They had had plenty of opportunities to help people along the way, but unless someone's life was in danger, Xiao Ran ignored them and led him on a headlong rush toward Hammerlocke Stadium.
He trusted Xiao Ran completely, but he still could not understand. What exactly was in Hammerlocke Stadium that warranted so much attention?
"We don't have time to save them. We need to get the situation under control before the Doomsday Cult does, and Hammerlocke Stadium is the source of all this chaos!" Xiao Ran explained.
By then, the two had reached the steps outside the stadium. Xiao Ran wasted no time summoning Spectrier and Galarian Rapidash. Each mounted one and charged toward the stadium doors.
"Stop them!" A cold shout rang out clearly through the chaotic din, followed immediately by an Air Slash!
"Dodge!" Spectrier and Rapidash swerved on their hooves, narrowly avoiding the attack. At the same time, the Gengar hiding in the two men's shadows hurled Shadow Balls toward its source!
These were the two Elite Four Class Gengar they had caught in the Ancient Graveyard. Ever since arriving in the Galar Region, they had remained hidden in the men's shadows as a precaution.
Bang! Bang!
Two dull impacts rang out in succession, followed by cries of pain from several people. Xiao Ran stopped and looked ahead.
There were no ordinary people left in front of Hammerlocke Stadium. A large group in gray robes guarded the doors, led by a man in a black-and-gold cloak who stared at Xiao Ran with a dark expression.
"You're Xiao Ran, aren't you? The Kalos Great Secret Realm, the Alola Great Secret Realm, and now today's Galar Great Secret Realm... To think the one causing our Doomsday Cult all this trouble would be a little brat like you!"
"Tsk!