The old captain quietly watched the boy step onto the field and take his place in the command box. A flicker of gratification crossed his eyes before he nodded and said in a deep voice,
"I've been waiting a long time for you, boy! You're finally here!"
Yong said respectfully,
"It's been a while, Mr. Drake! I've been looking forward to this battle for a long time, too..."
A faint light shone in the boy's eyes.
"Ever since the day I first met you and Salamence, I made a promise with my Onix back then! One day, I would stand on the same stage as you! Mr. Drake! I'll give this battle everything I have!"
Elite Four Drake felt the boy's fighting spirit. Pleased, he finally burst into hearty laughter.
"Hahahaha! Good! Now that's worthy of the name 'Rock Solid'! You haven't let us down, Yong!"
A terrifyingly fierce aura erupted from the old man!
His mighty presence rose like a blazing sun, bringing crushing pressure and a sense of looming dominance!
The phantom of an enormous purple dragon appeared behind him. His powerful Mental Will tore through the surrounding air as the dragon phantom raised its head and roared at the sky, shaking the atmosphere. Silent ripples spread outward, a crushing weight descended, and a savage presence swept toward the boy!
The boy's gaze grew solemn.
This was an Elite Four-level powerhouse of the older generation!
His Pokémon had yet to appear, but his Battle Will alone was enough to make people tremble...
Humm!
The air thrummed!
A blue-green glow spread out as massive mountains emerged from the void, stretching endlessly into the distance!
An enormous circular stone disc revolved around the boy, lending him its weight and steadiness as it dispersed his opponent's will.
The solid rock slowly