Outside the Solaceon Ruins.
Corviknight's Brave Bird sent Altaria staggering, and Aerodactyl's Giga Impact followed immediately.
A violent explosion rang out, leaving the ground in ruins and gouging out a massive crater.
Altaria, Scizor, Bronzong, Aggron, and Aegislash all lost the ability to battle.
"Cuff him!"
The fierce battle outside the ruins had just ended, and the unconscious Hunter X was placed in handcuffs.
Hunter X, who had coldly sold out Hunter J's subordinates not long ago, had now become the fall guy for her escape.
Although they had caught Hunter X, Lance showed little joy. Hunter J had gotten away.
Li Wei and Cynthia were still inside the Solaceon Ruins. Lance weighed whether to enter the ruins or pursue Hunter J...
In the end, Lance decided to trust Li Wei and Cynthia.
"Let's go after her!" Lance mounted Dragonite, ready to lead another pursuit of the injured Hunter J.
"Lucian, Falkner, help me surround Hunter J!"
After receiving Lance's message, Falkner, riding Pidgeot, and Lucian joined the encirclement.
Not long before, the Solaceon Ruins had opened again.
Since they could no longer contact Ash and the others, Li Wei and Lance had discussed the situation and decided to split into two groups.
Li Wei and Cynthia would enter the Solaceon Ruins to investigate, while Lance and Looker remained outside to set an ambush.
Because the Solaceon Ruins had several exits,
Lance and the others could only guard each exit, ready to ambush any Pokémon Hunters who emerged.
Li Wei and Cynthia entered the Solaceon Ruins.
"Roserade, Flash!"
Roserade lit up the passage through the ruins.
Normally, Hunter J and Hunter X would have retraced their steps, but ever since seeing Lucario and Dragonite, both had felt a sense of foreboding.
On top of that, the angry Unown had made