Dawn and Serena were both really tempted by this Galarian Zapdos.
First of all, this was a Legendary Pokémon. The value of a Legendary Pokémon was self-evident.
In this real world, Legendary Pokémon were nobility. Their racial talent was simply far too outstanding.
Even the weakest Legendary Pokémon would not be weaker than a pseudo-legendary Pokémon, and their potential was even higher.
Oh, there was one exception. That one was really trash, but it was also the only exception.
What's more, in Dawn and Serena's team rosters, Dawn didn't have a Flying type, and Serena didn't have a Fighting type.
And the Fighting/Flying-type Galarian Zapdos could just make up for that gap in their teams.
"Why don't we rock-paper-scissors?" Dawn suggested.
Since they both wanted this Galarian Zapdos, there was nothing else to agonize over.
"Okay! One round decides the winner." Serena's pretty face turned serious.
This was the fairest way.
The two girls stared at each other, their right hands hidden behind their backs, the atmosphere solemn.
"One, two, three!"
As soon as they counted to three, both girls struck at the same time. Serena threw scissors, while Dawn happened to throw paper.
"Huh? What a pity."
Seeing that, Dawn helplessly pouted.
Her luck was a bit bad, but there was nothing she could do about it.
"Then you can catch this Zapdos. But be careful, okay? Its strength isn't weak."
Dawn wasn't too depressed. Compared to Galarian Zapdos, she cared more about her friendship with Serena.
Besides, Mr. Damian had also said that there were still special legendary giants later on, so there was no need to take it too seriously.
"Mhm~ I know."
Serena nodded, took out a Poké Ball, and looked at the Galarian Zapdos, whose aura was fierce and powerful, before slowly walking over.
At this moment, Galarian Zapdos also noticed Serena approaching closer and closer. Its bird eyes grew sharper, and murderous light shimmered in them.
"Chiu!!"
Galarian Zapdos let out a fierce cry at Serena, warning this human.
Because it migrated every year, the Galar bird trio would return to the Crown Tundra every year. And during those migrations, Galarian Zapdos had encountered many humans.
However, the humans who tried to challenge and catch it were all ruthlessly beaten by it, weak as hell.
As time passed, Galarian Zapdos gradually lost patience with these humans, and its attitude became more and more irritable.
"Zapdos, I really like you. Come battle me. If you lose to me, then become my teammate!"
The Poké Ball in Serena's hand slowly enlarged, and her eyes grew hotter as she looked at this Galarian Zapdos.
Up to now, there still wasn't a Legendary Pokémon in her main roster.
She might not have said it, but how could Serena not want one?
Among her same-age female colleagues in Team Rocket, Dawn, Rosa, and Hilda all already had Legendary Pokémon.
But Serena's points still weren't enough to redeem one, and that still weighed on her heart.
Because she knew very well that if this went on, her strength would only keep falling further and further behind Dawn and the others.
But the strong-willed Serena did not want that!
"Chiu!" Galarian Zapdos gave another fierce shriek, its powerful claws continuously tearing at the ground and leaving deep scratch marks.
This Galarian-form Zapdos was growing even more imposing, and Serena felt a deep pressure from it.
This Galarian Zapdos was Champion-tier!
"Blacephalon!"
Serena's refined and pretty face turned solemn, and she threw the Poké Ball in her hand.
The Ultra Beast Blacephalon landed in front of Serena, its creepy body writhing in a distorted way, absurd yet unsettling.
Blacephalon, a Fire/Ghost type. This was the Ultra Beast Serena had gotten from Damian when she joined Team Rocket.
It had to be said, Ultra Beasts were extremely strong.
Because Damian had specifically given her an Elite Four-level Blacephalon at the time, Serena saved a huge amount of training time.
With the careful training that followed, this Blacephalon was already the core of her main roster. And because of its sheer strength, its combat power had even become comparable to her ace Greninja.
Serena truly felt what it meant to have stats, and what it meant to be carried by raw numbers!
"As long as I catch you, my strength can go one step further! I won't be worse than anyone else!"
Serena's gaze at Galarian Zapdos grew hotter and hotter. After joining Team Rocket, Serena's horizons really had opened up.
