Michina.
Though it was autumn, Michina was still brimming with life.
An azure river flowed through the grassland, and swathes of trees and vegetation displayed Michina's vitality.
As the sun sank in the west,
Li Wei found himself surrounded by his Pokémon.
This battle with Arceus had truly benefited Zeraora, Metagross, Dragapult, and Arcanine.
Their auras had all grown stronger to varying degrees.
Zeraora was already a Champion-tier Pokémon, after all, so leveling up was no easy feat.
From the Temporal Dragons in Alamos Town to Arceus now.
After going through so many battles, Zeraora had finally achieved a breakthrough this time.
Metagross had also reached the upper Elite Four tier, and it was only a matter of time before Arcanine reached that level too.
Arcanine's greatest gain this time was the imitation Sacred Fire used with the help of the Rainbow Wing.
Though Li Wei had no idea whether that move was legal...
It was no big deal.
Sirfetch'd, Shaymin, Diancie, and Meloetta had each gained something.
Before he knew it, Li Wei's Pokémon were all advancing toward the Elite Four tier and pushing toward the Champion tier.
"Beep beep, recording Arceus's data, Rotom!"
Pokédex Rotom could obtain data such as Arceus's height through a holographic scan, but could only estimate Arceus's weight.
"It's time for us to head back."
Giratina returned to the Distortion World,
and Dialga and Palkia also vanished into the cracks in space-time.
Li Wei and Ash waved goodbye to them. "Thank you both!"
Palkia and Dialga might have their squabbles, but they were still dependable when it mattered.
He might as well cross Dialga's hit-and-run offense off the list.
"It's getting late. I'll head back to Alamos Town too."
Darkrai's figure sank into the ground, light and shadow intertwining.
Li Wei smiled. "Come over