Chapter 118: then title translation, then ===GLOSSARY=== then list

Pokémon: Talonflame (♂)

Type: Fire/Flying

Ability: Flame Body

Level: 36

Moves: Flare Blitz, Brave Bird

Held Item: Sharp Beak

IVs: 6

Base Stats: Total 499, HP 78, Attack 81, Defense 71, Sp. Atk 74, Sp. Def 69, Speed 126

…… (ellipsis) not named.

Its base stat total is 499, which is lower than Charizard's 534.

However, among all Pokémon, especially bird Pokémon, it is generally considered to be in the upper-mid tier.

Additionally, its larger size leads to a certain increase in stats, meaning all six base stats are higher.

In battle, it is fully comparable to Pokémon with base stat totals ranging from 530 to 540.

What also makes Ash feel at ease is that after evolving, Talonflame independently learned two powerful moves.

Flare Blitz and Brave Bird

These two 120-power physical moves, combined with Swords Dance, greatly boost Talonflame's battle power!

Although they both have recoil effects,

But Ash's Talonflame knows Roost, which can restore HP, though he hasn't used it yet, making him feel it's a shame.

Now these two moves really came at just the right time.

After taking off again, although Charizard's back sustained many wounds from friction, the flames on its tail burned at twice the scale.

Obviously, the Blaze ability was triggered.

Sharp noticed this, and Tierno's eyes lit up.

"Hot wind!"

But Ash naturally noticed this obvious situation as well.

"Hold on, Rain Dance!"

Shifting its limbs, Ash quickly dodged to the side, while Talonflame's body was once again shielded.

At the same time, a mass of dark clouds quickly gathered, completely covering the canyon.

Continuous raindrops fell, taking away the humidity in the air; a cool breeze brushed their faces, making everyone watching feel comfortable.

More importantly, Charizard's moves were restricted.

The flames on its wings continuously hissed as rain washed over them, emitting puffs of white smoke, and the heat wind it blew had reduced power.

Furthermore, the rain's restriction on moves is not limited to Charizard alone.

The hot wind mixed with flames, before even reaching Talonflame, had its strength further reduced by the rain.

The rain seeps into one's heart, yet what's cold is people's hearts.

Tierno was completely dumbfounded.

How can this be? My mighty Blaze advantage is just gone like that?

The pilot, Clemont, Serena, and others, even Fladeri who had not yet left, couldn't help but stare agape at the sight.

You can even use Rain Dance like that?

Not to mention…

Although they are all Fire-type Pokemon, battling in the rain does impose certain limitations.

But compared to the Charizard, whose flaming tail fears getting drenched by rain, the Fire-bodied Fearow that keeps warm is completely unafraid of rain.

Brave Bird!

Surging blue energy enveloped the Fearow, like a six- to seven-meter giant bird, suddenly soaring into the sky, circling once, then plunging down from high above!

This attack cannot be matched by force,

Almost before the Fearow had even flown up to high altitude, Tierno had already snapped out of his shock.

He issued a new command.

Smokescreen!

Pitch-black thick smoke spread rapidly, and in an instant, the strong winds beneath the Kalos Grand Canyon blew the smoke away.

It caught Tierno off guard.

Accompanying the Brave Bird's descent, Charizard ultimately could not escape defeat.

I lost…

Recalling his Charizard, Tierno, whose hair was drenched by the rain, showed a dazed expression at this moment.

Although he had prepared himself for defeat,

but when the moment of actual loss arrived,

Especially that final oversight of the battlefield led to the defeat.

Yet it still left Tierno with a sense of loss and regret.

That enjoyment of a peak battle, turned into a setback feeling from a basic mistake that caused defeat, made her mood especially irritable.

Clearly, she could have fought better.

Tierno didn't realize that, compared to most newcomers, her performance was already very formidable.

She even received high praise from Ash and the others in their hearts.

Fortunately, losing meant she would become Ash's girlfriend; Tierno blushed and quickly composed herself.

