Pondering deeply.
Natsuhiko decided to put the stick away for now. Although he had a good idea he wanted to try, it was imperative to consider the timing.
The current situation was clearly not suitable.
The recognition from Natsuhiko pleased both Togetic and Chimchar, though they didn't have any specific thoughts—it might just have been joy.
Their achievements received Natsuhiko's acknowledgment.
Especially Chimchar.
It felt the most strongly, harboring a subtle impulse within.
With Natsuhiko, it found affirmation, achieved a sense of accomplishment, and felt happiness.
Within its heart, the scales had started to tip uncontrollably.
Chimchar's thoughts and impulses fermented and spread, while Natsuhiko's attention shifted back to the vast cavern.
Above, an unknown cocoon emitted light and heat; below, the basketball-sized Original Groudon Shell Fragments.
Two different things both radiated heat, causing the cavern's temperature to reach an abnormal high.
Seemingly...
These two items were in some sort of balanced state.
If one was moved, the other might explode, right?
Within the cocoon, most likely, a Pokémon slept; from the terrifying heat alone, one could surmise its formidable power.
Considering the glowing scale powder along the way, Natsuhiko had some guesses about its identity.
If it really was the Pokémon he imagined.
Once awakened, it might have a significant impact on the entire Alternate Space of Groudon.
The Original Groudon Shell Fragments below were large, but their effective range was only this cavern, greatly suppressed.
Without the cocoon restraining its emitted energy, if it fully unleashed its effects, the Magma Team around would certainly pinpoint its location.
Consequently, Natsuhiko not only lost the chance to seize it, but might also attract investigation from the Magma Team.
The only method.
Is to not move them.
But if he doesn't move them, just leaving them here unmanaged?
It's not a good habit to leave good things unclaimed.
So after pondering a moment, Natsuhiko quickly made a decision.
Move.
He must move, but he had to choose which to move.
This choice wasn't difficult.
If the Pokémon in the cocoon was indeed the one he expected, he pretty much had no chance to capture it; its level of power was beyond what he could handle now.
So, the answer was evident.
First, take what could be held, the Original Groudon Shell Fragments!
As for the cocoon's Pokémon possibly being startled and awakening...
No worries, if the sky falls, there are tall ones to hold it up.
Besides, outside the Alternate Space are three Elite Trainers, plus enemies capable of holding them off, making at least six Elite Trainer level powerhouses.
Also, within the Alternate Space, there's the Magma Team's highest ranker, Campfire, who should hold for a while.
So then.
"Yujira." Natsuhiko softly called, then used Pokeballs to gather Beedrill and Togetic, while Doublade returned to his shadow.
As for Chimchar.
Natsuhiko beckoned it over.
Though Chimchar didn't know what Natsuhiko planned, it obediently came to him.
Natsuhiko picked it up and placed it on his back.
Chimchar poked its head out from his shoulder, unsure of Natsuhiko's intentions.
"Whatever happens next, don't let go." Natsuhiko advised.
Seeing they were ready, Yujira's expression became serious, raising the Spoon, with psychic powers surging rapidly.
Quickly enveloping the dark red fragments flowing with golden patterns on the ground.
With a sharp tug, pulling them over.
The thick psychic power rapidly wrapped them layer by layer, erasing all traces of their existence.
Crack—
The moment the fragments moved, a crisp sound echoed in the cavern, the sound of thick threads snapping, the sound of the cocoon above bursting.
Natsuhiko and Yujira both changed color.
The moment the cocoon burst, terrifying heat waves instantly spread and expanded in the cavern, melting and weathering some of the rocks in the heat wave's scour.
And the psychic power fused between Natsuhiko and Yujira also "enjoyed" the same treatment instantly.
Bang—
Behind, the originally dim tunnel lit up with fierce flames, blocking the entire passageway with fire.
The terrifying heat wave ahead, the raging flames behind, left Chimchar, perched on Natsuhiko's back, momentarily dazed.
It seemed... escaping might not be possible?
Even though it's a Fire-type Pokémon, it didn't think it could survive these heat waves and flames.
Precisely because it was a Fire-type Pokémon, it sensed just how terrifying the Pokémon breaking out of the cocoon was.
"Yongji." Yujira quickly cried out to Natsuhiko.
The heat wave was too strong; to resist it, Yujira had no time or opportunity to use Instant Movement.
Crack crack—
The cocoon above was about to completely separate, with golden light shooting out from within.
A large moth-like creature emerged, slowly stretching its three pairs of fiery orange wings, revealing black, irregularly distributed tiny specks like sunspots on these wings.
A pair of emotionless azure eyes, red antennae circled its cheeks; the body was plump, with a circle of white fuzz around its upper torso, and four short, delicate limbs, its abdomen black at the center, light blue outside.