"Go to sleep nicely. Don't run around, and if you want something to eat, contact me."
The flashing Omega markings on the back of his hand flickered on and off.
Hoenn Region.
Inside Mt. Chimney, a crimson land surrounded by scorching magma.
Groudon, soaking in the magma with only its head and two eyes exposed, looked exactly like a timid little wife.
Heaven knew what it had gone through these past few days.
Although it had delicious Energy Cubes every day, that came with both pain and pleasure.
It had not managed to fly. Instead, it had taken a lap through the ocean—on its back, no less.
Good heavens.
Making a Groudon swim backstroke in the sea.
The current Groudon deeply understood the dangers of the outside world. This was no longer the era it had once lived in.
Its massive head nodded repeatedly, stirring the boiling magma. The sparks that flew up nearly set Sirfetch'd's feathers ablaze.
"Quack!"
Sirfetch'd nearly jumped up, blowing frantically at the feathers on its backside.
Seeing its snowy white plumage tinged with a faint scorched yellow, its eyes widened.
"Quack quack!"
Little Gu, be more careful next time. It wouldn't be good if you hurt the flowers and grass.
"Roar—"
Groudon glanced at Sirfetch'd, then at Xia Yan, obediently nodding again.
Only, the motion was much smaller this time.
Thump—
Xia Yan flicked Sirfetch'd on the head, producing a dull thud.
"Quack—"
Sirfetch'd clutched its head and gave an embarrassed grin.
Then Xia Yan smiled and said to Groudon, "Little Gu, adjust your state. I still prefer you when you're wild and unruly."
Groudon froze at those words.
The next second.
Its expression turned solemn.
"ROAR—!!"
The terrifying roar carried the savage aura of the ancient deity that had once dominated the land. The