Purple light rippled like water over Garchomp's body, making its presence grow ever heavier and fiercer.
Before it, Nidoking lay amid the rubble.
The latest collision had aggravated all the damage it had suffered earlier.
The accumulated pain and injuries left Nidoking panting weakly in agony...
Seeing this, Bertha Grandmother hurriedly called out,
"Nidoking! Use Rest!"
Cynthia's expression changed, but her voice remained calm.
"Don't give it a chance! Use Bulldoze!"
"Nido..."
At the sound of Bertha Grandmother's voice, Nidoking's thoughts gradually faded. It soon relaxed and fell asleep, but Ground-type energy surged beneath Garchomp's foot. With a presence as heavy as a mountain, it stomped down hard on Nidoking!
The force was staggering!
"Quick, use Sleep Talk!"
Was she leaving this chance to luck?
Cynthia frowned slightly, clearly disapproving of that approach.
Nidoking used Sleep Talk...
Electric light exploded, and golden lightning burst forth, gathering into a thick torrent that engulfed Garchomp!
It was Thunderbolt!
Bertha Grandmother's expression abruptly turned helpless.
Bam!!!
Garchomp casually shattered the crackling electricity. Thunderbolt had no effect on it whatsoever. Ground-type energy kept surging from its raised foot before it viciously stomped down on Nidoking!
Crash!!!
The ground burst apart once more!
Huge fissures spread outward along Nidoking's limbs, covering a large swath of the battlefield...
And in the rubble beneath Garchomp's foot, Nidoking's eyes had already turned into spirals...
Seeing this, the referee quickly announced the result.
"Nidoking is unable to battle! Garchomp wins!"
Now, only one final round remained in Cynthia's challenge!
Whatever thoughts the spectators harbored, the sight of such a young Champion emerging still filled every face with shock.
Defeating the Elite Four meant that Cynthia already held the key to reaching Champion-level. Although she had not truly entered that realm yet, no one would deny that she was certain