Taking in everyone's expressions, Eichi knew they all believed Beedrill could not defeat Onix.
Even Eichi himself did not know whether it could beat Onix, but he had faith in Beedrill.
That confidence came from its usual grueling training. Under such unfavorable circumstances, with no one believing in it, he began to feel excited.
"Beedrill, show them what you can do."
Beedrill raised its Twin Needles with high fighting spirit, showing no fear as it faced Onix.
"The challenge begins."
"Beedrill, Focus Energy."
Beedrill took a deep breath, sharpening its focus and making it easier to land critical hits.
"Onix, Harden."
It really was not giving Beedrill even the slightest chance. Its Defense was already strong, and now it was making it even stronger.
While Onix was still using Harden, Beedrill completed Focus Energy in just three seconds.
"Hm! That Beedrill used Focus Energy even faster than that Scyther."
"Beedrill, use Agility and lay Toxic Spikes around the entire field."
Beedrill was still standing in place one second, but it was actually only an afterimage.
By the second second, it had vanished. A yellow-and-black bolt of lightning continuously darted around the battlefield.
Toxic Spikes kept appearing across the field. Soon, the entire arena was densely covered in them.
Toxic Spikes surrounded Onix as well. Any movement would cause it to take damage from them, though the damage was negligible.
"Onix, Rock Throw."
Onix slammed its tail hard against the ground, shaking countless stones loose. It drew upon the Rock-type energy within its body and sent the stones flying toward Beedrill.
Stone after stone flew over. A faint red glint flashed in Beedrill's eyes, and while in its Agility state, it effortlessly dodged every rock.
"Beedrill, Twin Needles."
After evading the stones, Beedrill charged at Onix, raised its Twin Needles, and