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Chapter 180
Chapter 1063: The Penultimate Act
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"So this scroll is just a Move TM?"
Elite Four Huayue was the first to react.
It seemed to be an exclusive move for Rayquaza but, thinking outside the box, perhaps if he obtained this TM, his other Pokémon could learn it too!
The eyes of the others beside him immediately lit up.
A powerful Move TM, not to mention the chance to form a bond with Rayquaza... The prospect was very appealing!
"Then let the Dragon God Trial officially begin!"
The Elder announced in a deep voice, spurring everyone on.
However, following the established order, Ash and the other two Outsiders were placed at the end of the line.
"Good, let's see how this works."
"Usually, in scenarios like this, the protagonists are always the outsiders."
"True, the locals are usually just supporting characters."
The three of them whispered amongst themselves at the back, and in the spacious yet enclosed stone chamber, their voices naturally reached the ears of the Draconid People.
"Damn it, these Outsiders!"
Ponfo and the others looked furious, but they immediately steeled themselves, determined to perform at their best.
"Ai..."
From the side, the Elder merely sighed, as if she had expected this all along.
Indeed.
The member of the Draconid People with the closest connection to the Lord Dragon God had died unexpectedly many years ago...
Only her daughter, Zinnia, remained.
The latter had once secretly broken into the stone chamber, attempting to pull out the scroll to prove her bond with Rayquaza.
In the end, she did manage to make the dragon's mouth open a considerable amount... but she was ultimately unable to take it out.
"Zinnia, ah, where have you gone now?"
The Elder's gaze held a trace of worry.
Later, the young woman left Meteor Falls on her own accord, no longer planning to solve the disaster with the ancestors' methods, but wanting to save the world with her own strength.
Despite sending out the Draconid People to search for her multiple times, they found no trace of Zinnia.
"I hope that this time, a true Dragon God Emissary can be chosen."
The Elder's gaze firmed, but she placed most of her hope on the three Outsiders at the back.
Soon, the trial began. Ponfo was the first to walk up the steps.
However, it wasn't a simple matter of pulling it out directly by hand.
"I'm counting on you, Flygon!"
He sent out his partner, Flygon. The moment it appeared, it immediately noticed the red-haired maid behind Ash and shivered instantly.
Ponfo then placed his token—a Dragon Scale fragment—into Flygon's hands.
A Dragon Fang is an item that can increase the power of Dragon-type moves.
This Dragon God fragment, however, could imbue the holder's Dragon-type moves with a faint aura of Rayquaza.
"Flygon, aim for that spot and use Dragon Breath!"
The next moment, Ponfo pointed his finger toward a protruding brazier located above the dragon head statue.
Boom! Fwoosh!
A cyan-white Dragon Breath roared out and landed on the brazier, instantly igniting a cyan flame.
Rumble! Rumble!
The entire stone chamber began to tremble. In particular, the eyes of the Rayquaza statue in front of Ponfo turned into blood-red pupils, looking as if it had been fully triggered.
With the preparations complete, Ponfo swallowed nervously and stretched out his arm, his expression solemn.
"So that's how it works?"
Ash and the other two were amazed. No wonder they were required to catch a Dragon-type Pokémon beforehand.
Immediately, the three of them fixed their gazes on Ponfo's hand, curious about what would happen next.
Ponfo's hand grasped the scroll, and he began to exert his strength, attempting to pull it out.
However, the large golden fangs in the dragon's mouth showed no signs of loosening. They held the scroll firmly in place, and his efforts had no effect whatsoever.
He strained until his face turned red, but the scroll didn't move an inch.
"Ai, you have no fate with the Lord Dragon God... Next."
Seeing this, the Elder sighed and then gave a command:
"Swablu, if you please."
"Coo coo~"
This chubby Swablu flew near the brazier, flapped its wings, and stirred up a pink whirlwind.
Pshhh!
The Dragon Breath flame on the brazier was instantly extinguished, as if it had encountered a stream of water.
Although this unevolved Swablu had not yet obtained the Fairy-type, Fairy Wind was still the natural counter to Dragon-type moves.
It seemed the Dragon Breath flame on the brazier was connected to the trial-taker, meaning the next challenger could not use the flame left by the previous one.
With the flame extinguished, the previously trembling stone chamber instantly fell silent.
Seeing this, Ponfo retreated with a downcast expression, his initial arrogance gone.
The next two challengers from the Draconid People also wore cautious expressions as they walked up to the Dragon God statue one by one.
They carried the Dragon Scale fragment, unleashed Dragon Breath, and then began to pull the scroll.
