Pokémon: Sandstorm Sovereign

Chapter 507 - 508: The Actor Basalt

In the secret realm of the Qaidam Basin, Basalt saw Mama Tyranitar and Younger Brother Larvitar again.

"Ty~ran~"

When Basalt arrived, Mama Tyranitar glanced thoughtfully at the shadow behind Basalt. Basalt scratched his head and didn't mind. Although Honedge's ghostly shadow lurking was weird and hard to detect, limited by its level, it was just a Pro-level Pokémon after all. And Mama Tyranitar was a Master-level Pokémon; given the huge gap between the two, no hiding technique would work.

"Ty~ran~"

When Basalt released Tyranitar, Mama Tyranitar was immediately surprised.

My boy has already evolved? Isn't this speed a bit too fast?

Don't blame Mama Tyranitar for being shocked, because the characteristics of pseudo-legendaries determine that they are destined to be late-blooming Pokémon. And Tyranitar happens to be one of the best among them. They usually evolve into Pupitar only after eating a whole mountain, and the time required for this is measured in "years."

And to evolve from Pupitar to Tyranitar, although no more eating is needed during this period, the digestion time is not less than the previous stage at all, maybe even more.

But how long has it been since my boy evolved into Pupitar? Counting fully, it's less than two years! And now evolved into the final form?

Mama Tyranitar looked at Tyranitar, then at Larvitar following behind her, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help twitching violently. This contrast was a bit too strong! After all, these two Pokémon eggs were originally born by Mama Tyranitar at the same time. But now three years have passed; one has grown into an adult, while the other is still a baby. This gap is simply too big.

But at the same time, Mama Tyranitar was also gratified that her boy found a reliable trainer. Anyway, the way Mama Tyranitar looked at Basalt was becoming more and more pleasing to the eye.

"Mama Tyranitar, you said before that after Tyranitar completes its evolution, bring it back to continue accepting the inheritance. Now, I brought it."

After stating his purpose, Basalt took out an attribute gem from his backpack as a meeting gift for Larvitar. The little guy accepted it happily, eyes narrowing into crescents.

"Ty~ran~"

Mama Tyranitar patted her chest, indicating leave it to her, and warmly invited Basalt to sit in the cave. Don't look at this secret realm as barren; there are actually quite a few good things underground and in the rocks. As the host, Mama Tyranitar casually took out several attribute-enhancing items as snacks to entertain Basalt's Pokémon.

When seeing Excadrill, Mama Tyranitar couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

Basalt (Excadrill) has already become a Gym Leader-level Pokémon? This speed! Truly damn fast!

She originally thought that her son being a pseudo-legendary, and having complete clan inheritance, would be the first Pokémon under Basalt to step into the Gym Leader level, taking Basalt to pretend (be awesome) and fly. Who knew she thought too much! This kid Basalt is indeed not simple! Mama Tyranitar sighed with emotion.

Just then, Basalt patted Tyranitar's rock armor and instructed, "Tyranitar, accept the inheritance well in the secret realm next, study hard! Step into the Gym Leader level early, strive to keep the position of the main Pokémon!"

"Ty~ran~"

Hearing this, Mama Tyranitar exploded, her expression freezing instantly.

What? My son is so outstanding, and his identity is a pseudo-legendary, yet under Basalt, he even has to strive hard to keep the position of the main Pokémon?

Mama Tyranitar's mindset collapsed! This is her most outstanding son!

"Ty~ran~ Ty~ran~"

Mama Tyranitar roared; after looking around at the Pokémon, she questioned Basalt with an angry face. Why can't my son rank into the position of your main Pokémon? Excadrill stepped into the Gym Leader level first; she couldn't question anything. But what qualifications do other Pokémon have to be more excellent than her son and rank ahead of him?

After Bronzong's translation, learning the reason for Mama Tyranitar's anger, Basalt first curled his lips slightly, then quickly spread his hands and said, "Mama Tyranitar, don't be angry, listen to my explanation."

"Ty~ran~"

Suppressing her anger, Mama Tyranitar signaled Basalt to explain; this old lady is listening!

"Mama Tyranitar, this Excadrill is my starter Pokémon, and has now stepped into the Gym Leader level first. This, presumably you also saw, so I won't say more."

Basalt chuckled hey-hey, then pointed at Camerupt and said, "To be honest, although this Camerupt is a Pokémon I captured later, it is extremely talented. Although it hasn't stepped into the Gym Leader level to complete the transformation, the shackles have been broken. Short as ten days or half a month, long as two or three months, it will definitely step into the Gym Leader level."

"Ty~ran~"

Hearing this, Mama Tyranitar curiously examined this ordinary-looking Camerupt. But she soon perceived that Camerupt's energy intensity was indeed much higher than Pro-level, but hadn't reached the Gym Leader level yet, considered quasi-Gym Leader level. Although unconvinced, Mama Tyranitar nodded, acknowledging Basalt's statement.

"Look at this Hakamo-o again. Although it hasn't evolved yet, it masters the power of Aura and has huge potential. And now it is also on the verge of evolution. Once evolution is completed, combined with Aura power and the exclusive skill 'Clangorous Soulblaze,' it will be another proper general."

Basalt continued to introduce, and Mama Tyranitar was surprised again upon hearing this. Aura power? This is a very powerful ability, completely not below the ability to raise and control sand. Because the long-lived Mama Tyranitar knew that there were some trainers known as "Aura Guardians" in this world, each with extremely powerful strength, very difficult to deal with. Crucially, Fighting type is quadruple effective against Tyranitar. So among pseudo-legendaries, Tyranitar hates the Kommo-o line the most.

Seeing Mama Tyranitar's face darken another shade, Basalt sighed, took out the Key Stone from his backpack, and said helplessly, "After I stepped into the Gym Leader level, the Alliance has allowed me to research the Mega plan. My original intention was to want the Tyranitarite, after all, the bond between Tyranitar and me has reached an extremely high level, and Tyranitar's Mega Evolution would maximize the team's strength improvement. But alas..."

Hearing Basalt praising and acknowledging the Tyranitar clan, Mama Tyranitar's face softened slightly, but also a bit anxious. Alas what? You kid say it quickly!

"But alas, Tyranitarite is simply too scarce; the Alliance simply won't approve it for me, a young trainer who just entered the Gym Leader level. Out of necessity, I can only settle for the second best and try to apply for Swampertite. Sigh..."

Basalt sighed, truly expressing the helplessness and bitterness in his heart.

Beside him, Excadrill rolled its eyes. Basalt, this guy, is full of acting skills from head to toe.