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Ch. 861Scorched Duck Feet

Chapter Summary: “Scorched Duck Feet”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Baimu’s Gengar faces Dainipola’s Falinks in the Battle Festival.
  • Falinks opens with First Impression, rapidly charging Gengar in a triangular formation.
  • Gengar uses Substitute, allowing Falinks to pierce a decoy while the real Gengar hides in its shadow.
  • Gengar emerges behind the formation and defeats all six Falinks with Dazzling Gleam, exploiting their Fighting type’s weakness to Fairy attacks.
  • Dainipola sends out her second Pokémon, Sirfetch’d, hoping to recover from the loss.
  • Gengar begins with Will-O-Wisp, but Sirfetch’d counters with Brutal Swing, creating a powerful blade storm that disrupts the flames.
  • Gengar repeatedly uses smoke and shadows to disappear, confusing Sirfetch’d and Dainipola.
  • When Sirfetch’d attempts to defend itself and recover its weapon, Gengar burns it, immobilizes it with Mean Look, and steals its leek sword by pulling it into its body.
  • Without its sword, Sirfetch’d loses much of its combat strength. Gengar finishes it with Hex, whose damage is amplified by the Burn status.
  • Gengar wins the battle one against two, though the audience initially reacts with stunned silence because of its frightening and ruthless tactics.
  • After the match, several notable competitors discuss Baimu’s unusual origins in Pyrite Town, Orre, and express interest in facing him.
  • Raihan prepares to battle Milo, while Nessa enters the tournament and is immediately matched against Baimu in the Water Field.

Character Developments

  • Gengar demonstrates confidence, creativity, and a strong appetite for battle experience. It enjoys surprising opponents, exploiting weaknesses, and performing dramatically, though it becomes offended when the Galar audience does not cheer loudly enough.
  • Baimu proves himself a highly tactical Trainer. He relies on timing, deception, and unconventional combinations rather than simply overpowering opponents. His use of Substitute, shadow concealment, Mean Look, Will-O-Wisp, and Hex reveals considerable battle intelligence.
  • Dainipola suffers a demoralizing defeat after hoping the tournament would help her regain confidence following pressure from League challenge matches. Despite being shocked by Baimu’s skill, she remains composed and gives fast, practical commands throughout the second battle.
  • Falinks is introduced as a coordinated, formation-based Fighting Pokémon. Its impressive speed and teamwork are neutralized by Gengar’s deception and area attack.
  • Sirfetch’d displays power and discipline with its leek sword and shield, but its dependence on its weapon becomes a major vulnerability.
  • Raihan becomes interested in Baimu as a potentially worthy opponent, while Milo maintains his usual gentle, calm demeanor.
  • Nessa is introduced as a new high-profile challenger whose upcoming Water Field match against Baimu promises a different kind of battle.

Significant Themes

  • Strategy over raw strength: Gengar could likely have defeated its opponents directly, but Baimu instead uses positioning, status effects, misdirection, and timing.
  • Deception and psychological warfare: Substitute, shadow-hiding, smoke, and Mean Look repeatedly make Gengar difficult to locate or counter.
  • Learning through battle: Gengar views unfamiliar opponents and unusual techniques as valuable experience, even when the match is not especially important.
  • Performance versus perception: Gengar expects applause for its victories, but its disturbing tactics frighten the audience instead. The chapter contrasts Gengar’s desire for theatrical recognition with the spectators’ discomfort.
  • Vulnerability beneath strength: Sirfetch’d is powerful while armed, but losing its leek sword severely limits its abilities. Falinks’ speed and formation tactics likewise fail when its assumptions are exploited.
  • The expanding world of competition: The Battle Festival brings together Trainers and Pokémon from unfamiliar regions, setting up future rivalries and encounters.

Character Interactions

  • Baimu and Gengar act with remarkable trust and synchronization. Baimu often gives commands only at the precise moment Gengar is ready to strike, while Gengar confidently improvises around his plans.
  • Dainipola and her Pokémon share an encouraging relationship. She apologizes to Sirfetch’d for relying on it again and urges it to save the battle, showing concern despite the pressure.
  • Baimu and Dainipola engage in a tactical contest, with Baimu consistently anticipating her commands and turning her countermeasures against her.
  • Gengar and Sirfetch’d have an almost comedic rivalry: Gengar steals Sirfetch’d’s weapon, leaving the duck Pokémon stunned and outraged.
  • Raihan, Oleana, and Milo discuss Baimu’s victory and the tournament’s matchmaking system. Raihan’s interest suggests Baimu is beginning to attract attention from elite Trainers.
  • Nessa and the tournament staff establish the next major conflict when she is matched against Baimu in the Water Field.
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Ch. 862Water-Type Nessa

Chapter Summary: “Nessa of Hulbury”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Baimu is rushed through the Battle Festival because the event is overcrowded and his next opponent, Nessa, has already arrived.
  • He reaches the Water Field and discovers that the entire stadium is packed with passionate Nessa supporters.
  • Nessa, the famous Hulbury Gym Leader and model, is introduced as Baimu’s opponent. She is ranked 936th because her modeling and Gym Leader duties have left her little time for World Championship battles.
  • Baimu sends out Gengar, which entertains the audience with a dramatic stretching and shadow-severing stunt, briefly stealing attention from Nessa.
  • Nessa opens with Dracovish, which immediately attacks with Aqua Jet. Gengar narrowly dodges.
  • Baimu uses Sludge Wave, contaminating the pool and making further movement dangerous for Dracovish. Nessa attempts to counter with Whirlpool, but Gengar suppresses the attack with Psychic.
  • Nessa recalls Dracovish and sends out Pelipper to create rain. However, Baimu anticipates the switch and orders Gengar to use Thunder.
  • Pelipper, being highly vulnerable to Electric attacks, is instantly defeated.
  • Nessa sends Dracovish back into battle. Its Swift Swim ability makes it extremely fast in the rain, allowing it to strike Gengar with Aqua Jet.
  • Baimu has Gengar use Thunder on itself, ensuring the lightning strikes before Dracovish can evade. The simultaneous attacks leave Dracovish defeated and Gengar badly battered but still standing.
  • Baimu wins the battle to the roar of the crowd.

Character Developments

  • Baimu demonstrates strong tactical awareness and adaptability. He recognizes Dracovish’s speed, manipulates the battlefield with Sludge Wave, and successfully predicts Nessa’s switch to Pelipper.
  • He also shows growing appreciation for skilled opponents, enjoying the challenge after facing many weaker Trainers and wild Pokémon.
  • Gengar continues to display a playful, theatrical personality, deliberately performing for the crowd. Beneath its humor, it proves resilient and strategically capable, surviving powerful attacks despite its physical fragility.
  • Nessa is portrayed as a talented but somewhat unprepared competitor. Her limited recent battle experience and unfamiliarity with Gengar cause her to lose momentum. Her cautious response to the poisoned pool allows Baimu to control the match.
  • Nessa remains composed and professional under pressure, but her initial disadvantage and Baimu’s unexpected Thunder leave her unable to recover.

Significant Themes

  • Battlefield control and strategy: Baimu wins not through overwhelming force alone but by altering the Water Field with Sludge Wave and exploiting Nessa’s responses.
  • Unpredictability and hidden information: Nessa does not know Gengar’s moveset, especially Thunder, and this lack of knowledge leads to Pelipper’s defeat.
  • Celebrity versus merit: Nessa receives overwhelming crowd support because of her fame as a model and Gym Leader, while Baimu initially receives little attention. His performance forces the audience to recognize his actual skill.
  • Performance and spectacle: The Battle Festival blends competitive battling with entertainment and celebrity culture. Gengar’s showmanship mirrors the event’s emphasis on attracting fans.
  • Resilience: Both Pokémon endure dangerous attacks, but Gengar’s ability to keep fighting after being struck demonstrates its determination.

Character Interactions

  • Baimu and Nessa exchange a brief, respectful nod before the battle, establishing mutual professionalism.
  • Gengar’s performance amuses Nessa and disrupts the crowd’s one-sided enthusiasm.
  • Baimu and Gengar work in close coordination, with Baimu directing Gengar’s attacks while allowing it enough freedom to improvise.
  • Nessa and Dracovish show strong tactical coordination, particularly through Aqua Jet and the attempted Whirlpool counterattack.
  • Baimu’s strategic choices repeatedly force Nessa to react, shifting the battle from Dracovish’s early advantage to complete control by Gengar.
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Ch. 863Descendants of the Royal Family

Chapter Summary: “Descendant of the Royal Family”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Baimu defeats Nessa in a two-on-two battle after Gengar survives Dracovish’s powerful Aqua Jet and uses Rain-boosted Thunder to knock it out. Gengar’s victory gives Baimu a decisive win without either of his Pokémon being officially defeated.
  • Nessa realizes that her strategy backfired: Pelipper’s Rain strengthened Baimu’s Thunder, while both Pelipper and Dracovish were highly vulnerable to Electric attacks. Dracovish’s offensive-focused moveset left it unable to counter Thunder effectively.
  • Gengar is badly injured despite winning and is recalled by Baimu. Baimu praises it and promises that his other Pokémon will take the next battle.
  • Nessa recognizes Baimu as the Trainer who rejected Oleana’s approach on behalf of Chairman Rose. She questions him about his reasons for coming to Galar, but learns that he is traveling rather than participating in the Gym Challenge.
  • Baimu’s ranking rises to 1001, leaving him just short of the promotion threshold. His competitive and mildly obsessive nature compels him to continue battling instead of exploring Galar or searching for clues connected to Calyrex.
  • His next opponent is Sordward, one of the supposed descendants of Galar’s ancient royal family. Baimu identifies Sordward and his brother Shielbert as the arrogant “sword” and “shield” brothers associated with Galar’s postgame villains.
  • Before the battle, Baimu encounters Sordward and Shielbert at the Grass Arena. They introduce themselves proudly as pure-blooded royal descendants and condescendingly contrast themselves with “commoners.”
  • Baimu suppresses his irritation because he suspects the brothers may be important “destined people,” but privately decides that Sordward deserves to be beaten thoroughly.
  • At the arena, Baimu’s recent victory over Nessa has made him famous among the Battle Festival spectators. Gengar is delighted by the growing cheers and enjoys its newfound popularity.
  • The next battle begins with Sordward sending out Bisharp, his “loyal guard,” against Baimu’s Gengar.

Character Developments

  • Baimu: Demonstrates strong tactical skill and composure, especially in exploiting Rain with Thunder. His victory over Nessa boosts his reputation, though his fixation on promotion forces him to keep battling. He remains suspicious of the royal brothers and considers whether they may be connected to his larger quest.
  • Gengar: Shows exceptional toughness by surviving Dracovish’s attack and securing the win. It becomes increasingly vain and enthusiastic about public attention, taking pride in the crowd’s cheers.
  • Nessa: Displays strong tactical understanding and competitive pride. She accurately diagnoses how her Rain strategy caused her defeat, but becomes frustrated by the humiliating loss and wishes for a rematch. Her curiosity about Baimu reveals that she is fair-minded rather than blindly influenced by League gossip.
  • Sordward and Shielbert: Are introduced as arrogant, self-important descendants of Galar’s royal family. They maintain a strong sense of superiority and treat their royal lineage as proof of distinction.
  • Rose and Oleana: Though absent, their reputations remain relevant. Baimu’s rejection of Oleana’s invitation has made him a subject of widespread League and Macro Cosmos gossip.

