It wasn't that Tetsuya wanted anything to go wrong with this operation.
If they could really complete the mission easily with just a trip here, he would be more than happy.
The problem was—
Burial Tower had suddenly reappeared after vanishing for so many years, and right after the War of the Three Gods had ended. It was impossible not to connect the two.
If the Absol living in a place like this were only this strong—
That would catch them somewhat off guard.
"Let's go. Let's see what the hell this damned place is up to."
Once everyone had more or less finished resting—
Lance flicked his cape and took the lead, guiding the group toward the swirling entrance.
A familiar bout of dizzying disorientation followed.
Before the Trainers could adjust to the chaotic sensation brought by the sudden shift in space—
An overwhelmingly suffocating aura descended upon them.
Every hair on Tetsuya's body stood on end, and cold sweat drenched his back.
"So you made it. Looks like the passage you took was more troublesome than ours."
Steven's voice came from behind him.
His expression was not looking good either.
"Can someone tell me what the hell that thing is?"
A Trainer's groan echoed through the group.
No one could answer him.
They raised their heads.
In the distant sky, they saw a black dragon entwined by countless plant roots.
"That... is Rayquaza, right?"
Lance licked his slightly dry lips, his eyes filled with disbelief.
Its color was different.
But its body structure and appearance were exactly the same as the Master of the Sky from the outside world.
No one would believe that the two were unrelated.
"So those senior Trainers really succeeded?"
"Hard to say."
Wallace, who had arrived on this floor ahead of them, shook