"Indeed, even Giovanni is no match for them."
Agatha wasn't too surprised; she just shook her head.
Although from the live broadcast, it was unclear how many people Giovanni was facing, it was at least eight or more.
With such numbers, victory would be impossible without a qualitative difference.
After all, the side with more numbers had too many ways to win. Agatha even thought that Team Rockets' Top Executives using Trick Room to counter them was already a very gentle method.
Otherwise, if it were her, she would at least cast a Ghost's Curse on each of Giovanni's main Pokémon, directly letting him slowly await his death.
Debuffs, buffs, encirclement, and so on—under the overwhelming advantage of numbers, there were simply too many ways to defeat an opponent.
So, from the very beginning, Agatha didn't believe Giovanni had a chance of winning.
"Ultimately, it's because all of us on our side lost that Giovanni was reduced to this situation."
Lorelei said calmly, if they had been more capable, would Giovanni still need to fight ten at once?
Poor Giovanni, how tragic.
"Hmm? Is that..."
Suddenly, Nemona exclaimed, looking at the live broadcast screen.
On the screen, a giant Lugia soared in, landing above Giovanni.
A blood-haired young man leaped from Lugia's back, landing beside Giovanni and slowly standing up.
"Lance?" Agatha was quite surprised.
If she remembered correctly, Lance was fighting N, wasn't he?
Meanwhile, in Sector Four...
"This Lugia..."
Not far from the battlefield, Caitlin's beautiful eyes flickered slightly as she gazed at the Lugia in the sky.
This size was not Lugia Mom, because it was larger and stronger than Lugia Mom.
"I never expected you to be the one to support me, Lance."
Giovanni chuckled, looking at the dragon master beside him.
He truly hadn't expected to fight alongside Lance one day; this was truly...
"I thought you were fighting Mammon. Does Team Rockets actually have other executives who have captured Legendary Pokémon?"
Lance's face was stern, his gaze sweeping over Selene and the others, finally resting on the Primal Groudon and Dialga in the distance.
"Ah~ that's my Granddaughter." Giovanni's lips curved slightly, his tone very proud.
"???"
Lance was stunned. What did you say? Your Granddaughter?
Never mind, it's irrelevant.
"Why are you the only one?"
Lance hadn't expected to arrive only to find Giovanni being ganged up on, with none of their League members in sight.
"Besides you and me, I suppose there's only Agatha in the command camp. Everyone else has been captured by Team Rockets."
Giovanni replied helplessly.
"And now all my main Pokémon have just been defeated, Lance, we've lost."
"No, you still have Primal Groudon."
Lance replied calmly, his composed eyes rippling.
He truly hadn't expected that out of more than twenty Champion-level Trainers in the League, only the two of them remained on the battlefield.
This... But it didn't matter. As long as the two of them hadn't fallen, the League hadn't lost.
"Lugia? Did Elite Lance also capture a Lugia?"
On Selene's side, Ash looked at the giant Lugia in the sky with great surprise.
"It looks a bit off."
Karen narrowed her eyes, looking at the Lugia with somewhat dim eyes. This didn't seem to be the Lugia Mom they had seen in the Whirl Islands back then.
Because this Lugia's size and power were clearly much stronger than that Lugia Mom.
"This makes things a bit difficult. With Lance and Lugia, we'll have a hard time dealing with them."
Hilda said in a low voice, frowning.
This was a truly adult 'Sea God' Lugia, not to mention commanded by Lance, who was also a top Champion.
Mega Beedrill could target its speed, and Mega Beedrill's stamina and defense were relatively average, so a group attack could defeat it.
But Lugia... Caitlin's Little Lugia was a typical example.
It had almost no weaknesses in any aspect, and its defense and stamina were extremely strong. This adult Lugia would definitely be even more so.
However, at this moment, a low dragon roar echoed.
A giant black dragon descended from the sky, landing behind Selene and the others. Zekrom set N down.
"Sorry, I hope I'm not too late?" N asked.
"Phew~ N, you're just in time."
Seeing N and Zekrom arrive, Selene and the others breathed a sigh of relief. With Zekrom to deal with that Lugia, things would be much easier.
"Zekrom... has it already recovered?"
Lance saw the flying Zekrom, his sword-like brows furrowing. How could it be so fast?
Zekrom had clearly been severely injured by him.
"It seems the situation is getting worse." Giovanni naturally also saw N and Zekrom.
"Ah~ it's indeed not good."
Lance responded, but his expression remained unchanged.
Although the situation was indeed absolutely unfavorable, as long as they hadn't lost, it meant there was still a chance.
As for giving up and surrendering, that was definitely not something Lance would do.
"Even at this point, you're still not going to give up resisting? My dear father."
At this moment, a clear male voice drifted over.
"Mammon."
Giovanni turned to look to the side, and Lance also looked over.
It was a young man in a black coat. His face was handsome, his figure tall and slender, and his facial features bore some resemblance to Giovanni's.
