Gourmet master of the Pokemon world

Chapter 266: You wouldn't want that… right?

Ange and Latios searched and searched, but couldn't find any Red Butterfly Grass, so they decided to move to another location.

Suddenly, Ange sensed a powerful aura rapidly approaching.

At the same time, Latios seemed to sense a dangerous presence and suddenly became alert.

Just then, a Pokémon wreathed in flames descended from the sky, riding a firebird.

After landing, the firebird transformed into a ball of fire on the Pokémon's nose.

This Pokémon was entirely crimson, covered in square scales, with fierce flames surging from its massive mouth!

Ange looked surprised; it was a Skeledirge! A Pokémon typically found in the Paldea region, and the Fire-type starter Pokémon of the Paldea region.

Skeledirge, the Singer Pokémon, Fire and Ghost type, capable of singing powerful and gentle songs. Its life-filled songs can heal the hearts of listeners and also make opponents lose their will to fight.

It is said that the fireball on its nose houses a soul, possesses independent consciousness, and can even change its shape through song.

It is because of this fireball that the Fire-type Skeledirge also has the Ghost type.

The firebird that Skeledirge rode on earlier must have been transformed from that fireball.

[Individual Values]

HP: 31

Attack: 31

Defense: 31

Special Attack: 31

Special Defense: 31

Speed: 29

After reading, Ange couldn't help but be shocked. Its level was actually as high as 95; no wonder it's the king! It was hard to imagine that there would be a Pokémon of this level in the Gothitelle Forest.

Skeledirge glanced at the Flabébé, Floette, and Lurantis lying in the flower patch and immediately let out an angry roar.

“Roar~~~”

Ange realized the situation was bad and immediately explained, “Skeledirge, we…”

However, before Ange could finish speaking, Skeledirge launched an attack.

It sang a loud song, and in the next second, raging flames turned into a sea of fire, sweeping toward Ange and Latios.

This was Skeledirge's signature move, Torch Song, which damages the opponent while also raising the user's Special Attack by 1 stage.

Seeing this, Latios didn't hesitate to fly forward, and a Light Screen erected in front of it, blocking all the oncoming flames.

However, while Latios and Ange were safe, the surrounding flower field was in a terrible state. Countless blooming flowers were scorched and turned to ashes in the sea of fire.

After seeing this scene, Skeledirge's eyes revealed a trace of sadness, but it was quickly overwhelmed by anger again.

Damn humans!

It sang a loud song again, and rolling flames appeared along with it.

Seeing this, Latios also used its signature move, and a dazzling and sacred light burst from its body, rushing towards the oncoming flames.

Boom!!!

With a loud noise, the two moves collided and exploded in the air. Scattered flames fell into the flower field, and large patches of flowers were burned down again.

Skeledirge's flames had a very high temperature, and plants would turn to ashes as soon as they touched it.

It was unknown how long it took for this flower field to grow, but destruction was only a matter of moments.

Ange felt a pang of heartache watching this.

Watching the ongoing battle, he pondered for a moment, then took out a Poké Ball. With a flash of red light, Latias appeared outside.

Ange: “Latias, use Rain Dance!”

“Woo~~” Latias nodded, then a blue light flashed in her eyes, and a blue orb of light was controlled by her to fly into the sky.

As the blue orb of light exploded in the air, the sky roared, followed by a large amount of dark clouds gathering, and soon a torrential rain poured down from the sky.

Latias's Rain Dance was very strong this time, and bean-sized raindrops fell extremely fast, making people's cheeks sting.

Thanks to this heavy rain, the flames in the flower field gradually extinguished, and the remaining flowers were finally saved.

Unfortunately, the previous fire was too strong, and most of the flower field had already been destroyed.

Also, because of this heavy rain, Skeledirge, as a Fire-type Pokémon, was greatly affected. Its efficiency in controlling Fire-type energy was greatly reduced, and the power of the Fire-type moves it used was not as good as before.

However, because it had used Torch Song many times, Skeledirge's Special Attack had been greatly enhanced at this time, making up for some of the negative effects brought about by the rain. For a time, Latios couldn't defeat it immediately.

