Chapter 1088: Treasure Hunter Raifort

Four people remained in the semifinals.

Could the armored youth secure a top-four finish, fight for second, and look toward the championship!?

—The answer was negative.

The ace Pokémon of the previous conference winner was Mega Charizard X; even Mega Scizor and the Aegislash ancestor couldn't block that violent firepower.

Perhaps to highlight his strength, the entire screen turned orange-red after being scorched by flames.

【You lose to the winner of the previous conference】

"Charizard, you are so ruthless!"

All Baimu patted his forehead.

He didn't expect Teacher Charizard to have been famous a century ago; other Pokémon were like stepchildren, so maybe only Pikachu could spar with it?

The number of fan arts was another matter.

At the beginning of the last century, it dominated Kalos; at the beginning of this century, it dominated Galar.

What a favored Pokémon!

Inside the screen.

The armored youth appeared a bit regretful; it could be seen that he thought he could go further.

But there is always someone stronger, and a mountain higher than another.

【Your League challenge path ends here, but the path to family revitalization has just begun; you understand that the real test is about to come】

When the armored youth chose to betray his class, he was bound to suffer the fierce onslaught of the nobles.

A traitor is more detestable than an enemy; this is something everyone agrees on.

The light screen began to dim.

Following that.

Illustrations with their own narration appeared.

【Your family is ostracized by all the nobles, but you accept the League's invitation and become a member of the new Elite Four】

【You soon gain the love of the people, and the family prospers because of this】

【You accompany the Kalos League for fifty-six years, sitting in the position of Elite Four to the extreme; during this period, you see the rise and fall of countless nobles and deeply feel that the initial decision was correct】

【During your tenure, you strive to spread the way of the knight, and the Kalos knights shine because of you】

【Your deeds infect the younger generation; not long after you pass away, your descendants walk your path again, gain the recognition of Aegislash, and recapture the position of Elite Four】

The scene froze.

In a black-and-white photo, an old man wearing armor sat in the center, surrounded by young people like a knight order, and above his head, the "heirloom" Aegislash stood proudly.

【Simulation ended】

"So it really was Wikstrom's ancestor."

All Baimu looked at this "family photo" and understood the armored youth's real-world identity.

Most of the surviving nobles in Kalos now hid behind the scenes; Lysandre had poked his head out for a while, but after Team Flare was destroyed, he became a good boy again.

Wikstrom's family was one of the few active on the stage.

However... his family's old mansion seemed to have been transformed into a Hall of Chivalry?

All Baimu flipped through his phone.

Alright, he guessed wrong.

Wikstrom built the Hall of Chivalry elsewhere, and Ash's future Sirfetch'd would train there.

Continuing to search for the deeds of Wikstrom's ancestor, he found a man named Miewik.

It's just that he wasn't the first Elite Four, nor did he sit in the position of Elite Four for decades.

Instead, it was his son who served as Elite Four for eleven years.

"Adaptation... no wonder it needed the Heart Like Iron talent."

All Baimu looked at Miewik's deeds and found that the turning point was the part where the nobles collectively exerted pressure on his family.

Miewik in the simulation plot went all the way to the end, but Miewik in reality couldn't withstand the pressure and chose to compromise.

But he didn't stop, but waited for the opportunity to support his son.

Finally, he succeeded.

"Sigh, a life influenced by a decision." All Baimu shook his head slightly.

Suddenly, he wondered if the simulation plot was a parallel world?

The simulator came from Arceus, and Arceus watched the Pokémon multiverse; perhaps it just intercepted what happened in a certain parallel space-time?

Very likely!

You have to know that parallel worlds have always existed in the anime, and many theatrical versions and anime episodes have no connection at all.

All Baimu didn't dwell on it anymore, his gaze falling on the popped-up rewards.

【Fixed reward: TM × 9 (can specify type)】

【Fixed reward: Knight's Family Heritage—Steel-type Move Chapter (can be read repeatedly)】

【Fixed reward: Aegislash's Battle Memory—Ancient Conquest Chapter (can be read repeatedly)】

【Choice reward 1: Any Pokémon increases by 7 levels (below lv90)】

【Choice reward 2: Obtainable Legendary Pokémon clue (limited to 600 base stat total and below)】

【Choice reward 3: Skill—Destiny Bond (can choose a Pokémon to learn)】

【Choice reward 4: Keep the 【Heart Like Iron】 talent for the next round of simulation】

Huh?

This memory reward—

All Baimu's gaze locked onto Aegislash's memory; the knight's memory was within his expectations, belonging to the category of getting what he lacked.

Ancient conquest, huh.

Great! I'll have this dream tonight! Play it like a first-person battle game!

