The situation was even more serious than Lusamine had imagined.
She had assumed this Guzzlord was at most Champion level, because that had been the upper limit of every Ultra Beast she had encountered over the past decade.
So although rather a lot of Ultra Beasts had emerged, she had not panicked too much—
No matter what, Champion-level Pokémon were not quite capable of causing devastating harm to human society.
But this Guzzlord possessed strength comparable to a Legendary Pokémon?
Lusamine understood that this was another severe consequence caused by an excessively high Spatial Fluctuation Deviation Rate.
Ever since Xia Chen and Lillie had persuaded her back onto the right path, she had increasingly felt that her previous actions had been far too impulsive. At this moment, that feeling had reached its peak, turning into deep guilt.
"I'll handle it!"
Lusamine made her decision with a grave expression.
Xia Chen smiled noncommittally and reminded her, "The gap between Champion level and Legendary level may be even greater than the gap between Elite level and Champion level. Are you sure?"
Bitterness touched Lusamine's lips. "Koraidon and Deoxys aren't here, and you've sent out several of your main Pokémon. There's no other choice."
Xia Chen gave her a meaningful look. "Didn't expect you to have that kind of resolve. You're not beyond saving after all."
As he spoke, he took a brand-new Luxury Ball from his waist, lightly tossing it in his hand before changing the subject.
"But I'll do it. You evacuate the crowd. Once the battle gets intense, I might not be able to look after them."
Lusamine looked at the Poké Ball in Xia Chen's hand in surprise, understanding that this was where his confidence came from.
Judging by its appearance, the Poké Ball seemed to have only been