Psychic Waves flashing with dazzling light dyed the entire nearby sky purple.
An indescribable aura radiated from Tetsuya and Gallade.
"Psychic resonance?"
Giovanni's eyes were full of admiration. "I have to admit, you are the second person I have ever seen who can combine Psychic-type powers with a Trainer so perfectly."
As for who the first was.
That was naturally obvious—the Psychic Queen of Kanto, Sabrina of Saffron City.
Then.
Giovanni's gaze turned exceptionally cold, the killing intent within nearly tangible as it pointed straight at Tetsuya. "Unfortunately, you chose to make an enemy of me. That means this is where your life will meet its end!"
"Meow!"
At his feet.
A creamy-white, leopard-like Pokémon cried out in agreement.
It was Persian.
It raised its right paw and lazily licked it a few times.
The faint strands of thread caught on it were gradually cleaned away.
Looking to the other side.
Several scratches and tears had already appeared along the hem of Tetsuya's clothes.
There was no need to say more—the sudden attack just now had come from the Persian before him.
"A Champion Level Persian. What an unexpected Pokémon."
With his mind in a state of resonance, Tetsuya's thoughts moved incredibly quickly, making it easy for his attention to wander.
He had to admit.
As a Trainer alone.
Giovanni was exceptionally outstanding, both in talent and capability.
Even Tetsuya, Lance, and the others would not dare claim to be much better than him.
Meowth and Weedle could be found everywhere.
Even their evolved forms, Persian and Beedrill, were relatively common compared to most Pokémon.
Yet in Giovanni's hands, these ordinary Pokémon possessed entirely different levels of strength.
It was truly astonishing.
"Persian, use Fury Swipes!"
Giovanni swept out a hand and launched his attack without the slightest hesitation.
He