Chapter 103: One Rises, One Falls

Chapter 103: Ebb and Flow

Officer Jenny had met up with Grandpa Fu, and the two of them summarized the recent terrorist attack.

"This attack was organized and planned!" Officer Jenny said. Otherwise, their Police Station and Fire Department personnel wouldn't have been simultaneously tied up.

Moreover, the situation with the Houndoom and Houndour that blocked them was almost identical to the Coalossal and Steelix that caused the disaster. The only difference was that the Houndoom and Houndour still had a bit of consciousness, while the Coalossal and Steelix had completely become puppets of their desires.

"And that Excadrill from last time..." Grandpa Fu said, frowning.

"I know, it should be the same group," Officer Jenny said with a serious expression. "It seems we have rats hiding in the sewers of Biyi City!"

"Officer Jenny, you'll have to put a lot of effort into this matter. If there's anything this old man can help with, just say the word," Grandpa Fu said.

Officer Jenny nodded. "Thank you very much. I'm always causing you trouble."

Grandpa Fu waved his hand, indicating it was nothing, and said, "Officer Jenny, you continue with your work. This old man will be on his way."

"Please take care," Officer Jenny watched Grandpa Fu leave.

After parting ways with Officer Jenny, Grandpa Fu had Tropius carry Hatterene to find Bai Feng.

Bai Feng was currently rescuing a little girl trapped in a large fire. He saw him strain with all his might, barely managing to use Psychic to bring the little girl out from the center of the blaze.

His Psychic energy was severely depleted, and Bai Feng's face turned pale.

The Fire Department Captain quickly told Bai Feng to rest. Although they were short-handed, they couldn't work people to the bone like Mudsdale.

Bai Feng had only rested for a few seconds when he saw Tropius carrying Hatterene land beside him.

"Tropius, thank you," Bai Feng sincerely thanked it.

Tropius shook its head, indicating it was nothing.

Bai Feng gently lifted Hatterene from Tropius's back. He saw that she was pale, her eyes tightly closed, showing no sign of waking up.

"Hatterene? Hatterene?" Bai Feng called out several times, but Hatterene didn't respond.

Just then, the Espurr siblings crawled out from Bai Feng's embrace. They looked at Hatterene with teary eyes, trying to wake her up, but Hatterene remained motionless.

The Espurr siblings were extremely sad. Hatterene was almost like a mother to them.

At this moment, Nurse Joy happened to pass by. Bai Feng quickly called out to her.

"Nurse Joy, could you please help me check on Hatterene's condition?"

Hearing this, Nurse Joy walked over and examined Hatterene. She didn't find any external injuries on her, so she asked, "Could you tell me how she fell unconscious?"

Bai Feng nodded and told Nurse Joy about Hatterene's situation.

"You mean Hatterene couldn't use moves before?" Nurse Joy asked in surprise.

"That's right," Bai Feng nodded.

"Could you tell me the reason why Hatterene couldn't use moves?" Nurse Joy asked again.

Bai Feng nodded upon hearing this. Although it involved Hatterene's privacy, in order to treat her, Bai Feng couldn't worry about that anymore.

After listening to Bai Feng's account, Nurse Joy fell into deep thought. After a long while, she finally spoke, "I have a theory."

Bai Feng quickly asked, "What is it? Please tell me."

Nurse Joy said, "The Psychic energy of Psychic-type Pokémon is a very peculiar thing. Sometimes it is easily stimulated by outside forces, and it can potentially collapse or explode under external stimulation.

According to what you said, the reason Hatterene couldn't use moves was probably related to the stimulation she received back then.

However, don't think that just because Hatterene couldn't use moves, her Psychic energy stagnated. While that's true in most cases, there are special circumstances, and this Hatterene is very likely a special case.

Not only did her Psychic energy not stagnate, but it grew rapidly under constant suppression. The more Hatterene suppressed it, the more violently her Psychic energy would surge.

Otherwise, how could she have evolved from Hatenna into Hatterene back then? Insufficient strength makes evolution impossible.

I speculate that Hatterene might have wanted to forget that tragic memory from the past. However, everything that happened today stimulated her, causing those once-blurred memories to reappear in her mind. Therefore, the Psychic energy that Hatterene had desperately suppressed before began to erupt."

So that's how it was! Bai Feng suddenly understood upon hearing this.

