Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [530]

If there was anything more persuasive than a legendary Pokémon, it was an entire group of legendary Pokémon.

Surrounded by the imposing presence of so many legendaries, even the previously fierce Kyurem shrank back involuntarily, trying desperately to minimize its presence—particularly avoiding the piercing gazes of Dialga and Palkia.

August glanced curiously at Kyurem, wondering what kind of grudge Dialga and Palkia might have against it.

At the same moment, Mewtwo, battling N not far away, immediately abandoned Reshiram and returned to August’s side upon sensing the arrival of reinforcements.

Though stunned and confused, N couldn't fathom how the "evil" August described by his father had managed to gain the trust of so many legendary Pokémon.

He couldn’t possibly have captured all of them by force, right…?

With a heavy heart, N rejoined Team Plasma. Regardless, as their king, he would fight to the very end.

Sensing N’s determination, Reshiram silently resolved to remain by his side until the last moment.

Inspired by N’s courage, the Seven Sages—Vio and the others—also stood firmly beside him, none willing to retreat.

“You’re quite brave,” August remarked, looking at N.

N’s confused expression gradually hardened with resolve. “For the ideals of Team Plasma, I will never yield to you.”

“Hmm? You’re making it sound like I’m the villain here,” August said casually. “Look at Ghetsis—he’s far more self-aware. After realizing he’s outmatched, he at least knows to stay quiet and pretend he's not here.”

August pointed mockingly toward the silent Ghetsis.

Snapping out of his dazed shock upon hearing August's taunt, Ghetsis desperately tried to maintain his composure—but anyone paying attention would notice that the hand gripping Kyurem’s remote control was trembling slightly.

He had never anticipated such an overwhelming turn of events.

Dialga, Palkia, Ho-Oh, Lugia, Kyogre, Groudon—plus Mewtwo, two Deoxys, Darkrai, Victini... and August had even mentioned Rayquaza, which hadn’t appeared yet.

For a moment, Ghetsis wondered if he was hallucinating.

Legendary Pokémon weren’t like Caterpie, casually found on roadside bushes. He'd exhausted all his resources just to control Kyurem, and now he felt his entire worldview shatter.

But no matter how much he wished otherwise, the legendary Pokémon standing before him were undeniably real.

What should I do now…?

Instinctively, he glanced toward Colress—only to discover that Colress was already looking at him.

Their eyes met briefly. Colress blinked at Ghetsis meaningfully, glancing at N, then subtly toward August.

Ghetsis followed Colress’s gaze and saw N standing beside him with Reshiram. He thought he understood what Colress intended.

Is he telling me to show no mercy? To have Kyurem absorb Reshiram and use the fused form to fight August?

But what Colress actually meant was something completely different:

You should either run away right now or immediately surrender to August. If you wait any longer, you’ll be captured and lose your chance entirely.

Unfortunately, Ghetsis misunderstood Colress’s intentions entirely. After a brief moment of internal struggle, he hardened his resolve.

Let’s do this!

Perhaps, after fusing with Reshiram, Kyurem could become powerful enough to defeat August. As for N’s opinion… that had never mattered to him from the beginning.

With that thought, he shouted decisively, "Colress, the [DNA Splicers]!"

Colress froze momentarily. At a time like this, when we're about to flee, what does he want with the [DNA Splicers]?

Still, he instinctively tossed the [DNA Splicers]—already held in his hand—toward Ghetsis.

Ghetsis caught it and, right in front of August and his squad of legendary Pokémon, immediately threw it toward Kyurem.

The [DNA Splicers] glowed intensely, reshaping from a sphere into a sharp spike, embedding itself directly into Kyurem’s forehead. In an instant, the ice sealing Kyurem’s wings shattered, revealing powerful claws beneath.

To everyone’s stunned astonishment—except for August and Colress—Kyurem released translucent energy tendrils from its claws, rapidly ensnaring Reshiram.

The distance was far too close; Reshiram had no room to evade and was completely entangled.

“Father! What are you doing?!” N cried out in disbelief.

Even with the earlier warnings from the trio, N had never imagined that his father—who had been fighting alongside him moments ago—would suddenly turn against him.

“Ghetsis, have you gone mad?!”
“Traitor! Are you offering our king as a sacrifice?!”

The remaining four Sages furiously condemned Ghetsis, but he treated their cries as mere background noise. Shedding his usual gentle facade, he spoke coldly:

"This is a necessary sacrifice for our ideals… Reshiram’s sacrifice will be meaningful."

Hearing these words, N felt his father had become a complete stranger, leaving him utterly dazed.

Under the influence of Kyurem’s tendrils, Reshiram rapidly shrank until it reverted to the Light Stone, swiftly drawn toward Kyurem’s body for fusion.

Colress watched this entire spectacle unfold, impressed by Ghetsis’s sheer boldness.

He glanced cautiously at August, only to find him folding his arms with evident amusement, watching the scene unfold like an entertaining drama. August clearly had no intention of interfering.

