GET DAZE！

Locked inside the cage were a Tyrunt and an Amaura.

The two Pokémon looked pitiful; Amaura lay inside the cage with tears streaming down its face, while Tyrunt continuously rammed its body against the bars.

Angie couldn't help but say, "What you're doing... isn't this against the law?"

The young man waved his hand dismissively and said, "You're joking, right? What law? These two troublemakers were being unruly, so we're just teaching them a lesson."

Angie shook his head. "This isn't right, and you're mistreating Pokémon. I won't buy them."

The moment Angie said that, the young man's expression darkened, and his companions, each accompanied by their Pokémon, began closing in.

The young man sneered viciously and said, "Today, whether you want to buy them or not, you have to buy them!"

"Are you trying to force me?" Angie asked.

The young man smirked. "That's right, we're forcing you. What are you gonna do about it?"

Angie immediately replied, "Then I won't buy them. What are you gonna do about it?"

"Not buying?" The young man sneered and waved his hand to his companions. "If he won't buy, let's teach him a lesson!"

As soon as he finished speaking, one of his companions, who had an Infernape, ordered it to step forward and restrain Angie.

However, before Infernape could get close, Angie threw a punch, sending it flying with a miserable cry.

Seeing this, the young man and his companions were dumbfounded.

Equally shocked were the nearby girl and her Gardevoir.

"That strong?!"

Once the young man snapped out of it, his face contorted with anger. "Get him together! I can't believe we ran into a tough one!"

Just as his companions prepared to charge, the girl beside Angie suddenly removed the hat from her head and shouted.

"Freeze! You're under arrest!"

When Angie got a clear look at her face, he was stunned. He recognized her instantly.

Di... Diantha? No wonder she was so confident. She's the Champion!

"League personnel?!" The young man's face turned pale upon hearing her words.

Someone in their group recognized her as well.

"It's Champion Diantha!"

Upon realizing Diantha's identity, the young man panicked and shouted to his companions, "Retreat! Fall back!"

Diantha snorted coldly. "Hmph~ Trying to escape? Gardevoir!"

"Gardevoir~!"

Gardevoir responded, and an immense psychic force enveloped the entire abandoned warehouse.

Just as they were about to run, the criminals realized that an invisible force was blocking their way. They couldn't escape.

Seeing this, the young man ordered his Toxicroak, "Toxicroak, use Poison Jab!"

"Toxicroak~!"

Both Toxicroak responded, their right hands glowing purple as they struck at the invisible barrier with full force.

Unfortunately, with their strength, they couldn't break through Gardevoir's psychic blockade.

Seeing this, the young man shouted at his companions, "What are you standing there for? Attack together!"

Upon hearing him, his companions ordered their Pokémon to launch attacks on the barrier.

At that moment, a flash of light appeared next to Diantha, and another Pokémon emerged.

It was a dragon-like Pokémon, standing about two meters tall. Its skin was light purple, with a darker purple belly, and its two long feelers on its head looked powerful and strong.

It was Goodra, the pseudo-legendary Pokémon of the Kalos region. Known for its gentle nature, but when angered, it could unleash formidable power. Its feelers were strong weapons.

"Goodra, use Aqua Tail!"

Following Diantha's command, a surge of water enveloped Goodra's thick tail, forming an even more powerful tail, which Goodra swung fiercely at the Toxicroak.

One of the Toxicroak was hit directly in the waist, letting out a miserable cry as it flew backward, crashing into the fake fossil and passing out instantly.

Seeing his Pokémon defeated so easily, the young man's face turned grim.

Suddenly, he noticed Angie not far away and immediately smirked maliciously, ordering, "Toxicroak, grab that kid for me."

"Toxicroak~"

Toxicroak moved swiftly. Upon hearing the command, it leaped forward, reaching out to grab Angie.

Seeing this, Diantha's face changed, and just as she was about to command Goodra to intervene, she saw a Pokémon she had never seen before extend its hands, forming a Shadow Ball that struck Toxicroak.

Toxicroak cried out in pain as it was sent flying.

Before it could hit the ground, Diantha saw Munchlax flash and disappear from its original position. When it reappeared, it was already next to Toxicroak.

"Munchlax~"

You dare hurt my master? Unforgivable!

Munchlax's fists crackled with electricity as it punched Toxicroak in the stomach, sending it following its partner's fate.

Seeing this, Diantha breathed a sigh of relief.

Angie then shouted to Munchlax, "Munchlax, help Miss Diantha!"

"Munchlax~"

Munchlax clenched its fists and nodded firmly to Angie before charging into the battle. The minions' Pokémon were no match for it—one punch per opponent.

Despite not yet evolving, Munchlax's level was solidly above 60.

The Exp. Charm still provided great assistance before level 70.

With Munchlax and Diantha's Goodra working together, the scammer group's Pokémon were soon all defeated.

However, at that moment, the young man suddenly burst into laughter. He pulled out a remote control from somewhere and said.

"I didn't want to resort to this, but since you're pushing me, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

He pressed the button, and black electricity surged across the cage holding Amaura and Tyrunt. The two Pokémon shrieked in pain.

