Are they looking for the Eternal Flower Floette?
Having read the story, Roy instantly understood Lysandre's goal. Aside from Eternal Flower Floette and Rayquaza, he didn't know what else in the Hoenn could attract the other party.
Legend has it that during the war in Kalos 3000 years ago, in order to win the war, the Kalos Royal Family forced AZ to use the energy of the Eternal Flower Floette, Leafy, causing Eternal Flower Floette to die due to excessive energy depletion...(This has been mentioned before, so I won't repeat it.)
He had first heard Wallace mention the flower in front of the Gym tree, but this flower that radiated seven-colored light was completely different from the Eternal Flower Floette.
It just happens to have a name that's somewhat related to the Eternal Flower Floette.
Knowing Lysandre's purpose, Roy turned to look at him:
"Mr. Lysandre, the flower beneath this tree is called the Eternal Flower by us, the Sootopolis People. Do you find it beautiful?"
Lysandre was somewhat confused by Roy's sudden, somewhat suggestive question, "What's the point of the Eternal Flower?"
Could it be... that he also knows about the Eternal Flower Floette?
No, very few people know about the Eternal Flower Floette. Eternal Flower Floette he only learned about it from the records of the ancestral royal family.
The boy in front of them didn't even know if he had ever been to Kalos, let alone know about the Eternal Flower Floette.
"It is indeed very beautiful, young man. Can I leave now? I'm just admiring the flowers; surely that's not breaking any laws of the Hoenn League?"
"Of course not, Mr. Lysandre. I just feel a strong connection with you, and I wonder if I could ask you for some advice."
"What do you...
Malva was about to ask Roy who he was before challenging their leader, but he was stopped by Lysandre before he could finish speaking.
"Can."
Roy turned to look at Wallace.
"Wallace I borrow your Gym?"
"Do as you please."
Malva then realized that the somewhat flamboyant-looking boy with long green hair was actually the Gym Leader of Sootopolis City.
Fortunately, the leader stopped her earlier, preventing Houndoom from launching an attack directly.
Otherwise, if you offend a Gym Leader in a region, you're basically making enemies of all the Gym Leaders in that region. Even if she's Elite Four of the Kalos Region, she'll probably have to go through a lot before she returns to Kalos.
Lysandre's expression remained calm. He realized that the boy in front of him was deliberately emphasizing Wallace's identity, probably to prevent Malva from resorting to desperate measures.
Just like I emphasized Malva's identity as one of the Elite Four of Kalos.
"Please, Mr. Lysandre."
Roy gestured for him to walk alongside Lysandre as they entered the Sootopolis Gym not far ahead.
While in the Gym, Phoebe and Lisia saw Roy and the others return and wanted to greet them, but they were confused when they saw a strange man next to Roy who was even taller than Roy.
While Little Absol, who was playing with Froslass at the Gym, rushed straight into Roy's arms without even glancing at Lysandre.
Froslass and Misdreavus also floated to Roy's side.
Roy picked up Little Absol and gently stroked Absol little head and the small, claw-like black and red wings on its back.
The scene of Roy and Little Absol interacting before his eyes moved Lysandre somewhat.
Although Little Absol's unusual wings were a bit strange, he could tell from Little Absol's eyes that he really liked the young man beside him.
Isn't this exactly the kind of beauty he's been pursuing?
The harmonious coexistence between humans and Pokémon is free from any self-interest, based solely on a pure bond.
Lysandre's opinion of Roy improved considerably immediately.
After entrusting Little Absol 'Froslass care, Roy and Lysandre went to the Water Arena at the Sootopolis Gym and each took their place on a command seat.
Even when Roy and Lysandre stood on opposite sides of the battlefield, Steven and Wallace still didn't know what was wrong with Roy.
Roy doesn't usually invite people to challenge others unless they encounter a very challenging opponent, like a regional Elite Four like Drake.
But wasn't Lysandre just an inventor at a research institute?
"Young man, it's been a long time since I've had a match. I hope we can have a beautiful duel."
After saying that, Lysandre took out a Poké Ball and, without waiting for Roy's reaction, threw it into the air.
A flash of red light appeared, revealing a creature with a lazy and nonchalant demeanor, short light brown fur, strong and powerful limbs, and solid muscle lines.
The flame mane with red background and golden lines surrounds the entire face. The lines of the mane just form the Chinese character "fire", and the male flaming lion appears on the battlefield like a burning crown of flames.
System Scan
Pokémon: Pyroar
Level: 79
Sex: Male
Ability: Moxie (Defeating an opponent fills him with confidence, increasing his attack power.)
Skills: Tackle, Leer, Ember, Noble Roar, Echoed Voice, Fire Fang, Headbutt, Crunch, Take Down, Hyper Voice Endeavor, Loudsound, Incinerate, Overheat, Flamethrower, Hyper Beam
Held item: Pyroarite
Egg Move: Flare Blitz, Fire Spin
Individual Values: 26
Technical Machine /Skill Tutorial: Sunny Day, Solar Beam, Thunder Fang, Wild Charge, Substitute, Protect, Acrobatics, Dig, Endure, Facade
Pyroar?
Seeing the Pyroar that Lysandre had sent out and the Pyroar's panel System Scan, Roy's lips curled up.
However, to his surprise, Lysandre possessed the Evolution Stone for Pyroar.
Because Pyroar is not among the species that Kalos announced can Mega Evolution.
But Roy knew that Pyroar, as the Trump Card of the Lysandre, also had Mega Evolution in Pokémon ZA and possessed its own unique Ability: Fiery Mane.
Effect: The power of Fire type moves is increased by 1.5 times.
Thanks to the Ability of Mega Pyroar, coupled with its STAB (Same Type Influence) bonus, Fire type moves can deal explosive damage in Sunny Day weather.
After Mega Evolution, Pyroar gains 20 points to every base stat except HP, resulting in a very balanced increase with almost no unique characteristics.
However, Roy felt that if the 20-point bonus to each stat were given to Garchomp, it would be like adding wings to a tiger.
In that case, Mega Garchomp would have a base Speed stat of 122, and its Attack stat of 150 and its Defense and Special Defense stats would be sufficient. Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs"...
Lysandre looked at the somewhat languid lion and said:
"Pyroar, I'm counting on you for this battle."
"Roar!!"
Upon hearing Lysandre's voice, the previously languid lion stood up, letting out a deafening roar, and then leaped directly onto a floating platform in the Water Arena.
Some of the lower-level Gym's Pokémon were frightened by the roar and ran back into their Poké Balls.