Perhaps with some intention, Darkrai used Dark Void, continuously attacking the bystanders.
While driving away some residents, a small number of humans and Pokémon also fell to the ground, falling into a deep sleep.
"What's going on? Why is this Darkrai randomly attacking humans and Pokémon?!" Dawn looked around in confusion, asking in bewilderment.
Ash, using a light blue Aura energy shield, protected Dawn, Brock, and others, preventing them from falling into a coma from the incoming dark energy projectiles.
"This guy must have another purpose; it shouldn't be as simple as it looks on the surface!"
Although what Darkrai did was somewhat unethical, it was highly efficient.
Most of the audience had basically fled, leaving only the bystanders who had fallen to the ground.
In a sense, Darkrai resolved the situation with everyone present at the lowest cost and fastest speed.
Then, it focused all its attention on Palkia, the God of Space, the colossal being above Baiyang Town.
However, before Palkia could even appear, astonishing changes began to occur in the direction where Ash and the others were located.
Large numbers of lonely spirits and wild ghosts began to appear in Baiyang Town, eerily sweeping through the town. The faces of these ghosts were highly similar to the unconscious Pokémon and humans.
Baron Albert and his Pokémon, Lickilicky, even had a peculiar exchange experience, turning into a Lickilicky that could speak human language.
Such bizarre changes truly stunned everyone present.
Clatter, clatter…
Anthony, holding his laptop, continuously typed on the keyboard. The model on the screen kept twisting, as if a strange anomaly was occurring.
"It's hard to believe, but if my conclusion is correct, the space in this area has been distorted, causing Darkrai's dreams and reality to intertwine!"
"And Albert and his Lickilicky have swapped bodies, meaning they are in the same dream, and they have entered each other's dreams!"
Anthony typed furiously on the keyboard, then suddenly stopped after a while, looking at the computer with some disbelief, "And… and…"
"Baiyang Town is like a block of tofu, cut from the edge of the town! Right?"
Ash took over Anthony's words while using his Aura to sense the surroundings.
At this moment, the entire Baiyang Town was surrounded by dense fog. Even if a Trainer tried to have Altaria use Clear Smog, they couldn't see what was outside the town.
The current situation was just like the impending battle of the Time-Space Dual Gods.
At this moment, the entire Baiyang Town was in an alternate dimension.
The culprit behind all this was naturally Palkia, who wanted to hide here to avoid being found by Dialga.
Even in a severely injured state, Palkia was still able to pull this area into an alternate dimension.
"Hmph, it must be that hateful Darkrai's doing!" The Baron, who had turned into a Lickilicky, stood there cursing, even preparing to drag his obese body to rally many Trainers to drive Darkrai away.
Bang!!!
But before he could take two more steps, a fist slammed into Lickilicky's forehead, causing the unprepared Baron to lose his ability to battle.
"Hiss…" Dawn and the others gasped, witnessing this terrifying scene.
How much strength would it take to knock out the Baron, who had transformed into Lickilicky, with one punch?
Pikachu on his shoulder looked at his Trainer in confusion, then gestured with his tail and Lickilicky's head.
"No time to explain to everyone!" Looking around at everyone's surprised expressions, Ash hurriedly explained:
"If I'm not mistaken, Palkia, the God of Space, has sealed off the town, and its old rival, Dialga, the God of Time, will also come here!"
"Then what do we do?" Alice instantly cried out, because this was her hometown.
"Oración!" Ash looked at Anthony next to Alice, "Your ancestors, when designing this place, should have included Oración in the music. We must find it; it can also appease the wrath of the Dual Gods!"
"O-okay!" Although he didn't know why the other party knew more about his ancestors than he did, he didn't think much of it, knowing the situation was urgent.
Everyone immediately turned and prepared to go to Anthony's house to search for clues about Oración.
But Dawn suddenly turned around, looking back at Ash and Pikachu, who were still in place, her light blue eyes blinking in confusion as she asked:
"Ash, aren't you coming with us?"
Dawn slowly walked forward, then quickly ran in front of Ash, hugging his arm tightly, her beautiful eyes filled with questioning.
"No!"
Facing the girl's kind offer, Ash decisively refused.
He looked at the pink light cluster above Baiyang Town; that was Palkia's location, and it was continuously approaching Baiyang Town.
And Darkrai had been guarding that entrance.
Presumably, it wouldn't be long before Palkia arrived, and Darkrai, wanting to Protect the garden, would inevitably engage in a great battle with Palkia, with Dialga also joining in at that time.
Although this Darkrai's strength was formidable, it absolutely couldn't defeat the Time-Space Dual Gods fighting one against two.
And if he stayed, even if he couldn't help Darkrai repel the Time-Space Dual Gods, he could at least share some of its pressure.
Considering this, he wanted to stay.
"But, the opponent is an existence that can seal space, I'm afraid…" The girl's deep blue pupils trembled continuously, her gaze filled with worry, and her tone slightly hurried.
In addition, the surroundings were filled with pink light, and the strange color made people feel oppressed.
"Ash… Dawn…" Looking at the entangled boy and girl, the usually mature and steady Brock didn't know how to respond.
Alice, a Big Sister with similar experience, showed a strange expression, then turned her gaze to Anthony, who looked like a dazed fool.
The other party clearly noticed Alice's unusual movement but showed no reaction.
"Ash!"
As if sensing Ash's determination, the silent Dawn spoke again, her gaze burning as she looked at the handsome young man with well-defined features in front of her.
"Mm!" Ash simply responded, looking at the approaching girl.
Because the distance between them at this moment was a bit too close, so close that he could clearly smell the faint fragrance on the girl's body.
And…
Due to nervousness, her slightly hurried breathing.
"As long as you come back safely, I'll… I'll… I'll grant you any wish!" At this moment, the girl's pretty face was as red as a cooked crab.
But even with such shyness, the girl still looked at Ash with burning eyes, making the first promise of her life.
Upon hearing this, Ash was slightly stunned at first, then placed his hand on the girl's head, gently ruffling her soft, light blue hair.
"Don't worry, wait for me!"
After speaking, Ash turned and released Pidgeot, then rode on it, flying towards Darkrai in the distance.
But for this journey, Ash became even more cautious.
Not for anyone else, but for Dawn's promise.