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Chapter 612: First Subdue, Then Pacify
Chapter 612: First Subdue, Then Pacify
The propellers of the Union helicopter whirred rapidly, carrying Jinghe from Kanazawa City southward, over the Orange Blossom Forest, and beyond Orange Blossom City, until they reached the airspace above the sea.
In the distance, they could already see their destination—a small island covered entirely in ice and snow.
Even parts of the sea near the island had frozen into solid ice.
"Woof!"
Looking at the island and the frozen sea, Ice Nine-Tails' expression turned solemn, and she let out a low howl.
This Ice-type Pokemon's power was quite formidable.
The island wasn't very large, and it had almost no vegetation or wild Pokemon living on it.
As they drew closer, Jinghe could see some Union ships and speedboats docked outside the island, their path blocked by the frozen seawater.
Several staff members wearing International Police and Union Police uniforms had abandoned their ships and were preparing to board the island by walking on the thick ice.
At the same time, they could hear loud roars coming from within the island, indicating that something was causing destruction.
Jinghe's earpiece crackled with voices.
"The target is approaching the island from the northwest!"
"The cold is intensifying, and the temperature on the island has dropped to minus five degrees Celsius!"
"The expedition team members are evacuating, requesting assistance! Requesting assistance!"
This operation was no small matter.
However, the Hoenn Union's response was swift.
"By the way, where is Mr. Qianli?"
"Teacher Jinghe?" Miss Junsha, recognizing Jinghe's voice through the earpiece, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"It's me," replied Jinghe, still seated in the helicopter, now not far from the island.
"Mr. Qianli was training in the Orange Blossom Forest. After receiving the news, he left the forest immediately, but he's still on his way," Miss Junsha explained.
Orange Blossom City wasn't a large metropolis, but it was just right for Qianli, as he could train in the Orange Blossom Forest without causing significant damage to the city.
However, this meant that Qianli's arrival would be slightly delayed compared to Jinghe.
After all, Qianli's Muk Bird couldn't carry him in flight, and the helicopter couldn't land within the forest.
"Alright."
"Teacher Jinghe, what should we do? Please give us your instructions!"
As the newly promoted Chief Superintendent, Jinghe held the highest authority among all the Union personnel present.
Both the International Police and the Union Police were more than willing to follow his commands.
Commands?
Jinghe looked out the window, and the island was right before his eyes. He could already make out the silhouette of Regice on the island.
"Evacuate the expedition team members and wait outside the island."
After speaking, he slid open the helicopter door with a loud 'whoosh,' and a cold wind rushed in.
"Whoa, it's really refreshing!"
The pilot thought Jinghe was about to make a cool parachute jump—no, a helicopter jump—but Jinghe closed the door again.
"Please go a little lower, thank you."
"O-Okay," the pilot stammered, quickly adjusting the controls to descend.
Jinghe wasn't afraid of heights; he just felt that it was still a bit far, and riding on Rapid Dragon might not be entirely safe. Hmm.
Besides, even if he jumped out like this, he couldn't transform into a Gundam.
Soon, the helicopter reached directly above the island, and Regice came into full view. Jinghe tossed out a Poke Ball.
"Go, Rapid Dragon, say hello to Regice."
A red light flashed, and Rapid Dragon appeared outside the helicopter. After a cheerful roar, a thick layer of Dragon Armor enveloped its body, and it charged straight at the enraged Regice.
Boom!!!
The massive roar, accompanied by the trembling of ice and snow on the island, marked the beginning of this "pacification operation."
"Regice!!"
Regice staggered under the impact from above, roaring in anger.
Crackle, crackle, crackle—
An intensely cold aura surged from its body, and a thick white mist instantly enveloped Regice, stirring up a raging storm.
"Regice!!"
The seven glowing orbs on Regice's body flickered, indicating its unstable emotions at this moment.
However, amidst the swirling snow and frost, a figure in a thin black outfit calmly walked through the storm, holding onto their hat.
The wind and snow whipped at their clothing, but it seemed to have little effect on the newcomer.
"It's Teacher Jinghe!"
"Teacher Jinghe is here!"
The expedition team members, who were in the process of evacuating, breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the familiar figure.
Teacher Jinghe's reputation was undoubtedly significant. Although he didn't hold a high position in the Hoenn Union, his performance in the Young Master World Championship and Champion Adek's 'Victory Probability Theory' were enough to prove his strength.
It was common knowledge that the Hoenn Region had only four Elite Four members, but this didn't stop the people of Hoenn from considering Teacher Jinghe as the fifth Elite Four member!
