The Quick Dragon Elder clearly knew some inside information, but he did not intend to reveal it now.
He was holding the photograph and did not seem to have any intention of returning it to Yun Guancheng…
"Then you, too, should accept the challenge," the Quick Dragon Elder said, before turning to the two Dragonites beside him, "Which of you two will take charge of his trial?"
The Dragonite on the right, capable of Mind Induction and with the look of a leader, was about to step forward, but the Quick Dragon Envoy on the left who had brought Fang Yuan and his group over had already taken a step and patted its chest as a gesture of assurance.
"Awoo~~" The Quick Dragon Envoy nodded to the Elder, signaling that everything was in its care.
Its two long and slender antennae on the top of its head moved, and it slowly stepped in front of Fang Yuan.
"Hmm… I leave it to you," the Quick Dragon Elder said quietly, then turned to the other Dragonite beside him.
The meaning was clear… It was time for them to return.
After taking Yun Guancheng's photograph and entrusting Fang Yuan and Yun Guancheng to the two Pokémon, the Quick Dragon Elder and the other Dragonite slowly took to the air and flew towards the depths of the Dragon Cave.
Seeing this, Yun Guancheng scratched his head. Was he going to check some records???
No matter… It's better to go through the trial first…
Yun Guancheng glanced at his formidable Garchomp, fell silent for a moment, and then looked back at Fang Yuan and the smiling Quick Dragon Envoy, his face darkening before he suddenly felt a twinge in his stomach.
Why does Fang Yuan seem more like a Dragon Trainer than himself…? This Fang Yuan is unexpectedly annoying.
…
"Ah hahaha… We meet again." After Yun Guancheng followed his Garchomp away, only Fang Yuan, the Quick Dragon Envoy, Sun Eevee, Milotic, and the mobile Rotom were left.
Fang Yuan, thrilled to greet the Quick Dragon Envoy, unexpectedly noticed the Quick Dragon Envoy sneaking glances at Milotic…
Oh…?
Fang Yuan was taken aback for a moment; the Quick Dragon Envoy too realized its gaffe and, with a hint of red on its face, awkwardly used its short arms to scratch its head to dispel the embarrassment.
"Boo-woo~~~" The Quick Dragon Envoy quickly let out its growl.
"Rotom~~~ It's asking if you want to go now to meet with the leading line of Dragonites," the mobile Rotom flew over quickly, translating.
The two Dragonites capable of Mind Induction had not given it much respect, but now it was finally its turn to play a role.
"Okay…" Fang Yuan was about to retrieve Milotic into the Poké Ball to follow the Quick Dragon Envoy, but hesitated, remembering the Quick Dragon Envoy's recent behavior.
Perhaps… let Milotic stay by his side?
In the eyes of these Dragon Type Fairy, Milotic, which only consumes Blue Energy Blocks to increase its Beauty Degree and does not partake in human food, must seem like a "peerless beauty," perhaps even more attractive than the Milotic dwelling in Dragon Valley…
Since Milotic is so confident about its looks, let it use its charms to bring home a Dragon Type hatchling on its own if it can!!!
However, no sooner had this thought crossed his mind, Fang Yuan regretted it; no, that would be too low, he was not a scrub Trainer, and Milotic, being like a daughter he had raised, should not be used to seduce others.
With his own charisma, even without Milotic by his side, he would surely be able to win over the leading line… Hmm…
Having thought it through, Fang Yuan took out the Poké Ball and recalled Milotic into the ball.
Sun Eevee, having silently witnessed the entire scene, sighed.
Additionally, the Quick Dragon Envoy as well, shook its antennae with a tinge of regret.
At this time, the Dance of Ten Thousand Dragons had just ended, but the celebration was far from over, and would continue for the entire day.
"Roar-woo~~~"
The Quick Dragon Envoy stepped forward, inquiring more thoroughly about Fang Yuan's requirements.
The conditions for subduing the leading line's Dratini, Dragonair, and Dragonite were not uniform.
In addition to requiring strength from a human Trainer, they also considered the Trainer's character…
"Rest assured, rest assured, I'll qualify in every aspect, both in abilities and character, I am among the best of the young generation," Fang Yuan said with a smile, confident.
Following behind, Sun Eevee… sighed silently once more.
"Roar-woo~~~" Hearing Fang Yuan's words, the Quick Dragon Envoy nodded in relief.
However, at the same time, Fang Yuan thought of a question and asked, "That… The Quick Dragons leading the line, they all know Godspeed Moves, right?"
Although Yun Guancheng said only those Quick Dragons that mastered Godspeed Moves belonged to the leading line, Fang Yuan still wanted to confirm it personally, to avoid any disappointment later on.
"Boo-woo!!" The Quick Dragon Envoy affirmed loudly.
The members of the clan that lead the line indeed all possess Godspeed Moves and can master them even as Dratinis, which is to say their talents are exceptional.
But as he spoke, the Quick Dragon Envoy let out a lonely laugh, heartachingly saying that, in fact, there was one exception.
"What exception?" Fang Yuan asked curiously.
