Gyarados Can Really Fly

Chapter 13 Gyarados Can Really Fly

"Congratulations on your successful evolution! From now on, you are Gyarados, and the most special Gyarados ever!" Xia Mu congratulated Gyarados.

"Roar~~"

Upon hearing Xia Mu's words, Gyarados narrowed its eyes in delight and roared in response.

Although it still looks very fierce, especially with its huge mouth and fangs.

However, Natsuki could sense that the red Gyarados hadn't changed much from before.

The anime depicts Gyarados undergoing a drastic personality change after evolution, and Natsuki has made certain preparations accordingly.

After staring at the red Gyarados for a long time, Xia Mu couldn't help but look at the envious Riolu beside him.

At this moment, Riolu must be thinking that it has been fighting for so many days and defeating so many opponents, but it still hasn't evolved.

Magikarp, on the other hand, completed its evolution in such a short time.

Of course, Riolu did not harbor any resentment because of this; on the contrary, it became even more determined to evolve.

Although Natsuki couldn't know what Riolu was thinking, Riolu's mood indicator showed an aggressive attitude, so he could probably guess what it was thinking.

Reaching out to stroke Riolu's head, Natsuki smiled slightly: "Don't worry, you'll evolve soon too. Unlike Magikarp, your evolution requires a close and intimate connection with me."

The intimacy level has exceeded the standard by 175 points. Xia Mu has spent the last half day putting a lot of thought into improving their relationship and has also roughly tested out a way to increase it more quickly.

We are now only 45 points away from 220 points.

Woof woof~

Riolu and Natsuki looked at each other and nodded seriously.

In its heart, Xia Mu's words were what it had to obey. It didn't know how to truly evolve, but it trusted Xia Mu.

It should be said that it originated from the system. In the beginning, there was only Xia Mu. If it had parents, it would know that it was part of a family and that it had to find the right opportunity to evolve.

"Roar~~"

The red Gyarados in the lake evolved and became even smarter; it also saw through Riolu's thoughts.

I don't know if it was comforting Riolu or saying something else.

In short, Riolu became even more determined after hearing what the red Gyarados said.

The two beasts established a very friendly relationship.

It's not just because they are all Natsuki's Pokémon, but also because Gyarados remembers Riolu's kindness. It was because of Riolu's help that it was able to grow stronger so quickly and complete its evolution.

The two beasts were talking, which Xia Mu couldn't understand, but he could still share in their joyful emotions.

It was at this moment that Xia Mu suddenly felt something was missing and frowned.

I was so focused on leveling up and evolving Magikarp that I forgot about Growlithe.

So much time has passed, and Growlithe hasn't come back.

Can't find your way back?

impossible!

His Growlithe is a Pokémon that can serve as the League's exclusive police dog, and his Growlithe has an exceptionally keen sense of smell.

Are you so engrossed in grinding levels that you've lost all sense of direction?

Or perhaps, they encountered a formidable enemy?

Most of the powerful Pokémon in the forest have been marked in Xia Mu, so Growlithe probably won't challenge them on its own...

Unless, of course, Growlithe is desperate to become stronger and believes it has enough power, so it goes to find someone.

"Probably not? Growlithe is brave, but not reckless." Natsuki worried. Without his guidance, even with type advantage, Growlithe would have a hard time winning against a stronger opponent.

Looking back in the direction we came from, we found some landmark trees and large rocks.

I remember where we parted ways.

Riolu and the red Gyarados simultaneously sensed the change in Natsuki's aura, and both beasts quieted down as well.

"Gyarados, you go back to your Poké Ball first. Riolu and I are going to look for Growlithe." Xia Mu said as she took out the red Gyarados's Poké Ball.

However, the red Gyarados clearly didn't want to go in. After shaking its head, it let out a roar and then leaped out of the water, hovering in the air.

Gyarados, can it fly?

That's right!

He forgot about that.

Gyarados can indeed fly, even if it's just at low altitudes.

Although there was no such scene in the anime, Xia Mu clearly remembered seeing a Gyarados flying in the sky when he played the Pokémon Arceus game, which almost made him question his existence.

It was then that he realized that Gyarados was not just able to hover and fly; it could actually fly. If it used the Rain Dance skill during flight, it would be a dragon that could summon wind and rain.

"You mean, you want me and Riolu to come up?" Natsuki asked, pointing to himself and Riolu.

The red Gyarados nodded and lowered its body.

Seeing this, Xia Mu's emotions were in turmoil.

After a few seconds of hesitation, he couldn't care less about anything else; finding Growlithe was the priority right now.

Once on the body of the red Gyarados, Natsuki experienced the feeling of flying while riding it.

Yeah, that was fucking awesome.

Unfortunately, now is not the time to enjoy it.

……

"Head in that direction, but don't force yourself if you can't fly for too long," Xia Mu instructed the red Gyarados.

"Roar~~"

The red Gyarados responded with a powerful roar, soaring into the sky and circling above the forest, allowing Natsuki and Riolu to see what was happening on the ground.

Despite the dense forest providing cover, we could still see most of the corners from the air without any trace of Growlithe.

Xia Mu even directed the red Gyarados to several territories marked with powerful Pokémon, but there was no trace of Growlithe.

"Still nothing. Where did it go? Could it be... no way?" Xia Mu felt uneasy.

If you run into poachers, that would be a real problem.

I saw on the news a couple of days ago that there are indeed many criminals from outside the Kanto region who not only maliciously capture wild Pokémon, but also steal Pokémon from trainers.

It can't be that much of a coincidence, can it?

Xia Mu regretted letting Growlithe train on its own.

Woof woof~~

A cry came from Riolu beside her, clearly trying to comfort Natsuki.

This made Xia Mu feel even more that he had neglected his duties by pursuing strength too much.

Looking at Riolu, Natsuki felt even more guilty: "You don't need to comfort me, Riolu..."

No sooner had they spoken than Natsuki and Riolu suddenly heard the roar of the red Gyarados.

That roar was truly intimidating.

The red Gyarados is different from the ordinary Gyarados. It is huge, and with its Intimidate ability, most wild Pokémon are scared away and run around in all directions. They dare not fight it head-on.

To Xia Mu's surprise, even when facing the red Gyarados, there were still wild Pokémon lingering around.

And that wild Pokémon's eyes were filled with intense hostility.

Xia Mu saw it clearly: a level 40 Finch!

At this moment, he was stepping on a severely injured Growlithe, barking defiantly, "Gah~ Gah~".

Several other birds were around it, chirping in response.

(End of this chapter)