Chapter 10: Defeating the Big-Beak Bird
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The Big-Beak Bird, having just narrowly escaped, had a look of panic in its eyes. It wanted to dodge, but the side effects of the Destruction Death Ray prevented it from doing so.
Bang!!!
The combined flame vortex hit the Big-Beak Bird in mid-air. The incredible force sent the bird flying backwards. The power of the flame vortex could be used to trap opponents within a flame-formed vortex.
The flames enveloped the Big-Beak Bird, scorching it relentlessly. Although fire wasn’t very effective against the Big-Beak Bird, the combined power still inflicted considerable damage.
The force propelled the Big-Beak Bird backward, colliding with trees behind it. It crashed through several trees before finally stopping, the flames still engulfing its body, and landed heavily on the ground.
“Ah! This is…”
Two staff members carrying Serena arrived on the scene, witnessing the chaos and the Big-Beak Bird falling from the sky, engulfed in flames. Their faces were filled with astonishment.
Gaga!!!!
The defeated Big-Beak Bird cried out in pain, flapping its wings to extinguish the flames. Fear finally appeared in its eyes as it looked at Satoshi in terror. Then, enduring the pain, it spread its wings and took to the air.
It flew away without looking back, its body slightly shaking in mid-air, as if about to fall at any moment. It seemed to be seriously injured. With the leader defeated, the Pidgey flock also dared not cause any trouble anymore and, in a panic, flew away with the Big-Beak Bird.
“It... It actually defeated it.” The two staff members, upon seeing the Big-Beak Bird’s retreat, displayed expressions of disbelief.
Seeing the Big-Beak Bird leave, Satoshi let out a sigh of relief. As his mind relaxed, he could see that the glow connecting the two Houndoom disappeared.
“Ugh!! Huff! Huff!!” At that moment, a strong feeling of fatigue surged over him. He sat down on the ground, gasping for breath.
Woof woof!!
The two Houndoom, thankfully, were alright. Seeing Satoshi collapse, they both rushed over and licked his hands, seemingly concerned about his condition.
“I’m alright, don’t worry.” Satoshi smiled and patted the two Houndoom on the head, trying to muster his remaining strength.
“Satoshi!!”
At this moment, Serena, who was being carried by the staff members, jumped off their backs and ran towards Satoshi. In fact, she wasn’t seriously injured, just a few minor scratches.
The reason she couldn’t get up wasn’t because of the injury, but because of fear. Now, seeing Satoshi’s condition, she forgot about her own injuries.
The staff members were also stunned, wondering how this seemingly delicate girl could suddenly have such strength.
“Satoshi, are you alright??” Serena asked, concerned, as she arrived in front of Satoshi.
“I’m fine, don’t worry!” Satoshi looked up at Serena, who had a worried look on her face, and shook his head slightly, smiling.
“Is your injury healed?”
“Ah!! I... I... I think I’m alright. Satoshi, I... I didn’t mean to…” Seeing Satoshi’s teasing, Serena instantly realized.
She could have run, yet she let him carry her all the way. However, at that time, she only felt pain. Now, thinking back, she realized that she was too cowardly and afraid of pain, but she didn’t know how to explain it. She was afraid that Satoshi wouldn’t believe her.
She nervously clutched her skirt, lowered her head, not knowing what to do. She seemed so anxious that she was about to cry. Seeing this, Satoshi stopped teasing her.
“Haha! Just kidding.”
He had rested enough and, although still lacking energy, could at least move around. He slowly got to his feet, and Serena immediately stepped forward to support him.
A girl supporting a boy, with two small dogs sitting and wagging their tails at their feet. Looking at this scene, the two staff members couldn’t help but exclaim.
“Youth is so good!”
“Hi!!!!!!” At that moment, a voice came from behind them. They turned to see other staff members rushing towards them.
“We saw the Big-Beak Bird. Are you two alright??” The others had also noticed the large flock of Pidgey in the air, and they had seen the Big-Beak Bird. However, when they saw it, they felt a bit strange.
“We’re fine now. That kid defeated the Big-Beak Bird.” Upon seeing their comrades arrive, the two staff members also breathed a sigh of relief. Then, they glanced at Satoshi and Serena.
“Nani? You said that kid!!!” The newly arrived staff members were shocked upon hearing this.
“Yes! Using our Houndoom.”
They knew that even they, as adults, couldn’t guarantee a victory against the Big-Beak Bird using a Houndoom, yet this 7-year-old child had done it. Moreover, he commanded two Pokémon at once, which was something only top trainers could do.
“Heaven... Genius!!” The others, upon hearing the descriptions from their colleagues, could only use two words to express their shock.
In their eyes, Satoshi was already a genius young man who could become a top trainer.
“Alright, let’s go back quickly! Dr. Okido must be very worried.”
The staff members, along with Satoshi and Serena, returned to the camp. They had already contacted Dr. Okido beforehand and, learning that Satoshi and Serena were safe, Dr. Okido finally felt relieved.
“Look, they’re back!!” The children at the camp were instantly excited upon seeing Satoshi, Serena, and the staff members return.
The camp was set up, with tents already in place. When he saw Satoshi, Shigeru also immediately stood up, his face revealing relief. However, when he saw Satoshi walk in, he returned to his usual appearance.
“You really know how to cause trouble. You’re always shouting about being a trainer, yet you’re scared off by a flock of Pidgey. Satoshi, you’re really pathetic!” Although concerned inside, he still spoke in his usual arrogant manner.
“Yeah, yeah~~~” Satoshi placed his hands behind his head, acting nonchalant. He immediately shut Shigeru up before he could say anything else.
Shigeru didn’t continue, as he wasn’t really trying to belittle Satoshi. He was still worried, and he was actually happier than anyone else to see that Satoshi was alright.
At this moment, Dr. Okido walked over, and Satoshi also looked towards him.