Why is my Pokémon acting a little weird?

Before the battle, Acerola brought very important information. Without this information, no one knew what would have happened.

Qiao Ran, who was riding on the back of Qixi Blue Bird, stared at the ground. In his sight, the roaring Evil Food King twisted his body, then actually jumped lightly above the ground, and finally - pressed heavily to the ground.

"Crack!"

Something broke.

This was the first time that Qiao Ran heard such a clear shattering sound.

There was a roar in his ears, as if he was deaf, and the high pitch was unbearable.

Countless clear cracks spread from under the body of the Evil Food King and gradually spread to the surroundings. The entire ground shook violently, and the center part even collapsed.

The deafening roar was like thunder and lightning in the sky, and the dust in the sky had blocked all vision. The Qixi Bluebird shook its white wings and finally broke out of the gradually spreading dust cloud. Qiao Ran looked at the highest mountain of Alola in the distance, and he even felt that it was shaking there.

"This... is too exaggerated..."

He couldn't help swallowing his saliva. If the earthquake she used in the previous battle with Zhulan was an extremely precise technique, then this was the ultimate power. The already broken ground was devastated once again. Although it was now covered by dust, Qiao Ran could already imagine what kind of tragic scene was inside.

On the other side, Lillie Mei and the others also rushed out of the dust, and Acerola and Modan also rushed out.

"Wait, where's Guzma?"

Qiao Ran's expression changed as he looked at the people who appeared in front of him. Why was Guzma, who was acting alone, missing?

"...!"

The expressions of the people present suddenly darkened. If Guzma hadn't reacted, under such an attack, he would probably...

However, just as everyone was beginning to feel uneasy, a voice suddenly came from the dust.

"I'm fine!"

A giant mantis holding

A disheveled, white-haired man jumped out from the dust, his head covered with yellow dust.

"You are all fine, how could anything go wrong for me?"

"call."

Seeing Guzma suddenly pop up, several people finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Although this guy used to be a gangster, but under the current circumstances, it is better to hope that he does not get into any trouble.

Chapter 494 [Change]

"Is this what they call a monster..."

Mitsuki looked at the tragic scene below with a complicated expression. She had been to the Quiet City of Malie before and even lived here for a long time. The city had unique architectural styles, exquisite courtyards and classical pagodas. It was a very special city in the Alola region.

However, this place has now become so miserable.

"This Ultra Beast is not on the same level as the ones we dealt with before."

"Yes."

Qiao Ran also nodded. Among all the Ultimate Beasts, the Ghoul King might be the most special one. Not only because of its similarities with Zygarde, but also because of its characteristic of devouring everything. As it continues to devour, its ability seems to be enhanced accordingly. The reason why the one that appeared in front of them became so big might be related to this reason.

The smoke and dust below gradually dissipated, and Qiao Ran and others could see the current situation on the ground clearly.

The shattered ruins have become even more difficult to discern, even taking the shape of a "bowl". The fat Evil King is squatting in the center, and the ground around it has basically been completely destroyed.

"..."

No one spoke, just looked at each other and nodded at the same time.

Even though the opponent is so terrifying, they still have hope of winning. Everything else has been said before the battle. As for now, they can only continue fighting until they win the final victory.

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This war of attrition lasted a long time.

From afternoon to evening, from day to dark.

Qiao Ran and the others were on edge the whole time, not having a moment to relax. The slightest mistake could mean the difference between life and death.

The land for several kilometers around had been turned upside down, and even the clouds in the sky were not spared.

Qiao Ran and Lillie's physical strength has reached its limit. In order to allow Lillie to recover quickly, he even put Lillie into the Poké Ball halfway and let her go to the frontier to rest.

After all, compared to genuine trainers like Mei and Mitsuki, Lillie's physical fitness is still slightly worse. Even though her recent performance has been much better than before, there is still a big gap compared to most trainers.

finally--

"Cang Xiang! Giant Beast Slash!!!"

Following Qiao Ran's roar, the sword warrior launched the final attack. As her body leaped high, a sword light that was large enough to cover the huge body began to flash in the night sky.

It looks like one sword, but it is also countless swords.

Against giant Pokémon, Sora Aoi can always deal a significant blow.

“Roar, roar, roar!! Roar, roar… roar…!”

The huge body of the Evil Food King began to shake. Under the repeated attacks of the crowd and its own continuous physical exhaustion, it finally reached the point where it could no longer hold on.

Finally—with even more tragic screams, its body fell heavily to the ground.

"!!!!!!"

A pitch-black substance of unknown origin gushed out from its body and then dissipated into the air. Even its body was the same, and in the end, not even a trace was left.

Everything disappeared into the night sky.

"This is……"

Qiao Ran couldn't help but think of the Genesects and Hoopas he had fought before. After he defeated those Pokémon, they gradually disappeared into thin air without giving him the chance to capture them. Could it be that this Ultra Beast was in a similar situation?

Or is it just a coincidence?

"We won!!! We won!!!!"

Unlike Qiao Ran who was lost in thought in a trance, the others were already immersed in the joy of victory. They cheered and waved their arms, and even Guzma had a smile on his face.

