章 2: Disheartened, Years of Planning in Vain
Regarding Cain's objection, the referee was momentarily at a loss, as there had never been a situation like this before.
However, at this moment, Koga spoke up and even shouted at the referee: "This is Mega Gengar creating a Distortion World. I applied to the league for permission to use it in battle last month, and the league has already approved it. Check your referee manual."
A small referee, when faced with such an experienced Elite Four member, naturally didn't dare to slack off and hurriedly took out the referee manual.
Everything seemed to be under Koga's control.
The referee announced the continuation of the match.
On the field, Ariados had already been thrown out of the Distortion World, looking like a dried corpse, having long lost its fighting ability. If it were not for the rules prohibiting harm to Pokémon, Ariados would have already perished.
The match had progressed beyond Cain's expectations. Although he still had five Pokémon, he had no way to break through the powerful Distortion World created by Mega Gengar, which was utterly unpredictable.
One after another, Cain was walking on thin ice, helpless against this mysterious Mega Gengar. All the Pokémon that were sucked in became like dried corpses.
Cain suddenly had a surge of thoughts.
If he lost today, there would be no more chances. To think that he was once an ordinary businessman on Earth, who, by a twist of fate, had traversed to this world for more than sixty years. With no relatives or friends, he had exhausted all his schemes and done whatever it took, only to be so close to the title of Elite Four, yet...
How vast were the heavens, yet how cruel to me!
"Your last one should be Drapion, right? To nurture Ariados and Drapion, how many Poison-type Pokémon have you deprived of their lives? Doesn't your conscience feel any guilt?"
Koga's words broke Cain's train of thought like a thunderbolt.
At this moment, Cain finally felt that something was off. How could Koga know his secrets so clearly, and even use them to distract him?
He glanced coldly at his disciple beside him but didn't lash out.
Although the referee and some spectators had questions, they were clueless and simply regarded it as Koga's psychological warfare.
Cain knew that what he needed to do now was to remain calm. Even if he lost the match, at least he could still save his own life.
The last one was indeed Drapion.
Drapion, dancing wildly with its claws, exuded a demonic aura, and the venom dripping from its mouth instantly corroded a large area of rock on the field.
Koga also marveled secretly after seeing it.
What a powerful Drapion! It was a pity that if Cain had sent it out after Ariados's defeat, Mega Gengar's Distortion World might not have been able to withstand such intense poison. But now!
Koga let out a cold laugh.
Mega Gengar had already absorbed the life energy of five Pokémon, and the Distortion World had expanded to a certain scale. The current Drapion was no longer a threat.
Cain forced himself to stay calm, "Drapion, use Rock Slide."
Drapion raised its pincers to the sky, and a massive rock collapsed from above like a mountain crashing down, aiming for the Mega Gengar.
Mega Gengar launched continuous Shadow Balls, instantly shattering the massive rock, with debris flying everywhere.
Drapion's attack didn't pause for a moment, as its Rock Slide rained down like a torrential downpour, aimed directly at Mega Gengar.
Having perfected this move, Drapion made it difficult for Mega Gengar to defend against.
Koga's heart trembled, knowing he couldn't let this Drapion to attack so recklessly. If Cain discovered the weakness in the Distortion World, he would be in trouble.
Now that Mega Gengar's Distortion World had absorbed a lot of energy and expanded, Cain's Pokémon were too toxic. If this energy was absorbed by Mega Gengar itself, it wouldn't be able to withstand it, and the Distortion World would collapse.
Koga gritted his teeth, deciding that even if it meant sacrificing Gengar, he had to take down Drapion.
"Gengar, expand the Distortion World and suck Drapion in."
Drapion was too powerful, and forcibly pulling it into the Distortion World would undoubtedly provoke a strong backlash. However, Koga had no choice but to take the risk.
Mega Gengar channeled all its power, and the Distortion World generated a powerful suction force. The rocks seemed to vanish into thin air, falling into another dimension and disappearing without a trace.
Despite Drapion's desperate resistance, it couldn't withstand the force of the now-powerful Mega Gengar.
Cain had a sudden epiphany at the brink of defeat.
"Drapion, release Toxic Spikes."
Although Drapion struggled against the powerful suction, it knew that being pulled into the Distortion World would mean certain defeat. Instead, it decided to gamble, spraying a flood of Toxic Spikes.
Mega Gengar had no choice but to rely on the Distortion World to win.
Koga's previous confidence in victory had faded, as beads of sweat rolled down his face, and his heart pounded in his throat.
Despite Drapion's tenacity, it couldn't turn the tide.
The Distortion World slowly devoured Drapion bit by bit.
Koga's expression gradually calmed down.
However, Mega Gengar revealed a painful, sorrowful expression, as the entire Distortion World seemed to wobble and collapse.
Cain gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, praying silently, "Drapion, break free, you must."
Koga's expression grew serious once again.
Drapion, in the Distortion World, realized that its life force was slowly fading and launched a desperate counterattack in its final moments.
Rock Slide, Toxic Spikes, and a frenzied thrashing.
The entire Distortion World was stirred into chaos, and Mega Gengar had to exert all its strength to maintain it.
Although Cain had now seen through the situation, he had little hope of victory.
If he had sent Drapion against Mega Gengar from the beginning, the Distortion World wouldn't have had so much energy. Relying on Drapion's toxicity and strength, it could have certainly broken free.
What Cain didn't know was that Koga dared not let Mega Gengar itself absorb this energy; this highly toxic energy merely served to strengthen the Distortion World.
As the Distortion World was on the verge of collapsing, Mega Gengar was also about to give in.
Koga bit his gums until they bled, "If we lose today, there will be no chance to turn the situation around. There will be no intact eggs under a toppled nest; Gengar probably won't make it. The title of Elite Four is far more valuable than a single Gengar."
Koga composed himself and shouted, "Gengar, enter the Distortion World to absorb energy, and defeat Drapion quickly."
Mega Gengar quickly disappeared into the Distortion World, and all the energy within the Distortion World converged on it. A Shadow Ball as powerful as a meteor from outer space struck Drapion.
As the dust settled, Drapion was barely hanging on.
The referee announced the results of the match.
At this point, Cain was utterly disheartened and felt as if his life had come to an end.
However, even if he were to die now, there was one thing he had to do.
Koga felt no joy in his victory, for only he knew the true cost of it. He immediately recalled Gengar and got into his private car, which was hurriedly driven back to the main camp by his disciples who had driven away the reporters. In the world of Pokémon, one learns to survive in the cracks of self-reflection.
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