You are not allowed to be a Pokémon Trainer!

Chapter 321 Sorry, let's do it again! (5k)

"Cough cough."

The arena in the battle park was not up to professional standards. The energy turbulence generated by the four Pokémon's all-out attack stirred up dust and debris that filled the entire battle arena, drastically reducing visibility.

With a soft cough, Alice waved her arms forcefully, trying to dispel the thick smoke in front of her.

His amethyst-like eyes were fixed on the center of the smoke, his expression resolute.

In that fierce battle just now, the outcome was inevitably that Dragonair was defeated first by the combined attack of Dragonite and Salamence.

Dragonite, with its impressive durability, withstood Victini's [Desperate Charge]—

Although it will suffer a severe blow, it will certainly not be replaced.

However, as the smoke and dust settled slightly, the scene before her eyes instantly froze her confident expression.

It's true that Dragonair couldn't withstand the combined attack of the two Pokémon, but Dragonite also fell down?
How could we die together!
As her trainer who spends every day with her, she knows best the profound foundation and formidable strength of her Dragonite.

The reason she didn't allocate a Mega Evolution slot to Dragonite wasn't because it wasn't powerful enough, but simply because she only had a Mega Stone for Salamence.

It was borrowed from Mr. Shaka, the head of the Twin Dragons Gym, before she left, just in case.

After all, the Super Stone technology has only just entered the early stages of mass production, and even for her, the second-in-command of the Twin Dragons Gym, it would be difficult to obtain one.

Putting aside Mega Evolution, what Dragonite is most proud of is its terrifying durability, which far surpasses that of its kind.

As a result, they couldn't even withstand two rounds of concentrated fire from Xia Chi's two Pokémon, which were generally considered to be the "weakest Pokémon" in his team.

Which link in the chain went wrong?
Is it that the power of Victini's [Sacrifice Charge] after stealing attack power exceeded the calculation?
Or was it Hakuryu's [Dragon Dive] that caused excessive damage by using its downward momentum?
A series of questions flashed through Alice's mind like lightning.

Alice couldn't afford to think too much about the rapidly changing situation on the battlefield.

Seeing that Xia Chi on the other side had already used a Poké Ball to recall Dragonair, she quickly took out a Poké Ball as well. A beam of red light shot out and recalled the Dragonite that had fallen to the ground into the ball.

"Thank you for your hard work, Dragonite. Get some rest."

She spoke softly to the Poké Ball, her gaze hardening once more.

The battle isn't over yet; what follows is undoubtedly the 1v1 duel between Mega Salamence and Victini.

Alice quickly scanned the battlefield, analyzing the remaining combat strength.

In the previous melee, most of the firepower on her side was absorbed and borne by the Dragonite at the front.

Although Mega Salamence was constantly harassed by Victini's underhanded moves like [Ability Swap] and [Power Swap], it actually took very little damage and remained almost perfectly healthy!
In contrast, Bictini.

Hot winds, rockfalls, dragon claws, plus the recoil damage from [Sacrifice Charge].

All of these factors combined have caused considerable damage.

I'm at full strength, but I've taken down half his health. The advantage is mine!
With that in mind, she no longer hesitated and resolutely shouted, "Salamander, get closer and use Water Cannon!"

The previous [Power Swap] had a profound impact, and Salamence can only be used as a pure special attack turret for now.

Fortunately, after Mega Evolution, its Special Attack ability was already significantly enhanced, its base stats weren't low, and its move pool was quite deep, so it was definitely capable of fighting.

With a roar, the Super Salamence flapped its massive, crescent-shaped wings, creating a gust of wind. Its enormous body displayed astonishing agility and speed that belied its size, as it swooped down and charged rapidly toward the small target in the air!
At the same time, its ferocious maw was already filled with steam, and a dense blue light was rapidly gathering.

Just as the two were about to converge, it suddenly swung its head, and a thick, high-pressure water cannon containing terrifying kinetic energy and water energy burst forth like a flood, heading straight for Victini!