Five Elite Four members, wasn't that normal?
Moreover, due to Champion Adek's interview, many believed that Teacher Jinghe's strength surpassed that of the Elite Four!
With such a person's arrival, the crisis with Regice should be resolved without issue.
"Nyah~~"
The ethereal voice echoed from the newcomer's empty shoulder.
A slight warmth dispelled the chill of the snow.
Although this cold was nothing to Jinghe now, he still smiled and said, "Thank you, Victini."
"Nyah~~"
Victini appeared on Jinghe's shoulder, grinning and giving him a thumbs-up, revealing its adorable little fangs.
"Regigigas!!"
The angry voice echoed again, and Jinghe's eyes flashed as he looked towards it.
"What a troublesome guy."
Although the Three Titans, the Dragon Pillar, and the Thunder Pillar were created by Regigigas, the Three Titans were not limited to just three, and one could even say that every region had more or less sleeping Three Titans.
For example, the Three Titans in the Snowpeak Temple of the Sinnoh Region, which were captured by the Pyramid Summit of the Battle Frontier, and the Three Titans in the special episode, where Dagu, relying on his own power and the awakened Three Titans, could actually resist Groudon and Kyogre for 22 days! This was not only due to Dagu's formidable strength but also the power of these Three Titans sleeping in various corners of the Hoenn Region.
They might be among the most primitive Three Titans, or even the original three that Regigigas used to drag and move the continental plates.
After all, in the ancient Hoenn legend, Regigigas slumbered in the Snowpeak Temple, while the Three Titans that awakened Regigigas remained in Hoenn.
Of course, this legend is still open to debate.
However, it is certain that these Three Titans in Hoenn are incredibly powerful.
Even their size is much larger than the Regice that Jinghe had seen.
"So, the Pokedex is just for kids," Jinghe muttered to himself.
He suspected that the Three Titans captured by the Pyramid Summit were made from Regigigas' leftover materials.
"Calm down, Regice!" Jinghe extended a hand, and his eyes flickered with a blue light.
Wave Guide, the power within! "Regigigas!!"
But Regice did not calm down; instead, it became more agitated. It raised its arms and shot out a deep blue Frost Beam!
"Roar!"
Ice Nine-Tails leaped out, and its nine tails fanned out like a folding fan, causing the wind and snow in the air to become more chaotic. Simultaneously, rainbow-colored light screens appeared out of thin air.
Immediately after, an ice wall formed in front of Jinghe, summoned by Ice Nine-Tails.
Crackle!
Regice's Frost Beam was blocked by the Aurora Screen and the "Eternal Ice Wall."
Jinghe sighed at this sight.
"There's no other way."
He slowly raised his head, his eyes suddenly turning stern, and said in a deep voice, "Genggui, Thunder Wave!"
"Hngga!"
Genggui, who had been eager, suddenly emerged from Jinghe's shadow. Instead of throwing out the fluffy ball of golden electricity it had formed, it teleported behind Regice and pressed against its body.
Buzz!
Golden electric arcs appeared on Regice's body.
"Hngga~~"
So cold~
Genggui blew on its hands, creating distance between itself and Regice.
Regice seemed to have locked onto Jinghe, or rather, the human who disturbed its slumber.
However, due to the Thunder Wave, its movements slowed, and it waved its arm at Jinghe again.
Crackle!
Large icicles formed in mid-air and shot towards Jinghe.
"Clang!"
Giant Forger jumped out of its Poke Ball, unafraid of the incoming icicles, and swung its hammer with full force.
Boom!!
In an instant, the icicles shot by Regice shattered into various-sized ice crystals that scattered in all directions.
Amidst the falling crystals, a faint blue flame flickered and vanished. The Crimson Blade Phantom, holding a sword, dashed through the hazy ice crystals towards Regice.
"Clang!"
Without missing a beat, the Crimson Blade Phantom's sword swiftly slashed across Regice's body, leaving a faint blue wound and draining its stamina.
"Regigigas!!"
Regice roared in pain.
As expected.
Fire-type moves often dealt exceptional damage to Ice-type Pokemon.
Moreover, Regice was a typical Pokemon with a significantly higher Special Defense than Defense.
Of course, this doesn't mean Regice's Defense is weak; its Special Defense has an exaggerated base stat of 200, while its Defense is 100, making it a Pokemon with high overall defenses.
However, the snowfall from Ice Nine-Tails also enhanced Regice's Defense.
Sizzle!
Electricity surged, and Regice's movements became stiff.
"Roar! Zzz..."
