After looking at a simple map, Marnie pointed to a nearby peninsula and spoke to Ryuga.
The Crown Tundra area is vast.
Although they had already left the snowy mountain part, they were still within the Crown Tundra region.
"Okay."
Ryuga put aside his thoughts upon hearing this and replied with a smile.
Dyna Tree Hill, as its name suggests, has a towering tree at the very center of this peninsula, which is surrounded by a lake on three sides.
This is a giant pink tree, with leaves as deep pink as maple leaves.
When a gentle breeze blows, the falling leaves are beautiful to behold.
Ryuga and Marnie arrived under the giant tree, took out a tablecloth from their spatial backpack, spread it on the grass, and laid out some simple food.
"It smells so good~ It's said that the scenery of Dyna Tree Hill is second to none in the Crown Tundra, and coming here means being favored by the goddess of luck. I really feel it now."
Taking a bite of bread and chewing it, Marnie leaned against the tree, looking at the peaceful and beautiful natural scenery around her, and couldn't help but sigh comfortably.
Enveloped by a beautiful phosphorescent lake, with lush green grass and vibrant flowers, this place was truly beautiful.
"Whether it's luck or not, I don't know, but it is indeed beautiful here."
Ryuga leaned next to Marnie, agreeing with a smile.
He had to admit, the splendor of nature in the Pokémon world was truly amazing.
"It's also a good thing you didn't say anything to spoil the mood."
Marnie glanced sideways at Ryuga, and after hesitating while looking at his handsome profile, the girl gently leaned her head on Ryuga's shoulder.
Her heart seemed to be beating much faster than usual, but the girl didn't mind.
After realizing that Ryuga didn't react, she subtly let out a sigh of relief.
But then she snapped back to reality, her flawless, fair face blushing slightly.
What was she doing?!
"This girl really is~"
Although Marnie tried to act composed, Ryuga, who knew her very well, still sensed her nervousness.
Ryuga's lips curved slightly upward, and his left hand wrapped around Marnie's back, embracing her slender waist, making the girl lean against his chest.
"A shoulder isn't as comfortable to lean on as a chest~"
Resting his chin on Marnie's head, inhaling the fresh scent of her hair, Ryuga softly spoke to Marnie, whose face had turned even redder.
Marnie rolled her eyes, but she didn't refuse.
Instead, with a faint smile on her lips, she continued to eat her bread in small bites.
Perhaps it was an illusion, but Marnie felt as if even the wind had become gentler.
Hmm, did the air also smell sweeter?
The pleasant atmosphere did not last too long.
"Chirp~"
A sharp, even somewhat piercing, cry echoed continuously in the sky, reaching Ryuga and Marnie's ears.
A black and red giant bird slowly flew from the horizon, with black and red intertwined tail feathers, crest, and wings that looked like burning flames, a curved beak, and red feet with black talons.
This was a bird Pokémon that looked extremely eerie and Dark-type!
But after seeing the giant bird clearly, Ryuga's amber eyes lit up, and the corners of his mouth curved into a wide, deeply sinister smile.
"Galarian Moltres!"
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(A/N: Among the Galar Legendary Birds, I feel Moltres is the most aesthetically pleasing.)
"Galarian Moltres!"
Instantly, Ryuga recognized this extremely eerie bird Pokémon!
Its striking appearance and aura made it very easy to identify.
"There really is a Moltres!"
And when Marnie saw this Galarian Moltres, her delicate face froze, her eyelids twitching incessantly.
Earlier, she had scoffed, saying that rumors end with the wise, and that the legendary of Pokémon in the Crown Tundra might just be spread by people with ulterior motives.
Now...
Slap in the face!
But now was not the time to think about that.
Ryuga and Marnie stood up.
The black and red flames on the Moltres, as it spread its wings and soared, were extremely dazzling and eerie.
The main point was…
"It's coming towards us."
Ryuga's eyes flickered.
The Galarian Moltres was flying in their direction.
No, or rather, it was flying towards this giant tree!
"But it really is lucky, Marnie. Do you want to try a capture battle?"
The curve of Ryuga's lips grew wider.
