A deep rumble echoed through the air.
High above the battlefield, a massive orange figure hovered in the sky.
A Dragonite.
Its small wings flapped steadily as it looked down at the chaotic battle below, confusion visible in its round eyes.
"Dragonite, use Hurricane. Stop them."
The calm yet commanding voice came from its back.
Lucian stood there, gaze cold as he overlooked the ruined shoreline.
In an instant, Dragonite's expression changed.
No longer gentle.
Serious.
Its wings beat faster Wind gathered Then A violent storm erupted, The Hurricane crashed straight into the center of the battlefield, right where the two tornadoes collided.
Sand exploded into the air.
The sky darkened And within seconds Both tornadoes were completely torn apart.
Silence followed.
Silas narrowed his eyes.
That power...Incredible.
Moments ago, he was still processing the appearance of a pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
Now He was witnessing its strength.
'This Dragonite… it's close to a pseudo-Elite Four level,' Silas thought.
Without hesitation, he climbed onto Honchkrow's back.
"Go."
"Caw—!"
With a sharp cry, Honchkrow took flight, heading toward the beach.
....
Dragonite.
A Pokémon that evolves from Dragonair at level 55.
Which meant This one was at least that strong Yet Silas quickly analyzed further from distance but Not quite yet pseudo-Elite Four.
If it were, Honchkrow would feel suppressed.
Fear.
Pressure.
But right now There was only caution.
Respect.
Not fear.
...
By the time Silas arrived, Lucian had already landed.
He stepped off Dragonite's back, his expression dark.
"What are you doing?" he asked coldly.
"This was supposed to be training… not a life-and-death battle."
No one answered Because everyone understood In Team Rocket...Weakness didn't earn sympathy. It invited contempt.
The twins stayed silent.
Rose looked away, clearly uneasy.
None of them dared meet Lucian's eyes.
Instead Their attention was drawn to the Dragonite behind him. Its presence alone was overwhelming.
Pidgeot.
Gyarados.
Both lowered their heads instinctively.
Submission.
The dominance of a pseudo-legendary Pokémon was absolute.
Silas landed quietly.
Calm.
Neutral.
As if he had nothing to do with any of this But Rose's gaze immediately snapped toward him.
Sharp.
Cold.
Unhappy.
Because earlier They had an understanding.
An alliance And yet Silas chose neutrality.To her, that was betrayal.
Lucian let out a cold snort.
"I leave for a few days… and you're already fighting among yourselves?"
"How do you expect Lord Archer to trust you with this mission?"
He walked slowly across the sand. Each step heavy.
"If headquarters didn't lack manpower in Hoenn… This opportunity wouldn't fall to the likes of you."
Silence.
Pressure filled the air.
Not just from Lucian But from the Dragonite behind him
Then Lucian stopped.
"I think you all have too much free time."
"Good."
"I have something perfect for you."
He reached to his waist.
A Luxury Ball appeared in his hand.
Click.
A flash of red light.
"Vire!!!"
A massive figure slammed onto the ground.
Electivire.
Thick arms.
Crackling electricity.
Twin tails flickering like live wires.Lightning burst across the air.
"Your mission in a month…"
Lucian spoke calmly.
"…involves a powerful Electric-type Pokémon."
"So, You will train resistance to electricity."
Before he even finished Electivire moved.
BOOM!
Thunder roared ,Its tails shot out like chains Wrapping around multiple Pokémon instantly.
Honchkrow.
Gyarados.
Pidgeot.
Others All caught, They struggled But couldn't break free.
Too strong.
That was the same thought in every Pokémon's mind.
"Release your main Pokémon."
Lucian's voice turned cold.
"Electivire will bind them."
"You will train under electrical paralysis."
"For one week."
No one spoke.
Seven days of tidal training Now replaced by lightning resistance.
Harsh But effective.
....
Silas remained silent, thinking.
'Archer was investing heavily in them—high-tech equipment, special potions, now extreme training methods. This wasn't normal.
It likely meant internal competition within Team Rocket But that didn't matter right now.'
What mattered… was strength.
These resources were real.
Opportunities were real.
Instead of worrying about the unknown mission ahead, it was better to grow stronger while they still could.
Everyone present understood that.
The only concern was their Pokémon.
Most of them were either Water-type or Flying-type.
Both were naturally vulnerable to electricity And Electivire… was clearly at peak Elite level.
Only slightly weaker than that Dragonite.
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(End of chapter)