Chapter 1056

In a world where held moves are not restricted, 【Taunt】 is nothing short of a god-tier skill.

It restricts those status moves to the greatest extent.

All Pokémon that rely too heavily on status moves will become timid and cautious in front of it.

Of course.

Most Champions fear no Taunt; even without boosting moves, their Pokémon can still erupt with exaggerated power.

But if one can seal off one or two key moves, it will undoubtedly be a huge profit.

Right now, what Umbreon has decided to seal is Chesnaught's 【Spiky Shield】, an alternative 【Protect】 that is very unfriendly to physical attackers.

When Pawmot was knocked flying by Avalugg's Ice Spinner, it immediately used 【Thunder Wave】 on it, utilizing its 【Volt Absorb】 ability to help recover health.

"What a... surprisingly good helper?"

Geeta raised an eyebrow.

Poppy also smiled and praised, "Umbreon-chan is amazing!"

Umbreon's excellence lies in its superb positioning; whenever Chesnaught or Avalugg tries to approach it, it immediately creates distance.

Thanks to Pawmot's persistent entanglement, it is very difficult for Geeta to find an opportunity to have them attack Umbreon.

At the same time.

Pawmot used 【Skill Swap】 on Umbreon, changing Umbreon's ability from 【Synchronize】 to 【Volt Absorb】.

In this way, whenever Chesnaught and Avalugg approach Umbreon, they use 【Discharge】, causing both to become paralyzed, and while Umbreon successfully escapes, it can also recover health as a result.

Arven was initially unconvinced by All Baimu's evaluation, but soon began to cheer for the two girls.

The coordination between the two sides was truly flawless, taking every point into account.

"Impressive, but I'm a bit unfamiliar with this student, Penny..." Art teacher Hassel squinted.

Logically, there shouldn't be a student in the whole school he doesn't know.

All Baimu twitched the corner of his mouth.

She stays in the dorm as a shut-in every day, not going out and staying up late to cultivate; it would be a ghost story if you knew her.

What's more strange is that Penny previously had no friends and was bullied, so staying in the dorm all day was normal. Now that she has the conditions to be a social butterfly, she still chooses to be a tech geek...

Habit of life?

As his thoughts flowed, Pawmot in the arena was first blocked by Icicle Crash, followed by Chesnaught rushing forward, swinging its arm wrapped in green fluorescent light fiercely!

【Wood Hammer】!

Boom!

The icicles shattered, and Pawmot was sent flying horizontally!

Umbreon didn't fare any better; just as it retreated, it was caught by Chesnaught's Pin Missile and blasted into a mess.

Arven's forehead broke out in a nervous sweat, and Poppy also let out a cry of surprise.

"Umbreon—"

Penny showed an anxious look.

A loophole appeared in the steady situation, and Geeta mercilessly pressed the attack, with the two Pokémon feigning a focus on Umbreon while actually attacking Pawmot, striving to take it out first.

Geeta knew very well that the support role Umbreon brought was far more exaggerated than Garganacl.

Restricting the opponent's moves, lowering stats, and recovering health.

Chesnaught and Avalugg were annoyed by the entanglement, and even when surrounded, it still tried to use Baby-Doll Eyes to lower the attack power of the two Pokémon.

A spirit of dedication no less than Garganacl's made Geeta raise an eyebrow.

This kind of battle style that fully highlights the other side is interesting once, but the second time it's inevitably a bit dull...

Therefore.

She chose to take out Pawmot.

Strangely, Pawmot did not rescue Umbreon; its choice was to take advantage of its companion being surrounded, using Quick Attack to circle the arena to the back of Avalugg, and used Low Kick!

Thud! Boom!

Avalugg was actually flipped over completely, smashing heavily into the ground!

The massive glacier body, under the powerful kinetic energy of its own weight, showed cracks, clearly having suffered heavy damage!

"Ugh..."

But Umbreon didn't have it easy either; it took a close-range Hammer Arm from Chesnaught and was hit by Avalugg's Icicle Crash before it fell, already in a state of being a candle in the wind!

Geeta didn't miss the opportunity, immediately ordering Chesnaught and Avalugg to attack Pawmot!

The flipped Avalugg's Ice Spinner was still very powerful, knocking Pawmot flying on the spot, while Chesnaught provided long-range cover fire with Bullet Seed!

Bang bang bang!

The arena was filled with smoke.

The duo of Pawmot and Umbreon were beaten to opposite sides, unable to reach each other, and both were left with low health.

