LRAB Chapter 487 Regigigas's Heel
Chapter 487 Regigigas's Heel
Chapter 489 Regigigas's Heel
Among the many ancient legends that have been passed down through the world, Regigigas once used special icebergs, rocks and lava to personally create three Pokémon that resembled himself: Regice, Regirock and Registeel.
In subsequent investigations of the Galar region ruins, clues were discovered that Dragon-type and Electric-type Pokémon with similar structures might exist—namely, Regidorago and Regice.
If the aforementioned legends are true, then it is not impossible that Regigigas produced many of the same kind of guardians over the long years.
Therefore, when Lila first saw the three divine pillars appear, although she was surprised, she did not find it particularly strange.
After all, among the trainers currently known, only Mr. Pharaoh of the Battle Pyramid possesses all three legendary Pokémon. However, in other regions outside Hoenn, such as the depths of the Sinnoh Rock Ruins or beneath the ice walls of the Galar Crown Snowfield, there have been similar traces and sightings of Pokémon activity.
Therefore, it is not a fantasy that the same thing could appear in the Unova region.
However, Regigigas is different.
There has only ever been one statue of it. This is a fact confirmed after a joint on-site investigation by the alliance and Interpol.
During the investigation of the Snow Peak Temple back then, Lila herself, who was far away in Hoenn, also participated in the investigation across regions. That was even the opportunity that led her to become involved with Interpol.
Before she and the handsome man set off for Unova, she had never heard of any trouble at the Sinnoh Snow Peak Temple, which was responsible for sealing and protecting this legendary giant.
What does this mean?
Either the plasma clusters have infiltrated the temple unnoticed and stolen the sleeping legend.
Either—or—the giant shadow in front of us is a fake.
The detective's rationality silently and firmly pointed to the latter.
No matter how sophisticated the Plasma Cluster may be, it would be impossible for them to conduct such a large-scale theft across multiple regions, right under the noses of Interpol and regional alliances, without leaving a trace.
If they truly possessed such abilities, why would they have been caught in the middle of the Union and the Alliance for so long?
However, if the Regigigas before us is truly a fake—
Where does the technology to create such realistic "fakes" that can even exude a legendary sense of oppression come from?
The moment these thoughts flashed through Lila's mind, the three pairs of alternating red, green, and gray lights in the darkness suddenly brightened.
The giants' attack has come again.
In the very center of the battlefield, Regigigas stood majestically like a mountain. Its massive white body had just been awakened from some kind of slumber, and its movements were still somewhat sluggish, but every movement caused the air throughout the cave to tremble.
With perfect coordination, Lanju and the newly thawed Raigong directed the Servant General to build layers of "iron walls," barely managing to withstand the slow and heavy attacks of this legendary giant with their steel bodies.
However, each impact from the opponent still caused the blade of the Servant General, whose strength was comparable to that of an alloy, to tremble for a long time.
On the left, Regigi Elech's body is surging with electricity, his "transistor" properties allowing the electrical energy to condense to almost a physical form.
Its unimaginable speed rendered the League's numerical advantage meaningless—as soon as Mega Chandelure's "Flamethrower" unleashed a single tongue of fire, Regigigas had already vanished in a blur to the other side, delivering a devastating "Thunderbolt" in return.
Crimson flames and golden lightning collided in mid-air, the resulting energy shockwaves causing the surrounding crystals to rattle.
The Ghost-type Elite Four member gritted his teeth, maneuvering his Mega Chandelure through a maelstrom of electric sparks.
On the right, Reginald Lago's dragon might is the most ferocious.
In legend, Regigigas attempted to sculpt this guardian using crystals of pure dragon energy, but due to insufficient crystals, he only completed its head—but this incompleteness made its attacks more focused and deadly.
With the amplification effect of "Dragon Jaw", Regidrago's breath attacks with each Dragon-type move are far more powerful than those of ordinary Dragon-type Pokémon.
Despite old wounds and new injuries, the old craftsman still faced the dragon pillar head-on with unwavering will, each collision of his fists and dragon claws causing his bones to tremble.
The enemy was so powerful that it was almost hopeless.
But the Heavenly Kings of Unova lived up to their name—the more dangerous the battle, the more precise and calm their reactions became.
In the blink of an eye, Lian Wu caught that fleeting opening.
Regidorago's "Reverse Scale" attack is fierce and unparalleled, but it also causes it to intermittently and briefly descend into uncontrollable rage.
So, Lian Wu seized the opportunity and gave a low shout.
At the same time, the old craftsman lowered his waist and braced himself, firmly bearing the impact, and then struck out with both palms to "return the favor double"!
In an instant, the dragon's energy was rebounded with even greater force, penetrating Regidorago's body with a thunderous roar.
The dragon pillar's massive body trembled violently, and muffled sounds like crystals shattering emanated from within it, yet it still did not completely collapse.