Significant Themes

  • Strategy and unintended consequences: Nessa’s use of Rain, intended to strengthen Dracovish and improve the battle conditions, instead gives Baimu’s Thunder perfect accuracy and causes her defeat.
  • Pride and reputation: Nessa struggles with losing so decisively, while Gengar takes enormous pride in gaining the crowd’s approval. Baimu’s growing fame also changes how others perceive him.
  • Class and aristocratic superiority: Sordward and Shielbert’s “pure-blooded” royal identity contrasts with Baimu’s resentment toward their contempt for ordinary people.
  • Destiny and hidden connections: Baimu continues searching for people connected to Calyrex or other mysterious clues, wondering whether the royal brothers might be significant despite their apparent lack of connection to Calyrex.
  • Historical legitimacy: The brothers’ claim that their ancestors, rather than Zacian and Zamazenta, were Galar’s true heroes introduces a conflict over who has the right to define history and royal authority.

Character Interactions

  • Baimu and Nessa exchange a polite but revealing conversation after their match. She questions him about rejecting Rose’s offer and traveling through Galar, while he answers openly but gives her no reason to expect a rematch.
  • Baimu briefly reflects on Nessa’s resemblance to a possible water-related figure connected to his investigation, though he admits the connection seems unlikely.
  • Baimu meets Sordward and Shielbert before their battle. They offer formal greetings and boast about their noble status, while Baimu responds courteously but keeps the interaction brief.
  • Shielbert’s reference to “commoners” immediately alienates Baimu, who internally considers defeating Sordward as forcefully as possible.
  • Baimu encourages Gengar to enjoy the crowd’s cheers, strengthening their bond and highlighting Gengar’s playful, attention-seeking personality.
  • The chapter ends with Sordward sending Bisharp into battle against Gengar, setting up the next confrontation.
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Ch. 864Guardian! Warrior!

Chapter Summary: “Guard, Samurai!”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The audience expects Baimu to lead with his famous Shiny Gengar, but he surprises everyone by sending out a gigantic Steelix instead.
  • Steelix’s abnormal, over-twenty-meter size stuns the crowd and immediately shifts public attention away from Gengar.
  • Sord sends out Bisharp, intending to counter Gengar and showcase the strength of the Galar Royal Family.
  • Bisharp uses Swords Dance and attempts Night Slash, but Baimu orders Steelix to use Earthquake. Steelix leaps over the attack and crashes down, knocking Bisharp out in one blow.
  • Sord then sends out Golisopod, whose Bug/Water typing gives it advantages against Steelix’s Ground and Steel attacks.
  • Golisopod opens with First Impression and withstands Steelix’s Iron Tail, but the attack causes little damage.
  • Golisopod’s Liquidation also fails to meaningfully harm Steelix. When it attempts to power up with Swords Dance, Steelix uses an unusual area-based Stone Edge, causing stone pillars to erupt from beneath it.
  • Golisopod is badly injured and loses consciousness, giving Baimu and Steelix a decisive victory.

Character Developments

  • Baimu demonstrates his strategic patience and confidence. Rather than immediately attacking, he observes Bisharp and Golisopod before choosing the most efficient counters. His calm attitude emphasizes how far above Sord’s Pokémon Steelix is.
  • Steelix is portrayed as overwhelmingly powerful, emotionally detached, and accustomed to admiration. It treats both opponents almost like insignificant obstacles and remains unmoved by their strongest attacks.
  • Gengar experiences humorous disappointment after the crowd abandons its attention on him in favor of Steelix. Baimu comforts him by reminding him that his strongest fanbase is elsewhere and that popularity will come in time.
  • Sord/Sordward begins the match arrogantly, convinced Bisharp will defeat Gengar and restore the Galar Royal Family’s prestige. After Bisharp is instantly defeated, he becomes increasingly desperate, sending out Golisopod in an attempt to recover his dignity. By the end, he is left stunned and humiliated.
  • Bisharp and Golisopod both show fear and caution when confronting Steelix, reinforcing the immense difference in strength between the two sides.

Significant Themes

  • Overwhelming strength versus confidence: Sord’s pride and preparation mean little against Steelix’s superior power.
  • Deception and unpredictability: Baimu’s decision not to use Gengar disrupts everyone’s expectations and gives him an immediate strategic advantage.
  • Public spectacle and shifting fame: The audience quickly abandons its excitement over Gengar once Steelix appears, highlighting how easily popularity can change in a competitive arena.
  • Humiliation and prestige: Sord’s motivation shifts from winning for the Royal Family to simply avoiding further embarrassment.
  • Experience and tactical observation: Baimu studies his opponents before committing to attacks, while Sord relies on conventional moves and emotional determination.

Character Interactions

  • Baimu reassures Gengar after the crowd’s attention shifts to Steelix, showing affection beneath his otherwise composed demeanor.
  • Sord confidently commands Bisharp and later Golisopod, but Steelix’s effortless victories undermine his authority.
  • Steelix’s indifferent reactions contrast sharply with Sord’s growing desperation and Golisopod’s fear.
  • The commentator repeatedly misinterprets the battle, praising Golisopod’s defenses while failing to grasp how little danger Steelix is actually in.
  • The spectators move from anticipation of Gengar to shock and admiration for Steelix, turning Baimu’s unexpected strategy into a public demonstration of dominance.
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Ch. 865Uncle Kabu

Chapter Summary: “Unquenchable Kabu”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Baimu wins his promotion match, rising from 1001st to 952nd place and advancing into Great Ball Class.
  • After the battle, he is invited to lunch by the former Galar royal descendants, Sordward and Shielbert.
  • During the meal, the brothers attempt to recruit Baimu as their own version of Leon, promising that he could reach similar heights under their support. They also disparage Leon as Rose’s manufactured pawn.
  • Baimu pretends not to understand their proposal while repeatedly trying to learn what they know about Calyrex. The brothers provide no useful information and instead boast about their ancestors and the restoration of the Galar monarchy.
  • Baimu overhears their contemptuous private comments about him and nearly retaliates physically, but Sordward reveals that they can obtain tickets to the upcoming Vault opening. Suspecting the event may be connected to Calyrex, Baimu agrees to accompany them.
  • That afternoon, Baimu wins two more matches, raising his rank from 952nd to 641st.
  • He is then matched against Kabu, the Gym Leader of Motostoke, in the Rock Arena.
  • Baimu sends out Dragapult rather than Steelix, partly to avoid Fire-type disadvantages and partly to counter Arcanine’s Intimidate ability with Dragapult’s Clear Body.
  • Kabu uses Odor Sleuth to reveal Dragapult after it turns invisible. Dragapult responds with Dragon Dance, increasing its Attack and Speed.
  • Arcanine and Dragapult engage in an extremely fast exchange. Dragapult avoids Extreme Speed with Quick Attack, while Arcanine appears exhausted.
  • Dragapult launches Dragon Darts, but Kabu reveals that Arcanine’s fatigue was an act. He orders Play Rough, intending to catch the Dreepy and then use Imprison to seal Dragon Darts.
  • The chapter ends on a cliffhanger as Dragapult’s Dreepy abruptly alter their flight paths and evade Arcanine’s trap, shocking Kabu.

Character Developments

  • Baimu: Continues climbing the tournament rankings and demonstrates patience, strategic thinking, and emotional restraint. Although he despises the royal brothers’ arrogance, he tolerates them for the sake of investigating Calyrex. His growing reputation is also evident from the increasing number of spectators who recognize and support him.
  • Sordward and Shielbert: Reveal themselves to be manipulative, elitist, and opportunistic. They seek to recruit Baimu as a powerful asset for their political ambitions and privately insult him as a “country bumpkin.” Their interest in the Vault may be tied to their broader schemes.
  • Kabu: Is established as a highly experienced and cautious opponent. He studies Dragapult’s known tactics, uses Odor Sleuth to counter invisibility, and deliberately feigns exhaustion to lure Baimu into a trap.
  • Dragapult: Shows its remarkable natural speed and strong battle instincts, but its social anxiety resurfaces because of the arena’s proximity to the crowd. Its ability to improvise in battle is highlighted when its Dreepy evade Arcanine’s ambush.
  • Arcanine: Demonstrates impressive speed, intimidation, endurance, and tactical deception, proving that Kabu’s Pokémon are far more formidable than their initial appearance suggests.

Significant Themes

  • Pragmatism versus personal dislike: Baimu suppresses his disgust toward the royal brothers because they may possess information related to Calyrex.
  • Power and political manipulation: The brothers view powerful Trainers as tools and seek to control Baimu just as they claim Rose controls Leon.
  • Reputation and merit: Baimu’s rapid rise through the rankings contrasts with the brothers’ claim that Leon’s success is manufactured, raising questions about genuine talent versus political or financial influence.
  • Strategy over brute force: Both Baimu and Kabu rely on counters, deception, abilities, and battlefield positioning rather than simply overwhelming their opponent with power.
  • Hidden motives and incomplete information: The brothers conceal their knowledge of Calyrex, while the Vault appears to be the next important lead in Baimu’s investigation.

Important Character Interactions

  • Baimu and the royal brothers clash socially: they maintain polite appearances while harboring mutual contempt and suspicion.
  • The brothers attempt to persuade Baimu to join their faction, but he silently rejects their worldview and remains loyal to his own allies and mentors.
  • Baimu’s interactions with Kabu are more respectful. Both Trainers acknowledge each other before the battle, but their match quickly becomes a contest of tactical intelligence.
  • Dragapult and Arcanine mirror their Trainers’ approaches: Dragapult relies on speed and adaptability, while Arcanine uses discipline, deception, and carefully timed attacks.
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Ch. 866Sea of Flames That Scorched the Sky

Chapter Summary: “Sea of Sky-Scorching Fire”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Dreepy Siblings successfully evade Arcanine’s Play Rough and complete a Dragon Darts attack, striking Arcanine from both sides while it is vulnerable during its landing.
  • As Arcanine attempts to recover with Morning Sun, Dragapult—hidden from view—surprises it with Hydro Pump. The attack sends Arcanine crashing through several rocks, knocking it out.
  • Baimu’s strategy, later named the “Firefly Tactic,” uses the Dreepy Siblings as a distracting aerial display while Dragapult hides and prepares a decisive ambush.
  • Kabu sends out his ace, Centiskorch. It counters Dragon Darts with Smokescreen, filling much of the arena with thick, combustible smoke.
  • Baimu recalls the Dreepy Siblings, using their movement as bait. Kabu reveals that Centiskorch has mixed flammable gases into the smoke, creating a massive explosion intended to expose Dragapult and disrupt Baimu’s commands.
  • Centiskorch attempts to finish Dragapult with Crunch, but Dragapult narrowly escapes using a lightning-fast movement modeled after Drake’s Flygon technique.
  • Kabu orders Inferno, transforming the flames across the arena into a gigantic blue fire tornado. Dragapult appears to be gone, but it has actually used Phantom Force.
  • Dragapult emerges from another dimension with the Dreepy Siblings and slams into Centiskorch, knocking it out and securing Baimu’s victory in the Great Ball Class battle.