"As expected of you... this master."

His clothes were already tattered, but in this battle, he fought as desperately as anyone else, always rushing to the front.

"Great! Great!"

Lillie also smiled happily. This time, they won again. This was definitely good news for both the children and the people in Po Town.

"Um……"

Qiao Ran nodded, but before he could say anything, Mei and Miyue rushed over and hugged him excitedly.

In the previous battles, they had brushed shoulders with life and death countless times, and even imagined the miserable state of themselves or others. After winning, they were filled with the joy of victory.

After being filled with joy, the first thing they felt was the joy of surviving a disaster.

"It's great that everyone is okay..."

Compared to the quiet Lillie, the extroverted Mei and Mitsuki tend to express their emotions directly. In such excitement, they finally hugged each other.

"You too, just be happy if you're okay."

Qiao Ran didn't say much, just patted their backs to calm them down.

Acerola on the side was watching this side, hesitating and not knowing whether to go over or not.

If it was just a normal chat, there would be no problem, but what a strange scene this is!

Acerola looked at Qiao Ran, who was holding one baby in each hand, and then looked at Lillie, who was standing next to him with a gentle face. Her expression gradually became "???".

Wait...what is the relationship between these people?

It's really weird that you guys are doing this!

As for Guzma and Modan, who were further away, they turned their gazes away slightly.

"cough."

Uncle Mo Dan coughed lightly. He was already in his forties or fifties, and was still alone. He could only keep his group of cats company every day. How could he bear to see such a scene?

Guzma is in a better situation, but because of his twisted mentality before, he didn't spend time on romance. However, now that he has started a new life, he should slowly change.

"Good job this time, Guzma."

"Ah."

Guzma just grinned at Modan's voice.

When he was a member of the Skeleton Team, no one acknowledged his strength, and he only received flattery from his subordinates. However, now he has seen a new world.

This feeling of being needed and recognized.

Maybe it's not bad.

Chapter 495 [Dialogue]

The fierce battle finally came to an end. Compared with the last battle on the island, although this time was also full of crises, it was not to the extent that required bearing such tremendous pressure.

Although Qiao Ran and the Pokémon were very tired, they could gradually recover from the fatigue and they did not overdraw their bodies.

Little Nebula did not see this battle. After its evolution, it seemed to be asleep. Lillie had no way to send it into battle, unless she really threw it out as a projectile. Perhaps it could cause some extremely small damage. As for fighting, forget it.

"It's almost time to go back."

Qiao Ran really wanted to lie down where he was, but even after getting rid of this terrible evil-eating king, this was not a safe place.

Without the suppression of the Ghoulish King's aura, the other Ultra Beasts would probably occupy this area soon. If they were in normal condition, they might still be able to deal with these Ultra Beasts, but after fighting for such a long time, they had no way to continue.

"If we go back to Aether House, it will take at least seven hours, and it will probably be daybreak by then."

Aserola sighed. It seemed that they would have to continue working hard and it was far from time for them to rest.

"If you don't mind... cough."

Guzma on the side suddenly coughed lightly and interrupted the conversation. He looked away slightly and actually showed a very arrogant look.

"It's possible in Po Town... If it's just a few people, we can still spare some rooms."

"Is it really possible, Uncle Guzma?"

Hearing Guzma's voice, Acerola looked in his direction with surprise. If they could spend the night in Po Town, it would indeed be the best solution. It would not take more than a few hours to get to Po Town from here, and they could have a good rest then.

"Would I lie to you?"

Guzma turned around and took a step forward.

"Come along if you want to."

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Following Guzma to Po Town, under his arrangement, we quickly found three rooms where we could temporarily rest.

"Although it was previously used as a storage room for supplies, there's nothing we can do about it. You'll just have to make do with it."

The members of the Skeleton Team who led the group showed an apologetic expression. Although they didn't know much about Qiao Ran and his group before, after hearing what they had done, these Skeleton Team members were filled with admiration.

"Thank you."

Qiao Ran did not refuse, and the others nodded. They had nothing to complain about as long as they could find a place to rest at this time. As for Guzma himself, he had already returned to his room to take a nap.

There was nothing special about the arrangement of the three rooms. The four girls lived in two rooms respectively, and Qiao Ran, without a doubt, slept in the same room with Uncle Mo Dan.

"..."

Perhaps this was the first time that Qiao Ran slept in the same room with an older man.

The two of them fell into silence at the same time, and neither of them uttered a word for a long time.

In terms of trainer strength, Modan is undoubtedly a strong man, and he is also a famous figure in the Pokémon world. He is not only a master of evil attributes at the king level, but also the head of Interpol.

Officer, if you want to become Interpol, you must not only have strong trainer skills, but also excel in other aspects.

Even though he has retired, his ability to judge people is still very accurate.

"Qiao Ran...right?"

Turning over, Uncle Mo Dan suddenly made a sound.

"You did a great job in the battle today. If it weren't for you, we might have been in big trouble."

Qiao Ran is an excellent commander. This command ability is not only reflected in commanding Pokémon, but also in the precise allocation of personnel and selection of tactics.

Moreover, his strength and courage are not bad either.