The girls who had been afraid to challenge him earlier made the first move. One walked onto the platform and threw a Poké Ball. A red-and-white Voltorb that looked like a Poké Ball appeared on the field.
The girl looked at Froakie with some confidence. With a type advantage, she would definitely win. Although Voltorb had not learned Self-Destruct yet, she was confident that a few Electric-type moves alone would defeat her opponent.
What she did not know, however, was that all her information was practically an open book to Cheng Tian.
"Voltorb, Rollout plus Spark!" Voltorb rolled across the field, a layer of electricity covering its body as it charged toward Froakie at an astonishing speed.
The girl gave a smug smile. "Trying to stand up for someone? Careful you don't end up bashing your own head bloody."
"Froakie, Grass Knot." Cheng Tian's calm voice rang out. Two vines abruptly emerged from the ground in Voltorb's path and swiftly tied themselves into a grass knot. The rolling Voltorb crashed straight into it and went flying, its Rollout broken.
"What?" The girl's face drained of color.
From the ground, Froakie formed a Water Pulse and hurled it at the airborne Voltorb, sending it crashing toward the ground. At the same time, a Whirlpool rose from the ground and enveloped the falling Voltorb. "Voltorb!"
Cheng Tian nodded in satisfaction. Buying Grass Knot had indeed been worth it. It worked extremely well against fast-moving opponents or those using Rollout.
When the Whirlpool dispersed, Voltorb lay there covered in wounds, but it had not completely lost its ability to battle.
The girl gritted her teeth. Now she could only hope that her opponent would let his guard down at this moment. Only when he came over to deliver the finishing blow would she