It roared and its "dragon claw," fueled by its final fury, slammed down!
The old craftsmen didn't even have time to catch their breath.
Its body, already weakened by the "double return" shock, was like a candle flickering in the wind, yet it still gritted its teeth and, in a fraction of a second before the giant claw fell, unleashed a "sonic punch" that struck first despite being delayed!
In a split second of extreme danger, the fist arrived before the "dragon claw".
Reginald Lago's movements froze instantly, and he could no longer move.
This instantaneous chain reaction changed the course of the entire battlefield.
With the battle coming to an end and his side suffering heavy losses, Lian Wu immediately took out his medicine and was about to rush to his partner to treat him.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the battlefield, Regillech also noticed the weakness exposed by the Alliance.
This electric-type eternal Pokémon instantly transformed into a blinding streak of light, its fast and powerful "Electric Wave" truly taking down the old craftsman whose stamina was nearly exhausted!
However, on the inevitable path of that trajectory, a swaying shadow had been waiting for a long time.
Wanlong's Super Crystal Lamp Spirit—the ghostly candle flame that had almost burned out all its energy in the midst of a series of fierce battles—had somehow quietly moved here.
Before this, a strange halo, connected to life itself, had already ignited around it.
That was the light of "shared fate".
The lightning, of course, did not stop in the face of obstruction, and the beam of light pierced through the body of the Super Crystal Lamp Fire Spirit with unerring accuracy.
The chandelier spirit neither dodged nor offered any resistance.
In the instant before it vanished, it quietly completed that equal pact with Regillechi.
Silently, the crimson flames and golden lightning went out simultaneously.
Silence fell over the battlefield.
Lila stood beside the Metagross and caught a glimpse of the two figures that had fallen at the same time.
As the pioneering leader of the Hoenn Battle Tower and an ace of Interpol, she has witnessed countless battles and experienced countless perilous situations. But at this moment, she just silently thinks, "Truly worthy of being the Elite Four of Unova."
Even from the exact same standpoint, she couldn't be sure she could do better than them.
However, the situation did not reverse despite the simultaneous withdrawal of the two legendary Pokémon and the two Elite Four members from battle.
On the contrary, after losing the restraint of the Chandelier Spirit and the Old Builder, the Alliance's defenses fell into even deeper despair.
Because that Regigigas has completely shaken off the sluggish state it was in at the start of the battle.
The shackles of the "slow start" feature were suddenly broken.
The legendary power that once dragged the continent was now being poured out without reservation into this small crystal cave.
By this point, Lila had already sent out all the Pokémon she had.
Metagross, in conjunction with Pokémon, held the Giant hostage from the front, while Lucario and Snorlax, under the cover of Raikou's lightning strike, harassed the Giant from its flanks.
However, these exquisite tactical maneuvers appeared utterly ineffective in the face of the fully awakened Regigigas.
Suddenly, the enemy, whose speed suddenly increased, stretched out its massive arm, strong enough to crush boulders, and grabbed Lucario, who was trying to dodge with Quick Attack—like squeezing a struggling electric bug.
Without any fancy moves, a simple, unadorned "arm hammer" slammed it hard into the ground. Cracks spread across the ground like a spider web.
Then, it raised its giant foot and stomped down heavily.
"earthquake"!
The entire cave shook violently as if struck by divine retribution.
Countless crystal pillars collapsed from the top, the ground cracked, and sharp rock spikes sprang up like bamboo shoots after a rain.
Needless to say, Lucario was in a terrible state. At this critical moment, Metagross took a step to the side and used its body to block the sword of the Servants.
The alloy shell was struck in vital areas by several rock spikes. The crimson light in its eyes flickered a few times before finally going out weakly, and its body collapsed heavily.
Even so, Cranberry's partner was still affected by the shockwave.
The Thunder God in the distance was surrounded by chaotic lightning and was blasted to a corner of the cave.
Despite the handsome guy's best efforts to guide Espeon and Croagunk, they were still badly injured in this cataclysmic disaster.
Only Snorlax, thanks to its thick layer of fat and sheer size, managed to barely maintain its shape amidst the devastating shockwave.
Lila silently retrieved Lucario and Metagross's Poké Balls.
Her own light connected with Snorlax—no words were needed, and the Pokémon that had accompanied her in battles for many years already understood.
Snorlax scratched its blue fur and pulled a half-eaten grapefruit seed from its palm. A blue move light flashed, "Recycle"—the seed was reshaped by energy into a complete new grapefruit.
It took a bite, and its strength began to slowly return.
"I see, so you want to use that trick too?"
Cranberry caught a glimpse of Lyra's arrangement, subtly flicked her wrist, and made a cryptic gesture toward Lianwu and the old craftsman. It was a code word that only trainers could understand.
On the battlefield, General Pudao has already begun coordinating.