Character Developments

  • Baimu: Demonstrates growing tactical sophistication. Rather than relying solely on Dragapult’s power, he uses deception, timing, bait, and battlefield manipulation. His Firefly Tactic proves effective even against an experienced Gym Leader.
  • Dragapult: Shows improved independence and combat skill. It successfully hides, launches surprise attacks, imitates an advanced evasive technique, and reacts without relying entirely on Baimu’s direct commands.
  • Dreepy Siblings: Evolve from seemingly auxiliary Pokémon into highly effective tactical partners. Their evasive flying, coordinated Dragon Darts, and ability to distract opponents are crucial to the battle.
  • Kabu: Maintains his composure despite losing Arcanine and reveals why he is a veteran Gym Leader. His use of Smokescreen, combustible gas, explosions, and Inferno demonstrates careful planning and a willingness to target the Trainer as well as the Pokémon. However, his strategies are ultimately overcome by Baimu and Dragapult’s adaptability.

Significant Themes

  • Strategy versus raw strength: Baimu’s victory comes from misdirection and coordination rather than simply overpowering Kabu’s Pokémon.
  • Adaptability and independent growth: Dragapult’s ability to act effectively despite disrupted communication shows how much it has developed through training.
  • The importance of teamwork: The Dreepy Siblings’ distractions create openings for Dragapult, proving that supporting Pokémon can determine the outcome of a battle.
  • Veteran experience and innovation: Kabu’s clever traps nearly turn the match around, but Baimu’s newer, unconventional tactics prevail.
  • Learning from others: Dragapult’s imitation of Drake’s Flygon technique reflects how battle experience and observation can be transformed into new abilities.

Important Character Interactions

  • Baimu coordinates the Dreepy Siblings and Dragapult through the Firefly Tactic, exploiting Kabu’s focus on the visible attackers.
  • Kabu repeatedly attempts to counter Baimu’s tactics by using Arcanine’s recovery moves, Centiskorch’s Smokescreen, and explosive fire-based attacks.
  • Dragapult and the Dreepy Siblings work together as a coordinated unit, with the Dreepy acting as decoys, attackers, and eventually accompanying Dragapult during Phantom Force.
  • The commentator and spectators emphasize the surprise of Dragapult’s hidden attacks and successful evasion, while the crowd compares it unfavorably to Leon’s Dragapult—an opinion Baimu rejects.
  • The final exchange between Baimu and Kabu highlights their contrasting styles: Kabu relies on a carefully prepared battlefield trap, while Baimu and Dragapult overcome it through timing, training, and improvisation.
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Ch. 867The Master of Playing Fair

Chapter Summary: “A Master of Keeping Everyone Happy”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Baimu defeats Kabu in a dramatic one-versus-two battle, using Dragapult and two smaller Pokémon to counter Centiskorch’s tactics. His victory earns enthusiastic applause and causes his ranking to rise to 400th place.
  • Spectators compare Baimu to Leon and begin an online campaign urging him to battle Raihan, the Dragon-type Gym Leader of Hammerlocke.
  • After the match, Baimu praises Dragapult extensively. Dragapult, normally shy and prone to vanishing after setbacks, remains visible and happily wags its tail. The two smaller Pokémon then comically leap onto Baimu’s face because they also want recognition.
  • Kabu graciously congratulates Baimu and initiates the post-match handshake, demonstrating humility and sportsmanship before leaving to battle other contestants.
  • While waiting for another match, Baimu encounters enthusiastic fans, rude spectators attempting to trade for his strongest Pokémon, and a young girl who gives Gengar a handmade drawing. Gengar treasures the gift and is emotionally won over.
  • Baimu learns that a battle with Raihan has been arranged. The organizers contact him directly, offering a match at Hammerlocke Stadium with special battle systems such as Dynamax. Baimu immediately accepts.
  • News of the match causes a frenzy among spectators. Crowds gather to support Baimu before rushing to Hammerlocke Stadium to secure seats, leaving him temporarily alone.
  • The organizers struggle to manage the sudden influx of fans and delay transporting Baimu. He nevertheless remains patient and forgiving, prioritizing the opportunity to battle.
  • In the preparation room, Baimu meets Raihan, who reveals that he personally suggested the match to Oleana after becoming curious about Baimu’s abilities.
  • Raihan offers Baimu a Dynamax Band so he can experience Dynamax in the stadium, but Baimu declines because he already possesses his own power and dislikes making unprepared, last-minute decisions.
  • The chapter ends with Baimu and Raihan entering a massive stadium before tens of thousands of cheering spectators. The oversized field is designed specifically for Dynamax battles, setting the stage for their confrontation.

Character Developments

  • Baimu gains considerable fame after defeating Kabu and becomes a major attraction at the Battle Festival. His ranking improves sharply, and his battle with Raihan confirms that he is being recognized as one of the event’s most important competitors.
  • Baimu continues to show emotional awareness as a Trainer. He deliberately praises Dragapult to strengthen its fragile confidence and makes sure the smaller Pokémon receive attention as well.
  • His popularity reveals his ability to “keep everyone happy”: he handles fans politely, forgives organizational mistakes, supports his Pokémon, and avoids unnecessarily offending important figures.
  • Dragapult displays growing confidence. Instead of disappearing immediately after the battle, it remains present and visibly enjoys Baimu’s praise.
  • Gengar proves to be highly sensitive to affection and popularity. The child’s drawing completely restores its mood and motivates it to seek more opportunities to impress the public.
  • Kabu is characterized as a dignified and gracious loser who respects Baimu and demonstrates excellent sportsmanship.
  • Raihan is shown to be confident, sociable, competitive, and genuinely curious about Baimu. He also treats Baimu fairly by offering access to Dynamax technology rather than exploiting a potential disadvantage.

Significant Themes

  • Sportsmanship and mutual respect: Kabu’s handshake and Raihan’s offer of a Dynamax Band emphasize that strong competitors can remain respectful and generous.
  • Popularity and public image: Baimu’s performance rapidly turns him into a public sensation, showing how fame can influence rankings, audience engagement, and the organization of major competitions.
  • The bond between Trainers and Pokémon: Baimu carefully manages each Pokémon’s emotional needs, while Gengar and Dragapult respond strongly to praise and affection.
  • Preparation versus spontaneity: Baimu values planning and refuses to use Dynamax without proper preparation, contrasting with Trainers such as Ash, who often rely on sudden inspiration.
  • The commercialization of competition: The Battle Festival’s scheduling, rankings, advertising, and crowd management reveal that the World Championships are not only sporting events but also major entertainment and business ventures.
  • Recognition across regions: The growing participation of international Trainers, especially after Lance’s involvement, reinforces the idea that a truly global competition requires the presence of famous Champions and elite competitors.

Important Character Interactions

  • Baimu praises Dragapult after the battle, while the two smaller Pokémon demand their own recognition by jumping onto his face.
  • Kabu congratulates Baimu and shakes his hand, establishing a respectful relationship between the two Trainers.
  • Gengar interacts with fans indirectly through the child’s drawing, becoming deeply attached to the innocent gift.
  • Baimu refuses Gengar’s request to battle Raihan, explaining that the other Pokémon deserve opportunities and that Raihan is a more serious opponent.
  • Raihan and Baimu exchange teasing remarks before the match. Raihan admits he arranged the battle because he was intrigued by Baimu, while Baimu responds with confident defiance.
  • Raihan offers Baimu a Dynamax Band, but Baimu declines, asserting his independence and confidence in his own abilities.
  • The chapter concludes with Baimu and Raihan facing one another in a packed stadium, transforming their personal curiosity and rivalry into a highly anticipated public battle.
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Ch. 868Dragon Storm

Chapter Summary: “Dragon Storm”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The chapter opens with Baimu and Raihan preparing for a major stadium battle before tens of thousands of spectators. Galar’s advanced soundproofing and broadcast technology impress Baimu.
  • The rules allow each trainer to use only one special battle mechanic—Mega Evolution, Z-Moves, or Dynamax—but Terastallization is unavailable.
  • Raihan’s ranking has rapidly risen to twelfth in the Great Ball Class, placing him close to the Masters Eight.
  • Raihan leads with Turtonator, while Baimu unexpectedly sends out his Shiny Milotic, whose beauty and calming presence immediately captivate the stadium.
  • Both trainers begin by establishing weather:
    • Raihan uses Sunny Day.
    • Baimu uses Rain Dance.
  • Neither weather effect overwhelms the other, splitting the battlefield into sunny, rainy, and central “sunshower” zones.
  • Turtonator attacks with Solar Beam, whose power is weakened after passing through the rain. Milotic deliberately takes the hit and uses Mirror Coat to reflect the damage.
  • Raihan has Turtonator use Shell Smash, boosting its offensive power and speed while lowering its defenses.
  • Turtonator fires Dragon Pulse, but Milotic dodges and counters with Disarming Voice, temporarily suppressing Turtonator.
  • Turtonator uses Rapid Spin to escape the sound-based attack and charges at Milotic with a shell-based Shell Trap attack.
  • Baimu counters with Aqua Ring, using the water rings to repel Turtonator and interrupt its assault.
  • Turtonator launches another Dragon Pulse through the lingering mist, but Milotic uses its signature defensive technique, “Offense as Defense,” combining Twister with the incoming attack and redirecting the Dragon Pulse.
  • The reflected attack strikes Turtonator’s vulnerable belly, triggering Shell Trap and causing a massive explosion that sends it crashing out of the arena.
  • Turtonator is declared unable to battle, giving Baimu and Milotic the first victory. Raihan recalls it and acknowledges Milotic’s superior counterattacking style.

Character Developments

  • Baimu demonstrates growing confidence and tactical maturity. Rather than relying only on brute strength, he carefully exploits weather interactions, defensive timing, and Milotic’s specialized techniques.
  • He also reveals his ability to remain calm under pressure, even when Turtonator’s Shell Trap threatens to deal devastating damage.
  • Raihan is portrayed as knowledgeable and adaptable but ultimately unable to overcome Baimu’s preparation and Milotic’s defensive ingenuity.
  • Raihan’s respect for Baimu grows as he recognizes that Milotic possesses unexpected techniques and that Baimu’s battle style is difficult to predict.
  • Milotic receives major development as the chapter’s central battler. Though Baimu considers it slightly weaker than his strongest Pokémon, it perfectly embodies his preferred style of turning defense into offense.
  • Turtonator is shown as resilient and creative, using Shell Smash, Rapid Spin, and Shell Trap to compensate for its unfavorable position. However, it cannot survive Baimu’s final counterattack.