But the scene was exactly the same for all three of them.
"Ai..."
This scene made the Elder shake her head repeatedly.
Zinnia had at least managed to make the fangs separate slightly, but for these three, they didn't even budge.
How could they possibly pull it out with brute force!
"Next, I can only place my hopes on those three."
The Elder looked at Ash and the other two with a hint of expectation. Although they weren't local Draconid People, with disaster looming, there was no time to be picky.
"Hmph, then let this great one see what this is all about!"
At this, Elite Four Huayue once again swaggered up the steps with an arrogant gait, the corner of his mouth crooked.
"Come out, Zweilous!"
Copying the others, he gave the Dragon Scale fragment to his newly caught partner, then waved his thumb and commanded:
"Now, use Dragon Breath!"
"Awooo!"
Zweilous understood, and its two heads immediately spewed two streams of cyan-white flames that intertwined as they roared out.
Parental Bond: Dragon Breath!
Pshhh…!
This caused the flames in the brazier above to swell with immense power.
Elite Four Huayue then thrust his hand into the dragon's mouth, gripped the scroll tightly, and began to pull with all his might.
But after straining for a long time, the fangs of the dragon's mouth didn't move in the slightest...
Trial failed.
"Damn it! What kind of Dragon God doesn't know how to appreciate talent!"
Seeing this, Elite Four Huayue could only recall his Zweilous. As he walked down the staircase, he didn't forget to curse and mutter.
If the Draconid People hadn't been watching from below, he would have already commanded his Zweilous to blow up this dragon head statue.
The Elder: "..."
She shook her head and signaled for Swablu to use Fairy Wind again to extinguish the Dragon Breath.
Meanwhile, Yuki and Ash were playing rock-paper-scissors at the back. In the end, Yuki was the unlucky one and had to go up early.
"I've got this!"
Ash's expression immediately brightened, a look of absolute confidence on his face.
After all, according to this kind of routine, it's always the one in the final, climactic spot who is the true victor.
"Damn it...!"
Yuki naturally knew this as well, but his expression still soured as he walked up the steps.
However, looking at the Dragon God statue before him, which was shaped like a piece of dung, his gaze quickly filled with battle intent.
Fun fact: the term "penultimate act" actually refers to the second-to-last one to perform!
---
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, everyone!
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
"So this scroll is just a Move TM?"
Elite Four Huayue was the first to react.
It seemed to be an exclusive move for Rayquaza but, thinking outside the box, perhaps if he obtained this TM, his other Pokémon could learn it too!
The eyes of the others beside him immediately lit up.
A powerful Move TM, not to mention the chance to form a bond with Rayquaza... The prospect was very appealing!
"Then let the Dragon God Trial officially begin!"
The Elder announced in a deep voice, spurring everyone on.
However, following the established order, Ash and the other two Outsiders were placed at the end of the line.
"Good, let's see how this works."
"Usually, in scenarios like this, the protagonists are always the outsiders."
"True, the locals are usually just supporting characters."
The three of them whispered amongst themselves at the back, and in the spacious yet enclosed stone chamber, their voices naturally reached the ears of the Draconid People.
"Damn it, these Outsiders!"
Ponfo and the others looked furious, but they immediately steeled themselves, determined to perform at their best.
"Ai..."
From the side, the Elder merely sighed, as if she had expected this all along.
Indeed.
The member of the Draconid People with the closest connection to the Lord Dragon God had died unexpectedly many years ago...
Only her daughter, Zinnia, remained.
The latter had once secretly broken into the stone chamber, attempting to pull out the scroll to prove her bond with Rayquaza.
In the end, she did manage to make the dragon's mouth open a considerable amount... but she was ultimately unable to take it out.
"Zinnia, ah, where have you gone now?"
The Elder's gaze held a trace of worry.
Later, the young woman left Meteor Falls on her own accord, no longer planning to solve the disaster with the ancestors' methods, but wanting to save the world with her own strength.
Despite sending out the Draconid People to search for her multiple times, they found no trace of Zinnia.
"I hope that this time, a true Dragon God Emissary can be chosen."
The Elder's gaze firmed, but she placed most of her hope on the three Outsiders at the back.
Soon, the trial began. Ponfo was the first to walk up the steps.
However, it wasn't a simple matter of pulling it out directly by hand.
"I'm counting on you, Flygon!"
He sent out his partner, Flygon. The moment it appeared, it immediately noticed the red-haired maid behind Ash and shivered instantly.
Ponfo then placed his token—a Dragon Scale fragment—into Flygon's hands.
