A Turtle and a Snail

The massive Water Pillar struck Magcargo, making it reveal a pained expression. The effect of the move used by Heracross was completely different from the one Armaldo had used.

"Heracross, continue with Hidden Power."

This was Eichi's battling style: extreme speed, seizing every opportunity to attack relentlessly and never giving the enemy a chance to counterattack.

The Water Pillar from Heracross's mouth never stopped. Kado wanted Magcargo to fight back, but he simply could not make it happen.

There was no opportunity at all. Magcargo was too slow, and Water-type moves completely countered it. The attacks hurt so badly that it was nearly losing consciousness.

Ten seconds passed like that, with Magcargo continuously struck by the Water Pillar the entire time.

Its body was almost unable to hold on.

Of course, Heracross could not keep it up either and stopped.

Kado's expression brightened. This was a good opportunity. He wanted Magcargo to launch a counterattack.

"Magcargo, it's our turn to fight back. Use Fire Blast."

"Magcargo!"

Kado called out twice before Magcargo, lying on the ground, finally showed some response and slowly crawled to its feet.

The corners of Eichi's mouth rose slightly.

"Heracross, MegaHorn."

"Yaklu!"

After resting briefly, Heracross was once again filled with fighting spirit.

Then, countless streams of energy surged from its body, and the wings on Heracross's back began beating wildly.

It then rushed into the sky, tilted its body downward, and aimed at Magcargo.

Countless streams of energy gathered on its great horn before shooting out like electric currents and sparks.

Its body began diving, growing faster and faster. In an instant, a transparent, membrane-like barrier formed around it.

Trailing sparks and lightning, it threw the surrounding energy into chaos.

At that moment, Magcargo also regained consciousness and sensed the danger Heracross posed.

"Magcargo, believe