Chapter 262: Elite-Level Golem! A Gap in Strength?

"Stop!"

Diancie, seeing the Sacred Diamond being hauled away, panicked and rushed toward the construction site.

Natsume casually opened the Farm's teleportation array while also noticing the Golem that had been mentioned repeatedly.

Name: Golem
Type: Rock/Ground
Level: 71
Ability: Rock Head
Moves: Heavy Slam, Explosion, Earthquake，Rock Slide，Stealth Rock，Stone Edge

"Elite level?"

Natsume was surprised by the Golem's level and data.

At that moment, Karl also noticed Diancie rushing out.

His eyes lit up with excitement. "Today really is my lucky day."

"Golem, Rock Slide!"

Golem raised its hand, condensing a massive boulder.

As Golem prepared to hurl the boulder at Diancie, it suddenly realized that the boulder was no longer under its control.

An overwhelming Inner Focus had taken hold of the boulder.

"Golem?"

Golem looked up in confusion, only to see cracks forming in the giant boulder above it.

The next moment—

Bam~

A deafening explosion echoed as Golem's Rock Slide shattered in mid-air.

Shards of rock scattered in all directions, and thick smoke filled the air.

"Cough, cough."

Karl covered his mouth, coughing twice before looking ahead. "Who's there?!"

"Show yourself!"

Natsume, Gardevoir, and the Frosmoth emerged from the forest.

"Mind telling me what you're doing here?"

Karl glared at Natsume. "Who are you?"

"My name is Natsume."

"Natsume?"

Karl recalled Sorina mentioning that name.

This person was apparently a well-known Gym Leader in the Japan League.

Karl sneered. "This isn't part of the Japan League."

"What I do here is none of your business."

Natsume shrugged. "You've stolen my little apprentice's home, so it is my business."

Hearing this, Karl's expression darkened. "So, you're determined to meddle?"

Natsume chuckled. "Oh my, are you threatening me?"

"Don't get cocky!"

Karl shouted angrily, then threw two Poké Balls at Natsume.

Bang~

The Poké Balls opened, and red light shot out in front of Natsume.

"Feraligatr!"

A Feraligatr and a Krookodile appeared before Natsume.

"Krookodile!"

Feraligatr opened its massive jaws, ready to bite down on Natsume.

Meanwhile, Krookodile swung its claws, using Brick Break directly at Natsume.

Natsume reacted quickly, teleporting backward to dodge the attacks.

"That was ruthless."

Natsume looked at Karl behind the two Pokémon. "Throwing Poké Balls right at a Trainer? If I'd been any slower, your Pokémon would've taken me out."

Karl narrowed his eyes. "Lucky you."

At the same time, Blaziken and Greninja rushed forward from Natsume's side.

"Greninja!"

Greninja's Water Shuriken shot toward Feraligatr.

"Blaziken!"

Blaziken charged at Krookodile with Flame Charge!

"Krookodile!"

Krookodile swiftly turned, its tail glowing with a faint blue light, and lashed out at Blaziken.

Dragon Tail missed.

Natsume quickly scanned the data of the two Pokémon.

To his surprise, both Pokémon were only level 50 and 52.

While their battle strength wasn't bad, the gap between them and Golem was significant.

Karl, seeing his team standing idle, barked, "What are you all waiting for?!"

"Attack!"

"Yes, sir!"

"Sneasel!"

Behind Natsume, the Weavile Leader gestured, and the Weavile used Quick Attack.

They ignored the opposing Pokémon and instead targeted the Trainers directly.

Ruthless carnivorous wild Pokémon.

The Frosmoth, who had guided them, exchanged glances before flying above the chaotic battlefield.

Ice Shard, Icy Wind, and various other moves rained down on Karl and his team.

"Abomasnow!"

The ground trembled slightly as Abomasnow roared.

Abomasnow charged forward, its movements sending snow flying into the air.

Karl, his face dark, focused entirely on Natsume. "Golem, Stealth Rock!"

Whoosh~ Whoosh~ Whoosh~

The air shimmered as a swarm of flickering boulders flew toward Natsume.

Gardevoir looked up, and a powerful Psychic energy spread.

Bam~

Golem's Stealth Rock exploded mid-air!

Thick smoke, like gray clouds, pressed down onto the snowy ground.

Karl continued his orders. "Stone Edge!"

Golem slammed its hands into the ground.

Rumble~

The ground shook.

Sharp stone pillars shot up from beneath Gardevoir's feet.

Gardevoir instantly vanished, reappearing in the air.

At the same time, Gardevoir's hands glowed as it prepared to unleash Psycho Cut.

Just as Gardevoir was about to strike, a figure dashed forward.

"Sirfetch'd!"

In Sirfetch'd's hand, green energy surged along its blade, forming a massive green light sword.

"Sirfetch'd!"

Sirfetch'd swung the light sword mercilessly at Golem.

Leaf Blade!

Meanwhile, behind Natsume.

Natsume's attention was no longer on the enemies in front of him.

He was now frowning at the vast expanse of withered trees.

"What's going on here?"

Zacian walked up to Natsume, shocked. "I sense a terrifying energy draining the life force from everything around us."

Natsume looked at the ground, feeling a headache coming on. "It was just a guess before."

"But given the situation, I think I'm right."

Natsume stared at the ground, where the snow had mysteriously melted. "Beneath us sleeps Yveltal, the God of Death."

Quest Triggered: The Awakening God of Death - Yveltal

Task Requirements: Yveltal is waking from its slumber. It will bring destruction and death. Please return it to sleep.

Quest Reward: All Farm Pokémon gain +1 level; Treasure Draw2; Rare Candy3.