Pokémon: Zorua
Attribute: Dark
Gender: Male
Ability: Illusion
Moves: Scratch, Glare, Hone Claws, Fury Swipes, Extrasensory
Friendship: 0
Pokémon Life History: In the 146th year of the Kingdom Calendar, Zorua was born.
In the 147th year of the Kingdom Calendar, Zorua's parents lost their lives in a battle with other Pokémon, and Zorua began to live alone.
In the 148th year of the Kingdom Calendar, Zorua was attacked by a Beartic and was rescued by a human girl, Anna, when he was on the verge of death.
The moment Draconis agreed to Anna bringing this Zorua back to the territory, the number of his subjects changed from seventy-eight to seventy-nine.
That Zorua was now also a member of his territory.
Looking at Anna and the Zorua on her shoulder, Draconis suddenly had a bold idea.
Dratini's current strength was very weak; it had almost no combat ability.
And it would take a long time for it to grow up.
But it was clear that his strength alone was not enough.
This territory should have more Trainers, more people who could command Pokémon and protect the territory.
Thinking of this, Draconis's mind stirred.
Why not... take Anna as his apprentice and teach her about Pokémon and Trainers?
Zorua, the Tricky Fox Pokémon.
Zoroark, which evolves from it, is extremely good at confusing opponents, creating illusions, and taking advantage of this opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to its opponents.
It was clear that if this Zorua grew up, he would also become a very good fighting force!
Draconis was very tempted.
However, just then, he suddenly noticed that the Zorua's expression had become tense.
He tensed his entire body, then cast his gaze in one direction.
"Huh? What's wrong with you?" Anna noticed Zorua's behavior, a little confused.
The next second, a massive figure darted out of the darkness, tackling a knight to the ground.
Sharp ice claws glowed with a cold luster in the moonlight, then swung out forcefully.
"Ah!"
The knight let out a scream; his arm had been scratched!
"There's a monster!"
With Ryan's shout, everyone quickly drew the weapons from their waists.
By the light of the torch, Anna saw the monster's appearance.
She couldn't help but show fear and shouted, "It's this monster!"
Beartic! A ferocious carnivorous Pokémon!
It exuded an extremely powerful aura; this Beartic's strength was definitely extraordinary!
Draconis frowned.
"Protect His Highness Draconis!"
Ryan shouted while gripping the hilt of his sword, forcefully slashing at the massive monster.
However, the sharp iron sword only left a clear scratch on the Beartic's thick fur, causing little actual damage.
The next second, something terrifying happened.
The Beartic opened its mouth, and a blast of cold air spewed out, instantly freezing the sword in Ryan's hand.
The ice spread continuously up the sword.
Seeing this, Ryan's pupils contracted.
"Dratini, Twister!"
Pure Dragon energy transformed into a terrifying Twister, spewing out from Dratini's mouth and striking the Beartic.
"Everyone, take care of the injured, fight and retreat, I will stop it!" Draconis quickly ordered.
His gaze locked onto the Beartic; he was certain that the Twister just now had not caused much damage to the Beartic.
"Your Highness Draconis!"
However, as a knight, how could Ryan abandon the master he served?
Despite feeling immense pressure from this monster, Ryan gritted his teeth and swung his half-frozen iron sword, attacking the Beartic from the other side.
However, this time, the Beartic gave him no chance.
"Roar!"
It let out an angry roar, and its sharp ice claws fiercely met the iron sword. Under that immense brute force, Ryan's iron sword was directly snapped.
Seeing this, Ryan's face was blank with shock.
The Beartic roared and sent him flying.
The other knights couldn't help but swallow.
This monster's power was simply too strong!
The Beartic took the offensive, like a white demon, constantly moving among the other knights, using its Ice Fangs and ice claws, harder than steel, to knock everyone to the ground.
In just a few breaths, the only people left standing were Draconis and Anna.
Facing the only two remaining opponents, the Beartic crouched on the ground and charged towards Draconis.
Seeing this, Draconis's expression changed.
He tried to command Dratini to use Twister to attack, but it was already too late.
With a huge force striking, he and Dratini were sent flying backward, falling clumsily onto the thick snow.
"Hiss! So painful!"
Dratini immediately lost its ability to fight. Draconis lay on the snow, unable to move for a moment due to the intense pain.
But his peripheral vision noticed that the Beartic was heading towards Anna and Zorua!
Anna's leg was injured, so even if she wanted to escape, she couldn't.
At this moment, she could only watch in horror as the terrifying monster approached.
"Ah..." Anna's voice trembled.
However, just then, an unexpected small figure actively blocked her, protecting her behind him.
That was... the little monster?
Anna was slightly startled.
Then she quickly shook her head and said, "No... don't, run away quickly!"
But Zorua just looked firmly at the Beartic.
Even though his heart was filled with fear, even though he had been beaten to near death by the Beartic before, now... he had to protect Anna!
At this moment, Zorua's body erupted with astonishing power.
A purple-black energy continuously surged from his body.
In an instant, the whole world seemed to darken.
Night had fallen.
Darkness enveloped the entire forest.
In the darkness, a mesmerizing purplish-red light group suddenly lit up.
Next, there was a second, a third... ghostly figures emerged from within.
Until they densely surrounded the Beartic.
This eerie scene made the Beartic involuntarily wary. It turned its head to look around, gazing at the Pokémon exuding strange power, and a solemn expression appeared on its face.
Then, the Beartic turned around and chose to flee without hesitation.
That was... Draconis, who had witnessed the entire process, was slightly stunned.
But soon, he saw through it all.
—To protect Anna, Zorua unleashed the potential within his body, activated the ability [Illusion], and created an entire illusion of a Zoroark pack, thereby scaring away the Beartic!
At this moment, looking at the girl and Zorua over there.
Draconis suddenly felt a strange yet familiar feeling.
Yes, this was how humans and Pokémon interacted in that distant future.
—You saved me, so I will also do my best to protect you, even if it means sacrificing my life!