Not long after.
A circle centered around Natsuhiko was filled with numerous Lycanroc lying on the ground.
Upon closer inspection, it could be seen.
Their fallen bodies formed a circle, just five meters away from Natsuhiko, unable to approach him any closer.
After the battle.
"Buduo~~"
The obedient Audino standing guard beside Natsuhiko provided healing to the Pokémon.
A crisp bell sound spread waves from its center.
The Pokémon's various injuries were instantly healed.
These past few days.
This was their combat mode.
The Pokémon swept the field, and with Beedrill using "Sword Dance" and "Deadly Needle Stab" to maximize its state, it would duel the opposing Leader.
Most of the time, it quickly finished the fight, and situations like today were rare.
After all, in Rayquaza's Alternate Space without human intervention, encountering an Elite Candidate Level Pokémon was quite difficult in the wild.
If Togekiss took the last hit with a "Wave Missile," no one would mind.
It saved Beedrill time, allowing more for harvesting.
Surely, controlling the Cannon Platform shouldn't stop them from getting the final blow, right?
Of course, it's a joke.
As all of this was under Natsuhiko's command.
He intentionally strengthened the training for Alakazam, Togekiss, and Aegislash.
Beedrill had already reached Elite Candidate Level.
Its power growth had noticeably slowed down.
It's inevitable.
As a Pokémon's power increases, the growth rate naturally slows.
Even if you consider Gym Leader Level and Elite Candidate Level as bottles, with enough in them to advance, the size of the Elite Candidate Level bottle is at least several times or even tenfold that of the Gym Leader Level.
So now, his primary focus is on Togekiss and the others.
Once the three also reach Elite Candidate Level, he'll finally have the spare energy to arrange other Pokémon.
And Natsuhiko's strength has also reached its peak within a short period.
After dealing with this group of Lycanroc, the Pokémon's actions were swift.
The three little ones collected the Crystal Stones, with Alakazam and Beedrill on guard, while Togekiss and Aegislash searched for other valuable items. Natsuhiko captured Pokémon at Gym Leader Level and above.
This wave was one of the tougher battles they fought over the past few days.
Although it seemed like an easy win, it took a considerable toll on the Pokémon and on Natsuhiko's mental energy.
Fortunately, the gains were substantial.
One Elite Candidate Level Lycanroc and seven Gym Leader Level Lycanroc amounted to nearly ten million in revenue.
In the Pokemon Realm, encountering such a large group isn't easy; you would have to venture into deep mountains and forests.
And in the Alternate Space.
They had just stepped into the Rock Area.
Aside from Pokémon, Natsuhiko also obtained 11 Crystal Stones, which, combined with what he had, made a total of 200.
There were also some scattered, albeit somewhat valuable, materials.
Quickly cleaned the battlefield.
Prepared to retreat.
In the Rock Area, the quantity of this "Sweet Fragrance" Honey seems to need retesting and recalculation.
Unfortunately.
"Buduo!"
"Hudi!"
The sharp-eared Audino and the fully aware Alakazam reminded Natsuhiko.
It seemed... right after one battle, another awaited them.
Moreover.
Unlike the Lycanroc, this second one would likely be even tougher.
Accompanied by the sound of heavy footsteps.
Several giant, robust Pokémon with bodies gleaming with metallic luster slowly appeared in their view.
Upon seeing these Pokémon, even Natsuhiko couldn't help but click his tongue.
"This Rock Area must be hiding something valuable; otherwise, why would there be so many Pokémon so packed together and with such strength..."
Appearing before them, surprisingly, were....
Aggron!