Pokémon: Trainers Returning from Monster Hunter

Chapter 115 The Shocking Secret of the Fire Goose (Happy Dragon Boat Festival~)

Just as Firegoose stipulated, there was no one in the underground laboratory.

Stepping out of the laboratory, a wave of heat hit me.

Unaware of what was happening, Oreki instantly locked onto the figure on the platform at the end of the road.

And the cold, clear sounds echoing within the empty cave.

"I told you I wasn't interested in joining your Lava Team. I already did more than enough by helping you suppress the incident at the beginning of the year."

As soon as she finished speaking, a noise came from above, and Huoyan, like a fertilized rabbit, abruptly put away her phone and turned around.

"————"×3

The three of them stared at each other for a while.

Daigo suddenly spoke.

"By the way, didn't the teacher just say that this matter was assigned to you? Then I'll go back to the lab and wait."

"Fire Goose, report anything to him. His name is Oreki, and he's a teacher I trust very much."

After saying that, Daigo covered his eyes and turned to leave.

He had roughly understood the whole story from Huoyan's few words.

Oreki's inside information was correct; an organization called Team Magma did contact Fire Goose, but Fire Goose hasn't agreed yet.

and.

After just a quick glance, he realized that Huoyan's sudden order at the end of last year to "not disturb during scientific research" seemed to have another reason.

Sakura's statement that "she seems to have lost all her short-lived hobbies" is probably not accurate either!

because-

What kind of researchers survey lava without wearing heat-resistant suits, standing barefoot on a high-temperature platform in just a thin white lab coat, with Pokémon training braces on their wrists and ankles, and their necks and faces covered in strange red marks?

Good luck, Oreki-sensei.

"No, that's a mistake!"

Oreki was also dumbfounded.

What's with this Fire Goose's Togekiss combo?!

Even if you're in contact with Team Lava right now, it would be great if we caught you red-handed!

But what are you doing?

Cosplaying as a prisoner?

Who can fill in the gap in my Pokémon's practical testing in battle?

The lab door behind him closed again.

Oreki even heard the "click" of the lock being put on.

His eyebrows twitched involuntarily.

Daigo, you just wait!

"Um—would you believe me if I said it was a misunderstanding?"

What do you think?

Fire Goose's eyes were icy, and she gritted her teeth.

Although we don't know exactly what happened, anyone who sees her like this right now will have to pay the price!

Without saying a word, the three Poké Balls were thrown into the air.

Camel Breathing, Chandelure, and Arcanine appear.

Huh?

It seems the ending hasn't changed; it can still test Pokémon's practical combat abilities?

What are you waiting for? Come on!

Oreki released all four Pokémon.

"You two choose your opponents. Growlithe and Little Blacksmith will face off against their Arcanine. I won't be giving commands this time."

After giving brief instructions, Oreki found a stone stool by the cliff and sat down.

Although Fire Goose's personality, quirks, and the Pokémon she owned were all beyond his expectations, overall, she was still mostly a good person.

The "fallen girl" hasn't completely fallen into the abyss yet, that's for sure.

Upon hearing the trainer's command, Kirlia nodded, sensed the situation briefly, and disappeared without a word. When it reappeared, it was already swinging its Thunder Punch at Chandelure.

In its perception, this Pokémon was the strongest, comparable to the Froakie from the Treecko, followed by the Camerupt next to it, which was slightly weaker. As for the Arcanine—

It looks like it has only recently evolved; it's too weak.

If it's going to fight, it will naturally choose the strongest one!

"Meow—"

Meow Meow's trainer, can't you let the violent guy take on two of them, and let me and my sisters deal with that dog that doesn't look very strong? Anyway, Little Ra isn't afraid of pain.

After finishing her meows, Tire Cat obediently implemented the Swallow Return technique and approached the Fire-Breathing Camel.

Sigh, what can I do? I'm the boss.

You stinky camel, take this cat's move!

However, the Growlithe sister it wanted to protect was still somewhat confused at this moment.

They just hatched yesterday, and they're already going to battle today?

No, rather than saying that Growlithe doesn't even know what "battle" is.

This greatly worried the little blacksmith who had jumped onto its head.

It can't handle that big dog on the other side either.

"Kano Kanano!"

Under the blacksmith's stern instructions and a few taps on the head, Growlithe, still half-asleep, launched an attack on Arcanine.

It looks so much like me, it must be a good dog, right?

"Woof!"

