Pokémon: Trainers Start as Bounty Hunters.

Although it lacks compound eyes, its unique eyes, which it possesses both before and after evolution, allow it to survey the surroundings in 360 degrees without moving its head, enabling the ancient giant dragonfly and itself to grasp the situation around it in an instant.

This also gives their population a common characteristic called compound eyes.

Pokémon with this characteristic are better able to hit their enemies in battle.

However, the Flygon family actually has an even more powerful common ability: Speed ​​Boost.

Dragonflies can generate shockwaves when they flap their wings at high speed, sometimes even shattering the surrounding glass.

This powerful feature allows it to quickly increase its speed.

However, compared to the Compound Eyes ability, Flygons with the Speed ​​Boost ability are extremely rare.

The wing strength required for acceleration is something many dragonflies cannot achieve.

Take Tetsuya's Blaziken as an example.

For it, only a pair of powerful legs and a strong physique could give it the hidden ability to accelerate.

While flying is less strenuous than running, it's not an exaggeration.

For this reason, dragonflies with acceleration abilities generally have good potential.

And since the mother of this dragonfly is of elite level, its potential is likely to be at least elite, or even a near-elite.

In fact, the giant rock monster from the Stone Ball period was similar to this.

It is only rare because its shattered armor characteristics do not match its own properties, and it is also somewhat different from the dragonfly.

But whatever the reason, this dragonfly is enough to be a strong supporter of his victory this time.

Catching the ancient giant dragonfly was just a side job.

On the one hand, it was to increase the persuasiveness of the dragonfly's potential, and on the other hand, it was to prepare for its release later.

That's right. Although this dragonfly has good potential, Tetsuya has no intention of catching it.

The ancient giant dragonfly, which looks like an ugly version of a desert dragonfly, doesn't fit his aesthetic, and its team compatibility and attributes aren't very good either.

If others knew what he was thinking, they would definitely call him stupid.

While it's true that the winner of an insect-catching contest can forgo the selection spot that comes with it, almost no one does that.

Because winning means that this Pokémon is the best Pokémon in this event.

This is a great addition for a trainer, even if they are in the second or third team.

For the same reason, Tetsuya has always prioritized quality over quantity.

His philosophy is that once you've subdued them, you should nurture them and keep them by your side.

Instead of forcing yourself to capture Pokémon you don't really like, it's better to pursue partners you can mutually appreciate.

After quickly moving to a different location, Tetsuya released the ancient giant dragonfly and the dragonfly to help them recover.

The healing spray was applied to them, causing the two unconscious elves to tremble.

The red eyes slowly lit up.

The moment it saw the person in front of it, the ancient giant dragonfly instinctively stretched out its wings and shielded the bewildered dragonfly behind it.

Tetsuya waved the potion in his hand: "Don't worry, I mean no harm."

His tone was very sincere.

But the ancient giant dragonfly did not relax in the slightest.

Zhe didn't take it to heart and continued, "I'm just temporarily subduing you. I'll let you come back soon. But in the meantime, you have to take me to your lair."

As usual, we won't take the elves, but we can't skimp on the loot.

"Mema"

The ancient giant dragonfly let out an angry cry.

"Don't be upset, it's perfectly reasonable to pay money to risk your life, isn't it?"

Tetsuya tried to persuade it.

Clearly, not all elves have this concept in their minds.

So the ancient giant dragonfly had a look of resignation to its fate.

"This is getting a bit troublesome." Tetsuya tilted his head. "Electric Dragon!"

"Buwoo"

The menacing electric dragon was immediately crackling with electricity.

Yangma

The dragonfly called out somewhat fearfully from behind the ancient giant dragonfly.

The ancient giant dragonfly hesitated.

"Look, it's just some things you don't need that are being exchanged for your and your child's lives and freedom. Isn't that reasonable?"

Tetsuya shrugged like a villain: "It's a win-win situation."

The ancient giant dragonfly didn't quite understand what a win-win situation meant, but it did think that Tetsuya's words made some sense.

It's definitely not because that pink guy was swinging his lightning fist on the side.

"Mema"

It nodded reluctantly.

Tetsuya clapped his hands: "Very good, then please lead the way."

The ancient giant dragonfly glared angrily at Tetsuya, then used its six legs to support its heavy body and flew off to a certain place.

Seeing this, the dragonfly quickly followed behind.

Tetsuya was not afraid at all that they would run away or resist.

