Bzzz—
Bzzz—
Beedrill and Vespiquen moved at the same time.
Beedrill's body emitted a peculiar light, the golden patterns on its wings vibrated, and it turned into a flash of lightning, accelerating towards Vespiquen with high-speed movement.
Vespiquen was not to be outdone, flying towards Beedrill while rapidly flapping its wings. A sharp stream of mixed air was released from its wings, transforming into a bright white blade—Air Slash!
Combee, this Pokémon, before evolving, had very limited attack techniques, but once it evolves into Vespiquen, it can learn a lot more techniques.
Air Slash is a very practical technique for this Pokémon.
However.
Although this Vespiquen had Elite Level strength, since there were plenty of Combee eagerly doing things for her usually, and because the race was too large, ordinary Wild Pokémon dared not provoke them, making her the ruler of this area.
But this resulted in Vespiquen lacking sufficient combat experience.
Compared to Beedrill, who fought continuously with Natsuhiko since it was young, the shortfall in experience was too evident.
Beedrill stirred the air currents, spinning its body, and the airflow redirected the attack direction of Air Slash using the Shield of Retribution.
Moreover, taking advantage of Vespiquen's moment of distraction, it seized the opportunity to perform Sword Dance.
After learning some Sword Dance techniques from Honedge, Beedrill became increasingly adept at it and was able to seize opportunities to use it proficiently.
Amplification was completed in an instant.
It lunged forward close to Vespiquen, and in her slightly panicked expression, landed a Cross Cut without hesitation.
Bam!
Vespiquen was heavily struck to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.
Bzzz—
Upon seeing their queen being attacked, the Combee were all agitated, seemingly unable to hold back and ready to rush up to teach Beedrill a lesson.
Behind.
Natsuhiko and Togetic both facepalmed simultaneously.
So ruthless.
Even if he didn't understand relationships between males and females, he knew Beedrill's actions were...
Courting disaster!
"Bzzz—" Vespiquen's eyes turned red, suddenly flying up from the ground, hurt severely by the Cross Cut amplified by Sword Dance.
Fortunately, since Insect-type doesn't suppress Insect-type, and Beedrill's Sniper trait wasn't triggered, otherwise, it could have been knocked out in one hit.
But this act successfully provoked Vespiquen's anger.
When had she ever been bullied like this?
"Sss-Peep." Beedrill shook its head.
Truth be told, it was a bit disappointed. Vespiquen's strength was good, but its lack of battle experience meant it couldn't display the capability belonging to an Elite Level at all.
"Bzzz!"
Seeing Beedrill shake its head, Vespiquen grew even more furious, and its cry echoed throughout the area.
Upon hearing her cry, many Combee immediately sprang into action, surrounding Vespiquen, tiny glimmers of light emanating from the Combee and entering Vespiquen's body.
One of Vespiquen's exclusive techniques, Heal Order!
It can summon its subordinates to help restore half of its stamina.
Then, Vespiquen called out again.
Attack Order!
Hundreds of Combee became restless at once.
Witnessing this scene, Natsuhiko's expression changed slightly.
Bluntly speaking, Vespiquen's strength is significantly related to the number of Combee it commands to some extent.
Even without Combee, Vespiquen could summon some small bee insects from its hive to play a role.
But with Combee, it could directly command them to launch attacks.
The densely packed Combee appeared under Vespiquen, stacking up in an orderly fashion as if building blocks, beneath Vespiquen's hive.
In the blink of an eye, Vespiquen's hive expanded dozens of times, and the pressure emitted towards Beedrill increased several times over.
Just by aura, it instantly reached the pinnacle of Elite Level, only a step away from Gym Leader Level!
Defense Order!
Beedrill's expression finally turned serious, blocking Yujira and the others who were about to help, the scarlet compound eyes full of battle intent.
This is finally interesting!
Ssss-Peek!
Sword Dance resumed!
The current attack power had almost reached its peak.