He revealed a satisfied smile, and the moment he stood up, he attracted the attention of many Pokémon, their eyes revealing a meaning.

'Is it over?'

The Trainer's part was over, their war had begun!

This time, they had to take the lead!

Among the Pokémon present, except for the few that were already level 90 and the single-minded Galarian Corsola, the others were all more or less active.

Scream Tail, addicted to games, was very strange, especially seeing the Shiny Gengar not moving.

"Aya?"

No one paid attention to it.

Everyone was looking at All Baimu, who was stretching and loosening his muscles.

It puffed up its cheeks in anger, then remembered it couldn't make a sound, and its body, which was already bigger than a Jigglypuff's, grew a circle larger.

Just then.

"Scream Tail~ come here~"

All Baimu smiled and beckoned to it.

Scream Tail immediately deflated, pointed at itself with a small finger, and after getting All Baimu's affirmation, trotted over under the gaze of a group of Pokémon.

"Aya~"

What do you want with me, aya?

Scream Tail looked up happily, completely unable to see the previous unpleasantness.

It could be seen that this pink, chubby fellow had an advantage—it didn't hold grudges, and Pokémon that didn't hold grudges were naturally very likable.

All Baimu patted its head, which felt better than a rubber ball, and said, "Let's learn some skills."

Since it was a variant of Jigglypuff, it stood to reason that its move pool should be about the same, and according to the test during the day, this guy's type was also determined.

Fairy and Psychic!

【Pokémon: Scream Tail】

【Type: Fairy + Psychic】

【Gender: None】

【Height: 152cm/11kg】

【Ability: Protosynthesis】

【Level: 60】

【Moves: Pound/Sing/Disable/Howl/Boomburst】

【Bite/Body Slam/Rest/Play Rough/Hyper Voice/Psychic Fangs】

The data on the ability came from the Turo AI; the effect was that it would increase a certain stat in harsh sunlight.

All Baimu originally thought it would be the same as the Beast Boost, but it seemed not.

What exceeded his expectations even more was Scream Tail's level.

Level 60!

You have to know that Tier 2 gods like Regidrago and Regieleki were only level 70; no wonder even Geeta thought Area Zero was dangerous. How many Trainers could handle a high-level map where level 60 Pokémon were roaming around everywhere?

He kneaded Scream Tail's ears.

Because his technique was excellent, Scream Tail not only didn't feel annoyed, but even looked like it was enjoying it.

"Aya~"

But soon its attention shifted elsewhere.

It was said that infusing Pokémon with levels and skills were two different feelings.

After infusing levels, the Pokémon's emotions would become calm, as if they had grown from children to adults.

After infusing skills, the Pokémon would become excited and couldn't help but want to try them out.

Scream Tail really wanted to try it out now!

"Let's go, let's go out and train." All Baimu knew Scream Tail must be unable to hold back now, so he prepared to go out very understandingly.

This made Gengar and the other Pokémon, who were full of anticipation, extremely disappointed.

Wasn't it time yet?

"Sha..."

Hydreigon, lying beside the sofa, gave a mocking cold laugh, having clearly forgotten how miserable it was when it was once preempted by Mawile.

But soon it was stuck.

Because All Baimu didn't take it when he went out, he took the idle Miraidon.

"Sha sang—"

Before it could protest, the ruthless All Baimu had already closed the door.

The room was quiet.

"Hee hee hee hee..."

Laughter rang out, and the embarrassed Hydreigon turned its head quickly; all the Pokémon put on an expression that it had nothing to do with them.

The most suspicious Gengar whistled and played games.

Hydreigon snorted, flapped its wings, and returned to the bedroom; the heartbroken creature needed comfort from the pillows and bedding that still held All Baimu's scent.

Outdoors.

All Baimu rode Miraidon, holding Scream Tail, shuttling through the secluded and deserted streets, jumping up and down freely, until the moment they leaped over the city wall and moat.

"Gash~!"

"Wuhu~!"

"Aya~!"

The three existences that shouldn't have appeared in the world shouted to their heart's content, not caring at all even if they were watched by wild Pokémon.

Finding an open space.

All Baimu guided Scream Tail to use new moves—【Dazzling Gleam】, 【Boomburst】, 【Psyshock】, and 【Sunny Day】.

Learn these four first, and learn other moves after mastering them.

Practiced for a while.

The Sunny Day caused a bit of a stir, attracting a passerby... though it couldn't really be counted as a passerby.

"Champion?"

"Teacher Raifort?"

All Baimu looked at the history teacher Raifort, who was wearing strange clothes, holding an iron shovel and a spade, and was covered in dirt. "Why are you..."

Why do you look like you've been digging up someone's ancestral grave in the middle of the night?

