area51novel Chapter 248 Have you ever heard of Torchmoth? The special Torch Legacy! A spectacle recorded in Poké
Chapter 248 Have you ever heard of Torchmoth? The special Torch Legacy! A spectacle recorded in Poké
Chapter 248 Have you ever heard of Torchmoth? Its special ability is "Torchbearer"! A spectacle recorded in Pokémon history!
Commissioner Xiao Wang's decision to allow a streamer to speak directly with the team leader was a violation of regulations, something the team leader normally tolerated with zero tolerance.
But when he heard about Kirby's cards, he had to think twice.
Recently, this Snorlax appraiser has not only become a rising star in the live streaming world, but is also active in the Pokémon appraiser circle, even in the Pokémon academic community, and has close cooperative relationships with Pokémon centers and Pokémon conservation bureaus in many places...
This is the weight that status and position bring; even the captain of the Pokémon Center wouldn't dare hang up on Ye Yinchuan directly.
Ye Yinchuan got straight to the point:
"Your intelligence is wrong. There are almost no Pokémon or people left in the disaster area. Even if there were, they would have been charred long ago. Now there are only two things to do: one is to seal off this area, and the other is to stop the fire from spreading."
Upon hearing this, the captain's first reaction was displeasure. "What kind of status do you have as a streamer? Are you trying to teach me how to do things?"
But even if the person in the conversation is a streamer, they are definitely not an ordinary streamer.
Moreover, he needs to be even more careful about his words and actions in public.
"Then, young comrade, let me ask you this: if we don't extinguish the source of the fire, how can we stop it from spreading? Even if we forcibly stop it, when will it end? Who will bear the cost of the wasted manpower and resources?"
"Also, whether there are any survivors or Pokémon in the disaster area is not something you can just say and forget. Human lives are at stake, and the lives of Pokémon are not to be taken lightly either. We definitely need to conduct a thorough investigation."
Ye Yinchuan responded calmly to the captain's statement. He was not seeking confrontation, but rather to discuss the issues objectively.
"First, although fire moths can cause fires, they also feed on burning flames. Besides, things and oxygen will eventually burn out, so as long as we can temporarily control the fire, we don't need to worry about the source."
"Secondly, Volcarona gave a warning when it arrived. It didn't appear suddenly, but descended slowly, which gave the Pokémon and the personnel a great deal of time and space to escape..."
"Even if there are unfortunate people and Pokémon who have perished, it would be too late to go in and rescue them now. Moreover, the raging wildfires and the increasingly thin oxygen will pose great dangers to the rescue personnel. We cannot gamble with the lives of rescuers for a possibility that is almost zero."
"Third, I just overheard your battle plan. My advice is, absolutely do not touch the Volcano Moth, and do not engage in conflict with it!"
It may have designated this area as its territory simply to lay eggs, and it might leave once the egg-laying is over... You can then consider alternative plans...
But if we anger it now, the consequences will be unbearable for anyone! If the Volcano Moth goes berserk, you people are no match for it, and a much larger area, even a city, will be engulfed in its fury!
Hearing Ye Yinchuan's words, the captain was speechless, his brows furrowed, and his expression grew increasingly serious...
Coming to his senses, he was also covered in a cold sweat.
"Is this Volcarona really that dangerous? There are so many of us, and we're no match for it? We even called in a trainer from the local gym for help..."
Ye Yinchuan's position is beyond question:
"It's very dangerous! Even if the Elite Four member came, he'd be in deep trouble if he messed with Volcarona! It's on par with Tyranitar, but even more destructive! Is that clear to you?"
"Um……"
The captain fell into a brief silence.
[Pokémon Center, please listen to my advice! This streamer has been streaming for so long and has never had a mishap! Ignoring the streamer's advice will only lead to regret!]
[Actually, the captain's actions weren't wrong, it's just a pity that his understanding and vision were inferior to the streamer's, and he almost caused a disaster!]
[I doubt anyone here, including our viewers, has ever witnessed the true terror of a monstrous beast. If they knew how terrifying Tyranitar was, they would never have considered provoking this Volcarona!]
"Please wait a moment, we will seriously consider your suggestion."
After saying that, the captain hung up the phone and held an emergency meeting with several high-ranking officials and Pokémon experts.
"This is Kirby's opinion. What do you all say? Time is of the essence, and you experts, if you don't know enough about Volcarona, then speak the truth. If you are confident, then take responsibility..."
