Chapter 244: Zacian’s Sacred Sword, the Invincible Legend!

“Zacian~”

Zacian shook its body, and with a single step, an overwhelming pressure instantly tightened the atmosphere, making Arcevee, Serperior, and the others tense up despite their earlier excitement.

Zacian’s gaze locked onto Natsume. At this moment, Zacian felt a surge of exhilaration. After sleeping for so long, it had not experienced the thrill of battle in what felt like an eternity. Now, it was beginning to truly enjoy this fight.

Boom~

Zacian’s body moved like a gust of wind, appearing in front of Jolteon in an instant.

Metal Claw!

“Jolteon!”

Bam~

Jolteon was sent flying, reverting to its normal form and losing the ability to battle.

“Serperior~!”

Glare.

Zacian turned, its eyes locking onto Serperior. Now, the Hundred-Battle Hero fully unleashed its invincible aura.

Quick Attack!

Natsume reacted quickly, pulling out a Poké Ball and recalling Serperior just in time to avoid Zacian’s attack.

“Dragonite!”

Dragonite rubbed its head, still sore from the earlier collision.

Dragon Dance!

Zacian paid no attention to Dragonite as it began its Dragon Dance.

“Grrr!”

At the same time, Silvally let out a low growl, its Flash Cannon charged with destructive energy, aimed directly at Zacian.

In front of Zacian, a point of light condensed and flickered before being released in an instant.

Boom~

Another Flash Cannon.

Bam~

The beam from Silvally was completely swallowed by Zacian’s Flash Cannon, which then continued to surge toward Silvally.

Gardevoir waved its hand, instantly teleporting Silvally above Zacian.

Silvally unleashed another Flash Cannon!

Zacian looked up and countered with yet another Flash Cannon!

This time, Silvally reacted quickly, dodging Zacian’s attack after firing its own.

Meanwhile, Dragonite had completed two rounds of Dragon Dance.

A surge of energy erupted from Dragonite’s body.

“Dragonite!”

The light of a Z-Crystal flashed above Great Britain Island.

Zacian turned sharply, its gaze locking onto Dragonite.

Natsume’s body also radiated a powerful energy.

“Devastating Drake!”

“Roar~”

The resonant roar of a dragon even dispersed the thick mist surrounding them.

At this moment, Dragonite resembled an ancient, primal dragon, charging toward Zacian with an unstoppable force.

“Zacian~”

Zacian let out a mighty howl in response.

Giga Impact!

Boom~

The two titans collided with earth-shaking force.

The sound of their collision drowned out everything else.

In the next moment, a violent explosion tore through the surroundings.

Flames erupted between Dragonite and Zacian, accompanied by a deafening roar, as if a brilliant star had ignited in broad daylight.

Terrifying yet magnificent.

The area was illuminated in a blinding light.

The air ignited, turning into a rolling wave of heat.

The shockwave from the explosion spread outward at incredible speed.

Gardevoir shielded Natsume, both of them raising energy barriers to protect themselves.

A sea breeze swept through, and the surroundings fell into silence.

“Dragonite.”

Dragonite stared at Zacian, its body swaying as if it might collapse into the flames at any moment.

Natsume flashed to Dragonite’s side.

“See? There are many powerful opponents in this world,” Natsume said softly, patting Dragonite’s belly. “You’ve done well in this battle. Now, rest.”

With that, Natsume recalled Dragonite into its Poké Ball.

“Zacian~”

Zacian looked at Natsume, offering its assessment.

Dragonite was a remarkable warrior. Even after losing the ability to battle, it still refused to fall.

Natsume smiled at Zacian. “Of course. Dragonite is the Ace of our farm, after all.”

“Zacian?”

Your Ace has fallen. Will you surrender now?

“Surrender? Not a chance,” Natsume replied, shaking his head. “Everyone is fired up to battle a legendary hero like you, the Sword King.”

Zacian glanced behind Natsume.

“Serperior~!”

“Silvally.”

“Awooo!”

At this moment, Serperior and Silvally were still in perfect condition. Even Arcanine, who had been dazed by Zacian’s earlier strike, had now recovered.

“Awooo!”

Arcanine let out another howl at Zacian.

Flare Blitz!

Zacian thought to itself, Is this guy only capable of using this one move?

Zacian raised its front paw.

Bang!

Arcanine, charging toward Zacian, was stopped in its tracks, frozen in place.

“Awooo!”

Without hesitation, Arcanine unleashed Overheat.

The flames within Arcanine’s body surged toward Zacian.

“Serperior~!”

At the same time, Serperior’s Leaf Storm, Silvally’s Flash Cannon, and Gardevoir’s Psyshock all blasted toward Zacian.

“Zacian~”

Zacian’s lips curled into a smile.

Tonight’s battle had been immensely satisfying for Zacian.

Whoosh~

A glowing sword materialized in Zacian’s mouth.

It was time to use its ultimate technique!

At that moment, Arcanine felt a breeze brush past its ears.

The surrounding flames dissipated in the wind.

Arcanine felt nothing before it lost the ability to battle.

“Silvally.”

Silvally’s pupils flickered as the sacred sword slashed through the air.

Silvally fell, unable to continue.

“Serperior~.”

Serperior tried to retreat, but Zacian was faster.

The Hundred-Battle Hero moved like the wind across a battlefield.

Where the wind passed, no one—human or Pokémon—could remain standing.

Whoosh~

A red light flashed.

Serperior was recalled into its Poké Ball just in time.

Zacian turned its gaze to Natsume, charging straight toward him.

For the first time, Natsume felt the true charm of this legendary Pokémon as it closed in on him.

Natsume murmured, “How beautiful.”

Zacian’s eyes flickered, its speed slowing slightly.

Gardevoir, seeing Natsume about to be attacked, immediately used Ally Switch!

Zacian raised its head, the sacred sword slashing toward Gardevoir.

Just as Gardevoir braced itself for defeat, a figure stepped in, pulling Gardevoir into its arms.

Natsume looked down at Gardevoir in his embrace and smiled. “I can’t let you always be the one protecting me.”

“Don’t underestimate your Trainer.”

Whoosh!

The sacred sword came down.

Boom~

An endless light flashed!