While the audience, players, and viewers in the live stream were voting, the battle between Lance and Lorelei had already been going on for some time.
Gyarados, Mega Evolution!
At the start of the game Lance immediately raised his right hand, which was covered by a fingerless glove. The Key Stone embedded in the glove emitted a dazzling light, shining on his Gyarados.
The two were of one mind, and a blinding blue light enveloped Gyarados's massive body.
The sharp horns on the Gyarados have become longer and sharper, the huge dorsal fin that stretches along its back has become wide and sharp, and the edges of the fins on both sides are covered with spines.
Mega Gyarados has arrived.
Lorelei also touched the ice-blue bracelet on her wrist.
"Using the aurora as a guide and ice and snow as a path, Abomasnow, Mega Evolution!"
Lorelei's voice, like her personality, gives off a cold and aloof feeling.
The light from the Key Stone shone on the Abomasnow, causing him to grow even larger. His fur exploded like snowflakes, and four enormous ice pillars appeared on his back.
Suddenly, the Hail began to fall even more rapidly, as if a torrential downpour had started.
The Hail pelted the transparent energy shield above the audience seats, causing numerous cracks to appear in a net-like pattern.
It looked like it would shatter at any moment, with Hail pelting directly onto their heads.
No?
The event organizers quickly activated the energy shield to its maximum defensive level, which restored the nearly shattered energy shield to normal.
"Is it Mega Evolution?! Or two Mega Evolution Pokémon?!"
The host, microphone in hand, stood beside the judges' panel and excitedly shouted,
This was definitely the most touching moment of his hosting career.
After Abomasnow Mega Evolution, the Hail falling from the sky finally made Mega Gyarados look troubled.
The damage from Hail isn't very painful, but the cumulative effect of repeated hail attacks makes Mega Gyarados quite uncomfortable.
"Gyarados, use Flamethrower!"
"Roar!!!"
A ball of red light condensed in Mega Gyarados's gaping maw, and then it spewed out a massive, scorching pillar of fire larger than its own body, aimed directly at Mega Abomasnow.
"Abomasnow, unleash Blizzard!"
As soon as Lorelei finished speaking, the four ice pillars behind Abomasnow lit up, and the cold air within his body suddenly burst outward.
A large, dense blizzard instantly formed in front of him, even carrying with it Blizzard Hail falling from the sky.
Blizzard, mixed with Hail falling from the sky and Hail already falling, formed a massive snow wall that pushed towards Mega Gyarados.
The massive pillar of fire and the snow wall collided in the center of the battlefield.
The thick snow wall blocked the pillar of fire, and it looked like it was about to push the snow wall towards the half of the Arena where the Mega Gyarados was located, despite the pillar of fire.
Gyarados, unleash your most powerful Flamethrower!
Mega Gyarados endured the minor damage from the Hail while increasing the power of its Flamethrower.
The already enormous pillar of fire grew even larger, and the intense heat melted a large hole in the snow wall formed by the Blizzard. The pillar of fire rushed towards Mega Abomasnow through the hole at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Just before the pillar of fire was about to hit Mega Abomasnow, a bright green energy shield appeared in front of Mega Abomasnow, blocking the Flamethrower.
The snow wall was pushed towards the Mega Gyarados, but it was smashed to pieces by a single Iron Tail attack.
"Gyarados, Fire Blast!"
"Abomasnow, Ice Beam!"
Lorelei's previously calm voice now rose two decibels, showing that she had become serious.
The Ice type energy beam and the fiery Spit Up from Mega Gyarados collided again in the center of the Arena, then exploded, the powerful aftershocks rippled into the audience.
At the same time, it formed a mist in the arena, which quickly spread throughout the Arena.
Mega Gyarados took advantage of the mist and rushed towards Abomasnow, preferring Close Combat.
As it approached Mega Abomasnow, Metallic Color sheen appeared above its head, and a powerful Iron Head slammed into Mega Abomasnow.
Mega Abomasnow, poised to strike, raised its hands and grabbed the trident-like horn on Mega Gyarados, successfully catching the Iron Head and rendering Mega Gyarados completely immobile.
The two began to vie for dominance.
However, Mega Gyarados is still stronger, and after breaking free from Mega Abomasnow's grasp, it turns around and unleashes another tail whip.
Metallic Color sheen appeared on Mega Gyarados's tail as a powerful Iron Tail, Sturdy double the super-effective damage, struck Mega Abomasnow, sending it flying from the center of the Arena to the edge.
Mega Abomasnow looked troubled, but his feet touched the ground, and green branches appeared on his green soles, digging into the earth.
Then a green life force emanated from the Arena and merged into Mega Abomasnow's body, restoring some of his strength.
Skill: Ingrain
Effect: Ingrain in the ground, restoring its own HP each turn. Because Ingrain, it cannot switch out Pokémon.
While Ingrain can restore Mega Abomasnow's stamina, it also leaves Mega Abomasnow Ingrain in place, unable to move, and forced to take the hits from Mega Gyarados.
Mega Gyarados once again Spit Up a large, F-shaped flame from its mouth. As it blasted the flame towards Mega Abomasnow, Mega Gyarados followed behind the flame, black Dark type energy appearing on its mouth.
Lorelei discerned Mega Gyarados's intentions, causing frost to gather on its Mega Abomasnow's fist as it recovered its strength and waited for its opportunity...
The instant the Fire Blast, Mega Abomasnow swung his fist, and his frost-covered fist shattered the Explosion-shaped flames with a single punch.
However, the real threat lies behind the Mega Gyarados behind the F-shaped flames.
Mega Gyarados, its fangs imbued with Dark type energy, Bite hard on Mega Abomasnow's arm. Mega Abomasnow, in pain, conjured a giant blue Wood Hammer in its hand and slammed it down on Mega Gyarados.
However, after biting, Mega Gyarados quickly dodged, avoiding the Wood Hammer attack, which was twice super effective against it and had 120 skill points.
After that, the two sides exchanged about ten more moves in the Arena before the match ended.
The two sides ended in a draw, with neither gaining a clear advantage.
This battle was primarily a performance, mainly to showcase the combat between strong individuals to the audience.
After the battle ended, Lorelei adjusted her gold-rimmed glasses and looked at Lance, who was wearing a red cape, with a hint of surprise in her usually calm eyes.
A year ago, she could completely suppress the newly crowned Dragon type Elite Four, Lance of the Dragon Clan, by relying on her attribute advantage.
But the opponent's growth rate truly surprised her; her own Mega Abomasnow had almost been unable to suppress the opponent just now.
If they were given a few more years, they might actually be able to reach that position.
No, at this rate of growth, it shouldn't take long; the other party should be able to complete it in two or three years.
Lorelei and Lance each retrieved their respective Pokémon.
As Lance and Lorelei's exhibition match ended, everyone felt unsatisfied, as if something was missing.
The tournament organizers had obviously considered this. Now that the two Elite Four had arrived at the Saffron Battle Arena, they were unlikely to let them leave so easily.
The official announcement from the Saffron Battle Arena stated that two lucky players from the Advanced Division would be drawn to battle against the two Elite Four. However, due to time constraints, it will only be a 1v1 Pokémon battle exhibition match.
Upon hearing that the players they regularly watched were going to fight against the regional Elite Four, the audience in the Arena instantly erupted in heated discussions, debating which player in the Arena could possibly challenge the two Elite Four.
However, their discussion was of no use; the real decision rested with the large screen above the Arena.