Hidden Danger

Paldea Region, Casseroya Lake, Dragon Tamer Family territory.

The Ice Crystal covering Tidal Wave gradually melted away.

Wataru, Cynthia, Clair, and the elderly patriarch of the Dragon Tamer Family had all been temporarily asked to leave by Jing He.

"Genga~ Genga~"

"Woo~"

Gengar and Dragonite happily searched for scales beneath the waterfall.

These naturally shed scales were all Dragon Scales. Given the strength Tidal Wave had displayed, their quality would not be poor. To Dragonite, they were rare little snacks.

Of course, they would probably fetch quite a sum if sold.

The Ice Crystal completely melted away.

But perhaps because it had been frozen for too long, or because it had been affected by the Rakua Element for too long, Tidal Wave's body remained stiff after breaking free. Its gaze was vacant, and its mouth hung open.

It looked as though drool might start dripping at any moment.

"Cha?"

It wasn't stupid now, was it?

Tinkaton waved a hand in front of Tidal Wave's face, but there was no response.

"Cha!"

Tinkaton's expression turned serious as it grabbed the handle of the hammer lying on the ground.

Let me give it a whack. One hit and it'll wake up.

"Woo!!"

Dragonite, who had been searching the pool for scales, suddenly raised a hand and cried out. It patted its cheeks as crackling currents burst between the antennae atop its head.

Let me do it! I'm best at "wake-up calls"!

Just as Tinkaton and Dragonite were debating who should try to "wake" Tidal Wave, Tidal Wave's body suddenly shuddered.

"Roar."

Clarity swiftly returned to its eyes, and it blinked twice.

Jing He hurriedly raised a hand to stop Tinkaton and Dragonite. "No need. It's awake."

"Roar."

Tidal Wave shot Jing He a look full of resentment.

*If I hadn't woken up,