Chapter 344: Team Plasma Again
Undoubtedly.
Among the three trainers, Liz worried Will the least.
She would never actively make dangerous moves.
It was just that due to the era she lived in and her special identity, she had to shoulder the responsibility of protecting the entire Kingdom of Draconids, standing at the forefront to face danger.
And Lorelei.
In daily life, Lorelei really caused a lot of trouble for Will.
Teenage Lorelei trespassed into the Icefall Cave, stuck the Rainbow Wing on his forehead, kicked the power grid, hit the gate of the Spirit World with her head...
What hasn't she done?
Although the latter two things were done out of worry for Will, to save Will.
But she definitely belonged to the typical trouble-making bear kid, running wherever there was excitement.
Even plain and ordinary days could make Lorelei stir up huge waves.
If not for Will, this mature-minded Pokémon, carefully protecting her, Lorelei might not have grown up safely.
But fortunately, when big things happened, Lorelei was really obedient, quietly waiting for Will to handle everything for her.
Will thought.
He wouldn't meet a trainer more outrageous than teenage Lorelei again.
Until he met the little blonde.
Cynthia in daily life worried Will very little.
Because Cynthia had strong opinions, a flexible mind, and strong planning skills.
He could lie flat completely, leaving all affairs to the little blonde to arrange.
But once danger really came.
Cynthia's strong opinions would make her the most unstable factor in Will's eyes.
Because Will couldn't "control" her.
Cynthia had a stubborn personality and her own ideas.
She would follow her own ideas, not listen to Will's command.
When danger came.
Having two commanders in a team would be very dangerous.
However.
There was no choice.
This was the trainer Will chose himself.
Since Cynthia decided to do so, Will had to let her do so.
As for other things...
Just like Cynthia said.
Will would protect her well.
Just like Will cleaned up Lorelei's mess countless times in his previous life.
Will would also cover for all of Cynthia's actions, becoming the umbrella under which she could grow recklessly, until one day he could no longer protect Cynthia.
"You stay by my side; call Garchomp out immediately if anything happens."
Will held Cynthia's small hand, approaching the Galvantula.
Have to say.
This was an experience rarely had before.
Always used to fighting alone, facing everything alone most of the time.
Before, he didn't feel anything.
But now Cynthia stayed by his side all the time.
This made Will feel an unwarranted sense of security in his heart.
This feeling was wonderful.
Clearly Will knew well that Cynthia might not be able to help when encountering danger.
But the other party just needing to stay by his side was enough to generate a kind of confidence in his heart.
Maybe because...
Whether the companion is strong is one thing.
Having a companion is another thing.
If there was a choice, Will would indeed prefer to be Hashirama Senju, not Madara Uchiha, even if Hashirama Senju didn't need companions' help when really fighting.
"Mm!"
Cynthia nodded, putting one hand on the Poké Ball at her waist.
Although she was confident Galvantula wouldn't go berserk.
But just in case, keeping an eye out was absolutely necessary.
Cynthia wouldn't ignore the worst consequence because of confidence.
Once Galvantula attacked.
She would summon Garchomp immediately, helping Will fight them together, showing no mercy.
Cynthia had a kind heart, but wasn't the kind of saint who wouldn't fight back when beaten.
She was willing to use gentle means to help Galvantula, provided Galvantula wouldn't hurt her important partner.
Once Galvantula wanted to attack Will.
Then Cynthia would get angry too, and wouldn't be soft-hearted then.
Moreover.
Cynthia knew Miles and a large number of police officers were watching behind them; if any variables appeared, they would act to save her and Riolu.
The worst result would just be getting shocked a bit, not life-threatening.
This was the key to Cynthia being so bold.
Before making this decision, the girl had already considered carefully in her mind.
Ahead.
Will had led Cynthia to a Galvantula 1.5 meters tall.
Ordinary Galvantula height is only 0.8 meters.
From the size.
This Galvantula was definitely the leader (Alpha) of this clan.
The huge Galvantula's size almost caught up with Cynthia's height; the six eyes on the big head stared at Will and Cynthia spinning around, visually a quite terrifying Pokémon.
But actually, Will could feel.
At this moment, the hearts of Galvantula were filled with fear and uneasiness; seemed they encountered terrible things in the cave.
'If Meloetta were here, it would be much simpler.'
Will muttered in his heart.
Meloetta's singing was the strongest weapon in the world at this time.
No other Pokémon's ability could compare with it.
No contact needed.
No communication needed.
No risk bearing.
Just singing a few lines could calm the Galvantula clan down.
