The ceaseless rumbling and billowing dust swallowed the fleeting flash of pale yellow.
Mismagius quietly materialized in front of Anabel, but its earlier relaxed air was gone.
At the abdomen of its cloak-like body, a patch had become a misty shadow, with faint traces of Bug-type energy lingering on its surface...
This was the devastating wound inflicted by Megahorn!
On the battlefield, the roar of energy gradually subsided, and the dust dispersed with it.
After enduring repeated Energy Ball attacks and the continuous burning, Rhyperior finally fell. Bone-white flames that had yet to burn out still flickered faintly over its body.
Looking at the unconscious Rhyperior, the referee stepped forward and announced loudly,
"Rhyperior is unable to battle! Mismagius wins!"
Ding! Rhyperior lost an official battle! Gained 150 Training Points! Gained a large amount of experience! Ding! Rock Slide! Fire Punch! Hydro Pump! Megahorn proficiency increased!
With a faint smile, Yong recalled Rhyperior. Gently stroking the surface of its Pokémon Ball, the boy softly reassured it,
"You worked so hard, Rhyperior! You were a real star today! Get some good rest now! Your teammates won't let your efforts go to waste."
The sunlight suddenly dimmed, and the scorching heat in the air weakened considerably.
Sunny Day had finally run its course.
Inside the venue, the announcer continued,
"Anabel capitalizes on Mismagius's strength to take another win! The overall score is now tied! This is truly a finals match! Neither competitor is giving an inch..."
"What Pokémon will Yong send out next!?"
Just then, Anabel noticed something was wrong with Mismagius. Seeing the weariness in her partner's eyes, she asked anxiously,
"Can you keep going, Mismagius?"
"Misma..."
Forcing a smile for Anabel, Mismagius indicated that it could still fight.
Anabel hesitated for a moment, then smiled and shook her