RNP Chapter 246 Volcarona, the Two Sides of a Disaster Pokémon! Signature Move: Fire Dance! Stacked with
Chapter 246 Volcarona, the Two Sides of a Disaster Pokémon! Signature Move: Fire Dance! Stacked with
Chapter 246 Volcarona, the Two Sides of a Disaster Pokémon! Signature Move: Fire Dance! Stacked with Quiver Dance!
Ye Yinchuan voiced his suspicions:
"Powerful Pokémon like Tyranitar and Volcarona are called 'disasters' because they have extremely high demands for resources and territory, so much so that their survival strategy requires them to encroach on the living space of other Pokémon to satisfy them..."
Of course, the difficulty in evolving these Pokémon and the relative weakness of their offspring are also significant reasons. Perhaps in the long process of reproduction, they need sufficient deterrent power to ensure that other Pokémon dare not act rashly towards their offspring...
I've already explained Bangiras in detail, so I won't go into it here.
In short, this fire moth was likely establishing a new territory to lay its eggs and prepare for the hatching young...
When the flames have consumed everything, from the charred remains and ashes, a new life will be born—the burning insect!
[Oh no, the streamer's acting out of chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) has triggered!]
Thankfully, this fire moth didn't choose our human habitat as its territory, otherwise it would have been like a monster siege!
[To put it bluntly, it's just selfishness at the expense of others, right? These fire moths aren't exactly good people either!]
[A disaster-causing Pokémon, it's always interfering in your affairs?]
Looking at the comments, Ye Yinchuan smiled helplessly. He never thought that one day he would see Pokémon being cyberbullied in another world...
That's normal, though. Netizens love to pontificate and criticize everything they see.
The main problem is that Pokémon like Volcarona and Tyranitar are really unethical. Their destructive range and destructive power are too great. They bring disaster whenever they appear, so it's hard for them to have a good reputation!
[Vulcano isn't entirely harmful, is it? As the streamer just mentioned, in ancient times, people and Pokémon suffering from the bitter cold regarded Volcano as the embodiment of the sun, and its appearance brought warmth.]
[Upstairs, according to this logic, while Bangila causes earthquakes and sandstorms... it can also change the terrain, loosening the soil? Turning mountains into plains and creating fertile land?]
[You know what, there really is a Tyranitar that turned a barren mountain into a plain, and by driving away other creatures and humans, the soil regained its vitality. The accumulated Elven energy made it exceptionally fertile, suitable for planting any kind of tree or fruit!]
The discussions in the live chat also broadened Ye Yinchuan's thinking...
Tyranitar and Volcarona are essentially no different from natural disasters. However, since they are Pokémon, they are ultimately creatures and can be seen as a personification of disasters.
Disasters were indeed real for both humans and Pokémon at the time, but they could also bring about a new order and unexpected benefits amidst the destruction...
Take volcanic eruptions, for example. They are certainly a disaster, but overall and in the long run, they also have their benefits.
For example, it brings special minerals, such as sulfur, which fertilizes the land and provides geothermal energy...
Those who have studied geography will understand.
But then again, a disaster is a disaster, and it cannot be deliberately glorified; otherwise, it would be easy to talk when you're not in the situation and it would be self-deception.
This is just for discussion.
[Host, could you tell us more about the details of the Volcano moth? We rarely have the chance to see it, let alone know anything about it. Please! Gift sent!]
Seeing the enthusiasm of the comments section for Volcano, Ye Yinchuan thought for a moment and then spoke up:
"Actually, most fireflies and volcano moths live near volcanoes. I don't know why this firefly chose to live here..."
As soon as he spoke, Ye Yinchuan seemed to realize something and a guess flashed through his mind. However, this guess was not mature enough and had no basis, so he did not say it out loud.
[As mentioned before, the unique red soil here might have attracted the fire moths and fireflies?]
Could it be that, like that Thunder Stone that attracted three Electric-type legendary Pokémon last time... some incredible treasure is hidden beneath this land?
It can't be that there's a hidden volcano here that could erupt at any moment, can it?
"Well……"
Ye Yinchuan stretched out his hand, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped himself.
You've all covered all the possibilities, what am I supposed to say next?
