Chapter 448: Paradox Pokémon

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After hearing Steven's commission, Qingyu's first reaction was:

Worthy of being the intelligence network of a Champion, even such things that not many people in Paldea know about, he has already figured out.

Qingyu of course knows the "Pokémon from the past" in Steven's mouth.

The Paldea League official did not record any specific intelligence about them, and even deliberately blocked this part of the news to avoid causing panic.

But paper can't wrap fire; the accident that happened in Area Zero and the act of blocking Area Zero made various cities in Paldea circulate the urban legend of "monsters from Area Zero."

Although most of them are nonsense and have no truth at all, just "news charm moments" to attract attention, and there is no need to clarify.

But only one is correct, and the sighting records are still increasing—

Located in the Asado Desert near Cascarrafa, a monster that looks 70-80% similar to Donphan but has a terrifyingly large body has appeared recently, and occasionally humans who want to cross the desert will notice its existence from afar.

Of course, facing such a behemoth, it is impossible for normal people to get close, so what is circulating in Paldea now is just some blurry photos.

But Qingyu, who knows more intelligence, is very clear that the "monster from Area Zero" is real.

"How much intelligence do you know?"

Qingyu didn't rush to respond, but asked Steven back.

"Not too much, just heard some rumors recently."

Steven quickly stood up, and while speaking, revealed a smile of success.

"However, judging from Teacher Qingyu's reaction, my guess should be right?"

"..."

Good guy, so it was trying to trick me just now?

Good job, Steven, looking thick-browed and big-eyed, it turns out you are also so "quality"!

Qingyu couldn't help but roll his eyes.

However, in fact, even if Steven didn't say it, he would sooner or later go to meet the "special Pokémon from the past" in Steven's mouth.

Because according to the order of the Path of Legends, after collecting three kinds of Herba Mystica, his next target is exactly the special individual that successfully escaped before Area Zero was blocked and is currently lurking in the Asado Desert.

That is a powerful Pokémon called Great Tusk, and it is also the fourth Titan on the Path of Legends, with very strong strength.

To this day, Paldeans still don't know what Heath saw after entering Area Zero two hundred years ago.

But one thing is certain—

Those Pokémon in his book that obviously don't conform to common sense and couldn't possibly appear have been gradually confirmed during the exploration of Area Zero.

Whether they are bodies made of various metals full of technological sense, or rugged appearances, as if they are ancient existences, they are all individuals that have never appeared in any other region.

These things are actually real? Completely inconsistent with the research theory of the Pokémon world...

And for this part of Pokémon, the Paldea League temporarily used the content in Heath's book and named them "Paradox Pokémon," or Paradox species.

Great Tusk is one of them.

It seems to be the ancient ancestor of Donphan, and its appearance is extremely similar to Donphan.

Perhaps because it has survived since ancient times and retained the most primitive wildness, Great Tusk's personality is the exact opposite of the gentle Donphan, and it will attack any creature that approaches it indiscriminately.

And because Great Tusk also seems to possess a certain wisdom, after seeing the power of humans in Area Zero, it will not actively attack humans now, but try to stay away.

So after half a year since the incident, its existence is still not known to many people.

The Alliance is also quite troubled by this, but the impact of the Area Zero incident before was too great, and it hasn't been cleaned up yet; the Alliance is also particularly short of manpower, plus there is no event of Great Tusk attacking humans, so it can only be left alone for now.

Of course, if someone can help solve this hidden danger, Chairman Geeta should also be happy to do so.

So Qingyu thought about it and decided to agree to Steven.

After all, the difficulty in the game is obviously lowered; the levels of these Paradox Pokémon in Area Zero are all outrageously high, and the strength of Great Tusk, which successfully escaped from the dragon's den and tiger's lair, will only be higher.

If I go alone, it's really possible to flip the car.

With a Champion-level hitter like Steven, obviously there is no trouble in this regard.

"If you want to see the legendary Paradox Pokémon, today should not work; its habitat is in the Asado Desert on the other side of Paldea."

"So, go back and prepare today; I'll come to Mesagoza to find you tomorrow morning?"

"Of course."

Seeing Qingyu agree, Steven quickly nodded and smiled.

"As Teacher Qingyu's ten-year fan, I look forward to seeing what you look like when you battle offline."

After speaking, Steven jumped directly onto the top of the Metagross beside him and quickly disappeared.

"Good guy, Metagross that can fly, is this legal of yours?"

Watching Steven leave, Qingyu couldn't help but complain.

In the Pokémon games of earlier generations, Fly was a very important hidden move that could help trainers quickly shuttle between various cities.

And Metagross theoretically cannot learn this move.

However, reality obviously has more than just Pokémon that can fly to go to the sky; for example, Metagross that uses the Earth's magnetic force to achieve ultra-high-speed flight, Psychic-type Pokémon that can float or even teleport using telekinesis, etc., all have powerful effects of carrying people for travel.

Thinking about it, it's quite reasonable.

Who is the flying mount in Steven's hand?

Skarmory.

Like Corviknight, it is made of hard steel all over, and its body structure determines that riding it will definitely be very bumpy...

Relatively speaking, is a UFO structure like Metagross more suitable?

While Qingyu was complaining in his heart, he quickly took out the Poké Ball and recalled the companions who had finished eating beside him.

Since he had already promised Steven to go to the Asado Desert, he would go back early today to prepare.

Even if this journey has a god-level teammate like Steven, doing more preparation can make the battle smoother.

Because of the power of Herba Mystica, Miraidon restored part of its power again, and its jumping ability also became stronger.

So on the way back, it didn't need to take a detour, and it could easily jump over the hillside with one leap, saving a lot of time.

It's just that Qingyu, who was sitting on its back, experienced an unknown number of weightlessness feelings like a drop tower along the way, so he made a decision in his heart—

Letting Miraidon restore all its power is imminent, and I also need to get a motorcycle that can fly, otherwise it's too miserable!

After returning to the Sunny Gym, it was almost dark.

And it was also at this time that a few lines of small characters flashed before Qingyu's eyes.

【Main quest "Path of Legends" has been updated.】

【Current quest: Collect Herba Mystica, awaken Miraidon's full-bloom posture. (Current progress 3/5)】

【Reward: Random Gold Item*1, currently being issued...】

【Reward: "Melancholy Prince" has been issued!】

Qingyu, who had just stepped into the door, was stunned for a moment, and quickly recalled—

Oh, it turns out I still have main quests?

After traveling for a trip and being a Gym Leader for so many days, fighting wits and courage with these little smart kids of Naranja Academy every day, he almost forgot that he still had quests issued by the system...

Thinking of this, as Qingyu mobilized his mind, a small toy made of white cloth quickly appeared in his hand.