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"Abomasnow was clearly stronger than the other Pokémon."

"To be safe, I'd better use my strongest Pokémon!"

"Staraptor, I'm counting on you!"

Bai Shi sent out Staraptor without further thought.

He hoped to settle the battle in one blow.

"Star!" (White-haired brat, I'll show you what I can do!)

Staraptor let out a high-pitched cry as he entered the field, visibly excited.

It had been a long time since he'd met an opponent who could give him a real fight.

Now was his chance to battle Abomasnow to his heart's content.

"What spirit! But my Pokémon is no pushover, either."

"Abomasnow, use Blizzard!"

Admiration showed on Candice's face. Caught up in Staraptor's fighting spirit, she launched the first attack.

A fierce blizzard roared toward Staraptor.

"Staraptor, use Agility!"

Bai Shi gave the command without a hint of panic.

Staraptor beat his wings and burst forward at tremendous speed.

He slipped out of Blizzard's range with ease.

"Staraptor, use Air Slash!"

The moment Staraptor dodged Blizzard, Bai Shi struck back.

From high above, Staraptor swept his wings hard, sending several translucent blades at Abomasnow on the ice.

"Abomasnow, use Ice Punch!"

Candice clenched her fists and shouted to Abomasnow.

Abomasnow swung both arms wildly, smashing Staraptor's Air Slash apart through sheer force.

"Abomasnow, use Blizzard!"

Candice seized the opening and gave her next command.

At her order, Abomasnow opened his mouth, took aim, and unleashed another fierce blizzard.

But Staraptor nimbly dodged it again.

"Staraptor, use Fast Aerial Ace!"

Bai Shi's gaze sharpened as he ordered Staraptor to attack.

Staraptor plunged toward Abomasnow at breakneck speed.

"Abomasnow, use Wood Hammer!"

Candice refused to back down and ordered Abomasnow to meet him head-on.

Abomasnow raised an arm and brought it down hard at the oncoming Staraptor.

"Now, Staraptor! Use Close Combat!"

Bai