The Growlithe greeted us warmly.

Arcanine ignored it completely and unleashed a Flamethrower.

The battle unfolds in an extremely bizarre way.

It might seem absurd and ridiculous, but the fiery goose, in the heat of the moment, didn't care.

She just wanted to vent her anger in this way.

The real Pokémon world is just that exciting and thrilling!

Watching the intense battle below, Yuya Oreki took out an orange fruit and began to savor it.

Of the three Pokémon belonging to Firegoose, only Chandelure has reached the level of an average Gym Leader. Kirlia is having some difficulty dealing with Firegoose, but it can hold on for now.

On Camerupt's side, Tiree has gained the upper hand with its absolute speed advantage. Camerupt, which can't seem to hit its target, is just as frustrated as its trainer.

As a result, Tiree is constantly using acrobatic tricks to lure Camerupt toward Arcanine, in order to help relieve the stress of its sisters.

It has to be said that commanding battles is a disaster for those who are not good at it.

Especially in a battle involving multiple Pokémon.

As a scientist, Firebird's Pokémon skills are decent, but her command abilities are truly questionable.

If it weren't for Chandelure's strength, Kirlia would probably have taken the initiative simply because she accidentally called "Crystal Chandelure" instead of "Fire Camel" which she intended to command to use the smoke attack.

"Miss Fire Goose, why don't you stop giving commands and let them fight it out themselves?"

Oreki chooses to distract himself with his words.

He learned this move from Du Juan during his first dojo challenge.

Huoyan glared fiercely, and, defiantly, directed the operation even more intently.

As a result, when she saw the little blacksmith grab the hammer and smash it hard on Arcanine's head, Tiree took the opportunity to build up a huge flower tornado. In her anxiety, she accidentally shouted, "Chandelier, quickly use Extreme Speed ​​to interrupt!"

Arcanine & Chandelure: ? ? ?

Oreki used his "verbal attacks," and the results were remarkable!

In a moment of distraction, Kirlia delivered another lightning punch to Chandelure's cheek.

boom! !

However, this time, Chandelure reacted much faster than the previous round, enduring the pain to activate its Flame Body ability.

As a purple flame spread along Kirlia's arm and entered its body, Chandelure let out a triumphant laugh.

In this situation, even if the trainer gives random instructions, the victory is already secured.

But next second.

In its sight, Kirlia, who should have shown pain because of this, suddenly looked up and revealed a very strange smile.

Then, being a ghost-type creature, it keenly sensed that the opponent's speed had actually increased!

The physical attack, Lightning Fist, which should have been affected by the burn status, was reduced in power to less than expected.

Even the shadow orbs it launches at close range seem to deal less damage to the opponent.

What's going on?

Why has this girl suddenly become so fierce?

The chandelier spirit fell into deep self-doubt.

When will its fiery body be able to buff the opponent?

Seeing this, Oreki, who had been keeping a close eye on the battle, nodded secretly.

He knew that this was the effect of the system's secret, "Firefield Superpower".

Kirlia's stamina dropped to the Secret trigger threshold, and all her attributes except stamina received a 100% Earth boost.

Furthermore, it won't be long before Tire and the others trigger this mystery one after another.

Hopefully, with Tirion's leadership, they can take care of Camerupt and Arcanine first, and then help Kirlia defeat Chandelure.

Another simple victory!

I just don't know how to deal with Huoyan in this state after winning?

Oreki was somewhat troubled by this.

He didn't know Huoyan at all. Wasn't Daigo just giving him a hard time?

While it's true that he took on this job, you shouldn't just desert your post!

Oreki never expected that he, who often shirked his responsibilities, would one day be dumped by someone else.

"what?"

While Oreki was troubled, Fire Goose's attention was also drawn to Kirlia.

It wasn't that she could also perceive the subtle changes in Kirlia's condition, but rather—

She actually saw a reflection of herself in Kirlia?!

She was all too familiar with the other person's strange state and the sinister grin on their face caused by the burns!

"people of the same taste??"

Looking down at the specially made strength braces and ankle braces on her wrists and ankles, Huoyan came to this conclusion.

Can't help but.

The look in her eyes when she looked at Oreki held an indescribable meaning.

Could this unfamiliar trainer really discover and utilize Pokémon's unique quirks as a means of boosting their skills in battle?!

So, my appearance doesn't seem so bad after all.

At least the other party won't look at me with prejudice.

