"The finals of the Pokémon Contest Grand Festival have finally reached their closing moments! Who will claim the Ribbon Trophy of victory?" It was now the afternoon final. Against Robert's powerful Milotic and Claydol, Liu Yuan had sent out Misdreavus and Kirlia, but Robert's relentless attacks had forced him into his opponent's rhythm. With only thirty seconds remaining, Vivian and the entire audience waited for the thrilling conclusion.
"Damn it, how can I establish my own rhythm?" Liu Yuan felt his opponent's tempo bearing down on him and desperately searched for a chance to break through.
"Milotic, Twister!" With the final moments approaching, Robert gave his command with perfect composure. Yet at that very instant, Liu Yuan saw a glimmer of hope.
The wind rose, and a huge sphere of multicolored light hurtled straight into Milotic. It was Kirlia's Future Sight, finally activating at the last possible moment.
"Kirlia, Magical Leaf! Misdreavus, Shock Wave!" Liu Yuan seized the opportunity and immediately issued his commands.
Kirlia swept both hands outward, unleashing a mass of Magical Leaves, while Misdreavus released a Shock Wave that wound around them. Together, they formed two dazzling rings that instantly encircled Milotic and Claydol.
"What an interesting move!" A flicker of appreciation crossed Robert's eyes as he watched Liu Yuan's final combination, but he remained utterly composed. "Claydol, Rapid Spin, Ice Beam!"
Claydol spun rapidly, deflecting the combined Magical Leaf and Shock Wave. Raising both arms, Claydol fired two winding beams of icy light that struck Kirlia and Misdreavus, freezing them solid.
"Milotic, Iron Tail!" Just as Kirlia used Teleport to escape the ice with Misdreavus, Milotic broke free of the combination attack. Milotic's tail gleamed with a metallic sheen and swept both opponents away, sending them crashing to the ground.
A buzzer sounded, and Vivian immediately