For Akiya, simply having Sceptile hold Swampert off and steadily drain his stamina was a gain. But for Yong, who could only use one Pokémon for the challenge, the most important thing now was to avoid being dragged into a battle of attrition!
He couldn't hold back any longer!
Yong's gaze sharpened, and the smile gradually faded from his face.
"Swampert! Supersonic!"
"Lah-chee!"
Bracing an arm against Sceptile's Leaf Blade, Swampert sent the fins on his body vibrating in rapid, brief bursts! An inaudible wave erupted, engulfing his opponent at point-blank range!
The sudden change in tactics instantly disrupted Sceptile's attacking rhythm! Even Akiya was momentarily stunned, missing her chance to react immediately!
As a result, Supersonic interfered with Sceptile, making his movements go awry as his thoughts gradually descended into... confusion!
Yong's next command followed close behind.
"Swampert! Finish him off! Use Ice Punch at full power!"
Only then did Akiya's voice finally ring out.
"Sceptile! Get away from him! Use Mega Drain!"
Sceptile stood rooted to the spot, the Leaf Blades on his arms still active. A look of struggle crossed his face, but his arms kept slashing! Every strike hit nothing but air! Occasionally, he even struck himself...
Swampert avoided Sceptile's front, drawing his fist back beside his abdomen and clenching it as he gathered energy!
Ice-blue frost began spreading through the air! The temperature steadily dropped!
A bitter chill coiled around his fist, faintly tinged with a crystalline blue...
"Lah-chee!"
With a low growl, Swampert unleashed his strength!
In the next instant, his fully charged Ice Punch slammed toward Sceptile's abdomen!
A streak of ice-blue light flashed past!
Bang!!!
"Chah-mo!"
Sceptile roared in pain! His movements froze, and he stared blankly at his abdomen. Then a tremendous force struck, sending his body flying backward beyond his