stop guarding! Stop them! Take back the Keystone!" Rongyan's voice was sharp and shrill due to her urgency.

The Flame King, blocking the stairwell, let out a deep roar. His massive body finally moved, like an awakened volcano, each step shaking the ground. His gaze was fixed on Sweetie and Messenger, who were frantically fleeing with the Key Stone in their arms!

It's now!

Just as Yanwu King was led away from the stairwell and rushed towards the center of the hall!

Tong Hua, who had been lurking in the shadows, rushed up the stairs to the sixth floor at an extremely fast speed, like a silent gust of wind, close to the scorching wall!

However, before he could even reach the sixth floor, another person blocked the exit and came down from above.

The man was bulky, resembling an ancient general. He had spiky yellow hair, clearly skilled in electrical engineering.

His name is Huang Mo, and he is the last member of the Dark Team!

He also wore a Key Stone, and standing behind him were Magneton, Electivire, and an incongruous Raichu.

"Ugh—." In order to avoid being touched and losing stealth, Tong Hua had no choice but to take another detour and wait for the guy to leave the stairwell area.

To everyone's surprise, Huang Mo, who had descended to the fifth floor, stood firmly at the top of the stairs, showing no intention of leaving. He stood there like a gatekeeper, coldly overlooking the chaotic battle below, a cruel smile playing on his lips.

The three Electric-type Pokémon behind him, like tigers unleashed from their cages, fiercely joined the battle!

Magneto's three single eyes simultaneously lit up with blinding light, and its powerful electromagnetic cannon, like a precision-guided missile, instantly shattered the advantage that Interpol had painstakingly built up, and even nearly hit the fleeing Steenie!

"Mew!" Mega Ampharos stood in front of everyone, and its Electric Discharge skill accurately hit six Pokémon belonging to Lava and Aramo. The Mold Breaker ability after Mega Evolution made it unafraid of the Lightning Rod and Electric Engine abilities that those Pokémon might have, allowing it to confidently use Electric Discharge against its enemies.

Seeing that the Super Electric Dragon had attracted the firepower, the others immediately helped, and in an instant, they focused their firepower on and took down Molten Flame Beast!

"Oh my!" Sweetie jumped up happily. Seeing that King Yanwu was still chasing her, she gritted her teeth and threw the Mini Fu and Keystone pendant in her arms at the messenger bird.

"Chirp chirp?" The messenger bird quickly caught it and looked at Sweetie with a puzzled expression.

Slimie turned around, took a few steps back, and charged towards Lucario and Infernape standing to the side!

Pink light gathered on her forehead. The superpower's advantage over the fighting type, combined with Slimie's own considerable strength, made this attack pierce through the stars!

Mind hammer!

Lucario, possessing the power of Aura, understood Slimie's intentions and blocked her attack route with his body, while also making Infernape lower its guard.

The next instant, Lucario dodged to the side, and his sure-hit Psychic Hammer slammed into Infernape's side!

"Waaaah!" Infernape cried out in pain, its attack momentarily halting. It was this brief opening that allowed Lucario to seize the opportunity for a decisive blow!

With a single, powerful blow from the bone club, Infernape was rendered unable to battle.

"This is the combo technique that gets our blood pumping!"

In a short time, two of Rongyan's top generals, Magmortar and Infernape, were knocked down one after another!

"You—you're despicable, despicable, despicable!" Rongyan trembled with rage, her beautiful features contorted with fury.

She suddenly turned to the dim-witted King Yanwu, who was now chasing after the messenger bird, and shrieked, "King Yanwu! Forget about that bird! It's too hot! Burn them to ashes!"

Flame King obeyed the command, halting and turning to face the Super Electric Dragon. Blazing flames gathered in his chest, ready to erupt!

At the same time, Electivire roared furiously, its thick tail plunging into the ground. A terrifying 100,000 volts, like a golden net of lightning, covered a large area, attacking everyone indiscriminately, forcing Mega Ampharos to be distracted and defend itself!

The combination of fire and electricity produced an unexpected and terrifying reaction!

"Everyone, assume defensive stance!"

After a deafening explosion, both Flame King and Electrify Beast fell to the ground.

Meanwhile, the Interpol agents and Tong Hua's Pokémon were completely unharmed, thanks to the protection of two Celebi and Lucario!

"Hmph, this is interesting."

With the core of the fifth floor destroyed and the battlefield in ruins, Huang Mo didn't hesitate. He decisively abandoned Rong Yan and Electivire, and turned to retreat to the sixth floor with the remaining two Pokémon.

Huang Mo's actions were decisive and ruthless, without the slightest hesitation. He didn't even glance at Rong Yan, who was slumped on the ground, looking utterly lost, as if she were nothing more than a piece of trash that had lost its value.

Magneton and Raichu followed closely behind, quickly retreating into the shadows of the staircase leading to the sixth floor.

Interpol officers quickly subdued the disarmed Rongyan and began clearing the battlefield and treating the wounded.

A group of people, including Tong Hua, had already quietly climbed to the sixth floor with the foam squirrel and the pickpocket cat, and were running towards the top of the tower—

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