At the same time, Oliver to the south and the Shu team leader to the west, also joihe fray. Like Wade, both were peak Elite-level trainers.

  The Pokémon of the three trainers coordiheir efforts, and the bined aura of peak Elite-level power bhe coastal areas of East, West, and North Haitian City.

  For the Water Pokémon that had already nded or were about to e ashore, this oppressive presence was overwhelming.

  Although an inner voice urged them forward, the sheer terror they felt rehem immobile.

  "Finally, we've held them back. My Pokémon are about to colpse from exhaustion"

  Thea exhaled deeply in relief.

  She had deployed all eight of her Pokémon. Among them, only Gardevoir retained a det amount of bat ability; the other seven were pletely drained.

  Though her team hadn't sustained any serious injuries, their stamina was critically low due to the relentless use of their moves.

  If Wade and the others hadn't stepped in, those Water Pokémon would've kept ing endlessly. Sooner or ter, their Pokémon would've run out of strength.

  "Teacher Wade should've stepped in from the start!" Faye grumbled.

  "It's not that simple"

  Max interjected, gazing at the distant sea. "We've already seen Pokémon at the early and mid-Elite level. What if even stronger ones show up ter?"

  Max's words caused a wave of silence.

  Indeed, as they had been holding the lihe Pokémon's strength seemed to increase with time.

  What started with below Advanced level Pokémon had progressed to Advahen Advanced peak. Eventually, pseudo-Elite-level Pokémon appeared, and now evee-level ones had joihe fray.

  If this trend tinued, would peak Elite-level Pokémon emerge ?

  This thought made their expressions darken.

  If a peak Elite-level Pokémon truly appeared, Wade would be the only one capable of holding it back.

  Though many of them had guardian Pokémon provided by their elders at peak Elite-level but they served purely as protectors. While they were formidable, these Pokémon didn't necessarily obey ands.

  Meanwhile, in the o's depths, a dark-blue Pokémon propelled itself forward, its massive wing-like fins slig through the water. With each powerful movement of its fins, it covered thousands of meters.

  Around it swarmed tless other Pokémon, f a torrential wave of power.

  As it advahe night sky above grew heavy with dark storm clouds, illuminated by itent fshes of lightning.

  This Pokémon's trajectory was headed east.

  Before long, it crossed into the territorial waters of Drakoria.

  At the nation's monit station, radar ss fred with red signals, triggering a full-blown arm throughout the facility.

  "What the hell kind of Pokémon is this?!"

  The monit staff stared at the massive red marker on the energy dete system, their minds bnk with shock. Evee-level Pokémon had never dispyed such a colossal energy reading.

  Trainer Association Headquarters, Drakoria

  At the heart of the Trainer Association headquarters stood Duke, the President of the Association and the stro of the five Champions in Drakoria.

  Seated oher side of him were ten titled Elite trainers. The remaining four Champions and other Elite trainers were absent due to critical missions requiring their immediate attention.

  Duke reviewed the intelligence report in his hand and, uhe watchful gaze of the tee trainers, announced calmly:

  "The movement trajectory of Kyogre has been firmed—its destination is Haitian City."

  "This is undoubtedly reted to the massive influx of Water-type Pokémon into the area."

  Ihe colossal red marker that had appeared earlier was her than Kyogre, the legendary Sea God.

  Some argued that the Sea God title beloo Lugia, but Lugia's Psychid Flying typing made that designatioable, as it cked the Water typing essential for such a title.

  "What could possibly attract Kyogre?"

  The expressions of the people in the room turned grim. They were acutely aware of the destructive power a first-css Legendary Pokémon wielded—Kyogre's strength was far beyond that of any Champion.

  A siack from Kyogre could obliterate aire city.

  Moreover, Kyogre had a history of city-level destru, as did its a rival, Groudon.

  "We don't know yet," Duke replied, shaking his head.

  "Orders!"

  The atmosphere in the room shifted instantly.

  "The 9th, 10th, 13th, and 16th battalions are to mobilize to Haitian City immediately. Fire, Rock, Water, Grass, and Fairy Elites will apany them."

  "Armament divisions, prepare heavy artillery support!"

  While the arrival of Pokémon had signifitly dimihe effectiveness of modern onry, certain powerful ons could still pose a threat to a Legendary Pokémon—provided they could nd a hit.

  "The remainies will join me in heading to Haitian City at once."

  "The safety of Haitian City's eight million residents depends on us."

  The weight of those words pressed heavily on everyone in the room. Their oppo was a first-css Legendary Pokémon. Even as titled Elite trainers, the risk of their own lives was real.

  With the Trainer Association's orders issued, the eion of Drakoria began moving like a well-oiled mae. Major battalions mobilized, and numerous Elite trainers made their way toward Haitian City to provide support.

  Haitian City's Western Coast

  Wade received a call from Victor.

  "Teacher, is something wrong?"

  Julian couldn't help but notice Wade's grave expression after he hung up.

  "This disaster is worse than we imagihe Legendary Pokémon Kyogre is heading straight for this city."

  A stunned silence fell, and then it was as if a bomb had gone off in the minds of everyone who heard the news.

  "Teacher Wade, you're joking, right?"

  Paul forced a weak smile, his voice tinged with disbelief.

  Wade didn't bother to expin further, but his silenly reinforced the truth of his words.

  A first-css Legendary Pokémon—ay of myth. Its presence was akin to the deities of a Drakorian legends.

  Fet Elite trainers, even Champions couldn't stand against a first-css Legendary Pokémon.

  "Don't worry too much. The President is already on his way with reinforts"

  Hearing that the President himself was ing, many breathed a sigh of relief.

  The pressure of Kyogre's immi arrival was crushing, but it was also equally ridiculous. If a Legendary Pokémon truly arrived, none of them would even have the qualifications to stand against it.

  To face a first-css Legendary Pokémon in battle, one would o be at least at the peak of the Champion rank.

  "For now, the priority is finding the reason why these Water-type Pokémon are swarming ashore. Whatever it is, it's something signifit enough to attract Kyogre."

  "If we locate the source, we might be able to resolve this crisis."

  "Based oest information, Kyogre will reach Haitian City in about thirty mihe President and reinforts will least fifty mio get here."

  "If Kyogre unches an attack as soon as it arrives..."

  He paused, his gaze sweeping over the group of young trainers.

  "You," he said solemnly, "run if you . Fag a first-css Legendary Pokémon isn't something you're capable of, and there's no shame ireating."

  For a being like Kyogre, twenty minutes was more than enough to obliterate Haitian City. Even with Wade, Oliver, and the other Elite-level trainers at the se, they could only dey the iable for a few extra minutes.