Chapter 221: Hatched

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Chapter 221: Hatched The box had isolated the energy waves emitted by the Pokémon egg, causing the Slowpokes to lose its exact location. All they knew was that the egg they were meant to protect was still somewhere within Haitian City. Similarly, out in the ocean, the countless Water-type Pokémon became slightly panicked when they, too, lost the precise position of the egg. However, they quickly confirmed that the object they were protecting was still in the city ahead. To prevent further disruptions, they instinctively increased their movement speed. On the 30th floor of the hotel, Julian had been pondering what kind of disaster might befall Haitian City and what actions he could take to prevent any damage, ensuring the highest reward. Then the Slowpokes suddenly began moving in unison, causing constant traffic accidents across the city and resulting in some casualties. "Haitian City damage: 2%." The system's notification chimed. Julian: "What the...?" ⊙０⊙ The highest reward mission hadn't even properly started, and it already seemed out of reach. Recalling all his Pokémon into their Poké Balls, Julian hurriedly left the hotel. Many others in the hotel were also rushing to leave, frightened by the abnormal behavior of the Slowpokes. Once outside the hotel, Julian saw numerous wild Slowpokes aimlessly crawling around like headless flies, occasionally letting out cries. Although Julian possessed intermediate-level psychic abilities, he couldn't understand what they were saying at the moment. However, he could sense their thoughts were in complete disarray. Fortunately, the Slowpokes weren't harming anyone, merely acting out of the ordinary and losing their usual calm demeanor. "Slowking, ask them what's wrong" Julian said, releasing his Slowking. "Slow~" As the king archetype of the Slowpoke line, Slowking's presence immediately commanded attention. The disorganized Slowpokes quickly quieted down at the sound of its voice. "Slow?" Slowking questioned the nearest Slowpoke. "Slow... poke" The Slowpoke replied in its sluggish, drawn-out tone. Watching the Slowpoke respond, Julian couldn't help but think of a movie he had seen in his previous life. The Slowpoke's demeanor and speech were exactly like that of the sloth from the film—agonizingly slow and almost comical. It took a while, but Slowking eventually came back to report. Slowking: "They said... they're protecting something." Julian: "Protecting what?" Slowking shook her head, unable to get more details. --- At the Miller family mansion, with the Pokémon egg and its incubator safely enclosed in the isolation device, the security team called to report that the Slowpokes had stopped their advance. "It worked" Family Head Erick sighed in relief, though his expression quickly darkened. "What is that man's objective? How does he know the incubation method for this Pokémon egg, and why does it attract so many Slowpokes during the process?" In fact, it wasn't just the Slowpokes—it was also countless wild Water-type Pokémon. However, trained Water-types owned by trainers remained unaffected. Now, a massive swarm of wild Water-types was heading toward Haitian City from the ocean. Step by step, everything seemed to follow the stranger's calculations, making Erick feel as if he and the Miller family were merely pawns on a chessboard. Before he could dwell further on the matter, the Pokémon egg emitted a soft blue glow, interrupting his thoughts. "It's hatching!" Derek shouted in excitement. Erick's eyes locked onto the egg within the isolation device. As the cracks on the egg widened, the blue glow filled the entire room. The brilliance was so intense that everyone had to shut their eyes. Roughly a minute later, the light finally faded. When they looked again, the egg was gone. In its place was a small, completely blue Pokémon with a ruby embedded in its chest. The creature was tiny, no more than 0.3 meters tall. The newborn Pokémon looked at Erick and the others with curiosity. For a newly hatched Pokémon, the first beings it sees are often regarded as its closest companions. Although there was a hint of closeness in the Pokémon's eyes, it soon noticed the isolation barrier surrounding it. Its expression shifted to one of confusion as it began to process its surroundings. "What kind of Pokémon is this?" Derek asked, his face full of confusion. Erick shook his head as well. "Not sure. It appears to be an undiscovered Pokémon, but judging by its appearance, it's definitely a Water type." "Big Brother, should we let it out?" Derek's gaze softened as he noticed the little Pokémon looking longingly at the world beyond the isolation device, separated by its transparent barrier. "Let it out? What if it escapes? The moment it gets out, the Slowpokes outside will surely sense it," Erick immediately rejected the idea with a shake of his head. "Then why not use a Poké Ball to capture it?" Derek suggested. Erick paused to consider. Keeping the Pokémon confined in the isolation device indefinitely wasn't a viable solution. "Alright, Third brother, you capture it," Erick said. Derek was momentarily stunned. He had assumed his elder brother would take the opportunity to claim such a rare Pokémon for himself. "I'm getting too old to raise and train this kind of Pokémon," Erick explained. As the head of the Miller family, most of his energy was devoted to managing family affairs, leaving him with little time to care for a Pokémon like this. Derek nodded and took out a Poké Ball. The moment he opened the isolation device, he swiftly tossed the ball at the little Pokémon's head. The Poké Ball clicked shut and began to shake inside the isolation device. Under the tense gazes of Erick and Derek, the Poké Ball suddenly exploded with a loud pop. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺 The small Pokémon reappeared inside the isolation device, unharmed but visibly unamused. "How is this possible?" Derek stared at the shattered remains of the Poké Ball in disbelief. Erick, on the other hand, was elated. "This proves it's either a Mythical or Legendary Pokémon. Ordinary Poké Balls can't capture Pokémon like this." While regular Poké Balls 'can' capture Mythical or Legendary Pokémon, the key requirement is the Pokémon's willingness. If the Pokémon resists, its inherent power, often referred to as "rules of nature," will destroy the Poké Ball, causing it to break apart. For instance, Julian's Melmetal had been nurtured since it was an egg. It had regarded Julian as family upon hatching, so it willingly allowed itself to be captured. In contrast, the little Pokémon before them had indeed seen Derek first upon hatching. However, being confined in a device it disliked created a sense of resistance. Naturally, it wouldn't allow itself to be captured. Just as Derek had opened the isolation device to attempt capture, all the Slowpokes in Haitian City turned in unison, their gaze fixed on the direction of the Miller family mansion. But as soon as the isolation device was sealed again, the Slowpokes returned to their confused state, aimlessly wandering once more. "That direction, huh?" Julian muttered as he noted where the Slowpokes had momentarily focused their attention. Releasing his Dragonite, he decided to investigate. Perhaps he'd uncover something important. Though Haitian City prohibited Trainers from riding Flying Pokémon, the unusual circumstances made Julian set aside the rules for now.

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