Helena was preparing her explanation when Baimu asked, "Are these wild Pokémon completely scattered, or is there a leader?"
"They're scattered." She asked suspiciously, "Why?"
Baimu didn't answer her. He climbed onto the back of the Aggron, stepping on its other shoulder, and looked down at all the Pokémon, saying, "Everyone, I'm sorry to announce this—you can't stay here any longer! This is Aggron's territory, and you are outsiders who temporarily settled here by coincidence!"
"Roar! Roar! Boom roar!"
"Shashang!"
Aggron and Hydreigon roared at all the wild Pokémon, conveying the Trainer's message.
Helena's expression changed. While the words were straightforward and easy to understand, they could easily anger the wild Pokémon—
And indeed.
The many wild Pokémon started to become agitated.
The few Lycanroc in the front were the most excited, their eyes turning bloodshot as they stared at Baimu, until he released the Giant Steelix.
"Hello!"
Steelix, not quite understanding what was happening, instinctively roared at the wild Pokémon surrounding them.
Its massive size brought more intimidation than the intangible momentum, causing the Lycanroc to retreat a few steps with apprehension.
Seeing whom it roared at, Steelix was momentarily confused, looking helplessly toward its Trainer.
Baimu temporarily ignored the Steelix, continuing to shout, "However, considering you have nowhere to go, I have a proposal—you have the opportunity to stay, but you need to plant trees for us and help improve the environment here.
"In return, we're willing to provide you with food, water, and other resources. When the greening of the mountains is completed, we can help you improve the environment of the mountain over there, creating a suitable habitat for you to settle in!"
He pointed to the distant mountain.
There's no shortage of mountains here, and for the wild Pokémon, as long as the environment is suitable, it doesn't matter where they live.
"Roar!"
"Shashang!"
The spokespersons fulfilled their duty.
Gengar stuck out its tongue, suddenly retrieving a megaphone speaker from its belly and placing it before Hydreigon's mouth, giving it a thumbs-up.
Hydreigon's three heads looked at it simultaneously, nodding in approval, and began to shout loudly.
"Shashang——!!"
The blaring megaphone was deafening.
Baimu covered his ears, his mouth twitching, as he said to Gengar, "Where did you get the megaphone speaker? I don't remember buying this!"
"Heeheehee~"
Gengar pressed its fat claw against one ear, animatedly indicating it got it from Shanren during a banquet yesterday, thinking at the time it could be used for pranks.
Unexpectedly, it was put to use the very next day.
Baimu was speechless, giving it a thumbs-up.
His Gengar had a developing potential akin to Doraemon; at this rate, anything might come out of its fourth-dimensional belly in the future.
"Baimu..."
Helena, covering her ears, stared at him in shock, a look of surprise flashing across her face.
It wasn't that she thought he was a capitalist who deserved to hang from a lamppost but was surprised he came up with such a solution.
The wild Pokémon had always been helping improve the environment, relying on seeds, saplings, and grass obtained from Pyrite Town to breathe life into many desolate lands.
Baimu's request didn't really count as a request.
Moreover, he actively solved a portion of the Pokémon's food problem.
The food distributed by the Rescue Organization was allocated by N based on need, barely filling each Pokémon's belly to stave off hunger.
If Baimu could share part of the burden, even if only for a few thousand, N would have some flexibility in allocation.
As for that other mountain...
It would take five or six years at the fastest before they would have the energy to improve it; Helena knew at their current pace, creating a Pokémon Paradise would take decades, if not a century.
At the time, both she and Babina were somewhat despairing, but N smiled and said, at least it's not a goal with no hope in sight.
The wild Pokémon continued to stir.
With the assistance of Aggron and Hydreigon's translations, they naturally understood the meaning.
A small portion couldn't accept it.
After all the effort to find and build a new home, to hand it over to a newcomer, it's hard to swallow.
Most Pokémon brains couldn't understand human concepts like first-come-first-serve and rightful reasons; they only felt they had contributed to this land and shouldn't be driven away.
Of course.
Baimu's content wasn't without temptation. Helena also didn't want too intense a conflict to erupt among them.
So there was only one solution—
Fight!
In the world of Wild Pokémon, whether it's deciding territory ownership or resolving conflicts, battles can solve everything, raw and primal.
The Lycanroc stepped forward and barked.
Porygon II explained: 'They said if you want to agree, you must defeat them.'
'Do all the Wild Pokémon think like this?'
'It seems so.'
'In that case... anyone who wants to fight, step forward! We're willing to give this opportunity!' Baimu's face showed no fear; he even gave a wild grin.
The Aggrons exchanged a glance and grinned maliciously.
Facing hundreds of Pokémon attacking together might be overwhelming, but if it's just a few dozen... or a hundred or so, they're absolutely not afraid!
Helena's face changed: 'Baimu...'
'Don't worry, the Aggrons will hold back, and it's very common for Pokémon to decide outcomes by power, isn't it?' he said with a smile.
Helena wanted to say she was worried about his safety, but considering Baimu's track record outside, she couldn't help but remain silent.
Meanwhile, on the Wild Pokémon side.
After a bout of noise, only around seventy Wild Pokémon stepped forward, as Baimu had anticipated.
The low number actually made sense.
Powerful Pokémon are indeed few in number, even among those that Pokémon smugglers bring to Ore.
When capturing Wild Pokémon, they not only consider energy levels but also whether a type of Pokémon is popular, and in the market for selling Pokémon, energy level is only a small part of what really determines the price.
Moreover, courageous and battle-ready Pokémon are even rarer; most Pokémon do not have a high desire to take the initiative in fights, and if not caught by Trainers, they might not fight more than a hundred battles in their entire lifetime.
Hunting?
The animation version of Pokémon doesn't involve hunting, but the game version does.
A crowd of Wild Pokémon dispersed, leaving enough space for those participating in the battle.
In an instant.
The surrounding area became empty.
Led by the Lycanrocs, the Wild Pokémon group each screamed.
'Awooo—'
'Roar!'
'Since it's decided, go Aggron, let them know you are the master of this mountain!' Baimu and Mawile jumped off its shoulder.
Seeing this, Helena hurriedly said: 'You're only sending Aggron!?'
'If nothing unexpected happens, it alone is enough.'
Baimu gently took out the Key Stone, pressed his finger on it, and softly said: 'Shining silver brilliance, Super Evolution.'
Boom!
Electric Light shot flying.
In the astonished eyes of a crowd of Wild Pokémon, Aggron was enveloped in dazzling colorful light, rapidly transforming in appearance!
'Grrr— Roar—'
Lightning-like roar echoed across the sky.
In an instant.
The Silver Fortress reflecting dazzling splendor landed, its weighty presence like a mountain stirred up torrential air currents and sand that filled the earth and sky.
Hoo!
'Awo...'
The Lycanrocs involuntarily raised their paws, their minds shaken and gazes dazed; the crisis premonition that had been off line almost made their heads explode at this moment.
Too terrifying!
'Roar!'
Mega Aggron wouldn't be polite with these guys, its water-blue gaze focused as it leapt forward without hesitation, letting the silver halo envelop it, forming a giant light bullet-like glittering color.
Explosive Leap—
Heavyweight Charge!!
Boom!!
It smashed into the heap of Wild Pokémon like a Gusta Train Cannon shell!
In an instant, countless sand and rocks shot into the sky, impacting outward along with the air currents, causing a large circle of Wild Pokémon to be blown away!
Screams and miserable cries echoed endlessly.
Helena was dumbfounded: 'Wait a minute? Isn't it one-on-one?'
'It's one-on-one indeed, just one to challenge the whole group.' Baimu shrugged.