Courtney's Pokémon was still that Camerupt, but this time she also released a Weezing. One in the sky and one on the ground, the two Pokémon cooperated in battle.
As for the other elite members of Team Magma, although their Pokémon were no different in type from those of ordinary members, their strength was undoubtedly a level higher.
With the addition of these main forces, the morale of the Team Magma members, who had been unable to attack for a long time, instantly increased. Natsui also had to devote most of his attention to the battle with them.
Natsui's orders were accurately transmitted to his Pokémon's hearts through telepathy.
Charizard, use Flamethrower to drive away those Golbat above your head. Don't let them attack from the air!
Blastoise, switch Water Gun to Hydro Pump, and aim at those Camerupt. They are slower and easier to hit!
Jolteon, use your speed advantage to attract the attention of those Mightyena and make them chase you!
Suicune, use your most powerful move and smash it where there are the most Pokémon!
And you, Gengar! Don't have any scruples anymore. Let go and have a big fight. Let these people see your true strength!
Under his command, all his Pokémon were mobilized, with clear division of labor. Moreover, with the cooperation of Misty's Pokémon, they barely withstood this wave of Team Magma's attack. Although there was constant pulling and tugging, generally speaking, the battle line was maintained at the foot of the mountain where he stood!
But such a stalemate was not the result he wanted to see.
He turned his head to look at Gardevoir beside him and said to it, "You go down and help too."
Gardevoir hesitated for a moment.
Seeing its worry, Natsui laughed loudly. "It's okay, don't worry. Isn't Psyduck still here? I believe it will protect us well."
Psyduck?
Gardevoir glanced coldly at Psyduck and saw it standing there blankly, tilting its head and looking at itself.
It really couldn't entrust its trainer's safety to this kind of guy.
A feeling of worry was transmitted into Natsui's heart through telepathy.
"It doesn't matter." Natsui restrained his smile and patted its shoulder. "I still have a trump card. If I feel things are bad, I will take care of myself."
Hearing Natsui say this, even though Gardevoir distrusted Psyduck in every way, it could only turn around helplessly and join the battlefield.
And with its addition, although it couldn't change the war situation, the pressure on the frontline Pokémon was indeed much less.
However, the numbers were at an absolute disadvantage after all. No matter how bravely Natsui's Pokémon performed, it was difficult to take care of everywhere.
With a cold face, Courtney broke through the defense line with two elite members, went up the mountain, and arrived in front of Natsui.
And seeing someone rushing up indeed, Misty grabbed Psyduck and stood in front of Natsui!
Brother Natsui, you have always taken care of me and protected me before. Today it's my turn to protect you!!
Looking at the hooded purple-haired girl in front of her, she shouted loudly, "With me here, don't even think about hurting Brother Natsui!"
Courtney didn't put Misty in her eyes at all. Her gaze only paused on Psyduck for a second, then passed over Misty and looked at Natsui.
"Why bother?" Natsui shook his head at Courtney. What surprised people was that clearly the enemy had rushed to his face, but at this moment he was still so calm. "Those people from Team Aqua are besieging Deoxys. Aren't you mortal enemies? Is it really okay to leave them alone?"
"Them?" Courtney raised a sneer at the corner of her mouth. "Shelly thinks she is very smart, really thinking she can change anything relying on just one Pokémon. But actually, only I know that only people like you are the biggest enemies hindering our Team Magma from achieving our great goal!"
It has to be said that Courtney actually sees it quite thoroughly.
Is it hard to find Groudon?
It is indeed a bit difficult, but as long as they search carefully and don't let go of any clues, as long as Groudon is still alive, she believes they will eventually find it.
What really troubles them is trainers like Natsui who are strong and cause trouble repeatedly!
As long as these people exist, everything becomes no longer smooth, making the difficulty of their plan multiply exponentially, and facing the risk of failure even more.
Therefore, placing the optimal target on this man is the wisest choice!
