Pokemon, a genius scientist who traveled from one piece

Although Salamence took a hit from "Quick Attack," it wasn't a super effective move, and the level difference between them was too significant. Thus, it wasn't enough to knock Salamence out.

“Woo…”

Salamence landed beside its master with a slightly distorted expression, shaking its head.

The damage wasn't significant, but the humiliation was extreme.

What baffled Salamence even more was how that darn hound, whose eyes should have been shut tight from its Dragon Wind, managed to hit it!

Airties also noticed the other two Houndooms stationed on opposite sides of the battlefield, staring intently at his Salamence. He suddenly realized something and exclaimed in disbelief:

“Could it be… the three of them… share their vision?!”

This revelation shocked everyone present.

Shared vision!?

Could something like that even be possible!?

“As expected of a Gym Leader at the Elite Four level, your insight is truly sharp.”

Su Sheng said with a smile.

“That's right, this is the upgraded version of the 'Bank Record'—the 'Joker Record.'”

“Joker Record?”

Airties frowned.

“Indeed. One of my teachers once invented a system called the 'Bank Record.' This system allows the brains of different life forms to be connected, sharing knowledge, experiences, and skills with each other.

I used this on my three Houndooms, allowing them to sense each other's thoughts at any time, achieving seamless coordination. Their growth rate is also three times that of ordinary Pokémon.”

Su Sheng tapped his head and explained with a chuckle:

“Moreover, I upgraded my teacher's Bank Record, allowing the Houndooms to share not only experiences and knowledge but also their five senses!”

“In other words, what they see, smell, and hear can be transmitted to their companions.”

“This is the Joker Record.”

Upon hearing Su Sheng's explanation, Officer Jenny of Asagi City was covered in cold sweat. “How could something like this exist…”

“Woo—”

Just then, Salamence's expression became even more distorted than before.

Airties's face changed drastically as he thought, 'This is bad!'

Salamence was reaching its limit!

“Roar roar roar—!!”

The next second, Salamence let out a heart-wrenching roar of pain.

Twisting its neck and body, it first crashed into the surrounding buildings, then wildly unleashed Flamethrower.

Burning everything in the vicinity.

Officer Jenny exclaimed in horror, “Wh-what's going on? Gym Leader Airties, what's wrong with your Salamence?!”

Airties, in a moment of quick thinking, shouted:

“It's the side effect! The side effect of Outrage from the previous battle has kicked in, and Salamence has entered a state of confusion!”

Airties's explanation left Erika and Will stunned.

They indeed knew that using the high-power Dragon-type move "Outrage" would cause the Pokémon to become confused.

But… you haven't used Outrage at all so far, have you?

But there was no time to think further. The "confused" Salamence was already unleashing Flamethrower at the police force.

“Lapras! Hydro Pump!”

Seeing this, Airties quickly called out a new Pokémon.

The appearing Lapras opened its mouth and released Hydro Pump, trying its best to weaken the destructive power of Flamethrower.

However, Salamence didn't recognize its own teammate and used Dragon Claw to attack Lapras.

“Let's go.”

The scene was chaotic. Su Sheng recalled Dai Dai, Lulu, and Bibi and shouted to Will and Erika.

Erika was unwilling to leave without obtaining information about Aldus.

But she also knew that now was the best chance to retreat.

If they missed it, they might be sent to a League prison.

Will patted his chest and said:

“Phew, it's a good thing that Salamence became confused; otherwise, the three of us might have been done for.”

Confused?

Was it really that simple?

Su Sheng glanced at the rampaging Salamence thoughtfully.

“Captain! Joker is running away!”

An officer from Asagi Police Station pointed at the three of Su Sheng, who were leaving the battlefield.

“Do we even have time to care about that right now!?”

Officer Jenny was also exasperated, but the most important thing now was to subdue the rampaging Salamence.

“Your Salamence is in great pain.”

As Su Sheng passed by Airties, he left a sentence behind.

Airties's face changed drastically, but he quickly regained his composure.

“Manectric! Thunder Wave! Flygon! Dragon Pulse!”

Airties ignored the departure of Su Sheng and his companions, sending out two more Pokémon.

Cooperating with Lapras, they finally managed to temporarily restrict Salamence's movements.

And the sunglasses on his face were also partially broken, revealing the corner of his left eye.

“Salamence, return!”

Taking advantage of this moment, Airties quickly took out a Poké Ball and recalled Salamence.

The scene was already a mess.

“Haa… Th-thank you, Gym Leader Airties.”

The still-shaken Officer Jenny patted her chest and saluted Airties.

“It's nothing; it was my problem to begin with.”

Airties clenched the Poké Ball tightly. Through the sunglasses, one could see that Salamence, engulfed in dark energy, was still rampaging inside.

“Mr. Airties, you're too modest. It's all Joker's fault!”

Another officer chimed in, indignantly shouting:

“Damn it, I thought he was a righteous thief who punished evil, but he's no different from those Team Rocket members from Kanto. They're all thorough villains!”

“That's right, that's right!”

Vassal couldn't wait to interject, “Officers, you must make these little brats pay the price!”

Damn it, if I could offer these three kids to the Boss, I could definitely be promoted again.

“Excuse me, I need to go and treat Salamence and Marowak first.”

Airties didn't want to stay here any longer, quickly finding an excuse to leave.

Returning to his room, Airties opened the closet and threw all the clothes inside out.

Hidden inside was an elevator!

Airties strode into the elevator, and after pressing the button, the elevator descended.

When Airties came out again, a young woman quickly greeted him.

“Oh my, Airties-sama was actually forced to use Dark Evolution. Joker-kun is getting stronger and stronger.”

The signature coquettish green tea voice belonged to none other than Aeliana, the Shadow Triad's chief scientist, whom Su Sheng and Will had met once at Goldenrod Station a few months ago!

“Quickly heal Salamence!”

Airties was too lazy to deal with this woman, directly throwing Salamence's Poké Ball to her.

At this moment, Su Sheng's parting words echoed in his ears—

Your Salamence is in great pain.

…

About half a mile from Asagi Gym.

A large number of citizens gathered in this area to watch the excitement.

Completely unaware that two young boys and girls, with an average age of only 12, were walking in the opposite direction of the crowd.

“What's wrong with that Salamence? Why did it suddenly go berserk?”

Erika, who had already taken off her mask and changed into casual clothes, asked, closely following behind Su Sheng.

Will patted his chest, still in shock. “Anyway, it's a good thing for us. If that stupid dragon hadn't gone crazy, we might not have been able to get out.”

“It seems that the enhancement method has unimaginable side effects.”

Su Sheng muttered to himself.

Then, he looked at a piece of broken glass in his hand.

“A Sheng, what's this?”

Erika and Will leaned in.

Su Sheng: “A piece of Airties's sunglasses.”

Bank Record, one of Vegapunk's inventions, allows several life forms to share a brain and share daily experiences and knowledge. It's kind of like a learning device in a game. Please vote.