Articuno!
The glistening blue feathers like ice crystal prisms, with three deep blue diamond-shaped feathers forming the crown, particularly stand out. The deep red eyes, short gray beak, slender legs of the same color, trailing behind a long, ice-blue tail like a flag, which is longer than Articuno's body.
Every flap of the wings is accompanied by powdery ice crystals, which appear extraordinarily brilliant under the refraction of sunlight.
This legendary bird Pokémon has finally appeared in sight.
Articuno is perhaps the most beautiful among the Legendary Bird Trio.
However, for Natsuhiko and Hilona now, good looks are no longer the point.
From afar.
The aura brought by Articuno alone made Natsuhiko and Hilona's Pokémon feel immense pressure.
Trait: Intimidating Presence!
Screech!!
When Articuno saw this group of "nasty" thieves approaching its nest, it immediately delivered an ice-blue Frozen Beam as a "greeting gift."
As the Frozen Beam sliced through the void, the air seemed to freeze wherever it went, spreading ice crystal snowflakes along its path.
Seeing Articuno's Frozen Beam, Natsuhiko's expression sank again.
Very strong!
Such an attack, trying to block only with his few Pokémon, would be too difficult.
Among Natsuhiko's current four main Pokémon, Yujira is the best at defending against special attacks.
But relying on Yujira's fragile build to stop this attack was nothing but wishful thinking.
"Spiritomb, Marvelous Space!"
At this time, Hilona's voice came.
Marvelous Space: Creates a magical special space, exchanging the Physical Defense and Special Defense of Pokémon within the space.
She didn't use this technique for all Pokémon, only enveloping Doublade, and Doublade's proud Physical Defense Ability successfully exchanged with its own Special Defense.
Doublade's Physical Defense is currently its most outstanding ability, but its Special Defense is rather worrisome.
With the assistance of "Marvelous Space," its Special Defense was instantly pushed to the extreme.
Hilona nodded to Natsuhiko, then continued to give commands.
"Roselia, Defend!"
The petite body of Roselia blocked the front of the Frozen Beam.
A light cyan energy circle emerged around it, seeming to have the effect of isolating all attacks.
However.
When Articuno's Frozen Beam hit Roselia, the Guardian Energy Shield around its body only held for less than two seconds before shattering.
Hilona's expression slightly changed.
"Yujira, Exchange Arena."
At this moment, Natsuhiko's voice rang out appropriately, swapping places with Roselia before its Guardian Shield completely shattered.
"Togetic!"
Togetic raised its hand, radiating brilliance to attract Articuno's attention, causing the Frozen Beam to shift direction along its line of sight.
Look at me!
Clang!!
Doublade swung in front of Togetic, crossing its swords to brace for the impact.
Although its eyes were full of worry and fear, its body stood like a reliable metal wall, showing no sign of moving or dodging.
Fear in the heart has nothing to do with the body?
But Doublade didn't wait for Articuno's Frozen Beam, as Hilona's Lucario and Gabite appeared in front of it, supporting the largest green Guardian Energy Shields.
Crack! Crack!
But clearly, Roselia's guarding techniques couldn't completely resist Articuno's Frozen Beam, and Lucario and Gabite were still somewhat lacking.
The Guardian Energy Shields shattered one after another.
The only good news was that, after successive defenses, the power of Articuno's Frozen Beam had greatly weakened.
"Roar!"
Here it comes!
What must come will come, Doublade brace itself with its long swords.
"Holy Sword!"
Natsuhiko's voice reached its ear.
If you're going to steel yourself, then exchange attacks!
"Roar!"
Doublade's eyes narrowed, enormous blue phantom wrapped around its swords, and at this moment it released both Holy Swords simultaneously.
The pressure brought by Articuno once again forced out potential within Doublade that even it didn't know it had.
Crunch, crunch, crunch——
The phantom of the Holy Swords engaged Articuno's Frozen Beam in a frontal collision, resulting in the phantom of the Holy Sword beginning to ice over.
This terrifying low temperature can freeze everything!
"Buzz!!"
Suddenly.
A streak of golden arc shot in like thunder, at the moment the Holy Sword phantom was shattered, and a cross-shaped azure energy surged forth, smashing both the Frozen Beam and the Holy Sword phantom!
Buzz——
Here.
It's naturally Beedrill!
Zhao Zifeng of Changshan, indeed!
The wings charged with electricity trembled lightly, translucent dust slowly floating down from the sky, reflecting electric light and making Beedrill extraordinarily dazzling.
"Roar——"
"Togetic——"
Doublade and Togetic, from behind, looked at the back of Beedrill, eyes sparkling.
So cool!
Thanks to the combined efforts of Natsuhiko and Hilona, with all the Pokémon working together, Articuno's Frozen Beam was finally blocked.
Just one attack almost used up all their strength.
Hilona's Roselia, Lucario, and Gabite even used their life-saving "Defend" techniques.
Although they can continue to be used later, the effect will naturally not match the first time.
And this was just before Articuno closes in on them.
If they were to be approached by Articuno, they probably wouldn't even have a chance to resist.
The gap in strength is huge!
Screech!!
Seeing its attack blocked, Articuno's angry eyes flashed with some surprise.
Blocked, is it?
Let's see how many times you can block!
A Frozen Beam longer accumulated than before strikes again, instantly freezing flowers in the air, as if etched onto a mirror.
Natsuhiko and Hilona exchanged glances.
Each read the information they expected from the other's eyes.
This time, it can't be blocked!
"You, leave quickly!" Hilona shouted with a furrowed brow.
Lucario, Gabite, Roselia, and Spiritomb lined up in front of her and Natsuhiko, trying to buy time for Natsuhiko to escape.
Seeing this, Natsuhiko couldn't help but shake his head.
"Foolish woman."
As his voice wasn't suppressed much, Hilona heard it.
When she looked at Natsuhiko in surprise, she saw another Pokeball appear in Natsuhiko's hand.
"Raising troops for a thousand days, using them one day—having eaten grain for so long, it's time to come out and exercise."
He spoke while tossing the Pokeball in his hand.
In a red flash, a gigantic creature like a wall, appeared at the forefront.
Boom!!
The movement from sitting down alone made the ground tremble twice.
"Snorlax——"
Snorlax!
And it's a Snorlax with the "Thick Fat" trait, having strong resistance to Ice-type Techniques.
Articuno's strength is undoubtedly formidable, but after the first clash, Natsuhiko felt it wasn't overwhelmingly strong, impossible to face.
Snorlax might not be a match for Articuno, but its trait, combined with its abilities and strength, makes it possible to resist its attack.
Let's not forget.
This Snorlax is a...
Technique Sea!
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Uh, "foolish"..... you can understand that this is praise, right? (Survival instinct.jpg)