"Interesting!"
A sharp glint flashed through Tetsuya's eyes.
Even within his perception, he could not tell how that sword had reflected Flamethrower back.
"Gigalith, use Rock Slide!"
Since Flamethrower, an Energy Attack-focused move, could not break through the opponent's defenses, what about Rock Slide, a more Physical Attack-oriented move?
Under Tetsuya's gaze, the question was quickly answered.
"Bang—"
The Armored Man swung the Long Sword in his hand, effortlessly splitting each large rock in two as if he had encountered no resistance at all.
Fragments of stone flew past both sides of his body, unable to inflict any damage.
"Compared to Energy Attacks, his method against Physical Attacks is more direct? Or perhaps they are harder to reflect."
Tetsuya analyzed calmly. "Then what about non-damaging moves?
Gallade, use Hypnosis."
"Gallade!"
Gallade, floating in midair, emitted a dazzling blue-purple light from its eyes.
Faint ripples spun as they continuously flew toward the Armored Man.
Just looking at them was enough to make one dizzy and involuntarily want to close one's eyes and enjoy a wonderful dream.
"Rip!"
The Armored Man merely calmly swung his sword again.
Hypnosis's Energy Fluctuation was instantly torn apart and vanished into the air.
Gallade's face turned slightly pale.
Having a Psychic-type move forcibly interrupted—especially in such a manner—caused considerable harm to its user.
Fortunately, it had been prepared. It decisively severed its connection to Hypnosis, or the backlash would have been even worse.
"What a troublesome opponent." Tetsuya's brows slowly furrowed. "A defense—and even reflection effect—with no blind spots or weaknesses? Where did such an item come from?"
As far as he remembered,
not even the legendary Pokémon of the Pokemon World were skilled in abilities like this.
"Not going to attack?"
A muffled voice came from beneath the armor. "Then it's my turn!"
As he