Chapter 530: Freezing Twin Dragon City? Ask Us First!
Chapter 530: Freezing Twin Dragon City? Ask Us First!
"That's... Teacher Jinghe, Herona, and Gardelia?"
In an area some distance away from the central district of Twin Dragon City, two Trainers suddenly halted in their tracks.
One of them, holding a book and wearing a black skirt, had sparkling eyes behind her round-framed glasses, indicating a certain familiarity with Teacher Jinghe.
This person was none other than Wanlong, a renowned young author from the Unova region, who was also a skilled young Trainer.
"It seems the battle has already begun," said Wanlong.
Beside her stood a young man with a buzz cut and a sturdy build, dressed in a martial artist's attire.
This individual was Lian Wu, a disciple of the Unova Champion, Adek, and a martial artist himself!
Specializing in Fighting-type Pokemon, he was also a formidable opponent.
Although they weren't currently among the Unova Elite Four, their capabilities and strengths were evident to all.
However, Wanlong's primary focus was writing, with training Pokemon as her secondary pursuit.
In the Pokemon world, it was common to have both a main and a side occupation.
Lian Wu, on the other hand, was a martial artist who sought nothing but strength, to the point of obsession. He was still in a probationary period.
Despite this, both of their abilities would play significant roles in the events to come.
Wanlong and Lian Wu exchanged glances, each seeing the eagerness in the other's eyes.
Wanlong, whose main profession was writing, had already learned from Karune and Herona that Teacher Jinghe possessed exceptional writing skills.
He was the screenwriter for the currently popular "Meowth and Pikachu."
Additionally, he had written scripts for "Infernape's Rampage on Crown Mountain," "Dream World," and "Snorlax and the Seven Markers."
These works had remained undisclosed due to certain conditions.
Wanlong was eager to discuss writing with Teacher Jinghe.
As for Lian Wu, his reason was even simpler.
As a martial artist, Teacher Jinghe had quite a reputation in the martial arts community.
How could he not challenge someone praised by the former Galar region's strongest Champion, Master Mustard, and the current Kanto Elite Four member, Kiba?
Moreover, his own master, Adek, had nothing but praise for Teacher Jinghe.
Lian Wu's relationship with Adek was complex; he respected Adek but didn't always follow his instructions. The gap in strength between them was a constant source of frustration.
Now, encountering someone praised by his master and also a renowned martial artist, Lian Wu felt his fists itching for a fight.
However, before that...
Both of them needed to help resolve the situation in Twin Dragon City first.
Inside the Plasma Destroyer, Akroma sat in the cockpit, observing the images projected on the tablet.
He wasn't surprised that Viola couldn't defeat Xatu.
It would be strange if she could.
Even with the Dark Triangle's assistance, it was still an impossible task.
Just because the Unova League's attention was primarily focused on Treasure Town didn't mean there were no other capable Trainers in the vast Unova League; it just required time.
In Akroma's view, Viola and the Dark Triangle's "mission" was merely to test the strength of Twin Dragon City.
A preliminary assessment, if you will.
In this regard, the unknowing Viola and the Dark Triangle had performed admirably.
However, there was one thing Akroma hadn't anticipated.
He watched a figure on the screen, a slight smile forming on his lips.
"Teacher Jinghe, we meet again."
Had Teacher Jinghe uncovered the Plasma Team's plan, or was he just coincidentally in Twin Dragon City?
Akroma leaned towards the latter.
But it didn't matter either way.
"In the face of absolute power, whether you guess right or wrong is irrelevant."
Akroma leaned back in his chair and pressed a button on the tablet.
Hum—
A peculiar rhythm emanated from the Plasma Destroyer, spreading outward in all directions!
At the same time, the Plasma Destroyer, hidden in the clouds above Twin Dragon City, began operating at full power. Within a few breaths, it appeared in Jinghe's line of sight.
The sound of propellers accompanied the engine's roar.
"Look!"
Gardelia raised her hand and looked up.
In the midst of the towering buildings, the massive airborne warship's head emerged, followed by its ship-like body, wings, propellers, and propulsion engines. The enormous vessel resembled an aerial fortress, its dark shadow gradually engulfing Twin Dragon City, as if darkness was about to consume everything.
Jinghe and Herona's expressions turned serious.
The Plasma Destroyer!
"It's here," Herona whispered.
Jinghe and his group stood on a not-too-tall rooftop, the gust of wind brushing their faces, ruffling their hair, and fluttering their clothes. The colossal presence instilled fear in the residents of Twin Dragon City.
More importantly, the peculiar ripples emanating from the Plasma Destroyer not only intensified the city's residents' panic but also agitated the Pokemon of Twin Dragon City!
