Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

Even so, this orange-level alien beast invasion disaster is still in a fierce tug-of-war.

The Metropolis's advantage is undoubtedly its strong logistical and medical capabilities, which can provide timely treatment for the Pokémon injured in battle, and other powerful Pokémon will also step in to help.

The advantage of Ultra Beasts comes from their almost insane, fearless attacks.

With their minds impaired and irrational, they are no different from bulls in heat, and the dazzling Metropolitan Tower is the red cloth that provokes their emotions.

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Xia Chen didn't stand by for long before immediately sending out Sylveon and Milotic to join the battle.

He didn't let Gu Leton and the others take action, firstly because it wasn't necessary, and secondly because Xia Chen was also a little afraid that the powerful energy aftershocks they caused would further stimulate the dark matter monitoring the ultimate world.

It would be bad if it led to the appearance of Ultimate Necrozma.

Although Xia Chen's purpose in coming here was to completely eliminate the dark matter possessing him, the prerequisite was to first relocate all the people stranded in the metropolis back to their hometown.

So he didn't even throw Zeraora, whose strength wasn't top-tier, out of the Poké Ball.

Even so, the arrival of Senbu and the others broke the stalemate on the battlefield.

After three months of training, the spirits whose energy levels had previously stagnated all experienced varying degrees of improvement.

The main force of these Pokémon has already reached a level of combat power comparable to ace champions, which is considered the ceiling for ordinary Pokémon.

With ample rest and abundant energy, they exerted tremendous pressure on the beast horde as soon as they joined the battlefield.

For example, Milotic, soaring through the sky and leading the charge, even performed two stealthy butterfly dances during its flight, before leaping into the abyss.

The terrifying water dragon rampaged through a battlefield teeming with strange beasts. Several fire-attribute clowns couldn't even withstand the initial attack and collapsed under the surging, roaring water dragon's onslaught.

Milotic performed just as well, as did Sylveon, Gardevoir, and the other Pokémon.

Their sudden appearance, like divine intervention, quickly drew the attention of both sides in the battle. The Ultra Beasts reacted with anger, immediately shifting their firepower to Sylveon and the others.

Meanwhile, the elves of the Metropolitan Defense Force were overjoyed.

Xia Chen's Pokémon are easy to identify: Mega Sylveon, Special Milotic, Shiny Gardevoir, Ghost Zoroark...

The appearance of these "big stars" invigorated the somewhat exhausted Pokémon who had been fighting for a long time, and their attacks became more powerful.

It's just that this is a battlefield where war rages and energy ripples, otherwise they would definitely be catching up with the Fairy Cloths and the others they haven't seen in a long time.

However, just because the Pokémon can't communicate doesn't mean the trainers can't.

With the appearance of the elves, Xia Chen's sudden appearance also attracted the attention of the people inside the protective layer.

A short while later, a scaly bird flew in from the direction of the protective layer.

Xia Chen, with her excellent eyesight, also noticed a handsome blue-haired guy sitting up waving at her. Upon closer inspection, she realized it was Daigo.

Having not seen each other for nearly half a year, the two didn't have time to catch up. Daigo, both surprised and delighted, said, "Why are you here? Quick, let's go inside first, it's too dangerous here."

He turned his head and saw the Crowned King riding on the Spirit Horse, a hint of curiosity and doubt flashing in his eyes, but not much.

Although it was a Pokémon he had never seen before, Steven wasn't particularly interested in Pokémon other than Rock and Steel types.

Xia Chen nodded readily, mounted the Skarmory that wasn't fighting, and followed closely behind. Calycerin followed closely behind.

Xia Chen followed Daigo to a temporary combat command post inside the Ultimate Metropolis's protective layer.

Before his eyes was a large group of injured elves receiving treatment, including some he had fought before.

Xia Chen frowned and asked, "How did you get so badly injured?"

Daigo pursed his lips and shook his head, saying, "This invasion of alien beasts is particularly fierce, with continuous attacks. We can only take turns resisting. My Metagross has already had to recuperate three times."

Xia Chen's mood grew heavier. It was one thing to hear Dr. Kukui say that the situation was bad outside, but only after witnessing it with his own eyes did he realize just how bad things really were.

Chapter 553 Dark Nemesis

Seeing Xia Chen's gloomy face, Daigo tried to comfort him, saying, "It's not that bad. We're already in the final stages of the monster invasion, and we haven't lost any Pokémon yet. In fact, we owe a lot to Champion Cynthia and Champion Cattleya."

Xia Chen was taken aback, only then realizing that the two of them had also arrived in the Ultimate World before him not long ago, but he hadn't seen them yet, not even their Pokémon.

He couldn't help but ask, "Yeah, where are they? Where are they?"

Daigo thought for a moment and replied, "They should still be at the hospital in Metropolitan Tower..."

Before he could finish speaking, he saw Xia Chen's expression suddenly change, and he turned and walked towards the Metropolitan Tower.

Daigo quickly pulled Xia Chen aside and added, "They're fine. They've just been commanding battles for several days in a row and are exhausted. They're probably catching up on sleep now."

Xia Chen then stopped and turned around, saying, "Could you please not breathe so heavily next time you speak?"

Daigo rolled his eyes and retorted, "From the moment I said they were in the hospital to the moment you turned and left, it took less than half a second..."

