Chapter 264: Zacian vs Yveltal

As soon as Karl's body turned to stone, a sharp, bird-like cry echoed from beneath the black beam.

Boom~

At that moment, the ground seemed to split open, revealing a deep pit.

The earth cracked, and dirt and smoke cascaded like a waterfall into the abyss.

The ground shook violently, as if an earthquake had struck.

"Roar~!"

Another roar sounded, and a massive black bird soared into the sky.

As it appeared, the black beam slowly dissipated.

Name: Yveltal
Type: Dark/Flying
Level: 118
Ability: Dark Aura
Moves: Dark Pulse, Oblivion Wing, Sky Attack, Hyper Beam
Potential: Godly Level

Natsume quickly scanned Yveltal's data. "Its level is higher than yours. Are you sure you can handle it?"

Zacian snorted. "Even without the Sacred Sword, I can still defeat it!"

"Zacian~"

Zacian let out a resounding howl.

Fairy Aura instantly spread across the area.

Yveltal looked down at Zacian from above.

Its cold, piercing eyes now glowed with an eerie purple light.

"Yveltal~!"

With a strange cry, Yveltal fired a Dark Pulse directly at Zacian.

After the howl, Zacian, enveloped in the Fairy Aura, countered with Dazzling Gleam!

Boom~

Amid the dazzling light, a massive explosion erupted, the energy shockwave tearing through the surrounding space.

The clash between the two legendaries sent shockwaves radiating outward with astonishing force and speed.

The air seemed to ignite, becoming scorching and distorted.

Snowflakes danced, and dust filled the air.

The world was thrown into chaos.

Greninja and the others, who had just finished their battle, looked up at the sky.

"Greninja."

Greninja's expression grew determined.

Indeed, there was still much to learn in training!

The Pokémon from the Farm watched the spectacle above with mixed feelings—some were frustrated, others envious, and some filled with longing.

They weren't worried about danger, as Natsume was right there.

However, the Weavile and Frosmoth seemed visibly shaken.

This kind of battle was far beyond their capabilities.

Gardevoir sensed their trembling bodies.

"Natsume~"

Gardevoir's soft voice whispered in Natsume's ear.

Natsume, reminded by Gardevoir, turned to the Weavile and the others. "Everyone, you've done well today."

"Leave the rest to Zacian."

"You can all head back to the Farm and rest for now."

Weavile glanced at Sirfetch'd and the others, noticing that no one had moved.

Seeing this, Weavile also stood its ground.

Natsume patted Sirfetch'd on the shoulder. "Sirfetch'd, take everyone back first."

"Sirfetch'd?"

"Dragonite!"

Dragonite immediately came to Natsume's side, cheerfully waving its Dragon Claw.

With Sirfetch'd leading the way, everyone quickly left the area and returned to the Farm.

Dragonite would stay to protect Natsume.

"Sirfetch'd."

Sirfetch'd reluctantly agreed, then began organizing everyone to pass through the teleportation array and return to the Farm.

"Natsume, what about everyone else?"

Diancie brought the imprisoned Carbink to Natsume's side.

Natsume looked at the anxious Diancie and gently patted her head. "They'll come back to the Farm too."

"The Farm has plenty of space to accommodate everyone for now."

Diancie, seeing that Natsume was willing to temporarily shelter her kin, looked at him gratefully. "Thank you so much, Natsume."

Natsume smiled. "No need to be so formal at a time like this."

"Anyway, take everyone back to the Farm first."

"Yes, Natsume."

Diancie turned to the gathered Carbink. "Everyone, follow me!"

"Carbink~"

The Carbink glanced up at the sky.

At that moment, Zacian and Yveltal were locked in a fierce battle.

The explosions from their energy clashes, the roars and cries of battle, the trembling earth, and the shaking space—it was overwhelming.

The Carbink shivered and quickly averted their gaze, following their companions through the tunnel to Natsume's Farm.

"Infernape."

Infernape and the others looked expectantly at Rotom.

Although the Pokémon on the Farm couldn't watch Zacian and Yveltal's battle in person, the clever Rotom had a solution.

"Everyone, don't crowd the entrance," Rotom commanded. "Indeedee, is the screen ready?"

"Indeedee~"

Indeedee nodded slightly.

Rotom then said, "Alright, leave it to me."

"Now presenting, Rotom the Broadcaster~"

Once everyone had returned, Rotom positioned itself in the teleportation array.

Rotom's body—its phone's rear camera—activated the recording function, while the front displayed the live feed.

"Alright, Rotom."

"Now, it's up to Natsume, Rotom."

After Rotom finished speaking, the screen Indeedee had set up immediately displayed the scene from Natsume's location.

The previously noisy Farm fell silent.

Everyone gathered together, watching the broadcasted battle as if it were a movie.

At that moment, the only Pokémon still with Natsume were Dragonite and Gardevoir.

After all, when the opponent was Yveltal, numbers didn't matter.

Natsume and the others turned their attention to the sky.

Above, Yveltal launched a relentless assault.

Dark Pulse continuously rained down toward Zacian on the ground.

Zacian's speed was incredible. It moved like the wind, darting through the withered trees.

Behind it, explosions echoed one after another.

Whoosh~

Suddenly, the surrounding Fairy Aura began to swirl.

A mist enveloped Zacian's body.

Zap~

A yellow lightning bolt flashed within the mist.

Boom~

Zacian leaped like a thunderbolt, charging straight at Yveltal in the sky!

Thunder Fang!

Yveltal folded its wings, using them as a shield to block the attack.

Steel Wing!

Bang!

A dull thud echoed.

"Yveltal~~"

Yveltal forcefully swung its Steel Wing, turning its defensive move into an offensive one in an instant.

Bang!

Zacian, which had shot into the sky like lightning, now plummeted to the ground like a falling meteor.