What is a heavy girl? I want to be a Pokémon master!

The fact that there's a hotel in this small town shows that Team Flare's influence has already infiltrated the area.

Upon arriving in the town, Ash first contacted Kagura by phone before investigating Team Flare's secret base.

Team Flare's secret base is located underground northwest of Rockstreet, and is one of Team Flare's strongholds.

"Karen and Rana, go to the Ocean Snow Hotel to find Hikari first. Aine and I will go to Team Flare's base to investigate some information."

Ash clenched his fists, his eyes gleaming with fighting spirit.

The mere Flame Team is theirs to handle!

"Yes, Ash, you must be careful and don't push yourself too hard."

A ripple of emotion stirred within Hua Lian's heart, and a surge of feelings welled up within her.

If they give me the easy tasks, they must like me!

Ash's idea was simple: with Diancie's Aine and himself, who was at the level of the Elite Four, going on adventures was fine; there was really no need for the other girls to take risks.

Simply put... they're too weak! Karen would be instantly killed if she went, and Rakuna's personality isn't suited for infiltration.

But these things can't be said out loud; Pokémon battles are all about social etiquette!

The top champion of Padia is also a master of interpersonal relationships!

A normal trainer can defeat the champion and knock them off the stage.

Unlike others, even if you win against your opponent, you can only obtain the title of Champion Trainer.

The opponent is still firmly in first place in Padida!

This is the social dynamic of Pokémon battles!

Ye Ci is also the champion of interpersonal relationships!

Xiao Zhi didn't know much about this, and considering Hua Lian's feelings, he didn't say much.

[Zhibao, you've really learned a lot about interpersonal relationships.]

"After all, I can't let my important friends be sad!"

Ash smiled slightly and readily agreed with Frickle's words.

I love Aine, Karen, and Rakuna so much!

You guys are all my absolute favorites, so please treat them well and we'll be battling each other every day from now on!

This high spirits didn't last long. Ash's gaze swept over Rockstown, which seemed to have been in turmoil ever since.

What happened?

Ash's eyes were filled with vigilance, a hint of unease flashing across them.

In conclusion, it's always a good idea to thoroughly investigate the town first.

"Let's go, Xiao Ai."

Almost unconsciously, Ash took Aine's hand and led her deeper into the area. The air was filled with the faint scent of Aine's perfume and Ash's own body fragrance.

Such warm hands...

Aine's fingers intertwined, like two threads pulling each other together, her ten fingers clasped, and her gaze grew increasingly intense.

"Yes, let's protect everything, Zhizhi."

A blush instantly spread across Ai's cheeks, a shy and sweet feeling of being in love. Feeling Ash's warm body temperature, her resolve strengthened.

Then, the corners of her mouth curved into an outrageous laugh.

"Hehehehe~ I won't wash my hands for a week."

With unwavering determination, Aine and Intelligence begin their exploration of Stone Fragrance Town!

...

"Hey, did you know? It seems the cadre is about to activate that!"

"...Should we try to subdue Him?...Let's take refuge quickly first."

"It hasn't been decided yet, but if that lord takes action, I think it's still possible to subdue him."

The Team Flare members in Stone Town were extremely uneasy when they learned that Pachira was about to activate the 'Cocoon of Destruction'.

Yveltal's power is considered by Team Flare's five scientists to be an uncontrollable supreme power.

At the very least, we'll have to wait until Team Flare acquires the ultimate weapon, a 'divine artifact' once belonging to a certain king of the Carlos region.

With that weapon, Yveltal will be no threat.

Team Flare's leader, Lysandre, wants to use this ultimate weapon to destroy some creatures—including Pokémon—to relieve pressure on the world and create a more beautiful one.

However, it can only be activated by Xerneas X/Ypeltar Y, and the key is kept by someone.

Since Yveltal is difficult to control, let's obtain Xerneas to activate the ultimate weapon.

"Controlling Z2's radio waves is complete, and Xerneas's location has been discovered. Pachira, go and awaken Yveltal. Use Him to attract Xerneas's attention, and then we'll seize the opportunity to capture him through a sneak attack."

"Now all the conditions for purifying the world are met."

“Esplendid went to stop them... those kids shouldn’t be a problem, right? They’re just students after all; they shouldn’t cause any trouble.”

"Ah...right, there's still the energy issue to deal with...I'll send people to plunder the power plant's electricity."

"This sacrifice is necessary for Team Flare's great plan to serve the world."

Team Flare's core scientist, Kutheroschi, typed on the electronic keyboard, occasionally glancing up at Pachira and Esprit to issue orders.

He was the highest-ranking scientist besides Vladali, so he quickly assessed the situation.

Stone Town is no longer useful; it's time for Miare City to take over!

It's time for Team Flare to retaliate.

"Huh?"×2

Upon hearing this, Esprit and Pachira were completely dumbfounded.

Pachira: I'm going to fight Ash... Really?

Esprit: Kutheroschi, why don't you go and fight him?

Only after battling Ash did I realize just how outrageous he was.

The opponent has no sense of martial ethics whatsoever, and their cooperation with the Pokémon is practically perfect.