Xia Chen was speechless and gave an awkward smile.

Sometimes reacting too quickly isn't a good thing.

Xia Chen was quite confident in the medical standards of Metropolis Tower. In addition, Daigo said that Cynthia and the others needed rest more, so Xia Chen stopped thinking about Metropolis Tower and continued walking with Daigo into the command center.

As they walked, Daigo explained the current situation.

"Today is the fifth day of this beast tide. It's obvious that the strength and number of the beasts have decreased. I estimate it will be over soon."

Xia Chen frowned slightly. It was bad enough that the beast tide came once a month, but it lasted for five or six days each time, and the beasts were so powerful. It was easy to imagine how much pressure this would put on the Ultimate Metropolis.

The pressure isn't just on the people of Metropolis; it's also considerable for elite trainers like Steven and Cynthia who are helping the Ultra World.

Thinking this, Xia Chen said, "You've worked hard. Now that the beast tide is over, you can go back first."

Daigo was taken aback and subconsciously asked, "Go back? Why? Without our help, Metropolis definitely won't survive the next disaster of this magnitude."

Xia Chen said calmly, "This has little to do with us; it was a decision made by the Countermeasures Bureau."

Daigo looked incredulous, then suddenly raised his voice and said, "How is that possible? I spoke with Dr. Kukui, and he said he would withstand the pressure!"

"Clearly, he couldn't hold on."

Xia Chen added, "To be precise, it was because they couldn't withstand the pressure I put on them."

Daigo was even more confused. It took him a while to realize what Xia Chen meant. He stammered, "So you mean you also did the thing of making us evacuate the Ultimate World?"

This somewhat shocking news did not agitate him further; instead, it gradually calmed him down.

"Alright, if that's the case, then I can accept it."

Like Kukui, Daigo also understood that Xia Chen must have his reasons for doing this.

After all, when has this guy ever disappointed?

Xia Chen was puzzled. Why didn't anyone react when they heard the news of his "defection"?

It's made it so that I don't even have the chance to be a lone hero.

He asked again, unwilling to give up, "Don't you want to know the reason?"

Daigo smiled and nodded, continuing to walk forward, saying, "It doesn't matter. Okay, let's go. Senri and Wataru are still waiting for you."

Xia Chen: "......"

How come you've all lost even the slightest bit of curiosity?

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As they spoke, the two walked to the command post inside.

Holographic screens monitoring the various battlefields were projected throughout the room, and because the outcome of the battle was already decided, the atmosphere was not tense.

At a glance, Xia Chen noticed that there were quite a few familiar faces inside.

Besides the Pokémon that we had already seen outside, such as Senri, Lance, Bigleaf, and Korrina, there were also other well-known Gym Leaders like Violet and Cuckoo.

Xia Chen even saw a familiar squinty-eyed face.

"Senior Xiao Gang, what brings you here too?"

Xia Chen walked towards Xiao Gang, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, and asked with surprise.

Xiao Gang straightened his hair and declared in a serious tone, "Because they need me here!"

Xia, standing to the side, gave him a disdainful look and ruthlessly exposed him, "Come on, isn't it just because there are a lot of pretty girls here?"

Xiao Gang's eyes widened, and he struggled to open them from a slit to a small, flat hole, arguing, "Nonsense! How can you slander someone out of thin air? I've been diligently teaching them about elf breeding..."

Xiaoxia smirked and chuckled, "What Pokémon training? I just saw you getting brutally beaten by Xiaoju'er's Ampharos a few days ago, and before that, wasn't it you who got knocked into the water by Lulina's Devourer?"

Xiao Gang blushed and argued, "Can things like Pokémon breeding and battles be called harassment?"

The hall was filled with cheerful laughter.

Most of the people currently in the command center are gym leaders; even if Xia Chen had never met them before, he had heard of them.

Xia Chen himself is even more well-known, belonging to the highest tier of fame, so there is no need for the two sides to introduce each other.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Xia Chen announced the decision he had discussed with Dr. Kukui—the plan to evacuate the Ultimate Metropolis.

The reactions of the people were not the same.

Some, like Denji and Yulongdu, frowned in deep thought, while others seemed to be pondering Xia Chen's thoughts. The more impatient Daye and Korni, on the other hand, had already started shouting.

"Oh no, how can we leave now? What will happen to Metropolis?"

The few senior executives of the metropolis in the hall immediately changed their expressions and then went to inform Cionila.

Fortunately, the tide of alien beasts is now in its final stages; otherwise, the morale of the army might have been in a terrible state.

Seeing the unsuspecting museum owners, Xia Chen decided to say something.

"Everyone, please be quiet."

As soon as Xia Chen spoke, the noise below immediately subsided.

Although he is still young, with his current strength and status, his voice is loud enough to make everyone listen quietly.

"This decision was made jointly by Dr. Kukui and me, and it is not to be changed. Since the doctor is not here, anyone who disagrees can raise their objections with me now."

Xia Chen's tone was firm, and he was prepared to be questioned, but unexpectedly... the crowd fell completely silent, even the previously noisy Da Ye and Ke Erni stopped talking.

Do you really trust me that much?

Xia Chen was speechless again.

Regardless, it's a good thing to be trusted to this extent; it's best not to explain anything about dark matter.