But pressure followed like a shadow.
Back when she was in Kalos, she was a prodigy in everyone's eyes. Every Gym Leader, and even Kalos Champion Diantha, had praised her like that.
But once her vision expanded to this world, someone like her really didn't count for much.
Especially after seeing Akari, Serena became even more certain of that. Compared to a monster like Akari, her own talent was only the threshold to the summit.
If she wanted to prove herself, she had to get stronger!
A few days ago, Serena had just contacted Diantha. Champion Diantha really was very good to her, saying she'd received news of a Steel-type Mythical Pokémon.
Diantha would personally go investigate. Once it was confirmed, Diantha would contact her again.
Serena was truly very grateful to Diantha. From the very first meeting, Diantha had always looked after her.
Even knowing that Serena had already joined Team Rocket, Miss Diantha still treated her with such sincere gentleness, even willing to tell her about the Mythical Pokémon.
As for what Diantha wanted, it was simply for Serena to head to the Kalos League and challenge her, becoming the new Champion!
What an outstanding senior!
"Come on!"
Serena's eyes turned resolute. She would definitely not let down Mr. Damian and Miss Diantha's expectations. She wouldn't be worse than anyone else!
She was confident she could beat this Galarian Zapdos. Blacephalon was a Ghost-type Ultra Beast, and it was immune to Galarian Zapdos's Fighting type.
With such a huge type advantage, she could win!
Galarian Zapdos let out a frantic cry and charged forward at high speed toward Blacephalon.
Elsewhere.
"You're elegant. I'm very satisfied."
The hem of Caitlin's fitted pink dress swayed in the breeze, and her waterfall-like golden hair flowed naturally down her back.
The elegant psychic young lady slightly raised her head, looking at the elegantly aloof Galarian Articuno in the air, and spoke with a faint smile at the corners of her lips.
The more she looked at Galarian Articuno, the more satisfied she became, because this legendary bird was very elegant. An elegant Pokémon suited elegant her perfectly, didn't it?
Galarian Articuno tilted its head slightly, its arrogant eyes looking down at Caitlin.
"So could you please not resist too much? Otherwise, it'll hurt."
Under psychic control, the Poké Ball flew out, and Metagross appeared in front of Caitlin.
Caitlin slowly reached out, opening her slender, fair hand, perfectly catching the rebounding Poké Ball. Her tone remained calm and unhurried, full of effortless ease.
Galarian Articuno's bird eyes shimmered with a cold glint. This human was a bit arrogant.
And on Damian's side.
"Chiu~"
Galarian Moltres spread its wings and cried out loudly, its blue, evil eyes looking down at Damian, who was slowly walking up from below.
At Damian's side, Diancie was hopping along after him.
"The Galarian form of Moltres really is cool."
Damian stopped walking, examining this Galarian Moltres with its evil aura, and nodded in satisfaction.
Compared to the other "legendary birds," Galarian Moltres's black-and-red coloration, and that "flame" burning like actual fire, really was awesome.
And it was Dark type too. That was great. Damian had never forgotten that he wanted to build a Dark-type team.
"How about following me? It'll definitely be better than wandering around aimlessly like you are now."
Damian extended an invitation to Galarian Moltres.
"Chiu~"
But clearly, Galarian Moltres wasn't interested. Proud and arrogant by nature, it now let black-and-red energy spread around its body.
Of course, this wasn't Yveltal's Dark Aura, but Galarian Moltres's own power.
Because the overwhelming energy inside Galarian Moltres could erupt outward like a blazing pillar of fire, that was why it was called "Moltres."
This aura had no real effect on powerful Pokémon and could be treated as VFX.
But this VFX really had strong visual impact. One glance was enough to tell that this Pokémon was seriously badass.
Damian liked it even more.
This was exactly the kind of entrance a powerful Pokémon should have!
"Since you're not too willing, I'm not some kind of demon. I'll let you feel my power first."
Damian smiled faintly and didn't say anything more.
For most Wild Pokémon, it was still pretty hard to convince them just by talking, but that wasn't a big problem.
Beating them up first would do.
"Diancie, why don't you welcome our new teammate?"