But their temperaments were completely different; Mammon was more flamboyant and confident, full of youthful vigor.
Team Rockets' boss, Mammon!
The young man who single-handedly reformed and prospered the once Evil Organization.
Lance gazed at this young man. This was his first time seeing Mammon in person, but he had truly heard too many stories about his deeds this year.
After all, the Kanto League had held many meetings because of him.
"Not good, brothers and sisters, Mammon is here, our merits are gone!"
Selene complained in a low voice, very unhappy.
Hilda and the others looked at Selene speechless, but Selene was right about one thing: since Mammon had appeared...
Then the subsequent battle no longer needed them.
"Mammon, you've finally shown your face."
Giovanni's tone was much lower.
"Of course, after all, the battle is nearing its end, Father~ You truly disappoint me."
Mammon had his hands in his coat pockets, a smile playing on his lips as he looked at Giovanni and Lance.
"I've been waiting for you in Silph Co. Building for a very long time."
Lance and Giovanni both fell silent. They knew that Mammon's implication was to mock them for not even being able to get into Silph Co. Building
But they had no words to retort, as this was indeed the truth.
"Now that your forces are completely wiped out, and only the two of you are left as active combatants, are you still not going to give up?"
Mammon said with a smile.
"As long as we haven't fallen, Mammon, our League hasn't lost!"
Giovanni's tone was firm and powerful, his will incredibly resolute.
"Groudon!"
Hearing Giovanni's call, Primal Groudon no longer paid attention to Dialga, letting out a majestic roar as it slowly turned to face Mammon.
"Lugia!" Lance also called out to the Lugia above.
Lugia let out a low cry, its aura imposing.
Dialga and Zekrom made no moves, simply preparing to observe in silence.
Gutsy × 2!
Dialga and Zekrom silently gave Primal Groudon and the others a thumbs up. To dare to face Mammon like that? Too strong!
"I see. In that case, I'll make you concede willingly."
Mammon chuckled softly, his hands still in his coat pockets, and with a golden light, a Poké Ball opened.
"Solgaleo~!"
A giant golden-black lion-shaped Pokémon roared as it leaped out, landing heavily on the ground.
Under its massive weight, the entire earth shook violently.
An immense, heavy pressure permeated the world. Undoubtedly, this was an extremely powerful Legendary Pokémon.
"This Pokémon is...?"
Giovanni's eyes narrowed slightly.
Many people present did not recognize this Pokémon.
"Necrozma, Dusk Mane. That is its name." Mammon explained in a relaxed tone.
That's right, before the battle, Mammon specifically sought out Solgaleo. After a friendly conversation, Solgaleo reluctantly agreed to lend itself to Necrozma for a while.
"But don't worry, it won't be called that for long."
"Necrozma."
"Solgaleo~!"
Necrozma, Dusk Mane let out another violent roar that echoed through the heavens and earth. Countless lights were subsequently absorbed by Necrozma, Dusk Mane.
In just a few seconds, the entire world was instantly enveloped in eternal night. Only Necrozma, Dusk Mane, shimmering with a faint golden light, illuminated this area.
"What's going on?"
Peony was stunned, staring blankly at the sky.
The sky... turned black!
"Is it because of that Necrozma?" Gloria blinked her big eyes, full of wonder. It can absorb sunlight?
"Oh~ The sky in Alola also suddenly turned dark before. So it was because of it."
Selene recalled the Alola blackout incident, which remained a mystery to this day.
All the sunlight was absorbed by Dusk Mane Necrozma, but Dusk Mane Necrozma was not completely satisfied. Instead, it fixed its colorful eyes on Primal Groudon.
"Roar!"
Primal Groudon, not understanding but feeling awe, stared up blankly for a while before realizing that its Desolate Land was gone!!
Primal Groudon was furious. How dare you steal the weather from your Groudon grandpa??
Besides the flying Caterpie, when had anyone ever stolen its weather?!
Primal Groudon frantically unleashed its power.
Desolate Land, activate!
The next moment, the fierce sunlight of Desolate Land reappeared, illuminating the sky.
But in less than three seconds, the sky turned dark again.
"Roar!!"
Primal Groudon was enraged. Desolate Land! Rise for me!
The sky brightened again.
"Solgaleo~!!"
In less than two seconds, the sky turned dark again.
"Roar!"
Desolate Land!!! Brighten for me!
The sky brightened again!
It turned dark again... Like this, the sky alternated between light and dark for an unknown number of times, until Primal Groudon began to pant.
Yes, it was getting tired.
Although Desolate Land was merely its ability, activating Desolate Land also required its stamina.
Not to mention situations like now, where it activated Desolate Land more than ten times consecutively, only for it to be'swallowed' each time.
Groudon discovered for the first time that it could actually feel tired from opening Desolate Land.
This was the first time in history; it was truly baffling!
And Necrozma, Dusk Mane... it let out a satisfied burp.