Seeing this, Latias wanted to step forward to help, but Latios shook his head and refused.

It didn't want anyone else to interfere in the battle between it and Skeledirge.

Because it was raining, Latios did not hesitate to use Thunder.

Thunder always hits in the rain.

Rumble! Golden lightning flashed across the sky.

At this time, Skeledirge had given up continuing to use Fire-type moves. A huge black energy ball condensed in its mouth.

When the golden lightning fell from the sky, it opened its mouth and spewed out the black energy ball, hitting the lightning directly.

Thunder and Shadow Ball collided, and with a roar, the two moves exploded.

Because of the increase in Special Attack and the power bonus of a same-type attack, Skeledirge, in a situation where its level was not as good as Latios's, tied with the power 80 Shadow Ball and the power 110 Thunder.

At this time, a faint light flashed in Latios's eyes, and then a transparent light cluster rose into the sky without Skeledirge noticing.

At this time, Skeledirge launched another attack on Latios, still using Shadow Ball.

Latios moved nimbly, dodging the Shadow Ball with a flash.

But no one thought that the Shadow Ball would directly hit the unconscious Flabébé, Floette, and Lurantis.

Seeing this scene, Skeledirge, who was in a rage, instantly sobered up, and a trace of astonishment flashed across its face.

Ange also didn't expect this to happen and shouted immediately: "Latias!"

“Woo~~” Latias understood and immediately rushed towards Flabébé and the others at the fastest speed.

Fortunately, Ange and Latias were very close to Flabébé and the others. At the moment the Shadow Ball landed, Latias arrived in time and protected Flabébé and the others behind her with Light Screen.

Seeing this scene, Ange and Skeledirge both breathed a sigh of relief.

At the same time, Skeledirge looked at Ange with a hint of surprise.

Humans are despicable and ungrateful creatures, how could they help their opponents?

Before Skeledirge could figure it out, two rays of light suddenly flashed in the sky, and then two light wheels fell from the sky, hitting it one after the other.

Skeledirge screamed and fell to the ground.

It turned out that Latios had secretly used the super-powered move, Future Sight, just now. It activated right when the Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile was stunned.

As the Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile fell, the rain summoning ended. The dark clouds gradually dispersed, and golden sunlight streamed down, coating the ruined flower field in a layer of gold.

An Jie wiped the rain from his face and walked towards the Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile, his clothes soaked.

Having lost consciousness, the flames around the Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile had extinguished, leaving only the small fireball on its nose gently flickering.

An Jie pried open the Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile's large mouth and poured the juice milk, which restored its stamina, into it. He then instructed Latios to throw a Heal Pulse at it before getting up and walking towards the Flabébé and its companions.

After feeding the Flabébé and its companions juice milk as well, An Jie found a secluded spot and changed out of his wet clothes.

When he returned, the Flabébé and its companions had just woken up.

Upon seeing An Jie, they trembled in fear and gathered around the unconscious Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile.

"Labe ~"

"Hula ~"

"La la ~"

The five Pokémon anxiously called out to the unconscious Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile.

An Jie said helplessly, "You attacked me first, so shouldn't I be the one who's afraid?"

Upon hearing this, Lurantis quickly shielded Floette and the three Flabébé behind it, still looking wary.

An Jie continued, "I really don't have any malicious intent. I only came here to find Red Nectar to save my friend."

Saying this, he asked Lurantis, Floette, and Flabébé, "By the way, do you know where I can find Red Nectar?"

Lurantis: Hmph, I won't tell you.

Floette, Flabébé: That's right, that's right!

Seeing the five Pokémon refusing to speak, An Jie sighed deeply.

Since the Flabébé and its companions were unwilling to say, An Jie decided to leave and find it himself.

However, at this moment, one of the Flabébé whispered, "Labe ~ Labe ~" You won't find it…

An Jie, with his sharp ears, heard this mumble and asked in confusion, "Why not?"

Startled by An Jie's sudden turn, the Flabébé quickly hid behind Lurantis.