Significant Themes

  • Defense transformed into offense: The main theme is Baimu and Milotic’s “Offense as Defense” strategy, in which incoming attacks are redirected or repurposed against the opponent.
  • Weather as a tactical battlefield: Rain and sunlight do more than modify move power; they divide the arena into strategic zones and create opportunities and limitations for both sides.
  • Preparation versus adaptation: Raihan enters with a plan designed to counter Baimu’s known Pokémon, but Baimu’s unexpected use of Milotic disrupts that plan.
  • Appearance and hidden strength: Milotic’s beauty initially makes it seem ornamental, but its elegance conceals considerable battle power and technical sophistication.
  • The gap between reputation and performance: Raihan is treated as a high-level Champion, but the battle suggests that his theoretical expertise does not always translate into overwhelming execution.

Character Interactions

  • The commentator builds anticipation by emphasizing Baimu’s victories over Nessa and Kabu while still preserving Raihan’s reputation.
  • Baimu and Raihan communicate through rapid, tactical commands, constantly responding to each other’s moves.
  • Raihan reacts with genuine surprise and amusement when Milotic reveals Aqua Ring and successfully neutralizes Shell Trap.
  • After Turtonator falls, Raihan respectfully thanks it and admits that Milotic may better deserve the title of “Dragon Storm.”
  • Milotic’s final bow and smile symbolically celebrate both its victory and its role as the ideal embodiment of Baimu’s counterattacking battle philosophy.
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Ch. 869Gigantamax

Chapter Summary: “Gigantamax”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Leon arrives at Hammerlocke Stadium just as Raihan’s battle against Baimu reaches its climax. Although Leon is Galar’s Champion, he had gotten lost while traveling from the Wild Area and barely arrived in time.
  • Leon is especially interested in Baimu, a powerful Trainer who previously defeated Hoenn Elite Four member Drake and rejected Chairman Rose’s offer to become a Galar Gym Leader. Leon views Baimu as a promising rival and potential opponent capable of challenging him.
  • Raihan sends out his final Pokémon, Duraludon, and uses his Dynamax Band to transform it into Gigantamax Duraludon, a skyscraper-sized Pokémon that dominates the stadium and excites the crowd.
  • Baimu counters by having Aggron Mega Evolve. Mega Aggron is dramatically smaller than Gigantamax Duraludon, but its overwhelming defensive strength and intense battle spirit make it appear equally threatening.
  • Raihan begins with two consecutive Max Knuckle attacks. The first is largely blocked by Protect, while the second, strengthened by the Attack boost from the first, strikes Mega Aggron directly after it uses Iron Defense.
  • Despite Fighting-type attacks being super effective against Steel, Mega Aggron barely suffers any damage. It emerges from the rubble with only a minor mark and openly taunts Duraludon by striking its own chest.
  • Realizing that physical attacks are ineffective, Raihan changes tactics and uses G-Max Depletion, a Dragon-type G-Max Move intended to weaken Mega Aggron’s ability to use moves by reducing its type energy.
  • The move also fails to suppress Mega Aggron. Instead, Aggron absorbs and compresses the attack into a massive silver energy sphere, then prepares to launch it back at Duraludon with Metal Burst.
  • The chapter ends at the moment Mega Aggron fires the enormous counterattack toward the immobile Gigantamax Duraludon, creating a dramatic cliffhanger.

Character Developments

  • Leon is presented as an enthusiastic and highly perceptive Champion. He admires powerful Trainers not merely for competition, but because he wants to inspire stronger Trainers throughout Galar and the world. His excitement over Baimu and Mega Aggron shows that he is searching for a true rival capable of challenging his undefeated reputation.
  • Baimu remains calm and mostly communicates through precise commands. His confidence is reflected in his willingness to confront Gigantamax Duraludon without using a Dynamax Band. His partnership with Aggron is shown to be exceptionally close, allowing Aggron to respond with tremendous power and tactical discipline.
  • Raihan begins confidently, proud of Duraludon’s Gigantamax form and eager to defeat both Baimu and Leon’s expectations. However, Mega Aggron’s defenses gradually shake his confidence, forcing him to abandon his preferred physical strategy and rely on special attacks.
  • Mega Aggron experiences a surge of battle emotion. It is grateful for the opportunity to continue fighting after its previous encounter with a Dynamaxed Regigigas phantom and eagerly embraces the challenge. Its refusal to yield becomes a psychological weapon against Raihan and Duraludon.

Significant Themes

  • Gigantamax versus Mega Evolution: The battle highlights two powerful transformation systems from different regions. Gigantamax represents Galar’s dominant battle culture, while Mega Evolution demonstrates that an outside power can still stand against it.
  • Defense and resilience: Mega Aggron’s ability to endure attacks far stronger than expected emphasizes the value of preparation, defensive strength, and composure over sheer size.
  • Adaptation in battle: Raihan recognizes that his physical attacks are ineffective and changes tactics, demonstrating the importance of flexibility. Baimu and Aggron likewise turn an enemy attack into an opportunity for a devastating counterattack.
  • Psychological warfare: Aggron’s calm survival and deliberate chest-beating provoke Duraludon and undermine Raihan’s confidence. Leon specifically identifies this as a psychological offensive.
  • The pursuit of worthy rivals: Leon’s interest in Baimu reflects his desire to find powerful opponents and encourage the growth of Trainers everywhere, rather than remaining an isolated undefeated Champion.

Character Interactions

  • Leon and the stadium organizers: Leon declines special treatment and chooses to watch from the entrance, presenting himself as approachable despite his status.
  • Leon and Baimu: Though they do not directly speak, Leon closely observes Baimu and clearly regards him as a significant future rival.
  • Leon and Raihan: Their friendship and rivalry are implied through Leon’s deep familiarity with Raihan’s strength and tactics. Leon understands that Raihan will not collapse merely because his first strategy fails.
  • Raihan and Baimu: Raihan openly challenges Baimu, treating the battle as a test of strength. Baimu’s quiet confidence and successful defenses provoke Raihan into escalating his attacks.
  • Aggron and Duraludon: Their interaction is primarily physical and psychological. Duraludon relies on overwhelming size and force, while Mega Aggron answers with immovability, endurance, and defiance.
  • Baimu and Aggron: Their precise coordination demonstrates deep mutual trust. Baimu’s commands allow Aggron to defend, endure, and ultimately convert G-Max Depletion into a powerful Metal Burst counterattack.
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Ch. 870Leon Was Overjoyed

Chapter Summary: “Leon’s Ecstatic Joy”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Mega Aggron withstands Gigantamax Duraludon’s powerful attacks, including G-Max Depletion and Metal Burst, suffering almost no meaningful damage.
  • Raihan becomes furious and frustrated that his strongest offense cannot hurt Aggron. Baimu’s defensive strategy—absorbing attacks and provoking Raihan into recklessness—works as intended.
  • Raihan orders Duraludon to use Brick Break. Mega Aggron unexpectedly dodges the attack by leaping into the air, surprising Raihan, Duraludon, the audience, and even Leon.
  • Aggron follows with a devastating Body Press, using its immense Defense to create an attack even more destructive than a Max Move. Raihan orders Protect, but Duraludon is overwhelmed.
  • The attack leaves a massive crater and knocks Duraludon unconscious. Mega Aggron wins, and the stadium erupts in cheers for both Aggron and Baimu.
  • Raihan accepts his crushing defeat but criticizes Baimu’s tactic of deliberately provoking him. Baimu explains that maintaining composure is a Trainer’s responsibility and that exploiting an opponent’s emotional weakness is simply part of battle strategy.
  • Raihan takes a commemorative photo with Baimu, Aggron, and the partially visible Gengar. He then vows to defeat both Baimu and Leon personally.
  • Baimu’s victory raises his ranking from 400th to 123rd place, bringing him closer to Great Ball Class. He reflects on the need to strengthen his entire team before facing future elite opponents.
  • After leaving the Arena, Baimu encounters Leon. Leon, thrilled by Aggron’s growth and eager to battle Baimu, invites him to a café, and Baimu accepts.

Character Developments

  • Baimu: Demonstrates tactical maturity, emotional control, and confidence in Mega Aggron. Rather than relying solely on overwhelming strength, he manipulates Raihan’s emotions and exploits his impatience. He also recognizes that his broader team must improve if he is to compete with Leon and future champions.
  • Mega Aggron: Reveals extraordinary defensive power, surprising agility, and overwhelming Body Press strength. Its performance shows that it has grown dramatically since its earlier appearance at the Ever Grande Conference.
  • Raihan: Experiences intense frustration when Duraludon’s strongest attacks fail to damage Aggron. His anger causes him to abandon rational judgment, but he eventually regains his composure, acknowledges Baimu’s superiority, and accepts the loss honorably. His determination to improve remains intact.
  • Leon: Becomes intensely excited by Aggron’s development. Seeing such a powerful opponent rekindles his own desire to battle and grow stronger. His enthusiasm is so extreme that he nearly crushes the wall he is leaning against, but he remains composed enough to leave before the battle concludes.
  • Duraludon: Fights with determination despite losing its Gigantamax form, but is ultimately outmatched and knocked unconscious.
  • Gengar: Appears humorously in the background of the commemorative photograph, reinforcing the unusual and chaotic nature of Baimu’s group.

Significant Themes

  • Strength versus strategy: Baimu wins not only because Aggron is powerful, but because he combines overwhelming defense with psychological tactics.
  • Emotional control in battle: Raihan’s anger gives him determination but also clouds his judgment. The chapter emphasizes that losing composure can be more damaging than lacking strength.
  • The pursuit of growth: Leon’s excitement reflects his constant desire to challenge stronger opponents, while Baimu plans to elevate his entire team to compete at the highest level.
  • Respect through competition: Although Raihan resents Baimu’s methods, he ultimately respects the victory and vows to surpass him.
  • Public glory and recognition: Aggron’s victory transforms the crowd’s attitude, showing how spectacular strength can win over even supporters of the defeated Trainer.

