With the boost from Swords Dance, the two Scyther clashed again, fighting even more fiercely this time.
However, with identical types and largely similar moves, it seemed difficult for either to gain the upper hand for the moment.
The two Pokémon fought from the ground into the air, then back down again. With their repeated use of Fury Cutter, Xia You's ears rang with the clang of colliding blades, and his eyes struggled to keep up with their movements.
Perhaps because his prolonged offensive had gotten nowhere and he was beginning to feel uneasy, Bugsy grew visibly more impatient. He kept ordering Scyther to use Quick Attack in combination with X-Scissor, seemingly hoping to find an opportunity to win through this high-speed battle.
But Xia You naturally would not give him such an opening. By combining Double Team with Agility, he was often able to counterattack while defending.
After several such exchanges, Scyther instead found itself at a disadvantage.
In the end, Scar proved more skilled. He seized an opening between Scyther's attacks and struck it with Night Slash, claiming the final victory.
Thud...
Scyther toppled over stiffly and fell unconscious. As for Xia You's Scyther, his constant movement and intense fighting had consumed a great deal of stamina during the battle. Although he had won, he was likewise exhausted and sweating all over.
The referee raised his colored flags high. "Scyther is unable to battle! The challenger wins this Gym battle!"
After recalling his Scyther, Bugsy walked over to Xia You with a reflective expression.
"I lost. Your Scyther really is incredible. To think that, as a Bug-type Pokémon Trainer, I would lose to another Bug-type Pokémon. It looks like my training still isn't enough."
Xia You smiled faintly. Once Scar came over, he stroked his forehead. "Before I