Regirock hesitated for a moment out of fear—but Bangira showed no such mercy.
Bangira controlled Shukaku and charged forward.
Though Shukaku's massive body looked clumsy, its speed was anything but slow. Each step shook the ground violently, sending waves of sand surging outward like tides.
In the blink of an eye, Shukaku arrived before Regirock.
Without giving it any time to react, Shukaku raised its enormous palm and brought it crashing down.
Boom!!!
Regirock raised its arms, trying to block the attack—but that was a naive attempt.
The sheer difference in size meant an overwhelming gap in power. Regirock was incredibly strong by any standard, but against a fifty-meter-tall Shukaku, it was completely outmatched.
With no suspense at all, Regirock was slammed straight into the desert.
It crashed into the sand and failed to rise.
But neither Sam nor Bangira had any intention of stopping.
Shukaku reached down, grabbed Regirock like a toy, and hurled it into the air. Then, clasping its hands together, it smashed Regirock down with crushing force.
A sharp cracking sound echoed through the desert.
Even from a distance, the impact was painful to watch.
Still not finished, Shukaku seized Regirock again and began to squeeze—its overwhelming strength crushing the ancient titan.
This time, Regirock truly reached its limit.
Its rocky body, already damaged, began to crumble further. Bits of stone fell away continuously, its form breaking apart under the pressure.
The once mighty Regirock—like a god of stone—was now utterly helpless.
Finally, Regirock closed its eyes.
Its will to fight had completely collapsed.
Sam had been waiting for this exact moment.
The Poké Ball in his hand trembled slightly.
He took a deep breath… then another… forcing himself to calm down.
To make sure his throw wouldn't miss, Sam stepped closer before finally releasing the ball.
This wasn't an ordinary Poké Ball.
It was a Heavy Ball—specially prepared for capturing massive Pokémon like Regirock.
The ball struck.
A flash of light.
And then—
No struggle.
No resistance.
Regirock was captured instantly.
Sam walked forward and picked up the Heavy Ball. It felt noticeably heavier in his hand—whether from weight or meaning, even he couldn't tell.
Unlike Deoxys, who had entered his team willingly, this was the first legendary Pokémon Sam had personally conquered.
The excitement in his chest was impossible to suppress.
Clipping the Heavy Ball to his belt, Sam stretched lazily.
This trip to the Hoenn Desert had ended perfectly.
And the gains… were enormous.
Not only had he captured Regirock—
But Bangira had fully synchronized with Shukaku's power. Its compatibility had reached 100%, and its strength had risen to high Champion level.
That alone made the entire journey worthwhile.
"Wow… we're definitely going viral this time," Keiko said, barely able to contain her excitement.
They hadn't just discovered Regirock—they had recorded everything.
From its awakening…
To the destruction of the ruins…
To Bangira's overwhelming victory.
"Sam… um… can we upload the video?" Keiko asked nervously.
After all, Sam and Bangira were the stars of the footage.
Sam didn't hesitate.
"Of course."
Without them, he wouldn't have found Regirock in the first place. And besides, fame had its advantages.
After returning to Mauville City, Asu quickly edited the footage.
The final video was incredible—fast-paced, dramatic, perfectly timed with music. It felt like a blockbuster film.
Everything was ready.
All that remained… was to release it.
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At first, the internet was quiet.
So the group decided to eat.
After enduring the harsh desert, hunger hit them all at once.
They devoured their food like starving refugees.
Even the girls dropped all pretense of elegance.
Sam himself finished three full bowls before finally leaning back in satisfaction.
Among them, he had consumed the most—not just from the journey, but from the intense battle.
"Finally full…" someone muttered.
The group relaxed, enjoying the comfort of civilization again.
Then—
"Hello. Are you the Shocking Adventure Group?"
A deep voice came from behind them.
Everyone turned.
A middle-aged man in a green camouflage uniform stood there, his expression serious.
He looked to be around forty.
The moment they saw him—
Everyone froze.
"Mr. Brandon?!"
Standing before them was none other than Brandon—the Battle Frontier Pyramid King of the Hoenn Region.
A man famous for commanding legendary Pokémon…
Including the Three Legendary Titans themselves.
And now—
He was standing right in front of them.
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