Pokémon: Shadow of the Dawn

Baika was wearing a rock-style red uniform of the Shouting Team and standing at the corner of the street entrance in Spike Town. He looked like just an ordinary member of the Shouting Team.

His eyes were fixed on Wang Jin and Steel Armor Crow, and he felt that they looked inexplicably familiar.

There was nothing wrong with watching Wang Jin's Steelix on TV, because in Galar, Pokémon like Chinchilla were as common as stray dogs - they were everywhere.

Considering Steelix’s history and heritage in the Galar region, it is normal for any trainer to like Steelix.

only...

Baika seemed to have seen this steel armored crow somewhere before.

Baika searched his memories for the Steelix taxis and Steelix trainers he had seen along the way, and deliberately avoided the ruthless group members he met in the northern wilderness.

It shouldn't be the black-robed trainer who is suspected to belong to the group, right?

Suspected to be someone belonging to the group...group?

Baika was stunned for a moment, and saw the released blocking bear shrinking back in fear, with timidity and flattery in its eyes.

The swarmer had a much better eye than his trainer. As soon as he saw the Steelix in front of him, he recognized it as the one he had met in the forest not long ago. Regardless of whether he could beat it or not, his trainer had told him to stay away from the enemy in the future, and he still remembered it.

"Steel Armor Crow!" Wang Jin spoke at this time.

Steel Crow also spread its wings and flew into the air.

A huge shadow was swaying in front of the bear, and the bear subconsciously stepped back with its two paws.

Hearing the voice, Baika in the back was completely certain that Wang Jin was the group trainer who was besieged by hunters and killed them all.

It seems he also has a champion-level Doronchi?

Baika's heart twitched, and he subconsciously looked around for an escape route while worrying about his own Pokémon on the field.

If he hadn't lent the Pokémon to Nie Zi, he would have run away by now!

On the battlefield.

Nie Zi confidently took half a step forward, not at all afraid of the Steel Armored Crow flapping its wings in front of him.

They were all at the same level, and he had his second uncle to guide him throughout the whole process, so how could he lose? It was easy to defeat Wang Jin in front of him, and then he got all eight badges, entered the championship, and entered the finals...

The more Nie Zi thought about it, the more excited he became, and he fast-forwarded to the day when Jianding Town was revived again because of his fame.

At this time, referee Ryan also shouted loudly:

"Both Pokémon are ready. I declare the battle to begin!"

In an instant, Wang Jin shouted:

"Steel Armor Crow! Swallow Returns!"

The attributes of the Blocking Bear are evil and normal. The normal attribute attacks are halved against the steel attribute. It has no other restraint relationship with Steel Crow.

Overall, Steelix still has a slight advantage in attributes.

Wang Jin's sight was also focused on the blocking bear in front of him, whose movements were somewhat strange, and his eyes showed its strength data:

[Name: Blocking Bear]

[Attribute: evil, normal]

[Level: Level 43 (King of Heaven)]

[Features: Self-sacrifice]

[Items to carry: none]

[Mastered moves: Block, Stare, Sneak Attack, Round Pupils, Missile Needle, Sand Throwing, Licking, Cross Chop, Abyss Tumbling, Switching, Impact, Loud Roaring, Headbutt, Claw Grinding, Scratching, Sleeping, Slamming, Scary Face, Double Payback...]

At the same time, Nie Zi opposite was also anxiously waiting for news from his second uncle.

He actually wanted to give an order or say something, but he was worried that he might make a mistake or that he might not do it well enough. It would be better to wait for the instructions from his uncle, the king-level trainer.

However, Steelix flew over the ground at an extremely fast speed, and even though the Blocking Bear shrank its body, it was still knocked back and fell to the ground in a daze.

Seeing this, Nie Zi clenched his fists, but he still could not hear Baika's voice.

Uncle!

Uncle Baika!

Nie Zi called out frantically in his heart, and while he was anxious, he was also wondering if this was a tactic of Baika.

For example, showing weakness to the enemy, using certain moves that can only be released after being hit, etc...

Wang Jin was surprised, but without giving any chance, he continued:

"Steel-armored crow, use steel wings!"

The Steel Crow on the field raised its wings high, and the luster of the Steel Wings move had completely covered the field, but the blocking bear below seemed to have lost its soul, just holding its head with its two front paws.

"Stop the bear..." Nie Zi clenched his teeth and almost couldn't help shouting out.

He believes in his second uncle!

Ever since I met my second uncle, including the gym battle until now, everything has been exactly the same as what my second uncle said.

As expected, Wang Jin came to block his way just as the gym battle was over, just to take advantage of his Pokémon when it was still tired after the battle. As expected, no one in the alliance would say anything about his performance like his father...

Second uncle must have his plan!

Nie Zi resisted the urge to look back for Baika, and stared at the blocking bear on the ground, wondering if it was going to use some moves to fight back while Steel Crow was falling.

Come on! Stop the bear!

"Boom! Boom!"

Unfortunately, it did not go as he wished. The blocking bear was slapped twice by Steel Wing. He lay on the ground with stars in his eyes and did not react at all.

Ryan, the referee, was also quite confused.

He couldn't understand the logic of this battle.

It’s fine that he had a fake match with the owner of the Spike Gym before, but the father-son game was just to make people feel disgusted, and the purpose was to get a badge for free, which Ryan could understand.

But now, what does it mean to deliberately not take action against Wang Jin?

Let the Pokémon get beaten up?

Even if they want to have a fake match again, they can't just not act at all and play dumb, right?

Besides... this isn't a father-son game! If you, Nie Zi, lose, you'll lose your challenger qualification! What on earth are you thinking, standing there motionless waiting to be beaten!

Ryan, as the referee, was so shocked that he was speechless for a moment.

Nie Zi felt aggrieved.

It seemed that the ursine was about to be beaten to the point where it couldn't get up. He was hesitating about what move to call out and whether he should exchange Pokémon. At the same time, he was also wondering...

Is there something wrong with the headphones?

This tiny pair of headphones can't pick up any sound?

That's for sure!

Otherwise, why would his second uncle be silent?

Nie Zi took out the Poké Ball and took back the Bearcat. He no longer cared about other people's gazes and turned around to look for Baika.

Baika at the back lowered his head and clenched his fists anxiously, wishing he could admit defeat on behalf of the boy.

If he wasn't afraid that the truth would be exposed through the headphones, he would definitely let Nie Zi admit defeat and go home.

The opponent in front of him was also an experienced wilderness trainer, and he had fought against Baika before. Baika would rather let the blocking bear get beaten up for nothing and become a fool than have any details that might be discovered.

What if the other party recognizes the Pokémon and pulls him out of the crowd...

Baika is still a wanted dangerous person because he has repeatedly robbed the Pokémon of registered trainers in the League.

Now the Pokémon is on Nie Zi again...

Lose the battle for me now!

Baika roared in his heart.