Natsui shrugged. "Alright, then I only have one last question left. Have you been ambushing here all the time, specifically waiting for me to appear?"
Natsui didn't ask this without reason.
His arrival here to help Devon Corporation retrieve the meteorite only happened an hour or two ago, yet Team Magma and Team Aqua seemed to be waiting here leisurely, obviously prepared!
In such a short time, not only getting the news in advance but also being able to lead a team to appear and find him accurately, it is visible that a problem must have occurred in a certain link, and a big problem!
It means there must be a traitor inside Devon Corporation!
And regarding Natsui's question, Courtney obviously had no thought of answering. Or rather, because the two were close at hand, it had reached the point where no answer was needed.
As she launched the attack first, the two elite members beside her also issued attack orders at the same time.
Misty also waved her hand and shouted, "Psyduck, block them!"
Psyduck tilted its head blankly, standing there indifferent, seeming not to understand the trainer's order.
However, if it doesn't take action, it doesn't mean others won't attack it.
As the only Pokémon blocking between the two sides, even if it looked dumb and silly, seeming completely out of state, these people from Team Magma still treated it as a priority target to solve!
Several flames rushed toward Psyduck one after another.
Although Psyduck is silly, it doesn't mean it doesn't know danger.
Looking at these scorching flames, Psyduck dodged in a panic, but its tail was still burned by one of the flames.
Because of the attribute, although these flames only caused half damage, they still made Psyduck run around holding its tail in pain.
This also made Courtney and the others look inexplicable.
After all, before rushing here, they had seen with their own eyes how powerful those Pokémon blocking them were. Why now... is this Psyduck's performance so unbearable?
Did this really come from the same trainer as those Pokémon just now?
But no matter what, no matter the doubts, this was good news for Courtney.
Who can such a weak Pokémon protect?
Seeing this, Misty was also anxious. "Psyduck, pull yourself together quickly, use Confusion!!"
But no matter how she shouted, Psyduck just ran around holding its tail, listening to nothing!
Misty wailed in her heart.
Sigh, I'm such an idiot. I actually placed my hope on this guy. If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have brought it on the journey!
But regretting now is useless. Except for Psyduck, she has no other Pokémon on her!
Fortunately, Natsui didn't pin his safety on Psyduck either.
Looking at the menacing Team Magma members approaching, he touched his wrist. Just as he wanted to speak, he suddenly heard a sound coming from behind.
Just turning his head, he saw a blue ground-dragon-shaped Pokémon with wings and four limbs rushing past him, knocking a Mightyena attempting to attack him flying with a headbutt!
What!?
Now not only Natsui was surprised, but even Courtney frowned and looked up sharply behind Natsui!
They saw a black-haired girl wearing a cape, supporting herself with her hand, jumping out from behind a rock.
Natsui and Misty recognized this person at a glance.
It was Zinnia, one of the Draconids, whom they had met once at Meteor Falls!!
Good guy, now everyone really has come.
But why is she here?
It was also only at this time that Natsui saw clearly what Pokémon knocked Team Magma flying just now. It turned out to be a Salamence!
Needless to say, this Salamence must be Zinnia's!
"Zinnia!" Misty's eyes lit up suddenly. "Did you come to save us?"
In Misty's view, she and Natsui were helpless just now and were about to be slaughtered. Zinnia's appearance was tantamount to sending charcoal in snowy weather, saving them in time!
Zinnia walked quickly to the two. First, she commanded Salamence to repel the few besieging Pokémon, then turned to Natsui and Misty and said, "I came long ago. I was watching you from behind that rock just now."
Speaking of this, she couldn't help looking at Natsui curiously and said incredulously, "I didn't expect you to hide so deep. Besides the Raikou I saw last time, you actually possess so many Legendary Pokémon at the same time. It's simply incredible!"
It can only be said that worthy of being a Draconid born and bred in this mountain range, Zinnia's hiding ability is also quite clever. Natsui indeed didn't discover her trace before.
