I'm not a Pokémon succubus.

This not only enhances the power of the "Sandstorm" move, but also actually enhances young Kiras's ability to control sandstorms.

Well, if it really evolved into Bangilas and possessed the true sand-raising ability, how terrifying would its ability to change the weather be?

"He's the king of sandstorms..."

It’s decided. From now on, I’ll take you to compete with Groudon and Kyogre for the weather.

Little Kiras, who didn't understand the seriousness of the situation, ran over happily after seeing Coach Ai.

"I saw it. It was amazing."

Aisha smiled and praised young Kiras.

Afterwards, he was surprised to find that although he used the sandstorm, the body of young Kiras was very clean and not stained with sand or dust at all.

Such exquisite control also made Coach Ai secretly amazed.

"Goo~"

At this moment, little Kiras's stomach also began to growl with hunger.

Aixia also understood that this little guy was exercising here without eating, and he was very hardworking.

"Haha~ It's just right that you're hungry. Let's go eat." After touching its little head, Aisha also called Jigglypuff to walk towards the buffet restaurant.

"Gather your strength, we will challenge the Red Lotus Gym tomorrow!"

"Depend on!"

"Lucky~"

......

The next day, Aisha stood outside the gate of the Red Lotus Gym.

The door opened and Xia Bo, wearing a white coat again, walked out of the gym.

"This isn't the place for a fight." He turned to look at the volcano behind him and said, "Come with me. I'll take you to a more exciting place. That's where the real battle takes place at the Red Lotus Gym!"

Chapter 224 Red Lotus Gym Challenge

Following Xia Bo's footsteps, Aisha walked towards the crater.

If he remembered correctly, the battle area inside the Red Lotus Gym was a platform suspended by four chains above a large lava pool.

In the game, if players want to challenge the Red Lotus Gym, they need to answer some questions continuously.

If you answer correctly, you can proceed normally. If you answer incorrectly, you will need to challenge the staff in the gym.

Of course, in order to gain experience points to level up the Pokémon, Aisha would always deliberately choose the wrong answers and then fight with the staff.

"The battle site is in the crater?"

Looking up at the crater in the distance, Aisha showed a complicated expression.

In the future, Honglian Island was destroyed by a volcanic eruption, and all the people here moved away. Xia Bo's Honglian Gym was forced to be rebuilt on Gemini Island.

"Ah."

Xia Bo nodded.

He spoke with a certain amount of pride, "This volcano is dormant and won't erupt. The lava here is perfect for my fire gym's base and battleground."

"...I advise you to be more careful."

Aixia couldn't bear to watch it any longer, so she reminded Xia Bo, "After all, no one can predict whether a natural disaster like a volcanic eruption will happen."

"Um......"

Xia Bo actually listened to it.

He scratched his shiny bald head and thought for a while.

"Indeed, I can't guarantee whether or when natural disasters and man-made disasters will happen."

He spread his hands and said, "I also know that a dormant volcano is not an extinct volcano. If left alone, it will erupt sooner or later."

"By that time, Honglian Island will be impossible to protect, so..."

"so?"

Aisha looked at Xia Bo, waiting for his next words.

"I've been searching for a way to control volcanic energy, trying to prevent the Red Lotus Island volcano from erupting forever. This is my way of making up for this irresponsible gym leader and giving it to this town. Hahahahaha~"

Touching the back of his head, Xia Bo burst into laughter as if to hide his embarrassment.

But this is what he really thinks.

Xia Bo's life was rather bumpy. He once encountered a mountain accident while climbing and got lost.

At the critical moment, Moltres, one of the three legendary sacred birds, suddenly appeared and guided him in the right direction, which allowed Xia Bo to escape danger.

This incident had a great impact on Xia Bo, and even determined that he would become a trainer specializing in fire-attribute Pokémon in the future.

Similarly, Xia Bo did not want to see the island where he had lived for decades being buried under the erupting lava.

"Oh......"

After listening to Xia Bo's words, Aixia showed a thoughtful expression.

"Technology to control volcanic energy and prevent it from erupting..."

"Do you have an idea?"

Xia Bo looked at Aixia with some anticipation.

"Hmm..." Aixia scratched her hair, which made Xia Bo feel envious and jealous.

"Well, I do have some clues."

"Really?"

Xia Bo was pleasantly surprised.

Although he is a scientist, the areas he focuses on are more in the field of biology.

I really don't know much about mechanical manufacturing.

"Well, really."

