RNP Chapter 437 A Gentleman Keeps His Weapons Hidden
Chapter 437 A Gentleman Keeps His Weapons Hidden
Chapter 439 A Gentleman Keeps His Weapons Hidden
Of all the Plasma Sages, Asura the Soul Thief is undoubtedly the most steadfast member of the King's faction.
Before joining the Order, he considered himself a theologian. After being introduced to N by Quetzs, he devoted all his faith to the Lord who would reshape the world. For this loyalty, he was willing to sink into the deepest darkness and bear all the unspeakable sins for the young monarch.
Of course, bloodstained hands are not uncommon in plasma clusters.
Since the founding of the Order, Asura has been working behind the scenes to clear obstacles for the Order. However, now, this "qualification" is no longer worth mentioning in the torrent of evil.
However, compared to the other loyal subjects, there is one fact that makes him stand out: among all the Plasma Sages, only Asura followed the King's ideals and liberated all his Elves.
Faith is not about words, but about unwavering practice.
That day, when N vomited in agony after witnessing the truth about the Poké Balls, his theology teacher, Asura, was utterly moved by her student's pure compassion. That very night, she made a resolute decision and resolutely smashed all her Poké Balls.
As mentioned above, Asura used dirty methods in the process of establishing Team Plasma—perhaps because of these continuous and brutal missions, most of the Pokémon he released eventually chose to leave him.
In the end, only Cofagrigus, his starter Pokémon, remained. Even after breaking free from the Poké Ball's restraints, this Pokémon still chose to become a shadow, closely following its chosen master.
Perhaps the type of trainer determines the type of Pokémon.
Thanks to the existence of Coffin, after abandoning the use of Poké Balls, Asura's shady dealings not only did not fall behind, but instead intensified as the Order grew stronger.
Unbeknownst to him, Asura had earned the title of "Soul Thief," much like a trainer who has accumulated enough experience gradually surpasses his peers. By this time, his combination with Cofagrigus had become the strongest force among the Seven Sages in regular battles.
So much so that when Quixote was setting up his strategy, he would not hesitate to consider him as a pawn capable of rivaling the gym leader.
And the current situation proves that, at least this time, the judgment of "fool's revelry" was not wrong.
"It seems you were already preparing this 'curse' before you even showed yourself."
As soon as Jogs’s words reached Asura’s ears, the symbolic bird that accompanied his voice took to the skies.
Taking advantage of the moment when the Hatchling Pokémon was distracted by its trainer's strange behavior, the bird-like Pokémon flapped its wings vigorously, instantly unleashing a triple psychic field—"Tailwind" created a shockwave, and "Light Screen" and "Reflect" intertwined to form an invisible barrier, enveloping Coffin and Volcarona within it.
"To be forced to this point by a mere enemy, Yoggs, you need to work on your skills in commanding elves."
While the Pokémon on the field were clearly enjoying watching their colleagues' buffs, Asura's cold voice held no trace of gratitude. "Such a sluggish reaction is practically a desecration of the power of legendary Pokémon. Hasn't your crushing defeat at the Tower of Paradise taught you a lesson yet?"
Before he could finish speaking, his figure had already disappeared into the shadows along with the coffin of death.
This move was incredibly timely, because in the next instant, Marco Polo's "Dark Pulse" and Tundra Bear's "Ice Beam" pierced through the afterimage he left behind, exploding into a chilling black ice flower on the open ground.
When the blue-robed sage reappeared, he was already standing quietly beside Joggs—even the ever-unmoving Earth Cloud couldn't help but glance at this human who had suddenly appeared beside him.
It seems that having companions around has indeed made things much easier. 'Exiled Pottery Shard' shrugged with a sigh of relief. "Do you think everyone likes to rush to the front lines like you? The reason I, an old man, was sent to do this is because our king is unwilling to cooperate and has consistently refused to form a vassal alliance with these legendary beings. Otherwise, a figure like the dojo leader would be no match for him."
He pointed his finger forward, and the Pokémon in the field immediately understood. In the center of the battlefield, Hachiku struggled to his feet, and Volcarona's "Insect Chirp" move, propelled by the speed of "Tailwind," struck first.