Or rather—isn't it also a kind of [situation] when one's secret is exposed under such circumstances?

After not hearing Huoyan's command for a while, Oreki subconsciously glanced at her.

His expression immediately became incredibly interesting.

"???"

Not a girl!

What do your eyes and actions mean?

From his perspective at this moment.

Fire Goose seemed to have vented her anger by commanding the battle, and she didn't look so angry anymore. Her listless, world-weary eyes reappeared.

but!

It was just that inexplicably, there was a hint of something familiar about Oreki in those world-weary eyes.

One of them was probably the look in Kirullian's eyes the night he returned from Padia, after she had playfully scolded him for "not messing around outside" and left the bathroom.

And look at how you're doing that!

He rubbed the wristband on his wrist, his thighs were slightly pressed together, his knees were turned inward, his toes were curled up, and his exposed skin was flushed with an unusual redness, whether from the heat or something else.

What on earth is going on?!

Unable to bear it any longer, Oreki jumped off the high place.

With a loud bang, Fire Goose was startled.

Then, a strange sense of admiration appeared in her eyes, just like how Growlithe looked at Tilly the night before.

"————"

Although it was hard to believe, this situation allowed Oreki to deduce Koga's condition and her peculiar hobby.

Well—with Kirlia as a "gem" before us, it doesn't seem so unbelievable, and this fetish isn't particularly unusual.

The key is.

After what just happened, he thought of Huoyan in the game, whose entire state was that of being crazy and doing whatever she wanted.

She wholeheartedly follows Crimson Flame Pine, but after Crimson Flame Pine abandons her plan, she transforms into a madwoman, disobeying Crimson Flame Pine's orders and acting on her own. Eventually, she even develops an interest in the game's protagonist who has always hindered her actions.

Isn't this a masochistic lunatic?

The good news is...

The current Fire Goose isn't that exaggerated yet.

After all, she could still righteously refuse the Lava Team's offer.

But clearly, if left unchecked, the other party might not be far from embarking on that path in the game.

"well"

Oreki let out a long sigh.

Regardless, it was not his wish to watch one of Daigo's chief scientists go down a path of no return.

Furthermore, during his recent contemplation, a slightly wicked idea came to him.

Let Fire Goose infiltrate Team Lava and become an undercover agent!

Then he will be able to keep track of all the Lava Team's movements and make thorough preparations in advance to deal with those who cannot fly.

They might even be able to learn about Team Aqua's movements through Team Magma's intelligence network targeting their arch-rival Team Aqua, thus gaining knowledge of Fathead Fish as well.

Get it in one fell swoop!

However, this plan requires a prerequisite for implementation.

That is, they need to ensure that Firegoose stays on their side and doesn't defect halfway and completely join Team Lava.

Now this opportunity seems to be presented to him.

Everything is for Hoenn!!

"Everyone, stop for a moment and listen to me!"

The sudden shout made all the Pokémon present instinctively stop.

He looked toward the source of the sound, Oreki.

Even the Fire Goose, who was not in a good state, was startled awake and cast a sullen and annoyed look at her.

Meeting her gaze, Oreki composed himself, took two steps forward, and unleashed his full aura, adopting the disdainful expression of someone who had been trained by Tilley.

It lacked the manic fluctuations of superpowered individuals and the imposing aura of Shiba, yet it still managed to make all the Pokémon of Fire Goose shrink back in fear, their bodies trembling as they looked at each other in dismay.

They felt a sense of oppression from those in power.

Even though they were Oreki's Pokémon, the blacksmith and Growlithe had never seen their trainer look like this before, and they were actually a little scared.

"Woof—"

Trainer—it feels so unfamiliar—

However, if we're talking about who feels it the most strongly, it would definitely be the fire goose, who is also human.

She used to be the high-ranking chief scientist at Devon. Not only her subordinates, but even Devon's son Daigo treated her with great respect, and she basically handed over the power of the entire factory to her.

And now—

Huo Yan stared blankly at the "aggressive" boy in front of her.

He not only discovered his biggest secret, but also looked at him with an almost contemptuous gaze.

It was as if they were about to trample their proud self-esteem underfoot and crush it mercilessly in the next second.

In an instant, the heat from being barefoot and the feeling of restraint on her wrists and ankles were amplified infinitely by the impact of the humiliation she felt inside.

"This feeling—hiss—"

Huoyan's legs went weak, and she collapsed onto the scorching platform.

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