Framed

On the other side, Charizard and Shiftry quickly determined the victor in their battle.

Charizard and Shiftry were of similar levels, but Shiftry's strength was slightly inferior to that of Charizard.

However, this particular Shiftry seemed to have undergone some unique training, making it fierce and deadly in combat, which caused some difficulties for Charizard.

Nevertheless, Charizard eventually emerged victorious, defeating Shiftry.

After dealing with the two Pokémon, Yuga had Gengar and Mismagius search the surroundings but found no suspicious individuals.

However, Yuga was certain that these two Pokémon had been instructed by someone.

This wasn't the modern world where wild Pokémon could wander into human settlements. The chances of that happening here were extremely slim.

Yuga recalled Charizard and Breloom and had Gengar bring the two Pokémon along as they prepared to find a secluded spot for questioning.

In a wooded area, the two Pokémon awoke, bound by Gengar's Mean Look.

Yuga began questioning them about their owner's identity.

However, these two Pokémon were incredibly stubborn and refused to speak, even being tortured under Gengar's Curses move.

Just as Yuga was considering having Gengar use hypnosis for interrogation, both Pokémon simultaneously took their own lives.

Yuga couldn't fathom how they did it, but in the blink of an eye, their bodies turned cold.

Encountering this, Yuga decided not to linger any longer and returned to the royal palace.

As for the bodies of Shiftry and Swellow, Yuga casually dug a hole and buried them.

Yuga believed that the owner of Shiftry and Swellow was undoubtedly connected to the people who had been pursuing Shadowsong.

He had just arrived in this era and didn't know anyone. The most widely known thing he had done was save Prince Shadowsong.

However, as Yuga reached the gates of Shadowsong's palace, he suddenly felt that something was very wrong.

It was unnaturally quiet.

The usual guards and servants were all missing.

Just as he was about to step inside, a group of soldiers rushed out and surrounded him.

Leon emerged from behind the soldiers, accompanied by a Swampert, dragging a bloodied Hubert.

"Quick... get away..." Hubert weakly told Yuga.

"Get away? Where do you think you can go today? None of you will escape!" Leon sneered, then shouted to the soldiers, "This unknown person, Shimizu Yuga, together with Prince Shadowsong's guard, Hubert, conspired to harm Prince Shadowsong. Prince Shadowsong is now unconscious from poison. Seize him!"

"Yes, sir!" The soldiers' war hounds began rushing toward Yuga.

To be honest, Yuga hadn't yet figured out the situation, but it was clear he was being falsely accused.

Dragonite appeared by Yuga's side, and a burst of lightning swept over the approaching war hounds, causing them to convulse and collapse.

Seeing Dragonite suddenly appear, Leon and the soldiers all widened their eyes.

Where did this Pokémon come from?

What kind of Pokémon was it? They had never seen one like it before.

These people, including Yuga, had never publicly used Poké Balls, so the others were unaware of their existence.

In this ancient Pokémon world, communication between regions was scarce, and foreign Pokémon like Dragonite hadn't made their way here yet.

At the same time, from the shadow of Leon's Swampert, Gengar suddenly emerged.

Gengar launched a Shadow Punch at Swampert's abdomen, sending it flying.

The moment Swampert was sent flying, Hubert was also thrown into the air, but Gengar caught him.

Gengar swiftly appeared beside Yuga, cradling the bloodied Hubert.

"Sa... save... save... Your Highness..." Hubert weakly implored Yuga, then slumped into unconsciousness.

Naturally, Yuga had to save Shadowsong. If something happened to Shadowsong, their lineage would be in jeopardy.

Gengar and Dragonite stood on either side of Yuga, their intimidating presence causing the surrounding soldiers to hesitate and stay back.

"Where is Shadowsong?" Yuga asked Leon in a cold voice.

There was no doubt that these people were behind the attack on him and the pursuit of Shadowsong.

"You two traitors, do you think you can continue to harm Prince Shadowsong while refusing to surrender peacefully and reveal Shadowsong's whereabouts?" Leon accused them with feigned righteousness, though greed was evident in his eyes.

He wanted Yuga's Poké Balls!

"The truth is clear to you! Speak now, where is Shadowsong, or don't blame me for being less than polite!" Yuga responded sternly.

Their false accusations against him and Hubert were poorly thought out, but Yuga believed these people didn't care.

They only needed an excuse to eliminate both him and Shadowsong.

After all, they had control of the entire palace.

What Yuga couldn't understand was why they had turned against Shadowsong after so many years.

What role had Shadowsong's father played in this? Yuga doubted that Emperor Rode was unaware of Nolans and Leon's actions.

There was only one explanation: complicity.

"What are you waiting for? Seize those two traitors!" Ignoring Yuga, Leon ordered his soldiers.

The soldiers, reluctant but obedient, commanded their Mightyena to charge at Yuga again.

Seeing this, Gengar's crimson eyes emitted a black light, freezing all the Mightyena in their tracks by Gengar'a Mean Look.

These Mightyena were nothing more than small fries to Gengar, easily immobilized.

Simultaneously, while Gengar took action, so did Dragonite.

With a flap of its wings, Dragonite appeared next to Leon and reached out to grab him.

However, just as Dragonite was about to catch Leon, Leon's Swampert interposed itself, countering Dragonite with an Ice Punch.

This Swampert was tasked with protecting Leon and was also a pseudo-Elite level Pokémon, slightly higher in level than Dragonite.

Both Pokémon took a step back, then exchanged punches again.

Dragonite used Fire Punch, while Swampert countered with Ice Punch, and they traded blow for blow, evenly matched.

While Dragonite and Swampert clashed, Mismagius emerged from Yuga's shadow and blinked next to Leon.

Yuga was determined to capture Leon, or else they would never willingly release Prince Shadowsong.

If Prince Shadowsong remained in their hands, they would likely spread news of his and Hubert's supposed plot to harm him the day after their escape.

However, just as Mismagius was about to capture Leon, sharp stone blades shot out from nowhere, striking Mismagius.

Mismagius was injured and quickly retreated from Leon.

Leon didn't expect that there were so many Pokémon with Yuga side. When he saw Mismagius, he broke out in a cold sweat.

He thought, "I underestimated this guy!"

Fortunately, Mismagius was forced to retreat.

In ancient times, there were no Poké Balls, and it was inconvenient to carry Pokémon. Therefore, most Monster Trainers would only have one or two Pokémon with them.

This is also why Leon was envious of Yuga Poké Balls.