Alice knew very well that the accuracy of the [Water Cannon] was already worrying, and in addition, Victini was extremely small and agile, and was currently enjoying the [Tailwind] buff.

If they engage in a long-range exchange of fire, the likely outcome would be an embarrassing situation of "three consecutive misses with water cannons".

That's why she chose to have Salamence get close enough to fire, in an effort to increase her hit rate.

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Faced with this powerful column of water capable of splitting mountains and shattering rocks, Xia Chi's command was concise: "Get out of the way!"

This command sounds somewhat like the "quick dodge" technique from anime.

But because Bictini had no need to be distracted by a counterattack at this moment and was highly focused, its small wings vibrated slightly at an extremely high frequency.

Instantly, he made a nimble right-angle turn in mid-air, narrowly missing the edge of the devastating water column!

boom--

The powerful water cannon slammed into the energy barrier not far behind Victini, producing a dull thud, and the scattered water droplets splashed down like a torrential rain.

Victini turned its head to look at the terrifying water cannon impact point, stretched out its little paw and patted its chest, looking like it was still in shock.

The water cannon missed, but Alice didn't seem discouraged at all.

For her, taking the initiative to attack is also a form of probing and pressure. If she can hit the target, that would be best. Even if she misses, she can still waste time and prolong the remaining duration of the opponent's [tailwind] state.

As for the energy consumed by Salamence?

With its powerful foundation after its super-evolution, it can fully support this level of attrition warfare.

"Bictyni, electromagnetic waves!"

Xia Chi remained calm and unhurried, slowly shaking off the negative state.

For him, time was also on his side.

Although Hakron was taken out of the game, the momentum continued to wane.

However, Latias's [Infinite Corridor] synergy effect continues to provide Victini on the field with subtle but constant health regeneration.

More importantly, it's the effect of the [Fire] synergy—

Each successful use of a move will deal a total of 10% of the opponent's current health as damage over time.

The same applies to change-type moves like [Electromagnetic Wave]!
So don't be fooled by the fact that Mega Salamence seems to be in perfect condition and unharmed at this moment.

However, just these two moves, [Characteristic Swap] and [Power Swap], have already quietly taken away a considerable portion of its stamina.

Its condition is far less healthy than it appears.

Alice frowned, instinctively not wanting the Salamence to be hit by that annoying [electromagnetic wave].

The slowed movement and interrupted attacks caused by paralysis are fatal in combat.

She suddenly commanded, "Salamander, fly up and dodge!"

However, in order to improve the accuracy of the water cannon, the distance between the two Pokémon had been reduced considerably.

In addition, the Super Salamence is simply too bulky.

Even though it struggled to twist its body and try to climb higher to avoid it, it still couldn't escape the electromagnetic wave.

Nourishes—

A tiny yet deadly electric current instantly coursed across the Super Salamence's body. Its ferocious face froze for a moment, its movements became noticeably sluggish, and its entire body seemed to be enveloped in a faint arc of electricity.

Seeing that she couldn't dodge it, Alice's already pale face darkened even more.

There's no other way but to fight it out.

"Downwards, water cannons!"

She issued another command, attempting to attack from a superior vantage point.

This time, luck was on Alice's side.

The newly activated [Paralysis] status did not immediately trigger its most annoying effect: inability to move.

Despite the stiffness and discomfort in its muscles, Mega Salamence opened its mouth again, rapidly compressing terrifying water-type energy, and unleashed a second [Water Cannon]!

The distance was too close; Victini, having just released electromagnetic waves, was in a state where its new energy had not yet been generated.

Faced with this high-pressure water jet that was almost hitting his face, he ultimately couldn't completely dodge it!

boom--

The terrifying current of water, containing twice the power of restraint, slammed solidly against Victini's petite body!
The terrifying impact slammed it down from the sky like a kite with a broken string, causing it to crash heavily to the ground.

With her successful strike, Alice's spirits lifted, seeing hope for a swift end to the battle.

She pressed her advantage, saying, "One more time, water cannon!"

Blue light shone again from deep within the throat of the Mega Salamence, and water-type energy began to gather wildly.

