The appearance of the Froslass seemed to plunge the world into deeper cold. The snowfall intensified.
Fortunately, the Froslass didn't seem hostile. It gave Su Feng a cold glance before turning its attention elsewhere.
Relieved but still cautious, Su Feng kept his guard up. This Froslass exuded a pressure unlike any Pokémon he'd encountered. Combusken and Haunter together might not stand a chance.
Unbeknownst to Su Feng, the Froslass had been observing him from afar, hidden within the snowy landscape. Had he posed a threat to the Snorunt, it would've frozen him solid before he could act.
But Su Feng had only offered treats, earning a reprieve.
"Snorunt~"
The Froslass called softly, its voice like a gentle whisper. The Snorunt obediently left Su Feng's side, returning to their mother.
With a final warning glance, the Froslass led the Snorunt away.
Su Feng exhaled, a wry smile on his face.
"Note to self: avoid Pokémon with kids."
[What was that Pokémon? So elegant!]
[It looked like a maiden in a kimono!]
[First time I've seen elegance in a Pokémon.]
[Can Pokémon really be this beautiful?]
[I suddenly have a bold idea!]
[Host was terrified. That thing must be strong.]
[A beautiful and powerful Pokémon? Added to my dream team.]
[LOL, you fall for every Pokémon, huh?]
[What can I say? I just want to give them all a home.]
"That was Froslass, the Snow Country Pokémon," Su Feng explained, brushing snow off his coat. He pulled up a photo of Froslass for the viewers.
"Froslass, Ice/Ghost-type, evolves from female Snorunt. That one seemed to be the Snorunt's mother."
"Only female Snorunt can evolve into Froslass, a rarity in the Pokémon world. Snorunt can also evolve into Glalie, which has no gender restrictions, making Froslass relatively uncommon."
"Both Froslass and Glalie are powerful. Even without hostility, their freezing aura is dangerous for humans. I'd rate them two stars in danger. Best to keep your distance unless you're feeling brave."
[So that's Froslass! Like a snow maiden!]
[Being taken by Froslass doesn't sound so bad… hehe.]
[You forgot the part where it freezes you first.]
[Host said Froslass only takes handsome guys. Why didn't it take him?]
[Maybe he didn't meet the standards, LOL!]
Su Feng's eye twitched. Standards? Really?
"I said it's just folklore! Don't take it literally!"
Ignoring the chat's teasing, Su Feng ventured deeper into the forest.
To his surprise, he found a small lake at the heart of the snowy woods. Despite the floating ice chunks, the water was crystal clear, untouched by pollution.
The lake's surroundings were sparsely populated, likely due to the harsh conditions.
[Wait, are those penguins?]
[Penguins in H City? Really?]
[Wild penguins live in Antarctica. And since when do penguins have giant ice blocks on their heads? Clearly a Pokémon!]
[LOL, what a goofy design. The ice block's bigger than its body. How does it even hold it up?]
"Trust me, it looks even funnier without the ice block. But that's just how they survive," Su Feng chuckled.
Unlike Froslass, Eiscue were docile. Deciding it was safe, Su Feng approached for a closer look.
Noticing the stranger, the Eiscue tilted their heads curiously, showing no signs of fear or aggression.
Su Feng pulled out a jar of Ice-type Pokéblocks, ready to bribe them.
But then…
"How do you even eat with that ice block on your head?"
As if answering his question, one bold Eiscue removed its ice block like a helmet.
"Wait, it's removable!?" Su Feng exclaimed.
The sight of the Eiscue's bare head sparked a wave of jokes in the chat.
[LOL, that's the most perfectly oval head I've ever seen!]
[What's with the antenna? The ice is gone, but the antenna remains. Is that the real body?]
[Its face looks like a kid drew it. So ugly it's cute.]
[Maybe put the ice block back on…]
Su Feng: "…"
Thankfully, the Eiscue couldn't read the chat. Otherwise, it might've attacked out of sheer embarrassment.
Su Feng handed the brave Eiscue three Pokéblocks. The Eiscue popped one into its mouth, savoring the treat. The aroma attracted the others, who quickly removed their ice blocks and swarmed Su Feng.
"Easy now, there's enough for everyone."