Geometric Snowflake immediately rushed in front of the trainer and used "Protect," but the defensive barrier could not completely block sonic attacks, causing Hatchling, who had just barely managed to stay energized under the "Curse," to kneel down again.
Joggs continued, "Have you heard? According to the latest intelligence gathered by the Dark Triangle, our king actually let Cresselia leave Ripple Town without any purpose. That's a legendary being that can manipulate dreams!"
Asura's gaze never left the battlefield: "Please watch your words. This is not 'releasing'; all Pokémon are free before the King. The King has his reasons for doing this."
While talking to Joggs, the blue-robed sage narrowed his eyes warily as he attacked the Ghost and those Ice-type Pokémon. It seemed that Hatchling was gathering its strength again. Was it preparing to counterattack?
"But this is simply a waste of a rare treasure."
Joggs couldn't help but complain, his tone mixed with the obsession and resentment typical of scholars. As a historian in the order who devoted himself to studying the classics and exploring the ecology of mythical creatures, he didn't even have the chance to see the god of dreams.
"Don't get distracted!"
The blue-robed sage suddenly narrowed his eyes and interrupted his colleague's complaints.
As if telepathically connected with Asura, Hatchiku has once again begun his operation on the battlefield!
Despite its slow and unsteady movements, the "curse" technique is not an invincible attack that can defeat an enemy in one blow; it only gradually erodes the cursed person's strength amidst excruciating pain.
"Darmo Baboon! 'Blizzard'!" Hatchku straightened his back with astonishing willpower, his arm swing carrying a do-or-die spirit.
Seeing the Daruma baboon, renowned for its flames in Unova, now unleashing a torrent of ice and snow in its white form, the two sages felt a sense of déjà vu. However, they quickly responded: "Vulcan Moth, 'Heat Wave'!"
"Death's Coffin, 'Mental Power'!"
The "Blizzard" move appeared to be overwhelming, but its power was weakened by the "Light Screen". Volcarona's "Heat Wave" unsurprisingly swept across the field, easily dispelling the chill and completely knocking down the already exhausted Geometric Snowflake.
Taking advantage of this moment, Death Coffin's superpowered attack viciously targeted Hachiku's only Fighting-type Pokémon.
"A flash of lightning."
The Ice-type Gym Leader gave a precise command, and the red crown made of Maraana feathers trembled slightly. His figure was already like a ghost blocking the way for the Psychic-type "Psychic".
However, the Soul Thief smiled meaningfully and said, "You can block one side, but what about behind you?"
Before the words were even finished, the "Divine Bird Strike," symbolizing a bird, had already struck from behind the demon. The coffin of the Grim Reaper emitted eerie creaking sounds, as if cheering for this perfect pincer attack.
The two sages had secretly adjusted their command during their earlier conversation. Joggs's symbolic bird had established a mental connection with Asura through the "psychic" technique, which is why their tacit cooperation was so seamless.
Sensing the threat from behind, the Strike Demon hurriedly turned around and tried to use "Protect," but the barrier it hastily erected was neutralized by the aftershocks of "Hot Wind."
The next moment, a radiant bird-shaped energy ball, carrying the symbolic bird, charged toward the unsuspecting fighting spirit with terrifying force.
But at this critical moment, the symbolic bird, which was unleashing its attack, suddenly froze, and the bright light shining around it vanished abruptly like a candle flame being extinguished.
Of all the attributes, ice is characterized by its fragility and sharpness.
Therefore, trainers who specialize in Ice-type moves should learn how to conceal and utilize their strengths.
With a click.
Abruptly, dense ice crystals suddenly condensed on the symbol bird's body, and the next moment, it turned into an ice sculpture in mid-air and crashed heavily into the ground due to gravity.
Where the Strike Ghost had originally stood, the pale-faced Hatchling Gym Leader stood there, surrounded by the white light of "Turning Point".
In his arms, a seemingly weak elf proudly puffed out its small chest—it was a mini ice cube, a tiny creature only slightly larger than an ice cream cone, its body shrouded in icy cold.
The previous "switching of positions" and this ice-attribute move "Absolute Zero" released at point-blank range were both its creations!