"Don't worry too much; the group behind isn't with those inside. They are here to catch that group inside."
Will slowed down while sensing the Galvantula leader's emotions.
He didn't put himself in the same position as Miles, Officer Jenny, and the others.
Approaching to talk as a neutral Pokémon.
Only in this way could Galvantula be more assured of him.
"Gal-van."
Galvantula took two steps forward, protecting her clansmen behind her.
She didn't want Riolu and Cynthia to get too close to her clansmen, so she could only step forward actively.
Crucially.
She was also afraid her clansmen would attack these two little ones out of fear.
The Galvantula leader wasn't stupid either.
She knew if they attacked these two little ones, those people behind would absolutely not spare her clansmen.
As the Galvantula leader approached.
Will's hand easily rested on her forehead.
Azure Aura Power lit up on Will's palm; the Galvantula leader's emotions gradually stabilized.
"What happened inside?"
Will asked.
"Gal-van."
The Galvantula leader shook the two small legs under her head.
She said she saw a group of humans in blue and white uniforms in Chargestone Cave, wantonly mining the charged stones in the cave.
And.
According to the Galvantula leader's observation.
That group was constantly going to the deepest part of the cave; the target seemed to be those Thunder Stones.
The reason they ran out of Chargestone Cave.
Wasn't because they were driven out by that group of humans.
But worried that group of humans would anger the boss living deep in Chargestone Cave.
Once that Pokémon went berserk, the entire Chargestone Cave would collapse, and no living thing could survive inside.
"What kind of Pokémon is that?"
Will pinched his chin and pondered.
Blue and white uniforms.
In this land of Unova, all he could think of was Team Plasma.
Enemies really cross paths often.
Bumping into these people everywhere.
This time with the help of the Gym Leader and police, just right to settle old scores.
"Gal-van."
The Galvantula leader frowned, gestured, and even drew on the ground.
"This is... Druddigon?"
Cynthia couldn't understand what Galvantula said, but could understand the drawing on the ground.
That was a Dragon-type Pokémon named Druddigon.
"Druddigon..."
Will looked at the drawing on the ground and muttered.
Druddigon is quite famous among many Pokémon.
Although not a good reputation.
Shame of the dragon clan.
Referring to Druddigon.
Without going into too complicated reasons, the source boils down to two things—"Ugly," "Weak."
Before the seventh generation, Druddigon was the well-deserved weakest Dragon-type Pokémon, with a base stat total of only 485, the lowest among all dragons, and the crucial speed base stat in the game was only 48.
Plus compared with other Dragon-type Pokémon like Dragonite, Garchomp, Hydreigon, Salamence, etc.
Druddigon's existence seemed even more notorious.
But that was the game.
Living in the Pokémon world for so many years, Will knew well that one couldn't judge a Pokémon from the game's perspective.
In reality.
Druddigon is actually a very tricky Pokémon.
They have a ferocious temperament and are very cunning.
Unlike most proud Dragon-type Pokémon, Druddigon is a Pokémon that can trample its integrity and dignity on the ground.
Snatching weak Pokémon's nests as their own home.
Invading Diglett's tunnels.
Hiding in narrow caves for sneak attacks.
Provoking other Dragon-type Pokémon, they might defend their dignity to the death.
Provoking Druddigon, they would cowardly drill into the cave, then hide for ten or a hundred years before coming out to sneak attack for revenge.
Anyway, things most Dragon-type Pokémon wouldn't do, Druddigon can do.
But precisely because of this.
Druddigon's survival ability in the wild is very strong.
So when Will heard the boss of Chargestone Cave was a Druddigon, he wasn't very surprised.
Dragon-type Pokémon lifespan + Druddigon's survival ability.
Meeting powerful Druddigon in the wild is normal.
The only thing he didn't quite understand was...
Druddigon should prefer environments inhabited by Rock or Ground-type Pokémon; this Chargestone Cave couldn't be considered a good residence for Druddigon anyway.
That Druddigon inside could be the boss of this cave, obviously having extraordinary strength, at least Gym level.
With this strength, just strolling around outside.
Why worry about not finding a more comfortable cave as territory?
But this wasn't something Will should consider.
He negotiated with the Galvantula leader again, obtaining the other party's help, then turned to explain the situation to Cynthia, letting her tell Miles and Officer Jenny again.
"Thank you for your help, Cynthia; your Riolu is very powerful, underestimated you before."
Miles looked at Will and Cynthia gratefully.
"Hehe, my Riolu is indeed great."
Cynthia hugged the dog beside her proudly.
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