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Chapter 428 That's not how you battle in Pokémon!
Chapter 428 That's not how you battle in Pokémon!
Top floor office of the Marocomón Group headquarters building.
Thick, soundproof glass shut out the noise of the city outside, leaving only the faint sound of airflow from the constant temperature system inside.
Loz leaned back in his large, luxurious office chair, his body slightly forward, his brow furrowed, his gaze fixed on a document spread out on the table.
Da da da—
The crisp, rhythmic sound of high heels clicking on the marble floor came from the corridor outside the office, gradually approaching, and finally stopped in front of the door.
The heavy solid wood door was pushed open silently.
Lorz did not look up.
Within this building, there is only one person who can enter this room, which symbolizes one of Galar's highest powers and secrets, without prior notification.
As expected, Olive, dressed in a smart business suit and wearing gold-rimmed glasses, walked up to the large desk and stood there.
She held an electronic notepad in her hand, her face as calm as ever.
"President."
Olive's voice broke the silence in the room: "Just confirmed, Xia Chi is currently in the Punch Arena, fighting against Master Qi Bana."
Loz's fingers, which were tapping the table, suddenly stopped.
He was pulled back to reality from his deep thoughts, slowly raised his head, and a flicker of emotion flashed in his deep eyes.
He hesitated for a moment, seemingly somewhat surprised.
"So sudden? Neither side gave any prior notice?"
"Yes, Chairman."
Olive nodded in confirmation, "Neither Qibana nor Xia Chi's personal social media, nor the official channel of the Quan Guan Arena, have released any related match announcements or live broadcast notices. It must be a spur-of-the-moment decision or a quick match arranged privately."
Lorze leaned back in his chair, his fingers interlaced in front of him.
He paused for a moment, seemingly weighing something, then whispered, "Is this match... being broadcast live?"
He shook his head halfway through his sentence, as if denying the idea.
He stood up, deftly picked up the custom-made suit jacket draped over the back of the chair, put it on, and walked toward the office door.
"Never mind, Olive, let's go straight to the scene."
A clear look of surprise flashed across Olive's eyes.
She quickly caught up with Lorz and asked, "President, are you preparing to..."
Loz had already reached the door when he heard this, but he paused slightly without turning around.
His voice came through his straight back.
I want to give him... one last chance.
Meanwhile, inside the Quanju Gymnasium.
The battle is in full swing.
The fierce battle continues.
The massive aluminum-steel bridge leaned forward slightly and suddenly emitted a very sharp sound wave, like industrial noise.
The sound waves instantly coalesced into a beam, carrying visible silver ripples, like an invisible sonic cannon, and violently swept towards Latias in the air.
Metallic sound!
A Steel-type move that uses a highly penetrating noise to shock the opponent, significantly lowering their Special Defense.
The purpose, of course, is to pave the way for subsequent special attack moves.
A sharp metallic noise instantly filled the entire arena, and even Xia Chi, who was standing on the contestant's platform, felt a sudden discomfort in his eardrums.
Latias, who was in the middle of the field, was the first to be affected, as the noise interfered with her concentration and energy.
The Steel Dragon-type energy aura around Latias, which had just stabilized, became unstable, and its Special Defense and bulk were being rapidly weakened!
Xia Chi frowned slightly and clicked his tongue inwardly.
Is this guy Zibana taking advantage of Latias's inability to use [Taunt] and just going to keep attacking with status moves?
However, he wasn't really that worried about this style of play.
The reason lies in Latias' unique growth potential stemming from its bonds—whether it's the "Six Dragons Bond" or the steady increase in all abilities brought about by the use of Dragon-type moves.
It's also due to the special attack and special defense buffs brought by her own exclusive bond [Infinite Corridor].
All of this means that Latias's combat power will grow stronger over time and with each battle.
So his response to that metallic sound was: "Latias, Butterfly Dance!"
"Ooh-ee"
Latias let out a clear cry, forcefully suppressing the piercing noise in its mind and the numbness in its body.
Her slender body suddenly stretched out in the air, no longer trying to resist the [metallic sound] ripples, but instead spinning and dancing in a strange and rhythmic manner.
Pinkish-purple energy spots appeared out of thin air around her, swirling and circling with her movements.
Butterfly Dance!
This special enhancement move, which was originally obtained from the rewards of the Tongzige Treasure Chest and can only be mastered by a very small number of Bug-type Pokémon, is comparable to the special attack-oriented [Dragon Dance]. After using it, it can not only increase speed, but also greatly increase special attack!
Latias's aura rose steadily with his dance, and the chaotic energy aura around him caused by the [metallic sound] quickly stabilized and became even more dazzling.
The significant improvement in her special attack abilities made her eyes shine even brighter.
Across from the contestants' platform, Cibana looked on in astonishment upon seeing this scene.
No, that's not how you battle in Pokémon!
I should first use [Metal Sound] to weaken your Special Defense, then you should activate [Light Screen] to resist Special Attack moves, and then I should use [Brick Break] to break the wall and your dragon together.
Shouldn't Pokémon battles be fought like this?
What exactly is Butterfly Dance?
