Chapter 106: Da Wu! Da Wu, come save me quickly!

You are the challenger!

Milotic's declaration, brimming with unshakeable confidence, echoed throughout the arena.

At this very moment, he truly embodied the invincible aura of the Hoenn Region's Champion of the Elite Four.

A regional Champion is, by definition, a position held only by the strongest individual within that region.

Ultimately, the Champion has always been the one most capable, the absolute peak of trainers in that region.

Therefore, normally speaking, as the Hoenn Region's Elite Four Champion, Wallace is the strongest trainer on this land, the pinnacle looked up to by all Hoenn people.

Hmm, of course, there is also Steven in the Hoenn Region, but Steven is probably somewhere in a corner cave digging for rocks right now, so Wallace's words aren't exactly wrong.

Upon hearing Wallace's words overflowing with confidence, Gladion remained expressionless, while Magma and the group of former Team Magma members behind her could not help but show expressions of worry.

Meanwhile, the several Officer Jennies accompanying Wallace behind him revealed smiles.

Although Champion Wallace always appears a bit flamboyant, after all, he is the Hoenn Champion, so he is quite reliable!

"I didn't expect Champion Wallace to have such a domineering side; truly excellent." Mamen raised an eyebrow and applauded Wallace in praise.

"Then please, Champion Wallace, begin your performance and let your juniors witness your style."

Mamen gestured toward Wallace with an outstretched hand.

"Oh? You actually want me to attack first? Knowing I am the Hoenn Champion, you still want me to strike first?"

A pleasing arc curved on Wallace's lips.

This Team Rocket is truly... arrogant!

"In that case, let you witness my pride, the Water Phantom Dance!"

Wallace flicked his pure white cape and launched his attack with style.

"Ludicolo! Fake Out!"

"Milotic! Use a magnificent Hydro Pump!"

The bouncy, optimistic Ludicolo, though fat and bloated, displayed an unimaginable speed, instantly dashing before Suicune.

A Normal-type Fake Out!

This is a move with not very high power, and it can only be used immediately upon entering the field; the restrictions are very high.

But Fake Out is a priority attack, and its priority is very high!

Slap!

Ludicolo's Fake Out slapped directly onto Suicune's face; Suicune's cold expression changed, and a hint of anger appeared in his eyes as he stared at this fat Ludicolo.

Damn it! I am Suicune, and you dare to slap me?!!

Suicune stared coldly at Ludicolo, but due to the flinch effect of Fake Out, Suicune's body was now very stiff.

Once it recovers, it won't let this green fatso off!

On the other side, Milotic's Hydro Pump was fired at Celesteela, coming on with great momentum.

"Focus Blast." Mamen smiled faintly.

The shiny Celesteela's slender long legs swung heavily, forming a blue Focus Blast that rushed to meet the Hydro Pump.

A Fighting-type Focus Blast!

The Focus Blast and the Hydro Pump collided heavily in mid-air, but to the surprise of Wallace's side, the two powerful attacks had not collided for long.

The Focus Blast suppressed the Hydro Pump, pushing forward continuously, its target pointing straight at Milotic!

"Milotic!"

Wallace's clean face changed slightly.

Such a powerful attack? Wallace's eyes were filled with shock and uncertainty as he stared at that black magnificent Pokémon opposite.

This should indeed be the Celesteela from the Ultra Beast series, the newest addition to the Alola region's Pokédex, except this one is shiny.

I heard Ultra Beasts are all Pokémon with very high strength, but the Pokémon's inherent strength does not represent actual combat power!

Milotic is Wallace's ace; Milotic's strength is naturally beyond question, yet in a direct exchange, it cannot match that Celesteela...

Something is wrong, nine-tenths wrong.

Wallace became more cautious in his heart; the strength of that person named Mamen opposite was not right.

Hearing Wallace's voice, Milotic immediately abandoned the Hydro Pump to dodge, narrowly brushing past the Focus Blast; the Focus Blast missed.

Mamen glanced over

"Crunch."

The shiny Celesteela elegantly flicked its long hair, then suddenly charged toward Milotic.

The speed was extremely fast! So fast that only a black shadow could almost be seen.

"Milotic!" Wallace faced a grave enemy.

"Surf!"

Milotic raised its head and whistled, beautiful azure light flashing on its body, as the sound of crashing waves, splash splash, rose up.

However, before the giant wave could lift Milotic, the shiny Celesteela had already rushed to Milotic's front and crashed hard into Milotic's body.

A Bug-type Crunch!

Milotic cried out in pain, its entire body knocked flying by the shiny Celesteela, crashing heavily onto the ground.

Crunch does not counter Milotic, but the shiny Celesteela's physical attack is very strong; this Crunch dealt no small damage to Milotic.

Because Milotic was knocked down, the Surf that was not yet completed also dissipated.

"So fast!" Wallace's expression became Solemn.

"Triple Kick."

Mamen launched another offensive.

The shiny Celesteela, having just landed, charged toward Milotic once again.

"Water Pulse, stop it!"

Wallace knew he could not fall into the opponent's attack rhythm, or it would be over.

Milotic endured the pain and raised its head; a sphere of water condensed before its body—Water-type Water Pulse.

The Water Pulse shot forth, transforming into a small tidal wave that surged toward Frosmoth.

Yet the shiny Frosmoth's figure flickered and vanished on the spot.

When it reappeared, its body was already at Milotic's flank.

"How could it be this fast!" Wallace's pupils contracted.

"Melo～!"

The shiny Frosmoth's low cry, thick with vicious malice, sounded in Milotic's ear, and then Milotic felt a violent stab of pain come from the side of its body.

