He knows Pokémon better than me.

With Pikachu's strength, it should be able to instantly defeat these Pokémon.

Knowing this, Mr. Mime remained completely calm when he saw the three large Pokémon gathering around him.

However, it prefers to resolve the aquarium's problems through more positive means.

"Bari!"

Suddenly, it raised a finger, interrupting the actions of the Tundra Bear Pokémon, and its eyes fell intently on the Icewalker.

"Heh, you want to put up a futile resistance?"

Xun Shi smiled, but the next second, he suddenly felt as if a cool breeze had swept across his palm.

Looking down, I realized my Rotom phone was gone.

His expression froze. Had it been taken away by the psychic power of the Mr. Mime? Impossible! He hadn't felt any pulling force.

After looking around, his gaze finally settled on the unremarkable electric mouse on the boy's shoulder, which seemed to be grinning at him, its little hand also holding a Rotom cell phone.

Wait a minute, did that electric mouse steal it?

"Stepping coins?"

Beside him, the ice-walking doll also shook its head blankly; it hadn't seen anything.

"Pica~!"

Pikachu grinned smugly and casually tossed the Rotom phone to Mr. Mime.

How could its thieving tricks possibly be seen by ordinary people?
The Mr. Mime took the phone; finally, things would be convenient. He quickly typed and sent out the AI ​​voice message:

"I won't approve your contract. But I can renegotiate a performance-based agreement with you."

"If I lose, then I'll willingly stay and work for you!"

He had originally intended to refuse outright, but upon hearing the words "willingly," Xun Shi's heart was moved.

The main problem is that the electric mouse next to it is too weird!

That ghostly speed means it could knock him unconscious before he even had a chance to react?

Noticing his expression, the Mr. Mime continued:

"Even if I fight the ice-walking puppet one-on-one, and I win, your aquarium won't be shut down. But the shows here must be changed!"

"And if it's a draw, I'll consider it a loss."

Upon hearing this, Ash and Sonia exchanged a glance, about to say something.

This person in front of me is no good.

"Bari!"

The Mr. Mime raised its hand, indicating that it should know its place.

Upon hearing that he would be battling his own ice-walking puppet again, and that a draw would count as a win, Xun Shi's eyes lit up.

He didn't think that Mr. Mime would become much stronger after being away for a few months.

Even if we lose, it doesn't seem like we'll suffer any significant losses.

"Okay, I'll give you this chance."

"Step on the coin!"

Even the ice-walking puppet smugly beckoned with its hand, its face full of disdain.

"So, the battleground is that stage we just saw, right?"

Xun Shi stroked his beard and spoke.

This is a perfect opportunity for all the tourists to witness how the Mr. Mime willingly becomes their servant!

"Bari".

Mr. Mime nodded in agreement, then turned his head to look at Ash.

Xiao Zhi raised the corners of his mouth and immediately understood the look in the other's eyes.

At crucial moments, use the power of bonds to enchant it!

When it comes to the survival of dozens of Pokémon in the aquarium, any tricks are acceptable, and Mr. Mime has no qualms about using them.

And the other side is using the same tricks. "Blah blah."

It has probably figured out why it was beaten down by the Ice-Treading Puppet last time.

Before long, everyone returned to the grand theater stage, which was still packed with people.

During the break between performances, Xun Shi walked onto the stage and announced in a loud voice:

"Excuse me, everyone, but we'll be adding a new performance right now: a private battle between the Icewalker puppet and the Mr. Mime puppet. The loser will become the loser's servant and obey its commands!"

Upon hearing this, the entire room erupted in laughter—

Galar people love watching Pokémon battles, especially those with stakes.

By the way, you can Dynamax here, right? I wonder if there are any Dynamax battles where you can unleash ten moves in a row?
Soon, only the Ice-Treading Puppet and the Magician Puppet remained on the huge stage, standing on the left and right ends respectively, glaring at each other.

The latter was still wearing a tailcoat suit, and was of similar build.
Judging from its appearance, it is impossible to tell that it is the former's "infancy".

Xunshi and Xiaozhi stood in the front row of the stage, quietly watching the battle.

This is a battle between Pokémon themselves, and has nothing to do with humans. Neither of them can give verbal commands.

Ash has been secretly building up his power. If Mr. Mime gets too overwhelmed, he will immediately activate the Bond Power to secretly amplify his abilities and command the battle from his mind.

Amid cheers from the audience, the battle between the evolved beings officially began!

"Bari!"

The two moved almost simultaneously; the Mr. Mime condensed ice spikes in both palms and threw them out with great force.

"Step on the coin!!"

On the other side, an ice staff was raised, with icy blue lightning bursting from the front end. The piercingly cold beam of light froze the ice shards that came flying at them almost instantly.

Zizizi!
The momentum didn't stop there; the blue lightning continued to shoot towards the Mr. Mime.

"Bari!"

The Mr. Mime raised a finger, and the white light shining from the fingertip extended into a silver-black, stepped tail.

Imitate Iron Tail!

With a downward press of his finger, the absolute advantage of the steel element over the ice element instantly dispersed all the incoming ice light.

"Pica~"

Below the stage, Pikachu shook its head; the glow of the fireflies was not even half as bright as its own.

"Did they imitate steel-type moves ahead of time?"

Xun Shi smiled dismissively; he had already made preparations on his side.

The next second, the ice-walking puppet on the stage raised its ice staff and thrust it forward.

*Whoosh!*

A blazing pillar of fire roared out from the front in an instant, the heat wave was terrifying!
Imitate the jet flame!

"They actually copied this move?!"

Ash was a little surprised. Well, that makes sense, since they are evolved forms, the two Pokémon should have a lot of overlapping moves.

The Mr. Mime was also startled by the sudden burst of flames and, unable to dodge, simply erected a barrier of light in front of it.

Sizzle!
Even with the light wall reducing the damage, the flames still knocked it back several meters when they hit it, leaving its chest burning with pain.

Outstanding effect!

Mr. Mime's face darkened. Here we go again!
The last time I fought the Ice-Treading Puppet, its moves were inexplicably powerful.

"Indeed, this jet of flame..."

Ash stroked his chin, thinking that this Flamethrower was already as powerful as a traditional Fire-type move.

And, I don't know if it's just my imagination—

Every time this ice-walking puppet uses a move, it seems as if an invisible stream of light flows into its body.

Ash turned his head to look behind the stage; the source of the strange flowing light was over there! (End of Chapter)