Inside the helicopter,

With confirmation from an Electric-type Pokemon, Fula Dali naturally knew that the opponents were Ash and Tierno.

Closing his eyes, Fula Dali savored the recent battle in detail,

and felt considerable admiration for both sides in his heart.

"What an unexpectedly remarkable battle; these are truly outstanding talents worth cultivating and recruiting!"

Even if they cannot be used by him,

as part of the final plan, after destroying most life on Earth, the origin of a new humanity would also be a good choice.

Thinking of this,

Fula Dali took out a storage box from the compartment beside the seat.

The scene caught the assistant lady's eye; a spark flashed in her pupils, and her gaze at Tierno was filled with envy and jealousy.

Soon,

Fula Dali stepped out of the helicopter.

"Clap clap clap! What a superb match of worthy opponents!"

The sudden applause drew Ash and the others' attention, and forced the flushed Tierno, who was just about to confirm her relationship with Ash, to look over.

"Miss Tierno must have debuted only this year, right?"

"Well... that is indeed the case, sir."

As he replied, Fula Dali's massive, towering stature put considerable pressure on Tierno.

She silently moved closer to her boyfriend, trying to find security in Ash.

"Allow me to introduce myself: I am the owner of the Fula Dali Institute, and this is a gift for Miss Tierno."

While speaking,

Fula Dali lifted the box in his hand, and after opening it, two Mega Evolution Stones came into everyone's view.

【Item】: Mega Evolution Key Stone

【Item】: Charizard Evolution Stone y

Tierno naturally recognized the Mega Evolution Stones, but what did Fula Dali intend by doing this?

"What is this?"

"Regarding the previous apology,

I am very sorry that Miss Tierno encountered such a distressing situation upon arriving in Carlos, and fell into danger."

As he spoke, a smile blossomed on Fula Dali's face.

"Earlier I was worried about what gift to give, but now that I've seen your brilliant duel with Mr. Ash, the answer is clear.

Coincidentally, I have a Charizard y Mega Evolution Stone with me; it feels like destiny, so please accept this gift, Miss Tierno."

"It's too precious; I can't accept it, and this issue should be explained by the Carlos officials, not by you, right?"

Tierno still refused.

Fula Dali laughed at her words,

"You are unaware of this: besides being the owner of the Fula Dali Institute, I am also the sole prince of the Carlos region."

"Mr. Fula Dali, to be honest, I really like this gift and would love to have it, but it is too valuable."

Tierno also knows well: a Mega Evolution item for a popular Pokemon like Charizard, whether x or y, is worth over a hundred million.

Using it as an apology is a bit excessive.

"I truly cannot accept it; you should keep it yourself. I accept your apology words, and let this matter end here."

These words, once spoken, instead made Fula Dali's eyes light up.

He liked Tierno even more.

Don't misunderstand; this is not a romantic liking between a man and a woman,

for a madman who has a pathological pursuit of beautiful things and even intends to destroy the world,

Tierno's wonderful character truly makes him like her even more.

Thus his resolve to give the Mega Evolution Stone to Tierno grew firmer.

He even looked at Ash with a pleading gaze, hoping Ash would say something for him.

Ash roughly guessed Fula Dali's appreciation of Tierno's fine character, and also wanted to know, before Tierno displayed her admirable qualities,

what Fula Dali's original purpose in presenting the Mega Evolution Stone was.

He nodded at that moment.

"Accept it; the Carlos officials indeed owe you an apology. As the duke of the Carlos region, I naturally must set an example."

Saying that, Ash showed a thoughtful expression.

"Since Mr. Fula Dali gave a Charizard item, then this Miracle Seed shall be given to Miss Tierno's Serperior."

Noticing Ash's address, Tierno's focus shifted to Ash,

she looked at Ash with a plaintive gaze, her little mouth adorably pursed!

Miss Tierno?

"Is this distant attitude a plan to dodge responsibility?"

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