Had it been any other Mega-Evolved Pokémon, Swampert certainly could not have pulled this off.
But unfortunately, it was Mega Garchomp, the foremost dragon when it came to evolving backward.
With rain on the field and Swift Swim as its Ability after Mega Evolution, Swampert had no trouble utterly thrashing Mega Garchomp.
The effect of Swift Swim was simple: it doubled the Pokémon's Speed in rain.
Add Swampert's own explosive power to that, and you really had to try it to understand!
Cynthia understood that letting this continue would only get Garchomp hurt for nothing, so she had tried several times to recall Garchomp into her Poké Ball.
Unfortunately, Swampert kept smashing Garchomp back and forth, leaving her unable to recall Garchomp at all.
Only when Swampert's final Waterfall came crashing down did Garchomp close its eyes in apparent relief, collapse to the ground, and revert from its Mega Evolution.
Cynthia's stamina was completely drained as well. She gave Chen Shi a conflicted look.
"Referee... I concede!"
After admitting defeat, she passed out on the spot.
The referee immediately announced, "Since contestant Cynthia has conceded, the winner of this match is contestant Chen Shi!"
Chen Shi wasted no time and hurriedly had Swampert carry him to the other side.
After recalling Swampert and Garchomp, Chen Shi scooped Cynthia into his arms and rushed out of the Battle Arena.
That evening, Cynthia opened her eyes and found herself lying in a hospital bed.
The room smelled of disinfectant. A black-haired boy was sleeping quietly with his head resting on the edge of her bed.
A trace of tenderness flashed through Cynthia's eyes when she saw him, and she could not help reaching out to touch his face.
Sensing movement, Chen Shi abruptly opened his eyes and saw a slender hand