**Chapter 238: The Shedding**
The moment he saw the black mass, Bai Feng used Teleport to arrive beside it, took off his outer jacket, and covered it. Only then did that feeling of fear and discomfort finally disappear.
As expected, the secret under Mimikyu's disguise is not something that should be casually explored.
"Cough cough~"
After being covered by Bai Feng's jacket, Mimikyu struggled twice before stopping. Only then did Bai Feng shift his attention to the "Eternatus" beside him.
At this moment, the "Eternatus" had fallen apart, shattering into several sections that lay on the Ground. The Mimikyu without its disguise had just fallen out from its head area.
It was clear this wasn't the real Eternatus, but the aura of a Legendary Pokémon it emitted couldn't be wrong.
"What exactly is going on?" Bai Feng looked at a scientist who was still awake and asked.
But that scientist looked at Bai Feng with a face full of resentment. He resented Bai Feng for ruining their experiment, so how could he answer Bai Feng's question?
"Not answering? Do you want me to get tough?" Bai Feng threatened the other party.
At this moment, another scientist said, "Did Chairman Rose send you? Did he finally discover that we stole Eternatus's shedding?"
Hearing what this scientist said, the other scientist looked at Bai Feng with astonishment: "You're Chairman Rose's person? So that's it, Chairman Rose finally found out, hahaha..."
Their words left Bai Feng completely confused. Don't assign me random identities! I have absolutely nothing to do with your Chairman Rose!
Hearing the two of them talking nonsense, Bai Feng couldn't be bothered to waste more words with them. He saw his eyes suddenly emit purple radiance.
"Look at me!"
Bai Feng shouted loudly. The two scientists subconsciously looked at him. The moment their eyes met Bai Feng's, they only saw endless purple vortexes, drawing their minds and making them involuntarily want to explore.
"Tell me what this is." Bai Feng pointed at the "Eternatus" on the Ground and asked.
"Yes!"
The two scientists responded and began to explain the origin of the "Eternatus".
About two years ago, Eternatus, which was sleeping in the center of the Energy Plant in Stow-on-Side, suddenly became abnormal. It actually started shedding its body.
According to research by Rose's subordinates, thousands of years ago when Eternatus first descended upon the Pokémon World, it also shed its body once. It was precisely that shedding that caused the Galar Region to fall into chaos. Countless Wishing Stars carrying Dynamax Energy fell from the sky, and The Darkest Day thus descended.
Wishing Stars are actually fragments of Eternatus, meaning its shedding.
At that time, when Eternatus shed its body, it was at the crucial moment of its descent from space to the Pokémon World. The shedding rubbed against the atmosphere, and therefore its fragments, the Wishing Stars, scattered across various parts of Galar.
But this time's shedding, without outside interference, the people at the Energy Plant collected the complete Eternatus shedding and pieced together Eternatus's outer shell, which is the "Eternatus" Bai Feng is seeing now.
Originally, this shedding was locked away by Rose in the deepest part of the Energy Plant, but his subordinates had ulterior motives and stole the shedding.
They were originally core personnel of the Energy Plant, so they could naturally hide it from Rose and carry out the theft undetected.
Those subordinates are these scientists in front of Bai Feng. They came up with a plan they thought was brilliant, which was to rely on Eternatus's shedding to replicate a second Eternatus.
In order to make the "Eternatus" have a soul, they tried various methods and finally put a Mimikyu that had its disguise removed inside, letting Mimikyu treat Eternatus's shedding as its disguise. Unexpectedly, it actually succeeded.
It's just that the outer shell was really too heavy for Mimikyu. Therefore, hiding inside, Mimikyu was in pain every day.
Inside the outer shell, it begged the scientists to let it out, but they ignored it and even created a specific cage, locking it inside Eternatus's outer shell.
If it weren't for this battle between Bai Feng and the scientists destroying the cage, Mimikyu couldn't have gotten out on its own.
In order to make the "Eternatus" have enough energy to move, they also imitated the body organs of the real Eternatus and created a core for the Eternatus outer shell. This core could absorb and store vast amounts of energy.
To help fill the core with energy, the scientists came to Motostoke, the Energy City. Using the name of Macro Cosmos, they acquired multiple energy companies and secretly built factories and laboratories under the Mine.