Although they have recovered some of their strength, they can't even withstand a single electric shock from an electric dragon.

Soon, the one person and the three elves arrived at the front of a cave that wasn't too big.

Chapter 389 Unlucky Guy

Watching the ancient giant dragonfly and the dragonfly rush in with practiced ease, Tetsuya, without any fear, pulled down his gas mask and walked in with the electric dragon.

The cave was only about ten cubic meters in size, so it suddenly became crowded.

The ancient giant dragonfly glanced at Tetsuya, then struggled to walk to a corner and began digging in the soil with its legs.

Tetsuya raised an eyebrow; this guy actually knew how to hide treasure.

That's quite unusual.

After all, most elves just randomly pile up the things they collect in their nests.

For them, many things were only brought back because they sensed energy fluctuations, and very few were actually usable.

Wild elves collect items primarily out of hobby rather than necessity.

The horn of a unicorn beetle, the silk of a caterpillar, the shell of a hazelnut pod...

Various parts of the spirit were thrown out by the ancient giant dragonfly.

It looks like it's doing well in the nature park.

Tetsuya carefully selected the items.

Although it may not seem like there's anything valuable, even a small fly is still meat.

He took some materials of considerable value.

Two shell-like objects came into his view.

Tetsuya exclaimed "Huh?" and picked them up with a delighted expression.

One of them has a yellow shell that looks a lot like a snake's tail, but it's hollow inside.

The other shell is very similar to a helmet, with three blue-black marks on the opening and a spiral pattern that goes up counterclockwise.

First, I put the former into my spatial backpack.

This is a beautiful empty shell, also called a dazzling coat, but Tetsuya prefers to call it a cicada shedding its shell.

Because its function as a Pokémon item is to ensure that the Pokémon holding it can always switch with the backup Pokémon, and is not affected by being unable to escape, bound, or rooted.

Well, it's somewhat of a double-edged sword, but it can be quite useful in certain specific situations.

Its value can reach seven figures.

Just for this reason alone, this trip was worthwhile.

However, compared to that, the other shell is what Tetsuya values ​​more.

Where did you get this?

He held up the helmet-like shell and asked.

The ancient giant dragonfly tilted its head and made a feeding motion.

As Tetsuya had guessed, this thing was left behind after it ate a small Bug-type Pokémon.

Tetsuya continued, "Did you find any other food next to the owner of this shell, the kind you eat?"

The ancient giant dragonfly shook its head.

"No? That shouldn't be the case." Tetsuya frowned.

He stood up, no longer taking any more spoils: "Take me to the place where you caught this elf."

With that, Zhe walked out.

"Yangma Yangma"

Just then, the dragonfly started chirping.

It seemed to understand what Tetsuya meant.

The dragonfly flapped its wings and flew to another corner.

Before long, under the watchful eyes of Tetsuya and the other two spirits, it flew over carrying a blue spirit on its six legs.

This small elf has a blue outer skin, and its front has a face and abdomen. The face itself is somewhat like a mask, and it also has two sharp teeth.

Its head is shaped somewhat like a fork, and its arms and legs are very short and small.

Its eyes were closed, and it looked very weak.

Tetsuya's eyes lit up. Yes, that's it: "Electric Dragon".

The electric dragon immediately went up and brought the elf over.

"I didn't expect that the nature park has such a rich variety of creatures."

He couldn't help but sigh, while also remembering to throw out the last Poké Ball to capture the unfortunate creature that Flygon had hidden away as a backup food source.

Tetsuya took out a flat cherry and threw it at the dragonfly.

The dragonfly, its face beaming, bit into the fruit, ignoring its mother's earnest lecturing.

The ancient giant dragonfly sighed.

It had no idea when its child developed the habit of storing food, but it was fine. It would have been even better if it had been told in advance.

"You have one too."

As Tetsuya's voice rang out, a Mystery Fruit flew onto the head of the ancient giant dragonfly.

This is a more effective insect-borne fruit than the flat cherry fruit.

The ancient giant dragonfly glanced at Tetsuya and then naturally began to eat.

It seems that it has accepted its status as a prisoner.

Tetsuya kept his word and, without bothering to find out what was in the remaining pile of things, walked straight outside.

The ancient giant dragonfly glanced at Tetsuya, then at its own belongings, and forcibly pulled the dragonfly away.

These things are inedible; this black fruit is much better.