Under the captain's interrogation, the Pokémon experts at the Pokémon Center revealed their lack of knowledge about Volcarona and only realized the seriousness of the situation after hearing Snorlax's information.
"Sigh, you guys..."
The captain was exasperated. These Pokémon experts were all hired by the Pokémon Center at high salaries, and not only were they rarely needed, but they also consistently let him down in crucial moments…
On the way here, they gave a long analysis, talking a lot of fancy stuff, but it wasn't as reliable as the host's few words!
The crucial point is that if it weren't for Kirby's appraisal and Specialist Xiao Wang, this could have truly turned into a disaster...
The destruction that Volcano moths would cause if they went berserk... I don't even want to think about it!
The thought that he had initially devised a plan—one that involved confidently declaring his intention to annihilate the Volcano Moth at the slightest provocation—made him realize something was amiss.
Now it seems that I was arrogant and ignorant!
"It seems we can't completely trust these experts when encountering Pokémon whose background we don't know. It's better to be cautious... The experts at the Pokémon Center really need to be improved!"
The captain secretly became wary, no longer trusting these Pokémon experts, while the streamer named Snorlax Mirror had become the only white moonlight in his heart!
Ye Yinchuan, along with Commissioner Xiao Wang and Ah Chong, waited for the captain's final decision.
After all, as a streamer, a junior staff member, and a casual trainer, they ultimately have no way to directly interfere with the Pokémon Center's major decisions.
Even though Ye Yinchuan was so confident, it was just a suggestion. If the captain didn't accept it, then he would have to think of other ways.
Soon, Commissioner Xiao Wang got the communication, and he pointed to the communication device with great joy:
"Host, Ah Chong, the captain has approved it! The original battle plan has been completely overturned. We'll formulate a new plan according to your suggestion! We're about to begin!"
Upon hearing this news, Ye Yinchuan breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Fortunately, the other party, as a high-ranking member of the Pokémon Center, was willing to listen to advice and had a brain. If they had encountered someone particularly stubborn and blindly followed the original battle plan, they would have been doomed.
The next day, the major incident of the Vulcan moth going berserk will likely shake the entire nation of China.
Just imagine for a moment: if that were really the case, Ye Yinchuan could actually gain a huge amount of attention and influence... after all, the matter has blown up, and his suggestion was absolutely correct...
But Ye Yinchuan absolutely refused to accept such a blood-soaked bun.
Right now, this is the best outcome.
Next, Ye Yinchuan and the viewers in the live stream witnessed the Pokémon Center and the fire department personnel and Pokémon working together to build a defense line and prevent the fire from spreading further...
"Host, I'd like to ask if we can use professional fire-fighting equipment to film and investigate the situation of the fire moth, so that we can be prepared in advance and prevent the fire moth's next move."
The captain appeared on screen and spoke directly with Ye Yinchuan.
"It shouldn't be a big problem. As long as they don't get too close, the Volcano shouldn't be provoked like that..."
However, there is definitely a risk of equipment damage; if you can tolerate that, you should give it a try.
"If we can successfully record this, it will be an incredibly valuable record, a major breakthrough and help in our understanding of Volcarona, this disaster Pokémon..."
We have several of these devices that can play images in real time. These were originally used for search and rescue operations, but now they're being used on the Volcano moth.
Upon hearing this, Ye Yinchuan nodded. This way, while monitoring the fire moth, they could also confirm that there were no more people in the disaster area who needed rescue, which was considered foolproof.
The equipment the captain mentioned is a drone that mimics the appearance of a Pokémon, and the mimicry is a Pokémon called Talonflame, a Fire-type and Flying-type Pokémon, which is quite fitting.
"Hmm... what a coincidence? The Volcano Moth just happened to appear, and there's fire-resistant aerial photography equipment available?"
Ye Yinchuan was somewhat surprised.
The captain explained:
"We experience frequent forest fires here, so this equipment is specifically used for monitoring fire conditions and search and rescue operations..."
Ye Yinchuan nodded.
Although at first I thought the captain's plan was a bit too outrageous, and his tough attitude made him seem reckless and arrogant...
But now it seems they acted swiftly and decisively, relying on past experience and adhering to general principles...
Unfortunately, their lack of understanding of the Volcano moth almost led to a major disaster.
Now that they've worked together, Ye Yinchuan's opinion has changed quite a bit.