"Hatterene's current state should be the result of excessive Psychic energy usage," Nurse Joy continued. "However, ultimately, this is just my theory. I don't have instruments on hand right now, and the Pokémon Center was damaged, so I can't perform a more accurate test on Hatterene."

Bai Feng said gratefully, "Thank you, Nurse Joy."

Nurse Joy waved her hand, indicating it was nothing, and said, "If Hatterene still doesn't wake up after some time, bring her back to me."

Bai Feng nodded upon hearing this.

After parting ways with Bai Feng and the others, Nurse Joy returned to the intense rescue work.

Bai Feng and the others were busy in the Urban Area until dark before returning to Fangxing Mountain.

This attack was too significant. The casualties and property loss were enormous. It could be said that the Pokémon League hadn't encountered such a situation in decades, and its nature was extremely severe.

This matter quickly made headlines across major news media outlets. Even the League Headquarters sent people to inquire about it and instructed Biyi City to thoroughly investigate the matter.

For a time, the Mayor of Biyi City, Officer Jenny, Grandpa Fu, and other relevant personnel were all overwhelmed.

With the matter causing such a large disturbance and resulting in such significant loss, both the Mayor of Biyi City and Grandpa Fu, the Gym Leader of Coupling Gym, would be held accountable by the Pokémon League.

Bai Feng hadn't left home since returning. Several days passed in the blink of an eye, but Hatterene still hadn't woken up from her coma.

Bai Feng still spent a lot of time each day helping her with rejuvenation, but it didn't seem to help Hatterene much.

After thinking about it, Bai Feng followed Nurse Joy's instructions and took her to the Pokémon Center.

Upon learning that Bai Feng was taking Hatterene to the Pokémon Center for examination, the Espurr siblings insisted on going along. They also wanted to know Hatterene's condition at all times.

Bai Feng reluctantly agreed.

Although only a few days had passed, the Pokémon Center had basically resumed operation. After all, it was relatively far from the incident site and suffered less disaster damage than other places.

When Nurse Joy saw Bai Feng arrive, she frowned and asked, "Hatterene still hasn't woken up?"

Bai Feng nodded and said, "Yes, she's been in a deep sleep these past few days and doesn't react to being called."

Nurse Joy quickly said, "Let me see her quickly. I'll give her a thorough, comprehensive examination."

Bai Feng nodded and handed her Hatterene's Poké Ball. "I'll trouble you."

Nurse Joy smiled and said, "It's my responsibility. Please wait a moment." With that, she took Hatterene into the Treatment Room.

About half an hour later, Nurse Joy came out of the Treatment Room, her expression serious.

"How is it, Nurse Joy?" Bai Feng quickly asked.

The Espurr siblings, who had come with Bai Feng, also looked at Nurse Joy with expectation.

Nurse Joy organized her thoughts and said, "My previous theory was correct."

Bai Feng asked in confusion, "But if it was just excessive Psychic energy depletion, Hatterene should have woken up long ago!"

Nurse Joy said with distress, "But the problem is, Hatterene's issues aren't just that!"

Bai Feng was stunned upon hearing this. "There are other problems?"

Nurse Joy nodded. "You should know that Hatterene is not only a Psychic-type Pokémon but also has the Fairy type."

"So?" Bai Feng asked, puzzled.

"Hatterene's Psychic type was greatly enhanced due to the surge in Psychic energy, but her Fairy type has remained unchanged, and is even gradually weakening.

Unlike the Psychic type, which is affected by Psychic energy, under long-term suppression, it hasn't gained even a little enhancement. Instead, it's been constantly weakening.

One was greatly enhanced, while the other was slowly weakening. The final result is that the energy inside Hatterene's body is imbalanced.

It's fortunate that this problem suddenly erupted now. If it hadn't been discovered, Hatterene would have been driven mad by the constantly surging Psychic energy sooner or later. By then, it would have been too late to save her."

"Then how can this problem be solved?" Bai Feng pressed.

Nurse Joy shook her head. "I haven't figured out this problem yet. I need to ask my grandmother. She might know a solution, as this is the first time I've encountered such a problem. Come back and see me tomorrow, and I'll give you a reply."

"But what if something happens to Hatterene in the meantime?" Bai Feng worried.

