At this moment, watching his Heatran get completely overwhelmed by Rayquaza, Brandon couldn't stay calm anymore.
He had thought that capturing Heatran would be enough to challenge the Hoenn Champion.
But what he hadn't expected—
Was that Aiden Flint had a Legendary like Rayquaza.
How was he supposed to fight that?!
No matter how strong a Legendary Pokémon was, it simply couldn't compare to a being like Rayquaza!
Realizing he was outmatched, Brandon decisively recalled Heatran.
If you can't win—
Then retreat cleanly.
"Ahem… well, well… it's not easy for anyone. Since I, Brandon, am not your match, it seems the Legendary Titans are not meant for me. I'll take my leave."
Hearing this, Aiden's expression turned slightly cold.
"You think you can come and go as you please? Do you take the Hoenn Champion for a joke?"
Brandon glanced at the massive dragon looming overhead and the Sky Team surrounding him.
He sighed helplessly.
"Ahem… I unintentionally offended your authority. How about this—"
"To support the Hoenn League's efforts in preserving and exploring ruins, I'm willing to provide one hundred million Poké Dollars as funding."
"I also have several rare Pokémon that I can offer to your organization."
At this point, he knew—
If he didn't give something up, he might not be leaving today.
With that, he released several Pokémon: Bagon, Vibrava, and Dratini.
Two pseudo-legendary lines—
But Aiden already had them.
Still, they would make useful resources for the Sky Team.
Seeing Aiden remain unmoved, Brandon grew frustrated internally—but he had no choice.
Who could have guessed—
That a random encounter would turn out to be the Hoenn Champion?
Truly a case of biting off more than he could chew.
After a brief pause, Brandon spoke again.
"Ahem… Champion Aiden, I also discovered another location."
"There are signs of a Legendary Pokémon there. Would that information be enough in exchange for letting me leave?"
Now that—
Caught Aiden's interest.
A faint smile appeared on his lips.
"Now that's more like it."
"Alright. Give me the coordinates. If the information checks out, we're good."
"But if you're lying…"
"I'll have Rayquaza chase your Battle Pyramid across the sky with Dragon Breath."
Brandon forced a dry laugh.
"I wouldn't dare deceive you."
"It's an active volcano, located near the Orange Archipelago. A Fire-type Legendary resides there."
"My Heatran sensed it when we approached before. Its aura is even stronger than Heatran's."
"I didn't act because I wasn't confident in capturing it."
"But now… I'll leave it to you."
With that, he handed over the coordinates.
Aiden accepted them.
With mutual benefits exchanged, the tension between them eased.
"Champion Aiden," Brandon said cautiously, "I've always been interested in Legendary Pokémon and ancient ruins."
"If possible, could I observe from the side? I'd like to witness the Ice Titan, Regice."
Since he had just taken Brandon's offer, Aiden didn't refuse.
"Fine. Stay with my team."
"Besides… something big seems eager to come out after hearing all that noise."
Brandon blinked in confusion.
Then—
BOOM!
A deafening explosion shattered the mountainside.
A massive hole was blasted open—
And a towering figure stepped out.
A body formed of blue-white ice pillars, nearly ten meters tall.
Regice.
"Ding! Regice's current attributes are as follows:"
Pokémon: Regice
Title: Ice Titan
Level: 82
Ability: Clear Body
Type: Ice
Potential: Red
Bond Evolution: Not unlocked
Mega Evolution: Not unlocked
Moves: Ice Beam, Blizzard, Lock-On, Zap Cannon, Hammer Arm, Explosion, Hyper Beam, Curse, Superpower…
Friendship: 0
Background: Once a guardian of the Tree of Beginning, sealed for thousands of years due to war. Recently awakened from the ruins, seeking its companions.
Preference: Protection
As Regice emerged, its gaze swept across the humans present.
Then—
Ice Beam!
A powerful freezing attack shot toward the Sky Team.
Aiden reacted instantly.
With his psychic power, he teleported all members out of harm's way.
The attack missed.
Regice's attention shifted—
To Aiden.
And to the colossal dragon behind him.
"Looking for your companions, are you?"
"Then let's reunite you."
Aiden took out two Heavy Balls.
Flash!
Two massive figures appeared—
Regirock.
Registeel.
"Regi—"
"Regi—"
Hearing their voices, Regice froze for a moment—
Then let out a joyful cry.
The three Titans had reunited.
Watching this scene, Brandon couldn't hide the envy in his eyes.
Those Pokémon…
Could have been his.
But now—
They belonged to Aiden.
As Regirock and Registeel moved beside Regice, the three began communicating.
After learning the truth—
That Aiden had freed them and that its companions had chosen to follow him—
Regice showed a hint of guilt.
"Regi…"
It was apologizing.
For attacking its savior earlier.
And—
It expressed its willingness to follow Aiden as well.
Seeing this, Aiden took out another Heavy Ball.
In front of Brandon and the entire Sky Team—
He threw it.
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