Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

A parting gift, a Dark-type status move that, at the cost of putting the opponent into a near-death state, greatly reduces the opponent's Attack and Attack power.

Given the power gap between the rich and Mewtwo, this farewell gift certainly wouldn't achieve the desired effect; it would only cause the rich to become slightly distracted.

In that fleeting moment of dazed disorientation, the Void Gate beside him suddenly opened at the perfect moment.

A sword comes from the west!

The sharp blade of the Azure Flame Blade Demon finally struck Mewtwo's body.

At the point where the blade met the silvery-white skin, a tiny wound appeared.

So tiny that it was almost invisible to the naked eye, but Mewtwo sensed it keenly—

It was injured.

The mental blade that had been prepared for a counterattack vanished instantly, and Mewtwo suddenly waved its hand.

"I'm not playing anymore."

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The battle with Mewtwo ended somewhat inexplicably, but Xia Chen respected its decision.

However, Xia Chen was quite satisfied with the performance of Sai Fuhao and Cangyan Rengui. In just two minutes of fighting, they both delivered outstanding performances.

Of course, most importantly, they showed no fear when facing legendary spirits.

In fact, this was Xia Chen's first time battling a legendary Pokémon with his main Pokémon.

Previous matches like Guleton vs. Darkrai don't count, since Guleton was an outsider and was already very strong, while Saifuhao and Azure Blade Demon were his own hand-trained protégés.

They managed to hold out against Mewtwo for two minutes, even though Mewtwo held back a bit at first. But Mewtwo is Mewtwo, after all.

With such a record, one can proudly say, "Two minutes is already quite impressive."

After treating the two exhausted Pokémon, Xia Chen originally wanted to switch to two more Pokémon to challenge Mewtwo, since there were very few opportunities to fight it.

Unfortunately, Mewtwo refused this time, so Xia Chen had no choice but to give up.

After that, Mewtwo stood quietly on the sidelines watching the Pokémon train until late at night when the training ended.

"It's late, why don't you stay here tonight?"

Xia Chen naturally invited Chao Meng to sleep at his house.

“My house is quite big, no problem.”

His lakeside villa has no other advantages but it's big enough to comfortably house dozens of Bosses and Dora, let alone Mewtwo.

"Ah."

Mewtwo nodded in agreement. It didn't care about such things. In the past few months, it had slept in every place—forests, rooftops, towers.

Xia Chen eventually arranged for it to be placed in a room on the third floor, next to Deochis.

Silent all night.

The next day.

Mewtwo arrived without a trace and left without saying goodbye.

When Xia Chen woke up, he couldn't sense Mewtwo's presence, and it didn't come back for breakfast either.

It seems that it probably really has left.

When did it leave?

Cynthia said with a hint of regret, "I was originally thinking of letting Heatran spar with it."

Xia Chen shrugged. "It's okay, there's a decent sparring partner on the island."

Therefore, Leedon and Deoxys were too strong, while Diancie was too weak, and Cynthia immediately realized who Xia Chen was talking about.

"You mean Zapdos? Is that alright?"

"What's wrong with that?"

Xia Chen said indifferently, "Use it as you please. This guy is a bully who picks on the weak and fears the strong. He's already become like me."

Daily baby bird quest completed (1/1)

Cynthia smiled and nodded without hesitation.

She was present when Zapdos was causing trouble in Galar with Giovanni, so she naturally wouldn't feel sorry for Zapdos now.

Although her actual personality is somewhat cold on the outside but warm on the inside, she is not a saint. She took this opportunity to avenge the grudge she suffered in Galar six months ago.

To be honest, Zapdos was living a pretty good life on Spirit Island. Apart from needing to generate electricity once a week, it was free to do whatever it wanted, as long as it didn't leave the island.

When people are idle, they want to find something to do, and birds are the same. Moltres, which is on the other side of the world, can have parties with many bird spirits, but Zapdos on Spirit Island can't.

So when Xia Chen told it that it would be Heatran's sparring partner, Zapdos happily agreed.

Chapter 480 Humanoid Divine Beast Gadria?

To prevent Heatran and Zapdos from causing too much damage to the island during their battle, Xia Chen sent the two to fight on other deserted islands not far away.

Of course, in order to prevent the wild elves on the deserted island from becoming collateral damage in the battle between the mythical beasts, he made a special effort to evacuate them beforehand.

Then, the two elves began a fierce battle with all their might.

