Inside the Oreburgh Mine in the Mirror Stone World,
Fierce winds surged through the mine, the powerful currents making Li Wei's and Steven's clothes flap wildly.
And that was with both Metagross maintaining Light Screen. The cause, naturally, was the Black Rayquaza before them.
Rayquaza was a Super-Ancient Creature that inhabited the ozone layer, a deity worshipped by the Draconids as the embodiment of the sky.
It was fair to call Rayquaza the ruler of the skies.
Roark's hard hat blew away, and he seemed to freeze in place...
Shovel in hand, Byron resolutely stepped in front of Roark. "Come out, Bastiodon!"
Bastiodon, whose face resembled a shield, in turn sheltered Byron and Roark behind its body.
Cold sweat trickled down Byron's face and neck.
Before Li Wei arrived, the Black Rayquaza had been resting and recovering.
That was because the Black Rayquaza before Li Wei and Steven was injured.
But Byron and Roark hadn't been able to tell. They had simply assumed Rayquaza was sleeping here.
Despite its injuries, Rayquaza kept its golden eyes fixed on Li Wei.
Lucario, Arcanine, and Dragapult stiffened slightly, but they still stood protectively in front of Li Wei.
Li Wei softly soothed the snarling Arcanine.
"Don't worry. It doesn't seem to want to attack."
If Rayquaza had wanted to attack, it would have fired a Dragon Pulse at them already.
Li Wei wondered whether this Black Rayquaza was the one Hoopa had summoned in the Hoopa movie.
Surely there couldn't be that many Black Rayquaza around?
If it was, then this Black Rayquaza was ridiculously strong.
If I could strike a little backroom deal with it...
Wouldn't I be set?!
Steven turned to look at him, a hint of surprise in his eyes. "It seems to be looking at you."
Li Wei took