Despite his inner turmoil, Ye Yinchuan still had to say what needed to be said. He retrieved eyewitness photos of the burning insects:
"Although this picture is not very clear, you should be able to see that the larvae of the Fire God Bug, the Burning Bug, have five sharp horns around their bodies, and even more intense flames are spewing out from these five sharp horns. And look at the shape of these sharp horns, doesn't it look like the flames of the sun?"
In ancient times, Fubub was called Sun Thief Larva because many people believed that this Pokémon was born from the sun, and that it could not only release flames, but also loved to feed on blazing flames...
As Ye Yinchuan said this, he couldn't help but think that since Burning Bug was classified as Torch Pokémon, and given the name "Sun-Stealing Larva," it might have some similar mythological connotations to Prometheus, the fire-stealer.
After all, the encyclopedia clearly states that the Firefly and the Volcano were worshipped by ancient civilizations and depicted as gods of fire in ancient murals.
"As mentioned earlier, fireflies and volcano moths live near volcanoes. The volcanic ash from eruptions blocks out the sun, preventing the surroundings from becoming pitch black. At this time, the volcano moths act as the sun, illuminating the world..."
However, this claim is debatable. After all, volcanic ash is inherently hot and highly toxic, making it an extremely dangerous situation. If such a large-scale release of volcanic ash were to plunge the entire world into darkness, it would be a terrible disaster in itself.
I'm more inclined to believe that when the volcanic ash erupted, it obscured the sky, and the appearance of the Volcano Moth illuminated the way for those trapped in darkness, giving them a chance to escape.
That Mothman is actually quite nice.
Is it possible that volcano moths eat the flames and absorb the high temperatures of volcanic ash, thus making the ash less dangerous?
[That's interesting. When there's no real danger, the Volcano moth is the biggest threat?]
Seeing the discussion in the comments, Ye Yinchuan also found it quite interesting.
"The scales of the Volcano moth carry high temperatures and sparks. During battle, these scales play an important role in making it difficult for enemies to get close. However, if you accidentally inhale these scales, they can burn your respiratory tract, causing great damage and pain."
When this point came up, Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but think that the Volcano Moth's ability was similar to volcanic ash. Given that the Volcano Moth was designed to live near volcanoes, he wondered if it was a coincidence or a clever design.
"Another danger posed by the burning of volcanoes, besides the intense heat from the raging flames, is the suffocation caused by the lack of oxygen due to the complete combustion."
Therefore, it is crucial to remain vigilant about the dangers posed by volcanoes. Don't assume you're safe just because the fire hasn't burned you; you might even experience oxygen deprivation while simply watching.
No wonder the streamer told Ah Chong to run away immediately...
Volcanoes are extremely dangerous!
[Host, have you ever seen what a volcano moth really looks like? We clearly saw a volcano moth, but it was so far away from us, shrouded in flames, that we couldn't see it clearly at all!]
To satisfy netizens' curiosity about the Volcano moth, Ye Yinchuan could only pull up the footage from his recent live stream and explain the blurry outline:
"Vulcano, as the name suggests, is a moth Pokémon, and a large one at that. Generally, a newly evolved Volcano is at least two meters long... This Volcano, based on the comparison of its environment, is at least nearly ten meters long, which is quite a well-developed individual within the Volcano population."
"Vulcan has three pairs of wings. You can compare this to Flamethrower. Flamethrower has six points that can release flames, which will turn into wings after it evolves..."
You've probably all heard that seraphim in Western mythology are usually six-winged orbs of light or fire... Perhaps the origin of Western seraphim is the fire moth.
The wings of the volcano moth are covered with black spots, and combined with the shape of its wings, they resemble a brightly colored flower with spots…
[It seems the streamer has actually seen a Volcano moth, given such a detailed description!]
One theory suggests that the various gods and monsters in our current mythology are based on Pokémon!
[Black spots? If the Volcano moth is the embodiment of the sun, then wouldn't the black spots on its wings be sunspots?]
Ye Yinchuan glanced at the comments and nodded.
In fact, many Pokémon designs before the time travel incorporated mythology and various other elements...
In this Pokémon world, the order of things is reversed, and Pokémon have become the prototypes of mythology.
For a time traveler, this is quite an interesting phenomenon, but unfortunately, it's like a plot device thrown out of another world, with no one to share it with.
"The antennae on the cheeks of the volcano moth are also very peculiar, and their style is similar to the decorations on the crowns of sun gods in some relics. Perhaps the inspiration for those decorations came from the volcano moth..."
