"Sneasel!"
Weavile was interfered with by the sudden appearance of Beedrill, and in the end, Weavile failed to succeed.
So Weavile was very angry at the Beedrill that interrupted it.
With unsteady steps, it stomped fiercely on the ground, its sharp claws gouging the earth, accompanied by the piercing sound of grinding teeth, leaving deep trenches on the ground.
It turned and pounced towards Beedrill.
A sharp gaze accompanied by claws emanating a sinister black chill, aimed straight at Beedrill's abdomen.
Dark Assault on the Vital Point!
Weavile was cunning, it had locked onto what it saw as Beedrill's most vulnerable spot.
However.
Swish!
Weavile's claws traced three marks on Beedrill's body but felt no sensation of hitting anything solid.
But the "lively" Beedrill vanished quietly like a bubble.
Shadow Clone!
And the real Beedrill.
Buzzz——
Weavile only heard a faint sound, and its body suddenly felt as if it were struck, flying sideways directly.
While battling Raticate earlier, Beedrill had already maximized its speed and Attack Power, but the one who suffered was Weavile.
This Weavile was no less weak in strength and had Gym Leader Level prowess, leading a group of Sneasel, considered another major bully in this area aside from the Overlord Diglett King.
Focusing specifically on the Alola Sandshrew and Alola Six-tailed here.
But even Gym Leader Level strength was somewhat insufficient in the face of the current Beedrill.
Especially.
In terms of attribute restraints.
"Sneasel..."
Weavile tried to prop itself up to stand again, raising its head to meet Beedrill's cold gaze and the piercing Long Needle felt even from a distance.
On the other side.
Alakazam, Togekiss, and Aegislash each controlled a Sneasel.
What seemed to have trapped Ninetales and Vulpix in a predicament was easily subdued by Natsuhiko's Pokémon's deterrence, leading to surrender.
Natsuhiko, hugging Little Six-tailed, beside him followed by the sympathetic Eevee and Latios.
Arriving at the center of the Ice Cave.
Looking at the Frost Nine-Tails lying on the ground, in a sorry state, with considerable wounds, Natsuhiko furrowed his brows.
"Awoo~~"
Little Six-tailed, filled with tears and heartache, dropped from Natsuhiko's arms and came to Ninetales' side.
Its small tongue gently licking Ninetales' cheeks and the wounds upon them.
Natsuhiko knelt down.
Whispering, "Don't worry, with some potion and a bit of rest, it will be fine."
Saying this.
He took out several sprays from his person.
Applying them to some of the relatively severe wounds on Ninetales.
Soon, the wounds ceased oozing red and scabbed over firmly.
Then he took out some potions most suitable for recovery after injury, fed them to Ninetales.
Finally.
As Ninetales' satin-like tails gently swayed.
Its state gradually stabilized.
The Pokemon Realm has quite impressive development regarding Pokémon Potions.
Though Ninetales couldn't recover fully at once, it was much better.
After licking the corners of Little Six-tailed's eyes twice, indicating it was fine, it staggered to stand up.
Though still in a sorry state, its elegance couldn't be completely concealed.
Ninetales' vibrant eyes looked at Natsuhiko.
Natsuhiko, crouching, also looked at it.
Then watched as Ninetales slowly approached.
Sticking out its tongue.
Gently licking Natsuhiko's cheek.
Soft and cool.
This was the immediate sensation.
A gesture of goodwill from Ninetales.
Little Six-tailed also looked at Natsuhiko gratefully.
It kind of remembered.
Days ago at Lanakila Mountain, when it and Ninetales went out for food, they saw Natsuhiko and his group playing on the snowy mountain.
Back then, the snowstorm was mighty, visibility was low, but as an Ice-type Pokémon, Little Six-tailed could still see some things.
Actually, upon seeing Natsuhiko's group initially, Ninetales recognized him.
But Ninetales did not want humans to know they lived here, hence had not proactively approached.
Not expecting to be rescued by Natsuhiko today.
This left it quite grateful towards Natsuhiko.
No matter how it was, saving Little Six-tailed made the mother Ninetales immensely thankful.
