Facing Tobias-Thanks to "Living with Flair, Boss" for the Extra-Release Cheers

After seeing Roy arrive, Steven and Wallace were relieved, knowing that Roy was definitely not some cowardly lizard.

Agatha's expression also improved somewhat on the judges' panel.

The referee glanced at his watch, indicating that Roy hadn't exceeded the time limit yet, and told Roy to get ready quickly.

Roy looked at the three Poké Balls in his hand and took a deep breath.

He put the Misdreavus's Poké Ball back on his waist, only taking the Poké Balls of Dusclops, Drakloak, and Annihilape.

He originally planned to have the Misdreavus Transform into Flutter Mane to secure the win in this round, but the reckless energy of the Annihilape in the morning made Roy change his mind and temporarily switch the main attacker to the Annihilape.

Even if he lost, he accepted it.

Even millions of Popularity Points don't seem so important now compared to the bond between myself and the Annihilape.

If I lose, I can just slowly accumulate Popularity Points to exchange for Mega Stones.

The host on the back of the Charizard also started speaking enthusiastically:

It seems we've all misunderstood our player Roy. He probably just had a minor issue. Now, let's all watch this highly anticipated match!

The referee blew his whistle, and the two released their Pokémon together.

Tobias started with Darkrai.

Roy's side is the Dusclops in the tactics.

The Dusclops Elysium unleashed Trick Room at the start, and due to the sheer size of the arena, a pink, transparent space enveloped approximately a quarter of Arena area.

"Darkrai, Quick Attack followed by Sucker Punch to take him down."

Tobias knew perfectly well that Quick Attack had no effect on the Dusclops; what he wanted was for Darkrai to get close to the enemy quickly.

A flash of white light.

Darkrai entered the Trick Room and arrived close to Dusclops, intending to eliminate Dusclops instantly, just like he had done in the qualifiers.

Evil black energy coalesced on Darkrai's black claws, which struck the Dusclops, forcing it to reveal its Mask of Pain.

However, the Dusclops did not lose its ability to fight. Despite the pain, it stretched out its bandaged hands and summoned Ghostly Purple Will-O-Wisp, which it then attached to Darkrai at close range.

The Dusclops successfully inflicted Burn on Darkrai.

"Nice! Dusclops!"

Operational Plan One Success!

Roy knew that his Dusclops was definitely not someone to be trifled with.

The Burn Darkrai looked at the one-eyed Mummy in front of him, and black claws reappeared, radiating evil energy as they reached for the Dusclops.

Just as Darkrai's second Sucker Punch was about to hit Dusclops, a small purple gift box appeared from Dusclops's body.

The purple gift box bounced off Darkrai. Darkrai instinctively tried to dodge, but his speed was slowed down in the Trick Room, making it impossible for him to avoid it.

The gift box successfully entered and reached Darkrai's body.

Darkrai felt a sense of powerlessness rising within him, a powerlessness that continued to spread throughout his body.

After throwing away the gift box, the Dusclops lost its fighting ability, revealing its circling eyes, and collapsed to the ground.

"You've done your job, Dusclops. Now, let the other companions take over."

Roy used Poké Ball to recall his Dusclops and sent out his Drakloak.

However, Roy didn't release Drakloak on his own side of the field, but instead released it in the center of the Arena.

Even if the Dusclops loses its fighting ability, the Trick Room will still last for a period of time.

Upon its appearance, Drakloak swayed its body and immediately used Dragon Dance to enhance its speed and attack.

"Darkrai, Quick Attack followed by Sucker Punch!"

Tobias wanted to try the same trick again.

Hearing Tobias's command, Darkrai disregarded the powerlessness he felt and flashed out of the Trick Room.

But when he emerged from the Trick Room, the sudden acceleration caused him to lose his balance and miss Drakloak.

The Quick Attack prevented him from getting close to Drakloak.

The Sucker Punch also missed Drakloak.

Taking advantage of this break, Drakloak had completed his first Dragon Dance enhancement and began his second Dragon Dance enhancement.

Drakloak didn't attack Darkrai at all; instead, he focused on strengthening himself, understanding his mission for the day.

After adapting to its normal speed, Darkrai was first Burn Ghostly Purple -Will-O-Wisp hanging on its body. Looking at the figure in the sky, Darkrai used Quick Attack again.

Drakloak's second Dragon Dance was nearing its end, and Darkrai's Attack and Special Attack had been significantly reduced by Will-O-Wisp and Memento.

The black claws tried to interrupt Drakloak's Dragon Dance, but Drakloak continued its movements, determined to withstand Darkrai's damage and complete the second Dragon Dance.

Drakloak was caught by the black claws, and a tearing pain spread throughout his body, but he did not stop moving, and Dragon Dance successfully reached the second level.

Seeing Darkrai extend its black claws again, Drakloak quickly dodged. After increasing its speed twice, Drakloak was no match for Darkrai.

While fleeing, Drakloak also used Agility, and his already amplified speed was now so fast that he could be seen as a blur.

After reaching a distance of about half a battlefield from Darkrai, Drakloak endured the pain and used Dragon Dance again.

Run? Where can you run to?

"Darkrai, Hypnosis!"

Tobias's tone remained cold, as if he were pronouncing a death sentence on Drakloak.

Darkrai's blue eyes Lock-On Drakloak in mid-air, and a Hypnosis, resembling a light wave, precisely struck Drakloak, who was still half an inch away.

Inside the preparation room, Wallace watched Darkrai using Hypnosis on the screen.

His Milotic was initially rendered unable to fight after being hit by a Hypnosis, which led to a series of attacks from Darkrai.

He didn't Volo to end up like him.

Under Hypnosis, Drakloak's eyelids became heavy, and even Dreepy on his head couldn't help but close his eyes.

Drakloak knew he was the most crucial link in the mission. He had seen Primeape go through a bloodbath to complete its evolution that morning, and he absolutely couldn't hold it back!

Despite his relentless willpower, Drakloak completed his third Dragon Dance before slamming his head against the Arena wall. The intense pain brought Drakloak to his senses for a moment.

Just as drowsiness was about to strike again, Drakloak successfully used Baton Pass, leaving behind a white energy bar before returning to the Poké Ball in Roy's hand.

Roy's Dusclops is now unable to battle, Drakloak has also been hit by Hypnosis, rendering him unable to battle either. He only has one Poké Ball left.

The host, riding on the back of Charizard, held a microphone and made a sarcastic remark:

"Roy now has two Pokémon to battle! This situation is very unfavorable for Roy."

A buzzing sound also arose from the audience.

"I told you so, what can he do with those two Pokémon? Get beaten up?"

"What's the point of strengthening it so many times? If you get Hypnosis, you'll still die anyway."

Disadvantage? Getting beaten up? Failing?

Roy doesn't think so.

Three Dragon Dances followed by an Agility Baton Pass —you say that's disadvantageous?

Looking at the Poké Ball in his hand, which was about to be replaced by the Annihilape.

"Let him see our bond, Annihilape."

A flash of red light.

The Annihilape makes its appearance.