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Chapter 583: Riding Goat vs. Dragonite, the Invincible Goat! Dante's Shock!
Chapter 583: Riding Goat vs. Dragonite, the Invincible Goat! Dante's Shock!
In the pasture, Shizuru and Dante stood at opposite ends of the battlefield, their spirits high as they faced each other.
Shizuru sent out his Riding Goat, while Dante summoned his strongest Dragonite, making it an almost open-hand combat.
Some Pokemon were also drawn to the scene, including Gogoat, Skiddo, Babu Tubba, and Gigalith. They all gathered to witness the battle.
Raikou, from a distance, observed the spectacle, secretly assessing the strength of the Rainbow Hero chosen by Ho-Oh.
At that moment, Sonia, acting as the temporary referee, stepped into the center, looked left and right, and then smiled as she waved her hand and declared, "I announce the official start of this battle!"
"Dragonite, it's your turn! Air Blade, cut through your opponent!"
At Dante's command, the Dragonite spread its wings, and streams of milky-white air currents weaved together, forming numerous razor-sharp wind blades that rushed towards the Riding Goat with a piercing sound.
"A test?" Shizuru smiled slightly. "Riding Goat, show Dragonite your progress over the past few years!"
"Maaah!"
In the next second, a burst of green light erupted from the Riding Goat, instantly enveloping the entire battlefield, transforming it into a special "Grass Aura Field."
Facing the oncoming Air Blade, the Riding Goat's body suddenly extended numerous thick, python-like vines, fearlessly meeting the Air Blade.
The two distinct elemental energies collided in mid-air.
The sharp Air Blade sliced into the resilient vines, but it only managed to cut halfway before coming to a halt, stuck!
The Air Blade was effortlessly deflected by the Riding Goat.
"Even against a move with a type disadvantage, it can still achieve such an effect. It has indeed improved over the years!"
Dante felt his blood boiling with excitement. He decided to go all out without further testing.
"Dragonite, use Flamethrower!"
"Roar!"
Dragonite let out a roar, flapping its wings and diving from mid-air towards the Riding Goat. Its mouth erupted with scorching flames, which eventually condensed into a raging fire beam that swept towards the Riding Goat below.
The champion-level Dragonite's power was extraordinary.
In an instant, the Riding Goat was engulfed by the scorching flames.
"Excellent, it hit!"
But before Dante could rejoice for even a second, he suddenly noticed the green light particles in the surrounding air rapidly gathering towards the Riding Goat.
To his surprise, the parts of the Riding Goat's body burned by the flames were rapidly healing in that energy!
The damage inflicted by Dragonite was not even as much as the Riding Goat's recovered stamina!
"How is this possible?!" Dante was shocked. Was this the Grass Field he was familiar with?
But why did this Grass Field have such an exaggerated healing effect?
"It seems the Resurrection Grass Dumpling has significantly enhanced the Riding Goat!" Shizuru thought.
However, it was now their turn to attack!
"Riding Goat, use Vine Whip!" Shizuru commanded.
In an instant, countless vines erupted from the Riding Goat's body, coiling towards the Dragonite in the sky.
Seeing this, Dante quickly regained his composure. "Get out of there quickly!"
But the move failed, and as Dragonite attempted to escape, the vines had already wrapped around its body, tightly binding its limbs and waist, and continued to tighten.
Dragonite's face contorted in pain, feeling as if its internal organs were being squeezed out.
"Not good!" Despite the dire situation, Dante reacted swiftly. "Dragonite, use Flash Flame Charge!"
Dragonite struggled to summon its Fire-type energy.
With a whoosh, a scorching flame burst from its body, engulfing both Dragonite and the vines wrapped around its waist.
The vines, formed by Grass-type energy, quickly ignited under the intense heat, and their grip loosened.
As Dragonite felt the vines' grip weaken, its gaze turned towards the Riding Goat below. Once free, it would immediately charge at the Riding Goat with its fiery body.
Noticing Dragonite's intent, Shizuru instantly understood its plan.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, and just as Dragonite was about to break free, he quickly ordered, "Don't give it a chance, slam it down!"
The flaming vines tightened abruptly, and before Dragonite could react, it felt the vines' grip intensify.
In the next second, the vines dragged its body and slammed it towards the ground.
Dante furrowed his brows, his heart pounding with tension.
Just as Dragonite was about to hit the ground, an intense flame erupted from its body.
The Blaze Ability was triggered! The terrifying flames instantly turned the vines to ashes, and Dragonite spread its wings, locking its gaze on the Riding Goat below. Then, with its body engulfed in raging flames, it charged at the Riding Goat like a divine being.
