Pokémon Detective Case Files.

In the blink of an eye, Lian Wu caught that fleeting opening.

Regidorago's "Reverse Scale" attack is fierce and unparalleled, but it also causes it to intermittently and briefly descend into uncontrollable rage.

So, Lian Wu seized this opportunity and gave a low shout.

At the same time, the veteran craftsman lowered his stance and braced himself firmly, taking full advantage of the impact, and then unleashed a powerful strike with both palms—

"Double the return!"

In an instant, the dragon's energy was rebounded with even greater force, penetrating Regidorago's body with a thunderous roar.

The dragon pillar's massive body trembled violently, and muffled sounds like crystals shattering emanated from within it, yet it still did not completely collapse.

It roared and its "dragon claw," fueled by its final fury, slammed down!

The old craftsmen didn't even have time to catch their breath.

Its body, already weakened by the "double return" shock, was like a candle flickering in the wind, yet it still gritted its teeth and, in a fraction of a second before the giant claw fell, unleashed a "sonic punch" that struck first despite being delayed!

In a split second of extreme danger, the fist arrived before the "dragon claw".

Reginald Lago's movements froze instantly, and he could no longer move.

This instantaneous chain reaction changed the course of the entire battlefield.

With the battle coming to an end and his side suffering heavy losses, Lian Wu immediately took out his medicine and was about to rush to his partner to treat him.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the battlefield, Regillech also noticed the weakness exposed by the Alliance.

This Electric-type Eternal Pokémon instantly transformed into a blinding streak of light, its swift and powerful "Electric Shock Wave" striking the exhausted old craftsman!

However, on the inevitable path of that trajectory, a swaying shadow had been waiting for a long time.

Wanlong's Super Crystal Lamp Spirit—the ghostly candle that had almost exhausted all its energy in the midst of a series of fierce battles—had somehow quietly moved here.

Before this, a strange halo, connected to life itself, had already ignited around it.

That was the light of "shared fate".

The lightning, of course, did not stop in an attempt to stop it; the beam of light pierced through the body of the Super Crystal Lamp Fire Spirit without fail.

The chandelier spirit neither dodged nor offered any resistance.

In the instant before it vanished, it quietly completed that equal pact with Regillechi.

Silently, the crimson flames and golden lightning went out simultaneously.

Silence fell over the battlefield.

Lila stood beside the Metagross and caught a glimpse of the two figures that had fallen at the same time.

As the pioneering leader of the Hoenn Battle Tower and an ace of Interpol, she had witnessed countless battles and experienced countless perilous situations, but at this moment, she simply thought silently—

As expected of the Heavenly King of Unova.

Even from the exact same standpoint, she couldn't be sure she could do better than them.

However, the situation did not reverse despite the simultaneous withdrawal of the two legendary Pokémon and the two Elite Four members from battle.

On the contrary, after losing the restraint of the Chandelier Spirit and the Old Builder, the Alliance's defenses fell into even deeper despair.

Because that Regigigas has completely shaken off the sluggish state it was in at the start of the battle.

The shackles of the "slow start" feature were suddenly broken.

The legendary power that once dragged the continent was now being poured out without reservation into this small crystal cave.

By this point, Lila had already sent out all the Pokémon she had.

Metagross, in conjunction with Pokémon, held the Giant hostage from the front, while Lucario and Snorlax, under the cover of Raikou's lightning strike, harassed the Giant from its flanks.

However, these exquisite tactical combinations seemed so pale and powerless in the face of the fully awakened Regigigas.

Suddenly, the enemy, whose speed suddenly increased, stretched out its massive arm, strong enough to crush boulders, and grabbed Lucario, who was trying to dodge with Quick Attack—like squeezing a struggling electric bug.

Without any fancy moves, a simple, unadorned "arm hammer" slammed it hard into the ground. Cracks spread across the ground like a spider web.

Then, it raised its giant foot and stomped down heavily.

