A gentle breeze rustled through the trees, providing the waiting [Silent Dandelions] with the perfect opportunity!
The head of a single [Silent Dandelion] swayed lightly in the wind before suddenly bursting apart.
The head, composed of countless seeds, vanished in an instant, replaced by a multitude of white seeds floating in the air.
The white seeds flew swiftly, carried by the breeze in multiple directions.
Though it was just one plant, the number of seeds released was far from small.
Most critically, once these [Silent Dandelion] seeds land, they immediately begin expanding again.
Their numbers would grow exponentially.
Some of the white seeds drifted to the ground, quickly taking root and absorbing nutrients from the soil.
Others landed among a swarm of [All-consuming Black Ants], marking the beginning of a horrifying disaster.
The pure, flawless seeds of the [Silent Dandelions] appeared harmless.
Even as they fell among them, the [All-consuming Black Ants] showed no reaction, instead focusing on pursuing the fleeing [Earthwalking Worm].
However, something terrifying occurred.
Countless white seeds landed on the [All-consuming Black Ants] and the ground around them.
In an instant, vast amounts of nutrients were sucked away, and the ants turned into desiccated husks before crumbling into dust.
Meanwhile, the seeds rapidly grew!
In the blink of an eye, the battlefield transformed into a "white expanse."
Everywhere one looked, [Silent Dandelions] stood quietly upon the earth.
The [All-consuming Black Ants] soon realized something was wrong and began fleeing in panic.
While they had maintained orderly formations against the [Earthwalking Worm], they now descended into utter chaos before the [Silent Dandelions].
Perhaps it was their instinctive sense of danger that prevented them from even attempting to fight back.
Their only thought was to escape.
But the sheer number of [All-consuming Black Ants] meant their frantic flight stirred up turbulent air currents.
Thus, an unstoppable chain of disasters unfolded.
Countless [Silent Dandelions] burst apart once more, releasing another wave of seeds.
This time, however, the numbers were far greater than before.
One after another, the white seeds landed on the [All-consuming Black Ants], draining them dry at an alarming speed.
In just a few seconds, the originally boundless swarm of [All-consuming Black Ants] was completely devoured.
The "black ocean" vanished entirely.
In its place emerged a despair-inducing "white ocean."
Witnessing the sudden transformation on the battlefield, everyone's expressions changed drastically, their feet unconsciously retreating backward.
Their faces were etched with unmistakable terror!
Even experts like Ging and Beyond looked grim, their eyes filled with wariness as they stared at the Dandelions.
Terrifying reproductive capabilities!
And a horrifying absorption ability!
Combined, these traits made for a [Calamity] of extremely high danger level.
Just by witnessing this scene, the two of them were certain—this dandelion-like plant was undoubtedly a [Calamity].
And its threat level was alarmingly high!
Just as a shadow of dread settled over everyone, urging them to flee, a purple figure suddenly appeared before the group.
From its appearance, it resembled a bipedal insectoid robot with a metallic shell and a disc-shaped head.
Its entire body was purple, with two red eyes and structures resembling teeth beneath them.
Its arms were slender, ending in sharp claws. Its shoulders bore gray circular patterns, and its abdomen had gray stripes.
Its form resembled that of a giant insect, clad in purple armor, with an enormous cannon of devastating power mounted on its back.
It was none other than the Mythical Pokémon known as the "Doomsday Bug"—Genesect!
This Pokémon was Akira's second Mythical Pokémon, having only acted once since its creation.
And that one time, it had obliterated the evolved Ant King with a single shot, leaving massive destruction in its wake.
Faced with the Dandelions, which could multiply rapidly every second, Akira decided to go all out—
A single blast to wipe them all out.
The abilities of the Dandelions were indeed absurdly overpowered.
There was only one way to make them disappear or halt their expansion:
Eliminate them entirely with a large-scale attack while their numbers were still manageable.
To be safe, Akira chose to deploy Genesect directly, giving it a chance to stretch its limbs.
Genesect's mechanical eyes flickered with light as it slightly crouched,
Aiming the massive cannon on its back at the "sea of flowers" ahead.
Countless streams of pure white Aura converged toward the cannon.
As waves of refined Aura filled the weapon, a faint glow began to emanate from the dark, abyssal muzzle.
The light was immaculately pure, yet every living being who saw it trembled uncontrollably.
Even before firing, the mere aura leaking during its charge was enough to paralyze countless creatures with fear.
Because this was an attack of extreme peril.
"BOOM!!!"
A beam of pure white light erupted from Genesect's triangular cannon.
At first, it was a slender ray, but the moment it left the barrel, it expanded into a colossal pillar of light!
Normal-type move—Techno Blast!
The blindingly radiant beam resembled a ferocious white dragon.
Wherever it passed, it left behind scars akin to nuclear explosions—its devastating power was utterly horrifying!
Beneath the deafening roar was a chain of explosions!
Countless Dandelions, soil, and rocks were swept into the blasts caused by the Techno Blast, utterly annihilated into nothingness!
To minimize the commotion, Akira even had Genesect control the power of the attack, ensuring it only affected this specific area.
No matter how formidable the Dandelion was, facing such a large-scale strike, it could only meet its demise.
...
A few days later,
Amidst a quiet stretch of forest.
"Ding!"
"Pokémon incubation complete!"
Hearing this, Akira paused briefly before effortlessly immersing his consciousness into his mind.
Having incubated Pokémon so many times, he had long grown accustomed to checking immediately whenever a new Pokémon emerged.
Each time, he carried immense anticipation.
He never felt disappointed if the Pokémon that hatched didn't match his expectations or wasn't particularly strong.
In Akira's eyes, every encounter with a Pokémon was fate—something to be cherished.
