"Boom!"
The energy of the slash unleashed a massive explosion!
Powerful gusts erupted, whipping the snowstorm into an even fiercer frenzy!
Elite Four Drake frowned, then heard Lorelei's voice ring out again.
"Ice Beam!"
A beam formed from even greater Ice-type energy shot toward Haxorus from his left. Before its freezing chill even reached him, a soul-deep cold surged from within!
Haxorus shuddered involuntarily and was swiftly frozen solid by the powerful Ice Beam!
Yet the ice held for only a few seconds before the dragon let out an enraged roar and shattered it!
But that was already enough!
Drake, the Elite Four member, nodded in satisfaction, smiling as he stopped the enraged Haxorus. He looked at Lorelei and said,
"You used Blizzard as cover to move across the ice at high speed. Even I didn't notice. That was an afterimage, wasn't it? Excellent! You pass!"
Lorelei smiled faintly and recalled her slightly winded Lapras, speaking with genuine gratitude.
"Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Drake!"
The referee announced the result at that moment.
"Contestant Lorelei's time: four minutes!"
The contestants below the stage immediately erupted into chatter.
"That was incredible! I didn't even see Lapras move!"
"Same here, buddy. I didn't see it either!"
"Didn't Drake, the Elite Four member, explain it? She used Blizzard as cover!"
"But it looked pretty easy! Haxorus only attacked once! This shouldn't be too hard!"
"..."
Yong watched Lorelei walk off the stage. The sharpness and commanding presence she had shown in battle had given way to a somewhat languid air as she casually found a seat.
If I'm right, that move wasn't just about movement. It was probably the setup for a Combination Skill.
*It's certainly easy to see things in a world of ice and snow. She must have taken advantage