Chapter 109: Madame Blood Dragon!
It’s a pity that Zuo Rou isn’t here; otherwise, this situation in front of them would really be easy to resolve.
Gardevoir was also somewhat at a loss regarding the situation in front of her, with Togepi crying nonstop in her arms.
Some young ones can follow their trainer into secret realms just two weeks after birth, comprehending skills on the spot… but some young ones are still crybabies even after more than three years.
“Let me handle it.” Isabella’s voice suddenly came from the doorway.
“You?” Zuo Hang’s gaze carried a hint of suspicion.
Isabella ignored this gaze tinged with prejudice.
“Let me handle it.” Isabella repeated the same words to Gardevoir.
Gardevoir glanced at Zuo Hang, as if seeking his approval, and Zuo Hang nodded slightly.
An unbelievable scene occurred: the Togepi that had left Uncle Hei and Gardevoir helpless suddenly quieted down when Isabella approached.
“Dubi~~ Dubi~~” Little Togepi waved its small hands toward Isabella, as if asking for a hug.
Seeing this, Gardevoir had no choice but to hand Togepi over to Isabella.
“She says today works and told you to pick a place.” Isabella, holding Togepi, suddenly spoke up.
The “she” in her words definitely referred to that core specialist of Aether.
Zuo Hang pondered.
“Pick a place? Fine, here then.”
“Got it, I’ll tell her.” Isabella, holding Togepi, left the Pokémon Day Care. Zuo Hang and Gardevoir exchanged a glance and also walked out of the Pokémon Day Care.
Ten minutes later.
A massive dragon shadow suddenly appeared above the Pokémon Day Care.
—Red dual wings, abdomen wrapped in silver iron armor.
This was the sight Zuo Hang saw when he looked up.
The opponent was moving at an obviously high speed, only beginning to slow down gradually as it neared the Pokémon Day Care.
—The Pokémon overhead was a Salamence.
Standing on the Salamence’s back was a hunched old woman. She held a wooden staff in her hand, with a red gem embedded in the front end of the staff, and a leaf-like pattern inside the gem.
Zuo Hang was very familiar with this item; he had one himself—the Evolution Key Stone—essential for Mega Evolution.
Hunched figure and holding a staff: both traits indicated this trainer’s age. She was probably an elderly person.
Salamence, red Key Stone, staff, very old trainer, woman.
Putting these points together, Zuo Hang happened to know a trainer who matched all these traits.
—In the recently concluded Paris League, she had stormed into the finals and fought a 6v6 showdown against Phantom King Han Hao in the last match, securing second place in the league.
The trainer from Europe—Madame Blood Dragon!
Zuo Hang knew her, but she definitely didn’t know Zuo Hang.
The Paris League was the grand finals of the World League S13. Taking second in this competition meant Madame Blood Dragon’s strength was on a completely different level from the seconds in regional leagues.
Anyone who places in the top four in any league can be called an Elite Four, which meant that the old lady standing on the Salamence’s back right now was a bona fide Elite Four.
Even Zuo Hang hadn’t expected Isabella’s superior to have such a big background.
Madame Blood Dragon could be said to have one foot in the champion position. If Phantom King Han Hao weren’t so abnormal, Madame Blood Dragon would surely have taken first place steadily.
Han Hao was only a bit older than Zuo Hang, and his six main Pokémon had all appeared in the league, but Madame Blood Dragon was different. Just looking at her age, one could tell that the six Pokémon she used in the league might not be her mains. In terms of foundation, Madame Blood Dragon certainly far surpassed Han Hao.
Zuo Hang was thinking about how he should address this big shot. If it really came to a fight, he might not lose, but since she was an elder, it was better for him to greet her first.
“You’re Zuo Hang?”
During the time he was hesitating inwardly, Madame Blood Dragon had already jumped down from the Salamence’s back. Though advanced in age, her movements were still very agile.
This old lady’s appearance was just like on TV: sunken eye sockets, eyes that gave an uncomfortable feeling. Locking eyes with her made Zuo Hang feel like he was being stared down by some powerful wild Pokémon.
“I’m Zuo Hang.” Zuo Hang answered thus.
“Your Charizard has great potential. Ultra Beast Boost is a very strong ability; the boost it gives to Pokémon is permanent. I know what you’re concerned about. Ultra Beast Boost is a way to become stronger. Aether can awaken the Ultra Beast Factor originally latent in Charizard’s body—this is something Charizard already had, so it doesn’t count as an unorthodox method.”
Madame Blood Dragon got straight to the point upon arrival, explaining her purpose.
She stroked the Salamence at her side. “This child’s ability is Ultra Beast Boost. As you can see, it’s not innate but acquired later. Some Pokémon with violent temperaments may harbor Ultra Beast Factor within, especially Dragon-type ones. This Salamence was among the first batch at the Foundation to gain the Ultra Beast Factor. Up to now, this child hasn’t shown any abnormalities.”
“Although Charizard isn’t Dragon-type, he has talent in this area too. Aether’s satellite has seen footage of him battling in Fire Dragon Valley—very strong, and with clear battle thinking. After gaining Ultra Beast Boost, he will surely become a main force against spatial tremors.”
“If you find it dry just listening to me, we can have a battle directly—6v6, group battle. That way, you’ll get a more direct sense of Ultra Beast Boost’s combat power.”
“Pika!” The Pikachu on Zuo Hang’s shoulder was already excitedly hyped up ahead of time.
This Salamence’s combat power looked very strong at a glance—possibly SS+ like him. He hadn’t experienced a same-level battle in a long time.
“A 6v6 group battle?” Zuo Hang murmured lowly.
A 6v6 group battle meant the trainer sending out all six Pokémon at once, somewhat like the deathmatches on Martial Fighting Star. Official league matches didn’t have 6v6 group battles—only 6v6 single-Pokémon rotations. This kind of group battle was a private amusement for trainers.
It wasn’t that he couldn’t fight, but Zuo Hang probably couldn’t muster six right now.
Pikachu, Darkrai, Gardevoir, Ninjask. The Pokémon still in the Pokémon Day Care also had S or near-S level, but those young ones might fall short against Madame Blood Dragon.
Zuo Hang had watched her matches; Madame Blood Dragon’s weakest Pokémon were probably double S level. Honestly, Ninjask could handle it, but Darkrai might fall a bit short—he hadn’t broken through the base stats limit in any stat yet.
To battle an Elite Four, the Pokémon brought out had to be at least the same level, and the standard for Pokémon to reach Elite Four level was breaking through to S+.
As Zuo Hang was worrying, a wolf-like howl suddenly came from the roof of the Pokémon Day Care.
“—Woooo~~~~~~~~~~~”
Everyone looked up simultaneously, seeing a Legendary Pokémon with blue water patterns dancing on its back.
—A blue gem-like ornament embedded on its head, ribbon-like bands like wind swirling around its body: the embodiment of the north wind in legend, the Pokémon with the ability to purify water sources—Suicune!
Seeing this Pokémon, Zuo Hang was delighted inwardly. He hadn’t expected Suicune not to lose Uncle Hei’s GPS and to return at the first moment after receiving the summons.
