A dazzling silver-white light flashed in an instant, blocking the Hyper Beam.
"BOOM!!!"
The two blasts of energy clashed relentlessly in midair, then exploded!
Everyone turned to look. A Pokémon with black, blue-trimmed plumage emerged from the corridor. It looked as though it wore formal attire, every movement brimming with regal grace. The golden, crownlike horns on its head made it look especially proud, noble, and powerful, like an emperor!
It was Empoleon!
Empoleon!
A starter Pokémon known to the people of Sinnoh as the "Lord of the Waves"!
Piplup's final evolution!
As Empoleon stepped out, a group of Rangers in dark green uniforms quickly entered the battlefield. They formed a semicircle around the area, watching the Team Charge members opposite them warily.
"Oh dear, oh dear~ So sorry to interrupt!"
A languid voice rang out, followed by another figure...
His short, reddish-orange hair stood out vividly against his surroundings! A black sleeveless T-shirt hugged his round body, while green shorts and dark gray canvas shoes completed an outfit that made him look thoroughly unreliable.
The newcomer was Guan, Summerland Island's guardian!
His eyes seemed perpetually narrowed, giving him a sleepy look, but no one would underestimate him.
As one of the Ranger Team's two strongest captains, Guan had proven his strength time and again out at sea!
Looking at the fat man across from Mi Lei, Mi Lei's gaze shifted, followed by a soft chuckle.
"Finally here, you fat pig! Any later, and you might have had to collect these useless fools' bodies..."
"Oh dear, oh dear! Don't make it sound so frightening!"
Guan walked over to Jo and Alita.
"Lord Mi Lei, you're as overbearing as ever~ Keep that up... and you won't live long..."
People with narrowed eyes could always control their expressions well, but the growing