In the end, Lucario lost his footing and fell. The earth closed over him, becoming level again and burying him completely underground.
"Lucario!" Mile Chester frowned slightly, but he did not panic. He was still communicating with Lucario through Aura.
Meanwhile, Xiao Ran realized that this attack would not be enough to defeat Lucario, so he had Diancie scatter Stealth Rock across the field, hoping to hinder Lucario's movements to some extent.
Bang! Sure enough, a figure burst out of the ground. It was Lucario, covered in injuries. Being buried underground by Earth Power had still done considerable damage.
But once Lucario emerged, he could barely keep fighting. Round had never stopped, and by now, its power had become terrifying. Although it was only a Normal-type move with no type-based boost, the relentless sonic barrage left Lucario's head feeling ready to split.
"Lucario, Screech!"
"Awooooo!"
At last, Mill had found a move that could break through Round. A piercing wolf howl rang out, even drowning out Diancie's song. Diancie had no choice but to cover her ears, bringing Round to a forced halt.
Good! Keep Screech going, then charge in with Quick Attack and finish her with Meteor Mash! Mile shouted in his mind. Through Aura, the command reached Lucario's mind immediately.
A streak of white light flashed past. Lucario charged toward Diancie, swinging his fists as white light gathered around them—the telltale sign of Meteor Mash.
Still suffering from Screech, Diancie could not respond properly, much less intercept Lucario's Quick Attack with Earth Power.
"If you dare come closer, then take this blast! Diancie, Dazzling Gleam!" Faced with Lucario's charge, Xiao Ran held nothing back and ordered Diancie to unleash her final move.
The gentle Fairy-type energy instantly turned violent and poured out all at once. Dazzling, multicolored light