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The effect of the PP recovery potion was remarkable. After using it, Ralts immediately recovered from the weakened state caused by overusing its skills. Then, Ralts began moving the injured Pokémon to a safe place.

Due to limited time, Ethan instructed Ralts not to use ultra-long-distance teleportation but to transfer all the Pokémon to the nearby Old Coast Pier. Ethan's main consideration was that if they moved there, Nurse Joy could help heal the injured Pokémon, and the distance was not particularly far, so the entire transfer could be completed within five minutes.

Five minutes later, Ethan, Riolu, and Ralts appeared at the Old Coast Pier. Together, they looked in the direction of the new island. Although they couldn't see the island itself, a wisp of black smoke in the distance told them it had been destroyed.

Ethan gazed at the smoke, his mind full of thoughts about Mewtwo—the strongest Pokémon, a master of Aura—who had handled the siege of so many players with ease. It was clear Mewtwo possessed not only absolute strength but also unshakable confidence. Ethan realized these were the very qualities he lacked.

Riolu stared at the smoke, its mind also filled with thoughts of Mewtwo. The image of Mewtwo defeating it with an Aura Sphere kept replaying. Aura Sphere had always been Riolu's most proud ability, but to be completely defeated in its strongest area was a humbling experience. That defeat weighed heavily on Riolu.

As for Ralts, only it knew what was going through its mind as it looked at the smoke. Soon, the black smoke dissipated, and Ethan invited Nurse Joy to assist. Under the care of Nurse Joy and her Jigglypuff, the injured Pokémon gradually recovered.

"Now that you've all recovered, you're free. Go wherever you wish!"

Ethan addressed the rescued Pokémon, recalling their days imprisoned in the New Island Research Facility. They had been captured by Team Rocket to serve as Mewtwo's training tools. Now, freedom was the one thing they desired most.

Through Riolu's Aura connection, the Pokémon could clearly understand Ethan's meaning. They began discussing their future plans, but Ralts stayed apart, unable to fully integrate into the group. Strictly speaking, Ralts hadn't experienced the destruction of Team Rocket and Mewtwo like they had. Even though Ralts had saved them, it still felt distant from the group.

Ethan noticed this and walked over to Ralts. He gently touched the red crest on its head and said softly, "New Island has been destroyed by Mewtwo, and I guess the forest where you were born is gone as well. You don't have to go back. Take your time to decide if you want to stay with them or live on your own. I can ask Nurse Joy to look after you, and you could even work at the Pokémon Center with her if you'd like."

Ethan's words were full of consideration for Ralts, and it could sense his concern through its crest. Feeling touched, Ralts asked, "What about you? Where are you going next?"

Ethan hadn't considered this question before, but Ralts's inquiry prompted him to think. His goal was to gain absolute strength and self-confidence like Mewtwo. To achieve this, he needed to train constantly and win battles. He explained this to Riolu, who shared the same goal. Ethan then turned to Ralts and said,

"Riolu and I want to become stronger, so we're starting a journey to improve our skills. We'll travel wherever we can find strong trainers and Pokémon to challenge."

"I want to go with you! No matter where you go, I want to follow you!"

Ralts declared without hesitation. For many trainers, obtaining a shiny Pokémon with unique abilities like Ralts's long-distance teleportation would be a rare treasure. But why would Ralts want to follow Ethan? With its teleportation abilities, it could go anywhere it pleased. Ethan voiced his doubts, and Ralts responded,

"I like being with you and Riolu. It feels safe and warm. You don't see me as just a tool for my abilities—you genuinely want to help me! I value that sincerity."

It's said that Ralts can sense emotions from people and Pokémon. Perhaps the bond between Ethan and Riolu influenced Ralts's decision. Whatever the reason, having another strong partner on the journey to becoming powerful seemed like a blessing.

Ethan didn't hesitate further. He took a Poké Ball from his backpack and handed it to Ralts.

"Think carefully. If you truly want to join us, press the button, and you'll be part of our team."

Before Ethan could finish his sentence, Ralts had already pressed the button. A red light engulfed it, and the Poké Ball stopped flashing after a moment. Ralts had officially joined the team. Ethan released Ralts from the Poké Ball immediately.

"Let's head back to Evergreen Forest! Since that's where we met, it's the perfect place to start our journey!"

After bidding a brief farewell to Nurse Joy and the other Pokémon, Ethan, Riolu, and Ralts returned to Evergreen Forest. The dim environment, surrounded by dense branches, brought an excited smile to Ethan's face.

"Next stop, Pewter City! Maybe it's time to use that League Recommendation Letter from Professor Oak! Let's challenge the League and become the strongest!"

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Under Mewtwo's immobilization skill, almost every player was unable to move or command their Pokémon. However, Ethan (formerly Ethan) was an exception. Although he was affected by the immobilization, he could still issue commands through Riolu's aura guidance.

Even Mewtwo had to concentrate heavily to use such a large-scale immobilization skill. This intense focus gave Ethan a small window of opportunity. He instructed Riolu to use the shadows of nearby Pokémon to approach Mewtwo quickly and then launch a Vacuum Wave at the distracted Mewtwo.