What was going on?
"Akroma's machine..."
Jinghe narrowed his eyes, sensing something sinister brewing. Was this a large-scale attempt to create panic? If that was all it was...
On the Plasma Destroyer, Akroma, with his satellite-like head, smiled even more broadly as he watched Jinghe on the screen, muttering to himself, "Of course, it's not just that."
Madness flashed in Akroma's eyes, fully embodying the title of "Mad Scientist" at this moment.
He turned his gaze towards the rear of the ship, as if his vision could penetrate the cabin door and walls to see the massive container inside. Within it, a ferocious dragon lay with closed eyes, its aura stirring restlessly, uncontrollable.
Zekrom!
"Increase the dosage!" Akroma commanded.
The liquid in the container seemed to boil, bubbling furiously.
"Roar!"
Zekrom's closed eyes twisted into a grimace, as if enduring some unseen torment, but its body emanated a thick aura of Ice-type energy.
However, this energy was quickly absorbed by seven or eight towering vessels surrounding the container, refilling it in the blink of an eye.
The container, the vessels, and even the cabin itself became coated in a layer of snowy frost, and the temperature plummeted.
This was exactly what Akroma wanted.
Controlling Zekrom? With his current knowledge, it was indeed impossible to do so in a short time, and without access to the Gene Wedge, he might never achieve it.
But he didn't need to control Zekrom; he only needed to control the energy it released!
Today was the day!
Akroma slowly rose from his seat, arms outstretched, his madness reflected in his glasses.
It was time to showcase the genius of Scientist Akroma to the world! But as quickly as the madness flashed, Akroma's demeanor shifted back to that of a refined scholar.
"Sir Akroma, the filling is complete!" a Plasma Team member reported promptly.
"Excellent," Akroma replied, pressing a button on his controller.
In an instant, the massive warship hovering in the air vibrated with a loud hum, and the vessels filled with Zekrom's energy transferred their contents into another container.
A cannon slowly extended from the Plasma Destroyer's cabin door.
"Three!"
"Two!"
"One!"
"Zekrom Frost Cannon, fire!"
BOOM!!!
Akroma adjusted his glasses. "Jinghe, how will you counter such power?"
Twin Dragon City.
"It's here!" Jinghe clenched his teeth.
Akroma was cautious, first sending Viola and the Dark Triangle to draw attention before revealing the Plasma Destroyer. He then activated the "Aerodactyl Machine" to influence the Pokemon in Twin Dragon City and unleashed Zekrom's power without hesitation.
There was no hesitation, not even a threat to demand the Gene Wedge in exchange.
It seemed that while the Gene Wedge was important, showcasing his own abilities was even more crucial. He couldn't wait to display his genius and cement his reputation as a prodigy.
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Mewtwo appeared beside Jinghe, also gazing at the airborne warship with narrowed eyes.
"What?" Herona and Gardelia were puzzled by Jinghe's words.
What was coming?
As the metallic cannon emerged and the terrifying Ice-type energy gathered, a dazzling light erupted.
Herona and Gardelia's pupils contracted.
Not far away, Wanlong and Lian Wu also sensed the immense threat, their eyes widening in shock as they stared at the Plasma Destroyer.
A thick azure beam descended from the sky, first striking the tallest tower in Twin Dragon City.
In an instant, the tower was encased in ice, frozen solid.
This was just the beginning.
The terrifying Ice-type energy surged like a tsunami, sweeping through the city, freezing everything in its path.
Twin Dragon City was engulfed in ice!
Xatu's heart trembled at the sight, while Viola reveled in his apparent foresight, his thick clothing now seeming prophetic.
Although there were slight deviations from the plan, the desired outcome remained the same.
He smirked at Xatu, "Since you refuse to hand over the Gene Wedge, we'll just have to show you the power of Team Plasma."
Viola spread his arms wide, declaring, "Prepare to welcome a frozen world!"
Wanlong and Lian Wu halted in their tracks, their expressions a mix of shock and bewilderment at the scene unfolding before them.
What could they do? The power displayed by Team Plasma was far beyond what any ordinary Trainer or Pokemon should possess.
If the residents of Twin Dragon City were initially just panicked, they were now in a state of complete terror.
Run! Run for your lives!
But as the metallic cannon appeared, and everyone was transfixed by the spectacle...
A figure darted towards the falling beam of ice, positioning itself directly beneath it.
Mewtwo!
Its expression was stern, its body enveloped in a Psychic barrier. With one arm raised, its palm clashed with the powerful Ice-type energy, sending shards of ice flying.
The seemingly terrifying ice beam seemed to pose no threat to Mewtwo's capabilities.
"Herona, Gardelia!"
