Johto Pokémon Association, is in charge of a local Trainer and Gym management organization.
And the Johto Pokémon Association base is located in Goldenrod City.
Goldenrod City is the Johto Region's largest city, so vast it could rival Saffron City in Kanto, praised as a prosperous large metropolis.
Damian, Caitlin, Zinnia, and Gladion have now arrived here.
"This is it."
Looking at a tall building not far away, Damian confirmed the location; this is the Johto Pokémon Association base.
Zinnia's face no longer wore its usual radiant smile, her gaze cold.
"Then let's begin."
Damian's mouth lifted, extending an arm to reveal an Ultra Ball enlarged in his palm.
"Rayquaza."
Roar—!!
A domineering, draconic bellow shook the sky, a dragon shimmering with pale green light spiraling high above.
It was Rayquaza!
And without question, the massively sized Rayquaza's surprise arrival above the city naturally caused a huge commotion.
"Rayquaza, the person who killed Aster back then is here, you should know what to do."
Damian put away the Ultra Ball; Rayquaza isn't technically his Pokémon right now, he's just temporarily holding it.
After all, compared to Rayquaza, Damian craved the body of its father, shiny Rayquaza.
But it doesn't stop him from leading Rayquaza; Rayquaza's respect for Damian is considerable, especially since last night Damian trained it with Kyogre in a special session.
Though it bled a bit after a thrashing by Primal Kyogre, it did increase Rayquaza's battle experience a great deal.
Needless to say, Rayquaza's battle experience was really lacking; it mostly relied on raw power.
"Roar!!!"
Rayquaza's dragon eyes burned with anger as its roar echoed across Goldenrod City.
This made some curious townspeople who had paused to watch feel something off and quickly retreat from the area.
People inside the Pokémon Association building also spotted Rayquaza, especially the upper echelon who participated in the original incident, who immediately became flustered.
"Come, Dragon Pulse."
Damian tilted his head, showing a row of white teeth; his smile was eerie.
Rayquaza opened its massive maw, emitting a pure dragon light as it shot a Dragon Pulse directly at the upper echelon of the Pokémon Association building.
Boom!
Dragon Pulse blasted, smashing the upper three floors of the Pokémon Association building.
Screams, wails, and terrified cries continued to ring out.
In almost an instant, the city spiraled into chaos.
Goldenrod City Police Department sprang into action, evacuating civilians from the area; Officer Jenny and others attempted to stop the criminals attacking the city.
But upon seeing Rayquaza, they fell into confusion; what should they do?
"Seems our strike is too heavy; I wonder if we'll wipe out most of the upper echelon."
Damian watched the flames burning in the tall building and gripped his chin with a troubled expression.
"Damian, how am I supposed to get revenge if you do this?"
Zinnia looked at Damian in disbelief.
"Sorry, there's no help for it; catching Rayquaza was supposed to be a dramatic show of power."
Damian shrugged; even though Rayquaza can't Mega Evolve, it's still a Rayquaza and part of the Rayquaza lineage.
Having Rayquaza in hand, he clearly wants to flaunt it.
"Rayquaza isn't for showing off, fine, I'm going then."
Zinnia holds some respect for the "Lord Dragon God," but seeing Damian's expression leaves her speechless.
But the focus isn't on that right now.
Zinnia watches as many of the Pokémon Association staff members flee, and her gaze locks onto those in advanced uniforms—the upper echelon—her expression turning cold.
She isn't devoid of humanity; she knows some lower-level staff may be innocent, and she won't slaughter them wantonly.
But those upper echelon, she will not let go.
Zinnia releases Salamence and Naganadel and advances toward the Pokémon Association building.
"Rayquaza, don't let anyone bother Zinnia."
Damian leans against the wall, giving Rayquaza the order.
As for the citywide crime, Damian feels no guilt at all.
In the end, those Pokémon Association members originally caught Rayquaza for their own greed, and they were rotten to the core. Damian is happy to purge them for a cleaner tomorrow!
"Suicune, do you think this is right?"
Damian asks the water dog beside him.
"…" Suicune remains silent, not objecting, effectively agreeing.
But after all, Suicune was a Legendary beast brought out by Ho-Oh, and deep down Suicune is kind.
"Maybe you think this is Way Too Extreme, but Suicune, I'll tell you something."
Damian gently strokes Suicune's mane, his tone lazy.
