Trainers often provoke them, resulting in crazy chases.
And undoubtedly, in the animation, its skin, like the rough skin trait of Sharpedo or the flames on Rapidash, is a magical creature recognized for not causing harm once touched.
So, seeing someone petting a Magcargo, known to have a body temperature of ten thousand degrees, isn't surprising.
It's just standard practice in the animation.
"Actually, there's no need to scare them, you see, they don't dare to come over."
Baimu pushed a trolley, looking at the brightly glowing Slugmas in the distance, and said to the Lei Gong beside him.
To the weak Wild Pokémon, the Ho-oh Guard is like a heroic presence, inviting them to seek its protection. But for the usually wild Slugma herd, looking at Lei Gong brought a different feeling.
Especially when Lei Gong unleashed its momentum.
The [Intimidating Presence] constantly maintained its ferocious aura, though it didn't have much effect on Baimu, who was very familiar with it. It was quite effective in bullying Wild Pokémon.
"...Roar."
Lei Gong glanced at him.
If only it could command those Slugmas, otherwise, it would have scared this Little Ghost by making them rush over.
Like being surrounded? Let them surround you all you want!
What a pity.
And seeing Lei Gong's eyes, Baimu knew it was probably up to some mischief, so he quickly pushed the trolley forward.
To be honest, this trolley was quite handy, except the wheels were too small for the wild environment, and easily broke if small stones got stuck in them, so he tried to avoid areas with a lot of gravel.
Fortunately, most of the Flame Path was either trampled flat or burned flat, making it friendly to the trolley.
With his excellent footwork,
they soon passed through the exit located on Route 113.
Sunlight fell back over them, and Baimu and Lei Gong, who had enough of the tunnel's dusty smell, instinctively took a deep breath, and the Galarian Corsola on their shoulders quickly relaxed.
But because volcanic ash often blows this way, the air quality on Route 113 was equally worrying, filling their lungs with a natural scent when they inhaled deeply.
The expressions of the three were slightly stiff.
Then.
"...Keep pushing! Fallarbor Town is just ahead!"
Baimu first broke the silence, speaking spiritedly to the big and small Pokémon.
Unfortunately, he wasn't facing a Hydreigon or Blissey today, but two complete introverts, the type that wouldn't echo back no matter how loud he shouted, leading to the expected cold scene.
"Keep moving forward!"
Baimu convinced himself he got a response in his mind and proceeded along the trail with the trolley.
Then...
The trolley's wheel broke.
"It only lasted a little more than half a day." He looked at the collapsing trolley, holding a detached wheel.
The thing cracked right in the middle with no spare parts.
It was breaking alongside him.
Lei Gong, seeing this, quietly dove into the ash-covered woods, avoiding being forced into becoming a pack mule during someone's pleas.
"If that's the case... I'm counting on you, Porygon!"
Baimu thought it over and decided to entrust the difficult task of transporting stones to Porygon, who had transforming skills.
As expected.
Porygon, transformed into an angular floating cart, perfectly carried all the stones, and used its Electromagnetic Levitation system, making it seem effortless.
The only question was how long it could keep it up.
Normally, altering its body structure would burden the Pokémon's mind, just like Vaporeon's melting or Blissey's minimizing. But there were always one or two special cases.
Like Ditto, inherently possessing transforming abilities, and Porygon, designed with transformational power.
"If that doesn't work, I'll have to call in Steelix." Baimu thought, considering using a net to hang them on Hydreigon might work too?
Truly answering the saying, as long as your thinking doesn't slip, solutions are always more numerous than problems.
"Thank you for your hard work."
Baimu patted the only part of Porygon's head left visible. Although building six-heart trust was tough, he believed it would be achieved soon.
"Palee~"
Porygon responded with a smile.
Helping the Trainer made it very happy, and it was a good way to train its transforming ability.
Baimu looked away to the bushes, helplessly shouting, "You can come out! No need for you to work!"
No response.
Seems it's too embarrassed to come out.
This big cat is really...
Baimu shook his head, knowing it'll leave once he goes, and continued his journey.
Seconds later, the rustles in the woods, presumably Lei Gong moving.
——
Under Baimu and company's tireless efforts.
After the sunset, as evening slowly descended,
they finally saw the outline of Fallarbor Town, the town illuminated brilliantly under the night sky, with lights shining up into the sky, casting a special glow.
"Whew..."
Baimu exhaled, looked at Hydreigon pulling the rocks with a rope beside him, and patted its middle head, "Great job! Just a little further!"
Porygon couldn't last till the end, even after using wheels and Self-Rebirth afterward.
The low level resulted in a lack of stamina and other factors, leaving the "arduous" task to be handled by its teammates.
"Safa——"
Hydreigon rubbed his palm, feeling less exhausted. Even if it was panting heavily, the Trainer's voice invigorated it.