Pokémon: Sandstorm Sovereign

Chapter 508 509: Camerupt Promotes

Under Basalt's narration, Tyranitar's situation was indeed worrying.

Excadrill, Camerupt, Hakamo-o, and Swampert, who would very likely obtain a Mega Stone in the future if things developed like this, all had potential above Tyranitar. As for looking further back, Tyranitar had seniors Bronzong and Cradily in front, and juniors Carbink and Honedge behind; each one had special points and was definitely not ordinary.

This made Mama Tyranitar instantly feel huge pressure!

Is it so difficult for her most outstanding son to even be a main force under Basalt? Mama Tyranitar was furious, roaring endlessly.

But soon, she quieted down again. Because she suddenly thought of a way. If Basalt got Tyranitar's Mega Stone, would her son's status be solidified? Not to mention the main force position, even the sole ace position could be fought for. After all, they were a pseudo-legendary clan, and once Mega Evolution was completed, life could take a big leap forward. Even encountering some Legendary or Mythical Pokémon, they could compete.

On this point, her husband had experience. When Papa Tyranitar was in his prime, he had fought head-on with Legendary Pokémon and was not at a disadvantage at all. How majestic!

"Ty~ran~"

Speaking of her husband, Mama Tyranitar remembered. Doesn't her husband have a Mega Stone? Although her husband could no longer Mega Evolve after losing his trainer, when the Alliance wanted to recall it, they were driven away by her husband directly. Because for her husband, this Mega Stone carried the bond between him and his trainer; it was an object of remembrance. How could outsiders take it back at will? Thus, that Mega Stone remained.

"Ty~ran~"

Thinking of this, Mama Tyranitar let out a roar, shaking the sky.

Before long, a larger, more majestic Tyranitar with super oppressive force appeared at the entrance, its rock armor covered with scars. This Tyranitar just swept its gaze, and Basalt and all the Pokémon couldn't help trembling. They were like a small boat in the ocean, powerless to resist in front of the great force of nature like storms and the sea.

"Is this an Elite Four-level Pokémon?"

Basalt felt difficulty even breathing. But soon, Papa Tyranitar withdrew his aura, and Basalt relaxed instantly.

Due to the severe and hideous scars on his body after battling Regirock (or Registeel/Regice, text says Registeel previously but context might vary) before, Papa Tyranitar rarely showed up even if his son returned. At least Basalt was not qualified to see this big shot. But now that it concerned his son's status, even if Papa Tyranitar was reluctant, he couldn't withstand his wife's call.

"Ty~ran~"

Glancing at Tyranitar, Papa Tyranitar showed a satisfied look on his face. Although this secret realm was large, as long as sand blew, nothing could escape Papa Tyranitar's perception. So after Tyranitar emerged from the Pokéball, Papa Tyranitar knew the fact of his son's evolution. Although he was also surprised, as a big shot, he had to look like one, so it didn't show on his face.

Looking at his wife, Papa Tyranitar had doubts on his face. After Mama Tyranitar explained, Papa Tyranitar's expression also changed. Tyranitar had undergone special training with him back in the Pupitar stage. In terms of talent, the son modified by the "Smooth Rock" (or Sand Rock Crystal) was even more outstanding than he was back then. Now in just a few years, he evolved into the final form; simply the pride of the Tyranitar clan. But such a son's status under Basalt is in jeopardy?

How can he, as a father, tolerate this?

However, when "Mega Stone" was mentioned, Papa Tyranitar's expression changed again. This was an object for him to entrust his grief! It was the thing Papa Tyranitar valued most besides his wife and son!

Seeing her husband show reluctance, Mama Tyranitar put her hands on her hips and roared; Basalt felt his ears were about to go deaf. But at the same time, Basalt also saw Papa Tyranitar's expression gradually soften from resolute, slowly turning into helplessness, and finally into compromise.

For his son, this seemed to be the only way. Not to mention, besides entrusting grief, this thing couldn't play its true role in his hands. If things went bad, when the Alliance needed it in the future, they would recall it directly. In this case, it would be better to give it directly to his son! At least keep the goodies within the family!

Seeing her husband compromise, Mama Tyranitar showed a proud look on her face. In this territory, her words still carried weight.

After Bronzong's translation, Basalt was overjoyed upon learning the situation. This Mega Stone, isn't it in hand? Sweet!

But the next second, Basalt knew he thought too well. Because although Papa Tyranitar agreed to give the Mega Stone to his son, he made a request. To obtain the Mega Stone, the premise was that Basalt and Tyranitar could successfully Mega Evolve.

Regarding this, Basalt naturally didn't commit himself. If Tyranitar couldn't Mega Evolve, it would be useless for him to get the Mega Stone.

However, this way, the Mega Stone couldn't be put into Basalt's backpack temporarily.

Step one, Tyranitar must step into the Gym Leader level first.

Step two, Basalt must cultivate hard with Tyranitar in the secret realm, resonate their bonds, and complete Mega Evolution.

This first step was just a matter of time for Tyranitar. As for the second step, Basalt could only say he had confidence!

"Ty~ran~"

Seeing Basalt agree, Papa Tyranitar also nodded with satisfaction.

After the Mega Stone issue was resolved, Basalt didn't leave immediately but stayed in the secret realm with all his Pokémon for a while. This secret realm was of great benefit to sandstorm Pokémon. Taking this opportunity, Basalt also wanted to improve the sandstorm power of his Pokémon. After all, regarding sandstorm, only when everyone is strong is it truly strong.

Although he stepped into the Gym Leader level, Basalt didn't publicize the news, only informing Abdullah. Abdullah, besides being shocked, was left in tears and speechless. He hadn't even stepped into the Gym Leader level yet, but Basalt came from behind and stepped into the Gym Leader level first? Simply inhuman!

When the new Professional League season started, Basalt's fans were disappointed not to see Basalt. Externally, Abdullah only announced that Basalt was cultivating hard and didn't leak the real situation.

Time flew; a month passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, Basalt's Pokémon were cultivating hard as usual. But suddenly, Camerupt's body trembled, and its aura began to rise infinitely. As for the lava on the humps, it flowed out uncontrollably, turning the surroundings into a lava pool in the blink of an eye, emitting ultra-high heat.

"This is... stepping into the Gym Leader level?"

Basalt was first surprised, then overjoyed.