Undoubtedly, this move disrupted Ciban's plans.
Alarm bells rang in his mind instantly.
Kibana knew very well what a move like [Quiet Dance], which simultaneously boosts both Special Attack and Speed, meant—
The longer it drags on, the more terrifying Latias will become.
The speed at which [Metallic Sound] weakens Special Defense is probably far less than the speed at which [Butterfly Dance] increases Special Attack.
Not to mention that with the increased speed, Latias will be able to get rid of the effects of "paralysis" more easily, and its mobility will also be greater.
We can't let them continue to strengthen their position; we must interrupt them immediately and apply sufficient pressure.
Kibana decisively abandoned his plan to continue using variation moves to maneuver, and instead shouted, "Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon, Wave Missile!"
The massive body of the aluminum-steel bridge dragon slightly adjusted its angle, its cold metallic eyes locking onto Latias in the air.
Its forelimbs came together in front of its chest, and the violent fighting energy rapidly gathered and compressed, instantly forming an energy ball that emitted a brilliant azure light.
Wave Missile!
Fighting-type special moves are not only powerful, but also have a tracking characteristic that guarantees a hit.
More importantly, Fighting-type moves are extremely effective against Latias, whose type has now changed to "Steel + Dragon"!
Aside from the [Meteor Shower] which has huge side effects, this is currently the most effective offensive move that can pose a threat to Latias.
As soon as the azure blue [wave missile] took shape, it seemed to come alive as it sliced through the air, shooting precisely toward Latias with a deep hum!
Xia Chi knew that this [wave missile] was difficult to completely dodge due to its "guaranteed hit" characteristic.
He made a decisive move, abandoning the idea of dodging and instead choosing to fight back.
"Latias, Dragon Pulse!"
This STAB move is not only one of the few moves that can deal normal damage to Duraludon, but it can also stack the "Dragon Bond" stat for Latias.
Latias's ruby-like organ on her forehead shone brightly, and deep purple dragon energy surged forth, rapidly condensing and shaping in front of her, transforming into a roaring, ferocious purple energy dragon head.
The dragon opened its massive maw and let out a silent roar, carrying the surging energy enhanced by [Butterfly Dance], and charged headlong into the rapidly approaching azure [Wave Missile]!
boom-
The deep purple energy dragon head and the azure fighting light sphere collided violently in mid-air.
A blinding light burst forth instantly, and the shockwave generated by the annihilation of energy spread outwards in a ring, stirring up dust from the ground.
With the Special Attack boost from [Quiet Dance], Latias's [Dragon Pulse] is clearly more powerful.
The purple dragon head forcefully overwhelmed the azure light sphere, absorbing most of its energy.
Although it itself had become broken and dim, the remaining dragon head energy still continued its momentum, heavily bombarding the aluminum-steel bridge dragon's metal body.
A dull, metallic clang rang out.
The massive aluminum-steel bridge was pushed backward a short distance by the impact, leaving shallow marks on the hard rock ground.
Although the damage wasn't fatal due to the attack being neutralized, the sheer power of this strike clearly demonstrated [Butterfly Dance] to Kibana.
Just how powerful is the enhanced Latias?
Cibana's brow furrowed deeply.
He knew he couldn't hesitate any longer. Latios's special attack was already inferior to Latias's, and the gap widened after [Quiet Dance]. [Aura Missile] was also resisted, making it difficult to win by conventional means.
A resolute glint flashed in his eyes, and he practically roared out the command.
"Aluminum-steel bridge dragon - meteor shower!"
Fight!
Even if it has the side effect of greatly reducing special attack power, we must use this strongest Dragon-type move to forcefully open up the situation!
"Roar!"
The aluminum-steel bridge dragon let out a deafening roar, raising its head high. Its long neck and massive body seemed to act as a fuse, frantically drawing out the dragon energy within its body.
Countless dazzling, star-like deep purple points of light rapidly converged in the sky above, instantly transforming into Dragon Star meteorites trailing brilliant tails and radiating an aura of destruction.
The next moment, these dozens of terrifying meteorites, like divine punishment, indiscriminately bombarded the airspace where Latias was located!
Faced with this overwhelming shower of Dragon Star meteorites, Xia Chi's expression also turned solemn.
Latias's Special Defense has been weakened by [Metal Sound], so even without type advantage, it would be too risky to take this move head-on.
"Latias, hold the line."
At the critical moment, Xia Chi chose the safest option: defense.
Latias instantly erected a hemispherical light green energy barrier around her, completely protecting her inside.
boom-
A series of explosions rang out outside the barrier.
Each Dragon Star meteorite that struck the [Guard] barrier unleashed a dazzling yet dangerous burst of energy, causing the barrier to tremble violently.
The energy ripples continued, but ultimately they stubbornly withstood this terrifying offensive.
The bombardment of meteors finally stopped, and the smoke and dust slowly dissipated.
The barrier, having fulfilled its mission, quietly dissipated.
Latias was slightly out of breath; maintaining the barrier against such a fierce attack had clearly taken a toll on her energy.
