Chapter 60: Frenzy

Chapter 60: Frenzy

Inside the Poké Ball at this moment,

Lu Yun was curled up in a corner of the space, his face pale.

Through the semi-transparent inner wall of the Poké Ball, he had witnessed the total annihilation of Matt's team.

It wasn't that Lu Yun was cowardly, unwilling to join the other three Pokémon in battle,

But rather, he knew all too well how powerful their opponent truly was.

Zeraora, the legendary beast from the Alola region in his previous life’s games, famous for its striking appearance and formidable strength, was beloved by players—Lu Yun included.

This was the first time Lu Yun had encountered a legendary Pokémon since his rebirth,

Perhaps because he too was an Electric-type, within the Poké Ball he could faintly sense the terrifying electric energy hidden inside Zeraora, so intense it nearly suffocated him.

Its reserves were vast, its density immense—

Lu Yun’s current electric energy storage already far surpassed Pokémon of the same level,

Yet compared to Zeraora just now, it was like a small pond versus the boundless sea.

Lu Yun even wondered if, even after evolving into Ampharos or mega-evolving further, he would still fall short of Zeraora’s power.

After all, a legendary Pokémon is a breed apart; the gap between ordinary Pokémon and legendaries cannot simply be bridged by evolution.

To rush forward recklessly would have been sheer folly.

The Pokémon who had let their passion cloud their judgment, bursting from their balls to fight Zeraora, met tragic ends—proving that Lu Yun’s decision to hide was the right one.

Praying fervently not to be discovered, Lu Yun remained motionless in the Poké Ball.

“Pat, pat.”

Light footsteps sounded from outside. He cautiously peeked out,

And right beside the Poké Ball, the sharp claws of Zeraora shimmered with a cold, eerie light.

So close—

He could even vaguely see soil stained with faint traces of blood clinging to those claws.

His heart pounded so violently it seemed lodged in his throat; Lu Yun held his breath, not daring to move.

For reasons unknown, the previously steady footsteps suddenly halted by his side,

His pupils contracted, face ashen,

The overwhelming pressure made Lu Yun’s body tremble ever so slightly,

An eerie silence filled the air,

His nerves stretched to the breaking point, despairing that he had been discovered,

Summoning courage, he resolved to burst from the Poké Ball and make a last stand against Zeraora,

But the footsteps resumed,

Growing more distant...

Outside,

Lu Yun, tense beyond measure, failed to notice that as Zeraora passed by his Poké Ball, its brows arched,

As if glimpsing Lu Yun’s timid figure inside, a hint of amusement flashed in Zeraora’s icy blue eyes,

With malicious delight, it deliberately paused beside the ball, standing for a while,

Only when it sensed a faint energy fluctuation from within did it skip away with light, cheerful steps.

...

The footsteps faded, growing ever fainter until not a sound remained. After waiting in silence for ten more minutes,

Lu Yun finally exhaled, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.

He thought himself lucky, believing Zeraora hadn’t discovered him.

Cautiously extending his awareness, Lu Yun sensed beyond the Poké Ball.

Empty, silent,

Only the wild thunder from the distant sky and the relentless rain striking the earth echoed through the dead world.

Thinking that staying inside the Poké Ball indefinitely was no solution, Lu Yun decided to step outside.

On the muddy ground, the black-and-yellow Poké Ball trembled violently,

Suddenly, a jet of black mist laced with electricity burst forth,

With a soft thud—

A fluffy sheep carrying a small black satchel gently landed on the ground.

The purple crystal was crucial to Lu Yun’s growth, so he made sure to bring it.

What greeted him first was the vast, pure electric energy in the air.

“This...”

Lu Yun looked around in astonishment. He didn’t know where he was, but the electric energy here was far greater than even inside his custom Poké Ball.

Simply standing here, with each natural breath, currents of electricity flowed from the air into his body,

He shuddered in pleasure.

Suddenly, a pungent, burnt metallic scent mingled with blood wafted through the air,

Lu Yun’s gaze shifted to several charred corpses nearby.

A trace of pity flickered in his expression,

Though their time together had been brief, they were once living beings,

“Sigh...”

With a heavy sigh, Lu Yun found a corner in the canyon and dug a large pit.

Using the power of magnetism, he moved the bodies to the grave and buried them.

He murmured softly,

“May you have better luck in your next life, and avoid such dangerous places.”

He sighed again and turned to leave.

After all, he had only been their master in name; his time with Matt had been short, their relationship barely more familiar than strangers.

It was unrealistic for Lu Yun to be deeply saddened by Matt’s death,

Digging a grave and laying them to rest was the most he could do.

Now, he had to consider his next move,

The client was dead, and so Lu Yun was, in a sense, free from “Dark Star,” now a free agent.

It was as if a shackle had been lifted from his heart, and he felt suddenly lighter,

Yet a faint emptiness crept in.

To be honest, during his days with “Dark Star,” the organization treated him well,

Though he constantly faced danger and battles, rewards and resources flowed steadily to him, greatly aiding his rapid growth.

It was like a student who had studied hard for years, only to feel hollow after the final exam.

Such abrupt freedom left Lu Yun feeling empty, unsure of what to do.

Suddenly,

A powerful attraction emanated from deep within the canyon, like an oasis appearing to a traveler lost in a vast desert. The primal instinct within Lu Yun nearly compelled him to step forward unconsciously.

“Wait!”

Lu Yun bit his tongue hard, the taste of blood filling his mouth. The sharp pain jolted him awake.

“What is that?”

He peered into the depths of the canyon,

Pitch black.

Clenching his teeth, Lu Yun wrestled with indecision.

A mysterious sixth sense seemed to whisper that a treasure lay hidden in the canyon, one that would greatly aid his growth;

Yet the canyon was precisely where Zeraora had just departed—a perilous place!

The powerful allure seemed to awaken a wild instinct buried deep in Lu Yun’s blood,

A hint of frenzy lit his eyes,

“Man dies for wealth, bird for food!”

“No matter—let’s go!”