Character Interactions

  • Baimu and Mega Aggron work in complete coordination, recognizing that their defensive-counterattack plan has successfully trapped Raihan.
  • Leon observes Aggron’s battle with awe and develops a strong desire to fight Baimu directly.
  • Raihan confronts Baimu after the match, accusing him of using underhanded tactics. Their exchange becomes a mixture of rivalry, mutual respect, and humor.
  • Raihan and Baimu take an awkward but memorable photo together before Raihan declares his intention to defeat both Baimu and Leon.
  • Leon approaches Baimu privately after the battle and invites him for a café conversation, beginning a potentially important relationship between the two powerful Trainers.
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Ch. 871Dynamax Band

Chapter Summary: “Dynamax Band”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Baimu meets Galar Champion Leon at a café. Leon spends a long time taking photos with fans but remains cheerful and patient.
  • Leon introduces himself formally and explains that he invited Baimu because he wants to become friends after watching Baimu’s impressive battle with Raihan.
  • The two discuss Baimu’s World Championships ranking, the Porygon Phone, and possible promotion for the device. Leon explains that he is already committed to endorsing Chairman Rose’s Rotom Phone.
  • Leon offers to introduce Baimu to Rose, revealing that Rose admires Baimu and regrets failing to recruit him previously.
  • Baimu asks Leon about Calyrex, but Leon knows little about legendary Pokémon and suggests that his childhood friend Sonia may be able to help.
  • Leon reveals that he hopes Baimu will rise quickly through the rankings, since he is eager to face stronger opponents in the World Championships.
  • Before leaving because another crowd of fans arrives, Leon gives Baimu a Dynamax Band, allowing him to begin properly training in Galar’s Dynamax phenomenon.
  • Baimu considers two ways to practice Dynamax: absorbing Galar Particles from wild Dynamax Pokémon or borrowing a Galar League arena.
  • At the hotel, Baimu receives sparkling wine and a letter from the socially prominent brothers Sordward and Shielbert. The letter includes a ticket to the next day’s Vault Open Day.
  • Baimu discovers that the exhibition’s artifact list has not been made public, making him suspect that the event is designed mainly for influential guests.
  • That night, several of Baimu’s Pokémon become drunk after Mawile opens the wine and Gengar and the Dreepy siblings distribute it among the team. Baimu takes care of the intoxicated Pokémon and brings them to the Pokémon Center the next morning.
  • When Baimu arrives at the Vault, he finds police surrounding the entrance. Raihan explains that the exhibition’s centerpiece—a golden sarcophagus from an underground royal tomb—has been stolen.

Character Developments

  • Baimu: Becomes more connected to Galar’s important figures and gains access to a Dynamax Band. He remains cautious about Chairman Rose and Macro Cosmos while planning how to investigate Calyrex and the Vault. His relationship with Leon develops from formal acquaintance toward friendship.
  • Leon: Is portrayed as charismatic, generous, and genuinely considerate. Despite his fame, he enjoys meeting supporters and remains patient throughout the café crowd. He is also lonely at the top of Galar’s competitive scene and hopes Baimu can become a worthy future opponent.
  • Raihan: Appears responsible but stressed by the Vault theft. His position as Vault manager places him at the center of the unfolding mystery.
  • Baimu’s Pokémon: Their mischievous personalities are emphasized through the drinking incident. Gengar, the Dreepy siblings, and Mawile cause the trouble, while Porygon2 acts proudly self-sufficient and the other Pokémon react comically to the alcohol.
  • Sordward and Shielbert: Their extravagant gift and invitation reinforce their wealthy, socially connected image, though Baimu views their letter as full of empty boasting.

Significant Themes

  • Fame and public responsibility: Leon’s constant interactions with fans show the burden of being Champion, but also his willingness to fulfill supporters’ expectations.
  • Friendship and rivalry: Leon seeks Baimu’s friendship partly because he sees him as a potential high-level rival.
  • Technology and corporate influence: The discussion of Porygon Phones, Rotom Phones, Rose, and Macro Cosmos highlights competition between inventions and the growing role of corporate power.
  • Mystery and hidden history: Calyrex, the Vault, ancient scripts, royal tombs, and the stolen sarcophagus establish an atmosphere of legendary secrets and archaeological intrigue.
  • Comedic Pokémon companionship: The drunken Pokémon episode provides comic relief while showing Baimu’s responsibility for and affection toward his team.
  • Access and social status: The restricted information surrounding Vault Open Day suggests that powerful artifacts and historical knowledge may be controlled by elites.

Important Character Interactions

  • Baimu and Leon build rapport over coffee, discussing battles, technology, Calyrex, and the World Championships.
  • Leon offers Baimu a connection to Chairman Rose, while Baimu privately remains suspicious of Rose’s motives.
  • Leon gives Baimu the Dynamax Band as a gesture of encouragement and friendship.
  • Baimu’s Pokémon interact chaotically during the drinking incident, forcing him to care for them like unruly children.
  • Baimu reunites with Raihan at the Vault and learns from him that the exhibition’s most important artifact has been stolen, setting up the chapter’s central mystery.
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Ch. 872Golden Sarcophagus

Chapter Summary: “Golden Sarcophagus”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Baimu learns that a large golden sarcophagus has been stolen from Hammerlocke’s treasure vault. The sarcophagus was excavated from an Underground Royal Tomb and had not yet been opened because it required a specially designed key.
  • Because its lid depicts a crowned king riding a strange, hornless horse, Baimu suspects that the sarcophagus may be connected to Calyrex, the legendary Pokémon he is seeking.
  • The theft occurred under seemingly impossible circumstances: the sarcophagus vanished from a sealed glass case during a brief blackout, despite surveillance cameras showing nothing unusual.
  • Raihan brings Baimu into the treasure vault to inspect the crime scene. Baimu studies exhibition photographs and confirms that the king depicted on the sarcophagus is likely Calyrex, though the ancient artist represented it in a highly humanlike form.
  • Baimu notices that Raihan’s traffic delay may have been deliberately arranged. This leads investigators to discover that a recently hired security guard had contact with someone involved in the staged accident and had disappeared during the theft.
  • The guard confesses that he helped steal the sarcophagus. The thieves covered surveillance cameras and moved the coffin through underground waterways, but he refuses to reveal its location.
  • Police tracing the suspects’ movements identify a manor owned by Shielbert, revealing a likely connection to the former Galar royal descendants.
  • Before police can search the manor, the thieves begin livestreaming the sarcophagus. A woman claiming to be a royal descendant accuses the Galar League of stealing their ancestor’s coffin and announces that she will open it with a golden key to prove their lineage.

Character Developments

  • Baimu becomes increasingly convinced that the sarcophagus is linked to Calyrex. Although he initially does not want to act as a detective, his observations and intuition significantly advance the investigation.
  • He remains cautious about accusing Sordward, Shielbert, or their associates without proof, showing restraint despite recognizing their suspicious motives.
  • Baimu also struggles with the ethical question of whether he should open the sarcophagus himself if he recovers it or allow the authorities to handle it.
  • Raihan shows strong trust in Baimu, inviting him into the investigation and relying on his judgment. His concern over the theft also develops into renewed confidence when Baimu’s suggestion exposes the inside accomplice.
  • Officer Jenny is presented as competent and professional, quickly organizing the investigation, tracing the suspects, and obtaining a search warrant.
  • The former royal descendants are revealed to be more extreme than simple thieves: they intend to use the sarcophagus publicly and theatrically to legitimize their claim to royal ancestry.

Significant Themes

  • Mystery and deduction: The chapter shifts into a detective-style investigation involving an impossible theft, hidden accomplices, false alibis, and surveillance evidence.
  • History and distorted identity: The sarcophagus and tapestries preserve a version of Galar’s past, while the supposed royal descendants manipulate that history to support their claims.
  • The tension between curiosity and responsibility: Baimu wants to discover whether Calyrex is inside, but he questions whether opening the coffin without authorization would make him no better than the thieves.
  • Public spectacle and propaganda: The thieves use a livestream to frame themselves as victims and turn the sarcophagus’s opening into a demonstration of royal legitimacy.
  • Faith versus evidence: Baimu suspects the former royal descendants based on their past behavior, but deliberately waits for concrete evidence before accusing them.

Character Interactions

  • Raihan and Baimu develop a cooperative investigative partnership, with Raihan openly trusting Baimu’s instincts.
  • Baimu speaks with Officer Jenny but avoids being treated as an official detective, while Raihan presents him as a friend.
  • Baimu’s suggestion that Raihan report the staged traffic accident helps connect the security guard to the theft.
  • Raihan enthusiastically involves Baimu in every new development, while Baimu remains more skeptical and analytical.
  • The captured security guard’s smug reaction to the livestream suggests loyalty to the larger royal-descendant conspiracy.
  • The livestreamed declaration directly pits the former royal descendants against the Galar League, setting up a confrontation over the sarcophagus and whatever lies within it.
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Ch. 873Ah! Calyrex!

Chapter Summary: “Ah! Calyrex!”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Baimu, Raihan, and Officer Jenny rush to a country estate where descendants of Galar’s former royal family have stolen a golden coffin from an archaeological excavation.
  • The royal descendants livestream a declaration that the coffin and its contents belong to their ancestors, using public attention and political pressure to complicate the police response.
  • Although the police initially arrest several people, the Hammerlocke mayor and Macro Cosmos representatives intervene. Raihan is ordered by Chairman Rose to withdraw, leaving Baimu to remain at the ceremony.
  • Sordward and Shielbert invite Baimu to witness the opening of the coffin, believing it contains their royal ancestor.
  • A golden flower-shaped key activates the coffin, projecting a false “royal” star map before the lid opens.
  • Inside is not a human ancestor but Calyrex, an ancient, small, deer-headed Pokémon surrounded by flowers and grass.
  • The brothers angrily reject Calyrex and attempt to remove him from the coffin. Baimu stops them and publicly declares that their claims are fraudulent and that they are thieves who stole a cultural relic.
  • Officer Jenny orders the arrest of the royal descendants. Their political protection collapses, and the mayor is expelled by Macro Cosmos representatives.
  • Baimu defeats Sordward, Shielbert, their butler, and the livestream host before ending the broadcast.
  • Calyrex awakens and communicates telepathically with Baimu. After learning how much time has passed, Calyrex reveals that Baimu appears to be the only remaining person who believes in him.

Character Developments

  • Baimu becomes more assertive and proactive. Rather than merely observing events, he intervenes physically and legally to protect Calyrex and expose the brothers’ fraud.
  • Baimu also begins deliberately cultivating a relationship with Calyrex, recognizing the legendary Pokémon’s weakness and importance.
  • His confidence and combat ability are demonstrated when he defeats several opponents before they can use their Pokémon.
  • Raihan is placed in a conflicted position. He disagrees with Rose’s attempt to suppress the incident but obeys because of his duties as a Gym Leader and League representative.
  • Officer Jenny loses control of the situation temporarily because of political interference, but regains authority once the supposed royal claim is proven false.
  • Sordward and Shielbert are exposed as arrogant opportunists. Their claims of noble ancestry collapse when the coffin contains Calyrex instead of human remains, and their desperation reveals their ignorance and selfishness.
  • Calyrex awakens after centuries or millennia of sleep and discovers that his former kingdom and faith have vanished. His revelation that Baimu is his only believer creates a major new bond between them.

Significant Themes

  • Law versus political influence: The police, prosecutor, courts, League, mayor, and Macro Cosmos all represent competing forms of authority. The brothers exploit legal ambiguity and public opinion to avoid immediate punishment.
  • Historical ownership and cultural heritage: The chapter questions whether descendants can claim artifacts simply because they associate them with their ancestors. Once the coffin’s true contents are revealed, the brothers’ justification is shown to be fraudulent.
  • The manipulation of public opinion: The livestream allows the brothers to reshape the narrative, presenting themselves as defenders of royal heritage while concealing their theft.
  • Decline of faith and forgotten history: Calyrex’s awakening reveals how completely ancient beliefs can disappear over time. His power and identity are tied to whether people still believe in him.
  • Arrogance versus genuine nobility: The former royal descendants possess titles and confidence but lack wisdom, while Calyrex—the true ancient king—is weak, forgotten, and humble.
  • Truth overcoming spectacle: The elaborate ceremony, royal setting, and invented star-map interpretation are ultimately undermined by the simple reality of what lies inside the coffin.

