Chapter 339: Melmetal


    In the central area, the Dowsing Machine indeed disyed a ratherrge red dot.


    <em>''Now that''s the kind of red dot that make things exciting''</em>


    At this moment, the snowstorm had finally stopped.


    Perhaps sensing an uninvited guest in its territory, the Elite-level ydol had already moved to block Dragonite''s path.


    <strong>Pokémon: ydol (Ground/Psychic)</strong>


    <strong>Level: 73</strong>


    <strong>Potential: Cyan</strong>


    <strong>Ability: Levitate</strong>


    <strong>Held Item: Light y</strong>


    <strong>Gender: Genderless</strong>


    <strong>Moves: Hyper Beam, Teleport, Harden, Mud-p, Rapid Spin, Confusion, Rock Tomb, Psybeam, Power Trick, Ancient Power, Imprison, Cosmic Power, Extrasensory, Earth Power, Self-Destruct, Sandstorm, Explosion</strong>


    <strong>TMs: None</strong>


    <strong>Egg Moves: None</strong>


    <strong>---</strong>


    ydol: "Leave my territory."


    Even though Dragonite was also at the Elite level, its Dragon-type pseudo-legendary status made it an intimidating opponent.


    ydol''s instincts told it that this wasn''t a fight to take lightly.


    If a battle could be avoided, that would be for the best.


    ording to the Dowsing Machine, the red dot''s location wasn''t actually inside ydol''s territory. Instead, it was in Gigalith''s.


    It''s just that passing through ydol''s territory was the shortest route.


    Dragonite: "Your ce is so poor. You think I even want to be here?"


    Since Julian wasn''t using his psychic powers, he didn''t understand what Dragonite just said.


    But judging by ydol''s reaction, it definitely wasn''t anything good—its eyes even flickered with anger.


    ydol: "This is yourst chance. Leave now."


    If Dragonite hadn''t felt so threatening, ydol would have attacked already instead of wasting time talking.


    Julian patted Dragonite''s side, signaling it to descend.


    Dragonitended, and ydol followed, though its impatience was clear.


    As an Elite Pokémon, ydol had its own pride. If the opponent was stronger, it could endure for a while. But tolerating it forever?@@novelbin@@


    Impossible.


    "Melmetal"


    With a sh of white light, Melmetal appeared on the field.


    <strong>Pokémon: Melmetal (Steel)</strong>


    <strong>Level: 70</strong>


    <strong>Potential: Purple</strong>


    <strong>Ability: Iron Fist</strong>


    <strong>Held Item: ck Belt</strong>


    <strong>Gender: Genderless</strong>


    <strong>Moves: Harden, Thunder Shock, Headbutt, Tail whip, Charge Beam, Thunder Punch, Acid Armor, sh Cannon, Thunder Wave, Dynamic Punch, Mega Punch, Double Iron Bash, Protect, Discharge</strong>


    <strong>TMs: Ice Punch, Hyper Beam, Giga Impact, Thunderbolt, Brick Break, Electric Terrain, Hammer Arm, Brutal Swing, Thrash, Body m, Ice Beam, Darkest Lariat, Heavy m, Earthquake</strong>


    <strong>Egg Moves: None</strong>


    <strong>---</strong>


    "Mel—"


    Melmetal swung its massive arms with a somewhat dissatisfied expression.


    "Alright, isn''t this a good opponent for you this time?" Julian said with a smile.


    When he challenged the national-level Rock Gym, Melmetal hadn''t been sent out to battle, because of that, it had been sulking for days.


    Pokémon were just like humans—they all had their own tempers, and each one had a different personality.


    As a Trainer, understanding each Pokémon''s temperament was an important skill.


    Melmetal looked at ydol.


    Melmetal: "This guy? Can it even take two punches from me?"


    ydol''s anger instantly red.


