Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

Chapter 321 I am invincible below the Heavenly King, and one for one above the Heavenly King!

Through the rain, the azure torrents clung tightly to the Swampert's body, surging forward as if it completely disregarded the energy ball that was four times stronger than it.

Gardevoir was also focused intently on gathering energy, as if it were betting everything on this move.

Although it was only their first encounter after their debut, the momentum of both sides was like the final blow in a fierce battle when the oil lamp was about to burn out.

Such a do-or-die spirit is certainly breathtaking, but it inevitably leaves people somewhat perplexed.

It's understandable that Swampert is confident that it can withstand the energy ball because it is much stronger than Gardevoir. But where does Gardevoir get the courage to take the full force of Swampert's Waterfall attack under the rain buff?

Is it meditation that increases physical defense, or can a light wall reduce physical attack damage?

Such a thing, which violates the basic laws of this world, is naturally impossible. So, is the attempt still to use teleportation to avoid harm?

This was the thought that puzzled most viewers, but Xia Chen clearly understood that teleportation was not an option to escape the Swamp Monster's lock.

The power of Aura allowed him to clearly perceive that Swampert's waterfall, though seemingly imposing, was completely below the level expected of a near-Elite Four Pokémon.

what does this mean?

Undoubtedly, Swampert gave Gardevoir's Teleportation ability a second dash.

As long as you choose to let Gardevoir throw out this energy ball, and immediately use Teleport to run away, what will happen on the field in the next second is Swampert making a sharp turn to dodge the energy ball, and then drifting and crashing into the landing point of Gardevoir.

Whether Gardevoir flashes behind Swampert or into mid-air, it won't change the fact that this happened.

Xia Chen was absolutely certain of this.

This can be inferred from the fact that Swampert's attack is not the more powerful [Water Slash], but rather [Waterfall], which can strike low-flying targets.

Therefore, it is precisely in times like these that one should not run away.

Dancing on the edge of a knife is Gardevoir's only chance to win in this unequal battle!

…………

In the stands, the air was thick with tension, but in a corner, two men were chatting casually about the situation on the field.

One of them was Senri, and the other was dressed in gorgeous clothes and had the same elegant temperament as Michael. He was Adam, the former gym leader of the Glass Dojo and Michael's teacher, who was known as the "Charming Playboy".

At that moment, he was stroking the two neatly trimmed mustaches on his lips and marveling at them.

"Tsk tsk, is this kid intimidated by this aura or has he really seen through it? He's not even dodging?"

As a top-tier trainer at the Gym level, or even above, Adam naturally recognized his beloved student's tactical intentions.

It is said that those involved are often blinded by their own interests, but what he did not expect was that Xia Chen, who was in the midst of a fierce battle, could also make the most accurate judgment.

Could it be a fluke?

Qianli, who stood to the side with his arms crossed, casually asked, "What do you think?"

Adam paused for a moment, then smiled broadly and shrugged nonchalantly.

“My mistake. I shouldn’t have doubted the mind of such a young gym leader just because of his age, especially since he is a [Legendary Trainer].

The term "legendary messenger" is probably a high-EQ way of referring to the mythical beast man in this world; in short, it's an absolutely positive term.

Qianli did not reply, but stared intently ahead.

Because on the watery ground, Swampert's body was already infinitely close to that emerald green sphere that had expanded to nearly a meter in diameter!

Despite the numerous dangers, there is one advantage to not avoiding the Swamp Monster's attacks: it allows you to focus on crafting the energy ball without distraction.

Under Gardevoir's precise control, the extremely destructive Grass-type energy was continuously poured into the sphere enveloped in psychic power.

Swampert was intentionally holding back, but Gardevoir almost completely drained all the energy she could muster in those few short seconds.

The rampant energy raged wildly within the sphere; had it not been for the superpowers that channeled and restrained it, this energy sphere, carrying an excessive amount of power, would have exploded long ago.

All the frantic endurance was for this moment. Just as Gardevoir's crimson eyes reflected the massive torrent of water carrying Swampert, Xia Chen finally gave the order.

"Gardevoir, now's the time!"

"Sana——"

Having exhausted the last bit of energy it had reserved in its body, Gardevoir suddenly disappeared from the surface of the water.

Instant teleportation!

Where is the destination that can be jumped to?

The Swampert's fins sensed the information transmitted from all directions by the sounds of wind and waves.

The Swampert was momentarily bewildered as neither the top nor the back of its head were the expected locations.

"Swamp Monster, underwater!"

Mikoli's prompting voice jolted him awake from his somewhat muddled mind like a thunderclap. Putting aside his thoughts, the orange air sacs on his cheeks and body throbbed as if breathing, causing all the muscles in his body to expand rapidly.

Like a high-performance race car, the Swampert turned at an incredible angle and plunged headlong into the water.

