A Battle Richer Than Ever!

"Bwooo~~~"

A very dopey, adorable cry came from above Su Hao, who was riding Sharpedo.

Looking up, he saw a chubby orange Pokémon with a cream-colored belly, flapping its tiny wings as it stared at him in confusion.

Who are you? Why do you carry the aura of Lord Latios and Lady Latias?

After asking several wild Pokémon for information along the way, Su Hao had kept his Wave Power activated the entire time, so Dragonite's thoughts naturally appeared in his mind.

Pokémon: [Dragonite]

Type: [Dragon + Flying]

Gender: [♀]

Ability: [Multiscale]

Level: [65]

Item: [None]

Moves: [Fake Out, Hurricane, Dragon Dance, Dragon Claw, Dragon Rush, Thunder Punch...]

???

Was this a Pokémon under a Legendary Pokémon's command? A wild Gym Level Dragonite—terrifying.

"Hello, Dragonite. At Latios and Latias's request, I'm searching for the Young Pokémon that were taken away," he explained.

"Bwoo!"

I see! Then it's fine. Since he carried the marks of Lord Latios and Lady Latias, this human was definitely trustworthy.

Dragonite casually kept pace with the swiftly swimming Sharpedo as she spoke with Su Hao.

"Bwoo..."

But human... Little Shark is swimming so slowly. Why don't I carry you and fly instead?

"Huh?" Su Hao stared blankly.

Only then did he realize that Dragonite had been effortlessly following the fast-swimming Sharpedo while talking to him.

After having Sharpedo stop, Su Hao took another Water-type Energy Cube from his pocket and fed it to him.

With a light jump, he climbed onto Dragonite's back, then recalled Sharpedo into its Poké Ball.

"Dragonite, what's wrong?"

Seeing Dragonite tilt her head and stare at him without taking off, he immediately asked.

"Bwoo~"

Human, what was that thing you fed Little Shark just now? It smells so good. Dragonite was practically drooling.

"This? I made these Energy Cubes myself!"

Su Hao took out several Dragon-type Energy Cubes from his pocket again.

"Bwoo!"

These smell even better than the ones from before!

"Here, consider them a meeting gift!"

It seemed this Dragonite was rather greedy. Su Hao smiled and shook his head as he fed her the Energy Cubes.

"Bwoo!"

So tasty! Human, what's your name?

"Su Hao."

Su Hao, get ready. I'm taking off!

Dragonite's flight, strictly speaking, did not rely on those tiny wings at all. After all, wings that small could never lift their chubby bodies.

As Flying-type Pokémon, Dragonite flew by commanding the power of the wind.

"Dragonite, do you have any other companions?"

"Let's gather your companions first. The mark Latios and Latias gave me can guide us."

Sitting on Dragonite's back was just like riding Su Hao's father's Charizard last time—so steady that it barely felt like they were speeding through the air.

"Bwoo~"

All right, Su Hao. I'll call them over right away!

"Bwoooooo!" The moment Dragonite's words faded from Su Hao's mind, she unleashed a terrifying Dragon's Aura, her resounding Roar echoing across the sea and sky.

A short while later, several roars answered from afar.

From the southeast, northwest, and every other direction, several tiny black dots rapidly approached Su Hao and Dragonite through the sky.

Moments later, those black dots swiftly grew larger until their figures became clear.

There were four Pokémon in total: Salamence, Garchomp, Gardevoir, and Alakazam!

Pokémon: [Salamence]

Type: [Dragon + Flying]

Gender: [♂]

Ability: [Moxie]

Level: [64]

Pokémon: [Garchomp]

Type: [Dragon + Ground]

Gender: [♂]

Ability: [Rough Skin]

Level: [63]

Pokémon: [Alakazam]

Type: [Psychic-type]

Gender: [♂]

Ability: [Magic Guard]

Level: [62]

Pokémon: [Gardevoir]

Type: [Psychic-type + Fairy]

Gender: [♂]

Ability: [Telepathy]

Level: [65]

Five Gym Level Pokémon! Among them were three Pseudo-Legendaries and two Psychic-type Pokémon renowned for their bug Type!

Carbink's Psychic-type abilities were not yet refined enough to support her in a battle at sea, and Incineroar, being a land-dwelling Fire-type Pokémon, was even less suited for it.

These five Gym Level Pokémon were truly a timely rain. Su Hao had never fought such a well-funded battle before!

"Bwoo~"

After Dragonite explained everything to the four Pokémon, the four Gym Level Pokémon also received Su Hao's bribes—cough, meeting gifts.

After accepting the gifts, the four Pokémon, who already liked Su Hao because he carried Latios and Latias's aura, raised their affection for him by several more levels. They were only one Oath of the Peach Garden away!

Most Pokémon were straightforward with their feelings. If they liked someone, they liked them; if they did not, they did not.

Watching Su Hao quickly become familiar with the four Pokémon, even calling each other brothers, Dragonite found herself unable to join in.

After all, she was the only girl present. Of the Pokémon sent by the two Legendary Pokémon, only these five were nearby.

With Dragonite leading the way ahead, Brother Garchomp and Brother Salamence guarding the left and right flanks, and Brother Gardevoir and Brother Alakazam floating behind with Psychic-type powers to keep watch—

The five Pokémon formed a formation similar to migrating birds and sped toward the direction indicated by the mark Latios and Latias had given Su Hao, which he sensed through his Wave Power!