Upon seeing the Moonblast power unleashed by Gardevoir, Ghetsis was completely dumbfounded.
'This the heck is also called Moonblast power?'
'Other Pokémon using Mist Explosion aren't even this terrifying!'
"Eelektross, use Light Screen! The other Pokémon, quickly use Protect!"
Seeing Ghetsis command all his Pokémon at once, Mewtwo's eyes narrowed slightly as he took a step forward.
The giant spoon in his hand swung, and he looked like he was about to join the battlefield.
Axel grinned and waved a hand behind him toward Mewtwo.
It's just Ghetsis, that guy hasn't even resurrected Genesect yet, nor obtained the Black Dragon.
Even among the various regions, he could be considered one of the weakest villains.
It's just right to let Glastrier and Gardevoir have a bit of synergy practice and test out the Fairy Queen's new form combat strength.
Sensing Axel's thoughts, Gardevoir moved.
She gently raised her right hand, and the massive full moon hanging across the sky instantly released a brilliant radiance, enveloping all members of Team Plasma within it.
The moonlight passed through the hastily raised Light Screen by Eelektross, emitting a sizzling, corrosive sound.
Seeing the Light Screen taking effect, Ghetsis and the others all couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Good, although that Pokémon across from them is very strong, at least the Light Screen is working.
Moonblast power isn't exactly a particularly high-damage move, and with the added weakening from Light Screen, even if the opponent is a champion-level Pokémon, she wouldn't be able to break through the Protect shields the other Pokémon have already raised.
If that's the case, soon they'll be able to launch a counterattack and take down all these obstacles to their mission in one sweep.
And that Pokémon...
Ghetsis looked directly at the Fairy Queen without hiding his desire, eyes filled with longing.
'Such a powerful Pokémon, only Team Plasma is worthy of having it!'
Sensing Ghetsis's thoughts, a trace of anger flashed in the Fairy Queen's eyes.
'What thing dares to covet me?'
The moon in the sky suddenly shone even brighter, and nine beams of moonlight almost merged into one.
Falling onto the ground, those moonbeams were even brighter and more scorching than under the blazing sun.
All the members of Team Plasma had panic flash across their eyes as they looked in disbelief at Axel and Gardevoir atop the towering Glastrier.
"You... you guys..."
Axel lightly grinned, "Yes, it's activated."
BOOM!
The sound of Protect shields shattering became continuous. The leading Haxorus and Hydreigon, two Dragon-type Pokémon, immediately collapsed to the ground.
The other Pokémon didn't fare much better. Under the successive waves of Moonblast attacks, almost all the Pokémon present fell into a near-death state.
By the time the Moonblast ended, there was nothing left in front of Ghetsis.
Glastrier automatically stepped forward a few steps, while the long spear in Gardevoir's hand casually stretched out before Ghetsis.
Axel grinned, looking down at Ghetsis from above, "So now, who's the real threat?"
Watching Axel act cool so smoothly, Glastrier couldn't help but snort happily.
'So satisfying! Who would've thought that casually accepting a trainer will turn out to be someone of the same kind!'
Long, long ago, Glastrier had already grasped the essence of acting cool.
What is the purpose of battle?
Absolutely not for killing. Otherwise, why did they charge in and out seven times, rather than just take the enemy commander's head?
The reason is simple: battle exists for moments like this.
The only pity was that the audience here was too few. If there were armies upon armies watching, it would've been perfect.
Still, not bad, special effects can make up for it.
Thinking this way, Glastrier's eyes were filled with icy-blue fighting spirit, letting out a string of chilling whinnies.
His aura rapidly surged, with six upward-glowing rings flashing in succession across his body.
Blizzards engulfed the entire village, filled with a murderous chill.
At the same time, two hailstones fell precisely onto Axel's waist. After two blazing flashes of red light, Gyarados and Dragonair appeared behind the Fairy Queen and Axel.
Gyarados had a dazed look in his big eyes, just about to roar to hype things up, only to be smacked on the head by Dragonair's tail.
"ROAR!"
"roar?"
Gyarados suddenly realized, skillfully biting his own tail and spinning in circles behind the Fairy Queen.
Dragonair grinned, swiftly taking position as the halo above the Fairy Queen.
Axel: "..."
'You know what, once the Fairy Queen form is complete, these two halo-dragons actually look pretty pleasing.'
'But we're in the middle of a battle, what are you guys doing?'
Ghetsis instinctively took a step back.
Having studied psychology and theology for so many years, he was very clear that the more harmless something looks, the more dangerous it probably is.
The person in front of him was clearly strong to the extreme, yet still took on this cute appearance.
'He must be plotting something!'
"You... who are you really, and what are you doing here?", Ghetsis asked warily, his hand secretly gripping the communicator.
His adopted son was nearby. If the opponent really goes too far, then he'd have no choice but to call for help.
"Me?", Axel pointed at his own nose and showed an innocent smile.
"I just wanted to hand you over to Officer Jenny."
"You were giving a speech here, probably to brainwash these villagers into giving up their Pokémon."
"That alone's nothing, since Unova never said speeches are forbidden."
"But... your Beheeyem attacked me. And as a citizen of Aurient, the Aurient League grants us the right to unlimited self-defense!"
"What nonsense?", Ghetsis shouted like a cat with its tail stepped on, "I've thoroughly studied the laws of all regions. That clause doesn't exist at all!"
Axel grinned, "It'll exist soon enough."
Axel sent a message to Officer Jenny. Immediately, Ghetsis's phone received a notification.
[Ghetsis, listen up. I, Officer Jenny of Aurient, now suspect you of infringing on the lawful rights of Aurient residents. We hereby grant Mr. Axel unlimited self-defense rights against you.]
Ghetsis: "..."
'Abuse of authority?'
'Brothers, why does it feel like I'm the villain here today?'
Ghetsis clenched his fists so tightly they cracked, even his hair stood on end from anger.
He wanted to hit someone, yet the opponent's fists were bigger.
He wanted to reason, yet the opponent was the law.
After calming down for a while, Ghetsis looked at Axel again and insisted, "Since you know Officer Jenny, then you must be a reasonable person, right?"
"Our Beheeyem obviously didn't attack you, it was you who attacked us first."
"Even if it's self-defense, it should be us who have the right to defend ourselves!"
Axel blinked, and suddenly remembered a famous saying, "I predicted your Beheeyem was going to attack me, so I struck first. What's wrong with that?"
Ghetsis: "???"
'Bro, if I'd met you earlier, what's the point of all this scheming?'
'Just take your current appearance, polish it a little, and hire some internet trolls, you could've started a rebellion right away.'
Seeing Ghetsis looking dumbfounded, Axel grinned cheerfully, ready to wrap up today's fun and hand him over to Officer Jenny.
At that moment, Gardevoir's voice suddenly echoed in Axel's mind.
["Master... let me take him... I'm a bit hungry, will you go back and cook first?"]
Axel blinked, looking at Gardevoir with some confusion.
Usually, Gardevoir would never take the initiative to separate from him.
What's more important, Axel keenly detected a trace of killing intent beneath Gardevoir's gentle voice.
After thinking for a moment, Axel still nodded.
Whatever Gardevoir wants to do, all he has to do is support her.
"Alright, you take him. I'll head back and cook."
"Okay!", Gardevoir smiled sweetly. Wrapped in psychic power, she carried Ghetsis and quickly disappeared into the village atop Glastrier.
Dragonair and Gyarados exchanged a glance, quickly following to continue playing their roles as accessories.
Watching the direction in which Gardevoir and the others vanished, Mewtwo let out a slight sigh.
'The road ahead is still long...'
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