As a seasoned Champion, Lance's strength is absolutely not to be underestimated.
In last year's Master League, Lance secured second place, narrowly losing to Leon's Gigantamax Charizard.
Cynthia, though ranked third, had a minimal gap with Lance, and the outco often hinged on their performance during the match.
The cheers surged like a tidal wave, coming from all directions.
Witnessing this world-class duel in person, even Natsu couldn't help but feel his heart racing.
"Haunter!" Haunter used its claws as a gaphone, cheering loudly for Cynthia.
Eevee gazed at the battlefield, its dark eyes gradually lighting up with excitent.
"Pay close attention. This match is going to be brutal!" Natsu deliberately clicked his tongue.
As long as these two could be discouraged from pursuing battles, coming to watch the match live was already a huge win!
"Haunter!"
"Eevee!"
Eevee and Haunter nodded seriously.
"Both contestants are in position!" the comntator roared.
"Who will erge victorious? Let's wait and see!"
Clair, dressed in a light blue bodysuit with her blue hair tied into a high ponytail, frowned slightly and glanced sideways.
Is he... invited by Cynthia?
But I've never heard of Miss Cynthia inviting a man to watch the match live!
Usually, the invitation seats are reserved for her close friend Diantha...
How could she invite soone else?
Unable to figure it out, Clair shook her head.
She turned her complicated gaze toward Lance on the field.
As heirs of the Blackthorn family, both Clair and Lance were naturally talented descendants.
But Clair's brilliance had always been overshadowed by Lance, the prodigy of their clan.
Looking at this man who had always walked ahead of her, leaving only his back, yet filled with a sense of justice and passion, Clair sighed quietly.
"I hope... he can really win this match."
...
The cheers on the field grew louder. With the referee's whistle, two Poké Balls were simultaneously thrown onto the battlefield.
Red light flickered, and the ground rumbled.
A Red Gyarados covered in crimson scales erged, its nacing figure standing tall, letting out an ear-splitting roar!
"Roar—!!"
"Contestant Lance's Red Gyarados has entered the field!"
Gyarados typically asures around 6.5 ters in length, but Lance's easily exceeded 8 ters, exuding an overwhelming presence.
Gyarados's "Intimidate" ability silenced the crowd montarily before they erupted into cheers once more.
In front of this colossal beast, the golden-haired beauty seed so small.
Yet, a smile of "expected as much" appeared on Cynthia's lips.
The comntator shouted, "Contestant Cynthia has sent out the blessing Pokémon, Togekiss!"
Togekiss, as light and agile as a bird, spread its triangular wings like a glider, instantly securing an advantageous aerial position.
In the invitation seats.
Natsu opened the System Pokédex while teasing the two Pokémon: "Scared?"
Haunter and Eevee didn't respond, simply staring in awe at the two Pokémon on the field.
Natsu nodded in satisfaction.
Look, they're so scared they can't even speak!
In the System Pokédex, the densely packed (dense) list of moves for both Pokémon made Natsu's scalp tingle, but it also proved their imnse strength.
"Red Gyarados, Dragon Dance for offense, likely carrying a ga Stone..."
Natsu muttered.
"Togekiss isn't heavily affected by Intimidate and can counter ga Gyarados's Dark type."
"As expected of Cynthia! She's always thinking five steps ahead!"
"Let's see if Lance will force the Dragon Dance..."
Clair's eyebrow twitched, and she couldn't help but respond in Japanese: "Lance's winning move should be Dragonite!"
Natsu glanced at Clair in surprise, then nodded:
"Dragonite is indeed strong, but its Speed is a weakness, and its sweeping efficiency isn't as good as a Dragon Dance-boosted Gyarados."
"Lance's strategy for this match will definitely be Dragon Dance!" Natsu declared confidently.
Clair opened her mouth but couldn't find a rebuttal, so she sullenly picked up her whip and gave it a sharp flick.