But how could they have imagined that this behavior angered a Sableye? Ultimately, the Sableye brought them trouble and attracted a powerful enemy, ultimately causing the experiment to fail.
After hearing the explanation from the two, Bai Feng finally understood why this fake Eternatus would have such a strong Legendary Pokémon aura. So it was actually a complete Eternatus shedding?
He scanned the Eternatus shedding and quickly found that core on its chest. The core was about the size of a human head, entirely purplish-red, and emitted a captivating radiance.
Bai Feng could clearly feel that the core contained terrifying energy. If it were to explode, it could probably instantly destroy the entire Motostoke.
But that makes sense. The scientists went to great lengths to squeeze the acquired energy companies dry and extensively Mined the Mine to extract energy. The energy stored in this core was naturally terrifying.
These scientists really had some skill. They actually managed to replicate Eternatus's core. Although Bai Feng didn't know how much power this core possessed compared to the original, its energy storage ability alone was terrifying enough.
After thinking for a moment, Bai Feng put this core and the Eternatus shedding together into his Distortion Space.
The Eternatus shedding is also a great treasure. There's no reason for me to let it go once it's in my hands, Bai Feng thought to himself.
As the Eternatus shedding disappeared, the Dynamax Energy in the entire Underground factory quickly dissipated. The purplish-red radiance disappeared. At the same time, those Dynamaxed Coalossal outside also instantly returned to their original forms.
Radiance flashed in Bai Feng's eyes, and those two scientists he had hypnotized fainted.
Mimikyu had long been resentful of these people. Seeing them fall one by one, it dragged Bai Feng's jacket, lifted the jacket's sleeve, and fiercely whipped their faces.
Until their cheeks were swollen from being whipped, Mimikyu was only barely satisfied.
Coming out of the Underground factory, Bai Feng said to Sableye and Mimikyu, "Alright, let's part ways here. Later, go find Officer Jenny and bring her here. Those people will receive the punishment they deserve."
Sableye and Mimikyu nodded repeatedly, expressing sincere gratitude to Bai Feng.
"Well... goodbye!"
Bai Feng waved towards Sableye and Mimikyu. The next second, he disappeared in front of the two Pokémon together with Mewtwo. When they reappeared, they were already back inside the aircraft.
At this moment, the commotion outside had largely subsided. The flames were extinguished by the rain controlled by Dragonair. The rampaging Coalossal, Carkol, and Rolycoly were controlled by Brionne. The citizens were also unharmed under the protection and healing of Bai Ye and Bayleef...
"Everyone, come back! We're leaving!"
At this moment, Bai Feng's voice resounded in the Pokémon's hearts. Bai Ye immediately used Teleport, bringing Brionne, Dragonair, and Bayleef back onto the aircraft.
After Bai Feng went and paid for the charging, the aircraft quietly took off.
By the time Officer Jenny finished the work she was handling and wanted to go thank the heroic young man who saved the western suburbs of Motostoke, she found she couldn't find him anywhere.
At this moment, a Sableye and a strangely dressed Mimikyu appeared before her eyes.
Meanwhile, at Macro Cosmos Headquarters in Stow-on-Side, Secretary Oleana walked into the President's office and said to Rose, who was looking out the Window:
"Chairman, there's news about the missing shedding. Not long ago, a reaction indicating a large amount of Dynamax Energy appeared was detected in Motostoke. The shedding was there, there's no mistake."
Rose turned around and said to Oleana, "Have our people there investigate."
"Yes!"
Oleana's work efficiency was very high. Coupled with the fact that the matter in Motostoke caused a big stir and Macro Cosmos's reputation was affected, she quickly figured out the whole story.
"Chairman, the shedding did appear there, but it disappeared again."
"What about those Gamma people?" Rose asked.
"They are in Officer Jenny's hands," Oleana replied. Speaking of this, she paused for a moment, frowned, and continued, "It will be difficult for us to get them back from the Officer Jenny Clan."
"Continue investigating the whereabouts of the shedding," Rose said.
"Yes!" Oleana responded. "However..."
"Something else?" Rose frowned.
"Please look at this."
Saying this, Oleana handed the tablet computer in her hand to Rose. On it was playing the scene of Bai Feng leading his Pokémon to save Motostoke.
"This young man..." Rose fell into thought. "Why does he look a bit familiar?"
