Here, the right answer was to do what you could rather than get greedy.
Yes, that should have been the right choice. If winning was your first priority, then so be it. Shirona should have understood that perfectly well, yet she still smiled, unable to control the emotions welling up inside her.
"Then what about Aguno!"
"Break through, Haxorus!"
What Haxorus defeated was not Aegislash's concentrated power, but Dark-type power released over a wide area.
That was not the expression of someone hoping to carry things into the next round. It was the spirit of someone who looked ready to sweep all six. This was the strongest Trainer in the Sinnoh Region!
Across the field, Leon unconsciously smiled at the fierce grin on that beautiful face. This battle was different from his battles against Raihan. The tension surrounding the arena made Leon even more keyed up.
"Just as I thought! Ambition like that is hard to find even in Galar!"
"Fufu, thank you."
"Of course!"
"Then what about Aguno!"
Haxorus swung its strengthened claws at the Red Feather concentrated at a single point.
"Dragon Claw!"
Dragon Claw defeated the Red Feather and continued straight through Yuqin. Already covered in wounds from the battle against Aegislash, Mikaruji could not possibly withstand an attack from Haxorus with its increased attack power.
However, Bullet Seed mustered its last strength and struck Haxorus with Tart. Since Haxorus had no status condition, its power was low, but the attack did inflict damage.
Struck by Haxorus, Bullet Seed rolled across the field. When it stopped, its eyes rolled back, and it was unable to battle.
"Bullet Seed is unable to battle!"
After hearing the referee's ruling, Cynthia sighed softly and returned Bullet Seed to its ball.
"Thank you, Yuming. Thanks for all your hard work."
After