Just as Natsuhiko gained the approval of Regigigas and dispatched Ice Pillar Regice to support him, the chaotic battle inside the Divine Hall of Snow Peak had already begun.
Although the attendants in the Divine Hall of Snow Peak are somewhat stronger overall, having the heritage of a history spanning thousands of years, they might differ from modern Pokémon training styles but have their own unique qualities.
Anything that has survived the long years is bound to be the cream of the crop.
Yet, the Hunter Guild has more members.
Moreover, these Pokémon hunters from the guild are the kind of people who don't fight with conventional means, using various advanced weapons in addition to their Pokémon.
Add in some especially strong hunters who seem very familiar with the attendants' fighting styles, habits, and rhythms, they always find flaws at critical moments to deliver heavy blows.
Clearly, all of this was meticulously trained and arranged by Hunter A.
As Feather Moon's "acquaintance," his understanding of the Divine Hall of Snow Peak is no less than Feather Moon's.
"Feather Moon Goddess, it seems the Divine Hall has declined. Under your leadership as the current Goddess, it's heading towards 'extinction.'" Hunter A mocked Feather Moon while commanding his Pokémon.
Feather Moon's face was calm.
"Kawatani Forest, the Divine Hall was once a place to nurture and train you!"
The Kawatani Forest she spoke of was actually a significant figure within the "conservative faction" during the internal chaos of the Divine Hall of Snow Peak.
However, after the "conservative faction" fell out of favor, most of its members were either imprisoned or punished, but a few managed to escape the Divine Hall.
Kawatani Forest was among those who escaped.
She anticipated his appearance, but didn't expect he'd hand over the Divine Hall's Pokémon training methods and battle tactics to the Hunter Guild, enabling them to turn against the Divine Hall.
That could be forgiven.
Most importantly, even hunters not particularly strong can inflict serious damage on the attendants and their Pokémon by leveraging advanced technological equipment.
The Divine Hall of Snow Peak has indeed been dormant for too long, completely disconnected from the era.
Pokémon remain mainstream in this world, true, but now human technology is developed enough to contend with Pokémon to some extent.
Even without relying on the power of Pokémon, humans can create ample living space.
What's more, Pokémon have long been integrated with humanity.
"Yes, but it was also the place that abandoned and expelled me."
Kawatani Forest was unmoved by Feather Moon's words, even revealing undisguised disdain and rejection.
"I have severed ties with the Divine Hall of Snow Peak; I now solely represent Hunter A from the Hunter Guild, merely here to capture a few Pokémon," Kawatani Forest said with a light chuckle.
The "few Pokémon" he referred to were none other than Regigigas and the Regi Trio.
Listening to his casual tone, Feather Moon knew there was no longer any need for dialogue.
No matter today's outcome, it would be determined by strength alone!
A Pokeball was thrown.
In a flash of red light, an off-white Pokémon appeared inside the hall, its white fuzzy fur covering its entire body. When its wide triangular wings spread, it looked like a glider, with red and blue triangular markings distributed across its surface.
If Natsuhiko were here, he would undoubtedly recognize this uncommon Pokémon at first glance.
Togekiss!
The endearing nickname, "Plane!"
Moreover, Electromagnetic Air Slash Plane is not a whim; it has always been the darling lot of Luck Emperor players in games, most memorably those Togekiss equipped with Sophisticated Scarves, slicing away with twenty-four slashes to render the enemy completely defenseless.
However, in today's Pokémon Realm, Togekiss as a Pokémon has yet to debut.
Not even the league has included it in the Pokedex yet.
But due to heritage and the Stone of Light from Regigigas, the Divine Hall of Snow Peak fortuitously discovered Togetic's evolved form—Togekiss!
Seeing Feather Moon summon her ace, Togekiss, Kawatani Forest was unsurprised.
Casually tossing a Pokeball, he remarked lightly, "Knowing Togekiss exists, did you think I wouldn't be prepared?"
Appearing from the Pokeball Kawatani tossed was a Pokémon resembling a human, the top of its head, legs, and lips vividly red, with light yellow spots scattered across its slender body, its exceptionally robust legs taking up more than half its form.
Fighting Type and Psychic Type Pokémon, Medicham!
Against a normally trained Togekiss, it doesn't actually have a particularly effective counter.
Only one method remains.
Which is... a hard assault!
"Medicham, Flying Knee Kick!"
A normally trained Togekiss prioritizes speed; physical defense is not its strong suit, and stamina is fairly average.
Most importantly, the current Togekiss remains a General Type and Flying Type Pokémon, lacking fourfold resistance to Fighting Type moves.
Most Medicham traits are "Yoga Power," and a Flying Knee Kick executed with such a trait would deliver a devastating blow to Togekiss with just one strike, even if it doesn't incapacitate Togekiss, it would definitely deal serious damage!
Yoga Power: The power of physical attack moves will be doubled due to Yoga force.
Flying Knee Kick: Leaping to strike with the knee; if missed, the user will suffer damage from being unable to stop, with recorded move power in the Pokedex being 130 points!
With 130 points of move power, coupled with alignment of self and move attributes, plus the terrifying power of "Yoga Power."
Even a Pokémon renowned for physical defense might not withstand this blow.
"Togekiss, Air Slash!" Feather Moon had great confidence in Togekiss's speed, thus exhibiting no fear when facing Medicham's assault.
Kawatani Forest was clearly gambling, betting on the probability of Togekiss's Air Slash inducing Medicham to wither.
If Medicham withers, it becomes extremely passive, but if it doesn't... apologies, Togekiss will probably not be able to display much combat power.
This time, luck favored Feather Moon.
Air Slash combined with Celestial Grace Trait allowed Togekiss to successfully control Medicham. Moreover, the attribute suppression imposed significant damage on it.
Additionally, the Flying Knee Kick's failure resulted in Medicham's knee smashing into the hall wall, blasting a large hole while suffering enormous rebound damage.
Witnessing this, Kawatani Forest's expression remained unchanged.
"Very well."
With a flip of his palm, two more Pokeballs appeared in his hand.
Casually tossing them.
Once again, Medicham emerged!
And this time, two more!
Adding to the one staggering from the rubble.
Three Medicham simultaneously targeted Togekiss in mid-air.
Seeing three Medicham, Feather Moon's expression finally shifted.
And while they battled.
Natsuhiko discreetly appeared in a corner of the hall, having significantly altered his appearance for a touch of disguise.
His gaze fell instantly on Feather Moon and Kawatani Forest.
Observing Togekiss battling three Medicham, Natsuhiko's eyebrow arched.
"Someone's using an 'even dirtier' tactic than me?"
Medicham he knew well; a single Flying Knee Kick would even make a Metagross renowned for physical defense buckle.
In the game, Yoga Power coupled with Flying Knee Kick was nicknamed "Equalizing Kick."
One kick, it's either you or me down; no Pokémon of the same level can withstand it.