Witnessing this, Dante breathed a sigh of relief, glad that his calculations were correct.
The scorching air current swept across the land, and Dragonite's speed was astonishing. Before Shizuru could give any commands, the Dragonite, empowered by its Blaze Ability, had already tightly grasped Riding Goat with its Dragon Claw, instantly engulfing it in scorching flames.
The next moment, a powerful impact caused the entire battlefield to erupt in a violent explosion.
A wave of scorching heat surged in all directions, nearly blowing away the nearby Frosmoth. It let out a cry of surprise, and the Salt Giant quickly shielded it with its body.
Sonia also used her elbow to block the hot wind, her eyes anxiously fixed on the battlefield. Who would emerge victorious?
After a moment, the thick smoke on the field slowly dissipated, and what appeared before everyone was the Riding Goat, still standing tall.
Its body was covered in wounds, and the flames had scorched its grassy fur, making the Riding Goat look disheveled.
The surrounding green aura surged rapidly, and the wounds healed at a visible rate under the effect of the Grass Field.
"Roar!" Dragonite stared at the scene in disbelief.
"Use that move," Shizuru's voice suddenly rang out.
The next instant, Dragonite saw the Riding Goat in front of it slightly lower its body, and a green aura surged from its mouth, instantly transforming into a massive Grass Holy Sword.
In a flash, the Riding Goat's figure darted like lightning, moving behind Dragonite without turning back.
Before Dragonite could comprehend what had happened, it felt a sharp pain.
It looked down at its abdomen in disbelief, only to find a distinct wound there.
Dragonite's vision went white, and it collapsed to the ground, losing its ability to fight.
Seeing this, Dante's pupils constricted, his eyes filled with shock.
The shock wasn't because Dragonite had lost, but because of the terrifying healing ability of the Riding Goat.
Such an exaggerated healing ability! The Riding Goat's Grass Field was no longer the same as it was a few years ago!
How could he possibly defeat this Riding Goat?
Several countermeasures flashed through Dante's mind.
To defeat the Riding Goat, he had to overcome its Grass Field, and the only move that could clear the field was...
Dispel Fog, Max Airstream, Ice Spin, Iron Roller...
But Dragonite couldn't use any of these moves, which meant that even with its full power, it couldn't completely defeat Shizuru's Riding Goat.
As long as it had time, its stamina would recover to peak condition.
Unless it could Gigantamax... but Gigantamax could only be done in the Galar Region.
Could anyone truly defeat such a Pokemon?
As long as it couldn't be defeated within a short time, its injuries would heal, and this thought couldn't help but instill a sense of despair.
What's more terrifying was that there was more than one such Riding Goat...
Dante subconsciously glanced at the other two Riding Goats.
Shizuru had cultivated the Riding Goats to such an extent; his strength had likely surpassed the Champion level, and he had probably become a Pokemon Master.
At the same time, Thundergod also looked at the seemingly ordinary Riding Goat with a grave expression.
He hadn't expected such power to reside within its body.
Could it be his opponent? The thought crossed Thundergod's mind.
"We lost." After a brief moment of daze, Dante accepted the reality: "Indeed, you're still the Shizuru I know."
How could the mysterious person who could control so many Legendary Pokemon lose to him again? Although Shizuru had said that the Fertility King had left the ranch to travel the world.
Dante had heard the story of the Fertility King's encounter with Shizuru.
He was well aware that the Fertility King, having been saved by Shizuru, would never leave his side and would never choose another Trainer to accompany him on his journeys.
If there was such a person, it could only be Shizuru.
Therefore, Dante was certain that the Shizuru before him was the mysterious man who had saved the Johto Region and stopped the Primordial God Arceus.
He had only realized this later.
However, since Shizuru didn't want to reveal it, Dante buried the secret deep within his heart.
The battle concluded, and Shizuru turned to Dante, about to say something, when Qi Shu, rubbing her sleepy eyes, emerged from the Nurture Treehouse.
"Huh?" Seeing Dante and Sonia, Qi Shu quickly regained her senses: "You're here!"
"Hello, Miss Qi Shu," Sonia smiled and greeted Qi Shu.
Qi Shu remembered her; she was a researcher from the Galar Region who had come with Dante to attend her wedding with Shizuru.
"Long time no see, Sonia!" Qi Shu's face lit up with a lively smile.
The two men present shifted their attention from the Pokemon battle to this scene.
Qi Shu and Sonia chatted about the baby on the side.
Shizuru stood in place and said to Dante, "The Galar Region should be vigorously developing Gigantamax battles, right?"
Dante paused for a moment, then nodded. "That's right."
"That's good. It will also promote the development of the Galar Region."