As its companions fell one after another, its "general" characteristics accumulated layer by layer, making its momentum increasingly fierce and composed.
It slowly ground the giant blade above its head, the blade rubbing against the air to produce a subtle metallic tremor, while casting an undisguised "provocative" glance at the legendary giant in front of it.
The tactical intent of this skill is clear and unambiguous: to block the opponent's varied moves and force them to launch a direct attack.
As expected, the giant legendary Pokémon was enraged.
It took heavy steps, but its target was not Snorlax or Serpents—but Raikou, a legendary creature, now covered in wounds.
"Thunder God, use 'Divine Speed' to dodge!" Lila shouted urgently, cupping her hands into a megaphone shape.
The command was very effective. Although Regigigas' speed was not what it used to be, Raikou, who had transformed into golden lightning, was still a step ahead of it.
It nimbly leaped backward, intentionally or unintentionally leading the giant's pursuit route towards the location where Snorlax was lying in ambush.
"Double the return."
Lila silently recited the name of the move that Lian Wu had just perfectly demonstrated.
In the shadows of the corner, the gem on Espeon's forehead flashed slightly, its psychic power transmitting this silent command precisely into Snorlax's mind.
The enormous body strode forward, facing the legendary giant head-on.
Regigigas raised its massive arm high—the same starting stance it used when it smashed Lucario away earlier.
Fighting energy condensed in its fist, and the heavy pressure almost froze the air.
"Stop it! Snorlax!"
The pioneering leader of the battle tower shouted, his voice filled with a desperate determination.
Snorlax lowered its center of gravity, its massive body resembling a mountain of flesh, preparing to take the hit head-on.
However, the giant arm that was about to smash into Snorlax suddenly stopped in mid-air.
Not good!
Lila's pupils contracted sharply, and alarm bells rang in her mind. That wasn't the trajectory of the "Arm Hammer"!
In the center of Regigigas's giant hand formed by three fingers, Fighting-type energy was condensing in a completely different way—not through physical impact that enhanced the body, but by compression and convergence into a dazzling ball of energy.
It's a "True Energy Bullet"!
"Abandon counterattacks! Focus on defense!"
Lila’s command came out without thinking, even though she knew that any order at this moment might be too late, but she still hoped that this shout would buy Snorlax a chance to survive.
This is not entirely impossible.
Snorlax's thick layer of fat can effectively resist special attacks, and even without the negative effect of "slow start," Regigigas is by no means a creature that is particularly good at special attacks.
However, Regigigas's strength ultimately exceeded her expectations.
finally-
Legend has it that the "Aura Bomb" from the Pokémon's palm was released and exploded on Snorlax's hastily crossed arms.
Before the dust had settled, a heavy black shadow flew backward like a meteor. Snorlax, with a weight that could withstand the shockwave, crashed into the rock wall behind the cave even more miserably than Regice had before.
At the moment of impact, the entire cave trembled violently again, as if another "earthquake" had erupted simultaneously. Cracks spread wildly outward from the point of impact, and more crystals crashed down.
Amidst the billowing smoke and dust, Lila stared intently at the ruins, her fingertips turning slightly white from the force of her grip.
"It failed—"
Lila murmured to herself, her gaze sweeping over the ravaged battlefield.
At this point, the only one still useful on the main battlefield was the wounded and panting Lei Gong.
In the distance, Snorlax's massive body, embedded in the wall, could only breathe faintly, while Metagross and Lucario's Poké Balls hung silently at their waists, offering no response.
"That's not necessarily true."
Just then, a voice rang in Lila's ear.
His voice was deep and resolute, carrying the composure of a gambler before revealing their cards.
It's blueberry.
The Dark-type Elite Four member curled a wicked and sharp smile at the corner of his mouth, his gaze passing over the billowing dust and landing on the spot where Snorlax had been sent flying.
"It's too powerful, but it also has too many drawbacks. Your Snorlax wasn't the only one affected by that attack."
Only then, as the dust settled, did everyone finally see that behind where Snorlax had originally stood, in the shadow cast by its massive body, was another figure huddled.
He is the general of the jasmine.
Even though it was just the aftershock of the "Aura Bomb" exploding that brushed past me, the Fighting attribute's fourfold advantage over Dark and Steel is no joke.
At this moment, General Pudao's armor was riddled with cracks, and his blade was full of chips, clearly indicating that he was at his limit.
However, those eyes belonging to the superior remained as sharp as an eagle's, fixed intently on the legendary giant ahead.
Around it, steel-like energy was gathering at an unprecedented concentration, turning into countless metallic dust particles that reflected cold light, silently suspending and vibrating in the air.
The next second—
"Metal explosion!"
Compared to "Double Back" and "Mirror Reflection", this move only has a 50% multiplier when counterattacking.