The large screen in front of us is simultaneously displaying footage taken by several drones...
"This is Volcarona? Its size... it's like a small building? You guys told me at the beginning that Bug-type Pokémon weren't a threat?"
Clearly, the Pokémon Center had only received an emergency call and roughly knew that Volcarona was the evolved form of Molotov cocktail, assuming it was a "normal" wildfire caused by a Pokémon...
But I never expected that this thing would be a disaster Pokémon, on par with Tyranitar, but even more destructive.
Now that they saw the size of the Volcano Moth, the captain and his men had a general idea of what it was like.
"What is it doing?"
The fire moth lay in a low-lying area ablaze with flames, its six wings spread out like a strange, burning flower, or like the sun fallen to the ground...
"It's very likely laying eggs; there's a significant amount of Pokémon energy concentrated in its abdomen!"
Ye Yinchuan conducted an analysis.
And he finally had the chance to read the panel of this fire moth—
【Pokémon: Volcarona】
[Level: 62]
[Attributes: Insect, Fire]
[Gender: Female]
[Racial stats: A-rank (550)]
Individual Value: S-rank (190)
【Characteristics: Flame Body, Insect Premonition】
[Personality: Gentle]
[Evolutionary Path: Burning Bug - Volcano Moth]
[Skills: Butterfly Dance, Fire Dance, Insect Resistance, Charged Flame Strike, Flash Charge, Flame Vortex, Wind Rising, Spark... Flame Wheel, Absorb, Insect Chirp, Hot Wind, Instant Amnesia, Storm, Large Flame Burst]
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[Status: Aging and near death, laying eggs]
【Special Feature: Torch Relay】
Looking at the stats of the Fire Moth, Ye Yinchuan sighed inwardly. In this world, the Fire Moth's stats were still only 550?
Originally, Ye Yinchuan still harbored a sliver of hope that Volcarona's base stats might be buffed to the same level as Tyranitar...
But now it seems he was overthinking things.
However, a base stat total of 550 is still quite strong.
Needless to say, his level is 62, which means he can easily dominate most high-level jungle areas.
An S-rank individual value means that this Volcarona is an elite member of the powerful Volcarona species...
The dual characteristics were slightly unexpected by Ye Yinchuan, but not too outrageous.
After all, even some ordinary Pokémon can have two abilities, so this Volcarona is pretty awesome...
The moves that Volcarona has mastered are not to be underestimated by Ye Yinchuan. The combination of Butterfly Dance and Fire Dance goes without saying, and the 120-power Flame Charge, can you withstand it?
Of course, the Volcarona might be like the game's setting, specializing in special attacks. That's okay, it also has the 110-power Fireball and the Flame Vortex that can trap and kill enemies...
The only pity is that this fire moth was old and near death.
But Ye Yinchuan was not wrong; the fire moth was indeed laying eggs.
"Could it be a dying fire moth, nearing the end of its life, planning to lay its eggs and then die?"
When such thoughts arise, the vast sea of fire before my eyes, and the fire moths lurking there, evoke a poignant sense of life and death intertwined...
Even a powerful moth has its lifespan coming to an end!
Regardless, after noticing the final trait on the Vulcan Moth's panel, Ye Yinchuan knew that today's live stream was destined to have a thrilling highlight!
At this moment, the Volcarona seemed to have detected the drone's presence. This was because its ability, "Bug Sense," not only boosted the power of Bug-type moves but also granted it powerful sensory abilities...
boom!
Powerful flames swirled around the Volcano Moths, rising like fiery dragons and spreading outwards, sweeping up ashes from the ground and creating a storm...
Under this terrifying attack, some of these drones were hit and exploded into countless fragments, while others fell to the ground and were destroyed on the spot...
Seeing this, Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but feel sorry for them, because if all these drones crashed, it wouldn't just be a loss of equipment, but they would all miss a rare and historic moment...
About the Volcano moth, or rather, about the egg that the Volcano moth is about to lay!
"It was almost completely destroyed... Is this the power of the Volcano?"
Upon witnessing this scene, the captain broke out in a cold sweat. Recalling his previous operational plan to eliminate the Volcano Moth, he realized that no matter how many heads he took, it wouldn't be enough.
What kind of gym leader could Volcarona wipe out the entire team with just one of their moves!
"This is a vortex of fire."
Ye Yinchuan said calmly.
