Chapter 104: Flight

Chapter 104: Flight

"Railgun!"

Zzra—

Like sparks ignited by a trigger’s strike, golden-yellow electric currents suddenly exploded in the air.

Brilliant arcs of electricity twisted along the spiraling magnetic field, swirling until they burst into the brightest flash.

A rapidly spinning metal button seemed to reach its limit, and with a resounding “bang” it was violently launched from the precise rifling formed by the magnetic field.

A piercing screech tore through the air, blending with the sharp crackle of electricity.

In the dark, silent forest, it created a magnificent symphony of electricity and wind.

Like a gleaming sword forged from golden radiance, the dazzling electric current blazed fiercely, slicing through the deep twilight hanging over the horizon.

Spinning, roaring—

The metal button, propelled at immense speed, transformed into a streak of pure white light.

Carrying a hurricane that shredded everything in its path, accompanied by the scorching heat that consumed all it touched, the slender white glow leapt through space at a speed approaching teleportation.

Behind it, the mottled golden currents exploded at the scorched ground it left in its wake, expanding into a furious storm of electricity.

The Poison Skull Frog’s orange, vertical pupils widened in shock as its body trembled violently.

Even with its most prized dynamic vision, it could not track the elusive streak of light hurtling toward it.

Sss—

The resilient skin could not block even the slightest bit of the brilliant white light. The instant it made contact, the overwhelming force tore it apart, shattering it into fragments suspended in the air.

Flesh was pierced open, and a fountain of crimson blood surged out, only to be instantly vaporized by the scorching flames carried by the metal button, turning into wisps of white smoke.

Time seemed to freeze.

A black hole, visible from front to back, suddenly appeared in the Poison Skull Frog’s chest.

There was no pain; beneath such immense power, death was but a fleeting gleam of light.

The terrifying energy concentrated in the white glow seemed to slow the very fabric of space.

The heat and electric currents trailing the metal button arrived belatedly, spreading outward along the edges of the black hole in the frog’s chest.

The flame of life was extinguished, reduced to ash drifting in the air.

But it did not cease.

The magnetic storm, born from the metal button, tore through the Poison Skull Frog’s body and swept relentlessly onward.

Sos stood frozen, his mind still perplexed by the frog’s disobedience.

His narrow eyes squinted slightly, the pure white flame reflected in his black pupils.

Boom—

In the next instant, the terrifying energy consumed his fragile human body, along with the several Pokéballs tied to his waist, turning them all into drifting smoke between heaven and earth.

From the sky above,

one could see a deep ravine etched with electric light and flame, stretching exaggeratedly from under Lu Yun’s feet, all the way into the depths of the dense forest.

“Hiss!”

“Ow, ow, ow.”

Suddenly, a sharp cry of pain shattered the tense atmosphere.

Lu Yun bent over, wildly swinging his right hand at his side.

Faint scorch marks were visible on his right hand.

Using the Railgun had unleashed such intense electric and thermal energy that even Lu Yun’s tough skin, honed from evolving into an Electric Dragon, barely held up.

Behind him, Max braced himself on the ground with both hands.

His black pupils reflected Lu Yun’s yellow form standing before him, a confused expression on his face, his mouth slightly open.

After a long moment, realization dawned.

As if releasing a breath, he suddenly collapsed onto the ground, panting heavily.

His eyes, staring up at the clouded sky, revealed a look of relief at having narrowly escaped disaster.

Then, as if remembering something, Max sprang up with urgency.

His gaze filled with pleading, he looked earnestly at Lu Yun and said,

“Please... I need you to help my—”

Before he could finish,

in the distance, a vivid blossom made of light suddenly bloomed against the darkened sky, scattering brilliant rays across the horizon.

Max’s pupils contracted sharply; his fists clenched involuntarily, the pain from his injured leg making him grimace.

“Damn it!”

“The transport plane...”

The signal in the sky was one Max had deliberately left near the landing transport plane, anticipating certain signals might be blocked under special circumstances.

The red flare meant the situation had reached its most critical point.

Most of their vanguard’s equipment, supplies, and even communication devices were stored inside the transport plane.

If anything happened to it, the consequences would be disastrous.

Thinking this, Max’s face, which had just begun to relax, turned deathly pale once more.

Grinding his teeth with intense hatred, he rasped through his throat, unwillingly telling Lu Yun,

“Forget it, let’s return the way we came.”

He struggled to stand.

But the wounds caused by the Lava Squad’s explosives erupted suddenly in his legs as he rose.

Sharp pain swept through his body.

His knees buckled, and he lost his balance, falling backward.

Max closed his eyes, yet the expected pain from hitting the ground never came.

When he opened them, he felt an invisible force blurring the air, cradling him gently as if in a cradle.

Before him, the formidable Electric Dragon shook its head helplessly.

With a wave of its arm, the magnetic field rotated.

Together, man and dragon were swept upward by the magnetic field, soaring high into the sky.

After pinpointing the signal’s direction,

Lu Yun glanced sideways at Max, who appeared somewhat anxious behind him in the high altitude.

An amused smile curled at the corner of Lu Yun’s lips.

Fine strands of golden electricity flowed over his body as the magnetic field suddenly expanded in the air.

Electric energy, like starlight, slowly condensed inward, bit by bit.

A tingling sensation spread throughout Max’s body.

He swallowed nervously as he gazed at the electric magnetic field seemingly gathering power around him.

A sudden ominous feeling rose in his heart.

Boom!

As if pulled by an invisible giant hand, Max’s body was jerked forward.

Launched into motion,

the fierce oncoming wind stifled the half-formed shout in his throat.

His short black hair whipped backward in the gale as he closed his eyes.

The powerful centrifugal force stirred intense dizziness in his mind.

Beneath the gloomy sky heavy with dark clouds, a golden light streaked across like a meteor.

In a blink, it crossed nearly half the island, arriving at the transport plane.

...

“Ugh!”

Watching Max collapse onto the ground, looking half-dead and violently retching, Lu Yun couldn’t help but wonder if he’d gone a bit too far.

He chuckled softly.

But it was certainly entertaining—at least he was still alive.