However, "Metal Blast" has an irreplaceable advantage—it can reflect all types of damage at the same time, whether it is physical attack or special attack.
The deafening explosion, like thunder crashing to the ground, shook everyone's eardrums.
Regigigas's massive white body was instantly engulfed by the blinding light of the explosion. The metallic dust was detonated a second time in the high temperature, and the shockwave swept across the entire cave!
"Now! Raikou—'Electromagnetic Cannon'!"
Lila did not miss the opportunity that her teammates had sacrificed their lives for.
Raigong roared to the sky, his entire body crackling with lightning between his fangs. A blinding golden bolt of lightning pierced through the space, precisely striking the gap in Regigigas's defenses torn open by the explosion!
Almost simultaneously, two attacks came hurtling from the direction of the handsome guy—Eevee's forehead gem suddenly lit up, and a "Psychic" hit Regigigas precisely; Bratty pushed out with both hands, and the purplish-black "Sludge Bomb" drew a tricky arc in the air, heading straight for the giant's head!
Under the barrage of blows, Regigigas' massive body swayed violently, forced to retreat repeatedly by the rapid and fierce attacks.
The ground beneath its feet was shattered inch by inch, yet it still stubbornly held on and did not fall.
But the next second, another attack silently descended.
A thick, white burst of energy shot out from the shadows at the other end of the cave, its angle darting sharply towards the giant's raised ankle.
"The old repairman, 'destroying the light'!"
Lian Wu's voice came from the darkness, deep and firm. His old craftsman was already exhausted, but he used the last bit of strength he had just recovered to aim at Regigigas's weakest point.
Because of the distance, he did not use the "True Spirit Bomb" move, which was effective against the Titan but had an even more unreliable hit rate—and this attack became the final straw that broke the Titan's back.
at last.
Regigigas, who seemed capable of supporting the entire continent, lost his balance the instant his ankle was pierced.
It tilted to one side, slowly and irresistibly, and then crashed to the ground.
Dust rose and lingered for a long time.
The heavier the body, the harder it is to stand up again.
"Did we win?
Wanlong's voice involuntarily escaped her lips.
She had just barely managed to get Chandelure back to its feet using a Spirit Shard—due to the excessive energy expenditure in the previous battle, the Pokémon was struggling to recover more stamina, and the candle flame formed from ghostly energy flickered precariously, as if it might go out again at any moment.
As soon as she uttered those words, Wanlong immediately covered her mouth.
In novels, such lines are never considered unlucky.
As if echoing her words, five Braille patterns lit up simultaneously around Regicekas who had fallen to the ground: Regice, Regigirok, Regigichiru, Regidorago, and Regielechi.
The opponents they had just defeated reappeared before the Heavenly Kings like ghosts.
At the same time, a pale yellow "electric field" unfolded, accompanied by the crackling sound of electricity, and in the blink of an eye, it covered the entire stage of the cave.
The air was filled with the pungent smell of ozone, and countless tiny sparks of electricity danced and flowed among the crystal clusters.
Behind the arena, three familiar figures emerged one after another from the light: a pink halo under a green hue, a fluorescent yellow glow emanating from the texture of the rock, and an S-shaped antler radiating a deep blue light.
Iron Rock.
Iron-spotted leaves.
Iron head shell.
Three absurd Pokémon have shamelessly reappeared.
Their armor showed no signs of damage from the previous battle, as if the fierce fighting had never happened.
"Hey—you can't do this to me."
The signature wicked smile on Lingju's face had long since vanished.
He looked at Lian Wu and saw that his usually calm and steady friend now showed a hint of undisguised wavering on his face.
Something's not right here.
Lian Wu lowered his head, his voice low and strained, each word seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth: "It seems—we should consider breaking out and retreating."
"It can be confirmed that these spirits are definitely not the original forms of the legendary spirits—"
Wanlong gritted his teeth and analyzed, his gaze sweeping over the five Braille patterns and the three Paradox Pokémon that had stood up again. "There are clearly no energy harvesting devices here, so why can they simulate such a huge scale at the same time?"
This completely defies all previous patterns!
The enemy is closing in step by step.
The heavy footsteps echoed across the ground strewn with crystal shards, each step seeming to pound on everyone's hearts.
What's even more despairing is that Regigigas, which had just been defeated by everyone's exhaustion, is now climbing back up from the crater created by the attack.
On its massive white body, the wounds previously torn open by the "metal explosion" and the "electromagnetic cannon" are healing and disappearing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Despair, as tangible as a physical entity, transformed into an invisible pressure, enveloping everyone.
The air seemed to freeze, and even breathing became sticky and difficult.
"Uh—excuse me."
A cough echoed in the darkness.
"Over here, the little fire monkeys seem to have made a new discovery."
In this atmosphere of life and death hanging by a thread, the handsome man suddenly felt that his words seemed a bit inappropriate.