"This operation is different from before. You might not be aware of the true foundation and heritage of the three great families."
"To be honest, if the threat posed by the three great families wasn't so severe, we wouldn't have chosen to strike at this time."
"But you should understand; once the three great families chose to cooperate with the Hunter's Guild, it was only a matter of time before they committed even more acts harmful to the League."
"Therefore, during this operation, I hope you can move alongside me."
"Don't worry, there will be no shortage of opportunities for you to fight."
After the second phase of the Fatal Blow began, Agatha did not rush to leave. Instead, she questioned Gu Yuan. Clearly, the strength of the three great families had made Agatha worry for Gu Yuan's safety. After all, the hatred the three great families held for Gu Yuan was obvious. Faced with death, there was no telling what reckless actions they might take.
"Master, you know me," Gu Yuan replied somewhat seriously to Agatha, rather than answering directly.
Although the two were now officially in a master-disciple relationship, Gu Yuan usually addressed her as Agatha. Whenever he called her "Master," it either meant he was asking for a favor or signifying his firm resolve.
"I understand. This battle is crucial, and I will be personally involved, so I won't have extra strength to support you."
"As of now, you are officially designated as a guerrilla. You may choose any target to strike and have the authority to interrogate and execute them on the spot!"
"Furthermore, you are free to record your actions to facilitate the calculation of your merits after the war."
"Mission briefing complete. Set out!"
"Yes! I guarantee the mission will be completed!"
As soon as Gu Yuan finished speaking, he flipped onto the back of Dragapult as it emerged from his shadow. Alakazam still needed to serve as the main force in the upcoming battles, so travel duties were left to Dragapult.
Watching Gu Yuan's back gradually disappear, Agatha retracted her gaze. Since Gu Yuan had made his decision, she would not interfere excessively. Even if Gu Yuan were to fall on this path, Agatha would not regret her choice now; she would simply choose to avenge him in silence.
After regaining her composure, she transformed back into the Ghost-type Elite Four member who struck fear into the hearts of many.
Meanwhile, a dark shadow slowly left Professor Oak's Research Lab. Tonight, Professor Oak was not conducting research. He simply sat in his lab, staring blankly. To protect the data here, he could not leave. He could only send his Pokémon to provide support, hoping to help the League minimize losses as much as possible.
The long period of peace had caused the three great families to gradually lower their guard, and the same was true for the vassals involved in the cooperation. Little did they know that a group of reapers was waiting for them.
Suddenly, a command rang out in everyone's headsets. In the next second, a perfectly coordinated offensive was launched simultaneously. Against the peripheral forces of the three great families, the League still focused primarily on assassination and sneak attacks.
However, when facing the cities managed by the three great families—fortified as if cast in iron—the League abandoned these useless methods and chose a direct frontal assault. Brilliant light surged as the cities regarded as family territories by the three great families instantly came under a comprehensive attack.
To ensure success, an Elite Four member led the charge at every location. Jin Kobe faced the Fighting-type Elite Bruno; Gaius Cotton faced the Ice-type Elite Lorelei; and Toranosuke Kurata faced the Ghost-type Elite Agatha.
The remaining Dragon-type Elite Lance relied on his powerful mobility to handle central command and provide support at any time while remaining alert for attacks from the Hunter's Guild. Although the previous strikes had nearly crippled the guild, no one could guarantee they wouldn't suddenly act, not to mention Team Rocket, an organization that had yet to show its face.
Combined with the other families, a heavyweight figure was naturally needed as the final line of defense.
"Contact all the families! Tell them the time where the fall of one means the fall of all has arrived!"
"If we are all crushed by the League, even if they manage to survive, how many good days will they have left!?"
When the war truly arrived, Toranosuke Kurata showed no fear or panic. Instead, he was unexpectedly steady and calm.
"Yes!"
Receiving the order, Mizuno transmitted the message. But what Toranosuke Kurata didn't know was that at the very start of the war, the League had already cut off the signals to their city, leaving them with no chance to call for reinforcements.
Unaware of this, Mizuno sent the message and followed behind Toranosuke Kurata, prepared to fight to the last moment.
The moment the war began, Gu Yuan silently struck from the shadows. With Alakazam's help, he easily infiltrated the internal monitoring room of a family. Compared to the Cotton family he had dealt with before, the quality of these vassal families was truly concerning.
Mega Alakazam's psychic power spread out, controlling everyone in an instant before killing them directly. While notifying others to begin the attack, Gu Yuan acted as a temporary commander, issuing orders with the help of the monitors.
Soon, the sharp-eyed and quick-eared League members began a brutal slaughter. By the time this family realized what was happening, it was already too late. Gu Yuan also teleported out of the monitoring room to participate in the final cull.
After the battle, Gu Yuan used his mobility to leave quickly. Many other League members with similar mobility made the same choice. In this war that could decide the fate of the League, everyone was a vital link. As long as there was a possibility of reaching a battlefield in time, everyone gave their all.
"Alakazam, take a rest. Ditto, it's your turn next. Follow my commands for everything."
After arriving at the second battlefield, Gu Yuan returned Alakazam—who had been using Teleport to carry him—to its Poké Ball to rest. He then had Ditto transform into Alakazam to coordinate with his actions.
Compared to the small family he dealt with earlier, this battlefield where Gu Yuan had arrived featured Champion-rank Trainers in combat. Most importantly, this family actually had an Intermediate-tier Elite Psychic active on the battlefield.
"Let's go. Let's meet that Psychic."
After releasing his Pokémon and telling them to get ready, Gu Yuan began his move. Since experiencing how useful psychic-shielding devices were, he had always had his Pokémon wear them. Relying on this advantage, Gu Yuan approached the opponent silently.
Unfortunately, the opponent was about to quickly finish off a quasi-Ace rank League Trainer, leaving Gu Yuan with little time to prepare.
"Strike together! We must finish him in a single instant!"
Accompanied by Gu Yuan's voice, the Ditto-transformed Alakazam immediately used Teleport, appearing like a reaper swinging its scythe.