Diantha quickly commanded Goodra to destroy the cage, but the young man stopped her.

"Don't get any closer to the cage, or else!"

He pressed the button again, causing Amaura and Tyrunt to wail even louder.

"Goodra, stop!" Diantha had no choice but to hold back.

Goodra paused, glancing between the trapped Pokémon and its Trainer, looking confused and unsure what to do.

"Good, very good! Hahaha~~~" The young man laughed triumphantly.

"What do you want?" Diantha's face turned cold. "I advise you not to act recklessly."

The young man sneered, "As long as the champion lady lets us go, everything will be fine."

However, he didn't realize that while he was negotiating with Diantha, a dark figure was silently appearing behind him and climbing onto his back.

Just as he finished speaking, Darkrai was already perched on his back, breathing cold air into his ear.

What's happening? The young man shuddered. Why did it suddenly get so cold?

Suddenly, an eerie voice echoed in his ears.

"Hehehe~~~"

Before he could react, the remote control vanished from his hands.

The young man collapsed to the ground in terror.

Diantha looked in astonishment as Darkrai floated toward Angie, holding the remote control, and muttered to herself.

"Darkrai... the Legendary Trainer!"

Although she didn't recognize the puppet-like Pokémon, she definitely knew Darkrai.

"Nice work!" Angie said as he took the remote from Darkrai.

The fraud gang was defeated, and Gardevoir no longer needed to create a barrier around the warehouse. Instead, it used its psychic power to control the ropes, tying up the young man and his gang.

Meanwhile, Angie and Darkrai had already rescued the Amaura and Tyrunt from their cages.

At this moment, both Pokémon were unconscious.

Seeing Angie tending to Amaura and Tyrunt's injuries, Diantha took the opportunity to call Officer Jenny.

After finishing the call, she walked up to Angie and said, "Thanks a lot this time. If it weren't for your Darkrai's timely intervention, Amaura and Tyrunt wouldn't have been rescued so easily."

Angie shook his head and replied, "Fighting crime is everyone's responsibility."

Diantha smiled and said, "You're right."

Soon, Amaura and Tyrunt's injuries were treated. Angie stood up and asked Diantha, "Miss Diantha, did you come here specifically to catch these guys?"

Diantha shook her head. "Not really, it was just a coincidence."

Diantha had come to Ambrette Town for the filming of her new movie.

However, after arriving, she heard from Officer Jenny that recently, a fraud gang had been using fake fossils to deceive people.

Since they had Amaura and Tyrunt with them, many people believed their scam and bought the so-called "fossils" at high prices.

In reality, those stones were just worthless scraps they had picked up from the Glittering Cave.

After hearing about this from Officer Jenny, Diantha kept it in mind.

Today, while she was taking a walk with Gardevoir, she happened to witness the young man trying to lure Angie in. She immediately suspected the fraud gang and took the initiative to engage.

Unexpectedly, her suspicion turned out to be correct.

After hearing Diantha's explanation, Angie suddenly understood. "So that's what happened."

"By the way, I still don't know your name," Diantha suddenly said.

Diantha was curious about Angie. A legendary trainer, yet she had never heard of him before.

"My name is Angie," he introduced himself.

Then he began introducing his Pokémon: "This is my apprentice, Munchlax; my partner, Magearna, and..."

When he got to Darkrai, Angie hesitated.

Darkrai perked up its ears, eagerly waiting to hear how Angie would introduce it. However, Angie simply said, "Uh... just a Darkrai."

Darkrai: ...

Diantha couldn't help but think, Why does it feel like Darkrai is being neglected?

And... so that mechanical doll Pokémon is called Magearna.

As they waited for Officer Jenny to arrive, Tyrunt and Amaura gradually regained consciousness.

Having suffered at the hands of humans, both Pokémon were very frightened when they saw Angie and Diantha.

Noticing this, Angie comforted them, "Don't be afraid. We're not bad people. Look, the bad guys have been caught, and no one will hurt you anymore."

He pointed to the fraudsters tied up nearby.

Seeing their tormentors captured, the Pokémon's emotions gradually settled.

Angie then asked, "Are you hungry?"

Although the two Pokémon didn't respond, their rumbling stomachs said it all.

Smiling, Angie took food from his backpack and placed it in front of them.

He had brought small sweet-smelling buns that Magearna had prepared earlier. The delightful aroma drifted into the Pokémon's noses.

Soon, they couldn't resist the tempting scent and started eating voraciously.

Seeing them gobble up the food, Angie quickly said, "No need to rush. Eat slowly, there's plenty."

He then took out a bowl and poured fresh water into it.

After eating and drinking their fill, the Pokémon's gaze toward Angie softened.

Diantha smiled and said, "Angie, you seem really good at taking care of Pokémon."

Angie replied, "I have a lot of Pokémon at home, so I've gotten used to it over time."

Diantha nodded. "I see."

Angie then asked, "Miss Diantha, what will happen to Amaura and Tyrunt now?"

"Well..." Diantha furrowed her brows in thought before suddenly coming up with an idea. "How about we each take care of one?"

"Huh?" Angie was surprised by her suggestion.

