"Th-that's ridiculous!" Veranica exclaimed. The crater was at least twenty or thirty meters across. It had nearly blown the entire island apart.
"Dii~~" White light shone around Mega Diancie again as Xiao Ran ended the Mega Evolution early, returning Diancie to its original form.
Although the energy drain was still immense, he could hold on without collapsing from exhaustion like last time.
But with Diancie no longer Mega Evolved, the pressure on everyone mounted again.
"Aunt Yun should have noticed the commotion by now and be on her way. We just need to hold out a little longer!" Xiao Ran said, panting.
Gardevoir moved closer and released Heal Pulse, restoring everyone's stamina and treating their injuries.
Fortunately, Diancie's Diamond Storm seemed to have intimidated the enemy too. They hesitated to advance, giving everyone a brief respite.
Red lights began flashing in the distant Woods as the fallen Rock-type Pokémon were recalled one after another. Although no one was visible, they could now more or less pinpoint the opposing Pokémon Trainer's location.
"Gardevoir, Psyshock!" "Diancie, Rock Slide!"
Xiao Ran pointed toward the flashing red lights and immediately gave the orders.
Veranica and the others beside him reacted as well, ordering their Pokémon to attack in that direction. Salamence unleashed a thick stream of Flamethrower, and together with the Fire-type Pokémon belonging to the Gym Leader Class Pokémon Trainer beside them, it instantly engulfed the nearby woods in flames.
Rustle~~~ The red recall lights abruptly stopped. A figure darted through the Woods, fleeing swiftly into the distance.
Meanwhile, seeing that their ally had been discovered, the Grass-type and Fire-type Pokémon on the other side renewed their assault, attacking even more fiercely than before.
A barrage of Pokémon moves hurtled relentlessly toward Xiao Ran and the others. Many Grass-type Pokémon in the rear