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The system notified: Identity Quest: Defeat the Hunters, Save Volcarona. Quest Content: As a Lord, you do not permit anyone to run rampant in your territory; you should punish them severely. Quest Reward: 3-10 Territory Points.
They are actually hunters? Daring to hunt in Qinglin Mountain, isn't this crashing my territory?! They need a good lesson!
Entering the canyon, Kaito saw a devastated environment filled with shattered rocks and fallen trees. Many Primeape and Mankey lay on the ground, battling the few remaining Dark-type Pokémon.
Kaito's gaze fell upon the blazing "sun" in the sky, the Volcarona.
The Hunter and the Master
Volcarona's profile: Name: Volcarona, Name: None, Ability: Flame Body, Type: Fire/Bug, Level: Lv. 58 (Gym Leader-tier), Individual Values: HP (29), Attack (25), Defense (31), Special Attack (31), Special Defense (31), Speed (31), Skills: Fiery Dance, Struggle Bug, Bug Buzz, Flare Blitz..., Egg Moves: Foresight, Potential: Quasi-Elite Four-tier.
Volcarona was known as the "Sun Pokémon," revered in cold regions. However, it was dimming now. Mismagius's Protect barrier had shattered, and Volcarona dropped some height.
Hu Xiao (the hunter leader) recalled Mismagius, planning to wear down Volcarona with his other Gym Leader-tier Pokémon. Just as he was about to throw a Poké Ball, he glimpsed an unfamiliar green figure—Meganium—appearing in the canyon with Kaito on its back.
"Hey! What are you guys doing?! Someone broke in and you didn't even notice?" Hu Xiao snapped at his henchmen.
"Boss! He's that Master Kaito!" The henchman's exclamation made Hu Xiao fully recall Kaito's identity. Hu Xiao's pupils contracted, then he looked at Kaito with an extremely excited expression. What Volcarona? It's not even worth a fraction of the Master!
Hu Xiao remembered that the Master was only eighteen and had no significant background. He envisioned capturing Kaito alive and retiring with immense wealth.
"Master, out of respect, I'm advising you kindly. Come with me! If you refuse a toast, you'll drink a forfeit!" Hu Xiao threatened, releasing a ferocious Drapion.
Drapion's profile: Name: Drapion, Name: None, Ability: Sniper, Type: Poison/Dark, Level: Lv. 55 (Gym Leader-tier), Potential: Gym Leader-tier.
Kaito remained calm. "Is this all you've got? With just this much ability, what gives you the right to spout nonsense here!"
The Aura of Two Gatekeepers
The next moment, terrifying pink energy enveloped Hu Xiao and his Pokémon. Gardevoir floated behind Kaito, her Psychic Queen power on full display!
Another figure appeared. Machamp (Lili) clenched her four hands, eyes filled with furious expressions. Machamp stomped her foot on the ground, creating large cracks, and let out a fierce roar!
Hu Xiao and the others were immediately pressed down to their knees by this immense, combined aura! Their blood felt as if it had frozen solid! This power meant only one thing: Quasi-Elite Four-tier!
Hu Xiao's face twisted in pain, filled with terror. His proud Drapion had already been scared into submission.
Kaito remained silent, watching Hu Xiao kneeling on the ground. The several Primeape nearby widened their eyes, subconsciously retreating.
Kaito then raised his hand and snapped his fingers. An invisible pressure spread out from him—his Lord's Power!
Hu Xiao and the others felt that something was amiss. Unbeknownst to them, the Lord's Power was quietly changing their minds and shifting their thoughts. After a while, the emotions in Hu Xiao and the others' eyes gradually completed their transformation: from fear of Kaito, it turned into loyalty!
All pressure was withdrawn. Hu Xiao and the others stood up and said respectfully: "My Lord!"
"Ho, it's actually quite effective." Kaito raised an eyebrow. They were fighting to the death just now, and now they've become loyal subordinates; the change was remarkably fast.
The system notified: Mission completed: Defeat the hunters, save Volcarona. Mission Reward: Thirty Territory Points. Task Completed: Acquire Your First Subordinate. Task Reward: Fifty Territory Points.
New Allies and New Purpose
Kaito quickly established Hu Xiao and the others as an intelligence network in the dark zone.
He then walked over to Volcarona. Due to exhaustion, it had already landed. Kaito used Viridian Power to heal it. Volcarona recovered significantly, and its wings flapped with renewed vigor.
"Volcarona, do you want to be my partner? I will show you more and make you stronger. You have the qualifications to reach the world's peak!"
Volcarona gently nodded. When these words came from Kaito's mouth, they were so convincing.Kaito captured Volcarona.
Kaito then approached the Primeape and Mankey, who were good friends with Volcarona. He offered them a home on his farm. The Primeape leader nodded, and the entire tribe agreed to join Kaito's Pokémon family.
Kaito put away the Primeape and Mankey, then mounted Meganium and walked down the mountain. Hu Xiao and the others left in another direction, about to become Kaito's informants in the dark zone.
This trip was quite fruitful.
Kaito has successfully converted his enemies into loyal subordinates and gained a powerful Volcarona and a Primeape tribe! How will he manage his growing intelligence network, and what steps will he take to ensure the Volcarona reaches its Quasi-Elite Four-tier potential?
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