Finals: Gary vs. Virgil (1)

"Today is a special day. After several days of matches and battles at this year's Aspertia Tournament, we have finally reached the last and most crucial moment!"

At the finals venue, host Takemitsu spoke passionately into the microphone. "That's right, today is the day of the Aspertia Tournament finals, the day that will determine who claims the championship!"

All the spectators sat quietly in their seats, listening to Takemitsu's words.

"The two contestants who have made it to the finals are Gary and Virgil!"

After a brief pause, Takemitsu continued, "So, who will take the final championship in this match? Let's wait and see!"

The moment Takemitsu finished speaking, the entire venue erupted in enthusiastic cheers.

"Gary, go! Gary, go!" Rosa and the rest of Gary's cheering squad began shouting at the top of their lungs.

On the other side, cheers for Virgil rose one after another as well. "Virgil, go!"

As for the stars of this final match, Gary and Virgil stood on opposite sides of the battlefield, facing one another.

"The match begins!"

At the referee's command, Gary and Virgil each took out a Poké Ball and threw it.

"I'm counting on you, Naganadel!"

"Take the field, Jolteon!"

Two flashes of white light burst from the Poké Balls as Gary's Naganadel and Virgil's Jolteon appeared on the field.

"A level 49 Jolteon." Gary's eyes flickered slightly as he obtained Jolteon's data.

"Jolteon, use Quick Attack!"

Right at the start of the match, Jolteon obeyed Virgil's order and used Quick Attack, charging toward Naganadel with lightning speed.

"Naganadel!"

At Gary's call, however, Naganadel immediately beat its dragon wings and rose into the air, easily evading the Quick Attack.

"Thunderbolt!" After his first move failed, Virgil swiftly launched his next attack.

A thick bolt of Golden Lightning shot out from