A New Land Mount

This blackout lasted...

A full day and night.

When Xia Yan woke up, his head still throbbed, and he was unable to use his Psychic-type power again for the time being.

He grimaced as he pushed himself up, pressing a hand to his temple.

"I really can't try that recklessly."

Even now, Xia Yan felt a lingering fear when he recalled the sensation of his body being drained dry in that instant.

"Alakazam!"

Sensing that Xia Yan had awakened,

Alakazam was the first to appear, Teleporting to his side and supporting him.

The other Pokémon noticed the situation as well and hurried over.

Seeing Xia Yan standing there unharmed, they all breathed sighs of relief.

"I'm fine. My head just still hurts a little," Xia Yan said with a smile.

Now,

Beedrill, Alakazam, and Aegislash—three Pokémon at the Sub-Elite Four level—had all improved significantly in strength.

But if they were going to deal with that Hydreigon, Togekiss, as a Fairy-type, would be the key.

Fortunately, although it had not crossed into the Sub-Elite Four level in one step like Alakazam had, it was not far from reaching that level.

Xia Yan patted Alakazam on the shoulder, signaling that it did not need to support him anymore. He was fine.

He was still quite pleased that Alakazam had been willing to take responsibility.

Although what it had done had been a little too risky, both then and now.

"Alakazam..."

Alakazam revealed a somewhat guilty expression.

"You've improved. That's the best repayment."

Alakazam silently nodded.

Xia Yan looked at Aegislash.

"How is it?"

Time had been pressing back then. He only knew that Aegislash had successfully reached the Sub-Elite Four level, but he still had no idea what other gains it had received after absorbing the Earth Membrane or what changes its