However, just as the water cannon was about to erupt, the massive body of the Mega Salamence suddenly froze!
An invisible force choked its energy flow, and the blue light gathering in its mouth suddenly went out as if a power outage had occurred! The "paralysis" status took effect, and the attack failed to be unleashed!

Alice's heart sank. Knowing she was about to face Victini's counterattack, she instinctively shouted, "Salamander, fly!"

However, the nerve interference and muscle stiffness caused by paralysis are comprehensive.

The Super Salamence's crimson wings flapped with unusual difficulty, barely managing to lift its heavy body a pitiful height, making it impossible to escape Victini's attack range effectively.

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As expected, the command arrived on cue: "Victini, Mind Hammer!"

Victini, which had been knocked to the ground by the [water cannon], struggled to fly up from the mud. It shook its slightly dizzy little head and tried to focus its mental power through its V-shaped ears.

A pale blue supernatural energy began to gather in front of his forehead, attempting to form a hammer for mental impact.

However, perhaps due to insufficient practice of the moves, Victini's move-forming speed was noticeably slower than her previous moves.

This brief delay allowed Alice's mood to instantly rise from rock bottom.

The Alice supporters who had been holding their breath on the sidelines erupted in deafening cheers and shouts of encouragement!
"Opportunity! Alice, seize it!"

"You've been practicing those dirty tricks of power swapping too much, haven't you? You deserve it!"

"Salamander, counterattack!"

At the same time, Alice, seizing this opportunity, shouted, "Salamander, hold!"

She knew very well that as long as she could withstand this counterattack, the scales of victory would still tip in her favor, thanks to the remaining health advantage of the Salamence!

Although paralysis affects Salamence's movements, Protect is a defensive move that is almost ingrained in Pokémon's instincts and can be executed extremely quickly!

Luck smiled upon Alice once again!

Just as Victini's slowly condensed mental hammer finally wobbled out, a pale green, semi-transparent energy barrier suddenly and precariously rose up in front of Mega Salamence!

boom!
The mental hammer struck the barrier, creating ripples, but failed to budge it in the slightest.

Mega Salamence successfully blocked this crucial attack!
On the contrary, Victini, who took the initiative to attack, exposed himself to an extremely dangerous situation because his move missed!
Alice was excited, as if she could already see the dawn of victory. "Baytorium, Water Cannon, finish it off!"

Despite the twitching sensation caused by the paralysis, Mega Salamence followed its trainer's command and opened its ferocious maw once again, which looked like it could devour Victini.

A dazzling blue light rapidly flared up from deep within his throat, and terrifying water energy was being compressed wildly. It looked as another [water cannon] that could decide the outcome was about to be unleashed!

However, at this critical moment...

Xia Chi's voice rang out softly, "Victini, one more time!"

Alice's excitement and ecstasy froze instantly.

Although the move was somewhat unfamiliar, she was, after all, a dojo leader, and she quickly figured out its effect—

This forces the opponent to repeatedly use the same move they just successfully executed for a period of time afterward!

The last move that Salamence successfully used was Protect!

In a 2v2 minimalist battle with no backup Pokémon rotation, what's the difference between using "Defend" for the next three actions and surrendering outright?
Now, Alice can only pin her hopes on one thing—

Salamence's Water Cannon managed to launch successfully before Victini's damn "Recharge" ability took effect!
Although Mega Salamence has a speed boost from Dragon Dance, Victini also has Tailwind left over from Dragonair!

In addition, the presence of the [paralysis] status severely slows down the speed at which Salamence gathers energy.

That seemingly ordinary, bright white energy wave, composed of countless tiny rings of light, was ultimately a fraction too fast, striking the massive body of the Super Salamence with uncanny precision, like a leech clinging to a bone.

The energy beam from the water cannon that was about to burst forth from the mouth of the Mega Salamence suddenly stopped.

It was immediately reversed by an invisible force of rules.

The next instant, the Mega Salamence's body uncontrollably lit up with the pale green barrier of [Protect] again, forcefully suppressing the energy of the water cannon that was about to be completed!
The battlefield, which had been bustling with excitement at the sight of hope, suddenly fell into a deathly silence, as if it had transformed into a library.

