Chapter 262 - Mega Salamence
Gary had, of course, read the research Asahi had provided.
The Draconid People were an ancient Hoenn tribe that had been around since ancient times.
Over a thousand years ago, they had prophesied that a cataclysmic meteor would crash down and destroy the world—only the "Dragon God" Rayquaza could save them.
He never expected that the girl before them was one of the Draconid People...
As Gary curiously observed Zinnia, she remained highly alert, carefully watching Asahi and Gary.
These two had suddenly appeared at Sky Pillar.
They had attacked her immediately and even called out her identity with pinpoint accuracy.
There was no way they had good intentions.
Meanwhile, the battle between the two Salamence was getting fiercer.
Blow after blow was exchanged, and Asahi's Salamence was clearly overpowering its opponent.
Its extra weight gain had actually paid off—its stronger physique was proving to be a clear advantage!
Zinnia said, "Since you already know who I am, it's only fair that you introduce yourselves, intruders!"
As she spoke, her hand discreetly moved toward another Poké Ball on her belt, staying alert in case they tried to gang up on her.
Asahi noticed her small movement but didn't mind. "Looks like you didn't hear our conversation earlier… Let me introduce myself—International Police, Asahi. The one next to me is my assistant, Gary."
Zinnia frowned. "You're with the League?"
She didn't fully understand the distinction between the Hoenn League and International Police, but as long as they were affiliated with the League, that was enough.
Her opinion of the League couldn't get any worse—it was because of them that the previous Rayquaza Capture Plan had led to the tragedy of her kin, Aster…
And now, League officials had come to Sky Pillar.
Did they still covet Rayquaza?!
With that thought, Zinnia immediately threw out another Poké Ball.
A Goodra appeared in front of her.
"Goodra, Sludge Wave!"
Goodra swiftly opened its mouth, launching a purple toxic wave toward Asahi and Gary.
The Poison-type move rapidly spread out, covering everything in its path.
If they got hit, the consequences would be dire.
But just as Zinnia launched her attack, Asahi sighed.
"I knew it…"
With a snap of his fingers, a Poké Ball on his belt automatically popped open.
A Dragonair appeared, coiling in the air before releasing a Water Pulse at the incoming Sludge Wave.
The two moves collided, neutralizing each other.
Meanwhile, the two Salamence, seeing that their trainers had truly started battling, stopped holding back.
Their eyes flashed fiercely as they lunged at each other.
"Roar!"
Zinnia's Salamence let out a battle cry, its fangs igniting with flames as it lunged toward Asahi's Salamence, aiming for its neck.
But Asahi's Salamence wasn't just fat—it was strong. Without hesitation, it countered with Zen Headbutt.
The power of its psychic energy concentrated on its forehead as it charged head-on toward Fire Fang.
Boom!
Zen Headbutt and Fire Fang clashed, sending sparks flying.
Zinnia's Salamence was clearly at a disadvantage.
Asahi could tell immediately—its fangs had chipped from the impact.
Seeing how effortlessly Asahi handled the battle, Zinnia realized that his strength was not ordinary. However, she wasn't out of tricks yet.
"You're strong! But… this is the end for you!"
She swiftly crouched down, her fingers brushing against the spiral anklet wrapped around her ankle.
"Go, Salamence!!"
As Zinnia's voice rang out, her Salamence, which had just chipped its fangs against Asahi's, began to glow.
In the next moment, its entire form transformed dramatically.
Its two separate wings merged into a crescent-shaped structure, and the armor on its underbelly extended, encasing most of its body.
"Salamence, Hyper Voice!"
Now in its Mega Evolved form, Mega Salamence opened its jaws and let out a deafening roar at Asahi's Salamence.
Its Aerilate ability activated, turning Hyper Voice into a Flying-type move and boosting its power instantly.
The sonic waves compressed the surrounding air into a shockwave cannon that blasted forward!
Asahi's Salamence tried to counter with Dragon Pulse… but it was no match for a Mega Evolved Salamence.
The Dragon Pulse was instantly shattered, and Asahi's Salamence was sent hurtling backward.
Seeing this, Gary quickly grabbed his Poké Ball, ready to jump in and help Asahi.
However, Asahi stopped him.
"Mega Salamence is definitely strong… My Salamence is completely outmatched." Asahi praised honestly.
Zinnia had a bad feeling, but she still said, "Then admit defeat and leave this place immediately! Sky Pillar belongs to the Draconid People—we don't welcome League members here!"
"Sorry, but I can't leave… Not until I catch Rayquaza." Asahi replied.
"…What?"
Zinnia was stunned.
This man couldn't even defeat her, yet he dared to boast about capturing the Dragon God?!
Just as she was about to teach Asahi a lesson…
He casually pulled out a Master Ball from his belt.
Though he could have used Gardevoir to defeat Zinnia in a proper battle, Asahi didn't want to waste more time.
"I'll leave this to you, Mewtwo. Make it quick."
Boom!
A flash of white light burst forth.
Floating in midair, holding its massive psychic spoon, Mewtwo scanned the battlefield and glanced at Mega Salamence.
It nodded slightly.
Then, in the blink of an eye, Mewtwo vanished.
A second later, with just a wave of its hand, its psychic spoon transformed into a hammer, smashing down on the once-mighty Mega Salamence, slamming it into the ground and shattering countless floor tiles.
…
Two minutes later.
Mewtwo stood in the air, holding Zinnia's now-weakened Salamence in one hand and her slippery Goodra in the other.
Looking down at Zinnia, it declared—
"You lost."
Zinnia's hand, which had been reaching for another Poké Ball on her belt, froze.
Not because she didn't want to fight back—but because she physically couldn't.
She was completely restrained by Mewtwo's psychic energy.
She couldn't move at all.
She didn't understand why the battle had flipped so suddenly the moment Asahi sent out this strange Pokémon.
Where did he get such a powerful Pokémon?!
"I'm doomed…" Zinnia thought despairingly.
All she could do was watch helplessly as Asahi walked up, took all her Poké Balls, and then handcuffed her before handing her over to Mewtwo.
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