    <em>''Where the hell did this big oafe from? It isn''t even Elite-level yet, and it dares to talk like that?''</em>


    "Double Iron Bash," Julian said.


    ydol: <em>''You''re just attacking straight away?! No warning?!''</em>


    Before ydol could react, Melmetal''s fists swung forward, aiming straight for it, but in a sh, ydol vanished. Melmetal''s attack struck nothing but air.


    At the same time, ydol reappeared behind Melmetal, its arms glowing as it fired a <em>Psybeam</em>.


    Pokémon with <em>Teleport</em>often had unpredictable attack patterns.


    ydol had been sure its attack wouldnd—but suddenly, Melmetal''s legs extended, making its body grow taller in an instant.


    The Psybeam passed harmlessly between Melmetal''s legs.


    For a split second, ydol froze in shock, and before it could react—<em>BAM!</em>


    Melmetal''s <em>Double Iron Bash</em>mmed into it, sending a wave of pain through its entire body.


    With <em>Iron Fist</em>ability boosting the power of its punches, Melmetal''s fighting style was clear just by looking at its massive arms.


    And because of its unique body structure, opponents who didn''t understand it would often fall right into its trap.


    ydol had just made that mistake.


    One hit wasn''t enough to defeat ydol—after all, it was still an Elite-level Pokémon, and both its Defense and Special Defense were among its strongest stats.


    Furious, ydol charged up a <em>Hyper Beam</em>, unleashing a golden energy st from both arms, the shockwave carved a trench more than a meter deep into the ground as it surged toward Melmetal.


    Melmetal didn''t dodge, instead, it swung its right fist straight into the beam. Then, as it withdrew its right arm, it immediately punched forward with its left.


    <em>Right, left. Right, left.</em>


    Alternating between fists, Melmetal pushed against the <em>Hyper Beam</em>, advancing step by step. Each time its foot touched the ground, it left behind a deep footprint.


    And the closer Melmetal got to ydol, the stronger the force from the <em>Hyper Beam</em>became. Yet, Melmetal held its ground, using its alternating punches to keep pushing forward.


    ydol stared, dumbfounded for a moment—then, rage took over.


    It was an Elite-level Pokémon, yet this non-Elite opponent was pressuring it this much?


    The frustration wasn''t just aimed at Melmetal. It was angry at itself—angry that its strength wasn''t enough.


    Fueled by this rage, the power of <em>Hyper Beam</em>surged, growing even more intense.


    But even that wasn''t enough to stop Melmetal, its <em>Double Iron Bash</em>only sped up, fists swinging so fast that afterimages began to appear.


    Melmetal: <em>Ora Ora Ora Ora!</em>


    A rapid barrage of punches pounded against the <em>Hyper Beam</em>, atst, ydol couldn''t maintain the attack any longer. Its energy plummeted, and with it, the power of the <em>Hyper Beam</em>weakened.


    ydol: <em>Not good!</em>


    It tried to hold on, tried to gather more power—but it was toote, Melmetal had already caught its opening.


    Its left fist swung forward—<em>BOOM!</em>


    <em>Hyper Beam</em>waspletely shattered, and right behind it—


    The right fist came flying in. To ydol, it looked like the entire world was swallowed by a massive fist. Then—


    …The fist stopped right in front of its face.


    ydol stared, confused, Melmetal looked down at it.


    Melmetal: "Ten-minute break. Then we go again."


    It knew very well—if it knocked ydol out now, it would be unclear when it''d get another fun opponent, so it wanted to keep ying a little longer.


    A wave of humiliation surged through ydol''s mind.


    ydol: <strong>"F**K YOU!"</strong>


    <em>''Mocking me?!''</em>


    It was one of the rulers of Earth Ridge! How dare this brainless lump look down on it?


    Today, either it fell, or Melmetal did.


    A blinding white light erupted from ydol''s body.


    Julian''s eyes widened in shock.


    Julian: "Oh, sh—!!"


    <strong><em>*****</em></strong>


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