Meanwhile, while Tong Hua and the others were still climbing steadily upward, Looker's group quickly reached the underground level.
The pink Celebi, who had visited just yesterday, knew the layout. Working together with Riolu and his Aura, she practically revealed the entire map for everyone.
No enemy position or ambush hidden around a corner escaped their notice. Exploring the map and fighting enemies like this even made them feel as though they were back in a Mystery Dungeon.
With Espurr providing psychic support, and the reliable Team Leader Ampharos and the International Police supplying firepower, Looker's squad met virtually no resistance.
They swept through several defensive lines in no time and arrived before a heavy alloy door.
"This should be it," Looker said, checking the security lock on the door before reiterating their mission to the team.
"Our mission is to rescue the researchers being held hostage, including Yizhi, and arrest Xerosic.
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"Meow-"
Blue light flickered in Espurr's eyes as Espurr tried to probe beyond the door with psychic power, only to have it repelled by a powerful mental force.
"Meow!" Espurr grunted and flew backward.
"What's wrong, Mimi?!" Emma immediately caught Espurr and asked, her face full of concern.
"Rio..." Riolu probed with Aura and sensed an extremely evil Aura behind the door-
"Looks like this is the place. Everyone, prepare to storm it!"
But just as the team received the order and prepared to blast their way in, the door suddenly opened by itself. The sight beyond made everyone gasp-
A Dark Crystal, slightly smaller than the one atop the tower, floated in the middle of the room. Countless computers filled the room, each capable of independently operating Pokémon controlled by the Dark Crystal.
At that very moment, numerous researchers were making their final preparations. Even Yizhi