Pokémon: Chronicles of Freedom-Chapter 650 - 649: Obstacles

This time, Bagon understood what Cain was trying to tell him.

He was given something to eat, and then he was told to follow him.

It was delicious, and there was plenty of it.

But when looking at the person in front of him, Bagon felt a sense of rejection deep inside.

This type of Pokémon, from the moment they're born, develops a strong sense of self-awareness: I can fly!

Even in front of Groudon...

Well, to avoid getting sidetracked, the important thing is that Bagon has always fantasized about flying. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ

Even in this dark underground place, Bagon still believes he can fly.

It's said that Salamence are violent, but in reality, it's because their obsession with flying is too strong.

From the time they're Bagon, they have this obsession. So, when they evolve and can truly fly, to express their excitement and joy, they often do things that are out of the ordinary.

For example, while flying, they might suddenly feel so thrilled about being able to fly that they unleash a fireball into the forest below, and the Pokémon there suffer the consequences.

In short, flying is an obsession these Pokémon are born with.

This Bagon standing in front of Cain is no exception, even though he is somewhat underdeveloped.

He doesn't know if, by following Cain, he will one day be able to fly or what it would mean to follow him.

Cain, noticing his hesitation, smiled and said: "I know your goal is to have wings and fly. If you follow me and do as I say, I promise you'll be able to fly with no problems, just like Honchkrow!"

As he spoke, Cain summoned Honchkrow and placed him in front of them.

Bagon looked at Honchkrow's wings in admiration.

Fly...

Bagon seemed tempted.

Cain knew that with a little more persuasion, Bagon would accept him.

Although he already had some bad habits, they hadn't solidified like they had in the past life. It was still possible to correct him.

This Bagon still had great potential for development.

But first, Cain needed to help him regain his condition and adjust his physical state to avoid future problems.

Bagon was deep in thought, and Cain didn't interrupt him.

However, even though Cain left him undisturbed, others would not.

Two Team Aqua members Cain had noticed earlier were now entering the fork Cain had passed through.

They had taken another path earlier but soon realized it was a dead end, so they turned back.

They entered the fork where Cain was, noticing some defeated Solrock and Lunatone. They realized someone had already been through there.

Deciding to investigate, they couldn't allow anyone to interfere with Executive Shelly's important mission for Team Aqua. After a brief discussion, they chose to move in and see who it was.

If they weren't strong, they'd take care of it quickly.

Thus, they approached at high speed.

"Yadon," Cain called out. Through telepathy, Slowking relayed what he had sensed.

Though the two Team Aqua members were moving quickly, Slowking's psychic abilities allowed Cain to detect them before they arrived.

"Gengar, hide," Cain instinctively ordered Gengar to conceal himself.

"I didn't expect to run into them now. I wasn't looking for trouble with you, but if you come to me, I have no choice," Cain muttered as he slowly stood up, his expression turning cold.

Just then, the two Team Aqua members, Rina and Pash, appeared at the entrance of the cave where Bagon was.

By the glow of the walls, they could see Cain.

And they also saw Bagon behind him.

Immediately, their eyes gleamed with greed, filled with surprise at finding such a rare and valuable Pokémon like Bagon in a place like this.

Greed consumed them.

This is a Pokémon that, if trained, could easily reach the pseudo-elite level. Even reaching the elite level wouldn't be out of reach with a Pokémon of such potential.

But seeing Cain in front of Bagon, their expressions turned less friendly.

Obviously, Cain was in the process of capturing Bagon, and if they hadn't arrived, he probably would have succeeded.

Unknowingly, the two already considered Bagon their personal property.

This would be the resource to elevate them and bring them greater success.

Even if they didn't use it, they could sell it and make a fortune.

Stealing someone's opportunity to get rich is akin to killing their family!

Thus, hatred brewed between them and Cain.

Of course, that was their perspective. But Cain felt an even stronger hatred toward them.

He couldn't allow the current Bagon to be exposed to the public, just like he couldn't let anyone see his Larvitar.

Cain didn't have Steven's powerful connections or come from an influential family; he was merely a Gym Leader from a small town. Although he had titles granted by the League, they weren't enough to ensure his safety.

Too many people would go mad over a pseudo-legendary Pokémon.

Therefore, these two Team Aqua members... had to die.

From their attire and the Pokémon accompanying them, they seemed quite strong.

Being able to move freely in the depths of Meteor Falls meant they were at least at an advanced level.

The woman had a Crawdaunt by her side, while the man had a Mightyena.

Both were Dark-types, clearly chosen to counter Solrock and Lunatone.

Moreover, Crawdaunt, being Water/Dark, was a formidable opponent for Solrock and Lunatone. They had come well-prepared.

"Hey, kid! Hand over the Pokémon behind you, and we might let you walk away," Pash said arrogantly, his eyes fixed on Bagon, determined to claim him.

Bagon noticed their menacing gazes and gave a small tremble, retreating a few steps to the back of the cave.

Mismagius, who was near Bagon, reassured him with a gentle pat.

At that moment, Mismagius was also furious.

Pokémon are not tools!

Don't look at Bagon with those eyes!

In that instant, Mismagius seemed to transform into an elder sister, while the frail Bagon was the younger brother she wanted to protect.

Bagon's injuries and earlier actions had touched Mismagius's softest side. Although her mind wasn't very mature, that didn't mean she lacked the desire to protect Bagon.

After receiving Mismagius's support, Bagon regained some composure.

He looked at Cain, who hadn't moved a step from his spot, and saw him as a towering figure.

For the first time, he thought that this human... wasn't bad.

If he's strong enough, maybe he can teach me how to fly...

(End of Chapter)