A Fighting-type Triple Kick!

The fierce kicks sent Milotic's entire body flying; the shiny Frosmoth slightly bent both legs, then sprang up.

"Milotic! Protect!" Wallace's expression changed.

Milotic struggled to open its eyes, wanting to use Protect.

But the next second, the shiny Frosmoth's phantom had already appeared at its flank again.

Triple Kick, second strike!

Bang!

The shiny Frosmoth's powerful whip-like leg viciously stomped on Milotic's head; Milotic shrieked in pain.

But it wasn't over—the shiny Frosmoth twisted its body, forcibly borrowing the momentum to spin a full circle, and another whip-kick came carrying the gust of force, heavily kicking Milotic in the belly.

Triple Kick, third strike!

Bang!

Under the flowing, seamless Triple Kick, Milotic's entire body shot downward like a cannonball, slamming heavily into the ground.

"Flying Knee Kick!"

The shiny Frosmoth bent its right leg, knee thrust upward, descended from the sky, and heavily landed on the spot where Milotic had crashed.

A Fighting-type Flying Knee Kick!

Boom boom boom!

The entire ground trembled violently. The Fighting-type Flying Knee Kick was a move of tremendous power—but if it missed, the user would take damage instead.

Amid the rolling dust, the shiny Frosmoth's figure leapt out, landing gracefully with one hand on its hip, the other arm sweeping back its gorgeous long hair, its posture like a haughty queen.

The entire arena fell silent!

Noticing the atmosphere, Suicune, which had been tormenting Tianhe the Lombre with Extreme Speed, also stopped its movements.

The dust gradually dispersed, revealing a crater in which the battered Milotic lay limp at the bottom, its eyes already spiraling.

Milotic was no longer able to battle.

"This…"

Wallace's expression was solemn and ugly, and the several Officer Jennies behind him were even more utterly shocked.

Milotic was Wallace the Champion's ace Pokémon, yet in such a short time, Milotic had actually been taken down by the opponent!

Most importantly, throughout the entire fight Milotic hadn't landed a single hit on the opponent!

This… this was a complete curbstomp!

And looking at Huo Yan on this side, she who was usually expressionless now had an unusual flush on her fair, pretty face, her eyes excited and burning as she stared at Mamen.

Lord Mamen, you're way too strong, oh my god!

You beat Wallace the Champion's Milotic until it couldn't fight back at all!!!

"Ara ara～ Champion Wallace, it seems your strength is nothing more than this—or perhaps, this actually isn't your ace Milotic?"

Mamen tilted her head at Wallace with an easy air and slowly opened her mouth to taunt.

Cold sweat instantly slid down Wallace's forehead; he was drenched in it!

Bro, how can you be this strong???

Wallace was truly shocked beyond words. To be honest, even Steven's ace Metagross couldn't have completely crushed his Milotic like this.

Although, looking at it, the shiny Frosmoth should be a high-speed, high-attack type, different from Metagross.

But even so, this was too outrageous.

Someone this strong—why not go challenge the Kanto League and become an Elite Four member or a Champion? How could you actually join Team Rocket??

Gul…

Wallace swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

"Why so silent, Champion Wallace?"

Seeing Wallace not speak, Mamen asked another question with a smile.

"Mamen, don't get cocky—the battle isn't over yet. Who wins and who loses is still undecided." Wallace replied with a solemn expression, unafraid.

Though that was what he said, Wallace knew very well that his probability of defeating Mamen was probably zero…

But it didn't matter!!

Beneath his white cloak, Wallace carefully took out his phone. Even though his gaze was fixed straight on Mamen, his hands operated with unusual skill, selecting the specially-marked contact.

There was only one contact inside—his dear friend Steven!

Steven! Help me!! Come save me!!!

Wallace frantically tapped out the message; he believed Steven would understand what he meant.

In this situation, only Steven could save him.

"The battle is already over, Champion Wallace."

Mamon chuckled lightly; defeating Drake's Milotic was enough. To him, Drake's strength was merely average.

"?" Drake froze in confusion.

"Mewtwo."

Deep purple flames ignited in the eyes of the Armored Mewtwo, and psychic power overflowed.

Drake instantly perceived an intangible, formless force restraining his movements; he could not move.

Thump, thump, thump...

One sound followed another. Drake turned back and saw that all the Young Ladies he had brought with him had collapsed unconscious.

"Mamon! What have you done?!" Drake's expression changed abruptly, revealing anger and coldness for the first time.

Although he was usually a bit 'abstract' and had an unusually good temper, Drake did have his limits!

Even he would get angry!

"Rest assured, Champion Drake. I am a person who generally does not harm others; Mewtwo has only made them sleep for a while."

Mamon explained with a smile.

Drake sighed in relief, his expression returning to normal, but instantly realized he might, perhaps, probably, be captured?

Drake looked at the innocent Lotad staring at him with wide eyes; it too had been controlled by the Armored Mewtwo.

And Suicune stood expressionless in front of Lotad, raising its paw to slap it again and again.

Yes, Suicune was not using any special moves, simply slapping Lotad with its paw.

"Mamon, I think we can talk."

After analyzing the situation, Drake felt he could only temporarily reconcile with Mamon to ensure his safety.

"Indeed, we can talk."

Mamon nodded in strong agreement, a standard villainous smile stretching across his lips.

"Champion Drake, you wouldn't want any accidents to befall the Young Ladies, would you?"

"???"

Drake looked at Mamon with a face full of question marks.

(End of this chapter)