Pokémon: Starting From Zero as a Legendary Pokémon Chapter 67 67: Beat Him First, Talk Later

"Hmm…"

Sora glanced around, making sure no extra Pokémon were nearby. Only then did he speak in a low voice:

"The field's basically cleared."

"Héyuè, Ponpon, Vee."

Calling out the three Pokémon, Sora's gaze turned cold.

"Take him down."

"You—!"

Volcanion's expression changed drastically. He imdiately prepared to retaliate.

"Despicable human!"

But Ursaluna was faster.

Even before Sora finished speaking, Ursaluna had already begun gathering the power of Blood Moon within his body.

The mont the command was given—

A crimson torrent flooded Volcanion's vision.

BOOM!!!

"You—!"

Volcanion released massive amounts of steam from his vents, trying to block the sudden ultimate attack.

And as expected of the strongest being on the Nebel Plateau—

Even under such abrupt pressure, he actually managed to withstand the overwhelming blood-red energy, even freeing the cannons on his back to counterattack.

"Vini~"

Seeing this, Victini darted behind Ursaluna and placed her small hands on him.

"ROAR!!"

In the next instant—

The already overwhelming crimson beam swelled several tis over.

"What?!"

Volcanion was engulfed completely by the Blood Moon, crying out as his body was blasted backward.

But it wasn't over yet.

The surging energy continued pushing his fallen body across the ground—

Until he slamd violently into the far edge of the crater, where the attack finally dissipated.

"Ponii-ao!"

On the other side—

Empowered by Victini's infinite energy, Ogerpon's Thorned Club expanded wildly, growing into a colossal pillar over ten ters long.

Then—

Before the stunned eyes of countless Pokémon and Kimia—

Ogerpon leapt into the air.

"Ponii~ Ponii~ AOOO!!!"

She twisted midair, the massive club spinning like a spiraling drill.

"Ugh—"

Volcanion had just barely climbed out of the rubble—

When he looked up—

And saw a green full moon descending upon him.

No chance to counter.

The gigantic Thorned Club, infused with Victini's boundless energy, ca crashing down.

The earth trembled.

The already devastating crater collapsed even further.

Cliffs shattered.

Spiderweb-like cracks spread across the terrain.

Even the distant lake and slopes were shaken apart by the impact.

As for Volcanion—

First Ursaluna's overpowered Blood Moon—

Then Ogerpon's ultimate strike—

If he could still stand after that, Sora would genuinely applaud him.

After all—

This wasn't just Ursaluna and Ogerpon.

It was a combined assault of Victini, Ogerpon, and Ursaluna.

"Héyuè!"

Now Sora was actually worried Volcanion might be buried alive.

With no other choice, he sent Ursaluna to dig him out from beneath the rubble.

anwhile, Sora returned to Kimia with Ogerpon and Victini.

"Mr. Sora, are you… alright?"

Kimia looked completely overwheld.

Honestly, who wouldn't be?

She had thought Volcanion's earlier crater-making attack was already absurd.

But Sora's side was even more outrageous.

That last strike alone—

Had shattered everything within a 400–500 ter radius.

At this point, if soone told her Ogerpon could destroy a mountain in one hit—

She'd believe it.

This was ridiculous.

Was this even still Pokémon battling?

You're literally reshaping the landscape!

"I'm fine."

Seeing Ursaluna successfully pull Volcanion out, Sora finally relaxed a bit.

Then he explained:

"For soone like him, talking nicely doesn't work."

Was he referring to Volcanion?

"So… you had to fight first?"

"Yeah."

Sora answered bluntly:

"With so people, you have to beat them first—make them recognize your strength—before they're willing to sit down and talk."

"…Uh…"

Kimia hesitated.

But honestly—

That made sense.

Volcanion had a terrible temper.

More importantly—

He had nearly killed them the mont he appeared.

Against a Pokémon like that, if a trainer lacked strength, enduring it might be the only option.

But Sora?

Did he need to endure?

Not at all.

Just hit him first.

Beat Volcanion to the brink—

Then explain things properly.

After all—

If Sora were truly evil, then a defeated Volcanion would have no power to resist anyway.

"…But three against one feels a bit…"

"…Unfair?"

Sora glanced at her.

Kimia gave an awkward smile.

Well—

She was still a traditional trainer.

One-on-one. Rules. Fair play.

Unlike Sora—

Who just jumped people without hesitation.

Yes, Volcanion was strong.

But—

What if I send out Ogerpon, Victini, and Ursaluna together?

What are you going to do then?

If Volcanion were awake, he'd definitely be cursing Sora for being shaless.

But—

Who cares?

These Pokémon were Sora's partners.

Why wouldn't he use them?

Of course, Kimia wasn't blaming him.

She could tell right from wrong.

Volcanion attacked first.

Everything Sora did was self-defense.

"What will you do with him now?"

She looked at the unconscious Volcanion.

"Capture him directly?"

"No."

Sora shook his head.

"I don't force Pokémon."

"Oh?"

"So… you won't capture him?"

"I will."

Sora said:

"But before that, I need to have a proper talk with him."

"…A talk…"

Looking at Volcanion's battered condition, Kimia couldn't help twitching slightly.

"Vee, give him so energy."

"Vini!"

Victini happily ran over, rubbing her tiny hands together—

Then slapped Volcanion on the forehead.

Don't misunderstand—

She wasn't attacking him.

She was transferring energy.

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