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The entire arena was shocked!
After all, this was truly exaggerated; a Mega Beedrill effortlessly and without pressure defeated a Dragonite.
And it was Champion Lance of Kanto's Dragonite!
"No, buddy?"
"Is that really a Beedrill? Can a Beedrill be that strong?"
"Bug Catcher youth ecstatic!!!"
"So my Beedrill has this potential! I understand!"
"Alright, alright, playing like this, huh? I'm going to catch a Weedle right now."
Undoubtedly, all the live audience and those watching the broadcast were shocked.
After all, a Beedrill so powerfully defeating a Dragonite was simply too visually impactful.
"This…"
Although Caitlin had confirmed the uniqueness of Giovanni's Beedrill, witnessing this scene firsthand still shocked Platinum and Serena.
"This Beedrill is really too strong~!"
Finally, Platinum truly exclaimed with emotion.
"Indeed, but I can only say, ordinary people shouldn't try this," Mammon shrugged.
Speaking of which, after today's Champion Challenge, Giovanni's Mega Beedrill's powerful performance would likely trigger a wave of Beedrill popularity.
Dragonite is strong, but Dragonite is rare.
However, Beedrill can be found in almost any forest in Kanto.
Yet, was it the Beedrill that was strong? It was Giovanni's Beedrill that was strong.
On the field.
"Champion Lance, how was it?" Giovanni asked Lance with a smile.
Lance remained silent, looked at Mega Beedrill for a moment, then threw out his fifth Pokémon.
"Aerodactyl!"
Accompanied by a roar, the ancient fossil Pokémon spread its wings and soared.
It was indeed Aerodactyl!
"Oh? Aerodactyl? Then the last one should be your ace Dragonite. I thought Champion Lance, you would use that summoned Legendary Pokémon."
Giovanni raised an eyebrow; he knew that Lance had already obtained that legendary large bird Legendary Pokémon.
Although Giovanni hadn't gone to the summoning ritual on Suoh Island, he had already heard about it.
"That is not my Pokémon," Lance replied faintly.
This answer didn't surprise Giovanni in the slightest; just as Lance absolutely believed in dragons, his personality was as proud as a dragon.
Although he had indeed gained control over that Legendary Pokémon, it was always through external means.
Lance did not consider it his Pokémon, so of course he wouldn't use that legend to face Giovanni's Champion Challenge.
Because that would be completely unfair.
"Heheheh~" Giovanni chuckled deeply.
Foolish, yet truly admirable.
Giovanni made his assessment of Lance in his heart. To be honest, he had always disliked Lance.
After all, in his opinion, Lance was an extremely pathological mad dog.
But now, interacting with Lance from a different perspective, he truly had a different feeling. This guy...
The battle continued.
Lance's Aerodactyl was powerful, very swift, and also fierce.
However, Mega Beedrill was even faster!
After Mega Evolution, Mega Beedrill's speed and attack received a significant boost, although its defenses were still fragile.
However, you also have to be able to hit Mega Beedrill, don't you?
Utilizing its superior speed, Mega Beedrill quickly hit Aerodactyl with Brick Break, then relentlessly pursued and defeated Aerodactyl again.
"Aerodactyl is unable to battle! Mega Beedrill wins!"
Upon hearing the referee's announcement, the entire arena erupted in excited commotion.
Because with Aerodactyl's fall, Lance now had only one Pokémon left.
He had been pushed to the brink!
And Mega Beedrill, having won two consecutive rounds, floated calmly in front of Giovanni, its four stingers slightly raised, its calm and indifferent eyes fixed on Lance.
Lorelei, Agatha, Steven, Rose, and others.
Everyone, at this moment, was focused on this moment!
The world watched, no exaggeration.
They all desperately wanted to know, could Lance, the dragon messenger, defeat this overpowered Beedrill?
Could he win?!
Pressure, heartbeat, exhilaration!
Lance looked at Giovanni and Mega Beedrill opposite him, and his lips slowly curled into a smile, involuntarily.
How long, how long had it been?
Lance himself had lost count; since he ascended to the top of Kanto, how long had it been since he was pushed to his limit like today?
His heart was pounding, and his breathing gradually became heavy.
This is the kind of opponent! This is the kind of battle! This is it!!
As a Trainer standing at the peak, how could he not be warlike? How could he not yearn for a battle where he could stake everything?
And now, he had reached the edge of the cliff.
This adrenaline-fueled excitement made Lance's expression gradually lose control at this moment.
"Hmph hmph Hahahaha"
The next moment, Lance threw his head back and laughed loudly, his blood-red hair fluttering, his wild laughter echoing continuously.
"Dragonite!!"
The last Poké Ball was thrown.
A flash of white light, and a Dragonite with a deep aura and gloomy expression landed heavily in front of Lance.
This was Lance's first Pokémon, and his greatest reliance in his undefeated streak in the Kanto region!
Giovanni narrowed his eyes slightly, observing this Dragonite.
"Giovanni!"
Lance's grin was very wide, making him look even a bit ferocious.
"Come! Let me see if your bug can defeat my dragon!"
"As you wish." Giovanni's lips curled up.
Battle!
No more words were needed.
"Poison Jab!"
"Extreme Speed!"
Mega Beedrill's twin stingers glowed with deep purple poison light, and it flapped its wings at high speed, charging towards Dragonite.
However, Lance's ace Dragonite was even faster!
A flash of white light appeared behind it, and the cold, gloomy Dragonite instantly dashed forward, using the priority move Extreme Speed.
In almost an instant, the Extreme Speed Dragonite lunged in front of Mega Beedrill.
