Chapter 493 - Mega Stone

The greed in his eyes could not be concealed. Aoki resisted the urge to act immediately, waiting for the Mega Stone.

He needed to confirm the strength of the leader of the Kabutops before considering whether to take action.

Even though he desperately wanted it, reason always held the clearest place in his mind.

Slowking glanced at Aoki strangely.

It was the first time he had seen his trainer display such an expression.

He had never felt such intense emotion from Aoki before.

Even when he found Larvitar's Pokémon egg and hatched it, Aoki had never seemed so focused.

Following Aoki's line of sight, Slowking saw the strange stone on the head of the Kabutops.

"Is it this stone?" Slowking thought to himself.

After evolving into Slowking, the Pokémon, which had already been quite intelligent, now possessed an intellect comparable to that of an ordinary human.

Kabutops (Light Cyan)

Gender: Male

Level: 59

Types: Rock, Water

Ability: Roaming Free

Held Item: None

Moves: Bubble Beam, Aurora Beam, Strange Light, Rampage

Basic Moves: Split, Sneak Attack, Feint, Grab, Harden, Absorb, Stare, Mud Shot, Sand Splash, Hold On, Water Gun, Super Absorb, Metal Sound, Primal Force

TM Moves: Water Break, Invisible Rock, Earth Power, Water Tail, Water Wave

Skill Learner: None

"Level 59 Kabutops!" Aoki finally processed the data of the Kabutops, surprised.

A level 59 Kabutops is a genuine quasi-champion-level Pokémon.

Not a simple-minded Pokémon like Mismagius.

Looking at the appearance of the Kabutops, it was clear that its strength was far from weak.

It was no mere display.

But it also had the Mega Stone that Aoki desperately wanted.

However, looking at the Kabutops leader who was approaching with a fierce look, it was clear that he wasn't here for a friendly conversation.

"Oh~"

In frustration, Aoki sighed and gave up on his obsession for the moment.

There were many Mega Stones out there, but only one life. It was unwise to battle the Kabutops here.

Aoki sighed again.

Fortunately, the Kabutops clan had lived here for years and was unlikely to move. He would have another chance in the future when his strength grew.

Perhaps Aoki wouldn't need to reach the level of an Elite; as long as he could command Mismagius to fight, he should be able to take the Mega Stone.

Suddenly, a thought crossed Aoki's mind. "Maybe with Mismagius' current hidden ability, she might be able to steal the Mega Stone."

Mismagius had been hiding in Aoki's shadow, and so far, only Professor Oak's Dragonite had detected her presence.

Even the two Elite-level Pokémon from his teacher Matsuda hadn't discovered Mismagius.

If the Elite-level Kabutops couldn't detect Mismagius either, she might just be able to pull this off.

Since Mismagius had been wearing the Soothing Bell, her bond with Aoki had deepened rapidly. Coupled with their frequent interactions during feeding, Mismagius had become very reliant on Aoki.

It was not impossible for her to help with something.

"Mismagius!" Aoki called out in a low voice.

"Huh?" A small head with a hat appeared in his shadow, and two red eyes looked up at Aoki.

A silver-white bell on her chest didn't make a sound, but it felt like it could.

Aoki beckoned, and Mismagius floated over happily, squinting her eyes in delight.

"Mismagius, do you see the big guy over there?" Aoki asked softly after calming her down.

Mismagius looked in the direction Aoki pointed and saw the leader of the Kabutops approaching fiercely.

She looked scared, sensing the aura of the Kabutops leader.

Although both were Elite-level Pokémon, Mismagius had not seen much of the world yet.

"It's okay, Mismagius, don't be afraid. That big guy can't beat you!" Aoki reassured her, then continued, "I want that strange stone on his head. Can you get it for me?"

Hearing Aoki's words, Mismagius looked at the colorful Mega Stone on the Kabutops leader's head, her eyes wide with surprise.

She glanced down at the Soothing Bell on her chest, then at the Mega Stone, seemingly comparing which one was more beautiful and suitable for her.

Before she could decide, Aoki spoke again, "Mismagius, if you bring me that stone, I'll make you a new snack and give you a bunch of shiny toys you love."

Aoki's voice was slightly hurried.

The Kabutops leader was getting closer, and with his strength, even if Slowking could teleport Aoki away instantly, they would need to consider whether they could avoid the leader's attack.

Sensing Aoki's anxiety, Mismagius rushed toward the Kabutops leader without hesitation.

With Mismagius' speed, she was about to reach him in an instant.

Although Mismagius couldn't fight head-to-head, her speed was unparalleled.

The leader of the Kabutops noticed Mismagius approaching quickly. Surprised by her speed, he didn't sense any aura from her, so he thought she was just an ordinary Pokémon.

He looked at her with disdain and waved one of his sickles casually at Mismagius.

But Mismagius, being a Ghost-type, didn't even flinch and ignored the attack entirely.

Ghost-type Pokémon are immune to normal physical attacks!

Mismagius' small purple hand stretched out, and she smiled with joy.

Though she didn't fully understand what Aoki wanted to do, Mismagius felt that since Aoki had given her so many treats and toys, she should return the favor.

With a happy expression, Mismagius lightly touched the Mega Stone on the leader's head.

The stone was a little stubborn at first, but Mismagius managed to take it off after a small effort.

Holding the Mega Stone, Mismagius floated above the group of Kabutops and happily shook the stone towards Aoki, signaling that she had succeeded.

Aoki smiled and quickly waved for Mismagius to return. At the same time, he used telepathy to contact Slowking. As soon as Mismagius was back, they would teleport immediately. If the Kabutops leader attacked, he'd use Protect to block it!