By the time the two returned to the port of Sootopolis City Lilycove City, it was nearly evening. The Tropius released them and then returned to the sky, heading back to Sootopolis City.
Cynthia's mood also became somewhat heavy as the sky darkened; logically, she should have been very happy.
She received the parchment scroll from Roy, learned many different facts from the narrator's perspective in the mysterious study on Mt. Pyre, saw Rayquaza in Sootopolis City, and made so many friends.
But she didn't expect time to pass so quickly. In just two more days, she would be returning to Sinnoh. It was all thanks to Roy that she was able to perfectly conclude this Hoenn trip.
Back at the port of Lilycove City, Cynthia felt like someone was watching her and Roy, but the feeling of being watched quickly disappeared.
Cynthia looked at Roy nodded in agreement, clearly certain that someone was watching them.
However, there are too many people and too many eyes at the port now, making it impossible to determine who it is.
Cynthia released her Garchomp. After several days of recovery, Garchomp had fully healed and carried the two away from the outskirts of Lilycove City.
Instead of choosing the main road on the outskirts of the city, the two opted for a side road.
Just as the two had completely Lilycove City, a shadow streaked across the sky.
"You want to leave before we've settled the score from last time?"
In the air, a familiar figure appeared on the back of the Salamence.
Hunter J again
A Drapion and Ariados also jumped out of the nearby bushes.
Hunter J's eyes were filled with Spite as she looked at Roy and Cynthia. Last time, Roy abandoned all her men in the Safari Zone, making her infamous in the hunter community of Hoenn.
Almost no hunters were willing to accept her recruitment offer. In the end, she had to offer a high price to find someone willing to help her keep an eye on Roy and Cynthia as they returned from Lilycove City Sootopolis City's port.
Moreover, the other party actually wanted a 50% deposit. Her reputation was now worse than that of a stray dog on the street. Although the Hunter Organization was loosely organized, it was actually the organization that needed reputation the most.
Because a deposit is usually required to perform a task, employers generally need to find hunters with a good reputation.
All of this is the fault of the two people in front of me.
If it weren't for these two people, she might already be heading to Sinnoh with a large number of subordinates and funds.
Upon seeing Hunter J, Cynthia frowned. Last time, when they dealt with Hunter J in the Safari Zone, they had used all their skills.
In the end, it was only after Officer Jenny and the Pokémon League's Prosecutor arrived that she was scared away. Now it's just her and Roy alone, and with their combined strength, it would be quite difficult for them to deal with Hunter J on their own.
Cynthia gripped Roy's forearm tightly, pondering their battle strategy.
Roy remained completely unperturbed. Last time, he only let the opponent escape because he didn't want to summon the Flutter Mane in front of so many people.
Now the other party actually dares to ambush me, it's like they have a path to heaven but refuse to take it, and a path to hell but insist on jumping back and forth.
Hunter J couldn't understand why Roy was standing still, seemingly unafraid of him, unlike the nervous girl behind him.
Were they so scared they lost their minds?
Or is he just pretending to be calm?
Forget it, I'll just kill them both. After killing them, she'll head to Sinnoh and begin her own journey.
"Salamence, take care of those two!"
Just as Cynthia's Garchomp was preparing to flee with the two on its back, Roy jumped off Garchomp and stood in front of Cynthia.
Cynthia didn't understand what Roy was doing. Was he trying to cover her escape?
Is she that kind of person?
Cynthia jumped off Garchomp's back and came to Roy's side. Roy patted Cynthia's hand, which was gripping his hand tightly because she was too nervous, and gestured for Cynthia to step behind him.
Next up, it's time for the men to fight.
"Misdreavus, are you ready?"
"Dream!"
How dare they Feint Roy?
Unforgivable!
"Listen to my heart, Misdreavus, Bond Evolution!"
Cynthia couldn't understand what Roy was up to again. Was this the time for abstract thinking?
But the next second she saw purple energy erupt from Roy and the Misdreavus at the same time. Under the purple energy, the Misdreavus also grew a row of red horns on its head and pterosaur-like wings on both sides.
With the boost of purple Booster Energy, Misdreavus (Flutter Mane) became incredibly fast, finally able to have a proper battle.
What is that?
This time, Hunter J was at a loss, staring at the unknown creature so fast in the air that only a few afterimages could be seen.
Whatever tricks you're playing, so what if you're fast?
In the face of absolute power, everything else is child's play.
Salamence! Dragon Pulse!
Salamence unleashed Dragon Pulse from the air, not at Flutter Mane, but at Roy and Cynthia.
Roy's idea was the same as Hunter J's.
In the face of absolute power, everything else is child's play.
The Misdreavus (Flutter Mane) stood in front of Roy, taking the brunt of Dragon Pulse.
Hunter J had barely had a moment to feel smug after seeing that the Dragon Pulse had struck Flutter Mane before he discovered that Dragon Pulse Flutter Mane was completely unharmed.
In other words, Dragon Pulse did not cause any damage to Misdreavus (Flutter Mane).
"How... how is this possible?!"
Not only Hunter J, but even Cynthia behind Roy was stunned.
This Pokémon in front of me, whose name I don't know, is immune to Dragon type moves?
Then there's only one possibility.
Fairy type.
If Roy had used this Pokémon to battle his Garchomp...
What shocked Cynthia even more was yet to come.
A kiss made of pink energy condensed in front of the Misdreavus (Flutter Mane).
For some reason, the Salamence sensed a threat to its life from that kiss.
Sensing that the Salamence beneath him was trembling, Hunter J immediately commanded the Salamence to turn and flee.
The fear Pokémon, Flutter Mane, even prevented her from recalling her Drapion and Ariados.
Still trying to run away?
The reason I let you escape last time was because I didn't want Flutter Mane front of everyone.
This time...
Die!
Hunter J commanded the Salamence to go at its fastest speed; all she could hear was the whooshing sound of the surrounding Salamence cutting through the air.
Hunter J, Salamence thought he had gotten rid of that terrifying Pokémon, suddenly discovered that his other two Poké Ball were empty?
Thinking of that Pokémon Salamence, which was no less than his own, Hunter J hesitated for a moment before making his decision:
"Never mind, I'll catch two more when we get to Sinnoh."
But she never considered that she might never reach Sinnoh.
A dark shadow suddenly flashed past Salamence, and before it could turn around, Misdreavus (Flutter Mane) had already blocked its Salamence.
A ball of pink energy condensed on the orb of the Misdreavus (Flutter Mane) and blasted towards Salamence.
The Salamence couldn't stop and collided with the pink energy, creating a pink firework in the air. The seemingly cute energy fluctuations caused the Salamence great pain, and it fell from the sky with a wail.
Do you really think your sister's 197.5 speed base stat is a joke?