At the same time, the energy sphere radiating emerald green exploded with a deafening roar, much like a supernova at the very end of life in the vast universe.

…………

The dazzling light completely overshadowed the lights in the dojo's dome and the natural light streaming in through the glass, so bright that the spectators, who were intently watching the action, instinctively closed their eyes.

What followed was, of course, a deafening explosion of energy.

boom--

The deafening roar of the explosion was mixed with the sound of waves crashing against the water's surface, a sound so powerful it seemed to shake the very heavens and earth, as if the entire world was left with only its echo.

Unable to open their eyes or hear anything, this was pure torture for the viewers who were eager to know the outcome of this head-to-head battle.

Finally, after the light dimmed slightly, someone risked retinal damage and forced their eyes open.

However, they were astonished to find that the figures of the two elves on the water's surface... had vanished.

Has their battlefield shifted underwater?

This isn't a particularly difficult question to answer. If it's not on the water, then it must be underwater.

At this moment, the large screen above the battlefield had switched to the position of the underwater camera.

As a gym that focuses on water-based terrain, it's natural that they would make such preparations, and the audience was able to observe the result of the battle on the screen.

In the deep blue waters, Swampert's strong body was covered in wounds, and emerald green grass-type energy seeped from its surface. Its eyes were resolute, but could not hide the immense pain within.

Undoubtedly, because Gardevoir teleported at the last moment before the explosion, Gardevoir had to reverse its movements only afterward.

As a result, Swampert suffered the most direct and violent impact of the energy ball explosion, and was severely injured, almost losing its ability to fight!

hiss--

A chorus of gasps of amazement rose and fell from the audience.

When Mikkuri switched to Swampert, he made it very clear that it was the main Pokémon of his second team.

Swampert, which is close to the Elite Four level, was actually injured to such an extent by a single energy ball from Gardevoir?

Admittedly, Swampert is four times weak to Grass, and Gardevoir also had a boost from Meditation, but is that the reason why a Pokémon that barely reaches the Gym level one star can severely injure a pseudo-Elite Four Pokémon?

Is this reasonable?

Meanwhile, Gardevoir's condition plunged them into silence once again.

Compared to Swampert, which was severely injured and in great pain, Gardevoir's white dress was almost completely undamaged!

…………

"How did you do that?"

Qianli's face showed the same astonishment as the ordinary spectators around him. He muttered a guess: "Did the water dissipate most of the Swamp Monster's impact?"

Adam shook his head. "Impossible. Water could never be an obstacle for the Swamp Monster."

This is the confidence of a Water-type specialist trainer in his outstanding disciple.

"That's protection?"

Qianli immediately dismissed his second conjecture, "That's not right either. Continuous energy balls and teleportation are almost the limit for Gardevoir. It's impossible for her to have the energy to block this waterfall after teleporting."

Adam seemed to have thought of something, and his brows suddenly relaxed. "Perhaps... a shadow clone?"

Gardevoir only has so many moves in its move pool. Excluding moves that are impossible to achieve this effect, Shadow Clone seems to be the only possibility.

Qianli nodded in realization, "You mean, when Gardevoir released the Energy Ball, it secretly created a clone underwater? If it's a Psychic-type Pokémon, that's certainly possible..."

For a Pokémon known for its mental strength, multitasking while unleashing moves does offer room for skillful maneuvering.

Then it becomes clear what Gardevoir did in those few seconds while Swampert was charging.

While condensing an energy ball, a clone was buried in the water. Then, at the critical moment before the Swampert crashed in, the clone teleported and hid in the deeper water beneath it.

This series of maneuvers isn't difficult for Gym-level Pokémon; the real challenge lies in—

"His mind is far too calm to come up with such a countermeasure in such a short time and then draw Gardevoir's attention."

Qianli nodded silently, echoing Adam's sentiment with a hint of sourness, "That's how they are with superpowered people..."

…………

Compared to the audience's amazement, the two trainers on the field didn't have time to think and analyze so much.

"Swamp Monster, Water Breaker!"

"Gardevoir, hold it back, try to get it as close to the water as possible!"

Mikoli and Xia Chen made commands that seemed completely contrary to the situation on the field.

Swampert, still relentlessly charging upwards after being severely injured, retreated while Gardevoir, who had the upper hand in the battle, shrank back.

Neither of them was surprised by the other's choice.

If we use a game as an analogy—

Swampert with the [Torrent] ability is now like a berserker with full mana and no health, while Gardevoir is like a mage with full health but no mana.

It goes without saying who is chasing and who is running.

The driving force of its weak superpowers was ultimately no match for its powerful limbs that seemed to have ten thousand horsepower. Underwater, Swampert's body continued to approach Gardevoir's body.

Even in the water, the azure water energy surging and flowing across his body surface appeared so extraordinary.