Chapter 347: Primal Reversion
"You're saying there's something at the bottom of the magma pool that's connected to you and calling out to you?"
When Bronzong translated Numel's message, Basalt was confused.
Or rather, he found it strange.
Why wasn't it there before, and why is it suddenly calling now?
Looking at the steaming magma pool, Basalt was deep in thought but couldn't find an answer.
Seeing this, Ember pondered for a moment, then clapped her hands together in surprise. "Senior, maybe there really is a treasure at the bottom of this pool!"
"Did you figure something out, Ember?" Basalt raised an eyebrow, intrigued.
"Senior, do you remember that Magmortar?"
Ember's eyes flashed. "Although Magmar can theoretically evolve into Magmortar by accumulating Fire-type energy, the amount required is massive. An ordinary Magmar might not be able to achieve it in a lifetime. That's why wild Magmortar are extremely rare. The vast majority of Magmortar evolve using a Magmarizer."
"I didn't pay attention to it before, assuming the Fire-type energy on Mount Uruk was just that dense. But thinking about it carefully, the volcanoes in the Ashkule region are much smaller than those in the Mount Glacial region. Even Mount Glacial rarely produces wild Magmortar, so how could one appear here?"
Ember stated her conclusion. "So I think there might really be an unusual treasure at the bottom of this magma pool!"
Basalt was also moved by this.
Volcanic magma can melt 99.99% of the items on the planet.
Any treasure that could exist deep within the magma would definitely not be simple.
And this treasure seemed to be... connected to Numel?
"The only problem now is, even if we know the treasure is there, we probably can't go down to get it."
Ember patted her face, feeling it was a pity.
According to Numel's description, it had only dived about a third of the way down, but the treasure seemed to be at the very bottom.
Although her Lampent had the Flash Fire ability and a higher Fire-type capacity than Numel, it could only dive about halfway down.
Even it couldn't withstand the heat at the bottom of the volcano.
"Maybe when my Lampent evolves, it can reach the bottom of the magma pool. But right now, my little Lampent hasn't finished its training. Even though I have a Dusk Stone ready, I can't give it to it yet."
Ember sighed, then looked at Numel. "Or maybe, when your Numel evolves into Camerupt, Senior, it might be able to reach the bottom."
The implication was that there was no way to do it now.
Seeing this, Numel lowered its head dejectedly.
It had a vague feeling that the treasure might be even more attractive to it than the scale in Excadrill's hands!
"No!"
Basalt suddenly looked up, his eyes shining. "Maybe I have a way."
Hearing this, Ember's eyes lit up. "What way?"
"I can have... Bronzong go down and try!"
Basalt's gaze focused, finally resting on Super Bell's massive and sturdy body.
"Bronzong? Senior, are you crazy?"
Ember was shocked, thinking she had misheard.
A Steel-type Bronzong entering the depths of the magma?
Are you sure you're not joking?
Fire beats Steel. That's a basic law.
And this wasn't just ordinary fire; it was volcanic magma.
And not just the surface magma, but the bottom of the magma pool, where even Numel and Lampent couldn't venture.
If Bronzong couldn't handle it, wouldn't it just melt away?
"Ember, I'm not crazy!"
Basalt shook his head and explained, "My Bronzong once consumed a metal from outer space. It has super strong fire resistance. Even Numel's Will-O-Wisp can't harm it in the slightest. It can definitely try going to the bottom of the magma pool."
"Even if it can't make it, it can always retreat. As long as it ensures its own safety, I think it should be fine."
Basalt and Bronzong exchanged a look, and the decision was made.
"Even Numel's 'White' Will-O-Wisp can't harm Bronzong? Really?"
Ember's eyes widened, then she looked skeptical.
This seemed... a bit of a stretch!
"Don't believe me? I can prove it to you!"
Basalt waved his hand. "Numel, Will-O-Wisp!"
Whoosh!
