Chapter 92
A powerful pressure, like a giant curtain, began to envelop the entire Battle Court. Not only that, the moonlight that had been shining on the field also dimmed in an instant.
"..."
The once noisy Battle Court fell silent in an instant.
No one knew what had happened until people felt something substantial hovering above their heads, and then quietly looked up at the sky. Perhaps then they understood what was going on.
The smiles on the faces of all the Team Yell froze, and their bodies stiffened on the spot; they couldn't utter a single word.
Even Marnie, who had been watching the battlefield intently, was stunned, as if she had witnessed an unbelievable scene, and covered her wide-open mouth with her hands.
What appeared in the sky was actually--
"Grim Reaper..."
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Section 174, Episode 171 [Team Yell: Trainer]
Beneath the pitch-black night sky, obscuring the entire expanse, lies Oblivion Wing, brewing a storm.
--It was a giant bird covered in Black and Red patterns, its huge wings and long tail forming a strange Y shape, and its blue eyes were filled with indifference towards all life.
"Yee... Ertal..."
"How... is this possible..."
Unlike the ignorant trainers I encountered before, no one in the Pokémon World could be unaware of the legend of Yveltal, nor could they be unaware of the formidable reputation of this symbol of death.
Not to mention that everyone present was a resident of Spikemuth and a pure Dark Type enthusiast.
In this small town, even Axew know of this being who stands at the pinnacle of Dark Type Pokémon.
Yveltal – her very existence represents pure death.
There was no malice, no targeting, and no mercy; it was pure plunder.
The end of life, the beginning of reincarnation—everything is for the purpose of keeping the world running smoothly and maintaining balance.
Unlike other people who would feel fear at the sight of Yveltal, the Team Yell of Spikemuth looked at the giant Black and Red bird with unparalleled fervor, as if they were worshipping their Deity.
"So... beautiful..."
Marnie's eyes shone with an unprecedented light. She never imagined that she would one day meet Yveltal, the strongest Dark Type Legendary Pokémon, in such a way.
This man... is he not only Hero who saves the world, but also Trainer recognized by Yveltal?
Who exactly is he...?
"Are you kidding me... are you kidding me?!"
Unlike the other Team Yell members, Gloria, standing at the other end of the Battlefield, shouted with a completely bewildered expression.
What on earth is going on???
She was the one who managed to seal away this man's two Legendary Pokémon, but why did he suddenly pull out an even more powerful one???
Gloria raised her head shakily, her whole body trembling uncontrollably.
In the night sky, a giant Black and Red bird flapped its wings, its indifferent gaze fixed on her, causing Gloria to shiver again.
She could even feel the cold wind whipped up by the flapping of its wings blowing against her forehead.
Yveltal... that's Yveltal! The God of Death!
Why... why?
Gloria clenched her fists, a mix of emotions welling up inside her.
Her heart was in turmoil.
Qiao Ran naturally noticed her expression and actions, and couldn't help but ask her a question.
Are you planning to admit defeat?
Qiao Ran didn't want his opponent to admit defeat so easily. If the Competition ended like this, not only would Yveltal be disappointed, but he himself would also be disappointed in this female lead from Galar.
--She shouldn't be just someone like that.
"I..."
Gloria lowered her head and hugged her chest tightly.
Was the surging emotion within her truly despair?
She must have felt despair the moment she saw Yveltal.
She was afraid of losing; she was afraid of losing Marnie.
Marnie is not only her best friend, but also her embodiment of her yearning for beautiful things and the Ideals woman in her heart.
She didn't want to see Marnie ruined by being with a man.
But—as a Trainer, would she be afraid to face Legendary Pokémon ... afraid to face Yveltal?
"I..."
Gloria took several deep breaths, her chest heaving.
She's not only a member of the Team Yell, but more importantly—she's also a Trainer!
Finally--
Gloria suddenly raised her head, not even noticing that the green hat on her head had fallen to the ground.
"I... haven't lost yet!"
Even if it was Yveltal, so what? Did everything she'd endured all this time just lie?!
She's Gym Challenge recommended by the Champion! She's an undisputed genius in Galar!
"This battle isn't over yet! I'm sure I'll win!!"
Gloria's Amber eyes shone brightly as she stood firmly in front of Qiao Ran.
At this moment, she seemed to have completely lost the feeling of being the captain of the Team Yell Special Attack Captain Team. She was just a Trainer, a Trainer who would never give up the fight and would always rise to the challenge.
"Duuuuu!"
The Obstagoon in front of her also let out Defiant roar. Dark type Pokémon never give up easily, and even when facing an enemy stronger than themselves, they will unleash even greater potential.
The more you belittle them, the faster they can charge forward; the more perilous the situation, the more unexpected actions they can take. Dark Type are like weeds that grow stronger the more they are suppressed; they will use every means to Defeat the enemy in front of them.
That's more like it.
Seeing that Gloria had regained her spirits, Qiao Ran smiled. Just like Mei and Mei, this was the female protagonist of the Pokémon World he knew.
"Alright, then let me see your strength!"
"YiiiAooooo!!!"
As if echoing Qiao Ran's words, Yveltal in the sky also let out a deafening roar, engulfing the entire Spikemuth.