Moreover, having witnessed Natsuhiko's interaction earlier, it could sense he wasn't a bad person.
Natsuhiko gently ruffled Little Six-tailed's head.
"Buyi?"
At this time, the Eevee beside Natsuhiko noticed a hexagonal milky white stone embedded in the ground where Ninetales had been lying, somewhat curiously calling out.
"Oss?"
Latios also lowered its body, curiously surrounding the stone with Eevee.
It seemed to faintly sense some special power contained within.
Hearing the commotion from the two Pokémon, Natsuhiko, who was contemplating how to "persuade" Ninetales and Vulpix to leave with him, also followed their gaze.
"Radiant Stone?"
Noticing the groove-like indent in the stone, Natsuhiko recognized it almost immediately.
It was also faintly emanating some kind of aura.
Natsuhiko felt a sense of familiarity with this aura.
"Awooo~~"
At this moment, the injured Ninetales gently stepped forward to Natsuhiko and Latios, wearing a serious expression.
It looked earnestly at Natsuhiko, gently shaking its head.
"Don't touch it."
A voice as delicate and soothing as a spring rain resounded in Natsuhiko's mind.
It was Ninetales.
Telepathy.
"What's the matter?" Natsuhiko couldn't help but ask.
It's just a Radiant Stone. Even if it's a tool for making Z Bracelets, Natsuhiko didn't consider it particularly rare.
Just like a Super Evolution Stone and Keystone, the rare one is the Super Evolution Stone, but the Keystone is relatively less rare.
Ninetales pursed its lips.
After some thought, it exhaled a small amount of cold air onto the ground.
In no time.
The originally blurry ice layer became transparent, revealing what lay beneath to Natsuhiko's sight.
"This is..."
In sight.
Beneath the Radiant Stone.
A lively brown vine spread out.
And at the end of the vine, it branched into multiple tendrils, tightly wrapping around something, making it hard to discern what was inside.
All of this was encapsulated within an exceptionally thick layer of ice crystals.
Natsuhiko looked at Ninetales, "What is this?"
Ninetales hesitated and shook its head.
"I don't know. But our mission is to stay here and protect it."
Upon hearing this, Natsuhiko glanced at Ninetales, then at the cute little Vulpix beside its feet.
Mission?
Protect it?
Noticing the situation here, after defeating Weavile and the Sneasel team, Beedrill and others gathered around.
However.
As Beedrill slowly approached, for some unknown reason, a dark red stream of energy suddenly surged around its body.
Leader Aura!
"Bzzzt?"
Beedrill looked somewhat surprised at the Leader Aura swirling around its body.
This was the first time it had encountered a situation where the Leader Aura was out of control.
Earlier, when it had rushed to save Ninetales, it faintly sensed its internal Leader Aura stirring.
But the speed was too fast at that moment, and it was dealing with Weavile, so it didn't pay much attention.
Yet, as it slowly approached this time.
Its Leader Aura uncontrollably emerged.
Crack——
As the few Pokémon were also surprised at Beedrill's anomaly,
beneath Ninetales, the ice layer embedded with the Radiant Stone suddenly cracked loudly.
The dormant Radiant Stone emitted a faint halo.
This halo surrounded it.
Also vaguely forming a special aura, resonating with the Overlord Aura outside Beedrill's body.
Ninetales' expression changed slightly at the transformation.
Crack!
Following another cracking sound, the Radiant Stone actually began to float up.
This situation and change exceeded Ninetales and Natsuhiko's expectations.
As the Radiant Stone left the groove, the vine beneath it began to wither visibly.
The once vibrant vine's life force was rapidly draining away.
Clang!!
Suddenly.
A clear, melodious bell sounded, echoing inside the not-so-small Ice Cave.
Then.
A figure, an unknown presence, appeared inside the Ice Cave at some point.
With a red and black body, two massive bull-like horns, hoof-like arms, and a large golden metal bell hanging beneath it.
Upon seeing this sudden figure.
Natsuhiko slowly stood up, eyes flickering.
"Kapu-Muu!"
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