Nurse Joy comforted him, "You can rest assured about that. Although I don't have a complete solution, I do have a way to temporarily alleviate this symptom."

Saying this, she beckoned Chansey over. Chansey slowly pushed a small cart over, and on the cart was a medical kit.

Nurse Joy opened the medical kit. Inside, neatly arranged, were six pink potions. They were dreamlike and uniquely beautiful.

"What are these?" Bai Feng asked in confusion.

"These are the potions used to alleviate Hatterene's insufficient Fairy-type power. Take them back and inject them into Hatterene's body. Two doses at a time. Inject two doses tonight, two tomorrow morning, and two tomorrow afternoon before you come see me. I guarantee Hatterene won't have any problems," Nurse Joy explained to Bai Feng.

"That's great," Bai Feng said.

"However, I must solemnly warn you, after injecting this potion, there's a high probability that Hatterene will wake up immediately. You must supervise her. Before the energy imbalance problem is cured, she absolutely must not use Psychic. Otherwise, if it causes a Psychic rampage, it will be a dead end!" Nurse Joy said to Bai Feng very seriously.

"It's that serious?" Bai Feng was startled. He asked fearfully, "Then wouldn't it be better for Hatterene to continue sleeping? Is there any medicine that can keep her asleep? If she accidentally uses Psychic, wouldn't that be the end?"

(⊙…⊙) Nurse Joy was speechless upon hearing this. "Well, you don't have to be *that* cautious. If you're careful, there won't be any problems."

Bai Feng said regretfully, "Alright then. Actually, I think it's safer for Hatterene to keep sleeping."

After learning the potion injection method from Nurse Joy, Bai Feng took the Espurr siblings and Hatterene back to Fangxing Mountain.

Before leaving, Bai Feng paid for the six potions, which almost stunned him. One cost one hundred thousand, so six cost six hundred thousand. Even gold isn't that expensive!

Nurse Joy even told him it was the cost price. How expensive must they usually sell for? Bai Feng couldn't even imagine.

Oh, the wicked pharmaceutical industry!

That night, Bai Feng injected the potion into Hatterene according to the method Nurse Joy taught him. Sure enough, not long after, Hatterene slowly opened her eyes.

She looked confused, but upon seeing the teary-eyed Espurr siblings lying by her bedside, she suddenly remembered what had happened before.

Her memory was still stuck on the moment the Espurr siblings were crushed.

Seeing that Hatterene showed signs of going berserk, Bai Feng quickly shouted, "Hatterene, Espurr and the others are fine! You just saw wrong back then! Look, they're right beside you!"

Don't think that just because Hatterene is a Pokémon with a sweet and lovely appearance, you can assume they all have naturally gentle natures. In fact, the opposite is true.

In the Galar Region, Hatterene has the title of "Forest Witch". They will fiercely attack creatures that carelessly trespass on their territory or show hostility towards them. With their Psychic-enhanced claws, they can easily tear apart their prey.

Therefore, Hatterene has another name – "Raging Goddess"!

Although this Hatterene's violent part of her nature had mostly disappeared because she had lived in the Human World for nearly ten years, this didn't mean she had no desire to attack.

Just look at her state when she took down Coalossal and Steelix, and you'll know she's definitely not to be trifled with. If her Psychic energy hadn't suddenly been depleted at that time, Bai Feng suspected those two Pokémon would have truly been killed by Hatterene on the spot.

Hearing Bai Feng's shout, Hatterene finally came back to her senses. She hugged the Espurr siblings tightly, and tears flowed down uncontrollably.

She almost thought she would never see these two children again!

The Espurr siblings also hugged Hatterene and cried softly.

After the three of them had vented their emotions, Bai Feng warned Hatterene, "Hatterene, you can now use Psychic, but..."

Bai Feng told Hatterene everything Nurse Joy had instructed him.

"You must remember, absolutely do not use Psychic energy, or you'll never see Espurr and the others again!"

The Espurr siblings were so scared they quickly hugged Hatterene tighter.

"Rim~ Rim~"

Hatterene gently comforted the timid Espurr siblings, while assuring Bai Feng that she would remember the instructions.

"Okay, then get some rest early," Bai Feng said before leaving Hatterene's room.

That night, the Espurr siblings slept soundly with Hatterene. During the days Hatterene was in a coma, the siblings hadn't had a good night's sleep!

(End of Chapter)