Shizuru chatted casually.
Upon hearing this, Dante hesitated slightly.
According to his investigations, the Gigantamax energy that allowed Pokemon to Gigantamax was intricately linked to Ultimate Tegna.
Ancient texts from the Galar Region described how, during the Nightfall Phenomenon, Pokemon would become gigantic and rampage through towns, losing their rationality.
"It just seems strange to me that Gigantamax can only occur in the Galar Region," Shizuru said. "Once you leave the region, it's impossible to Gigantamax."
Upon hearing this, Dante had a sudden flash of insight, as if something had clicked into place! Ultimate Tegna, Gigantamax, the Giga Spot, and the massive Energy Plant beneath the Punch Arena...
He understood. He understood President Loz's intentions! The Marokomong Corporation was extracting Gigantamax energy from Ultimate Tegna through the Energy Plant and supplying it to the entire Galar Region!
President Loz... Was he using the Nightfall Phenomenon?
But the problem was that Nightfall was uncontrollable. With the dense population of the Punch City, if Ultimate Tegna were to awaken one day, the entire city would be in grave danger.
"No, I need to go back and check again!"
Dante then turned to Shizuru and said, "Thank you so much, Shizuru. I suddenly remembered something else I need to take care of. Let's end the interview here for today, and I'll come back to interview you next time! Sonia, let's go!"
"So soon?" Sonia and Qi Shu were having a great conversation when they suddenly heard Dante's plan to leave.
Dante nodded seriously. "I have a new lead regarding the Wish Star and Ultimate Tegna."
Upon hearing this, Sonia quickly stood up to bid farewell to Qi Shu.
Shizuru raised his eyebrows in surprise. What had Dante discovered?
"Regarding this matter, I'll definitely come and tell you everything once I've figured it out," Dante said, turning to Shizuru.
Shizuru, considering Dante's personality, smiled and said, "Alright, I'll wait here for you. And if you need any help, you can contact me."
After all, the Galar Region's plot had changed because of him.
Currently, Yu and Hop were still children. If Dante acted rashly and clashed with President Loz, the consequences could be disastrous.
Hearing this, Dante looked at Shizuru seriously. He didn't refuse but sincerely said, "Thank you."
Dante and Sonia hurriedly arrived and hurriedly left.
Shizuru and his partner watched their figures gradually disappear into the distance until they were no longer visible.
"Do you want to go back to sleep?" Shizuru felt that the sound of the battle had woken up Qi Shu.
"If I sleep more, I'll turn into a pig!" Qi Shu curiously looked in the direction where Dante and Sonia had left, asking, "Do you know what relationship Sonia and Dante have?"
"Well," Shizuru replied, "they're probably childhood friends who grew up together."
"Wow!" Qi Shu couldn't help but gossip, "Does Dante like Sonia?"
Shizuru: "I don't know..."
He thought of Gal Hoang and Zang Marent's situation and turned to find the Fertility King. He informed the Fertility King of their plan to collaborate with Dante.
After listening, the Fertility King nodded slightly. "That human is indeed suitable."
Previously, the Fertility King had secretly observed Dante's character and personality, so he wasn't surprised by Gal Hoang and Zang Marent's choice to work with him.
Just then, Shizuru's Lotad Phone suddenly rang.
When he opened it, it turned out to be a friend request from Sonia.
Shizuru was slightly taken aback and clicked to accept. Soon after, a message arrived.
[Sonia: By the way, Mr. Shizuru, after Dante told me about the Hero's Legend, I went to investigate in the Crown Snowfield and eventually discovered something at a hidden ruin.]
[Sonia: It seems to be left by humans a thousand years ago. Picture.jpg]
Shizuru clicked on the picture and saw an ancient mural come into view.
The mural, weathered by time, was already dilapidated and faded, but Shizuru instantly understood its content from the patterns.
The mural depicted a temple, a Pokemon with an enormous head, two horses, and two dog-like Pokemon crouching before the large-headed Pokemon.
In another scene, a Pokemon resembling a one-eyed giant was sharing some items.
Further down, the items transformed into a sword and a shield, which the large-headed Pokemon handed to the two dog-like Pokemon on the ground.
[Sonia: I've almost finished investigating the legend of the Sword King and Shield King. As for the third party who helped forge the sword and shield in the mural, their information remains unknown. Next, I plan to investigate their intelligence. Does Mr. Shizuru know anything about this third party?]
Of course, Shizuru knew.
It was the Metagross that had helped Gal Hoang and Zang Marent.
In the past, it had provided them with the iron to forge their sword and shield and then quietly disappeared into the river of time, never to be heard from again.
(End of Chapter)
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