Natsu's eyebrow twitched, and he coughed, refocusing on the battlefield.
Togekiss VS Gyarados.
Natsu began simulating the battle in his mind, running through various possibilities.
Although most of his experience ca from virtual gas.
In this situation, Cynthia only had one choice!
"Thunder Wave!" Natsu and Cynthia spoke almost simultaneously.
Paralyze Gyarados first!
Clair gave Natsu a strange look.
But what made her scalp tingle was that when she looked back at the field, Cynthia's command was exactly the sa!
This guy... predicted Cynthia's move?!
anwhile, Lance's voice rang out coldly:
"Gyarados, Dragon Dance!"
"Roar—!!"
Gyarados roared to the heavens, its montum climbing to new heights. Its Speed was astonishing, instantly shattering the rock pillars in the battlefield.
With such a massive target, Thunder Wave couldn't possibly miss.
But Gyarados's tail slamd into the ground, and the shattered rocks rose into the air, deflecting the weak Thunder Wave!
"The weak Thunder Wave was ant to make it harder for the opponent to notice."
Clair smirked, explaining to Natsu with a hint of pride, "But this恰好 (coincidentally) gave Lance the chance to use the terrain to his advantage!"
Although Lance's strategy was correctly guessed by Natsu.
Clair's tily comntary for Lance helped even the score.
Natsu broke out in a cold sweat.
The two support groups are actually competing...
This guy... is she really a brother-con?!
"But," Natsu glanced at Togekiss and muttered,
"I think I know how she plans to win."
...
Thunder Wave failed, and under the effects of Dragon Dance, Red Gyarados's eyes glowed crimson, its ferocious appearance resembling a grim reaper.
At that mont, a dazzling light erupted from the triangular crest on Gyarados's head—
Lance closed his eyes, suddenly flicked open his cape, and reached out, gripping the air.
A wave of rainbow light burst from the Key Stone on his wristband. Lance opened his eyes, his gaze sharp as a blade.
"Gyarados, ga Evolution!!"
The entire arena was stunned.
The ga Gyarados, covered in sharp scales with wing-like fins, drew gasps of awe from the crowd!
Observing this colossal beast, Cynthia's lips curled into a faint smile.
Brushing aside her golden bangs, her aura shifted dramatically. Cynthia's eyes were as sharp as a saber:
"Togekiss, dodge Ice Fang, then use Sweet Kiss!"
Togekiss held the advantage in the air.
But ga Gyarados had also mastered the ability to glide.
A powerful jet of water shot from its side, propelling Red Gyarados into the air. It opened its massive jaws, frost-covered Ice Fang aiming to tear into Togekiss!
Crack!
Togekiss nimbly dodged, blowing a sweet kiss.
Gyarados montarily faltered, plumting downward and crashing into the sharp rock pillars on the battlefield.
Boom!!
Gyarados slamd into the ground, the rock pillars leaving a grueso gash on its body!
"Gyarados is confused and has even dealt significant damage to itself!" the comntator shouted.
"Dazzling Gleam!" Cynthia commanded.
A brilliant light surged, enveloping the entire battlefield.
Under the double damage from the Fairy-type move, ga Gyarados let out a furious roar.
A misty aura of blood rose from its body, snapping it out of confusion.
Lance flicked open his cape, waving his hand sharply, his gaze icy: "Gyarados, Ice Fang!"
Leaping into the air, Red Gyarados's Ice Fang clamped down hard on Togekiss, sending it plumting to the ground!
Thud!
Togekiss landed awkwardly, but the massive Red Gyarados paused for a mont, its eyelids growing heavy.
"It's Togekiss's Yawn!" the comntator exclaid in shock.
Lance frowned: "Waterfall!"
A powerful surge of water slamd Togekiss into the protective barrier at the edge of the field.
"Togekiss is lose battle capability!"
At the sa ti, Red Gyarados swayed and fell into a deep sleep.
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