Just as the Champion-level Sceptile's Leaf Storm was about to enter the Nether Domain, a piercing bird cry rang out from high above.
Hunter E rode on Braviary's back, her cold and beautiful face now filled with gravity.
From her lofty position, she stared down at the not particularly large emerald tornado below, a hint of wariness flashing through her narrow eyes.
A full-power attack from a Champion-level Pokémon—even from hundreds of meters away, she could feel the terrifying pressure bearing down on her.
But she had to relieve some of Hunter C's pressure. Otherwise, all their plans would be for nothing.
"Substitute!"
Her cool voice pierced through the wind and clearly reached the Pokémon standing on Hydreigon's back below.
Milky-white light surged from Whimsicott's fluffy cotton-like body. The glow grew brighter and denser, condensing into an identical duplicate at its side.
The two Whimsicott looked exactly alike. Even the gleam in their crafty eyes was indistinguishable.
They exchanged a glance, then raised their hands at the same time as milky-white energy gathered within them!
Two milky-white energy spheres formed by Helping Hand shot from their hands. One accurately merged into Hydreigon's body, while the other entered Braviary high in the sky.
Hydreigon's three savage heads lifted simultaneously, and its six scarlet eyes brimmed with violent killing intent.
The moment it received Helping Hand's boost, the Dragon-type energy swirling around its body surged explosively. Its three massive mouths opened at once, each gathering a Dragon Pulse.
The moment it received Helping Hand's boost, the Dragon-type energy swirling around its body surged explosively!
Purple energy burst forth from its body, forming an almost tangible suit of energy armor around it. Every scale shone with blinding purple light!
The next second, Hydreigon's three massive mouths opened at once—
"Roar—!!!"
Three purple Dragon