Character Interactions

  • Baimu and Raihan discuss the legal uncertainty surrounding the livestream and the stolen coffin, highlighting their limited understanding of Galar’s laws.
  • Raihan quietly informs Baimu that Rose wants him to withdraw, showing the conflict between personal judgment and League obligations.
  • Sordward and Shielbert flatter Baimu and remind him of their gifts, attempting to maintain influence and secure his cooperation.
  • Baimu questions them about the arrests and exposes their strategy of using publicity to pressure the League.
  • When the brothers attempt to seize Calyrex, Baimu physically stops Sordward and denounces both men before the assembled crowd.
  • Baimu and Calyrex communicate telepathically after the rescue. Calyrex’s belief that Baimu is his sole surviving follower leaves Baimu shocked and establishes the central relationship likely to drive future events.
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Ch. 874Your Majesty! My Dear Subject~

Chapter Summary: “His Majesty! My Beloved Subject~”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Baimu learns that Calyrex considers him a believer because he believes in Calyrex’s existence and power, seeks its help, and treats it with respect. Calyrex labels his faith “shallow,” but accepts it.
  • Calyrex appoints Baimu as its temporary royal guard and “beloved subject.” Baimu helps the weakened Legendary Pokémon out of its golden coffin, despite Calyrex’s objections to modern, informal etiquette.
  • Baimu explains that humans now dominate the world and asks Calyrex to leave the situation to him. He promises to protect it and defend it from those who have forgotten its identity.
  • Officer Jenny informs Baimu that the golden coffin and Calyrex must normally be taken into police custody. Baimu negotiates for permission to care for Calyrex himself, since the Pokémon is a Legendary being with legal autonomy.
  • Jenny unintentionally offends Calyrex by speaking to it too casually, treating it more like a confused Pokémon than an ancient king. Baimu mediates, calming Calyrex while preventing it from reacting angrily.
  • Chairman Rose arrives with Oleana. After hearing Baimu’s account and seeing that Calyrex trusts him, Rose allows Baimu to take responsibility for the Legendary Pokémon.
  • Rose privately reflects that a faith-dependent King of Bountiful Harvest cannot guarantee Galar’s prosperity and suspects the underground tomb was an ancient prison.
  • Five minutes after awakening, Calyrex regains enough strength to fly, marking an important improvement after its prolonged weakness.

Character Developments

  • Baimu: Demonstrates diplomacy, adaptability, and strategic thinking. He carefully balances respect for Calyrex’s royal pride with modern realities, while also protecting it from legal custody and possible exploitation. His promises of loyalty strengthen Calyrex’s trust in him.
  • Calyrex: Revealed to be dramatically weakened by its long sleep and humanity’s loss of faith. Although proud, suspicious, and highly sensitive to disrespect, it becomes dependent on Baimu as its sole believer and source of support. It begins to trust him more deeply.
  • Officer Jenny: Shows awareness of Pokémon law and the danger of Legendary Pokémon, but her casual manner toward Calyrex reveals how completely modern society has forgotten its ancient status.
  • Chairman Rose: Displays his characteristic charisma and political skill, praising Baimu and quickly granting him authority over Calyrex. Beneath his genial behavior, however, he is already analyzing Calyrex’s limitations and the significance of its tomb.
  • Oleana: Acts as Rose’s cautious adviser, warning him that the unidentified Legendary Pokémon may be dangerous.

Significant Themes

  • Faith and belief: The chapter presents faith as trust in a deity’s existence, power, and authority rather than necessarily total spiritual devotion. Even Baimu’s “shallow faith” has tangible significance because Calyrex’s strength depends on belief.
  • Forgotten history and changing societies: Calyrex struggles to understand a world that has abandoned kingship and forgotten its name. Ancient traditions have been replaced by modern equality, bureaucracy, and legal systems.
  • Trust and dependence: Calyrex distrusts humanity but makes an exception for Baimu, regarding him as its sole reliable supporter. Baimu, in turn, uses trust to protect Calyrex from outside control.
  • Power and legitimacy: Calyrex’s former authority as a king has little practical meaning in the modern world, while Rose’s political influence allows him to control events through institutions and personal charisma.
  • Appearance versus reality: Calyrex maintains a majestic, commanding façade despite being physically helpless. Rose appears friendly and humble, yet privately scrutinizes Calyrex for strategic weaknesses.

Important Character Interactions

  • Baimu and Calyrex: Their relationship shifts from cautious interrogation to mutual reliance. Baimu flatters and protects Calyrex, while Calyrex elevates him to the status of royal guard and beloved subject.
  • Baimu and Officer Jenny: Baimu negotiates with Jenny to prevent Calyrex and the coffin from being seized. He also acts as an interpreter and mediator when Jenny’s informal approach angers Calyrex.
  • Calyrex and Officer Jenny: Their interaction highlights the conflict between ancient royal pride and modern casual attitudes toward Pokémon. Calyrex considers Jenny’s tone insulting.
  • Baimu and Rose: Rose praises Baimu and publicly places Calyrex under his care, creating an appearance of trust and cooperation. Baimu recognizes Rose’s impressive charisma but remains wary.
  • Calyrex and Rose: Calyrex becomes uneasy upon learning that Rose is Galar’s current “king,” fearing another confrontation with human authority. Baimu reassures it, reinforcing their bond.
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Ch. 875The King and the Giants

Chapter Summary: “The King and the Giants”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Calyrex’s golden coffin is removed, but Calyrex is uninterested in its former resting place and immediately demands that Baimu find its lost steeds, Glastrier and Spectrier.
  • Baimu explains that they cannot yet leave the city because the thieves who disturbed Calyrex’s sleep—descendants of Galar’s former royal family—must be judged. Calyrex misunderstands this as a terrifying continuation of human political conflict and becomes alarmed.
  • Baimu takes Calyrex through the modern city. Calyrex is astonished by cars, gasoline, Pokémon, Poké Balls, and other aspects of the modern world.
  • Gengar demonstrates entering and leaving a Poké Ball, frightening Calyrex because the process reminds it of painful past experiences. Baimu reassures Calyrex that he would never imprison it against its will.
  • Baimu and Calyrex travel by Hover Motorcycle to a secluded lakeside estate arranged by Shan Ren. During the journey, Calyrex nostalgically remembers riding with its beloved steeds and admits that it misses them.
  • When Baimu says he wants his homeland to become prosperous, Calyrex experiences a traumatic vision of an ancient human ruler pleading for fertile land, followed by images of betrayal, blood, and fire. It becomes disoriented and exhausted.
  • At the estate, Baimu introduces Calyrex to his many Pokémon, including the Legendary Giants: Regice, Registeel, Regirock, Regieleki, and Regidrago.
  • Regieleki and Regidrago immediately become enraged upon seeing Calyrex. Baimu recalls them to their Poké Balls before they can attack.
  • The other Regis explain that Regieleki and Regidrago regard Calyrex as their mortal enemy and blame it for their imprisonment. Calyrex admits that it defeated and sealed the five Crown Tundra Regis long ago after humans under its rule begged it to do so.
  • Calyrex says it deeply regrets the decision, explaining that, at the height of its power, it habitually fulfilled humanity’s wishes in order to preserve their faith. It stops short of explaining the later consequences.
  • Baimu remains cautious but does not press Calyrex further, instead leading it to its temporary room.

Character Developments

  • Calyrex: Revealed as powerful but emotionally fragile after losing the faith that sustained it. Its regal composure repeatedly breaks down in response to modern technology, the Poké Ball, memories of its steeds, and its past conflict with the Regis. It shows fear, loneliness, regret, and possible guilt over having obeyed humanity’s demands.
  • Baimu: Continues acting as Calyrex’s protector and intermediary, patiently explaining modern society and accommodating Calyrex’s discomfort. However, his attitude becomes noticeably sterner when he learns that Calyrex is responsible for the Regis’ imprisonment. He also reveals a personal wish for his homeland to prosper.
  • Gengar: Provides comic relief through exaggerated reactions, emerging from Baimu’s shadow and theatrically producing the Hover Motorcycle.
  • The Legendary Giants: Regice, Registeel, and Regirock are wary but controlled around Calyrex, while Regieleki and Regidrago harbor intense hatred toward it. Regirock offers Baimu a warning that Calyrex’s relationship with the Giants will be difficult to repair.

Significant Themes

  • The cost of dependence on faith: Calyrex’s former strength and confidence depended on human belief. Without it, the once-powerful king is insecure and vulnerable.
  • The danger of blindly granting wishes: Calyrex’s regret suggests that fulfilling human desires without questioning them led to serious consequences, including the imprisonment of the Regis.
  • Trauma and buried history: Calyrex’s visions of betrayal and violence show that ancient events continue to shape its behavior and relationships.
  • Tradition versus modernity: Calyrex struggles to understand cars, Poké Balls, Pokémon, and other modern inventions, emphasizing the gulf between its ancient world and the present.
  • Trust and loyalty: Baimu’s unwavering faith comforts Calyrex, while the Regis’ hatred reveals how loyalty can fracture when past actions remain unresolved.
  • Power and responsibility: The chapter questions whether a ruler should obey the people’s wishes unquestioningly, even when doing so harms others.

Character Interactions

  • Baimu and Calyrex develop a protective, but increasingly complicated, relationship. Calyrex calls him its “loyal subject,” while Baimu treats it respectfully yet begins challenging its past decisions.
  • Calyrex’s frightened response to the Poké Ball exposes its dependence on Baimu’s reassurance.
  • Calyrex’s memories are triggered by Baimu’s sincere statement about wanting prosperity for his homeland, creating an emotional connection between their goals and their histories.
  • The confrontation with the Regis creates immediate tension. Regieleki and Regidrago react violently, while Regice, Registeel, and Regirock explain the longstanding grudge.
  • By the chapter’s end, Baimu and Calyrex remain allies, but the revelation about the Regis introduces mistrust and unresolved conflict into their partnership.
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Ch. 876The Call of the Deer

Chapter Summary: “The Deer’s Call”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Baimu introduces Calyrex to the modern master bedroom, explaining the room’s furnishings and conveniences. Calyrex becomes increasingly irritated because Baimu treats it like an ordinary Pokémon rather than a king.
  • Exhausted by awakening in an unfamiliar era, encountering its old enemy, and reliving painful memories, Calyrex retreats to the bed and falls asleep.
  • Alone, Calyrex reflects on humanity’s progress. It is troubled by the realization that humans have achieved an advanced, comfortable civilization without its protection, seemingly proving correct the accusations of the man who once claimed that Calyrex was holding humanity back.
  • Baimu leaves to prepare lunch and asks the Indeedee to inform Calyrex that he is preparing an offering.
  • He explains Calyrex’s situation to his Pokémon and instructs them to treat it politely. He specifically warns Hydreigon not to provoke it and Mawile not to look down on it.
  • Baimu takes Hydreigon and Mawile grocery shopping so he can supervise the two Pokémon most likely to antagonize Calyrex. Blissey stays behind to help organize the kitchen.
  • The Pokémon hold a private meeting about Calyrex. Most dislike seeing Baimu humble himself before the newcomer and resent Calyrex’s perceived arrogance, though Blissey argues for patience and kindness.
  • The Regi Pokémon are also shown interacting. Regirock is carefree and unconcerned about their imprisonment, while Registeel and Regice remain thoughtful and withdrawn.
  • After shopping, Baimu prepares a traditional offering based on legends from Freezington. He hopes food will help win Calyrex’s trust and secure its cooperation in revitalizing the Orre region.
  • When Baimu brings the offering into the room, Calyrex immediately awakens and reacts eagerly to its smell.