As a Fighting-type move, Vacuum Wave wasn't very effective against Mewtwo, but Ethan's goal wasn't to cause damage—it was to disrupt Mewtwo's immobilization skill. Sure enough, the attack succeeded. The immobilization was lifted, and Mewtwo immediately retaliated with a Psycho Blade aimed at Riolu.

Fortunately, Riolu had already retreated to a safe distance after launching the Vacuum Wave, following Ethan's strategy.

The release from immobilization brought relief to the players, but the overwhelming power of the move crushed the fighting spirit of many. Some players retreated to the edge of the research institute, unwilling to continue the battle.

Ethan had now fully realized the vast difference in power between himself and Mewtwo. He understood that neither he nor Riolu could land a decisive blow. With no other choice, he decided to retreat to the edge of the battlefield and wait for the dungeon to end.

But just as Ethan was about to step back, Mewtwo appeared directly in front of him. With its mecha-covered right hand, Mewtwo lifted Ethan effortlessly and glared at him with a fierce intensity.

"Was it you who commanded that little one to attack me just now?" Mewtwo asked coldly. "Your aura power is far too weak—not even worth mentioning!"

Aura-based commands can only be detected by those capable of using aura themselves. Mewtwo had sensed Ethan's commands, revealing that Mewtwo was not only skilled in aura but also an immensely powerful aura user.

Seeing Ethan in Mewtwo's grasp, Riolu became frantic. Despite knowing he was no match, Riolu rushed forward, determined to rescue Ethan.

Catching sight of Riolu out of the corner of his eye, Ethan shouted urgently, "Run! He's an aura user! You can't win—run!"

Mewtwo tilted its head and replied, "An aura user? I don't know what you mean, but if you're referring to the power between you and that little one, I'll show you something far stronger."

As the words echoed in Ethan's mind, he felt an immense surge of aura gathering in Mewtwo's hand. The power continued to grow, compressing into a dense sphere—a devastating Aura Sphere—that Mewtwo launched directly at Riolu.

The attack was so fast and overwhelming that Riolu had no chance to dodge. The force of the explosion sent Riolu crashing into a wall, leaving a massive crater. It was clear that Riolu could no longer fight.

The other players, witnessing the attack, were deeply shaken. They worried that Riolu might have been fatally injured. To their relief, Riolu climbed out of the rubble, battered but determined to fight again. However, before Riolu could charge forward, he collapsed from exhaustion.

"So stubborn," Mewtwo remarked coldly. "But this is the true power of aura! The bond you two share is laughably weak in comparison!"

With that, Mewtwo hurled Ethan toward the crumbled wall where Riolu lay. Ethan landed beside his Pokémon, bruised but conscious.

At that moment, a system notification appeared in Ethan's mind:

"Player Ethan, all your Pokémon have lost their combat effectiveness. Do you want to exit the dungeon now? (Exiting the dungeon will not affect your rewards.)"

No one felt Mewtwo's overwhelming power more keenly than Ethan. His only thought was to get Riolu to safety as quickly as possible. Without hesitation, Ethan chose to exit the dungeon.

In the blink of an eye, Ethan and Riolu were teleported out of the research institute and back to the coastline of New Island, where Ralts and the other escaped Pokémon waited.

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Back on the coastline, Riolu's condition miraculously returned to normal. Ethan realized that exiting the dungeon restored Pokémon to their pre-dungeon state, sparing him the trouble of seeking treatment for Riolu.

However, the harrowing experience had profoundly affected both Ethan and Riolu. Ethan resolved never to challenge such a dungeon again unless he was far stronger.

Ralts, still recovering from its overuse of Teleport, lay resting nearby. Ethan decided to stay put for a while to recover physically and mentally.

Just then, several system notifications sounded in Ethan's mind:

"Dungeon: Mewtwo Rampage has ended. All players have failed to stop the rampaging Mewtwo. Rewards have been significantly reduced. Players are advised to train harder, capture more Pokémon, and prepare for the next dungeon challenge."

"Dungeon Rewards: PP Recovery Potion x10, Super Potion x10, Poké Ball x10."

"Warning: Due to Mewtwo's rampage, New Island is now unstable and will explode in 5 minutes. All players must evacuate immediately!"

Ethan didn't take the previous notifications to heart, but the warning about the island's imminent explosion jolted him.

Just as history predicted, Mewtwo's rampage would destroy New Island and rebuild it anew! Ethan thought. But now there were only five minutes left. How could he save all the injured Pokémon?

Ethan wasn't thinking about his own escape; his priority was rescuing the Pokémon he had come to save. If these creatures perished in the explosion, all his efforts would be for nothing.

Anxious, Ethan suddenly remembered the PP Recovery Potions from the dungeon rewards. These potions could restore Ralts' energy, allowing it to use Teleport again. With Ralts' help, Ethan could evacuate all the Pokémon in time.

Without hesitation, Ethan administered the PP Recovery Potion to Ralts and quickly explained his plan.

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