Leaving aside Pokémon battles, Ash is absolutely on par with the champion in actual combat.

At least the champion wouldn't charge in like he did and resort to close combat.

A true rookie, far surpassing ordinary people in some aspects, normal logic simply cannot be applied to Xiao Zhi.

Ash knocked Esprit out of her slumber with a punch, and Greninja then broke Chandelure's Protect ability with a single blow.

Ash and Greninja, these two combinations must be separated.

Having experienced the last battle, Pachira immediately understood this principle.

"Not just any kid, but a first-year high school boy paired with a Champion-level... or even a Champion-level Greninja."

Pachira stood with one hand on his hip, speaking earnestly to Kutheroschi.

“Isn’t that still a child? You can’t possibly not even be able to handle the other side? Espley’s abilities are far more than that. She’s my creation, Pachira. You have to trust her.”

What kind of client?

"Sigh~" Pachira broke out in a cold sweat, but finally sighed and made up her mind.

420 Collision with Espley again

Pachira turned her head to look at Team Flare's subordinates, composed herself, and opened her lips.

"Soon Yveltal will be awakened. According to ancient intelligence, the petrification caused by Yveltal's Deathwing can be eliminated by Zygarde, so we need to create a disturbance here."

"Completely petrify Stone Town! After that, have Kutheroschi control the Z2 to remove the petrification."

Deathwing: Pokémon and the ground hit by his arrows will turn to stone, the leaves of plants hit by his arrows will disappear, and the trunks of trees will turn to stone.

Last night, after careful consideration, Pachira realized that she truly had no way to defeat Yveltal.

In that case, why not just let Ash burn through it?

She seized the opportunity to launch a surprise attack and subdue Yveltal!

To prevent the residents of Rockstown from seeking help, Team Flare must contain them in advance.

Pachira's words ignited the desire of Team Flare to protect the world within their ranks.

"That's right! Whether it's money, Pokémon, or energy, those who have abundant resources are the winners. Those who have no resources can only do nothing but crave them."

"For the sake of peace, it is necessary to destroy some of the creatures."

"Hopeless."

Esprit stared at the group of people speechlessly, feeling puzzled.

The idea that the solution is to reduce demand rather than develop productivity is hard to understand.

Aren't these Flare Team members just like terrorists with no clear purpose?

Team Rocket in the Kanto region is much more normal than yours!

But Espley had heard of Team Magma and Team Ocean before, so she was relieved.

Team Magma's goal is to expand the land area and increase the scope of human activity. Team Magma believes that human development is closely linked to the overall well-being of the world, and that the coexistence of humans and Pokémon would hinder their development.

Team Aqua is an organization that aims to reclaim the habitats lost by Pokémon due to human desires and plans to expand the ocean. They believe the ocean is the source of all life and that reclaiming it will allow them to establish an ideal home for Pokémon.

These two organizations are even more abstract! Team Flare is several levels above them!

Two organizations with unclear meanings.

Espley: Aren't you guys going too far!

Ding--! ! !

At that moment, a loud alarm sounded, drawing the attention of the Flame Team, and their vigilance instantly reached its peak.

"Espri, you go and deal with the intruders first. I'll go wake up Yveltal. You two go and capture that girl in the inn and deal with those kids."

As one of the top executives of Team Flare, Pachira keenly sensed the approaching enemy and quickly issued a series of orders to Espley and her other subordinates.

At this moment, a tense atmosphere filled the air, and everyone quickly adjusted their state to prepare for the upcoming challenge.

"Yes!"×N

Driven by the command, Esprit's body moved involuntarily.

It doesn't matter anymore... I've already hurt so many people and Pokémon, so let's just give up on everything.

I'm just going to be manipulated like this... I can't take it anymore.

Esprit unconsciously loosened her grip, and the gleam in her eyes faded.

...

"Dragon Head Mole, use Drill Shot!!"

"Drill!" In that narrow space, the Dragon Head Groundhog suddenly spun its body like a drill, slamming into the tightly closed wooden door with ferocious force. Under the Dragon Head Groundhog's violent impact, the wooden door instantly collapsed, turning into a pile of fragments.

A powerful shockwave spread outwards, as if the surrounding air was being torn apart, causing Kagura Hikaru to feel a strong wind pressure.

"Don't move, just let us take you to the base!"

Several Team Flare members appeared in front of the room, followed by several Pokémon. Judging from the light, this was not Team Flare's full strength.

"Thousand-Faced Escaper, Sniper!"

"Wow!" came Kagura Hikaru's words.

Hidden in the shadows, the Thousand-Faced Aviator raised its hands, making a gun gesture, and water energy gathered in front of its fingertips. It then shot out two high-pressure jets of water, hurtling towards Excadrill.

"Poisonous Algae Dragon, take care of it with sludge bombs!"

Before the dragon-headed gopher could be hit, mud attacking from nearby pushed aside the high-pressure water jet, hindering the attack.

"Nice to meet you. I am Akamaro, an officer of Team Flare, and I am here on my master's orders."

Entering the house was a very gentlemanly old butler, with a distinctly Carlos-like demeanor.