However, Mega Beedrill's reaction speed was incredibly fast, and it thrust out a Poison Jab.
Bang!
With a dull thud, Mega Beedrill and Dragonite passed each other.
However, the next second, the two Pokémon turned back and collided fiercely again.
"So fast!"
Dazzling! At this moment, it was completely dazzling.
Platinum's eyes were fixed on the two figures in mid-air; both were simply too fast.
"Dragonite is a bit faster, but…"
Serena's eyes gleamed with excitement at this moment, trying her best to meticulously capture the exchange between the two Pokémon, but both Pokémon were simply too fast.
Mega Beedrill relied on its inherent super speed, while Dragonite relied on the power of Extreme Speed, even moving faster than Mega Beedrill.
This was simply unbelievable!
As a priority move, Extreme Speed would normally not be able to be continuously maintained in such a rapidly changing battle situation.
Because it wasn't a simple linear dash, but constant circling, turning back, and colliding!
But this Dragonite did it, which undoubtedly proved that this Dragonite's strength was also very astonishing!
"But Beedrill's power is stronger," Mammon narrowed his eyes slightly, completing Serena's uncertain statement.
Yes, although Dragonite was faster due to Extreme Speed, in every collision, Mega Beedrill actually had the upper hand.
Granted, the power of Extreme Speed can be said to be very high among priority moves, equal in power to Poison Jab.
However, Mega Beedrill's power itself was stronger than Dragonite's, and Poison Jab was Mega Beedrill's STAB move, also with Adaptability ability bonus.
But Dragonite didn't have that, so...
Bang!
After another high-speed collision, Dragonite grunted, its body finally stopping, panting heavily. It was already struggling.
But Mega Beedrill had already turned back, attacking at high speed.
Lance's expression was not good; once he lost in a head-on collision, it would be truly difficult to turn the tide of the battle.
However, Lance still wouldn't give up.
"Heat Wave!"
Dragonite flapped its wings heavily, and a violent fiery wind swept out.
However, Mega Beedrill was like a sharp sword, directly tearing open a gap with Poison Jab, continuing its high-speed assault.
Bang!
Mega Beedrill's Poison Jab hit Dragonite heavily.
Dragonite's entire body was sent flying by Mega Beedrill. Seeing this scene, Lance's fans in the audience let out heart-wrenching wails.
Undoubtedly, even Lance's ace Dragonite was no match for Giovanni's Mega Beedrill.
But Lance still didn't give up, yet it was still futile. Even if he found an opportunity to recover some status, he still couldn't salvage the situation.
Boom!
Under Mega Beedrill's final X-Scissor, Dragonite fell heavily to the ground, its aura completely weak and listless.
Mega Beedrill floated above Dragonite, looking down at the Dragonite below.
Lance looked at the incapacitated Dragonite, silent.
Silence!
The entire venue instantly fell silent.
"Dragonite is unable to battle, Mega Beedrill wins!"
"Lance has lost all six of his Pokémon, so the winner of this Champion Challenge is—Giovanni!"
Finally, the referee was the first to regain his composure, entering the arena and announcing the battle result with an undeniably trembling voice.
"A victor has been decided!!"
The next moment, the sunglasses host's incredibly excited and fervent voice echoed through the entire stadium via the microphone.
"After an intense and grueling battle, Giovanni fought continuously, defeating Elite Lorelei, Elite Bruno, and Elite Agatha, and finally overcoming the dragon messenger Lance!"
"He proved to everyone with his powerful strength that he is now the strongest man in the Kanto region!"
"Let us give a warm round of applause to the newly appointed Kanto Champion—Giovanni!!!"
"Wo~!!!"
The entire Indigo Plateau Arena instantly erupted in cheers like a mountain roaring and a sea surging.
And in the official broadcast live stream, the screen was filled with bullet comments.
"Beedrill sweeps three!!! Oh my goodness!!!"
"Gym Leader Giovanni is too strong! He defeated Champion Lance with only five Pokémon, it's outrageous!"
"Wuwu… Champion Lance has fallen…"
"If Champion Lance hadn't failed to find Dragonite's Stone, he definitely wouldn't have lost here, damn it!"
"Oh, please, even if he got past Mega Beedrill, what do you think Gym Leader Giovanni's last Pokémon is?"
Undoubtedly, at this moment, the emotions of people in the Kanto region and other regions who were following this Champion Challenge were completely unable to calm down.
Kanto, the strongest region, welcomed a new Champion!
"Gym Leader Giovanni! As expected of Gym Leader Giovanni!!!"
Wallace was ecstatic, joining the fans, shouting Giovanni's name.
As expected of Gym Leader Giovanni, whom he supported, so dashingly defeating Lance and becoming the Kanto Champion!
The Champion of Kanto! This was undoubtedly the most prestigious Champion title in the world.
"Heheheh~ Well done."
Giovanni chuckled faintly, praising the Mega Beedrill that flew back, then glanced around at the audience.
All of them were watching him at this moment, shouting his name.
This feeling of being the center of attention… not bad?
Giovanni chuckled lowly, slowly walking towards Lance opposite him.
Lance recalled Dragonite, gazing at Dragonite's Poké Ball in his hand for a long time, unsure of what he was thinking.
However, Lance then raised his head, looking at Giovanni who had already walked in front of him.
"Congratulations, Giovanni."
Lance extended his hand to Giovanni first; a loss was a loss, and Giovanni was stronger than him now.
Although Lance was arrogant and conceited, he was not a sore loser, especially since Giovanni had defeated him without even using Groudon.
"Lance, you won't even call me Champion."