It was not just Gengar who sensed something was wrong. Even with the naked eye, it was clear that this Darmanitan was holding on through sheer willpower.
Its boulder-like body trembled slightly, and fine beads of sweat seeped from its brow. It was clearly nearing its limit and seemed liable to give out at any moment. Once it fell, the bell above its head, which looked immensely heavy, would surely crush it.
But having watched the anime, Xia You knew it could hold out at least until Ash arrived.
That was not something an ordinary Pokémon could manage, which showed just how impressive this Darmanitan was.
Still, it was also thanks to the two Darumaka beside it, who had been bringing it a constant supply of food to keep its strength up, that it had lasted this long.
Their friendship-or perhaps their family bond-was truly beyond reproach.
He took a few steps forward with his two Pokémon. The two Darumaka seemed to sense that Xia You was not someone to mess with. Though they bravely stood in front of Darmanitan and gave low cries of warning, apparently afraid this human would hurt their companion, they still instinctively backed up a few steps before the imposing presence of Xia You and the two "ferocious-looking" Pokémon beside him.
Xia You knew exactly what had happened here. He did not even need to communicate with these Pokémon to know what to do.
His gaze swept his surroundings and soon settled on a huge metal hook in a corner that had fallen from the bell frame.
The problem was actually quite simple: the bell's hook had come loose. They only needed to reattach the hook and hang the bell back up.
He casually waved a hand. Their minds were connected, so Gardevoir knew what