"Guh-roar—!!"
The earth-shaking roar sent the wild Pokémon, who had been brimming with fighting spirit moments ago, fleeing in panic.
Rocks of every size whistled through the air in all directions, further scattering the wild Pokémon that had originally gathered together and plunging the scene into complete chaos.
At a rough glance,
not a single wild Pokémon fought back. They were either running around in confusion or standing dumbly where they were.
The Lycanroc, barely able to be called united, bared their fangs as they warily stared at the enormous figure obscured by the sandstorm, like some metallic demon god.
In the past,
they would have fled the moment they encountered an enemy like this.
But now, they were defending the hard-won new home they had found. No matter how strong their opponent was, they had to try to defeat it!
"Awoo—"
The Midnight Lycanroc leader let out a loud bark.
The surrounding Midday and Midnight Lycanroc immediately turned their attention toward it, then began to howl alongside it. Orange-red light rose beneath their feet, and the surge of strength rekindled their courage.
[Howl], a Normal-type status move that raised the user's Attack.
Baimu's smile did not fade.
He did not deny that Pokémon could overwhelm a stronger foe through sheer numbers, but with only a few Lycanroc, they could hardly stir up much trouble.
"Go!"
"Guh-roar!"
Before the Lycanroc could rush Mega Aggron, the latter charged at them first at Baimu's prompt.
Bzzzt!
A piercing metallic screech echoed without end.
Covered in a bright silver metallic aura, Aggron resembled a speeding bullet train as it crossed dozens of meters in a few breaths.
The ground shook violently beneath its heavy, charging steps.
The Lycanroc leader's pupils shrank into pinpoints. It quickly barked at the companions standing in Mega Aggron's