The Alumina Bridge Dragon, having unleashed [Meteor Shower], had a noticeable dim purple aura appear on its massive metal body, and its aura had weakened considerably. The side effects of [Meteor Shower] had taken effect, and its special attack ability had been greatly reduced.
Don't miss out!
Xia Chi immediately launched a counterattack: "Latias, Wave Missile!"
The [Wave Missile], which is also doubly effective against [Butterfly Dance], will become extremely powerful with the added strength of [Butterfly Dance]!
"Ooh!"
Latias's forehead glowed with a deep blue light once more, and Fighting-type energy rapidly gathered.
However, just as the energy ball was about to take shape, her body trembled slightly, and her movements were briefly interrupted—a "paralysis" was triggered!
Although it was only for a brief moment, it slowed down the condensation and launch speed of the [wave missile] by a negligible amount of time.
Cibana's pupils contracted sharply the instant Latias's movements faltered, and a bold and risky tactic flashed into his mind.
"Aluminum-steel bridge duct, mirror reflection!"
Mirror Reflection, a special move of the Psychic type, reflects the damage from the last special attack it received back to the attacker in double form, completely ignoring type resistance and ability changes!
It's like a special attack version of double the payback.
This is an ultimate defensive counter-attack technique that can turn the tide of battle under certain circumstances.
The dim purple light on the aluminum steel bridge dragon caused by the side effects of [Meteor Shower] had not completely dissipated, and a smooth and bright silver-white halo, like a mirror, had already covered it.
It neither dodged nor avoided, but even actively adjusted its posture to meet the incredibly powerful azure blue [wave missile] head-on.
The [Wave Missile] slammed solidly into the center of the Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon's body, the violent combat energy frantically eroding the metal armor, emitting a teeth-grinding tearing and energy annihilation sound.
The aluminum-steel bridge dragon let out a painful roar, its massive body blasted backward several steps, the impact site charred and mangled, even showing tiny cracks.
The damage from this attack was extremely heavy due to the double advantage and the [Butterfly Dance] bonus!
boom-
However, at the very moment the damage was fully revealed, the silvery-white [mirror reflection] halo around the aluminum steel bridge dragon suddenly shone brightly.
All the energy of the damage suffered seemed to be instantly captured by an invisible, perfect mirror, and then reflected back at double the value!
A beam of azure light, thicker and more solid than before, with energy fluctuations several times greater, tore through the air along its original path and slammed back towards Latias with an astonishing speed far exceeding that of the [Wave Missile]!
Xia Chi frowned slightly.
It seems like they were outmaneuvered by Cibana...
That meteor shower just now tricked Latias into using [Defend].
Because of the side effect of the Meteor Shower, Xia Chi subconsciously lowered his guard.
Even more ingeniously, he may have also considered the slight delay that the "paralysis" state might cause, thus buying that crucial moment for the activation of [Mirror Reflection].
The terrifying aspect of [Mirror Reflection] is that the damage it reflects is not affected by the Special Attack reduction caused by [Meteor Shower] on the Aluminum Bridge Dragon; it is entirely based on the damage it has taken.
This was an extremely clever tactical trap.
The beam of light from [Mirror Reflection] came too fast and too fiercely; Latias had no time to make an effective dodge or defense.
The enhanced azure beam of light struck Latias squarely.
The blinding light completely engulfed her, and the violent explosion formed an energy cloud in the air. The shockwave even blew up the rubble from the rocky ground below!
As the light faded, Latias reappeared.
Her red and white body showed multiple scorch marks and energy burns, and her flight altitude dropped significantly, swaying slightly in the air, clearly indicating that she had suffered considerable injuries.
Fortunately, she is in excellent condition. Although she has lost a lot of health, she is still some distance away from being completely unable to fight.
Xia Chi breathed a slight sigh of relief, but her eyes became even calmer.
Cibaner's [Mirror Reflection] move was truly brilliant, almost reversing the passive situation brought about by his disadvantage.
Xia Chi quickly adjusted his tactics. Since powerful special moves were at risk of being reflected by [Mirror Reflection], he decided to continue applying pressure and strengthening his attacks in a safer way.
"Dragon's Breath!"
It has relatively low power, is not afraid of rebound, and can continue to stack "Dragon attribute bond".
Latias, enduring the pain, opened its mouth and spewed out a continuous and concentrated stream of deep purple dragon breath flames, sweeping towards the Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon.
At this moment, the Special Attack of the Duraludon had dropped to zero due to the side effects of [Meteor Shower], and the Duraludon, having suffered the full damage of [Wave Missile], was extremely weak and was struggling to cope with Latias's attacks.
Cibana observed the situation on the field, his eyes darting around.
The Aluminum Steel Bridge Dragon is no longer suitable to continue as the main attacker, while Latias, although injured, still benefits from the [Quiet Dance] buff...
We're not going to try and fight anymore.
Without hesitation, Qibana raised his Poké Ball, and a beam of red light shot out, recalling the battered Aluminum Bridge Dragon.
Without pausing, he flicked his arm, and the second Poké Ball flew towards the field with a whooshing sound.
"The rest is up to you, Styracoid!"
A burst of white light erupted, and a figure exuding the imposing majesty of a primal, frost-covered dragon made a dramatic entrance.