Immediately after, Beedrill's wings fluttered again, leaving behind fine patterns in the golden lines, activating high-speed movement, further increasing speed sharply.
It instantly appeared behind the massive Vespiquen.
The sharp Long Needle made a light swipe.
Flying-type technique, Acrobatics!
Although the double power effect of Acrobatics couldn't manifest due to carrying Silver Powder, the attribute suppression effect of the Flying-type technique against Vespiquen manifested.
Holding its breath and concentrating, Beedrill invisibly entered a state of Absolute Focus using Qi Gathering.
Each use of Acrobatics resulted in dozens of Combee falling off Vespiquen.
Feeling like a "Monster Hunter" scene.
Beedrill, in a state of focus, didn't notice that with each of its strikes, a wisp of invisible gas drifted from Vespiquen and entered Beedrill's body.
Gradually, the aura of Beedrill began to change.
This scene went unnoticed by Beedrill, but the ever-watchful Natsuhiko keenly sensed it.
In fact, such changes also occurred when Beedrill defeated Mightyena with Leader's Aura on Mist Island, but the changes back then were too quick and too subtle, so Natsuhiko didn't notice it.
Only Masha noticed.
Yet this time, owing to the high frequency, the changes were a bit large, making Natsuhiko notice it.
With a face full of bewilderment, sensing Beedrill's increasingly distinct aura, "Is Beedrill... absorbing Leader's Aura?"
Moreover, Natsuhiko noticed that the golden pattern on Beedrill's wings was becoming more apparent.
"Is the 'Pure Gold Feather' still working?"
He thought the effect of the "Pure Gold Feather" on Beedrill had completely ended, bringing merely some speed enhancement and strengthening its control over Electric Energy, serving no further purpose.
Who would have thought that facing Vespiquen, it came into play once again?
"That 'Pure Gold Feather'...isn't an ordinary Zapdos feather?"
Even though Beedrill, after absorbing Leader's Aura, underwent some changes, they weren't substantial.
Yet this indicated that the potential growth ceiling for Beedrill had been elevated again!
"Bzzz!!"
As Beedrill unleashed its full force, the enlarged Vespiquen did not showcase overwhelming strength.
Moreover, owing to its larger size, its stature and speed became sluggish, allowing Beedrill to seize the opportunity. Utilizing agile and aggressive attacks, Beedrill demonstrated the abilities of an assassin exceedingly well.
In the end.
Vespiquen called off the fight.
No more fighting!
The gaze upon Beedrill was even more unrestrained.
"Beedrill," Natsuhiko beckoned Beedrill back to his side.
Beedrill glanced at Vespiquen, then returned to Natsuhiko's side.
"How do you feel?"
Beedrill rubbed its head with the Long Needle.
Feelings?
It felt wonderful, as if it had endless strength.
"I mean, how do you feel about Vespiquen?" Natsuhiko asked with some exasperation.
Of course, he knew Beedrill's current state was excellent, even resembling Zhao Zilong of Changshan, charging in and out, with Vespiquen repeatedly begging for mercy.
Upon hearing this, Beedrill's expression stiffened.
Natsuhiko looked into its eyes seriously and said, "Tell the truth."
Beedrill opened its mouth and swatted Togetic away, who approached to eavesdrop.
Awkward expression, unsure what to say.
Natsuhiko patted Beedrill's body earnestly, saying softly, "Beedrill, grandma always said... Ahem, as the saying goes..."
Then he leaned close to Beedrill's head and whispered something.
Yujira beside them looked at it with a peculiar expression.
Only Yujira, with its psychic powers, "inadvertently" overheard.
Again, Natsuhiko patted Beedrill heavily, pushing it forward a bit, with encouraging eyes, saying, "Go, my Zilong."
Beedrill wore a face of despair.
Natsuhiko, however, smiled.
Entering someone else's family was impossible this lifetime, but with so much "dowry" and "marrying" into the family might also be an option.
Right?
Sponge off a meal like this is also a skill.