But for some unknown reason, perhaps on Sabrina's orders, Alakazam inexplicably underwent Mega Evolution and finally unleashed an all-out attack, defeating Gigantamax Machamp.
Otherwise, Wude and Machamp would have been unable to hold on long enough to use a third move, their strength draining away as they collapsed, a miserable and undignified end.
"The match is over."
"Contestant Wude's Pokémon have all had their barrier points depleted. He is declared defeated."
"The winner is Sabrina!"
"Whoo!"
"Wude, you were great!"
"Absolutely amazing!"
From the start of the match until now, no one had cheered for Sabrina. Even when she finally won, she received only a few perfunctory cheers, as though Wude had been the winner.
In a sense, Wude had indeed fulfilled his wish, fighting with everything he had and realizing a rare hope in a life destined for darkness.
Sabrina floated down from the stage and immediately began directing the medical staff.
Basking in the cheers and confetti filling the air, Wude cheered alongside his Pokémon. Then his body went limp, his vision went black, and he toppled over.
Psychic-type power caught him, keeping him from hitting the ground.
Before losing consciousness, Wude saw everyone from the Fighting Dojo's team seats rushing toward him;
closer still was Saffron Gym's medical team, which even included doctors from Jinfu Clinic.
Sabrina had prepared all of this in advance.
She... really did have plenty to spare.
I'm happy I got to fight to this extent. Truly happy. I imagine my Pokémon feel the same. It's been so long since we had such a thoroughly satisfying match.
But...
Hot tears spilled from Wude's tightly shut eyes.
Why... do I still feel so unwilling to accept this, so reluctant to let go?
Damn it... this fucked-up life!
Chapter 692: I'll... Try My Best
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