All the spectators, whether they supported Alice or were just watching the spectacle, were stunned and speechless.

I thought Victini's previous actions were already outrageous, a prime example of underworld tactics, but I didn't expect the worst was yet to come!

Looking at its cute appearance, who would have thought that it would do such despicable things when it gets into a fight?

Is it true that the pinker someone's face, the more ruthless they are at scheming?
NMD can be played like this? It's like a birth!
As for Xia Chi, who commands it?

That was a birth within a birth!
He even managed to exploit the rule restriction that "the opponent has no backup Pokémon to rotate with" to such an outrageous degree.

That's truly amazing!

Despite the constant curses and jeers around them, it did nothing to affect the situation on the field.

Facing an opponent who can only repeatedly use Defense in a short period of time, what should Victini do now?
There are many methods, but Xia Chi chose the most devastating one, the one that strikes at the heart of the enemy.

"Bictigini, self-motivation!"

Victini levitated and strengthened right in front of Salamence, completely unprepared.

Despite possessing destructive power and boundless rage, Mega Salamence is forced to repeatedly activate its barrier, helplessly watching its opponent grow stronger before its eyes.

He seemed like an incompetent husband.

Alice on the sidelines was so angry that her purple bangs almost stood up!

She clenched her fists, her chest heaving, but could only watch helplessly as the situation slid into an irreversible abyss.

Xia Chi didn't care about any of that.

Victory, or rather, accumulating fear points, is the most important thing.

As for the opponent's feelings?
Sorry, go ahead and ask me to do it again!

"Keep going, keep motivating yourself!"

Xia Chi gave another order.

The only downside is that Victini can only learn a limited number of physical attack-boosting moves.

In situations like this, if you could use [Sword Dance], the enhancement efficiency would be incredibly satisfying.

However, considering the physical attack power "borrowed" from Mega Salamence using [Power Swap] and enhanced by Dragon Dance, plus the boost from these two layers of [Self-Motivation], it's enough.

As the second layer of golden enhancement light slowly faded around Victini, its aura had already risen to an extremely terrifying level!

Within its small body lies explosive power capable of splitting mountains and shattering rocks!
Xia Chi finally brought the battle to a close, shouting, "Full power, ultimate impact!"

Alice bit her lower lip hard, knowing it was futile, but still cried out with the last glimmer of hope, "Hold on!"

However, it is clear that the success rate of holding the line using this method repeatedly is pitifully low.

Moreover, even if they were to succeed by sheer luck, it would only prolong the humiliating defeat for a little longer.

Can we really expect to maintain our success every time and create miracles?

The bad news is that the hold-on method failed.

The good news is that this ordeal is finally over.

"Tini!"

With a slightly cute battle cry, Victini poured all the enhanced physical energy in her body, as well as the berserk flight energy converted from the [Flying Skin] attribute, into this attack without reservation!

It transformed into a giant meteor burning with bluish-white flames, and the energy burning around it even briefly exceeded its own size by several times!
Victini, carrying an indomitable and terrifying momentum, tore through the sky, and a sonic boom cloud exploded behind it!
boom--

The enormous V-shaped meteor slammed squarely into the unprotected body of the Mega Salamence, unleashing an incredibly terrifying impact!
The massive body of the Mega Salamence was blasted backward by this irresistible force, flying through a long parabola before finally crashing into the specially made wire mesh of the battle cage dozens of meters away.

The entire battle cage trembled violently, and the barbed wire emitted a teeth-grinding twisting sound.

The spectators outside were startled by the sudden impact and gasped in surprise, retreating in all directions.

The massive body of the Super Salamence slid softly down the wire mesh and crashed heavily onto the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

The violent super-evolutionary energy surrounding it receded rapidly like a tide, its crimson crescent-shaped wings returned to normal, and its ferocious carapace became ordinary.

This undoubtedly means one thing.

Salamence, you can't fight anymore!

(End of this chapter)