"Everyone has their own secrets." Natsui put down his right hand from his left wrist and smiled at Zinnia. "Why did you come? You didn't come specially to watch the fun, did you?"
Seeing this man look so indifferent, Zinnia really admired his calmness.
Clearly having only a useless Psyduck beside him, and all other Pokémon fighting on the frontline, yet he still had such a calm side in front of the enemy. Really don't know where his confidence comes from.
Sigh, I was too impatient. If I waited a little longer, maybe I could see whether he was bluffing or really had a trump card to turn the tables.
But watching them be attacked helplessly, standing by and watching from behind all the time, I couldn't bear it...
"Of course not." These thoughts just flashed through her mind. Looking into Natsui's eyes, Zinnia smiled. "You don't really think Devon Corporation was the first to find that meteorite, do you?"
Hearing her say this, Natsui's heart moved.
"Could it be you?"
Zinnia didn't answer immediately but glanced at the battle between Salamence and Team Magma.
Her Salamence was very strong. Even fighting against Courtney's Camerupt and the Pokémon of two other elite members at the same time, it still didn't fall into a disadvantage. Instead, it fought back and forth.
Seeing this, she felt slightly relieved and said to Natsui, "Three days ago, when that meteorite fell here, I had already discovered it and also saw that powerful Pokémon."
Natsui knew the powerful Pokémon she mentioned should refer to Deoxys, so he didn't speak but waited patiently for her to continue.
"Remember Rayquaza, whom we talked about in the cave last time?"
Natsui nodded. Of course he remembered. Even compared to Zinnia, he knew more.
Taking a deep breath, Zinnia said, "After that Pokémon appeared, Rayquaza appeared. It fell suddenly from the sky like that and had a big battle with it. They fought darkly (fiercely). Not only did it cause the mountain range to shake, but it also scared away all the wild Pokémon nearby with that big battle."
Natsui realized suddenly.
So that's it. No wonder after passing the observation point of Devon Corporation, I found this place silent and didn't find any wild Pokémon. It turns out they were scared away at that time!
"What happened later?" Misty couldn't help asking.
"Later, both Pokémon were injured. That Pokémon dived back into the water and fought with the people from Devon Corporation the next day, while Rayquaza returned to the sky and was never seen again."
Hearing this, Natsui understood.
As a Draconid, Zinnia must want to see Rayquaza again, or even communicate with it, so she waited here all the time to see if Rayquaza would appear again!
Unexpectedly, waiting like this, she didn't wait for Rayquaza but waited for their arrival first!
Misty swallowed a mouthful of saliva. "Then... will Rayquaza really appear again?"
"It definitely will!" Zinnia nodded firmly. "Its vengefulness and territorial awareness are very heavy. Last time it left injured. After its injury heals, it will definitely come back for revenge!"
Regarding whether this Rayquaza will appear, Natsui couldn't express an opinion easily.
It might appear, or it might not. Who knows?
But for Zinnia, obviously, she must have a strong belief.
After all, this might be the closest the Draconids have been to Rayquaza in thousands of years. In her heart, she definitely wants and hopes most urgently that Rayquaza can appear again!
Opportunity, maybe only this once in a lifetime!
Seeing the light bursting out of Zinnia's eyes in an instant, Misty very sensibly didn't ask the sentence "After it comes, do you want to catch it?".
Rayquaza doesn't matter at all. Moreover, this is the Draconids' own business. As long as she and Brother Natsui can survive this danger, it's fine.
The girl's mind is very simple. No matter what Legendary Pokémon, it has nothing to do with her. Anyway, she is incapable of subduing it.
Natsui glanced at Courtney not far away and also asked his own doubt, "What about these people? When did they come?"
"Team Magma and Team Aqua?" Zinnia shook her head. "They just got lucky. After you saved Professor Cozmo last time, they have been lingering nearby. This time, they just noticed the battle between Rayquaza and that Pokémon a few days ago and came over to try their luck!"
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