I am the boss of Sakaki

The Hidden Spring Road! Deep underground!

In stark contrast to the desolate and hidden entrance on the surface, the interior of the Hunter's Guild headquarters is brightly lit, yet filled with a suffocating tension.

The alloy walls reflected cold light, and the intricate passages continued to spread.

The hunters, dressed in uniform dark uniforms, all had tense expressions, eyes as sharp as hawks, and tightly grasped the Poké Balls at their waists.

Around them, the wolfhound bared its sharp white teeth and growled, the fork-bat hung upside down in the shadow of the ceiling, silently on guard, the Hound breathed out a scorching breath, and the King Dragon scorpion rubbed its giant claws, making a harsh scraping sound.

The air was filled with the smell of sweat, gunpowder, and the unique wildness of elves, and the murderous aura almost condensed into substance.

The entire headquarters was like an enraged hedgehog, with all its spikes erected, ready for battle.

In the command hall, the core of the headquarters, the atmosphere was so solemn that it seemed as if water might drip out.

A huge holographic map was suspended in the center, showing the distribution of forces in the Sinnoh region and several glaring red alert points.

The leader of the Hunter's Guild, "A", sat upright on the main seat made of some strange metal, his knuckles tapping on the cold armrests, making a dull thumping sound.

He was completely covered in a wide cloak, revealing only a pair of eyes that flashed with cold brilliance, like a poisonous snake lurking in the shadows.

Below, sat several imposing chief hunters.

There is "B", who is as tall as an iron tower and has a hideous scar on his face; "E", who has a cunning look and keeps rubbing his fingers; and "G", who is taciturn but has the heaviest aura.

There is no need to explain Hunter J, everyone knows him.

Around them, their respective ace Pokémon appeared or disappeared, emitting the powerful aura unique to king-level trainers - Agitoro was like an iron fortress, Magma's claws flashed with cold light, Toxopus's venom sac bulged slightly, and Grunt's pincers kept opening and closing.

These are the strengths that have been built up through countless missions and battles on the edge of a knife, and are by no means comparable to the superstars cultivated in the greenhouse of the alliance.

"Leader," Hunter E broke the silence first, his voice tinged with a subtle hint of anxiety. "The stronghold down there was wiped out so quickly and so cleanly. Aside from the League Champion, Lugia, I can't think of anyone else in Sinnoh who has the ability to do this and who has a mortal grudge against us. Do you think he personally led the team?"

"If it's really him, then the Alliance is hell-bent on eradicating us this time?" Hunter G frowned. He was in charge of intelligence analysis and knew the magnitude of the crisis the Champion personally taking action would imply. "Our spies within the Alliance have been delivering normal information lately. There's no sign of a large-scale deployment. This doesn't make sense."

"Why are you afraid of them?" Hunter B slammed the armrest of his chair, making a loud clang. Beside him, Boskodora also let out a low roar, "Those hypocritical fellows in the Alliance! If we hadn't been so cautious over the years, the world of Sinnoh would have changed long ago!

"It just so happens that the stronghold was destroyed this time, and the brothers below are full of anger. Using the league championship as a sacrifice is just the right thing to do! Let them know that the Hunter Guild is no pushover!"

"Shut up, everyone!" Leader A stopped tapping the armrest and glanced at everyone. "Everything is unknown now."

"But, Chief," Hunter E said unwillingly, "We can't just sit here and waste time on this problem, right?

The news has spread, and several major clients have suspended transactions. If this continues, people will panic and the losses will be too great..."

His words were cut short when Hunter J gave him a cold, emotionless glance.

J's fingers, playing with the dagger, paused for a moment, his eyes seemed to be saying.

If you keep talking, you'll be the next one to be finished.

E felt a chill running down his spine and immediately closed his mouth.

The command hall fell into oppressive silence again, with only the low hum of the ventilation system and the restless movement of the elves.

In this suffocating silence——

Rumble, rumble—! ! !

A deafening roar came from above without any warning!

The entire underground base shook violently!

The alloy ceiling groaned harshly, dust fell, and the lights flickered wildly!