"What? Is it not possible? Or is it inconvenient for you?" Diantha asked.

"It's possible, but aren't they evidence? Is it okay to do this?" Angie asked hesitantly.

Diantha waved her hand dismissively. "Don't worry. Even if I take them, the League still has to find a way to settle them. I'm just helping out a little in advance. I have some small privileges, you know."

"Alright then," Angie agreed, since the Champion herself had spoken.

Diantha thought for a moment and said, "Let's let the Pokémon decide who they want to follow."

Angie nodded and turned to the two Pokémon to ask.

"Who do you two want to go with? Don't worry, no matter who you choose, you'll be well taken care of."

"That's right." Diantha nodded and then took out two Poké Balls. With two flashes of red light, a Tyrantrum and an Aurorus appeared before them.

"Look, these are your evolved forms. See how well they are cared for."

"Tyrantrum~"

"Aurorus~"

Tyrantrum and Aurorus greeted the Tyrunt and Amaura warmly.

Seeing their evolved forms, Tyrunt and Amaura couldn't help but look at them with admiration in their eyes.

In the end, Amaura chose Diantha, while Tyrunt chose Angie.

"Poké Ball, go!"

Diantha threw a Poké Ball at Amaura, and with a flash of red light, Amaura was captured.

After a brief shake, the Poké Ball settled down, signifying a successful capture.

Angie also took out a Poké Ball and said to Tyrunt, "Tyrunt, from now on, let's take care of each other!"

"Tyrunt~"

Tyrunt bumped its head against the Poké Ball, turning into red light and being absorbed inside.

Tyrunt, GET DA☆ZE!

Angie clenched the Poké Ball, feeling a surge of excitement. No matter when, no matter whether one is a Trainer or not, the moment of capturing a Pokémon is always thrilling.

"Let's see who can raise Amaura and Tyrunt better in the future." Diantha extended her hand while holding her Poké Ball forward.

Although she was the League Champion, Angie was a Legendary Trainer!

At this moment, Diantha placed Angie on the same level as herself.

Angie smiled helplessly and said, "Isn't that unfair to me? Tyrunt is at a type disadvantage against Amaura."

After chatting for a while, Officer Jenny arrived with her team and sincerely expressed her gratitude to Angie and Diantha.

Once Officer Jenny left, Angie and Diantha also prepared to part ways.

At that moment, Angie suddenly asked, "Miss Diantha, can we take a photo together?"

Diantha was momentarily stunned and then asked in surprise, "Angie... are you my fan?"

Upon hearing this, Angie immediately shook his head. "No, it's just that I have a Pokémon at home who really likes you. I'm taking the photo for it."

"Oh, I see..." Diantha seemed a little disappointed by Angie's response.

"No problem." Diantha readily agreed.

After taking the photo, they exchanged contact information and parted ways.

After saying goodbye to Diantha, Angie took Munchlax and Magearna to the Pokémon Center and booked a room.

Once inside the room, Angie released Tyrunt from its Poké Ball.

The moment it came out, Tyrunt started biting everything around, and Angie quickly stopped it.

"Tyrunt, no! If you break things, we'll have to pay for them."

Tyrunt looked at Angie with a pitiful expression.

Seeing its face, Angie thought to himself: Could its Ability be Strong Jaw?

With that in mind, Angie activated the Eye of Observation skill.

...

[ Tyrunt ]

Type: Rock, Dragon

Ability: Strong Jaw

Gender: Male

Level: 12

Moves: Tackle, Tail Whip, Roar, Ancient Power, Charm

...

[ Individual Value (IVs) ]

HP: 30

Attack: 28

Defense: 24

Special Attack: 26

Special Defense: 31

Speed: 19

...

As expected, its Ability was Strong Jaw, and Angie understood.

Strong Jaw, just like Iron Fist for Timburr, enhances specific move types.

Iron Fist increases the power of punching moves by 20%, while Strong Jaw increases the power of biting moves by 50%.

Unfortunately, Tyrunt hadn't learned any biting moves yet.

Seeing Tyrunt's pitiful look, Angie sighed and said, "Wait here."

He got up and headed toward the door, reminding Munchlax and Magearna before leaving.

"You two watch over it; I'll be right back."

"Munchlax~"

"Magearna~"

Munchlax and Magearna nodded.

Once Angie left, Tyrunt rolled around on the floor like a little puppy.

Whenever it tried to bite something, Munchlax and Magearna would stop it.

Soon, Angie returned, holding a large metal basin filled with beef bones.

He had used the Pokémon Center's kitchen to prepare the beef bones for Tyrunt.

Since they didn't need to be too soft, he finished quickly.

"Here, chew on this!"

Angie placed the basin beside Tyrunt.

"Tyrunt~"

Tyrunt cheered happily and immediately started gnawing on the bones with enthusiasm.

Soon, it had stripped all the meat off the bones, leaving nothing behind, but it still eagerly chewed on the bones themselves.

Tyrunt truly lived up to its name! Angie shook his head with a wry smile.

While Tyrunt was chewing on the bones, Angie sent the photo he took with Diantha to Diancie.