He was clearly very pleased, and he asked Marnie.
Yesterday, he not only captured Eternatus, but he didn't expect to encounter a Galar-form Moltres today.
This is truly... wonderful~
Although Moltres is just a common legendary, in terms of rarity, it is far from comparable to high-level legendaries that reach the world's life species level limit, but a legendary is a legendary!
They are the most noble life forms in this world.
Ordinary people might never witness a legend in their entire lives!
"...I give up."
Marnie was very tempted by the suggestion.
Looking at the black and red Galarian Moltres, her clear, beautiful eyes glimmered.
But sensing the Galarian Moltres's powerful aura, Marnie regretfully spoke.
She knew Ryuga wasn't being polite to her, because Ryuga was most enthusiastic about Dragon-type Pokémon.
And compared to Eternatus, Galar Moltres could only be described as the icing on the cake.
But...
Excuse me, sorry to bother you, I probably can't defeat this wild Moltres...
Marnie felt a faint sadness in her heart.
This Moltres didn't look like an easy opponent to deal with.
Meeting the right Pokémon at the wrong time, Marnie suddenly had a feeling of enlightenment.
"Ryuga, you capture it."
Letting out a soft sigh, Marnie's expression returned to calm.
Isn't it just a bird that can breathe fire? Am I the kind of person who would be rare?
What a joke! My legendary goal is Yveltal!
This is just a trash Moltres!
"Marnie, what's wrong? It's not that serious, it's just a Moltres. There will be other opportunities in the future."
Ryuga blinked, looking at Marnie, whose lips were tightly pursed and whose pretty face showed an unprecedented hint of grievance.
After thinking for a moment, he comforted her.
... Marnie's fleeting feeling of regret and pity instantly vanished.
"Chirp~"
And while the two were chatting, the Galarian Moltres had already flown to a branch of the Dyna Tree and stopped, elegantly and leisurely preening its feathers.
It seemed to have completely ignored Ryuga and Marnie below the tree.
Or perhaps it had already seen them but didn't pay attention, as for it, they were just mere humans.
It wasn't the first time it had encountered humans, so it remained calm and low-key~
"What an arrogant personality, interesting."
Looking at the Galarian Moltres resting on the tree branch as if no one else was around, Ryuga's lips slowly curved into a smile.
This conceited personality was quite to his liking.
"Dragonair, Dragon Pulse!"
Throwing out Dragonair's Poké Ball, Ryuga gave the command directly.
A white light flashed, and the graceful, slender Dragonair appeared in the air.
A Dragon Pulse shot directly from its mouth, tearing through the air towards the Galarian Moltres.
The sudden attack arrived in an instant, and the Galarian Moltres's lazy eyes immediately sharpened, but the attack was too fast!
The leisurely resting Galarian Moltres was instantly hit by the Dragon Pulse, letting out a cry of pain as it was knocked from the tree, falling heavily onto the grass.
"Chirp!"
But soon, the Galarian Moltres propped itself up again, flew into the air, and stared intently at Dragonair, spreading its wings wide, letting out an angry, piercing cry.
How dare this despicable sneak attack on Lord Moltres!
Unforgivable!
The Galarian Moltres let out another piercing, Dark-type Screech.
Around it, faint black and red pillars of fire rose, constantly swirling around the Galarian Moltres, dazzling and eerie.
"Legend has it that Galar Moltres possesses immense power within its body, which transforms into an aura like raging pillars of fire. If anyone touches its fiery, Dark-type aura, their soul will wither, and they will be burned to white ash."
Looking at the Galarian Moltres enveloped by black and red fire pillars, Marnie's eyes sparkled with a strange light, and she slowly recounted the legend of the Galarian Moltres.
"Hmm, just based on the special effects, Galarian Moltres is much stronger than Kanto Moltres."
Ryuga nodded in strong agreement.
Leaving aside everything else, just the terrifying aura of these Dark-type flames alone, Galarian Moltres absolutely outclasses that Kanto Moltres by more than ten streets.
"???"
Marnie's eyelids twitched. What the heck is a 'special effect'?
This is a real fiery aura, okay?!