At first, Heatran was no match for Zapdos. It wasn't that the difference in strength was really that big, but rather that Heatran, being a little socially awkward, lacked combat experience.

Zapdos took this opportunity to release the pent-up frustration he had been suppressing since being captured by Xia Chen.

If I can't beat Guleton, can't I beat you?

But talent is sometimes just that inexplicable.

After gradually adapting to Zapdos's fierce attacks, Heatran quickly put up a good defense and launched a counterattack under Cynthia's command.

In contrast, Zapdos found itself increasingly struggling as the battle progressed.

However, after only a few days of training, Heatran suddenly turned the tide and gradually gained the upper hand in battle.

Poor Zapdos had barely shaken off the title of "Worst Legendary Pokémon" when it became a bullied punching bag again.

Meanwhile, time slipped away unnoticed.

Soon, there will only be three days left until the new year arrives.

December 28th, heavy snow.

Amidst the swirling snowflakes, Xia Chen's beloved master, Miss Cattleya, arrived at her loyal Spirit Island aboard a Metagross.

Even amidst the wind and snow, Cattleya maintained a remarkably dignified and elegant demeanor, wearing a snow-white long dress that perfectly complemented her气质 (qi zhi - inherent quality/temperament), with her smooth, long golden hair cascading down her shoulders.

Standing atop the Metagross, she resembled a pure and noble snow lotus blooming proudly amidst the vast天地 (heaven and earth).

Xia Chen, who came to greet her, smiled and waved: "Aren't you cold at all, Master, wearing such thin clothes in this weather?"

For some reason, Xia Chen couldn't help but joke with Jia Deliya whenever he saw her.

He analyzed himself and concluded that perhaps it was because this superpowered queen had too many endearing qualities—

Despite possessing terrifyingly powerful superpowers, she is born delicate and adorable, and beneath this appearance lies a solitary and aloof soul.

Most importantly, if you gain the approval of this soul, she will also show you her lively and fun side.

For example, right now, beneath Cattleya's feigned disdain, the corners of her lips couldn't help but curve upwards slightly.

Xia Chen chuckled to himself, thinking, "Master, do you have to be so cute!"

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Xia Chen invited his proud and arrogant master into his home.

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Outside, it was a world of ice and snow, but inside, it was warm and cozy.

The three, who had reunited after half a year, sat in the living room enjoying the snow, sipping tea, and chatting.

Cynthia and Gadriya hadn't seen each other since they parted ways, and the two female champions, who were perceived as aloof and taciturn by outsiders, chatted happily.

They were talking about how Cynthia and Seadra met.

"...Before parting, Garchomp told me that the kid liked me a lot and wanted to follow me, so I caught Heatran."

Cynthia casually recounted the process of subduing Heatran, then casually picked up the teacup beside her and moistened her lips.

"So this is how Heatran was tamed? It's so heartwarming..."

"My encounter with Cresselia was rather uninteresting," Cattleya said with a hint of regret.

Xia Chen and Shirona were both taken aback. Of course, they had caught the key information Gadriya had mentioned: Cresselia?

The two asked in unison in surprise, "You've subdued Cresselia?"

"What? Is this something to be surprised about? It's just capturing a legendary Pokémon."

Cattleya gave a haughty snort, clearly dissatisfied with their reaction.

That was a very smooth and polished performance; I'd give it a perfect 10.

Xia Chen thought to himself, but said aloud, "What do you think? She's a dream goddess who's on par with Darkrai."

Cresselia and Darkrai are a legendary Pokémon that are inseparable from each other, and in the game they are collectively known as the "Legendary Pokémon of Dream and Moon".

In the Pokémon community of his previous life, the latter, Nightmare God, was undoubtedly more renowned.

In the theatrical version, he intervenes in the battle between the two super bosses Dialga and Palkia, and performs brilliantly.

In the anime, following the divine beast man Darko's mechanical deus ex machina tournament, he sweeps away everything with his Dark Hole.

These are all very memorable scenes.

In comparison, Cresselia, who is equally famous, is not as prominent in the anime.

However, in game battles, Dream God is much more versatile.

With its exceptional durability, rich move pool, and excellent speed control and support capabilities, this Pokémon has always been a regular member of Trick Room teams.

Moreover, although the superpower attribute is slightly weak in the game, its performance in reality is top-notch, not to mention that Cattleya herself is a master of using superpowers.

It's safe to say that Cresselia is one of the most suitable legendary Pokémon for Cattleya.

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