Taking advantage of Regice's pained roar, Martial Bear took a step forward with its eyes closed, riding the wind and snow, and without hesitation, it threw a straight punch, slamming into Regice's body.
Boom!!
Clang!
On the massive Regice's crystal-like body, a fist imprint and a crack appeared.
"Regi!!"
As Regice snapped out of its daze, it saw a sinister-looking Gengar with sunglasses, a Giant Forger wielding a metal hammer, a Rapid Dragon with a big belly and a goofy smile, a Crimson Blade Phantom holding dual swords with cold eyes, and a Martial Bear yawning with clenched fists, all surrounding it.
"Regi...Regice."
Despite its anger, Regice's instincts told it that something was amiss, very wrong indeed!
This group of Pokemon seemed formidable, especially the floating ghost that kept applying debuffs.
And they worked together with remarkable coordination.
Jinghe placed his hand on Ice Nine-Tails, who was standing beside him, and asked with his eyes if she wanted to join the battle.
"Woof~~"
Ice Nine-Tails shook her head obediently, indicating that Jinghe's safety was more important, and she wasn't particularly interested in Regice due to her Ice-type affinity.
Jinghe sighed at her response, knowing that after encountering Regigigas, Ice Nine-Tails had become more selective.
Of course, Ice Nine-Tails' primary concern was still his well-being.
If the Ice Pillar erupted with something extraordinary, she wouldn't refuse to participate.
"Regice," Jinghe called out again.
"Regi—"
Regice seemed to calm down a little and turned its gaze towards him.
It faintly sensed the aura of Regigigas from Jinghe's body.
But this time, Jinghe didn't continue and merely waved his hand, saying,
"Never mind, let's finish the battle first."
Finally, a formidable opponent with a massive size that aligned perfectly with Gengar's training direction.
"Gengar," Jinghe shouted.
"Hengga?"
Gengar turned to look at him.
Jinghe smiled and said, "Go ahead."
"Hengga! (▼⊿▼)"
"Neh, neh-mi! (/ε＼)"
Bikkitini quickly covered its eyes. The scene was a little too "cruel" for young eyes.
"Yo-chi!"
Even Yuki felt it could join in, so it ran out and kicked the ground.
Boom!
The ice covering the island, even extending out to sea, began to shatter under the impact of Yuki's kick, causing the entire ground to tremble.
"This...is Yuki's move?"
"It's, it's too much."
"An unevolved baby Pokemon dealing damage to a legendary Pokemon, this is..."
"I heard, I just heard, that Teacher Jinghe likes the Baby Cup, and Yuki is trained for that purpose."
"Fortunately, Teacher Jinghe is from Hoenn."
"It's clear that Teacher Jinghe's Eevee isn't an exception."
International Police and Union Police officers, watching from afar through high-definition cameras, swallowed their saliva.
The formidable Regice seemed to have little chance against Teacher Jinghe.
In truth, this Regice was genuinely powerful, at least on par with Adek's Mothim.
However, due to its recent awakening and a case of 'morning grumpiness,' its emotions were unstable, and its combat lacked any strategy.
A Pokemon's strength depended not only on its inherent power but also on its tactics and fighting style during battles.
More importantly, it was still just one Pokemon.
Its strength couldn't be exaggerated to the point of taking on Jinghe's six Pokemon single-handedly.
Moreover, Bikkitini's exceptional support abilities further tipped the scales.
The numerical and strength advantage made the situation appear entirely one-sided.
On the island, Jinghe brought Yuki's blunt horn to his face and reminded it seriously,
"Yuki, remember our training. Learn to control your strength and focus your power. Don't unleash it all at once!"
"Yo-chi!"
Yuki scratched its head sheepishly.
In its excitement, it had forgotten that it needed to control its power to avoid being stolen by others.
In a one-sided team battle, it was crucial to quickly use skills to avoid being completely wiped out.
Jinghe shook his head and released the little one's hand.
Boom!
Yuki landed on the ground with a dull thud. Its weight had increased significantly due to its recent growth and diet.
Jinghe checked the time and said,
"This guy isn't that easy to defeat, and..."
He then turned to Bikkitini on his shoulder and said,
"Bikkitini."
"Neh-mi?"
Bikkitini fluttered its wings and hovered, revealing its small fangs as it blinked its round eyes.
Would it get a chance to shine? Was it time to empower the team?
Jinghe nodded, "Umm, no, wait for my command. Prepare to restore the Ice Pillar's state by channeling energy into it."
How could he pacify them without a decisive victory?
"Neh, neh-mi?"
Ice Pillar: (°°)=3
(End of Chapter)
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