"Are you ready, Metagross?"
"Metang!"
In the clearing beside the cliff, Yong and Metagross stood facing each other, while the other partners gathered nearby to witness their new companion joining them.
Metagross hovered on the opposite side.
Looking into Metagross's gentle eyes, Yong felt that even if he took out a Pokémon Ball and caught Metagross right then, Metagross would not refuse. Still, to get along better in the future and honor their earlier agreement, Yong decided to have a battle.
This was a demonstration of strength!
And a necessary show of respect!
Glancing around at his partners, Yong smiled.
"Rhyperior! I'm counting on you for this one!"
"Rhyooo!!!"
Under the others' gazes, Rhyperior nodded and gave a low growl, then stepped out of the group to stand opposite Metagross.
Pupitar lacked offensive power, while Larvesta lacked agility. Excadrill and Tyrantrum both had limited reach. Rhyperior, however, far surpassed Metagross in both level and strength, and also had Fire-type moves that were super effective against the opponent. Even in a simple comparison of types, Rhyperior had the advantage!
"Metagross! Show me how strong you've become after evolving!"
Yong smiled at the opponent and called out.
"Metang!"
Swaying slightly, Metagross gave a deep roar, and dark blue light spread over the metallic body! A powerful, invisible Psychic Field immediately enveloped the area.
This was a sign of surging Psychic Power!
Then faint ripples seemed to tremble through the air, spreading outward as a powerful binding force and a psychic assault rushed toward Rhyperior!
The constriction around Rhyperior's body slowed every movement, while the mental assault caused even greater pain!
It was Confusion!
Yong raised his eyebrows slightly.
Not bad!
"Rhyperior! That's enough! Break free! Use Flamethrower!"
"Rhyooo!!!"
Already tired of waiting, Rhyperior roared and thrust both arms outward, unleashing brute strength!