Floaroma Town, Gratitude Flower Field.
The once peaceful and harmonious flower field was engulfed in flames, with explosions reverberating one after another.
The tranquility was shattered by the fierce battle.
The Floaroma Town Police Department quickly received a report.
"Director Black, there's no signal at all!"
Hearing the operator's report, "Where are the patrolling officers?"
"The caller said they saw unconscious officers!"
Director Black of the Floaroma Town Police Department commanded, "Mobilize immediately! Contact the fire department."
"We might also need doctors and Joy, contact them to get ready!"
With sirens blazing, police cars sped down the road, and the fire department, along with the Pokemon Fire Brigade, rushed to the scene.
...
At the same time, the battle in the Gratitude Flower Field was still ongoing.
In the battle against Hunter G, Steven had gained a decisive lead.
Mega Metagross, Aggron, and Skarmory suppressed Hunter G's Hydreigon, Houndoom, and Tyranitar.
The armored battleship had already landed.
Hunter G stood on the back of a Hydreigon with violent eyes, while Tyranitar and Houndoom stood amidst the raging wildfire.
Hunter G was already drenched in sweat.
Not long ago, this place was a brilliant sea of flowers, so quiet and peaceful.
Now, thick smoke billowed, the land was scarred, and the wildfire had left behind withered stalks and scorched earth.
The faint smile that often graced Steven's lips had vanished, replaced by a calm expression.
But calmness was rage.
Steven already considered Hunter G a dead man.
"Metagross, Comet Punch!"
Hunter G quickly commanded Hydreigon, "Dragon Pulse, don't let him get close!"
"Aggron, Heavy Slam!"
The massive Aggron, weighing tons, charged across the ground like a tank.
"Tyranitar, Stone Edge!"
The rising rocks failed to stop Aggron.
Accompanied by flying debris and a metallic clang, the heavily injured Tyranitar was sent flying backward, causing another tremor.
But Mega Metagross's speed had increased significantly, making it impossible for Hydreigon to evade.
The accelerating Metagross, like a silver meteor, instantly closed the distance, unleashing a storm of Comet Punches onto Hydreigon's fragile body.
Hydreigon's three heads simultaneously screamed, and it plummeted rapidly like a kite with a broken string.
However, Hunter G was well-trained; as Hydreigon fell, he quickly deployed the glider on his back, avoiding a disastrous fall from the sky.
Li Wei and Jenny were also battling fifteen Pokémon Hunters.
They wore unified combat uniforms and goggles, and thankfully, they weren't equipped with petrification beam emitters on their arms.
This group of Pokémon Hunters was better trained than the ones Li Wei had encountered on the northern coast of Jubilife City.
"Dark Pulse!"
"Flamethrower!"
Accompanied by arrogant laughter,
Growling Houndoom, snarling Mightyena, and ferocious Krookodile stomped the ground, while Golbat, flapping their wings in the sky, let out piercing screeches.
Various moves attacked from all directions.
Fortunately, Dragapult and Sky Shaymin were experienced in battle and didn't require Li Wei's command.
Li Wei's Shaymin temporarily followed Jenny's commands.
Dragapult and six Sky Shaymin flew into the sky to battle the Golbat there.
Dragapult condensed a Draco Meteor in its mouth.
Dragapult's Draco Meteor was very skilled.
Unlike a certain famous 'Aura Sphere'
The falling energy rain, as if precisely guided, landed accurately between the Pokémon Hunters and their Pokemon.
Magical Leaf, Seed Flare, Air Slash, Solar Beam...
The Sky Shaymin's resolve to protect their home was even stronger than Li Wei's.
Hit by Draco Meteor, Magical Leaf, and Air Slash, they suffered varying degrees of damage.
Li Wei commanded, "Metagross, Psychic!"
Mega Metagross's Psychic stirred up the dirt and rocks on the ground, forming a thick defensive shield.
"Arcanine, Flare Blitz!"
Arcanine, engulfed in flames, let out a howl and charged directly into Houndoom's Flamethrower!
Arcanine's advantages in stamina and speed were fully displayed at this moment.
Even though Arcanine's ability wasn't Flash Fire, Houndoom's Flamethrower was completely unable to stop Arcanine.
Arcanine pushed its way directly in front of Houndoom.
"Close Combat!"
Arcanine grabbed two Houndoom and proceeded to punch and kick them, then used its weight advantage to knock them out.
In the sky battle, Dragapult and Sky Shaymin also completely dominated.
Golbat continuously lost their ability to battle and fell to the ground.
"Lucario, Power-Up Punch barrage!"
During Cynthia's visit, Lucario often sought guidance from Cynthia's Lucario and learned Power-Up Punch.
The most important lesson learned was the Power-Up Punch barrage.
Power-Up Punch not only deals damage but also increases attack power.
And the Power-Up Punch barrage is powerful because it gets stronger with each hit.
Lucario landed an uppercut on Krookodile's jaw.
Krookodile was sent flying backward, losing its ability to battle in an inverted position.
As more and more Pokémon Hunters' Pokemon lost their ability to battle, the situation gradually became one-sided.
Especially the struggling Hydreigon, which took another Air Slash from Leader Shaymin.
The dominance of the Serene Grace ability was fully demonstrated at this moment.
The Air Slash accurately struck Hydreigon's neck, which was its vital point.
The incredibly sharp Air Slash not only injured Hydreigon but also interrupted the Dark Pulse and Dragon Breath it was condensing in its mouth.
This Hydreigon's talent was truly impressive, and its strength was Master Class; its three heads could simultaneously emit different beams of light.
But alas, Hunter G encountered Steven.
No matter how many beams Hydreigon could emit simultaneously, it didn't affect Mega Metagross blocking the moves with a single Psychic.
Steven stood proudly, his steady voice cutting through the clamor of the battlefield.
"This is the end, Hunter G!"
During the engagement, Steven had already confirmed the opponent's identity, codenamed Hunter G.
Mega Metagross descended like a silver-white meteor, its Comet Punch landing on the heavily injured Tyranitar.
The reverberating shockwave also heavily damaged the Houndoom that was using Flamethrower!
Mega Metagross flew back to Steven's side, with Skarmory and Aggron standing to his left and right, their gazes sharp.
Not far from him was Hunter G, whose glider was destroyed, struggling in his death throes.
Mega Metagross, Lucario, Dragapult... all returned to Li Wei's side.
"We're done too."
Jenny and Sky Shaymin also glared at Hunter G.
A faint smile reappeared on Steven's face.
"Then, let's go together!"