The furious Moltres and Articuno unleashed their strongest moves, utterly destroying Team Rocket's airship before returning to Lin Guang and Mio Takamiya respectively.
When Articuno and Moltres saw the huge Pokémon beside Lin Guang, shock filled their eyes.
Although they sensed no divine office from Dialga, that did not mean they could not feel the pressure emanating from him.
Both Moltres and Articuno were certain that Dialga was also a Legendary Pokémon.
Watching how close Lin Guang and Dialga were, Lance could not help remarking, "I really wonder whether you have any more Pokémon hidden away."
"This Pokémon must be a Legendary Pokémon too, right?"
Lin Guang smiled faintly at his words. "If you say so. But my answer is still the same: don't expect me to join the Pokémon League right now."
Lance knew Lin Guang would not collude with Team Rocket, so he did not try to persuade him.
"I know. I'll do my best to make a case for you within the Pokémon League."
Hearing Lance's words, Lin Guang smiled faintly. "Yes, I trust you. But your Pokémon League really needs to clean house."
"Otherwise, what happened in Viridian City could very well happen again."
Lance also understood the seriousness of the matter. He nodded and said, "Understood. I'll speak to the League president about this."
"But now that Team Rocket knows you have another Legendary Pokémon, they'll probably be watching you all more closely."
Lin Guang had Dialga return to the Time Rift and recalled Articuno. "Don't worry. Team Rocket won't succeed. If they send one person, I'll beat them. If they send a whole group, I'll make sure none of them get back."
Lance nodded with a smile. "I believe you're capable of that. All that's left is to report the match results to the