Pokémon: When the World Changed

Chapter 584 579: The Inheritance of the Dragon Clan

"Now it's time to go pick up Vibrava."

Thinking about Vibrava, Ethan smiled slightly.

After the last battle earlier, the Flygon had approached Ethan.

And the objective of these Flygon was very simple: they wanted Ethan's Vibrava to return to their lineage and acknowledge their clan.

It was evident that Vibrava's previous performance had been far too dazzling, to the point of arousing enormous interest among its own kind.

They could imagine that Vibrava's rise was already unstoppable and that, if their clan could have such a member, the position of the Flygon tribe would greatly improve.

"Viiibbrraa!"

When Ethan arrived once again at the desert from before, Vibrava hurried forward to greet him.

Seeing Vibrava's radiant and satisfied appearance, Ethan showed a somewhat strange expression.

"Vibrava... everything's fine, right?"

"Huh? And what is that?"

Suddenly, Ethan's attention was drawn to a green pearl floating beside Vibrava.

"Wait... could this be... a Dragon Pearl?"

After observing it carefully, Ethan's eyes lit up.

From its appearance, that green pearl looked extremely similar to the one he had seen before on Dragonair. The difference was that Dragonair's was blue, while this one was green.

However, what the two had most in common was the intense energy fluctuation they emitted, making it clear that it was not an ordinary object.

"There's no mistake, it's a Dragon Pearl left behind after the death of a Flygon. I didn't expect the Flygon to give such a valuable gift to Vibrava."

At that moment, a voice suddenly sounded. Ethan saw that Master Morland had arrived riding Dragonite, stopping beside him.

"Flygon's Dragon Pearl...?"

Ethan's face showed surprise.

He knew that Dragonair could generate a Dragon Pearl, but he did not expect Flygon to be capable of doing so as well.

Immediately afterward, he became excited: there was no need to think much to know that this Dragon Pearl would be an exceptional treasure for Vibrava.

Master Morland was also observing Ethan at that moment.

In the tournament, Ethan's performance had been simply too eye-catching. From not being favored at the beginning to sweeping through with unstoppable force, he had left everyone dumbfounded.

Even they, the Masters of the valley, had been deeply shocked. It was hard to imagine that a dragon messenger barely twenty years old could be so powerful.

Recalling the stunned expressions of the other three Masters of the valley, his mood improved for no apparent reason.

Thinking about it, Master Morland took a deep breath and looked at Ethan seriously.

"In fact, I came because I want to talk to you about a matter."

Hearing his words and seeing his solemn expression, Ethan nodded and also adopted a serious expression.

Then Master Morland explained in detail the matter of the Dragon King Festival, placing special emphasis on its importance.

"The event will take place in a year and a half."

"The rules require Dragon-type Pokémon?"

After hearing the rules of the Dragon King Festival, Ethan reflected silently.

Master Morland nodded and looked at Vibrava with a peculiar expression.

In previous festivals, almost all the battles were contests between Dragon-type pseudo-legendaries; the participation of pseudo-legendaries that were not Dragon-type was very rare.

But in this Dragon King Festival, perhaps a Flygon would participate: a Pokémon that, even in its Vibrava stage, could crush Dragon-type pseudo-legendaries. If it evolved into Flygon, its strength would undoubtedly make a huge leap. By then...

Thinking about it, Master Morland felt anticipation. He did not know what expressions the others would make when they saw a non–pseudo-legendary participating in the festival.

"Master Morland, although my Vibrava is very strong... in the Dragon King Festival, will veteran dragon messengers also participate?"

Ethan voiced his doubt after thinking for a moment. Although Vibrava was powerful, in the state of controlling the sand dragon it only barely touched the threshold of the Quasi-Elite level.

Although there was still a year and a half left and, after evolving, Vibrava could reach that level, competing against established dragon messengers in the Dragon King Festival would still be difficult.

"The contest for the title of Dragon King will be completed by whoever is meant to do it. You only need to break through to the Dragon King Altar; that will be enough."

Master Morland nodded and explained. Ethan also nodded: to enter the Dragon King Altar, one only needed to be stronger than the majority of the young dragon messengers. In that, he had confidence.

"Don't worry, the Dragon King Festival is a matter for the entire Daleron League. We will do everything possible to improve your strength. Also, take this first."

While speaking, Master Morland took out a notebook and handed it to Ethan.

"This is... a breeding method for Dragon-type Pokémon!"

After opening it and taking a look, Ethan's eyes widened.

"That's right, they are some of my notes on raising Dragon-type Pokémon. I believe you don't have specific methods for raising them, right?"

Hearing this, Ethan scratched his head somewhat awkwardly. It was quite obvious that he did not have breeding methods for Dragon-type Pokémon.

After all, in the tournament, among the Pokémon he had sent out, only Vibrava could be considered a true dragon; none of the others really seemed like dragons.

Moreover, throughout the battle, among his three Pokémon only Tyranitar had used the move Dragon Claw and Charizard the move Dragon Dance. The others did not display any Dragon-type talent.

Even so, Ethan had obtained first place, something difficult for many people to accept, as if an outsider had slipped into the tournament.

"Develop Vibrava's Dragon-type talent well. With the help of the Dragon Pearl, its Dragon-type potential will grow at the fastest speed."

"Moreover, at the Dragon King Altar the Dragon-type energy is extremely abundant, while that of other types is relatively scarce. Because of that, using Dragon-type moves will give an advantage in the festival."

Master Morland insisted seriously once again, hoping that Ethan would thoroughly develop Vibrava's Dragon-type talent.

"Don't worry, Master Morland. I won't disappoint you."

Ethan carefully put away the notebook.

Although he did not know exactly how strong Master Morland was, it was clear that he was a true master of the Dragon type.

That alone was enough to understand how valuable that breeding notebook was.

(End of Chapter)