And seemingly having heard Ryuga's comment, the Galarian Moltres's Fiery Wrath bird eyes instantly turned to Ryuga.
Sharp gaze! Death stare!
What did this human just call it?
Feeling the sharp gaze from the Galarian Moltres, Ryuga seemed unfazed, a playful smile on his lips.
"Moltres, it's fate to meet you. If I defeat you, come with me."
"Staying hidden in this Crown Tundra shouldn't be your destiny."
Ryuga slightly tilted his head and chuckled at the Galarian Moltres.
Compared to Eternatus, Ryuga's attitude towards Galarian Moltres was clearly much more casual.
Of course, that's because it's only a legend of the Legendary Birds level.
Why would he be more serious?
Among legends, there are also different tiers, and legends like the Legendary Birds belong to the lowest tier!
If it doesn't listen, just knock it out and take it away.
Does Ryuga need to put in that much effort?
"Chirp~!"
The Galarian Moltres shrieked loudly, giving its answer directly through its actions.
If you want to capture me, speak with strength!
Purple-black energy particles constantly condensed in front of the Galarian Moltres's mouth, forming a pulse that shot fiercely towards Dragonair.
Dark Pulse!
"Dragon Pulse."
Ryuga calmly gave the command.
Dragonair accumulated Dragon Pulse in its mouth, and the Dragon Pulse directly met the Dark Pulse.
Blue light and black light clashed fiercely in mid-air, but soon, the Dragon Pulse overpoweringly suppressed the Dark Pulse, pushing towards the Galarian Moltres.
The Galarian Moltres's eyes narrowed, and it flew to avoid the Dragon Pulse.
"Its strength is indeed decent."
Seeing this, Ryuga raised an eyebrow.
No wonder it dared to be so flamboyant and reckless.
This Galarian Moltres's strength was indeed passable.
It was probably at the level of a top Elite, and coupled with its legendary physique, an ordinary Elite Trainer probably wouldn't be a match for this Galarian Moltres.
"Too bad it's not Dragon-type."
Ryuga then felt quite regretful.
Although Galarian Moltres is called Moltres, it has nothing to do with the Fire-type.
Its attributes are Flying-type and Dark-type.
The reason the Galar people referred to it as Moltres was also because it could ignite an evil aura like a raging fire.
But in reality, Galarian Moltres, in some respects, was even stronger than the original Kanto Moltres...
"Chirp!"
Seeing that its attack couldn't match Dragonair, Galar Moltres was clearly more enraged.
It shrieked again, its black and red fiery wings flapped heavily, and black and red evil energy continuously overflowed.
Galarian Moltres's exclusive move—Fiery Wrath!
Silently, black and red energy spilled out from the ground beneath Dragonair.
The next second, a terrifying black and red pillar of light erupted.
"Dragon Tail."
Ryuga chuckled.
This kind of attack was useless against his Dragonair.
Dragonair twisted its slender body, directly dodging Fiery Wrath, and swiftly attacked Galarian Moltres.
Seeing its attack fail again, Galarian Moltres flapped its wings without hesitation, unleashing a powerful storm.
However, Dragonair was not affected at all.
It directly charged in front of Galarian Moltres and whipped it with its tail.
Bang!
A terrifying pain struck, and Galarian Moltres was sent flying like a cannonball directly into the lake, splashing water several meters high.
"Chirp!"
An enraged, piercing shriek rang out again. Galarian Moltres burst out of the water, its entire body enveloped in a blue aura, and it charged towards Dragonair, which was floating above the lake.
Brave Bird!
Damn eel! Die!
"Dragon Tail."
Dragonair didn't even blink.
Its glowing Dragon Tail tore through the air and directly whipped Galarian Moltres.
Bang!
Galarian Moltres went back into the water.
"Chirp!!" A red Brave Bird attack emerged from the water again!
Damn it! Eel! This bird will definitely get rid of you!
"Dragon Tail."
Bang! Another Splash several meters high.
"Chirp!!!!"
The indomitable Galarian Moltres emerged from the water for the third time, letting out a sharp, exasperated cry, but...
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