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In this world created by Molly's inner self, she was almost omnipotent. Yet, Ash still defeated the Pokémon Molly had conjured out of thin air! One had to remember, they would only lose their ability to battle if Molly believed they were defeated. This was also why Entei was interested in Ash. Seeing the bond between Ash and Houndoom, it couldn't help but personally intervene, even willingly acting as Ash's sparring partner. Of course, this might also be Molly's subconscious wish; she still held fond memories of Ash.
Riding Entei felt truly amazing. This made Ash chuckle, "Entei, in the future, I will definitely catch a real Entei!"
"If it's you, you might actually be able to do it!"
Entei brought Ash to the top-floor room. Before they arrived, Molly's illusion had already vanished. The real Molly was leaning against Delia, having beautiful dreams. Although it was hard to shatter this beautiful dream, Delia was ultimately not Molly's real mother, and Entei was certainly not her father.
"Mom!"
"Ash, you're here!"
Ash nodded, gently patting Molly's shoulder. "Molly, wake up!"
"Big Brother Ash, you're here! That's wonderful! Daddy and Mommy are both back, and I even saw Big Brother Ash!" Molly smiled happily. It had been a long time since so many people were around her. Ash was silent for a while, seemingly organizing his thoughts. He suddenly didn't know what to say to Molly.
It was Delia who spoke first. "Molly, actually, I'm not your mommy. I'm Big Brother Ash's mommy!"
"Mommy?" Molly looked at Delia in disbelief. She jumped out of her arms, looking at her with tear-filled eyes.
"Molly, you can't stay here. Come with Auntie and Big Brother Ash!" Delia continued to persuade, hoping Molly would leave this self-contained place and go with them. Uh... Since Mommy had already spoken so directly, Ash had no choice.
Indeed, Molly's dream was shattered, and her emotions were once again in turmoil.
"No! No!"
As if her heart was frozen again, sharp crystals began to appear throughout the crystal tower's interior. Sensing Molly's emotional distress, the Unown in the tower's top space went wild! Ash quickly had to protect Delia. The rising crystals surrounded Molly. While she was at a loss, Entei appeared beside her again. "Molly, what's wrong?"
"Big Brother Ash took Mommy away!"
Hearing this, the crystals shattered. Entei and Molly appeared before Ash and Delia. "Put that woman down!" Please, why does this line make me sound like the villain...?
"Molly, Big Brother Ash promises you, you'll never feel lonely and helpless again!" Ash ignored Entei's threat. Instead, he looked at Molly and said seriously.
"Don't lie! You haven't come to see me all these years!" Molly, with tears in her eyes, completely disbelieved Ash's promise!
"Kid, get out! If you don't get out, I'll chase you out!" Entei had already arrived in front of Ash.
"Do you think I really can't beat you?" Ash held Charizard's Poké Ball.
"You go, you go! I don't want to see you ever again! I only want my Daddy and Mommy!" Molly's final cry became the signal for Ash and Entei's ultimate battle.
"Charizard, I choose you!"
"Roar!"
Charizard's level was far higher than the recently evolved Houndoom's. Its physique, moreover, had been honed by the system-provided compulsory training device. Its sheer aura alone was far superior!
"Flamethrower!"
The crimson dragon's flames clashed unceremoniously with Entei's purplish-red fireballs, evenly matched. The explosion was imminent!
"Dragon Claw!"
The battle's rhythm was pushed to its limit right from the start. The instant the explosion was about to occur, Charizard's figure suddenly appeared before Entei, swatting it flying with a claw! The current Charizard, such formidable combat power!
"Entei, do you really think it's good for Molly to stay here?" Ash said with a grim expression, questioning the seemingly unharmed Entei.
"Whatever Molly wants!" Entei still clung to this statement, its body enveloped in flames, instantly knocking Charizard flying!
"Hmph, Molly is still young. Since she calls you Daddy, you should think for her! Since you can't do that, then get out of my way!" Ash completely disregarded Charizard. With max bond value, he could easily gauge Charizard's condition!
"Charizard, drag this idiotic Entei away for me!"
Thump-thump!
Heartbeats synchronized. Golden-red flames enveloped Charizard! Its flaming wings spread, and Charizard's form once again underwent a dazzling transformation! Its gigantic, exaggerated Dragon Claw slapped the bewildered Entei flying, then followed up with another Flamethrower, blasting it out of the crystal tower!
However, the crystal tower suddenly extended sharp spikes, supporting Entei. Although it had no flight ability, within this crystal tower, Entei's movements had too much support! Under Bond Evolution, Charizard and Ash were of one mind, one body. Even pain could be felt. Ash could even see everything Charizard saw. He could completely command Charizard in battle from a distance!
"Charizard, let this phantom see our true power!" Ash had long been annoyed by this overly pretentious Entei! From beginning to end, it acted like the boss. It had wanted to take his mom away from the start. Waking from his unconsciousness, Ash had been wanting to give this Entei a good beating!
"Don't go too far!"
Entei stood on the crystal tower, watching Charizard flap its flaming dragon wings. It gritted its teeth, and a Flamethrower shot after Charizard!
"Dodge!"
Charizard dodged in an instant. Without Ash's command, it returned a Flamethrower. Then Charizard's figure suddenly vanished, and its giant Dragon Claw once again swatted Entei flying. One dragon and one lion then began a chase around the crystal tower.
Ash, while focusing on Charizard's battle, went with Delia to Molly's side.
"Molly, Big Brother promises to find your Daddy, okay? Professor Spencer Hale must be in trouble right now. He's still waiting for Molly somewhere in this world!" Ash gently crouched in front of Molly. Looking at the tearful Molly, his heart ached.
"Big Brother Ash!"
She must have heard news of her Daddy. Molly couldn't help but get anxious. Was Daddy in trouble, which is why he couldn't come back?
"Big Brother Ash, can you find Daddy?" Molly grabbed Ash's sleeve. "Big Brother Ash will definitely find Daddy, won't he?"
Ash nodded confidently. "Big Brother Ash will go and bring your Daddy back right now!" With that, he looked at Delia. "Mom, you take care of Molly. I'll be right back!"