The outcome seemed to be set.

The Elite Four sighed for the two, the great situation just now was buried in an instant, it was too bizarre.

"Pokémon battles are truly ever-changing. Huh? What's with that expression of yours?"

Rika commented, but found that Arven, who had been very worried before, now had a slightly strange expression.

All Baimu nodded and said, "You're right."

As the words fell.

Umbreon let out a long howl and fell, unable to battle.

"Is this... Wish?"

Geeta had a realization and immediately ordered Chesnaught to finish off Pawmot.

Umbreon, at the last moment, tried to restore Pawmot's health?

No!

Not the last moment!

Pawmot suddenly moved, its palms clasped together, facing the sky, as if praying.

Geeta's tone was more urgent, "Avalugg, Icicle Crash!"

She was afraid Chesnaught's damage wouldn't be enough.

Actually, it was enough.

But before being knocked down by Bullet Seed and Icicle Crash, Pawmot successfully used 【Revival Blessing】!

The fainted Umbreon was revived!

Immediately following, Penny shouted without hesitation: "Copycat! Revival Blessing!"

Double Revival Blessing!!

This tactic was actually pulled off!

Pawmot stood up, the light of prayer falling, inlaying it with a golden edge.

Nemona couldn't suppress her excitement and shouted: "This move is hard to use, but it's also very useful!"

【Revival Blessing】.

Normal-type status move.

It can restore half the health of a fainted companion and bring them back into battle!

This is a miracle move recognized by leagues everywhere!

Although it can only be used once, it can turn the tide in a critical moment!

Just like right now.

The situation was completely reversed.

A Pawmot near full health and an Umbreon with plenty of stamina, battling a Chesnaught and Avalugg that were truly candles in the wind!

Geeta applauded in admiration.

"Nemona, and this student Penny, with you in Paldea's future, I can finally rest easy."

Clearly no older than thirty, yet acting like someone about to retire.

All Baimu muttered to himself, watching as Pawmot, under the boost of 【Helping Hand】, took out Chesnaught with one 【Close Combat】, and then kicked Avalugg's "bad leg" with one 【Low Kick】.

Bringing this decisive battle to a perfect close.

The Elite Four applauded one after another.

"Nemona! As expected of you!"

"Student Penny, I look forward to your performance in the next art class; a Trainer like you will surely be able to create beautiful paintings!"

"Pawmot-chan! Umbreon-chan! Very cool!"

"I have two vouchers for the Poké Mart..."

Amidst the bustling words.

Arven's eyes were full of surprise; he nudged All Baimu with his elbow, experiencing for the first time what it meant to be a teammate, and for the first time feeling joy for someone else's victory in battle.

All of this, in his view, was thanks to All Baimu.

"We're going into the pit officially, are you ready?"

"Of course!"

——

Cascarrafa.

A town with simple architecture but hiding many gourmet restaurants.

Kofu is the Gym Leader here, and also a regular at every store.

At this time, the four of them patronized the most famous Poké Mart in Cascarrafa, because the gate to Area Zero is located here.

And Elite Four Hassel extended a warm invitation.

Not standing on ceremony with him, everyone ordered a pile of delicacies, as if to bolster their own spirits.

"Regarding Area Zero, to put it bluntly, even the League knows very little."

Kofu wiped his mouth, his face wooden as he said: "It was fine a long time ago, but in recent years, many dangerous Pokémon have inexplicably appeared in the crater. They are of unknown origin, with bizarre postures, and have injured many of the researchers we sent in."

Arven opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but held it back.

Kofu: "You must be careful when entering; Area Zero is full of unexpected situations, sometimes even electrical signals are blocked, and the League can provide you with very little help."

All Baimu asked: "So currently, the only ones most familiar with that place are Professor Turo and his research team?"

"Yes."

Kofu nodded, "But after the Terastal Orb was developed, the members of Professor Turo's research team basically withdrew.

"Currently, only Professor Turo and Professor Sada are still inside, but they haven't contacted us for a long time."

Everyone looked at each other, all feeling the situation was a bit strange.

Professor Turo told them he wanted them to spread his great research.

Everyone hadn't paid much attention to it before.

Now, after hearing Kofu's words, they felt it was very strange.

Rather than asking them... Professor Turo should have had better choices, right? Even if the important Violet Book was with Arven.

But he could have completely asked people from the League.

Could it be... Professor Turo doesn't trust the League?

The slight favor All Baimu had just developed for Geeta began to slowly decline at this moment.

However.