Character Developments

  • Calyrex: Revealed to be proud, sensitive, and emotionally exhausted. Its royal identity makes it resent being treated casually, but its loneliness and insecurity emerge as it compares modern humanity with the world it once ruled. It begins to show interest in Baimu’s offering, creating a possible opening for trust.
  • Baimu: Demonstrates patience, strategic thinking, and concern for both Calyrex and his Pokémon. He tries to balance respect for Calyrex’s status with loyalty to his own companions, refusing to let Calyrex dominate them. His larger goal is not merely to use Calyrex’s power but to win its genuine allegiance.
  • Hydreigon: Acts aggressively toward Calyrex and appears eager to challenge or mock it.
  • Mawile: Displays quiet pride and condescension toward Calyrex, making her another potential source of conflict.
  • Blissey: Serves as the most understanding and supportive Pokémon, defending Calyrex from the others’ hostility and maintaining a particularly affectionate bond with Baimu.
  • Aggron and Porygon2: Take cautious, neutral positions, trusting Baimu’s judgment while remaining wary of Calyrex.
  • Dragapult and the Dreepy siblings: Show curiosity in different ways, with Dragapult secretly observing Calyrex and the Dreepy siblings being warned not to disturb it.

Significant Themes

  • Decline of old power: Calyrex struggles with the fact that humanity has prospered without its guidance, challenging its belief that it was essential to human survival.
  • Faith and devotion: The distinction between “shallow believers” and devoted followers is important. Baimu fears that Calyrex may abandon him if a more fervent believer appears.
  • Adaptation to a new era: Calyrex must adjust to modern technology, customs, and relationships after awakening from the past.
  • Chosen family and loyalty: Baimu’s Pokémon see themselves as a family united by shared hardship. Their loyalty to him makes them defensive when they believe Calyrex is receiving excessive deference.
  • Trust-building: Baimu recognizes that cooperation cannot be forced. He begins using hospitality, respect, and offerings to gradually earn Calyrex’s confidence.
  • Pride versus vulnerability: Calyrex’s royal arrogance masks sorrow and uncertainty, while Baimu’s Pokémon’s hostility partly reflects their protective love for him.

Important Character Interactions

  • Baimu and Calyrex: Their relationship is formal but strained. Baimu is deliberately respectful, while Calyrex feels he is still being treated as an ordinary Pokémon.
  • Baimu and his Pokémon: Baimu manages them like a family rather than soldiers, but he must restrain their jealousy and rebelliousness. His affection for Blissey, including a rare kiss on the cheek, causes playful jealousy among the others.
  • Hydreigon and Mawile versus Calyrex: Both are positioned as likely antagonists because of their aggression or pride.
  • Blissey and the group: Blissey acts as the moral counterbalance, opposing the idea of bullying Calyrex simply because it is unfamiliar and arrogant.
  • The Pokémon collectively: Their meeting reveals that they trust Baimu completely, but also believe Calyrex is the one at fault for creating tension.
  • Baimu and Calyrex at the conclusion: The offering immediately captures Calyrex’s attention, suggesting that food and traditional gestures may become the first successful step toward mutual trust.
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Ch. 877The King and the Offering

Chapter Summary: “King and Tribute”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Baimu brings Calyrex a serving of homemade cream stew, while the Porygon Phone secretly preserves an embarrassing photograph of Calyrex.
  • The aroma of the food awakens Calyrex’s memories of receiving tribute from people in the past. He realizes that tribute once represented the people’s faith in him, though he had mistakenly focused more on the quality and quantity of offerings than on the devotion behind them.
  • Calyrex initially refuses to eat because he has not yet blessed Baimu. Baimu cleverly argues that Calyrex’s existence is already a blessing and compares the stew to other tribute, including the missing Reins of Unity.
  • Reluctantly, Calyrex eats the cream stew and is overwhelmed by how delicious it is. He finishes the entire bowl and asks for another serving.
  • Eating triggers painful memories of a starving child who once shared his last food with Calyrex and ultimately died from the cold. Calyrex becomes visibly saddened, revealing that his relationship with tribute is tied to guilt and memories of those who believed in him.
  • Baimu prepares more stew with help from Blissey and Indeedee. He believes regular meals will gradually win Calyrex’s trust and persuade him to travel to Orre.
  • After lunch, Calyrex becomes sleepy and promises that he will eventually grant Baimu blessings before falling asleep. Baimu secretly photographs his unusual sleeping posture.
  • In the afternoon, Baimu seeks help from Regirock to contact Regieleki and Regidrago. Regirock brings him to Regice and Registeel, and the three Regis agree to move to an open area for a battle or test.
  • Baimu releases Regidrago, expecting to tame it as a Dragon Tamer. However, Regidrago immediately offers to become his helper if Baimu allows it to defeat Calyrex, creating a surprising complication.

Character Developments

  • Calyrex: Becomes less distant and more emotionally vulnerable. His initial pride and insistence on proper tribute give way to genuine enjoyment of food, dependence on Baimu’s care, and painful remembrance of his past followers. His promise to bless Baimu suggests growing trust.
  • Baimu: Demonstrates patience, psychological cleverness, and confidence in his cooking. He balances genuine concern for Calyrex with a strategic plan to win the Legendary Pokémon’s loyalty.
  • Porygon Phone: Continues acting as Baimu’s translator, assistant, and secret photographer, quietly preserving amusing moments.
  • Blissey and Indeedee: Receive Baimu’s appreciation for helping prepare the meal, reinforcing their supportive roles within the household.
  • Regirock: Reveals a playful, gentle side by carrying Baimu on its shoulders and socializing with Rookidee. It also serves as a mediator among the Regis.
  • Regidrago: Shows an aggressive and opportunistic personality by proposing to attack Calyrex in exchange for becoming Baimu’s ally.

Significant Themes

  • Faith versus ritual tribute: Calyrex recognizes that offerings were meaningful because they symbolized belief and gratitude, not merely because they were abundant or high-quality.
  • Food as emotional connection: Baimu’s cooking becomes a way to reach Calyrex emotionally, restore his strength, and establish trust.
  • Guilt and forgotten suffering: Calyrex’s memories reveal the human cost of his decline and the suffering of those who continued to believe in him.
  • Power and responsibility: Calyrex’s reluctance to accept food without first giving a blessing reflects his sense of duty as a king, while Baimu challenges his rigid understanding of that responsibility.
  • Manipulation mixed with sincerity: Baimu openly plans to win Calyrex over through food, but his care for the Pokémon and household is genuine.
  • Contrasting personalities: Calyrex behaves like a proud but conscientious monarch, while Baimu uses practical reasoning and persistence to overcome royal formality.

Character Interactions

  • Baimu and Calyrex engage in a humorous verbal struggle over whether Calyrex is permitted to eat. Baimu repeatedly argues around Calyrex’s objections until the king finally gives in.
  • Calyrex’s relationship with Baimu shifts from suspicion and formality toward dependence and trust, though Calyrex still calls him an “insolent commoner.”
  • Baimu affectionately interacts with Blissey and Indeedee, thanking them for assisting with the meal.
  • Regirock playfully carries Baimu and introduces him to Regice and Registeel, showing unexpected camaraderie between the Legendary Titans.
  • The chapter ends with Regidrago viewing Baimu’s request as an opportunity to challenge Calyrex, setting up a potentially dangerous confrontation.
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Ch. 878Little Giant

Chapter Summary: “Little Giant”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Regidrago asks Baimu to arrange a battle with Calyrex so it can release its deep resentment. Baimu initially suspects it wants to take advantage of Calyrex’s weakened condition, but Regidrago angrily proves that it wants a fair fight.
  • Baimu agrees to arrange the battle, though he intends to ensure Calyrex is not unfairly overwhelmed.
  • Regidrago then shares its memories with Baimu through the Heart of God. Baimu discovers that Regidrago’s hatred of humanity has weakened, while its fondness for him has grown.
  • Regidrago’s apparent anger is revealed to conceal deep loneliness. It had hoped Regieleki would become a companion after their imprisonment, but Regieleki does not share its need for companionship, leaving Regidrago emotionally hurt.
  • Baimu encourages Regidrago to bond with Regirock, Regice, and Registeel instead. The older Regis reluctantly support this idea and warn Baimu not to use his mental power on Regieleki because the Electric-type giant is far more dangerous.
  • When Baimu releases Regieleki, it immediately attacks him with lightning. Regice protects him and retaliates, causing the two Legendary Giants to begin fighting.
  • Regieleki declares that it will defeat the other Regis, Baimu, and eventually Calyrex. Regice accepts the challenge, while Registeel and Regirock escort Baimu away.
  • Baimu begins directing Regice’s battle strategy. Regice uses freezing terrain, Icy Wind, Lock-On, and Blizzard to counter Regieleki’s extreme speed. The chapter ends with Regice’s Blizzard engulfing Regieleki while the two attacks collide.

Character Developments

  • Baimu: Demonstrates compassion and moral restraint. Although he sees an opportunity to exploit Calyrex’s weakness, he refuses to arrange an unfair battle. He also shows increasing skill as a Pokémon strategist, actively directing Regice during its fight with Regieleki.
  • Regidrago: Initially appears driven by rage and revenge, but its memories reveal that its anger is rooted partly in loneliness and emotional rejection. It becomes more trusting of Baimu and accepts his suggestion to seek companionship among the other Regis.
  • Regice and Registeel: Continue acting as protective older siblings toward Baimu. Though they often bully Regirock, they are genuinely concerned for Baimu’s safety and warn him against using the Heart of God on Regieleki.
  • Regirock: Serves as the mediator and spokesperson for Regice and Registeel. Despite being repeatedly bullied by them, it delivers their warning to Baimu.
  • Regieleki: Is portrayed as aggressive, arrogant, and emotionally detached. Unlike Regidrago, it has no interest in companionship and focuses on revenge against Calyrex and defeating anyone who opposes it.
  • Calyrex: Does not appear directly, but its weakened condition and past victory over the Galarian Regis remain central to the conflict.