"earthquake"!

The entire cave shook violently as if struck by divine retribution.

Countless crystal pillars collapsed from the top, the ground cracked, and sharp rock spikes sprang up like bamboo shoots after a rain.

Needless to say, Lucario was in a terrible state. At this critical moment, Metagross took a step to the side and used its body to block the sword of the Servants.

The alloy shell was struck in vital areas by several rock spikes. The crimson light in its eyes flickered a few times before finally going out weakly, and its body collapsed heavily.

Even so, Cranberry's partner was still affected by the shockwave.

The Thunder God in the distance was surrounded by chaotic lightning and was blasted to a corner of the cave.

Despite the handsome guy's best efforts to guide Espeon and Croagunk, they were still badly injured in this cataclysmic disaster.

Only Snorlax, with its thick layer of fat and sheer size, managed to barely maintain its balance amidst the devastating tremors.

Lila silently retrieved Lucario and Metagross's Poké Balls.

Her gaze met Snorlax's—no words were needed; the Pokémon that had accompanied her in battle for many years understood.

Snorlax scratched its blue fur and pulled a half-eaten grapefruit seed from its palm. A blue move light flashed, "Recycle"—the seed was reshaped by energy into a complete new grapefruit.

It took a bite, and its strength began to slowly return.

"I see. So you want to use that trick too?"

Cranberry caught a glimpse of Lyra's arrangement, subtly flicked her wrist, and made a cryptic gesture toward Lianwu and the old craftsman. It was a code word that only trainers could understand.

On the battlefield, General Pudao has already begun coordinating.

As its companions fell one after another, its "general" characteristics accumulated layer by layer, making its momentum increasingly fierce and composed.

It slowly ground the giant blade above its head, the blade rubbing against the air to produce a subtle metallic tremor, while casting an undisguised "provocative" glance at the legendary giant in front of it.

The tactical intent of this skill is clear and obvious—to block the opponent's varied moves and force them to launch a direct attack.

As expected, the giant legendary Pokémon was enraged.

It took heavy steps, but its target was not Snorlax or Serpents—but Raikou, a legendary creature, now covered in wounds.

"Thunder God, use 'Divine Speed' to dodge!" Lila shouted urgently, cupping her hands into a megaphone shape.

The command was very effective. Although Regigigas' speed was not what it used to be, Raikou, who had transformed into golden lightning, was still a step ahead of it.

It nimbly leaped backward, intentionally or unintentionally leading the giant's pursuit route towards the location where Snorlax was lying in ambush.

"Double the return."

Lila silently recited the name of the move that Lian Wu had just perfectly demonstrated.

In the shadows of the corner, the gem on Espeon's forehead flashed slightly, its psychic power transmitting the silent command precisely into Snorlax's mind.

The enormous body strode forward, facing the legendary giant head-on.

Regigigas raised its massive arm high—the same starting stance it used when it smashed Lucario away earlier.

Fighting energy condensed in its fist, and the heavy pressure almost froze the air.

"Stop it! Snorlax!"

The pioneering leader of the battle tower shouted, his voice filled with a desperate determination.

Snorlax lowered its center of gravity, its massive body resembling a mountain of flesh, preparing to withstand the attack head-on.

however--

The giant arm that was about to smash into Snorlax suddenly stopped in mid-air.

Not good!

Lila's pupils contracted sharply, and alarm bells rang in her mind. That wasn't the trajectory of the "Arm Hammer"!

In the center of Regigigas's giant hand formed by three fingers, Fighting-type energy was condensing in a completely different way—not through physical impact that enhanced the body, but by being compressed and gathered into a dazzling ball of energy.

It's a "True Energy Bullet"!

"Abandon counterattacks! Focus all your energy on defense!"

Lila’s command came out without thinking, even though she knew that any order at this moment might be too late, but she still hoped that this shout would buy Snorlax a chance to survive.

This is not entirely impossible.