Its upper body is covered with a ring of white fur, which adds to its mysterious and luxurious aura.
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Incidentally, while Volcarona is a true Fire-type Pokémon, its eyes are actually like sapphires...
The Volcano moth's body structure is also different from that of ordinary insects; its body is black in the middle and light blue on both sides, with obvious layers...
Ye Yinchuan didn't say that, in his eyes, the Volcano's body structure was just like the head and beard of an Egyptian pharaoh.
This also connects with some details of the fire moth mentioned earlier, which can be linked to myths, legends, or decorations depicting deities in some ancient ruins.
[Host, what powerful moves or abilities does Volcarona have?]
Ye Yinchuan took a moment to organize his thoughts before answering the question about the bullet comments:
"There is no explicit record of the characteristics of the fire moth in any literature, but we can infer them from its behavior..."
As far as I know, Volcarona's characteristics include at least one: a body covered in flames, which is unavoidable. I don't know about the others.
"The characteristic of the Flame Body is that the entire body is covered in flames. As long as there is contact with it, the burning properties of fire energy will take effect, causing the enemy to enter a burning abnormal status..."
Hmm... I could figure that out without the streamer saying it!
[I've heard that abilities also have different levels, and the effects vary completely depending on the Pokémon. I guess Volcarona's Flame Body is probably the top-tier one!]
[A mere flap of its wings can set off a forest fire, forcing all nearby Pokémon to retreat in fear. Wouldn't you say that's top-tier?]
In fact, Ye Yinchuan knew that the Fire God Moth had another possible characteristic, which was its premonition of insects, but it was difficult to explain here, so he didn't say it.
"As for its powerful moves... naturally it's its signature move, Dance of Fire!"
Fire Dance and the Bug-type move Quiver Dance are similar in that they enhance one's abilities through special dance movements...
However, it's important to note that Butterfly Dance itself does not cause damage, while Fire Dance is an attack move that only comes with a buff effect.
Because Volcarona possesses two attributes, the effects of these two moves can theoretically be combined and used simultaneously if mastered!
As Ye Yinchuan spoke, a thought also stirred within him.
In the game, Volcarona's Fire Dance move used to be its exclusive move, until later a Poison/Fire-type Pokémon appeared that was almost identical to Volcarona - Tortoisemoth, which also knew the Fire Dance move.
In fact, the Iron Poison Moth is a paradoxical species of the Volcano Moth, and a future species...
It hasn't been discovered yet in this world, so it doesn't really matter if we leave it aside.
The Dance of Fire technique was once very powerful.
However, later on, an even more powerful exclusive move appeared, namely the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile's exclusive move—Flash Song.
In the game, both Flame Song and Dance of the Flames deal damage and boost the user's Special Attack, but Flame Song has a 100% chance of boosting Special Attack, while Dance of the Flames only has a 50% chance... Moreover, Flame Song can ignore Substitute status effects...
In comparison, the Dance of Fire instantly becomes inferior.
It's also jokingly referred to by players as "Flame Song"...
But it doesn't matter, in this Pokémon world, Volcarona has risen up.
The effect of Fire Dance is also 100% enhanced, and it can also be combined with the effect of Butterfly Dance, resulting in a very considerable boost while attacking...
However, unlike in games, abilities can be improved level by level.
In reality, the cumulative effect of ability gains is generally not significant, and may even exhibit diminishing returns...
For example, using it twice in the game will allow you to reach level 2.
In reality, however, using it twice might only give you a 1.5x effect, and using it a third time might only give you around a 1.7x effect...
Even worse, by the time you use it for the third time, the effects of the first use may have already worn off...
In short.
The number of times it is used and the physical strength and energy consumed are not proportional to the benefits gained!
This can be considered a form of balancing.
"Host, who is that...?"
Just as Ye Yinchuan finished his explanation, Ah Chong made a discovery.
Among the Pokémon that followed him and fled in one direction, there was a giant green Zubat that was shining with Pokémon energy!
And it's very close to the direction of Ah Chong!
Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but rub his forehead. Ah Chong's luck was truly amazing. With the sudden appearance of the Fire God Moth, that commission was basically hopeless...
As a result, the shimmering, multicolored giant beak bat delivered itself right to their doorstep!
It's like searching high and low without finding it, only to have it come to you effortlessly!
(End of this chapter)