This was reality, not a game. There was no such thing as plot armor. No matter how fierce Giratina was, it could hardly withstand two Legendary Pokémon of the same caliber, especially Gods who governed time and space.
As for Victini's help, it already had more than it could handle. Legendary Pokémon were fighting everywhere, and simply running back and forth was enough to exhaust it, let alone transferring its energy to all those Legendary Pokémon.
It needed time to replenish that victory energy, too.
"Young man, I admire your refusal to give up, no matter how dire the circumstances, and your ability to face them calmly. Join us! Let's build a brand-new world together!" Cyrus said to Xiao Ran as he watched the Pokémon clash overhead.
He genuinely admired Xiao Ran. Although the young man could not let go of his emotions or understand Cyrus's methods, his composure and perseverance in battle had left a deep impression on Cyrus. That was why he did not mind giving him another chance to choose.
The battle overhead already made the outcome clear. Although the three Legendary Pokémon were trading blows, Giratina's defeat was only a matter of time. Legendary Pokémon were simply so resilient that it would not fall anytime soon.
Xiao Ran did not answer this time. He had no use for Cyrus's admiration. After all, the man intended to destroy the entire world.
He was trying to work out how to break out of their current predicament. Every Pokémon was engaged in battle, but the fight on Giratina's side would undoubtedly prove decisive.
After such a prolonged battle, quite a few Legendary Pokémon had already been defeated and withdrawn.
Jiang Zhuyue's recently evolved Urshifu, Xiao Ran's Darkrai, Jiang Cheng's Cobalion...
Fortunately, they had all been recalled in time, so