Based on his initial estimate, this time's Pokémon should have been Grass-type or Ground-type.
But considering the constant rain here, a Water-type Pokémon wasn't out of the question either.
For instance, Quagsire, which combined both Water and Ground types, would fit this environment well.
However, the Pokémon that emerged wasn't Quagsire—it was another Pokémon entirely.
It was none other than Rillaboom, the Grass-type Starter Pokémon from the Galar region.
Compared to its pre-evolved forms, Rillaboom's skin was darker in color after evolution.
The wooden stick it once carried had now transformed into two "drumsticks" and a "stump drum."
Its head had also grown bush-like fur.
Its body was much larger than when it was a Thwackey, with more pronounced muscles, exuding a powerful and robust aura.
Normally, a creature's forearms would be smaller than its upper arms, but Rillaboom was different.
Both of its forearms were thicker than its upper arms, making it look somewhat unusual at first glance.
Its palms were also exceptionally large, with each finger thick and sturdy—clearly indicating immense gripping strength.
In terms of appearance, aside from a few areas like its hair, which were leaf-green, most of its skin was a deep brown.
Its chest bore a lighter-colored pattern.
Paired with a tuft of green fur hanging over its forehead, Rillaboom gave off a free-spirited and untamed vibe.
In battle, Rillaboom could control the power within its special stump by drumming, unleashing powerful soundwave energy.
Alternatively, it could manipulate the stump's roots to outmaneuver opponents, fully utilizing the musical skills it had honed since its Thwackey days.
Rillaboom had a calm and gentle temperament, avoiding petty conflicts.
However, when it sensed actions that disrupted harmony, it would strictly restrain the offender.
Additionally, it had a strong sense of solidarity, fighting fiercely when its companions were in danger.
It valued harmony within its group, and the one with the most exceptional drumming skills would become the leader.
Though Akira had expected a Grass-type Pokémon, he hadn't anticipated it being Rillaboom.
After all, even among Grass-types, it wasn't guaranteed to be one of the Starter Pokémon.
And if it was a Grass-type Starter, based on the creatures encountered so far, wouldn't Venusaur have been more fitting?
Akira pondered for a moment before recalling the most significant creature in this swamp—
The Hellbell Snake.
He knew its method of attack—using sound-like waves to strike.Anyone who hears that eerie sound is as if they've heard the chime from hell.
The only outcome is death.
This is also why the Two-tailed Snake is dubbed the "Hell's Chime."
Coincidentally, Rillaboom's method of attack is also related to sound.
Rillaboom's prototype should be the drummer in a band.
This is evident from its thick arms and the two wooden sticks and stump drum it holds.
This characteristic becomes even more pronounced when it undergoes Gigantamax.
Like Lapras, Rillaboom is one of the few Pokémon capable of Gigantamax, making it more special compared to other Dynamax Pokémon.
The power of Gigantamax causes its stump to rapidly grow, transforming into a drum resembling a forest.
After merging with the "Forest Drum," Rillaboom gains even greater strength, able to control its wooden sticks as effortlessly as its wrists.
It is said that a Gigantamax Rillaboom can continuously produce beats that shake the entire Galar region.
In other words, the drumming of a Gigantamax Rillaboom can resonate across the entire Galar region.
Not only that, but its drumbeats can even cross oceans and echo in other regions.
It is said that those who hear its performance are dominated by the rhythm surging from deep within their bodies, dancing uncontrollably.
If the previous points only proved that Rillaboom's attack methods, like the Hellbell Snake, are related to sound, then the subsequent explanation reveals even more similarities between Rillaboom and the Hellbell Snake.
The Hellbell Snake is described in the text as a demonic creature capable of spreading murderous intent.
This means it can influence the minds of living beings to some extent, similar to Ai, another [Calamity].
Both possess the ability to control or influence the minds of living beings.
This aligns perfectly with Rillaboom.
The drumbeats of a Gigantamax Rillaboom can make those who hear them dance involuntarily.
Like a reflex, once they hear the intensely rhythmic beats, they can't help but move.
Just like the Hellbell Snake, its sound is infectious.
So, if you think about it, Akira feels he can understand why it's Rillaboom.
Or rather, it makes sense that Rillaboom would emerge.
Not only is it a Grass-type Pokémon suited to the terrain, but it also shares traits with the most significant creature in the swamp—the Hellbell Snake.
So, it's understandable.
Following the usual routine, Akira uses Restriction and Vow on Rillaboom.
Name: Rillaboom
Ability: Grassy Surge
Type: Grass
Strength: A
Moves: Grassy Terrain, Wood Hammer, Drum Beating, Boomburst, Grass Pledge, Darkest Lariat...
Based on past experience, Akira scans from top to bottom and immediately notices the Ability section.
As a Grass-type Starter Pokémon, Rillaboom's standard Ability is naturally the uniform [Overgrow].
However, this one's Ability is its Hidden Ability, or Dream Ability—Grassy Surge.
Seeing this Hidden Ability, Akira can't help but feel puzzled.
He suddenly realizes that since arriving in the Dark Continent, the frequency of encountering Hidden Abilities seems to have increased.
Before going to the Dark Continent, he only had one Pokémon with a Hidden Ability.
That was the Ditto with the [Imposter] Ability.
Thinking back carefully, Akira notices a pattern—
Every Starter Pokémon he's encountered has had a Hidden Ability.
The first Starter, Primarina, had a Hidden Ability.
The second Starter, Decidueye, had a Hidden Ability.The third Starter Pokémon, Rillaboom, also possessed its Hidden Ability.
If it were just one or two, it could be dismissed as coincidence. But three consecutive Starter Pokémon all having Hidden Abilities?
This inevitably led Akira to a speculation.
Perhaps... all Starter-type Pokémon were born with Hidden Abilities?
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