A Dragon Fang is an item that can increase the power of Dragon-type moves.
This Dragon God fragment, however, could imbue the holder's Dragon-type moves with a faint aura of Rayquaza.
"Flygon, aim for that spot and use Dragon Breath!"
The next moment, Ponfo pointed his finger toward a protruding brazier located above the dragon head statue.
Boom! Fwoosh!
A cyan-white Dragon Breath roared out and landed on the brazier, instantly igniting a cyan flame.
Rumble! Rumble!
The entire stone chamber began to tremble. In particular, the eyes of the Rayquaza statue in front of Ponfo turned into blood-red pupils, looking as if it had been fully triggered.
With the preparations complete, Ponfo swallowed nervously and stretched out his arm, his expression solemn.
"So that's how it works?"
Ash and the other two were amazed. No wonder they were required to catch a Dragon-type Pokémon beforehand.
Immediately, the three of them fixed their gazes on Ponfo's hand, curious about what would happen next.
Ponfo's hand grasped the scroll, and he began to exert his strength, attempting to pull it out.
However, the large golden fangs in the dragon's mouth showed no signs of loosening. They held the scroll firmly in place, and his efforts had no effect whatsoever.
He strained until his face turned red, but the scroll didn't move an inch.
"Ai, you have no fate with the Lord Dragon God... Next."
Seeing this, the Elder sighed and then gave a command:
"Swablu, if you please."
"Coo coo~"
This chubby Swablu flew near the brazier, flapped its wings, and stirred up a pink whirlwind.
Pshhh!
The Dragon Breath flame on the brazier was instantly extinguished, as if it had encountered a stream of water.
Although this unevolved Swablu had not yet obtained the Fairy-type, Fairy Wind was still the natural counter to Dragon-type moves.
It seemed the Dragon Breath flame on the brazier was connected to the trial-taker, meaning the next challenger could not use the flame left by the previous one.
With the flame extinguished, the previously trembling stone chamber instantly fell silent.
Seeing this, Ponfo retreated with a downcast expression, his initial arrogance gone.
The next two challengers from the Draconid People also wore cautious expressions as they walked up to the Dragon God statue one by one.
They carried the Dragon Scale fragment, unleashed Dragon Breath, and then began to pull the scroll.
But the scene was exactly the same for all three of them.
"Ai..."
This scene made the Elder shake her head repeatedly.
Zinnia had at least managed to make the fangs separate slightly, but for these three, they didn't even budge.
How could they possibly pull it out with brute force!
"Next, I can only place my hopes on those three."
The Elder looked at Ash and the other two with a hint of expectation. Although they weren't local Draconid People, with disaster looming, there was no time to be picky.
"Hmph, then let this great one see what this is all about!"
At this, Elite Four Huayue once again swaggered up the steps with an arrogant gait, the corner of his mouth crooked.
"Come out, Zweilous!"
Copying the others, he gave the Dragon Scale fragment to his newly caught partner, then waved his thumb and commanded:
"Now, use Dragon Breath!"
"Awooo!"
Zweilous understood, and its two heads immediately spewed two streams of cyan-white flames that intertwined as they roared out.
Parental Bond: Dragon Breath!
Pshhh…!
This caused the flames in the brazier above to swell with immense power.
Elite Four Huayue then thrust his hand into the dragon's mouth, gripped the scroll tightly, and began to pull with all his might.
But after straining for a long time, the fangs of the dragon's mouth didn't move in the slightest...
Trial failed.
"Damn it! What kind of Dragon God doesn't know how to appreciate talent!"
Seeing this, Elite Four Huayue could only recall his Zweilous. As he walked down the staircase, he didn't forget to curse and mutter.
If the Draconid People hadn't been watching from below, he would have already commanded his Zweilous to blow up this dragon head statue.
The Elder: "..."
She shook her head and signaled for Swablu to use Fairy Wind again to extinguish the Dragon Breath.
Meanwhile, Yuki and Ash were playing rock-paper-scissors at the back. In the end, Yuki was the unlucky one and had to go up early.
"I've got this!"
Ash's expression immediately brightened, a look of absolute confidence on his face.
After all, according to this kind of routine, it's always the one in the final, climactic spot who is the true victor.
"Damn it...!"
Yuki naturally knew this as well, but his expression still soured as he walked up the steps.
However, looking at the Dragon God statue before him, which was shaped like a piece of dung, his gaze quickly filled with battle intent.
Fun fact: the term "penultimate act" actually refers to the second-to-last one to perform!
---
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, everyone!
(end of chapter)