"Bo wu!!!!" The Quick Dragon Envoy scratched its head, hesitating for a moment before bitterly introducing Fang Yuan.
It had a friend who, from birth, was just an ordinary Dratini, and after evolving into a Dragonair, still had nothing special about it.
But if one had to say it had a special talent, it would be in Flying, in terms of Flying Skills as well as controlling Twisters, it outshone its peers.
However, being extremely skilled in Flying, while a matter of pride within the clan of Quick Dragons... if that Dragonair was not adept at combat, then no one would care about its Flying talent because, after all, even strong Flying talent cannot surpass the Godspeed Quick Dragons that lead the line.
This Dratini was ordinary from birth, and still quite plain after evolving into a Dragonair, but upon evolving into a Dragonite, it became extraordinary.
This extraordinariness... was not a good thing, but rather a bad thing, for it had contracted a strange ailment.
Because of this strange ailment, this Dragonite became a very special one within the clan, and under certain specific conditions, this Dragonite too could use Godspeed Moves.
However, these specific conditions were even more difficult to control than being in a Neck Scale State.
The specific condition was... sleepwalking during Rest.
"Rotom!!!!" Hearing the Quick Dragon Envoy mention the symptoms of the strange ailment, the cell phone Rotom suddenly started exclaiming in shock.
Could it be sleepwalking combat syndrome???
Sleepwalking combat syndrome is a symptom caused by an anomaly in spiritual power, similar to the Confused state after an Outrage.
Afflicted individuals enter a sleepwalking State during Rest and awaken a second combat persona through Sleep Talk Moves. Under this second persona, both their combat consciousness and abilities are stronger than when awake.
But the downside is possibly more severe than the Neck Scale State. While many Pokémon with good talents can overcome the Neck Scale State through training, those with sleepwalking combat syndrome find it very difficult to stay awake during Rest, and once Sleep Talk is activated, they lose their reason and might even attack their companions...
Having this strange ailment, this Dragonite dared not Rest and even held the record for staying awake for several weeks.
The only benefit this sleepwalking syndrome might bring is allowing the Dragonite to use the Godspeed Moves of the clan leaders while sleepwalking... However, unfortunately, these are uncontrollable, turning what should be a good thing into a disaster.
Even the Elder of the Dragon Cave has not yet found a way to improve the symptoms and can only keep watch by its side.
"Sleepwalking combat syndrome!!?" Fang Yuan frowned upon hearing the explanation from cell phone Rotom.
Currently, in the whole world, there are indeed a few cases of this strange ailment Rotom, but an effective treatment has not been found Rotom..." the cell phone Rotom lamented.
Having such a talent... is also a burden!
This ailment made Fang Yuan think of Psyduck, which awakens stronger Superpower because of headaches.
However, when compared, sleepwalking combat syndrome seems more sinister.
An anomaly of spiritual power caused by Rest and Sleep Talk Moves, resulting in a sleepwalking ailment?
"But..." Fang Yuan looked at the Quick Dragon Envoy, emphasizing each word with a serious expression: "The friend you're talking about... it's not you, right?"
"Ao wu?!" As Fang Yuan finished speaking, the Quick Dragon Envoy was startled and stepped back.
How did Fang Yuan guess? Hadn't it said it was a friend?
Seeing the Quick Dragon Envoy's action only validated Fang Yuan's guess... he covered his head... so it really was... no wonder the Quick Dragon's expressions and Emotions were so off while telling the story... truly adorably naive.
But then, Fang Yuan laughed out loud, stopped walking, and said to the gloomy-faced Quick Dragon Envoy: "I've changed my mind, I'm not going to find that clan leader anymore, would you like to come with me?"
"Since there's no cure on Dragon Island, I can take you to look elsewhere. As long as we don't give up, we'll always find a way for you to Rest peacefully."
With Fang Yuan's words, the Quick Dragon Envoy stiffened... looking at the earnest Fang Yuan, he pointed at himself...
The Quick Dragon Envoy had never imagined that after admitting to having the strange ailment, Fang Yuan would offer such an invitation. Wasn't Fang Yuan worried that it might bring trouble because of this strange ailment?
Rotom was also very surprised by Fang Yuan's choice, revealing a shocked expression.
But Eevee wasn't so surprised, that's just like Fang Yuan...
Fang Yuan really liked this Quick Dragon Envoy, both its personality and its abilities. Hearing that it hadn't dared to sleep for a long time because of the strange ailment, Fang Yuan exhaled and felt pity. Though there were no known Healing cases from the outside, Fang Yuan thought maybe they could seek help from the Thousand-year Gengar in the Sun and Moon Forest with top-Level combat Power proficient in Illusion Technique Hypnosis. If that didn't work, they could go to Sky Crown Mountain to find Emuritto. With the power of a Legendary Pokémon, resurrection was possible, and although Emuritto might not have powers as great as bringing back the dead, as the God of Emotion... helping the Dragonite control its sleepwalking syndrome might be feasible.
Besides that, Fang Yuan could think of many other methods to try...
"Dragonite, would you like to come with me?"