Aisha nodded and said, "Team Magma in the Hoenn region is led by a madman who attempts to control the legendary Groudon. He wants to use Groudon's power to expand the land and control volcanoes, and turn all the world's oceans into dry land. Therefore, Team Magma is also fully committed to researching volcano-related topics and machinery. If I remember correctly, Team Magma should have some machinery that can control volcanic energy, or at least some design ideas for such machinery."

"this......"

Xia Bo became excited.

If the device that controls volcanic energy really exists, he can finally put to rest a worry that has plagued him for decades.

"I'm not sure. Anyway, Team Magma is destroyed now." Aisha waved her hand, glanced at Xia Bo, and said, "You are a gym leader after all. You can use your authority in the alliance to ask the people in charge of the Hoenn Alliance to access Team Magma's internal information or rent the equipment seized by the alliance. It shouldn't be a problem."

"Um......"

"Besides, you have such a legitimate reason."

As he spoke, Aisha looked back down the mountain.

There are rows of buildings on Honglian Island. Even though it is close to a volcano, this town has been well developed by people who love life.

No matter who sees the lively atmosphere of life in the town, they would not want it to become a pile of ruins and those who love life to be displaced by natural disasters.

"Hmm~"

Aixia pondered for a moment, as if thinking about something.

"I have some connections with the champion of the Hoenn League, and I also contributed to the destruction of Team Magma."

"Ok?"

Xia Bo stared at Ai Xia in shock and confusion, as if he had seen a ghost.

He was a little confused.

You said that you are friends with the Fengyuan champion and you participated in the operation to destroy the Lava Team. Then why did you participate in the Quartz Conference?

Fried fish?

Coach Ai ignored Xia Bo's surprised look and looked at the buildings on Honglian Island. His gaze then shifted to the boundless sea and the sky where the sea and the sky merged into one. He said, "If you are truly interested in a device that controls volcanic energy, I can help you learn about it. After all..."

He smiled at Xia Bo.

"The hot springs here are so great, I don't want to miss out on them in the future."

“Okay… okay!”

Xia Bo's excitement was beyond words.

He almost wanted to give the crimson badge directly to Aisha.

"Eh!"

Coach Ai waved his hand and said, "We have to have a match anyway. Don't do this, or my fans will think I got into the Quartz Conference through the backdoor."

"Row."

When Xia Bo heard this, he immediately walked in front with his sword and golden horse, leading Aixia all the way to the battle site on the crater.

"ah?"

Standing on the edge of the crater, Coach Ai ignored the heat blowing in his face.

He took a step forward, ignoring the sweaty Xia Bo, and approached the fighting area.

This venue was built on the crater. The platform area was limited, and below was steaming, gurgling red magma like hot pot soup.

"If this falls, won't it cause me to lose some skin?"

"It's more than just skin peeling off!" Xia Bo followed up from behind and said, "Unless it's a Fire-type Pokémon that's not afraid of lava, otherwise, if a Pokémon falls in, it will definitely not end well!"

He showed a smug expression again.

"But don't worry."

At this time, the magma below rolled.

A red head popped out from under the red magma and smiled at the two people above.

It was a platypus.

"This is my Infernape. It's responsible for protecting the Pokémon down there. If a Pokémon or a Trainer accidentally falls down, it'll catch them and make sure no one gets hurt."

"Well... this environment is really nice."

Aisha nodded and looked around.

This crater, apart from the dangers, would be a good place for training.

Extremely hot, just the opposite of the extreme cold of the Twin Islands.

The effects of exercising the body and willpower are excellent...

"Enough of the nonsense, let's begin the battle."

"Ah."

Aisha and Xia Bo stood at the two ends of the crater respectively.

"Hey, you guys."

Suddenly, a dissatisfied voice interrupted Aisha and Xia Bo who were about to throw the Poké Ball.

Kona appeared at the crater with an irritated look on his face.

"It would be too hasty to have no referee for the Gym Challenge." She walked to the side of the crater, right in the middle, raised her hand, and said, "Then, as one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Kanto, I declare myself the referee of this Red Lotus Gym Challenge!"

"Thank you for your help." Aisha smiled helplessly at Kona.

Before he left today, he said that he was going to challenge the gym, but he didn't expect Kona to follow him.

I thought he was preparing to watch his own gym challenge as a spectator, but unexpectedly, Xia Bo brought him here to fight.

"It's okay~"

Kona responded to Coach Ai with a smile on his face.

"Thank you for your help, King Kona."