[Holy crap? These are level 35 fire vortexes? They're as thick as fire dragons...]
[I didn't believe it before, but now I understand. What's powerful isn't the move itself, but the Pokémon that uses it... It's said that even the most ordinary collision can unleash destructive power like a landslide when used by a powerful Pokémon!]
"At least one drone survived!"
At this moment, a scene that had gone black on the screen lit up again.
Ye Yinchuan's slumped heart was instantly lifted, and he was in high spirits:
"My family, you are truly blessed! I didn't want to say this at first, afraid of spoiling your fun, but now that I have the chance, I'll say it..."
This fire moth is no ordinary creature, and its eggs will also be extraordinary. We may very well witness a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle!
What? What did you say?
[Host, you better not be exaggerating! I was going to pick up my girlfriend, but now that you've said that, I'll have to watch the whole thing before I go!]
Ye Yinchuan's eyes also flashed, and he said without hesitation:
"Among the Volcano moths, there is an elite individual. This individual lays only one egg at a time, and this egg will inherit its abilities and level, gaining not only greater potential and a higher starting point..."
After being born, it will quickly hatch and grow, transforming into the legendary fire cocoon and directly evolving into the Volcano Moth!
[Holy crap? Streamer, are you kidding me? You mean, a Volcarona lays an egg, it hatches on the spot, and then evolves into a Volcarona? That doesn't follow the law of conservation of energy!]
At this rate, wouldn't the Volcano moth be able to reproduce rapidly? The world would be destroyed!
"Don't worry, this special fire moth also has a limitation: it can only lay eggs when it is about to die, and after laying eggs, it will die quickly..."
Wait a minute? If abilities and levels can be inherited, wouldn't that be a form of immortality? It's just that memories can't be inherited...
[Really? You found out, streamer?]
"Of course I know, it's written in the ancient books. I just looked at it carefully before I dared to be sure... According to the records in the ancient books, this kind of fire moth is generally larger and stronger than ordinary fire moths..."
Normally it has no other distinguishing features, but when it is time to lay eggs, all six wings light up, and the energy is concentrated on its abdomen, forming a torch-like pattern...
Therefore, this special ability to inherit is also known as "Torchbearing," and the Volcano moth that possesses this ability is called the Torchmoth!
[What a clever trick by Torchmoth! A double entendre indeed!]
Wow... He looks so handsome! Do we really have a chance to meet him?
At this moment, the operator controlling the drone had slightly trembling hands, bright eyes, and a faint breath coming from the corner of his mouth…
He just faked a crash with the drone, thus avoiding being destroyed by the Volcano...
Now this drone is lying on the ground, observing everything about the Volcano moth.
If everything is really as this streamer says, then this historic Pokémon record will be documented by him, and he may also be recorded in history, even if only in a small corner!
"here we go!"
Someone exclaimed, and everyone's attention turned to them.
The fire moth's six wings spread outwards, bursting forth with intense energy. The surrounding flames and energy swirled towards the wings, illuminating a special energy circuit on the fire moth's body. Just as Ye Yinchuan had said, the energy converged into a rune resembling a torch...
The process was incredibly shocking; everyone gaped, yet not a single sound was uttered…
Endless energy and vortexes converged, forming a massive firestorm that soared into the sky. From a distance, this firestorm resembled a torch, and at the end of the torch, the six spiraling points resembled the outline of the sun...
Finally, the energy converged, within the light.
Volcarona laid a Pokémon egg enveloped in flames, its runes and energy incredibly intense...
The fire moth that gives birth to offspring quickly turns pale and old, as if it has turned into a shell, drifting away in the flames, turning into ashes, turning into fuel...
The egg cracked open and hatched at an astonishing speed, and a burning insect covered in flames emerged from the shell. As soon as it was born, the insect's body swelled up as if it were being blown by the wind...
Then the flames contracted, like strands of silk, coiling around the burning insect's body to form a huge, burning cocoon of fire...
The fiery cocoon, like a beating heart, flickered uncertainly amidst the flames and ashes...
"Generally speaking, before a Burning Worm evolves into a Volcarona, it will form a fire cocoon like this. This Burning Worm has already begun to evolve inside this cocoon."
Ye Yinchuan remained silent and breathless throughout the entire process.
Only after the fire cocoon formed did he have a moment to catch his breath and explain the situation to the audience!
(End of this chapter)