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"Quaaah!!"
Farfetch'd's Swords Dance boosted its attack sharply, and its eyes grew even sharper and more fierce.
Right after that came Sima's ringing command:
"Great job, Farfetch'd! Rush in and use Fury Attack!"
"Quaaah!"
Hearing the order, Farfetch'd instantly pulled its leek from its beak with its wing, kicked off the ground, and sprinted forward, wildly sweeping the leek as it charged toward Quilava.
"It's coming, Quilava! Wait until it gets close—then use Swift!"
Delia watched the fast-approaching Farfetch'd with calm eyes. Only when it drew very close did she give the order.
"Cynda!!"
Just before Farfetch'd's leek could land, Quilava snapped open its eyes at Delia's command and spat out a burst of shimmering golden star-shaped projectiles at point-blank range!
"Quaaah!!"
But this Farfetch'd had skill—rather than fear, it met the Swift head-on. Its leek spun rapidly, leaving afterimages in the air as it sliced every star projectile into sparkling dust.
"Farfetch'd! Press the attack—use Slash!"
"Quaaah!"
Having deflected Swift, Farfetch'd leapt high at Sima's next command. The leek in its wing glowed bright white as it gripped it with both "hands" and swung downward with all its strength!
"Too many movements! Quilava—Flamethrower!"
"Cynda!!"
Farfetch'd's powerful strike met an even more powerful counterattack!
Just as the glowing leek was about to hit Quilava, the little Pokémon's half-closed eyes snapped open. With a fierce cry, a massive torrent of flames erupted from its throat, engulfing Farfetch'd from head to tail!
"Farfetch'd!!"
BOOM!
"Quaa—"
As the flames faded, the charred Farfetch'd fell helplessly onto the ice. The leek it held disintegrated into ash in a passing breeze. Farfetch'd glanced weakly at the tiny bit of ash remaining on its wing—then its head slumped to the side as it fainted.
"T-that… Farfetch'd is unable to battle! Quilava wins!"
Sima paused briefly, then announced the result with a serious expression.
"Return, Farfetch'd. Good work. Don't worry—I'll find you an even better leek later. Rest now."
After recalling Farfetch'd into its PokeBall and comforting it softly, Sima pulled out her next PokeBall…
But before she could throw it—
"Nuga! Nuu! Gaa—HOOO!!"
The victorious Quilava lowered its head and growled deeply. Then—white light burst from its body! Its form grew larger and larger until, with a very different roar, the light shattered—revealing a tall Typhlosion towering over Delia!
Its body resembled a giant mouse, yet not intimidating at all—not Quilava's evolution. Its long body was covered in soft pale-yellow fur from its cheeks to its belly, with light blue on its back. From the vents on its neck, powerful flames could erupt at will.
Its appearance wasn't too different from when it was a Quilava—just bigger. And Quilava had kept its adorably sleepy, squinty eyes, making this Typhlosion unbelievably cute rather than fierce.
"Waaah~ Quilava, you evolved again! You're so cute!"
Delia's reaction said everything—this newly evolved Quilava was overwhelmingly adorable.
"Incredible! It actually evolved just like that? That startled me. But since it only just evolved, it probably can't fully control its power yet! I'll take this chance to win the battle! Go, Granbull!"
"Graaah!!"
Sima sent out her second Pokémon—a fierce-eyed Granbull with large fangs.
The moment it appeared, Typhlosion visibly flinched, taking a step back in fear.
"Be careful, Delia. Granbull's Ability is Intimidate—it lowers physical attack."
Liam quickly reminded her.
"Mm! Got it. If its physical attack is lowered, then I'll just use special attacks instead! Auntie Sima, hurry and start!"
Delia nodded firmly, unfazed. She stared confidently at Granbull.
"Very well! Granbull vs. Typhlosion—battle begin! Hehe, I'll let you make the first move!"
Sima generously offered the opening turn.
"Okay! Then we won't hold back! Quilava—Flamethrower! "
"HOOO!!"
At Delia's command, intense flames erupted from Typhlosion's neck vents. Its jaws opened, four sharp fangs gleaming as a raging fire blast surged forth!
"Granbull! Don't be afraid—Outrage!"
Instead of dodging, Sima chose to meet the flames head-on.
"GRRRAA!!"
Granbull roared—its eyes turning bright crimson!
Bluish-purple Dragon-type energy surged around its body.
It clenched its right fist, gathering the draconic force, stepped forward—
—and punched straight into the incoming flames!
BOOOOM!!
With a deafening blast, Granbull's Outrage punch tore through the flames!
Without losing momentum, the enraged Granbull charged toward Typhlosion, eyes blood-red.
"Typhlosion! Smokescreen!"
"HOOO!!"
Responding instantly, Typhlosion blasted a cloud of black smoke across the ice. The battlefield was filled with thick haze, hiding Typhlosion completely.
"GRRAAA!!"
But even losing sight of its target didn't stop the rampaging Granbull. Drenched in Outrage energy, it charged straight into the smoke and slammed its fist into the ice—
BOOM!!
The impact sent a violent shockwave and shards of ice flying!
The smokescreen scattered instantly. Typhlosion staggered backward through the icy wind, growling.
"Great job, Granbull! Keep attacking until you take it down!"
Sima shouted excitedly, having the advantage for two consecutive strikes.
But—
"Graa…?"
Granbull suddenly staggered, its head wobbling unsteadily among the broken ice.
"Delia! Granbull is confused! Now's your chance!"
Outrage was powerful but caused confusion afterwards—Liam immediately recognized the condition.
"Mm! I know! Typhlosion—full-power attack!!"
"HOOO!!"