"Okay~"
Diancie blinked, hopped forward twice, and multicolored light of Mega Evolution lit up around her body.
Ever since receiving Xerneas's gifted life energy, Diancie had become full of life, and she could now freely Mega Evolve.
Otherwise, she would still need Damian, as her Trainer, to cooperate with a Key Stone.
In a flash, the light of Mega Evolution vanished. The next moment, Mega Diancie appeared, her body now more slender and elongated.
Her whole body shimmered with a faint glow. The diamond on her head had become heart-shaped, two white veils hung down from the crown, and the lower half of her body had been replaced by large diamonds.
Noble, beautiful, and dazzling to the point of being almost impossible to look at!
This was Mega Diancie, whose radiant, beautiful figure was called the "Pink Royal Princess"!
This was the truly most beautiful Pokémon in the Pokédex.
After Mega Evolution, the weakness and gentleness on Mega Diancie's face were completely gone, replaced by nobility and cold elegance.
Her aura was completely different now!
"Chiu~!"
It seemed Galarian Moltres had picked up on Mega Diancie's threat. It cried out loudly, and black energy gathered in front of it.
Dark Pulse!
A massive black wave tore through the air, unbelievably fast.
But Mega Diancie didn't dodge. She held out her right hand in a loose grip, and pink light kept gathering until it formed a slender butterfly long sword.
With an elegant swing, Mega Diancie slashed diagonally. The pink blade flashed and disappeared, and the incoming Dark Pulse was directly sliced apart and scattered by her.
It was effortless beyond imagination.
"???"
Galarian Moltres's bird eyes widened, and an expression of human disbelief appeared on its bird face. How was that possible?
"Diamond Storm."
Mega Diancie pointed her blade straight at Galarian Moltres, and pink light filled the sky.
Pink diamond shards surged like a rain of cherry blossoms, sweeping toward Galarian Moltres in the air.
Mega Diancie's signature move, Diamond Storm!
Beautiful and moving, yet deadly!
Galarian Moltres immediately flapped back, trying to dodge, but the range of Diamond Storm was huge, and it came at terrifying speed.
Galarian Moltres didn't even have time to evade. By the time it tried to counterattack, it was already too late.
Boom!
The pink "rain of cherry blossoms" instantly swallowed Galarian Moltres whole, while sharp diamonds and furious winds crazily tore and slammed into its body.
Galarian Moltres let out a painful howl. The Rock-type Diamond Storm dealt very heavy damage to it.
"So beautiful~"
Dawn, who happened to turn her gaze over, stared dazedly at the Diamond Storm and the glittering, gorgeous Mega Diancie. So beautiful!
One second, two seconds, three seconds—the pink "sky curtain" finally began to fade.
Thud—
Galarian Moltres fell from the sky like a broken kite and crashed to the ground.
At the same time, a layer of white light lit up around Mega Diancie.
This was the effect of Diamond Storm, which had a fairly high chance to greatly boost the user's Defense.
But there was no need for it right now.
"Diancie, you went a little too hard."
Damian looked at Galarian Moltres. It was already unable to get back up, so it seemed it hadn't survived that last Diamond Storm.
It was probably just one breath away from being done.
"Sorry, Damian. I didn't think it was that weak."
Mega Diancie tilted her head a little troubled. Or was it that she was just too strong now?
Ever since receiving Xerneas's gifted life energy, Diancie really could feel that her power had improved by leaps and bounds.
"Ehh..."
Damian couldn't help falling silent.
"ChiuChiuChiu!!"
Feeling that it had been mocked by this pink woman, the Galarian Moltres, which had been on the brink of death, suddenly lifted its head and started chirping at Mega Diancie in a loud, angry rant.
No idea what it was saying, but it was probably cursing pretty hard.
Mega Diancie's brows visibly furrowed. With a swing of the butterfly long sword in her hand, the blade pointed straight at this Galar Moltres.
!!!
Galarian Moltres's cries stopped at once. Swallowing hard, it stared at the sword tip that was only a hair's breadth from its eye and tactfully went quiet.
Damn it! You ugly pink diamond, just you wait!
I'm holding onto this grudge!
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