"Chairman, he's the young man who was with Lysandre during the auction," Oleana reminded him.
"It's him!" After Oleana said that, Rose remembered. "You suspect the shedding fell into his hands?"
Oleana nodded.
"This young man is very strong. It is indeed possible," Rose said thoughtfully. "Have you investigated his background?"
Oleana nodded and handed a document to Rose. Rose glanced at it and said in surprise, "Is this all?"
Oleana replied, "His information has been encrypted by the Kalos League. We could only find this much."
Hearing this, Rose stroked his chin and said, "It seems he truly is an extraordinary individual..."
Bai Feng didn't know that someone was investigating him. At this moment, his aircraft had successfully arrived at Turffield. As soon as they reached Turffield, he couldn't wait to have Solosis drive the aircraft into the Mountain where Pupitar was located.
He was about to meet Pupitar soon. Bai Feng was looking forward to it.
Bayleef was also equally looking forward to it. At this moment, it was on the Window of Carbink's Room, looking outside with a face full of anticipation.
"Bay~ Bay~" Carbink, wake up quickly. Pupitar will be very disappointed if it doesn't see you.
Bayleef turned its head to look at the quiet Diamond cocoon on the bed, but received no response.
The aircraft had just reached the Mountain base. Bai Feng saw through the Window a flock of Skarmory squawking loudly in the air and occasionally diving down. But every time they landed, streaks of electricity would shoot out from the Ground, striking them and sending them scattering.
When Bai Feng had Solosis fly the aircraft a little lower, he then saw that the Skarmory were attacking two Toxtricity, one Amped Form, one Low Key Form.
Aren't these Pupitar's new friends? Bai Feng instantly recognized the identity of the two Pokémon.
The number of Skarmory besieging the Toxtricity brothers was considerable. Although the brothers could temporarily handle it, Bai Feng could see they were a bit flustered.
So he used Psychic Ability to perform Telepathy. His voice resounded in Tranquill's heart.
"Tranquill, help the Toxtricity!"
Tranquill had been following the aircraft outside, training its flying ability. After hearing Bai Feng's instruction, it let out a cheerful cry and instantly rushed out.
"Coo coo coo~" Watch my ability!
One of the Skarmory dove down, just about to use Steel Wing to attack the younger Toxtricity brother. Tranquill flashed beside it, its wing turned into a sharp blade. A dark luster shimmered on it.
Swish!
Tranquill swung its wing forcefully. That Skarmory let out a cry of pain and fell towards the Ground.
Night Slash is inherently prone to hitting vital points. Coupled with Tranquill's Lucky Chant bonus, critical hit is 100%.
The other Skarmory saw their companion injured, squawked loudly, and looked at Tranquill. Tranquill was not only not afraid but also taunted them.
(ω) Bleah bleah bleah~~~
While making funny faces, Tranquill wiggled its butt at them.
The provoked Skarmory were all burning with rage. They no longer had any mind to bother with the Toxtricity brothers below. One after another, they shrieked and pounced on Tranquill.
"Coo coo coo~"
Tranquill cast Tailwind on itself, its speed suddenly increased, and cast Lucky Chant on itself to prevent being hit in a vital point. Then it rode the Mountain wind and sped away, its excited cries carrying far away.
Seeing Tranquill was so mischievous, Bai Feng shook his head helplessly. Then he had Solosis control the aircraft to land.
The Toxtricity brothers were originally wondering where the Tranquill came from. They then saw an aircraft land in front of them.
Is Pupitar's Pokémon Trainer here?
Seeing this aircraft, the brothers were both excited and wary.
Bai Feng had previously left a message on the Toxtricity brothers' phone, telling them he would arrive today. Therefore, the brothers ran to the Mountain base early this morning to wait.
It's just that the brothers and Pupitar usually messed around too much in the Mountain. Therefore, they attracted many Pokémon. While waiting for Bai Feng's arrival, they had already been attacked several times. Although they managed to escape danger each time, they were inevitably a bit tired.
Looking at the aircraft in front of them, the brothers were hopeful that it was Bai Feng, but also afraid it was someone else.
Hiss~~~
With a sound, the aircraft door opened. The brothers stretched their necks and looked over.
From inside the door, a cute blue Pokémon jumped out.
(End of Chapter)