Then he heard an extremely faint sound.

"Gimmighoul! Gimmighoul!"

All Baimu looked carefully and saw a Gimmighoul in its Roaming Form standing on Raifort's shoulder.

This little thing was very excited as soon as it saw him.

Raifort was a bit embarrassed. "Cough, cough, couldn't sleep at night, so I did some activities."

All Baimu: "Your activity is a bit..."

"Oh my! Don't mind so much! These two of yours are Iron Serpent and Scream Tail, right?"

Raifort directly changed the subject.

All Baimu wondered: "How do you know? But Iron Serpent has been renamed; it's called Miraidon now."

"Is that so? I read it in a book. Champion, I'm not bragging, but I know Paldea's history best—what dynasties, secrets, ancient tombs, seals, and grave robbing—"

"Hmm?"

"Spoke too soon! Sorry, sorry!"

Raifort chuckled twice.

When the two were talking, Gimmighoul appeared very nervous, as if it were conveying some kind of message.

Miraidon and Scream Tail both noticed this and quietly reminded All Baimu.

Suddenly.

Raifort's expression stiffened, her eyes lost their light, and her head and hands drooped, appearing exceptionally eerie.

"Gimmighoul! Gimmighoul!"

The Gimmighoul on her shoulder became increasingly panicked, but for some reason, it didn't run away.

Dark mist rose from beneath Raifort.

"Hehe, hehehe..."

Eerie laughter echoed in the wilderness, and the history teacher, as if possessed by a ghost, was full of malice.

Miraidon and Scream Tail were both frightened by her, but the cyber lizard was no longer what it used to be, so it bravely changed into a battle stance and blocked in front of All Baimu.

Seeing this, Scream Tail also stepped forward and puffed up its cheeks, looking very much like it would shout if she came any closer.

All Baimu pulled them back. "It's fine, leave it to the professionals."

"Aya?"

"Gash?"

Just when the two Pokémon were confused, another tail appeared on the other shoulder of "Raifort."

She turned her head, just in time to meet a pair of lecherous triangular eyes, and let out a scream as if startled.

"I—!!"

"Lutuo."

Dragapult's expression was serious, and without hesitation, it swung its tail and slapped "Raifort" across the face!

Pfft!

Raifort was slapped to the ground, and the black mist actually detached from her body.

It tried to rush toward All Baimu, who was standing behind the two Pokémon.

"Gash!"

Zzz!!

Electric current exploded!

Miraidon hissed, and the so-called ultimate rigid and ultimate yang thunder in fantasy novels instantly pierced through the black mist!

Boom!

Like a firework going off, the black mist exploded and completely dissipated between heaven and earth!

"Gash?"

Miraidon didn't expect this guy to be so fragile, and a look of contempt appeared on its face.

Dragapult flew back to its Trainer's side and smiled with narrowed eyes.

"Lutuo~"

"Well done, I forgive you for going out without permission." All Baimu grabbed its triangular head and shook it.

He discovered Dragapult was following behind when Scream Tail started practicing moves.

He had intended to deal with it when he got back.

He didn't expect it to actually encounter an opportunity to make up for its mistake.

All Baimu approached Raifort; the Gimmighoul on her shoulder was landing on the side, wiping away non-existent sweat with lingering fear.

"Gimmighoul! Gimmighoul!"

It was a bit angry that the human in front of it couldn't understand its secret signal.

It had said for so long that there was a problem!

All Baimu ignored it, squatted down, and shook Raifort awake; the latter looked around in a daze.

"How did I get here... Oh, I remember. I was possessed by an evil spirit."

Raifort sat cross-legged, covering her head with one hand, looking like she had a headache.

Without All Baimu's questioning.

She embarrassingly told the whole story.

It turned out that under the lure of Gimmighoul, she went to a nearby underground tomb to hunt for treasure.

As a result, there were no treasures inside, but there was an evil spirit that hadn't returned to the Spirit Realm, which directly possessed her!

If she had returned to the academy, who knew what kind of school mystery would have been left behind.

"Unlicensed archaeology is grave robbing, Teacher."

All Baimu said very seriously.

Raifort scratched her messy hair. "Wasn't I lured by Gimmighoul and 'ghost' obsessed?"

"I don't think so. If you didn't have that thought, you wouldn't have taken the bait even if it tried to lure you."

"……Hehehe."

Raifort giggled incessantly, not taking the bait.

The scapegoat Sinistcha was staring down the Scream Tail, as if betting on who would look away first.

All Baimu suddenly thought of something and said, "Teacher Raifort, I heard that in Paldea's past, some treasures turned into Pokémon?"

"Are you interested in this?"

Raifort's eyes lit up.

(End of chapter)