Jinghe called out softly, her dress fluttering as she rode on Rapid Dragon, heading towards the tallest building closest to the Plasma Destroyer.
Ice Bind on Twin Dragon City?
"You'll have to get through us first!"
"Okay."
Seeing Mewtwo appear beneath the massive ice beam, everyone was stunned.
The Plasma Team's "Tyrantrum Frost Cannon" was already formidable, but whose lieutenant was this?!
"Is that Teacher Jinghe's Pokemon?" Wanlong and Lian Wu exchanged glances, both looking somewhat astonished.
To be able to withstand such a catastrophic ice-type energy head-on?
A Legendary Pokemon?
Wanlong and Lian Wu quickly realized the truth.
No wonder...
So you're not a "Legendary Pokemon man"?
"Impossible!" Viola exclaimed in surprise.
How could it be possible?
That was the legendary Legendary Pokemon, the "Strongest Dragon on Earth," Tyrantrum's power!
How could it be stopped by a single Pokemon?
Xatu, who had also witnessed this scene, sighed in relief.
Fortunately, there weren't many people under the Twin Dragon Tower; otherwise, Elesa wouldn't have been able to climb it so easily.
With this ice beam blocked, the crisis of Ice Bind didn't continue to spread, and the sudden drop in temperature remained within an acceptable range.
The fleeing residents of Twin Dragon City gradually slowed their steps.
Looking at the scene in the sky, the collision of the two forces created a tremendous commotion, but ultimately, it was blocked!
"It's Teacher Jinghe!"
"And Miss Herona and Miss Gardelia too!"
Sharp-eyed individuals recognized the three figures rapidly approaching the massive airborne warship.
At this moment, inside the Plasma Destroyer, Akroma was also taken aback by Mewtwo's appearance.
Yet another unforeseen event!
What kind of Pokemon was that?
It was a Pokemon he had never seen or even heard of before.
"Is this your solution, Teacher Jinghe?"
Akroma, after a brief moment of distraction, maintained his composure and didn't show much panic, even as he watched Jinghe and the others approaching the warship.
Instead, a smile appeared on his face.
"Good, good, good..."
"Increase the dosage, fire again!" Akroma ordered the Plasma Team member controlling the destroyer.
"Sir Akroma..."
The Plasma Team member's face turned pale.
Increase the dosage further?
Wasn't that equivalent to feeding Tyrantrum a stimulant?
Tyrantrum might awaken! Once it awakens, they and the Plasma Destroyer...
But before he could finish his sentence, he met Akroma's icy gaze.
"Yes, sir!"
The Plasma Team member clenched his teeth and pressed the button.
"Roar!!!"
From within the cabin, Tyrantrum's painful roar echoed.
However, this also granted Tyrantrum more power, replenishing its depleted vessel.
At the same time...
Akroma continued to give orders.
"Give Teacher Jinghe my prepared gift!"
"Yes, sir!"
The Plasma Destroyer's hatch opened, and Gearsaur and Gearset floated out.
Akroma's favorite Pokemon were Gearsaur and Gearset, which resembled mechanical creatures.
In his opinion, both human and Pokemon hearts could be utilized, but machines were the most "loyal."
"Ugh!"
Mewtwo grunted, raising both hands and frantically channeling its psychic power to continue resisting.
But it was evident that under the dual "Tyrantrum Frost Cannons," Mewtwo, solely focused on defense, was gradually becoming overwhelmed.
Jinghe, who had reached the top floor of the tallest building closest to the Plasma Destroyer, took a deep breath as he witnessed this scene.
The cold air filled his lungs, stimulating his nerves.
Pokemon appeared beside him in a red glow.
"Nine Tails!"
"Roar~!"
Ice-type energy was the best "nourishment" for Ice Nine Tails at this moment.
As for the Gearsaur and Gearset, Jinghe didn't even spare them a glance.
Don't underestimate Herona and Gardelia, you bastard! His gaze pierced through the window of the Plasma Destroyer's cockpit, meeting Akroma's crouching figure.
A mocking smile appeared on Akroma's face.
Now, how will you respond, Teacher Jinghe?
Jinghe gently adjusted his glasses and slowly grasped the Keystone at the end of his staff.
Respond?
Respond my ass! Since the Plasma Team was using the entire Twin Dragon City and its residents as leverage without any regard for reason, there was no need for them to be overly cautious.
Even if they didn't know if it would work, they might as well give it a try?
A scorching sensation emanated from the Keystone in his palm.
Jinghe's gaze met Mewtwo's, which also seemed to be looking back at him.
He nodded slightly.
Let's try it!
Taking another deep breath...
Buzz—
"Mewtwo, Mega Evolve!"
(End of Chapter)
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