In the sky, Lian carried Kalia as they pursued Genesect closely, gradually narrowing the distance.
Having defeated one Genesect earlier, he assumed his combat rating should have reset by now. He wondered if there would still be a multiplier bonus for battles later tonight.
Typically, it was expected since Genesect had a total base stat of 600. Aside from Pseudo-legendary Pokemon, reaching such high base stats usually indicated legendary species.
It felt somewhat unfortunate that legendary Pokemon were exceedingly rare. Rumor had it, the Dark Guild possessed many Genesects; how convenient it would be to battle one daily.
Of course, this was just wishful thinking, as it seemed highly unlikely. In fact, the Dark Guild might even be annihilated today.
If only he could encounter Jirachi, perhaps it would agree to battle him daily. However, nobody knew Jirachi's whereabouts.
"With so many Genesect around, taking them out all at once could yield quite a lot of experience, right?" Lian pondered. Higher-level Pokemon provided more experience, and quantity can indeed lead to quality leaps. If Lian could defeat a large number of Genesect simultaneously, it would likely grant him substantial 'experience'.
Lian contemplated his options and decided to follow this Genesect. Eventually, he would likely encounter more of them, allowing him to take care of several at once.
The Genesect ahead flew with full speed, realizing it couldn't defeat the Charizard after witnessing its companion's defeat. Its only thought now was to escape, heading towards Oceanview Tower.
Lian closely trailed behind. If possible, he wanted to join the battle between the Ellie Region Trainers and the Dark Guild. From what he observed, the Dark Guild seemed to be at a disadvantage, which meant he could potentially fight alongside the Ellie Region Trainers.
With so many Trainers present, chances were no one would recognize each other. Lian planned to focus on finishing off weakened Genesects, delivering the final blows.
Such battles were rare for Lian, especially encountering numerous Genesects vulnerable to Fire-type attacks. Not taking advantage to gain some 'experience' by defeating multiple Genesects felt like missing out on a golden opportunity.
The experience provided by Genesects would undoubtedly be substantial; defeating just a batch might equate to ten days or even half a month of hard-fought battles.
Lian followed the fleeing Genesect towards Oceanview Tower. The Genesect pushed itself to maximum speed, swiftly reaching the tower entrance.
With a loud crash, the Genesect burst through the glass on the ninety-ninth floor, entering the room.
Lian didn't chase after it but instead looked towards the rooftop where members of the Dark Guild were positioned, surrounded by numerous Genesects ready for battle.
As for the three hundred mid-level trainers, their view was obstructed by the tower itself, making them invisible from Lian's angle, but he assumed they were nearby.
"Hasn't the battle started yet?" Kalia wondered aloud. It had been quite some time since the mid-level trainers arrived, yet no conflict had erupted.
Soon, Kalia spotted the trapped civilians on the ninety-ninth floor, clearly identifying Jean among them - her primary rescue target.
At this moment, with only two Genesects present on the ninety-ninth floor, the battle had not yet commenced. Lian observed as both Genesects charged out simultaneously.
Taking advantage of the ongoing combat situation, the two Genesects immediately unleashed their Techno Blasts, directing powerful energy beams straight at Lian.
Boom! Boom!
With two loud explosions, Lian didn't evade but instead unleashed two Air Slashes, intercepting the energy beams mid-air and causing them to detonate.
The resulting energy blast created a fierce wind, yet it had no effect on Lian. His strength allowed him to effortlessly handle two Genesects, especially in the sky.
After witnessing their attacks blocked, one of the Genesects transformed into its disc shape and swiftly ascended.
To Lian's surprise, the other Genesect remained in battle mode, leaping onto the disc-shaped Genesect, ready for combat.
Now, with one carrying the other, they approached Lian. Although one was unable to fully engage, the second could unleash its full fighting potential unhindered.
Lian was taken aback; these two Genesects had learned to coordinate their attacks. However, he remained undaunted even against both, as even if one displayed its complete combat prowess, it would still be ineffective against him.
As Lian prepared to engage the pair of Genesects, another battle erupted at the rooftop of Oceanview Tower.
***
Kentra's expression turned grim as the Genesect on the ninety-ninth floor had escaped, leaving only a few Dark Guild members to guard the hostages.
Compared to the previous threat posed by Genesect, these members without Pokemon were practically insignificant and could be easily overlooked.
This shift placed the dozen hostages in absolute safety while eliminating Kentra's leverage.
The Ellie Region Trainers, who were about to leave, immediately halted. Rhea glanced at Kentra with a cold smile.
Regardless of where the Genesect went, the ninety-ninth floor was now devoid of any Pokemon. Even several ordinary civilians kicking together could likely overpower those remaining Dark Guild members.
In the next moment, over three hundred mid-level trainers, previously ready to depart, swiftly returned. Without hesitation, they launched an attack on the rooftop Genesect.
A fierce battle ensued.
Kentra felt like going insane; at this critical juncture, the Genesect disobeyed his command and fled, prompting the Ellie Region Trainers to initiate their assault. All his previous efforts seemed futile.
Kentra observed the returning mid-level trainers and realized that this battle was now inevitable. The moment Genesect departed, his threat became powerless.
"Attack all at once!" Kentra decisively commanded. This battle was crucial; victory would allow them to remain in Oceanview City, as with the departure of high-level Trainers from the Ellie Region, there were few capable of opposing the Dark Guild.
However, defeat meant ruin for both him and the Dark Guild. The Pokemon League would not spare him, and the Dark Guild would cease to exist.
Due to limited space on the rooftop, Kentra refrained from releasing his own Pokemon; there simply wasn't enough room for his massive Tyranitar.
Instead, he summoned a Staraptor, leaped onto it, and took flight, preparing for an impending and terrifying clash.
Simultaneously, Kentra and the executives behind him released their respective Pokemon, joining the fray. Although their Pokemon couldn't match Genesect's power, they were still comparable to mid-tier creatures.