Chapter 139: Chapter 139: Yellow Rice Cake Dipped in Cold Water, Only Those Who Use It Know
The moment Dragonair leapt out of the water, its pink tail instantly turned into a rich purple.
Dragon-type energy attached to Dragonair's tail, extending out a giant dragon-shaped phantom, fiercely striking toward Snorlax and Archeops descending from the sky.
Seeing that enormous dragon tail, the smile on the poacher's face instantly disappeared.
'This is the rookie trainer the old man mentioned?'
'To hell with rookie. What kind of rookie can use such a powerful skill?'
"Snorlax, Archeops, hurry and come back!", After cursing a few times in his heart, the poacher hurriedly pressed the Poké Balls, intending to recall his two Pokémon and flee with the balls as fast as possible.
"After showing off you want to run?", Axel held Gardevoir's palm, and with their minds connected, Gardevoir immediately understood Axel's intention.
A strong wave of psychic power enveloped the poacher, causing the white light from the Poké Balls in his hand to fall into empty air.
At the same time, Dragonair's Dragon Tail attack also landed on Snorlax and Archeops.
BOOM!
With a loud bang, Snorlax's body flew out like a ball.
It bounced a few times by the shore, finally landing beside the poacher, where Gardevoir easily lifted it with psychic power.
Archeops, being lighter, slammed into the water like a cannonball.
When it reappeared, there was already a Goldeen in its beak.
"Damn, don't swallow it, bro, hurry and take me and run!", The poacher speechlessly closed his eyes. This Pokémon was smart in every way, except when it came to brains.
If it were during normal times, doing this wouldn't be a problem, might even be considered the correct tactic.
After all, the Archeops species had the ability to briefly capture Pokémon and make them fight for themselves.
But, at this point, still thinking about catching a Pokémon to attack?
'Can't you look at what we're facing, bro?'
'A single Dragon Tail move kicked Snorlax like a ball, are these kinds of Pokémon ones we can handle?'
"Archeops, spit the Goldeen at them and take me away quickly."
Archeops blinked in confusion, spit out the Goldeen, and stumbled toward Snorlax and its own trainer.
Awooo~
With one bite, Snorlax's and the poacher's heads were caught in Archeops's beak.
"You **** Archeops, you ****!"
"Dragonair, use Extreme Speed, then use Dragon Tail once more."
With a command from Axel, Dragonair leapt into the air, a huge pink afterimage streaking across, fiercely slamming the Snorlax trio into the sky.
Right after, a nearly solid energy Dragon Tail crashed down, slamming all three of them hard into the water near Axel and his group.
Once Snorlax and the others floated up, Axel smiled while looking at the poacher.
"What made you think of attacking me?"
"It's all a misunderstanding," The poacher looked in terror at the nearby Dragonair and hurriedly explained, "I don't have any grudge with you, boss, I just heard there were fewer criminals in Aurient, so I figured this was a blue ocean and planned to make a few quick hits."
"We have strong professional ethics. We never hurt people, only catch Pokémon."
'This is what you call professional ethics?'
Hearing the poacher's words, Axel nearly couldn't resist kicking him.
But thinking about the punishment he would receive soon, Axel wasn't so angry anymore.
In Aurient, whether it's stealing someone else's Pokémon or trafficking wild Pokémon, it's a capital crime.
'You really think Aurient has no bad people?'
'They've just been all killed by the Alliance.'
"Since you have professional ethics, then I won't bully you either. Let me show you what Aurient people's professional ethics are like," After saying that, under the poacher's surprised gaze, Axel dragged him to the shore.
"Brothers, come check this out! There's a poacher here, and all the Pokémon hanging on the tree were caught by him!"
Upon hearing Axel's words, the surrounding strolling crowd all gathered.
An old man selling cakes came over excitedly, "Young man, have you called Officer Jenny yet?"
"Not yet."
"Good! I just happen to have brought yellow rice cakes and Fire-type Pokémon with me. Wait a bit before calling her, let me cook a meal for this poacher, okay?"
"Okay," Axel agreed immediately.
Yellow rice cakes dipped in cold water are a common method in Aurient for dealing with poachers. It's said to have originated in the Northeast region and later spread nationwide due to its excellent effectiveness.
Because of the water, the food doesn't feel hot when eaten. In fact, it tastes quite good.
But once some time passes, the eater begins to vomit and bleed.
Usually, poachers who eat this kind of food can at most last until they reach Officer Jenny. They'll be dead before they even get to the hospital.
But the poacher obviously didn't know how terrifying this food was.
Hearing the conversation between Axel and the old man, he blinked hard, somewhat incredulous.
"Old man, you're saying I caught Pokémon and you're still going to cook for me?"
"Of course. We're a nation of etiquette."
The poacher instantly got excited, 'Aurient is indeed a blue ocean for criminals.'
He'd traveled through so many regions, but it was the first time he'd encountered such leniency toward poachers.
He had to call his second brother over and let him know just how wise big bro's decision was.
"Old man, wait a moment. I'll call a brother over to eat together."
The old man's eyes lit up, "That's perfect. I'll get you two little stools."
Soon, the trainer with the Bellsprout from earlier appeared in Axel's view.
"Big bro, you got caught?"
"Nope," The poacher casually patted the ground, "Sit here. People in Aurient are so warmhearted."
"We're poaching here and they're treating us to cake."
"Really?"
"Really!"
Dragonair looked at Axel in confusion and let out a soft "woo woo" cry.
'You mean the poachers we worked so hard to catch aren't getting beaten up, but being warmly treated instead?'
Axel patted the little guy's head, "Don't worry, these two won't get away."
"Let's go first, otherwise I'm afraid you'll feel sick later."
"Yo, you've brought such a cute Pokémon," The old cake-seller reacted.
"Then yes, you'd better go. Otherwise, what happens next might traumatize the kid."
"Young man, leave your card number. I'll give it directly to Officer Jenny later."
"Sure," Axel left his card number and ID info, then quickly walked to the Ursaring hanging on the tree.
It was clear this little guy had been beaten up by the poacher's Pokémon.
Helplessly curled up in the hunting net, the gaps in its fur were full of fresh blood.
When he saw Axel coming, the Ursaring immediately let out squeaky cries for help, afraid he'd be left behind and recaptured by the poachers.
"Don't be afraid. Those two poachers aren't going to live," Axel patted the Ursaring's head and used psychic power to soothe its emotions.
Once the Ursaring had calmed down a bit, Axel opened the hunting net and sprayed some healing spray on its body.
"RAWRR~"
The Ursaring moved its body and found that its injuries were completely gone. It quickly bowed to Axel.
Its small eyes stared at Axel excitedly, biting down on his pant leg, trying to drag him into the small grove.
Axel quickly took half a step back, looking at Ursaring with caution, "What are you doing?"
Seeing Axel's nervous expression, Gardevoir giggled softly beside him.
'Has he been traumatized by rich women?'
["Master... he... wants to thank you…"]
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