Loose Unova League (Combined Chapter)

"Mr. Drayden, thank you."

Xia Yan stroked Latios, who had fallen asleep with its head resting on his lap, and sincerely expressed his gratitude.

His original intention had been to let Latios understand itself better through battling Drayden, gaining a more comprehensive grasp of its own strength and abilities.

He had not expected Latios to complete a breakthrough in strength during this battle.

Originally, given Latios's previous condition, it would have taken at most a little over a week for it to naturally reach Gym Leader-level.

But getting there more than a week early was naturally a good thing.

And that was not all.

Latios had also built up enough confidence through battling Drayden's Dragon-type Pokémon.

It had also digested all the Dragon-type energy accumulated within its body.

Most importantly, under the pressure from outside forces, Latios had successfully absorbed Rayquaza's Dragon-type energy and learned the immensely powerful Dragon-type move, Draco Meteor.

It had gained tremendously.

Drayden looked at Latios with a trace of emotion and wistfulness in his eyes.

"No. Without sufficient accumulation and talent, Latios could not have gained so much. Everything rests on your training and its own hard work." Drayden did not take credit, instead praising Xia Yan and Latios for their efforts.

"Either way, I still have to thank you for your help." Xia Yan thanked him again.

This time, Drayden did not refuse.

Beside them, Iris kept blinking as she stared curiously at Latios, asleep from exhaustion.

This was the first legendary Dragon-type Pokémon she had ever seen.

"Aren't you going to clean up?"

Only then did Drayden glare at Iris, his expression stern.

Iris shrank back.

"I'm going now."

With that, she ran off at once.

Although Drayden looked fierce and serious, Xia Yan could still see the affection he held for Iris