A cold white flame appeared. Although it looked "cool-toned," the temperature was terrifyingly high. Excadrill and Marshtomp took a few steps back, not wanting to get too close.
But when the cold white flame touched Bronzong's gleaming body, there was no reaction. Instead, it quickly extinguished.
"It's actually true!"
Ember's eyes nearly popped out of her head.
This Bronzong's fire resistance was so high, it was basically rubbing Fire-type specialists like her into the ground!
"Broonz~"
Seeing this, Bronzong let out a low chime and puffed out its chest.
This was all thanks to the metal Basalt had given it back then!
With the plan decided, Bronzong prepared to enter the magma pool, accompanied by Numel and Lampent.
"Broonz~"
Taking a deep breath, the bottom of Bronzong's body finally touched the magma.
However, this level of heat was nothing to Bronzong.
"Dooom~"
Led by Numel, the three Pokémon began to descend slowly.
As they went deeper, the temperature of the magma continued to rise.
During this process, they saw many Magby and Magmar, mostly active in the shallow layers.
Soon, the three Pokémon reached a depth of one-third, which was Numel's limit.
At this point, Numel was starting to struggle.
At this depth, they saw the Magmortar below.
"Gro-mortar~"
This Magmortar had been training, but seeing the Big Three approaching, it wisely left.
However, the way Magmortar looked at Bronzong was still strange, as if it couldn't quite believe it.
"Broonz~"
After pointing out the general direction of the mysterious unknown item it sensed, Bronzong continued downward with Lampent.
halfway down, Lampent finally couldn't take it anymore and had to stop and rest.
And at this point, Bronzong finally felt the searing heat.
But Super Bell knew this wasn't its limit.
"Broonz~"
Bronzong continued to descend, but its speed began to slow.
Just as Basalt had said, its own safety was the most important thing.
Learn to be cautious, never rush!
As the depth increased, not only did the temperature in the magma pool rise, but the pressure also skyrocketed.
The range of Bronzong's psychic coverage was constantly being compressed.
Two-thirds of the way, three-quarters, four-fifths...
Descending all the way, just when Bronzong felt it was reaching its limit, it finally reached the bottom of the magma pool.
"Broonz~"
There, it saw a dozen scattered Magma Crystals and a red-yellow object.
Whatever, I'll just take them all first!
Using telekinesis to pull all the items from the bottom of the pool into its bell body, Bronzong began its ascent.
Before long, the Big Three emerged from the magma pool.
"Bronzong, find anything?"
Basalt and Ember looked expectant.
"It's all here!"
Cutting off the telekinesis, all the items fell out of Bronzong's body.
"Magma Crystals? Wow, so many!"
Ember's eyes widened.
The key was that the Magma Crystals Bronzong had collected were much larger than the ones Infernape had given, and they seemed to be of higher purity.
If these were auctioned off, the price would be astronomical.
But with Numel, Basalt would definitely keep them for his own Pokémon.
Then, Ember finally saw the red-yellow object, slightly milky yellow, about the size of a palm. It was half yellow and half bright red, with a very neat dividing line.
"What is this? It can exist deep in the magma without melting?"
Ember rested her chin on her hand, trying to find a relevant memory.
On the other hand, Basalt, seeing it, stared wide-eyed, his heart feeling as if it were gripped by an invisible hand. He shrieked, "HOLY CRAP!!!!"
He was all too familiar with the thing in front of him.
Because Excadrill happened to have a piece just like it, which was a Groudon scale.
But compared to the piece Excadrill had, this new scale had a dazzling golden-yellow color, looking exceptionally unique.
But Basalt knew that was what Groudon looked like after undergoing Primal Reversion.
In other words, this was a scale from Primal Groudon!
And at this moment, Basalt finally understood why Numel was attracted to it.
It must be that after absorbing the regular Groudon scale and then entering the magma pool, the two energies from the same source resonated with each other.
"Senior, what's wrong?"
Ember was startled by Basalt.
Is that a sound a human can make?
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