Qiao Ran stretched out his right hand and pointed forward with all his might.
"Come forth Yveltal — Oblivion Wing!!!"
"Go to hell, go to hell, go to hell, go to hell!!!"
At Qiao Ran's command, Yveltal folded her wings, and immense energy began to gather before her, spreading an oppressive aura throughout the area.
"Gurgle..."
Just looking at that "light" in the darkness, just looking at that pure, death-representing blackish-purple, everyone present couldn't help but swallow hard.
If the other battles were just battles, then this one has probably already exceeded their expectations—they're even starting to worry about the safety of the Obstagoon on the field.
Legendary Pokémon's signature moves are undoubtedly terrifying, each a manifestation of their own authority.
And Yveltal's power is the most terrifying of them all.
--die.
"Roar! Roar! Roar! Roar! Roar! Roar!!"
Before long, a thick, dark purple energy pillar began to erupt from in front of Yveltal, sweeping towards the Obstagoon standing on the ground with unstoppable momentum.
"Don't be afraid! Block it!"
Gloria wasn't afraid; instead, she had the Obstagoon assume a defensive stance. The Obstagoon understood Gloria's intention, crossing its arms in front of its chest and slightly curling up—instantly, a blue Barrier appeared before it, like a solid shield, standing upright in front of the Obstagoon.
"Even Legendary Pokémon moves, we can block them!"
Gloria believed in the power of her Pokémon.
Why is the Obstagoon called the Obstagoon?
There are reasons for this!
"Obstruct them!!!"
Section 175, page 172 [Death: Life]
Gloria is confident in her Pokémon, and so Pokémon Qiao Ran —especially now that Yveltal has reached level 20, it's no longer the inexperienced Pokémon that could only Pokémon.
Even when Yveltal used Oblivion Wing, it was merely a grand display of power with only moderate actual strength; he was more like Gym special effects artist or a living hologram.
But things are different now. Oblivion Wing... from this moment on, he truly begins to reveal his true ferocity.
"Boom!!!!!"
A dark purple beam of light, filled with the aura of death, descended from the sky, like divine punishment, and collided with the blue light membrane in front of the Obstagoon.
Protected by the blue light membrane, the beam of light spread out in all directions. The Obstagoon opened its mouth wide, its long tongue wagging, and roared, seemingly struggling to resist the opponent's attack.
"Duuuuu!"
"Hold on! Obstagoon!"
Like Yveltal, the Obstagoon also has its own unique skill, which is the ability they have honed through countless training sessions— Obstruct.
In the game, this skill can completely block the opponent's attack and reduce the opponent's attack level by two, making it the Obstagoon's signature move.
However, in reality, completely blocking an opponent's skill is not an easy task. No matter what kind of block it is, it has its own limits.
Moreover, based on Qiao Ran's visual estimation, he could sense that the Obstagoon used by Gloria was probably only around level 40, and certainly not one of her main Pokémon. This Obstagoon did not possess the special suppressive power of a level 50 or higher Elite Four-level Pokémon.
She must have been thinking... that Pokémon of this caliber would be enough to Defeat him.
However, the condition that she could only use the Dark type also limited her.
"Increase output, Yveltal!"
Qiao Ran sharply. He had no intention of holding back in the battle. Since it was Gloria's own choice, all he could do was to give it his all and ensure that Yveltal would not have any regrets in the fight.
"YiiiAooooo!!!"
Yveltal roared once more, flapping his wings to gather energy. Unlike other skills, Oblivion Wing could be fired continuously without interruption. Of course, such continuous firing would inevitably consume more stamina and reduce its power, but in this situation, it was the most suitable choice.
With the idea of quickly sending their opponent to their doom, finishing the job, and going home to collect their reward, Yveltal's plan coincided with Qiao Ran's; she had no mercy whatsoever.
"Just die already! Aaaaaaaah!"
The beam of light, filled with the aura of death and destruction, descended once more, relentlessly bombarding the Obstagoon's defenses.
Even though the Obstagoon is very good at defense and can block most of the damage, it eventually reaches its limit under the continuous accumulation of attacks.
"Click."
It started as a small, crisp sound, but eventually turned into an irreversible shattering. The originally solid protective barrier was completely disintegrated, and the beam of light Tackle the Obstagoon, which was in a defensive stance, without any doubt, producing an explosive sound.
"Duuuuuuu!!!!!!!"
The Obstagoon a miserable cry. Although Oblivion Wing looked like Dark Type move, it was actually Pure Flying type. Moreover, Oblivion Wing was a special attack and its damage was not reduced by "Obstruct".
"Obstagoon!"
Gloria Bite her lip worriedly. She knew that the Obstagoon would be in a bad way after taking that attack, but when she saw Obstagoon get back up from the explosion with only minor injuries, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
This Oblivion Wing... didn't he just directly take lives like the legends say?
Or... was it something that guy deliberately controlled?
Gloria glanced at Qiao Ran lightly, her thoughts unreadable.
She knows too little about Legendary Pokémon, and if this Competition continues like this, her defeat is probably only a matter of time.
The opponent has complete air superiority and can attack her from almost another dimension, while her Obstagoon can only passively take the hits and have its health gradually depleted!