Professor Turo might not be a good person either, right?

Although this thought is very offensive to Arven, parents who haven't contacted their son for many years have problems themselves.

He took a sip of juice, his heart churning, but his surface was as calm as a spring.

The other three saw his appearance and calmed down as well.

This is the role of a backbone.

After eating.

Kofu sent the four to the cave leading to the gate and urged: "The Flying Taxi has already been prepared for you; if you can't hold on, call it to pick you up!"

"Okay!"

Everyone nodded, passed through the pitch-black tunnel, and saw a huge building.

It had a huge, old polygonal sphere and a high-tech base that also looked like it was in disrepair.

"It is said that this gate seals Area Zero, preventing the dangerous Pokémon inside from escaping..."

Arven said softly.

Entering the facility, it was pitch black inside.

Penny observed the surroundings immediately, and before Porygon2 could act, she successfully activated this dormant equipment.

"Looks like it hasn't been used for a long time..."

"Arven, didn't you come in once?" Nemona looked at Arven curiously.

Arven turned his head, "I, I came in from another way..."

Can't say he found a way to climb over, right?

All Baimu was about to speak when a familiar yet strange voice came from overhead.

"Biometric identification, confirming..."

"Biometric identification, confirming..."

"Champion All Baimu! You've finally arrived! I've been waiting for you! It looks like you've already gathered excellent partners!"

The speaker was actually Professor Turo.

But that mechanical voice just now...

Arven's expression instantly became unpleasant, both because of his long-standing resentment toward Professor Turo and his dissatisfaction with him ignoring him and only talking to All Baimu.

Nemona and Penny, one having witnessed it personally and the other having heard of it long ago, were not curious about the speaker's identity.

"Student ID 803B121, Penny. Welcome."

Tch!

A gate in the distance opened.

Professor Turo said: "I hope you reach the bottom of the Paldea Crater as soon as possible; from the elevator on the right, you can go to the room below."

Arven couldn't help it, "Dad! I'm saying—"

"... Proceed."

Professor Turo didn't give him a chance to speak.

This left Arven feeling powerless and resentful.

All Baimu patted his shoulder and said to Nemona and Penny, who were exchanging glances: "Alright, let's go!"

The four followed the elevator to the bottom level of the gate.

A large door opened, revealing the vast Paldea Crater.

Everyone looked out, their eyes unable to pierce the thick clouds to see the true appearance below.

Nemona was surprised, "Automatic door?"

"No, it should be remotely operated." Penny adjusted her glasses thoughtfully.

Professor Turo's voice came again.

"Champion All Baimu, you should have brought Miraidon, right? Thank you for taking care of it; using its flying ability, you can descend into Area Zero."

Penny was stunned, "No elevator or anything? How did previous researchers get down?"

"After you get down, I will contact you again; I hope you are safe and sound."

Professor Turo closed the mic again on his own.

Arven was speechless.

Nemona showed great interest and rushed to the edge of the entrance without protective measures, "Let's go quickly! We'll be able to see the Pokémon of Area Zero soon, I'm really looking forward to it!"

"Wait!"

Penny was so startled she almost dropped her glasses, "Has she always been this bold..."

At the edge.

All Baimu looked at the clouds below and raised his hand to release the giant Steelix and Miraidon.

Actually, one giant Steelix was enough to carry all four.

But he cared about the riding experience and didn't want it to be too crowded.

Penny subconsciously hid behind Nemona; she was always grabbed and licked by Miraidon, so she had a bit of psychological trauma.

However.

The situation she imagined didn't happen.

Miraidon looked left and right, then looked down, clearly shrinking back a few steps.

Nemona stepped forward curiously and touched it, "What's wrong with you?"

"Hmph! Must be afraid of heights, right?"

Arven mocked it twice and jumped onto the Steelix's head.

All Baimu also touched Miraidon, feeling its fear at this moment, and said softly: "It's okay, I'm here, I've got your back, go down boldly!"

Miraidon looked at him, then at his waist, and its courage gradually returned.

It pressed its body and twisted toward Nemona, and when the latter laughed and got on its back, it ran to find Penny.

"I can do it myself—"

Penny didn't have time to react before she was already thrown onto its back.

Following that, Miraidon called out to the Steelix and took the initiative to rush into Area Zero!

"Gah-sii!!"

Paldea Crater!

Your Emperor has returned!

?? PS: Py a new book—

? New work by Qiche de Feng! "Pokémon: Picked Up Cosmog at the Start"!

? (End of chapter)