After emerging from the Poké Ball, Eevee stared at the Clodsire several times its size across the court, and its body immediately began to tremble.
Its Anticipation Ability activated without it even realizing, warning it that the opposing Pokémon was no ordinary opponent.
This might even be the strongest opponent it had ever faced...
Trainer, didn't you say this battle wouldn't be hard?!
You big liar!
Within a few breaths, heavy heartbeats like the pounding of marching drums suddenly echoed across the court. Their rapid rhythm drew everyone's attention at once.
This was...
Noticing the slight trembling of Eevee's fur, Geeta suddenly thought of a term that fit perfectly.
Warrior's Tremor.
It was a phenomenon widely known among Fighting type Fighters.
In essence, when a powerful fighter faced a major challenge, intense excitement or tension could cause their body to tremble.
Those unfamiliar with it might mistake it for an instinctive reaction born of fear, but the truth was precisely the opposite.
It was a state that appeared only after fully entering battle mode.
An Eevee with the heart of a true fighter...
Geeta raised an eyebrow, beginning to look forward to Qingyu's performance.
While everyone was watching Eevee, Qingyu focused on the opposing Clodsire.
[Clodsire (female)] [Type: Poison + Ground] [Ability: Unaware] [Moves: Toxic, Earthquake, Sludge Wave, Megahorn, Yawn, Amnesia, Toxic Spikes, Stealth Rock, Body Press...]
That move list alone made its incredible strength obvious. As expected of an Elite Four member's mainstay Pokémon.
Still, just as Qingyu had guessed, this Clodsire lacked ways to wear an opponent down from a distance, so his plan remained viable.
"Eevee, it's time to show the results of your special training!"
Qingyu took a deep breath and pulled an Iron Ball from his pocket.
Since the assessment rules gave the