Kentra traversed through the forest, searching for wild Pokemon. Four of his primary Pokemon accompanied him; however, upon entering the Dream World, they had reverted to their initial forms.
After losing Zapdos a month ago, he hadn't ventured into the Dream World for quite some time due to numerous distressing issues that left him frustrated.
Now, with most matters settled, he began exploring the Dream World again just a few days prior.
The four main Pokemon he brought this time were Larvitar, Sneasel, Bagon, and Houndour. In the real world, these Pokemon were in their final evolved stages, incredibly powerful beings. As the guild master of the Dark Guild, naturally, weak Pokemon were not an option for him.
However, the Dream World was truly extraordinary; every Pokemon entering it must start anew. Thus, Kentra needed to swiftly develop his Pokemon's growth.
This mysterious realm held great secrets, rarely explored by others. It teemed with rare Pokemon, and his goal was to discover more territories, potentially even encountering Legendary Pokemon.
All four of his Pokemon possessed exceptional potential; although currently weak, their combat experience remained formidable, allowing them to easily overpower most ordinary Pokemon.
Among these four, Larvitar was the strongest and had been with Kentra since he first entered the Dream World. Although its evolution seemed distant, it already displayed remarkable strength.
This region primarily housed weaker Pokemon, and Kentra hadn't ventured far from here. Previously, he encountered a Charmeleon nearby, indicating that he still hoped to find Zapdos again for re-capture.
He also intended to capture that Charmeleon, seeking revenge for the humiliation suffered earlier, ensuring it learns the consequences of disrespecting him.
"Larvitar, use Rock Slide!" Kentra commanded, as the other Pokemon simultaneously attacked a relatively powerful Herdier in the vicinity.
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From behind a large rock nearby, Lian peeked out cautiously, observing Kentra and his four Pokemon.
"As expected of someone from the Dark Guild's upper echelon, possessing rare Pokemon like Bagon and Larvitar. In the real world, they would likely have evolved into Pseudo-legendaries by now," thought Lian, noting that although these Pokemon appeared weak, their combat skills were highly proficient.
Unfortunately, no matter how strong they might be in reality, within the Dream World, they must start anew. Currently, Lian was individually stronger than any of them, and with Zapdos' assistance, he could effortlessly overpower them.
Lian pondered his next move. This high-ranking member of the Dark Guild, possibly even the guild master himself, should not be allowed to establish himself so easily in the Dream World.
The long-haired man possessed numerous Lunar Feathers, enabling him to spend extended periods here. Once his Pokemon leveled up and regained their full strength, despite Lian's confidence in his abilities, Zapdos usually fought alone. Without Lian's support, encountering this opponent could put Zapdos at significant risk.
Striking first seemed advantageous; he could start by depriving the man of all his Lunar Feathers. As for the Poké Balls, there was no need to destroy them. Unlike Zapdos, which was forcefully captured, the other Pokemon wouldn't remain permanently in the Dream World if left behind. With a Dream Ball, the man could still re-capture them upon return, making it pointless to break the balls.
Without Lunar Feathers, the opponent wouldn't be able to re-enter until obtaining new ones, at least not before then.
Lunar Feathers were rare items, and acquiring them likely required significant resources for the opponent. Obtaining more would not be easy.
"Let's go give him a beating!" After waiting patiently, Zapdos grew impatient, feeling its newfound strength.
"Hold on, we'll strike when he finishes his battle and lets down his guard," Lian shook his head, knowing it wasn't yet the right moment.
As they waited, Kentra commanded his Pokémon against an normal-type Pokémon. With four-on-one advantage, they swiftly defeated their opponent.
However, during the final counterattack, Houndour sustained injuries. Kentra was preparing to use a Heal Ball, intending to have the Pokémon enter it for recovery.
Charge!
Lian immediately made his move. At this moment, the opponent was focused on healing his Pokémon and wouldn't anticipate a sudden sneak attack.
The distance between them was minimal; as soon as Lian charged, he quickly closed in on Kentra. Caught off-guard, Kentra had no chance to react.
However, four of the Pokemon noticed Lian's presence. These Pokemon had extensive battle experience, particularly the Larvitar, which spotted him immediately.
Without hesitation, Lian unleashed Flamethrower targeting the Sneasel. Among the remaining three Pokemon, only Sneasel was vulnerable to Fire-type attacks, making it the easiest target to eliminate swiftly.
Lian's sudden attack caught them off guard; their focus was solely on Kentra. Despite their combat experience, they couldn't react in time to dodge.
Sneasel, inherently fragile, took direct hits from the intense flames. As the fire subsided, Sneasel sustained severe injuries and lost its ability to continue battling.
The unexpected assault momentarily stunned Kentra, but he quickly recovered. Recognizing the familiar Charmeleon, he roared furiously, "Charmeleon!"
Caught by surprise, Lian wondered what could have provoked such rage. It felt as if he'd personally wronged Kentra or killed his family.
After swiftly defeating Sneasel with his Flamethrower, Lian faced Larvitar's immediate attack using Rock Slide. Numerous rocks coalesced in the air and hurtled towards him.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
As the rocks continuously pelted Lian, he reacted quickly, utilizing his speed and agility to dodge the falling debris.
Crash! Crash! Crash!
Suddenly, more rocks appeared from afar, but instead of targeting Lian, they collided violently with the descending rocks above, shattering them into countless harmless fragments that scattered on the ground.
This was thanks to Zapdos, which had recently learned the Rock-type Ancient Power move. Although not its primary attribute, it proved effective in assisting Lian against Larvitar's Rock Slide.
Kentra glanced at Zapdos, confirming that indeed, the Zapdos had teamed up with Charmeleon. This presented an opportunity; if he could defeat and capture both Pokemon, this Dream World expedition would be highly rewarding.
With countless shattered rock pieces raining down, Larvitar's Rock Slide was neutralized. Seizing the moment, Lian increased the distance between himself and the opponent. Now that Kentra's Pokemon were fully engaged, direct physical attacks would be less advantageous due to Lian's reliance on Special Attack moves.