Matisse Town, the Trial Cave.
Li Wei was battling Blaziken Mask, who was actually Clemont's father, Lìmonè.
Neither side wasted words. They immediately Mega Evolved Metagross and Blaziken.
Dazzling light flooded the cave, and then the battle began.
Mega Blaziken's opening Blaze Kick missed,
but Lìmonè remained calm.
Mega Blaziken's Ability was Speed Boost, which steadily increased its speed during battle.
Although Li Wei had just ordered Mega Metagross to use Agility,
they were inside the Trial Cave, where space was ultimately limited.
As things stood, Blaziken would struggle to hit Metagross even with an all-out attack.
"In that case, Blaziken, Swords Dance!"
As both a Gym Leader's father and Blaziken Mask, Lìmonè had extensive battle experience.
Otherwise, he could never have commanded a Blaziken capable of Mega Evolution as naturally as moving his own limbs.
Mega Blaziken crossed its arms, and six spectral swords slowly revolved around it,
Speed Boost plus Swords Dance...
If Lìmonè actually pulled that off, Li Wei would be finished on the spot.
"Iron Defense!"
Blaziken couldn't move while using Swords Dance. As Metagross continued its high-speed movements, a gray sheen flashed across its silvery-white body.
Although Li Wei had used Iron Defense to counter Blaziken's Swords Dance boost...
Blaziken's speed had also increased thanks to Speed Boost!
Mega Blaziken bounced lightly in place, its footwork resembling a boxer's.
"Once more, Blaze Kick!"
Mega Blaziken shot forward like a bolt of red lightning, its blazing right foot lashing viciously toward Metagross!
"Metagross, Psychic Fangs!"
Pink light enveloped Metagross's silver mechanical arm.
Metagross's fist was even a fraction faster than Blaziken's Blaze Kick!
Blaziken's right foot collided with Metagross's mechanical arm.
Boom-
Amid the explosion, Blaziken and Metagross pulled apart.
Although Blaze Kick had dealt some damage to Metagross, Iron Defense and Psychic Fangs had fortunately