Then came the second sound, the third sound... like a heavy hammer continuously hitting the earth!

The solid alloy dome visibly sank downward, and cracks spread rapidly like a spider web!

"Roar--!!!"

A violent, destructive dragon roar penetrated layers of rock, soil, and alloy barriers, exploding in the eardrums of every member of the Hunter Guild!

That voice carried the unrivaled pressure of a champion elf, instantly causing many weaker elves to whimper in fear!

"Gargoyle! It's Lugia's Garchomp!" Leader A suddenly stood up from his seat, his cloak fluttering in the wind, his eyes blazing with unbelievable anger and confusion! "How did he find this place? Could he really have done it?! What's that loser D doing for a living?"

"Chief! What should we do?!" Hunter J's voice was still cold, but her speaking speed was obviously faster. The Dragonite beside her had already assumed a fighting stance.

"What should I do?" Hunter A stared at the growing cracks above his head and the increasingly clear dragon roar, brimming with terrifying energy. A surge of desperate rage erupted, overcoming his initial surprise. "What else can I do?! Does he really think I'm still the same person I used to be?"

His eyes were filled with murderous intent, and his voice was like a blade tempered with ice. "He refuses to take the road to heaven, and enters hell without a gate! Since Lugia dares to enter the dangerous den of the Hunter Guild headquarters alone, let him—"

“——There’s no return!!!”

"Pass the order!" A's voice rang out, "Level 1 combat readiness! All defense systems activated!

Abandon the outer passages and retreat to the core area! B, E, J, G! Follow me to meet the enemy! No matter the cost, keep this champion forever beneath this hidden spring!

The moment the order was issued, the entire Hunter Guild headquarters was like a completely ignited powder keg!

The shrill alarms rang out in every corner, and heavy alloy gates slammed down to block the passage. Automatic defense weapon platforms hidden everywhere popped out from the walls and ceiling, flashing deadly red lights.

Although the well-trained hunters were horrified, driven by their leader's death order and the instinct for survival, they quickly rushed to the designated location with their respective elves, with only madness and determination in their eyes.

"Roar!!!"

The bombardment from above intensified, accompanied by the piercing sound of rock and alloy being torn and melted.

finally--

Boom!!! Crack——!!!

Accompanied by a deafening explosion and a teeth-grinding sound of metal tearing, a huge crack was torn open in the alloy dome on the top floor of the headquarters!

The dazzling sunlight mixed with smoke, dust and gravel poured down like a waterfall, illuminating countless horrified and angry faces below.

Amidst the smoke and dust, a tall figure stood proudly at the edge of the chasm like a god of war.

The champion's cloak fluttered in the incoming airflow, and beneath his golden hair were Lugia's eyes, burning with rage, as if they wanted to burn the entire underworld to ashes!

His Land Shark hovered at his side, its ferocious fins cutting the air, and its dragon-like power was like a prison, looking down at the Hunter Guild headquarters below, which was facing a formidable threat.

"You rats of the Hunter's Guild!" Lugia's voice was like thunder, carrying the pressure of a champion and a raging rage. It rolled down, shaking the entire underground space. "Your doom has come!"

"Lugia!" Leader A appeared on the command platform in the core area below, gazing up at the champion bursting through the roof. His voice was filled with rage and murderous intent. "You destroyed my stronghold, killed my brothers, and now you dare to break into my headquarters?! Do you really think my Hunter Guild is empty? Kill them!!!"

There was no unnecessary nonsense, and the pent-up anger and misunderstandings between the two sides completely exploded at this moment!

Following a command from Leader A, countless rays of light from the opened Poké Balls lit up, and powerful skills of various attributes poured down like a rainstorm towards Lugia and Garchomp at the rift!

Destruction Ray! Shadow Ball! Sludge Bomb! Wave of Evil! Air Blade! ...The colorful torrent of energy converged into a wave of destruction, instantly engulfing Lugia!

Deep underground, the decisive battle between the Sinnoh Champion and the Dark Giant erupted amidst deafening explosions and roars!