Snorlax's thick layer of fat can effectively resist special attacks, and even without the negative effect of "slow start," Regigigas is by no means a creature that is particularly good at special attacks.

However, Regigigas's strength ultimately exceeded her expectations.

finally--

Legend has it that the "Aura Bomb" from the Pokémon's palm was released and exploded on Snorlax's hastily crossed arms.

Before the dust had settled, a heavy black shadow flew out like a meteor—Snorlax, with a weight that could withstand the shockwave, crashed into the rock wall behind the cave even more miserably than Regice had before.

At the moment of impact, the entire cave trembled violently again, as if another "earthquake" had erupted simultaneously. Cracks spread wildly outward from the point of impact, and more crystals crashed down.

Amidst the billowing smoke and dust, Lila stared intently at the ruins, her fingertips turning slightly white from the force of her grip.

"It failed..."

Lila murmured to herself, her gaze sweeping over the ravaged battlefield.

At this point, the only one still useful on the main battlefield was the wounded and panting Lei Gong.

In the distance, Snorlax's massive body, embedded in the wall, could only breathe faintly, while Metagross and Lucario's Poké Balls hung silently at their waists, offering no response.

"That's not necessarily true."

Just then, a voice rang in Lila's ear.

His voice was deep and resolute, carrying the composure of a gambler before revealing their cards.

It's blueberry.

The Dark-type Elite Four member curled a wicked and sharp smile at the corner of his mouth, his gaze passing over the billowing dust and landing on the spot where Snorlax had been sent flying.

"It's too powerful, but it also has too many drawbacks. Your Snorlax wasn't the only one affected by that attack."

Only then, as the dust settled, did everyone finally see clearly—behind where Snorlax had been standing, in the shadow cast by its massive body, huddled another figure.

He is the general of the jasmine.

Even though it was just the aftershock of the "Aura Bomb" exploding that brushed past me, the Fighting attribute's fourfold advantage over Dark and Steel is no joke.

At this moment, General Pudao's armor was riddled with cracks, and his blade was full of chips, clearly indicating that he was at his limit.

However, those eyes belonging to the superior remained as sharp as an eagle's, fixed intently on the legendary giant ahead.

Around it, steel-like energy was gathering at an unprecedented concentration, turning into countless metallic dust particles that reflected cold light, silently suspending and vibrating in the air.

The next second—

"Metal explosion!"

Compared to "Double Back" and "Mirror Reflection", this move only has a 50% multiplier when counterattacking.

However, "Metal Blast" has an irreplaceable advantage - it can reflect all types of damage at the same time, whether it is physical attack or special attack.

The deafening explosion, like thunder crashing to the ground, shook everyone's eardrums.

Regigigas's massive white body was instantly engulfed by the blinding light of the explosion. The metallic dust was detonated a second time in the high temperature, and the shockwave swept across the entire cave!

"Now! Raikou—'Railgun'!"

Lila did not miss the opportunity that her teammates had sacrificed their lives for.

Raigong roared to the sky, his entire body crackling with lightning between his fangs. A blinding golden bolt of lightning pierced through the space and precisely penetrated the gap in Regigigas's defenses that had been torn open by the explosion!

Almost simultaneously, two attacks came hurtling in from the direction the handsome guy was—Esperor's forehead gem suddenly lit up, and a "Psychic" hit Regigigas precisely in the body; Bratty pushed out with both hands, and the purplish-black "Sludge Bomb" drew a tricky arc in the air, heading straight for the giant's head!

Under the barrage of blows, Regigigas' massive body swayed violently, forced to retreat repeatedly by the rapid and fierce attacks.

The ground beneath its feet was shattered inch by inch, yet it still stubbornly held on and did not fall.

But the next second, another attack silently descended.

A thick, white burst of energy shot out from the shadows at the other end of the cave, its angle darting sharply towards the giant's raised ankle.

"Old craftsman, 'Disrupt the light!'"