The next afternoon
Roy had just achieved a 15-game winning streak with Dusclops in the Arena, rode away quickly on his Roadster Bicycle before the winning streak was even announced on the big screen.
The main reason was fear of being ambushed.
For the entire afternoon, whenever Roy appeared in the Beginner Division, everyone remained silent.
In particular, the Pokémon Trainer was battling Sneasel in the first match of the afternoon encountered Roy again.
The good news is that Roy didn't send out Duskull this time.
The bad news is that Roy sent out the Dusclops.
The attacks from the Sneasel had no effect on the Dusclops; the Dusclops simply took a nap and regained its health.
Sneasel used to get angry because she couldn't defeat the Duskull, but now she's completely unable to defeat the Dusclops.
Sneasel's fate was even worse; he was pinned down by the Dusclops.
Fortunately, Pokémon are very resilient, Sneasel only lost its ability to battle; it was not in any real danger.
After an afternoon of battles, Roy discovered that the Ability of the Dusclops seemed to be different from what he had imagined.
The sense of Pressure in the game is practically a useless Ability; its effect is to reduce the number of times the opponent can use their skills.
However, in real combat, this Pressure can sometimes prevent the opponent from using their skills.
Sneasel paused for a moment because of the Pressure of the Wandering Night before the Dusclops sat down.
This change made this previously useless Ability practical.
Furthermore, Roy discovered that when Dusclops fight, the greater the level difference between them and their opponents, the stronger the Pressure becomes, and the greater the probability that the opponent will be unable to unleash their skills.
After leaving the Dome Arena, Roy arrived on the outskirts of Rustboro City on time, and it was already evening.
Roy discovered that someone was already waiting for him.
A person about the same height as Steven was seen, dressed in full hiking gear, wearing a black mask and sunglasses, carrying a large backpack, and holding a hiking pole. Roy Yiren was dumbfounded.
Roy.
Steven waved to Roy.
If the other person hadn't called out to him, Roy would have thought it was the middle-aged man in hiking gear from the game.
"Why are you dressed like that? We sneaked into Meteor Village, not on a tourist adventure."
Steven explained that he dressed like this because he was afraid of being recognized on the street. Just thinking about the group of enthusiastic female fans who surrounded his car earlier gave Steven a headache.
It has to be said that as the richest man in Hoenn, coupled with his handsome appearance, Steven has attracted a large number of female fans and "mommy fans"...
Rich, wealthy, and handsome!
If Roy were a woman, he would definitely like that too.
If I were Steven, I definitely wouldn't lack Popularity Points, right?
"Then I'll change my clothes too."
Steven looked at Roy, who was dressed in night clothes and disguised as a ninja, and thought that Roy had no right to talk about him.
The eldest brother didn't mention the second brother; Roy took out a map and headed towards Meteor Village.
According to Alai, there are Dragon Tamers guarding the outer perimeter of Meteor Village, but he is in charge of the guard duty today, so Roy can come without worry.
Roy and Steven continued along Route 115.
"Steven, does your company sell beds?"
"Bed?"
Steven looked at Roy with a suspicious expression.
"Yes, the bed I sleep on should ideally be able to support 500 kg."
"Can it withstand 500kg?"
Steven couldn't tell whether Roy wanted to buy a bed or a jack.
Roy told Steven that his Dusclops had become so heavy after evolving that it had collapsed the bed.
Shouldn't Ghost type Pokémon be Frillish, floating in the sky?
Roy's serious expression didn't seem like he was lying to himself.
After Cogita agreed to go back and help Roy look for it.
"Ghost."
The Gengar in Roy's shadow Mind Communication with Roy. He sensed a powerful aura in the Meteor Village, and in order to avoid being detected by that aura, he would conceal himself.
Roy should not call him unless absolutely necessary.
"A powerful aura?"
Before they knew it, the two had arrived at the end of Route 115. Ahead of them was a large mountain. Once they crossed the mountain, they would soon reach Meteor Village.
It was already night.
Roy walked ahead, carefully watching his surroundings for any potential dangers as he cautiously moved forward.
Following Roy, Steven was thrilled; this adventure was a completely new experience for him.
When the two climbed to a large tree halfway up the mountain, which was the place Roy and Alai had agreed upon, they found a spot.
Sizzle~ Sizzle~
A faint sound suddenly came from the darkness.
Upon hearing the sound, Roy also made a hissing sound.
A figure appeared where the sound had come from; it was Alai and Dragonair, who had come to meet them.
"Why are you taking so long? I've been waiting here for 10 minutes. Luckily, I'm the only Dragon Tamer on duty today."
Roy was about to explain, but when Alai saw who was behind Roy, he couldn't help but speak up:
"You are Steven!"
Alai realized he had spoken too loudly and quickly covered his mouth. He hadn't expected that the friend Roy was talking about was actually Steven.
Steven simply nodded politely as a greeting.
Steven's fame is no less than that of Devon Corporation. It was also the first time that Alai had met Steven, and he was not satisfied until he got an autograph.
Afterwards, Alai led Roy and Steven across the mountains to Meteor Village, which looked like a rural village from the last century, without even streetlights, and people relied entirely on their own lights to walk at night.
The chieftain of the Meteor People stubbornly believes that modern technology is not suitable for the Meteor Village, and he only wants to believe in the Dragon God who protects them in the sky.
Alai led Roy and Steven to the very end of the village, which was Alai's house.
At this time, Alai's house was also dark, and his family was still living with relatives.
"Then I'll have to trouble you. I still need to go up the mountain to keep watch."
Alai had to rush back to his post and couldn't stay with the two, so he asked Roy and Steven to search for the Ghost type Pokémon outside their house.
He also warned Roy that the Meteor Cave was not far ahead, a forbidden area, and cautioned the two not to enter.
Roy and Steven watched as Alai and Dragonair returned the way they came until they disappeared from sight.
"Roy, don't you feel like something's off with your friend's Dragonair?"
Did Steven notice too?
Roy nodded; he had sensed something was wrong with Dragonair ever since they left the Dome Arena yesterday.
But if the other party didn't tell their Pokémon Trainer, Alai, how could they possibly tell an outsider like themselves?
As night deepened, Meteor Village, lacking modern amenities, was eerily quiet, much like some villages Mt. Pyre.
The two chose a bush not far from the cabin to begin their surveillance.
After waiting for about an hour, the weather had gotten a bit cold, and the Litwick on Roy's shoulder appeared.
The air seemed to warm up the moment the Litwick appeared.
Roy then had the color of the Litwick's head adjusted to a less noticeable Ghostly Purple.
Two more hours passed.
Just when the two thought nothing would appear, a dark shadow suddenly darted out of the night, moving so fast that it was impossible to see it with the naked eye.
But Roy's system still detected the dark figure.
System Scan
Pokémon: Dreepy
Level: 38
Sex: Male
Ability: Clear Body (Unaffected by the opponent's moves or Abilities ).
Skills: Lock-On, Pursuit, Hex, Agility, Double Hit, U-turn
Carried Item: Dragon Scales
Egg Move: Double Team, Sucker Punch
Individual Values: 20
Technical Machine /Skill Instruction: Breaking Swipe, Dragon Tail, Draco Meteor
It really is a Dreepy!