You Might Be Able to Ask It

Zapdos had stronger and weaker individuals.

It was only natural for Regirock to vary in strength as well.

So Xia Yan did not think they had no chance at all.

When all was said and done,

it was only Elite Four-level.

Though it was much stronger than an ordinary Elite Four-level Pokémon.

Xia Yan had dared to take a group of Sub-Elite Four Pokémon against Hydreigon back then. Now, his Pokémon were stronger, he had Elite Four-level Pokémon as well, and his own strength had improved tremendously.

Of course, if they could not win, he would not hesitate to retreat.

The Fairy Plate was nice, but Xia Yan felt that even if he obtained it, he probably would not be able to use it.

Besides, nothing was more important than his own life.

He took out the Key Stone.

"Beedrill."

Beedrill understood.

The Mega Evolution Stone resonated with the Key Stone. Mega Evolution energy activated and burst forth.

Yet this display drew the most attention not from Regirock across from them, but from Greninja at the side.

Greninja stared intently at Beedrill and Xia Yan.

A few days ago, he had been defeated by the transformation and increase in strength Xia Yan and Beedrill had brought about together.

Now, he wanted to see why Beedrill could evolve once again, and why its strength could improve further.

Unfortunately,

Mega Evolution was not something Greninja could figure out.

The next to pay closer attention was Diancie standing behind them.

As a Rock-type Pokémon, she was frightened even to look at Regirock. Yet Xia Yan and his Pokémon not only refused to retreat, but looked ready to knock their opponent flat. That left Diancie uneasy, yet also hopeful.

Uneasy because of Regirock's strength, hopeful that Xia Yan and the others might emerge victorious.