Moltres and Fang Yuan stared at each other in silence for a full thirty seconds.
Fang Yuan was "brimming with confidence."
But Moltres simply refused to speak, as if it were mute.
"Just make a move," Mewtwo suggested.
It could tell that this Moltres simply did not want to hand over the Plate.
After all, the Fire-Type Stone Plate contained the purest Fire-Type Source Power. To Fire-type quasi-Legendary and Legendary Pokémon, it was an exceedingly precious treasure.
Ordinary Pokémon might not be able to comprehend the Plate's power, but for Pokémon close to—or already within—the Legendary Domain, Plates of their corresponding attributes would undoubtedly play a major role in increasing their strength.
Mewtwo had possessed a Plate before and knew its mysteries.
Unfortunately, none of the Plates Fang Yuan had entrusted to it included the Psychic Stone Plate. Otherwise, its strength could have advanced further long ago.
"Mee!" Victini clenched its fists, already prepared to empower Mewtwo.
It could handle a Legendary battle!
"Hey... don't stir things up..." Fang Yuan said, his face darkening.
Let him negotiate first. No problem.
"Eevee!" Eevee glared at Victini too. If they could avoid fighting, they should avoid fighting. There were three opponents on the other side.
Mewtwo definitely could not beat them alone. When the time came, wouldn't it and Infernape have to risk their lives again?
It could manage, but could this little bastard spare a thought for Infernape? After this battle, Infernape would probably be bedridden for another eight or ten years.
"Eevee...?" As Eevee thought about it, its expression suddenly turned grave. That outcome... actually did not seem so bad?
As it turned out, Moltres was not mute. After its silence, it spoke through Telepathy. "Sorry, I cannot let you take the Plate."
No???
Fang Yuan froze. It really did