The dream of becoming a Pokémon master

Old Spray carried Kyosuke and flew quickly towards the mountaintop. It didn't take long for them to reach the place where everyone had been stationed.

Upon landing, Kyosuke looked at the scene before him and wondered if he had logged into the wrong server.

The boulder is still the same boulder.

The snow was just ordinary snow.

There was nothing else.

Articuno, Moltres, and all his tent and belongings were gone.

Kyosuke silently walked to the spot where the tent had once been set up, and summoned Poison Sting and Black Stone to dig together.

It took Kyosuke and the Pokémon a full half hour to dig out the items they had previously collected.

As he expected, everything he had left on the mountain was buried under the snow.

but……

Why was the tent damaged? Kyosuke looked at the tent, which was clearly broken due to pressure rather than from freezing or scorching, and a new question arose in his mind.

The tent he bought was a custom-made, top-of-the-line version that could withstand all kinds of weather, bear enormous loads, and had excellent telescopic performance!

It broke under the weight of the heavy snow.

Kyosuke wants to return the goods.

This operation was a complete disaster for Kyosuke, who wasted a lot of time and money. He didn't even encounter Articuno, and Moltres got away!

Adding to what happened a few days ago, Kyosuke's mental state completely collapsed.

Perhaps catching a legendary Pokémon is simply impossible? I'm just a rookie trainer, and I'm being too ambitious.

Perhaps it's time to go back to Pallet Town.

Training specifically for the Quartz Convention and becoming the champion seems like a pretty realistic possibility.

Kyosuke retrieved the Poison Sting Black Stone and was about to leave on the old man's back when he noticed a bright red ball flying towards him from the distant sky.

Flames?

The flames drew near, and it was indeed the Blazing Flame of the Moltres!

Kyosuke thought that Reijin had left, but he didn't expect him to come back.

Lieyan was surprised that Kyosuke had already returned. Pretending not to see him, she simply landed and rested at the spot where she had dug out the tent earlier.

Kyosuke finally understood why the tent was broken.

Reaching the front of the flames, Kyosuke blurted out a string of questions that had been nagging at him: "Where did you go? Why weren't you resting on that rock? And where's Articuno? I heard you two had a fight, and you really didn't win."

Upon hearing Kyosuke's words, Moltres didn't want to recall the tragic scene and even wanted to hit Kyosuke, but he still told him what had happened.

Just the day before yesterday, Moltres was resting comfortably on the boulder when it suddenly felt the air get colder.

How could it make its Moltres feel cold? Flame immediately realized something was wrong, looked up at the sky, and saw Articuno flying towards it.

Articuno, huh? Today I'm going to teach you how to be a bird! Flame was secretly delighted. If he could capture Articuno directly, he could ask Kyosuke for better treatment.

He failed to realize that the surrounding environment had transformed into the opponent's domain, with the wind and snow raging fiercely, and he himself lacked even that ability, only able to rely on the power of the volcano!

Flame jet!

Flame aimed its ultimate move at Articuno in the air!

Articuno used a high-speed movement to dodge the flames and arrived in front of Flame's left side!

Looking at the Articuno in front of him, which was more than a size larger than himself, Flame finally remembered the information Kyosuke had given about the level difference, however…

This isn't just a little bit different! It's way too different!

There's absolutely no way I can win!

Blaze tried to use Sunny Day, and unsurprisingly failed. Articuno noticed the use of Sunny Day and froze both of Blaze's claws with an Ice Beam.

It's over, there's no escaping it.

Was he really going to die on this snowy mountain? To perish here on this mountain would make him the most tragic Moltres, wouldn't it? He hadn't even become the strongest Moltres yet, how could he possibly lose his life here...?

The more Lieyan thought about it, the more bitter she felt, and the source of it all was Xiong Jie!

As for the various unreasonable demands that he made to Kyosuke, they were completely ignored by Reijin.

Anyway, it's not my fault!

But Articuno didn't unleash all its powerful moves to instantly kill him as Blaze had imagined. Instead, it circled him with small steps, then carried the food Blaze hadn't finished eating, which Kyosuke had left behind, to the boulder and lay down to rest.

The raging flames silently melted the ice on its claws with the flames of its wings.

Had Kyosuke saved her life? Lieyan was completely baffled by the situation.

However, one thing is certain: my food is gone...

I'm so hungry, it feels like I'm going back to having to find food on my own. Maybe I should just run away?

"Chirp chirp."

I've been warned by the big boss, there's no escaping it now...

If you like eating, go find Kyosuke, why are you looking for me!

The raging flames carried all the grievances on a single bird's shoulders...

Every day, Flame watched Articuno eat the food that should have been his on the boulder, while he had to go far away to find food and then fly back to rest on the snow.

My life is miserable!

Fortunately, Articuno had a bigger appetite than itself and quickly devoured the little food left.

The demon was finally leaving. Flame was filled with excitement.

Articuno got up as expected, said one last thing to Blaze, and flew away.

Then, Kyosuke came back...

"So, you got completely destroyed by Articuno and there's nothing you can do, and Articuno even said it'll come back next month so you can prepare?" Kyosuke summarized his story, looking at Flame who was happily eating Pokémon food.

Although Kyosuke was right, Reihan didn't want to admit it.

Looking at Lieyan's appearance, Kyosuke felt a little sorry for him, wondering what he had eaten these past two days.

Even though they've only been away from the wild for a few days, they're already unable to get used to those foods?

In that case, Articuno might arrive earlier.

My goal isn't to become a legendary Pokémon trainer, but to become a Pokémon Master!

Kyosuke already had a plan in mind.

Satisfied after watching Articuno devour nearly half of the food, Kyosuke said to him, "Next time Articuno comes, we must defeat it."

Lieyan had eaten some before, and when he came back, he couldn't resist the temptation when he met Kyosuke. He ate until he was almost bloated up to his neck, and Kyosuke's words almost made him spit it out.

"Chirp chirp!" Flame excitedly took flight and flapped its wings!

I still want to stay alive!

Kyosuke patted the flame's claws, and even when the flame was flying at low altitude, Kyosuke could only touch its claws.

Kyosuke's actions reminded Reiyan of the fear of being dominated, and she kept shaking her head to refuse Kyosuke's words.

Kyosuke was somewhat surprised that Reihan was so frightened, but he still explained, "This time it's not just you, it's us. Me, and you."

The flames tilted their heads. Is there a difference?

"The purpose of a trainer is to help their Pokémon defeat powerful enemies! As strong as you are, as strong as I am, together we can easily take down a mere Articuno."

Reiyan recalled the scene where Kyosuke fought against him with a weak Omanyte, and it seemed that Kyosuke was indeed stronger in terms of command.

Nodding, Lieyan acknowledged the possibility of Kyosuke's idea.

"Well then, your special training will begin soon."

What?! Why do I have to undergo special training too?! Flame bristled!

"You can't possibly think you can fight Articuno with your current strength, right? After fighting it, you should understand the gap between us."

Although I hate to admit it, that's just how it is...

That's why they lived so long!

Special training to catch up with the gap is indeed necessary.

But even as a divine bird, I have to undergo special training. Is this another tragedy?