As a Pokémon at the very top of the Kalos Region's food chain, Yveltal believed no human or Pokémon would dare provoke it.
Even if it had a nasty temper, a violent disposition, and drained the life force of everything around it while sleeping.
But…
Aside from that big-antlered deer and another irritating bastard, it was essentially invincible within this territory.
Yet, that confidence was shattered today.
A Ghost Form with a bit of psychic ability, and a Delphox that wasn't even rare.
A perfectly ordinary pair—yet these two outsiders had made it suffer enormously.
Again and again, it had raised its head only to be slammed back into the ground.
Humiliation burned in Yveltal's chest, stacking anger higher and higher.
Still, the little reason left within it restrained its actions. It hadn't completely unleashed its fury.
It might have a quick temper, but it wasn't stupid.
Throwing a small tantrum in a limited area was one thing. But if it truly wrecked the ecosystem, it wouldn't just draw out Xerneas—its natural rival.
Another Pokémon, even stronger, might very likely intervene.
That one was the true overlord of the Kalos Region. Even if Yveltal joined forces with that big-antlered deer, it still wouldn't be enough.
Recalling that figure from memory, Yveltal felt a chill crawl up its spine, and its mind cleared slightly.
However—
BOOM!
Another Fire Blast shot forward, slamming straight into Yveltal's chest.
Even if Delphox wasn't strong enough to cause severe injury, the relentless barrage still left genuine wounds.
The sharp smell of scorched feathers filled the air.
Yveltal's eyes burned red as it glared down at Elias and Delphox.
Its savage instincts clawed at its remaining clarity.
That Ghost Form reeked of something it hated so much it wanted to claw its own eyes out.
Every time it took a hit, the urge to stop holding back and rampage through the entire forest intensified.
To remind every human and Pokémon who the true ruler was.
"Huff… huff…"
As Yveltal stared down at him, Elias slowly lifted his gaze to meet it.
His breathing had now grown noticeably heavy.
After repeatedly using Life Energy, his body felt on the verge of collapse.
The little energy remaining wasn't enough to sustain a human-shaped form.
Every slight movement brought wrenching pain, as if he were about to split apart.
This was the first time Elias had felt such intense pain in his ghostly body.
"Del! (Elias!)"
Having finally caught her breath, Delphox only now realized how severe Elias's condition was.
His body was already growing half-transparent, sending panic surging through her.
He'd—he'd been fine when they arrived!
Had she failed to protect him? Had Yveltal's attacks inadvertently struck him?
Flustered, Delphox reached out to steady Elias.
But as her hand extended, Elias leaned slightly backward, dodging her touch.
Her hand met empty air.
Delphox stood frozen in confusion, momentarily unable to process it.
"I'm fine. Watch Yveltal."
Elias steadied his breathing and shook his head slightly at her.
Right now, he could barely hold his shape, much less maintain a physical form.
If Delphox touched him, she'd likely grasp nothing—her hand would pass straight through him.
If that happened, with her personality, she'd never be able to focus on the fight again.
Hearing this, Delphox wavered, guilt and hurt flickering through her eyes.
Nearby, Celosia clutched her communicator tightly, trembling behind a rock.
Her usually smooth purple hair was smeared with mud, but she hardly noticed.
She felt as though she were dreaming.
In this world, did someone truly exist who could fight a Legendary Pokémon like Yveltal with ordinary Pokémon?
Fighting was one thing—but how had they managed to push Yveltal to the point of breathless exhaustion?
Recalling the scene she'd just witnessed, Celosia felt her worldview shatter.
After observing Yveltal for so long, this was the first time she'd ever seen that look on its face…
That suppressed, furious frustration.
At that moment, she suddenly understood her boss.
If she had someone like Mr. Elias in her organization, she'd worship him too.
Because this was… terrifyingly powerful.
...
The stalemate didn't last long.
Seeing Yveltal begin to consider retreating, Elias's eyes narrowed slightly.
For a Pokémon with such a volatile temper, it was even more rational and cautious than he'd anticipated.
In that case—
Tap—!
Just as Yveltal wrestled with whether pride or survival mattered more, a faint impact reached its ears.
Not only that—it felt something lightly knock against its head.
It looked over in confusion—and its eyes widened abruptly.
A red-and-white sphere hovered right in front of it.
As Yveltal watched, a red beam of light burst from the sphere.
The beam quickly wrapped around its entire body, accompanied by a tugging force—neither heavy nor gentle.
A Poké Ball.
Yveltal recognized it. Humans used these to capture Pokémon.
Naturally, it also remembered that red-and-white balls… were the lowest-grade Poké Balls.
After a stunned pause, disbelief hit first.
It simply couldn't comprehend that someone would attempt to catch it—with the most basic red-and-white ball, no less.
Then followed a fury that reason could no longer suppress.
That... FUCKING GHOST!
Bombarding it nonstop was one thing. Considering the risk of going berserk, Yveltal could swallow its rage and retreat.
But now…
Now that creature dared humiliate it like this!
No—in Yveltal's eyes, it had gone beyond humiliation. This was blatant provocation.
Crack…
The last shreds of restraint shattered.
An aura even more violent and terrifying than before surged from Yveltal's body.
"It worked."
As the surrounding trees rapidly turned into deadwood, Elias didn't panic—his heart nearly sang.
Yveltal going berserk meant his plan had already succeeded halfway.
No matter how much Xerneas preferred to stay hidden, today it had no choice but to show itself.
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