Instead of relief, Colress felt his heart sink. August’s inaction definitely wasn't because he couldn't stop the fusion. It could only mean that he was entirely confident in handling the fused Kyurem-Reshiram form.

The idea he'd been pondering earlier surged up again—he had to decide now!

Should I stick with Ghetsis or decisively abandon ship?

Colress glanced from Ghetsis and N to August once again, then subtly signaled his Magnezone. A barely perceptible psychic message flashed across the battlefield:

[Mr. August, I wish to surrender!]

August, thoroughly enjoying the show as Ghetsis revealed his true colors, blinked in surprise upon hearing this.

Surrender?

He cast a curious glance at Colress. A villain who understood the situation this clearly without even getting beaten up first was rare indeed.

Although Sabrina and Malva had originally come from villainous groups as well, he'd persuaded them through earnest discussion, logic, and kindness. Someone proactively surrendering like Colress was a first.

August immediately became intrigued.

【GardevoirSupremacy]: And what exactly are you proposing?

Colress felt immense relief that August hadn't rejected him outright, holding off on his preparations to escape and quickly continuing via telepathy:

[Colress]: After deeply reflecting upon Team Plasma’s crimes, I have decided to cut ties completely with Ghetsis and Team Plasma—

【GardevoirSupremacy]: Spare me the speeches. Keep it simple—what do you want?

August wasn't interested in beating around the bush.

[Colress]: I want to join your Kanto branch.

Colress had all but written "I desperately want to progress!" across his face.

August smiled broadly, not even hesitating.

【GardevoirSupremacy]: Well, since you’re so determined to reform… Sure! Our Kanto branch could certainly use talent like yours.

After all, this was the first villain to proactively surrender. August planned to make him an example, and besides, Colress's scientific talents would be extremely valuable.

After reassuring Colress telepathically through Gardevoir’s psychic powers and instructing him not to interrupt the ongoing show, August turned his attention back to Kyurem.

At this point, the fusion between Kyurem and Reshiram was nearing completion.

As the Light Stone was absorbed, Kyurem’s body underwent a dramatic transformation, shifting from its hunched posture to stand tall on two legs. Its left side became covered with Reshiram’s pristine white fur, and the tail now housed Reshiram’s blazing engine beneath Kyurem’s icy exterior.

The resulting form—White Kyurem—appeared remarkably straightforward, essentially resembling Reshiram shoved roughly into Kyurem’s body.

As its internal engine roared to life, White Kyurem’s left half emitted scorching heat while its right side emanated freezing cold—fire and ice coexisting within a single body.

White Kyurem had awakened.

Feeling White Kyurem’s immense strength beneath him, Ghetsis regained some of his earlier confidence, no longer trembling in fear.

So what if August has numerous legendary Pokémon? My White Kyurem is even stronger!

Moreover, this was just White Kyurem—if he could further absorb Zekrom…

Imagining the complete Kyurem filled him with excitement, trembling in anticipation.

August, noticing Ghetsis practically shaking with excitement, found it hard to comprehend his enthusiasm.

“You don’t really think your White Kyurem can defeat me, do you…?”

As August finished speaking, the legendary Pokémon behind him immediately caught his unspoken command—someone step up and curb Ghetsis’s arrogance.

Dialga and Palkia both stirred impatiently. However, Dialga—with its innate control over time—was quicker, its blue chest gem glowing brilliantly.

With an earth-shaking roar, Dialga unleashed a dazzling breath of temporal energy—[Roar of Time]!

Everything touched by the beam rapidly aged and crumbled into dust.

In response, White Kyurem's tail engine surged powerfully, funneling magma-like energy into its body through four newly formed pipes.

Roaring furiously, it unleashed its signature move: [Ice Burn]!

A blast of intense cold surged forth, colliding violently with Dialga’s [Roar of Time]. Instead of exploding, the beams grappled fiercely, drastically dropping the temperature.

White Kyurem soon gained the upper hand.

But just as Dialga faltered, Groudon’s mighty roar instantly intensified sunlight, rapidly raising the temperature and stopping the chill.

At the same instant, Palkia crossed its arms, aimed carefully at White Kyurem, and unleashed its attack—

[Spacial Rend]!

This unchivalrous slash sliced at White Kyurem from a treacherous angle.

Ghetsis’s expression changed dramatically, urgently shouting to Colress:

“Help me block that attack!”

Colress immediately commanded his two Genesect—only their [Techno Blasts] targeted the Four Sages instead, instantly freezing their Pokémon solid.

Simultaneously, [Spacial Rend] struck White Kyurem, knocking it down.

Stunned, Ghetsis stared at Colress. He'd prepared for N’s betrayal, but never expected this from Colress.

Facing Ghetsis’s incredulous stare, Colress adjusted his glasses calmly and bowed slightly.

“A wise man knows when to yield. My apologies, Ghetsis. I'm now an honorary member of the International Police, Kanto branch!”

From a distance, Giovanni watched coldly, sneering as he muttered to himself:

“As treacherous as ever, August.”

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