"Labe ~ Labe ~" I just won't tell you!

An Jie was caught in a dilemma. Should he leave or stay…

Just then, the Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile slowly opened its eyes.

"Kele ~" Human!

The Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile's attitude was unfriendly, and An Jie quickly said, "You can't beat us, so it's best not to attack rashly again."

"Woo ~"

"Woo ~"

Latias and Latios floated on either side of An Jie, staring at the Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile with intimidating gazes.

The Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile recalled the scene where it had almost harmed the Flabébé and its companions, and instantly calmed down.

It couldn't even defeat one Latios, let alone two.

Continuing to fight was indeed unwise.

"Labe ~"

"Hula ~"

"La la ~"

The Flabébé, Floette, and Lurantis gathered around the Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile, looking at it with concern.

It was clear that the Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile, as the king of the forest, was well-loved by the Pokémon.

"Kele ~ Kele ~" The Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile said it was fine and apologized to the five Pokémon for almost hurting them and destroying the flower field.

When it saw the Flabébé and its companions unconscious, it had been too angry, and its rage had taken over its reason.

The five Pokémon shook their heads, saying it was fine. The Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile hadn't done it on purpose; it had done it to protect everyone in the forest, and they could understand.

As for the flower field, they could replant it.

After finishing talking with the Flabébé and its companions, the Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile looked at An Jie and said,

"Kele ~ Kele ~" Human, don't even think about getting Red Nectar from us!

In recent years, the amount of Red Nectar in the Gothia Forest has been decreasing. Except for one place, only one or two sparsely grow.

If An Jie wanted to harvest enough Red Nectar, only the Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile could help him.

An Jie asked, "What do you want in order to give me the Red Nectar?"

The Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile said fiercely, "Don't even think about it. I won't give the Red Nectar to any humans. Humans are hateful! Despicable! Ungrateful!"

Upon hearing this, An Jie couldn't help but feel troubled. The resentment was almost reaching the sky!

"I know you hate humans because your child was stolen, but I didn't steal your child. My friend is waiting for Red Nectar to treat his illness. Can't you make an exception?"

The Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile firmly shook its head in refusal. "Even if you kill me here today, I won't give you the Red Nectar!"

An Jie scratched his wet hair and said irritably, "Don't force me. If you push me too far, I'm capable of anything!"

"What do you want to do?" Upon hearing this, the Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile looked at An Jie warily, while protecting the Flabébé and its companions behind it, afraid that An Jie would go crazy and harm them.

An Jie said, "Are you really not going to give it to me?" As he said this, his gaze gradually became dangerous.

The Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile was worried that An Jie would go crazy and harm the other Pokémon in the forest, so it blurted out, "Unless you can find my child!"

An Jie was stunned. "Are you kidding me? Your child was stolen decades ago. Where am I going to find it for you!"

The Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile said, "I don't care. I won't give you the Red Nectar if you don't agree!"

An Jie was angry. "You…"

And so, the human and the Pokémon were at a stalemate.

After a long time, the Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile also felt that it was indeed making things difficult for him, so it took a step back and said,

"I can give you the Red Nectar first, and then you can slowly help me find my child. I won't set a deadline for you, as long as you help me inquire in the human world."

Decades had passed, and the Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile knew that it would be difficult, even hopeless, to find its child.

But deep down, it still held a glimmer of hope.

Fortunately, Ghost-type Pokémon have longer lifespans than ordinary Pokémon. As long as its child had evolved to its final stage, it would definitely still be alive.

"Okay, I'll help you find your child!" An Jie thought for a long time and finally chose to agree. "But I can only say I'll do my best. As for whether I can find it, that's up to fate."

The Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile nodded. "Okay, doing your best is enough."

An Jie thought for a moment and said, "Then please tell me what happened when your child was stolen, and some information about the thief, such as their appearance or name."

"Okay…" The Bone Crest Great Roar Crocodile nodded upon hearing this, and then its thoughts drifted back to more than fifty years ago, and it began to tell An Jie about what happened back then.