Swish!
On the ground, two high-level trainers simultaneously unleashed beams of blue light—the Ice Beam technique—from their Water-type Pokémon, targeting Celebi as it prepared to depart.
Everyone present was stunned, not expecting Noras to harbor intentions towards Celebi. It became clear that Noras aimed to capture the legendary Pokémon.
However, capturing Celebi seemed impossible. As a legendary Pokémon, aside from its immense power, it possessed the ability to traverse time and could swiftly vanish.
What the crowd didn't realize was that Celebi had expended most of its energy using Healing Wish to restore Azumarill's health. Now, even flight required vigorous flapping of its wings.
Among the spectators, some astute individuals quickly noticed Celebi's weakened state. Upon closer observation, they saw that Celebi appeared frail, lacking the lively vigor it displayed upon arrival.
The Empoleons' Ice Beams, released by the two Water-type trainers, did not hit Celebi. Despite being weakened, Celebi is still a legendary Pokémon, far superior to ordinary Pokémon. Naturally, it couldn't simply endure such attacks head-on.
Currently attacking Celebi were three high-level Trainers, recognized by many as contracted employees of Nora Corporation. They also served as advisors for Pokemon battles during movie production.
These three advanced Trainers deployed their Pokemon simultaneously, launching coordinated attacks against Celebi. Although the previous Ice Beams had missed, they froze surrounding trees, creating an icy barrier that obstructed Celebi's path.
Celebi had no choice but to take flight, but due to its weakened state, it couldn't move swiftly.
Being non-confrontational by nature, Celebi didn't consider counterattacking; instead, its sole focus was on escaping and recovering its strength.
Once again, it had been deceived. Noras used Azumarill to trick Celebi into using Healing Wish, significantly draining its stamina and energy.
Initially, Noras hadn't intended to deceive Celebi. Despite his plans, Azumarill truly was his beloved Pokemon, and he genuinely appreciated Celebi for healing her.
However, desire overtook his heart. If he could capture Celebi and find a way to control it, Celebi would become a cash cow for the Nora Corporation.
The Nora Corporation could turn Celebi into the first-ever Pokémon superstar and produce a series of movies featuring it. With the real Celebi as the film's character, these movies would undoubtedly captivate audiences across the Sebas region.
This venture had the potential to break all previous box office records for Nora Corporation films. To create such groundbreaking movies, Noras was willing to invest everything he had.
Celebi continuously flapped its wings, attempting to escape while three Trainers chased after it, commanding their Pokémon to unleash various moves. In the sky, two Flying-type Pokémon managed to catch up with Celebi, obstructing its flight path.
"Darn it, I didn't expect Noras to have ulterior motives!" Kalia was taken aback by Noras's sudden change in demeanor. It now made sense why she felt uneasy; Noras had been harboring plans for Celebi all along.
"Charizard, stop them!" Kalia commanded. As a mid-level Trainer, she couldn't allow anyone to harm Celebi, especially since Celebi is one of the few exceptionally kind and friendly legendary Pokémon.
Recalling how Celebi had spread its arms wide, emitting a gentle glow while using Healing Wish on Azumarill, Kalia marveled at its sacred and beautiful presence.
After giving her command, Kalia swiftly descended the tree steps, sending out Sceptile and Ninetales simultaneously. They maneuvered around the crowd, sprinting towards Celebi's location.
The onlookers remained indifferent; although Noras's actions were excessive, most of them were ordinary people, not Trainers.
In their eyes, Noras was a prominent figure, and they lacked the power to assist Celebi. Instead, they preferred to watch as spectators.
Additionally, some harbored secret hopes that if Celebi could be captured, the Nora Corporation would undoubtedly release a new movie featuring it. The quality of Nora Corporation films had always been exceptional.
"Kalia, wait for me," Julian exclaimed, momentarily taken aback before swiftly releasing his Pokémon and joining Kalia. He too disapproved of Noras's tactics.
However, he recognized three individuals among the group - high-level trainers from the League. Considering he was a beginner and Kalia a mid-level Trainer, they seemed outmatched against such opponents.
But Kalia didn't dwell on these thoughts; she couldn't bear witnessing three high-level trainers capture Celebi. She felt deep disdain towards them.
Clearly, these trainers were driven by money, following Noras's orders to attack the weakened Celebi. This behavior betrayed the integrity expected of high-level trainers.
A true high-level Trainer should not only possess great strength but also uphold integrity and a strong sense of justice.
"Mind your own business."
Noras had been closely monitoring his surroundings, fearing that other Trainers might intervene. The world is never short of those claiming to champion justice.
However, upon realizing it was Kalia, Noras felt relieved. She was just a mid-level Trainer, while he had three high-level Trainers on his side; their power levels were simply incomparable.
Noras was well-informed, aware that the high-level Trainers were currently engaged with Kyogre at sea.
Initially, Noras had no intention of capturing Celebi, but when he heard about the high-level Trainers heading to the West Sea, an idea struck him.
His public persona revolved around healing Azumarill, but in reality, Azumarill was merely a tool for his image-building—a common tactic among public figures.
With this plan in mind, Noras wasn't entirely confident, so he positioned the three high-level trainers discreetly within the crowd. Following the devised strategy, they aimed to attract Celebi's attention, hoping it would heal Azumarill.
The plan unfolded smoothly; to heal Azumarill, Celebi indeed used Healing Wish, weakening its own strength and providing Noras with an opportunity.
With the irresistible temptation of capturing Celebi right before him, how could Noras resist? Despite being a major figure in the film industry, human desires are insatiable.
Noras aimed to create even better movies, break more box office records, and establish himself as the dominant force in the Sebas region's film scene.
Upon hearing Kalia's explanation, Lian swiftly took flight, astonished by Noras' audacity. He dared to send three high-level Trainers to attack Celebi, intending to capture it while weakened.
One must admire Noras' boldness; as the founder of Nora Corporation, he undoubtedly possessed extraordinary courage. Otherwise, how could he have transformed the company to its current stature within just ten years?
Lian occasionally attended movies with Kalia, taking advantage of Pokemon-specific seating areas in theaters. Through these outings and conversations, he gleaned valuable information.
Flying at full speed, Lian headed directly toward the two Unfezants engaged in combat with Celebi in the sky, determined to intervene and assist the weakened creature.