"…" Suicune remains silent, not objecting, effectively agreeing.
But after all, Suicune was a Legendary beast brought out by Ho-Oh, and deep down Suicune is kind.
"Maybe you think this is Way Too Extreme, but Suicune, I'll tell you something."
Damian gently strokes Suicune's mane, his tone lazy.
"Humans are a very complex Pokémon; some are born pure good, but corresponding to that, some are born with darkness and evil, their hearts full of unspeakable, filthy desires."
"We can't change them; we can only purge them, to make this world more beautiful, a necessary sacrifice."
Hearing Damian, the water dog tilts its head.
What to say? It feels like what he's saying isn't wrong, but it's a bit off.
"Damian is truly great~" Jirachi, perched on Damian's shoulder, munches a big pastry and speaks in a worshipful, adorable tone.
"Haha—it's really not a big deal."
Damian looks toward Officer Jenny and other officers rushing from the street.
" Goldenrod City Police Department is efficient; Suicune, you handle them, don't let them interfere with Zinnia's mood."
Damian pats Suicune's head.
Suicune nods and vanishes, reappearing in front of Officer Jenny and her team, scanning the humans with a cool gaze.
Seeing Suicune's silhouette, the officers are startled.
"That's… Suicune?"
"Why is Suicune here? Is it not letting us pass?"
"But why?"
Suicune, one of the Legendary beasts and legendary "embodiment of the north wind," has a high reputation across Johto. Supposedly Suicune purifies water, a mostly positive legend.
But now Suicune blocks them, making Officer Jenny and the others puzzled.
Nevertheless, with the Pokémon Association under attack, Officer Jenny is anxious to help.
"Suicune! Please move aside! We have important things to attend to!"
Lead Officer Jenny speaks to Suicune in a stern tone, holding onto a glimmer of hope that Suicune isn't intercepting them on purpose.
Yet, after Officer Jenny finishes, Suicune remains unmoved, its gaze calm.
"So it is part of the attackers?" Officer Jenny's expression hardens as she surveys the green dragon and the Suicune before them.
Who are these people? However, the assault on Goldenrod City by the Pokémon Association is a vicious act that must be stopped!
"If that's the case, we'll have to beat Suicune."
Officer Jenny releases an Arcanine, signaling the team to prepare for battle.
Suicune's gaze slightly shifts, sensing these humans have justice and passion, yet at this moment she must fight them.
But Suicune also understands that she is not in the wrong! Rayquaza is not wrong! Her Trainer is not wrong!
A pale blue-white aura glows around Suicune, its presence imposing.
Damian told it that no one should pass here!
Suicune and Rayquaza intercept Officer Jenny and her team, while Zinnia leads Salamence and Naganadel inside the Pokémon Association building for a flawless assault.
Damian leisurely yawns, planning a short rest, but a flicker of interest catches his eye.
"Tsk~ A legendary Rayquaza from Hoenn, here—this should be fun."
A woman with long gray-blue hair, pale skin, wearing a tight yellow top that reveals her slim waist paired with white cropped pants and yellow heels, leans against a wall with folded arms, watching Rayquaza with genuine interest.
"You're right, Will?"
The man with a masked purple hair, Will, in gorgeous attire, looks slightly grim.
"Whatever, this isn't our business, Karen, we should go." Will urges lightly.
While he enjoys a good show, he hates getting into trouble; the oppressive aura of this Rayquaza makes him wary.
"Calm down; I'm curious why it would attack Pokémon Association." Karen is very curious.
"I can tell you the reason, gorgeous." A stranger's voice suddenly interrupts, reaching both of them.
The surprised duo turns to find three people had appeared nearby.
Will, a Psychic, is stunned; his sensing ability is keen, yet he didn't notice these three arriving.
"Oh, handsome guys, you're cute; but eavesdropping on others is a bit rude, isn't it?"
Karen squints playfully, her voice sultry and magnetic.
"I didn't eavesdrop; I'm listening openly." Damian grins, sizing up Karen.
Karen is indeed very beautiful, full of charm.
Karen laughs lightly, meeting Damian's gaze without care for his look.
"Kid, you're fun."
"Lady, you're pretty too, but may I ask you something?"
"Sure, ask away—though I might not answer."
"Where is my so-called stupidity's little brother? I've been missing him."
Damian's smile drips with a wicked air.
"By the way, my little brother—you should know him—his name is Silver."
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