At this moment, the fierce battle on the Goose City highway had concluded, with the Alliance's Elite Four Trainer Cheng Feng suffering a complete defeat, signaling the end of the conflict.
The lingering power of the sandstorm gradually dissipated, and the night sky once again became clear as a mirror, without a single cloud. However, the ground was scarred and pitted, like a canvas torn by war, with traces of intense combat visible everywhere.
Cheng Feng and his three Elite Four Pokémon lay slumped on the ground, resembling a tragic post-battle tableau.
Inside the transport vehicle, which was controlled by Palossand's Sand Rush ability, two police officers were carefully listening to the sounds of the battle outside.
After a series of loud noises caused by the intense Pokémon battle, silence fell, with only Palossand's Sand Rush ability still tightly constricting, causing the vehicle to tremble violently.
Both police officers were meticulous individuals, and one of them spoke up.
"It seems Celestial King Cheng has been defeated. If he had won, Palossand wouldn't have been able to trap us."
The other police officer also understood the danger of the situation. Both of them were imprisoned by the enemy, unable to send out rescue messages or implement effective self-rescue measures. There was only one thing left to do.
Just then, the other police officer quickly reached for his waist, his movements skilled and swift. In a blink of an eye, a police handgun appeared in his hand.
Immediately after, he unhesitatingly disengaged the handgun's safety and chambered a bullet. With a crisp metallic click, the dark muzzle was steadily aimed at Liziji and Li Gusi, the father and son who were being escorted.
At this moment, Liziji and Li Gusi, the father and son, wore black hoods over their heads, completely unable to see the outside world. Their hands were tightly bound behind their backs, and their wrists were cuffed with heavy handcuffs, preventing them from making any resistance.
"Hmph, since these guys' goal is to abduct you two, then even if we die here together with you today, it will be a worthy death!" the police officer said through gritted teeth, his eyes revealing determination and resolve.
Suddenly, a crisp cracking sound was heard, and the seemingly sturdy custom transport vehicle still couldn't withstand the powerful and suffocating skill pressure.
In an instant, a shocking crack appeared in the car window, and countless tiny grains of sand, like a bursting dam, furiously poured in through the opening.
"Oh no! Quick, shoot! I'll block these damn sands!" the police officer shouted loudly, while hastily reaching out to grab items nearby that could be used to plug the broken window.
However, just as he began to move, a piercing scream suddenly erupted—"Ah~" It turned out that from the swirling sand, a huge claw emitting an eerie purple light suddenly stretched out.
The sharp fingertips of this claw easily sliced across the police officer's arms. Accompanied by splashing blood, his hands were cleanly severed, and the severed limbs tumbled in the air before falling, creating an extremely bloody and terrifying scene.
Don't forget that Palossand has Ground-type and Ghost-type attributes. Even with a small opening, it can use Ghost-type energy to penetrate through that opening and cause damage to the people inside.
Subsequently, the Shadow Claw, formed from Ghost-type energy, scratched at the police officer again, ending his life.
Bang bang~ Both of the police officer's bullets penetrated Li Gusi's chest. Just as he moved the gun to Liziji, the claw struck him.
Puff~ The sound of a blade slicing through a throat was heard. The police officer's eyes showed unwillingness as he clutched his neck and slowly fell, losing his breath.
Finally, Palossand ripped open the roof of the escort vehicle, and the Trainer wearing a helmet, standing on Steelix's head, also arrived beside the car.
He jumped into the car, yanked off Liziji's hood, and pinching his mouth, also pulled out the gag. A dispassionate electronic voice asked, "Has any information been leaked?"
Liziji's mouth was sore at this moment, but he tried his best to respond in broken Hua country language, "No... no."
Then he quickly glanced at his son, his pupils immediately dilating in helplessness. He called out his son's name, his hands handcuffed behind his back. He could only lean his head against Li Gusi's body, hoping his son would respond.
He pressed his ear to his son's chest and could still hear a faint heartbeat. He immediately shouted, "Quick... please, save my child, save... him, I'll promise you anything."
His voice was choked with sobs, but the Trainer wearing the helmet showed no compassion.
He said, "It is a great favor that I can rescue you. If I were to rescue both of you, the Alliance would surely be enraged. Leaving your son here to fend for himself will partially appease Hua country's anger, which is better for both of us."
As he spoke, he grabbed Liziji by the back of his neck and, with both hands, threw him onto Palossand's body.
"Go."
Palossand carried Liziji's body, with flowing sand beneath its feet, and slid towards the dense forest beside the road.
"Wait, wait. My son can still be saved, please, save him."
"So much nonsense."
The Trainer took out a white cloth to cushion his hand, picked up the dead police officer's handgun, and fired a shot at Li Gusi's head. Bang~
Li Gusi fell to the ground, losing all vital signs. He then threw the handgun back onto the ground.
"He can't be saved now. Go."
At this moment, Liziji's eyes were bloodshot, but there was no hysterical wailing. At this moment, sadness and hatred intertwined in his heart. He never expected his only son, after coming to Hua country, to foolishly attempt to capture a legendary Pokémon and reach the pinnacle.
He never expected to be captured first, then killed. These hateful Hua country people, a seed of hatred was planted in Liziji's heart...
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At this time, Zhang Heng and his group, who were sitting in the car driving towards Feng City, saw Qi Shu discussing the upcoming Champion challenge with Uncle Luo.
Qi Shu: "Uncle Luo, do you think Master will ascend to the Hua country champion's throne?"
Uncle Luo just smiled and replied, "What? Do you not have confidence in your own Master?"
"That's not it! Master is definitely the strongest! At least until I become the strongest electric-type Champion!"
"Haha, ambitious. Your Master will definitely be waiting for you to challenge him on the Champion's throne."
Zhang Heng did not join the discussion; he simply looked at the Mega Stone embedded in the pen Yi Shu gave him and the three z-crystals in his hand, thinking about catching new Pokémon.