Significant Themes

  • Revenge versus fairness: Regidrago wants revenge, but Baimu insists that its eventual battle with Calyrex must be a genuine fight rather than an attack on a weakened opponent.
  • Loneliness and the need for companionship: Regidrago’s anger is shown to come partly from its isolation and failed hope of forming a bond with Regieleki.
  • Trust and emotional vulnerability: The Heart of God allows Baimu and the Regis to see one another’s memories and intentions, creating intimacy but also exposing them to danger.
  • Family and dysfunctional bonds: The Regis quarrel constantly, yet their arguments coexist with loyalty, protection, and concern for one another.
  • Power balanced by responsibility: Baimu possesses abilities that could mentally overwhelm Pokémon, but he is repeatedly reminded to use them carefully. His compassion limits how far he will go to win.

Character Interactions

  • Baimu and Regidrago establish a tentative alliance based on the promise of a future battle with Calyrex.
  • Baimu uses the Heart of God to understand Regidrago’s loneliness and offers it emotional support.
  • Regice, Registeel, and Regirock argue and fight among themselves but unite to protect Baimu from Regieleki.
  • Regice and Regieleki engage in a direct battle, with Baimu acting as Regice’s commander and strategist.
  • Porygon Phone translates the Regis’ speech, often adding humorous commentary and exposing misunderstandings between Baimu and the Pokémon.
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Ch. 879The Carrot Summit

Chapter Summary: “Radish Meeting”

1. Key Plot Points and Events

  • Baimu battles Regieleki while Regice is used to counter its attacks. Regieleki’s electric power proves insufficient against Regice’s immense Special Defense, and Regice escapes Regieleki’s Lightning Cage using Stomping Tantrum.
  • Baimu and the Legendary Giants overwhelm Regieleki, freezing it in place. He intends to subdue the stubborn Pokémon through repeated battles rather than release it.
  • Mawile and Hydreigon arrive too late to participate. Both try to help, but Hydreigon accidentally blasts apart Regieleki’s ice prison with Dragon Pulse, nearly hitting Mawile in the process. Mawile tries to retaliate, but Baimu separates the two and sends them home.
  • Regieleki refuses to negotiate, believing Baimu is connected to the ancient humans who once sealed it away. It also considers Regidrago a traitor. Baimu is frustrated because Regieleki will not accept his explanations.
  • Raihan agrees to lend Baimu a venue for Dynamax training, on the condition that Baimu battle him in a Dynamax match. Baimu welcomes the opportunity to combine training with real combat.
  • Baimu explains to Raihan that he wants Calyrex to restore harsh environments so wild Pokémon can survive there. He frames the goal as fulfilling an agreement rather than seeking personal glory.
  • Calyrex tries to remember what food its lost steeds, Glastrier and Spectrier, enjoy. Baimu takes it to a vegetable market to search for suitable food, partly to help strengthen their bond.
  • Calyrex becomes uncomfortable under the attention of modern humans, who stare at and photograph it. Eventually, it finds radishes that resemble the ones its steeds like, but realizes the correct variety must come from the Crown Tundra.

2. Character Developments

  • Baimu demonstrates patience, tactical intelligence, and determination. He has prepared himself for Regieleki’s stubbornness and is willing to fight it daily until it becomes cooperative. He also continues using practical, everyday activities to build trust with Calyrex.
  • Regieleki is established as proud, highly capable, and extremely difficult to communicate with. Its hostility is rooted in its belief that Baimu represents the people who imprisoned it, while its anger toward Regidrago comes from feeling betrayed.
  • Regidrago appears relieved that it negotiated with Baimu rather than immediately fighting. Its willingness to cooperate contrasts sharply with Regieleki’s refusal to compromise.
  • Mawile and Hydreigon display loyalty and comic competitiveness. Both want to contribute to the battle, but their impulsiveness causes trouble. Hydreigon is especially fearful of Mawile, having been repeatedly dominated by it.
  • Calyrex remains proud and accustomed to being revered as a king, but its vulnerability and dependence on Baimu are increasingly apparent. It dislikes being treated casually, yet tolerates Baimu because he protects it, feeds it, and helps recover its steeds.
  • Raihan acts as a supportive but curious ally. He accepts Baimu’s explanation about Calyrex and recognizes the value of battle-based training.

3. Significant Themes

  • Adaptation to a changing era: Regieleki and Calyrex both struggle with the modern world. Regieleki cannot accept that the present has surpassed the age it remembers, while Calyrex is overwhelmed by modern human curiosity and social customs.
  • Trust versus stubbornness: Baimu must earn cooperation from Pokémon that distrust humans or reject authority. The chapter contrasts Regieleki’s rigid hostility with Regidrago’s willingness to negotiate.
  • Growth through battle and experience: Baimu and Raihan recognize that actual combat is essential for mastering abilities such as Dynamax and Z-Moves.
  • Companionship and affection: Baimu uses ordinary activities, food, and shared experiences to deepen his relationship with Calyrex rather than relying solely on reverence or power.
  • Responsibility toward Pokémon and nature: Baimu’s plan to restore habitats shows his concern for wild Pokémon and emphasizes cooperation between humans, legendary Pokémon, and the environment.
  • Comedy amid conflict: The chaotic Mawile–Hydreigon interaction and Calyrex’s royal complaints lighten the otherwise serious themes of ancient trauma, captivity, and cultural displacement.

4. Character Interactions

  • Baimu commands Regice during its battle with Regieleki, praising its tactical response and discussing the importance of intelligent battling.
  • The Legendary Giants mock or criticize Regieleki, while Regidrago is insulted as a “traitor.” Baimu jokingly urges Regidrago to insult Regieleki in return.
  • Mawile and Hydreigon compete to help Baimu, but their intervention causes an accident and nearly starts another fight. Baimu acts as mediator and sends them away.
  • Regieleki rejects Baimu’s attempt at dialogue, forcing him to rely on patience and repeated battles instead.
  • Raihan and Baimu discuss Calyrex, Baimu’s motives, and the value of Dynamax battles.
  • Baimu and Calyrex interact as an uneasy king-and-follower pair: Calyrex expects devotion, while Baimu treats it affectionately but practically, guiding it through the modern world and taking it to search for radishes suitable for its steeds.
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Ch. 880Two Horses, One Rider

Chapter Summary: “Two Steeds, One Body”

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Calyrex struggles to cultivate two types of carrots—Shaderoot and Iceroot—for its two legendary steeds, Spectrier and Glastrier. Since its power is still severely weakened, it can only focus on one carrot box at a time.
  • Unable to find Baimu, Calyrex is forced to choose for itself. It selects the frozen soil, hoping to grow an Iceroot Carrot and summon Glastrier, while allowing Baimu to cultivate the other box elsewhere.
  • At Hammerlocke Stadium, Baimu trains against Raihan. His Dynamaxed Gengar is defeated by Raihan’s Gigantamax Duraludon because Gengar cannot adjust to its increased size and loses the mobility needed to evade Max Moves.
  • Baimu then sends out Hydreigon and decides to test a Z-Move against Dynamax, giving Raihan and the Gym Trainers an impressive demonstration.
  • After battling, Baimu and Raihan become closer. They share a bath and discuss Max Soup, which can give certain Pokémon access to Gigantamaxing. Baimu learns that he must travel to the Isle of Armor and find Mustard if he wants to obtain it for Gengar.
  • Back at the manor, Calyrex explains that frozen soil is naturally more fertile than the damp soil, making it more suitable for growing an Iceroot Carrot. Baimu plans to send the other soil to Orre so the Shaderoot Carrot can be cultivated there.
  • Calyrex performs its carrot-growing dance, but the effort leaves it exhausted after producing only a small sprout. The scene humorously contrasts its legendary reputation with its current weakness.
  • Baimu continues training at Hammerlocke Stadium while preparing for an eventual journey to the Crown Tundra to find Calyrex’s steed.
  • Calyrex proves to be extremely reclusive and spends most of its time indoors nurturing the carrot. It reveals that its power comes exclusively from faith, not sunlight or any ordinary source of energy.
  • Shan Ren fails to create any new human believers, while the Porygon Phone unexpectedly becomes one of Calyrex’s followers after asking it to fulfill Baimu’s wish.

Character Developments

  • Calyrex: Its weakened condition becomes increasingly apparent. Although still dignified and proud, it is anxious, dependent on others, and physically incapable of restoring its former kingdom quickly. Its choice of Glastrier reflects practicality, as frozen soil gives it the best chance of success. Its comical carrot dance also reveals a more vulnerable and endearing side.
  • Baimu: He remains pragmatic and resourceful, creating backup plans so that he can obtain both steeds regardless of which carrot grows first. He also expands his knowledge of Galar’s battle systems and begins planning a trip to the Isle of Armor for Max Soup.
  • Raihan: Raihan shifts from being a rival opponent to a friendly training partner. His battle skill, hard work, sociability, and enthusiasm for Dynamax battles are emphasized, as is his fondness for taking selfies.
  • Porygon Phone: It becomes an unexpected shallow believer in Calyrex, demonstrating that Pokémon can also form faith-based bonds with legendary Pokémon.
  • Gengar: Its defeat shows that Dynamaxing cannot be mastered instantly. Its lack of experience adapting to its enlarged body makes it vulnerable despite its increased durability.

Significant Themes

  • Decline from former glory: Calyrex’s present weakness contrasts sharply with its ancient status as a powerful king who once made barren lands flourish.
  • Faith as power: Calyrex’s strength depends entirely on belief, and the chapter explores how difficult it is to create genuine faith in a modern world where people no longer accept legends unquestioningly.
  • Adaptation and mastery: Baimu’s battle with Raihan demonstrates that powerful techniques such as Dynamax, Gigantamax, and Z-Moves require practice and adaptation rather than merely being activated.
  • Pragmatism and contingency: Baimu refuses to rely on a single outcome. By cultivating both carrot types through different methods, he ensures that either steed—or eventually both—can be obtained.
  • Legend versus reality: Calyrex’s grand historical image is undercut by its current frailty, constant sleeping, and exhaustion after nurturing a single sprout.
  • Human and Pokémon relationships: The chapter suggests that humans may be better at maintaining long-term belief, while Pokémon can still develop faith when they receive direct help or form personal connections.

Character Interactions

  • Calyrex and Baimu maintain a respectful “king and loyal subject” relationship, though Baimu often treats Calyrex’s behavior with amused practicality rather than awe.
  • Baimu and Raihan develop a friendship through repeated battles, following the recurring idea that rivals can become allies through combat.
  • Baimu consults Raihan about Max Soup, gaining information that expands his future plans.
  • Calyrex interacts with the Indeedee and Baimu’s Pokémon at the manor, but remains mostly isolated and homebound.
  • The Porygon Phone acts as both observer and commentator, teasing Baimu about Calyrex’s exaggerated reputation before becoming one of Calyrex’s believers itself.
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