Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [370]

“Iono, as a supporter of August, I assume you’re rooting for him to win this match, right?”
On the commentary platform, the host continued grilling Iono.

Iono shrank into himself. “…..”
Stop talking—Lance is looking this way!

Well, he wasn’t. Lance’s eyes were laser-focused on August.

"Both trainers are in position. The match begins now!"

As the referee declared the battle underway, August and Lance threw out their Poké Balls simultaneously.

Lance’s first Pokémon was Gyarados—the only one on his team with a solid chance of countering August’s Gardevoir.

As for August’s opening pick—

“Wuuu~!”

Dragonite beat its wings as it emerged onto the field.

“Dragonite?” Lance blinked, surprised.

He had fully expected August to open with a Legendary, or at the very least, Gardevoir. But instead... Dragonite?

He exhaled slowly, the tension in his body loosening. A small smile appeared on his lips.

But just as he was starting to relax, he heard voices from the crowd:

“Doesn’t August seem more like the real Dragon Tamer here?”

“Right? He’s got Dragonite, Salamence, and didn’t he use Rayquaza too?”

“Exactly! He’s more dragon than Lance!”

Lance: “.....”

August couldn’t help but laugh aloud.

That laugh told Lance everything—August was absolutely doing this on purpose.

Lance focused himself and called out, “Gyarados—[Ice Fang]!”

August had raised his Dragonite from a Dratini—it was practically family. If August sent it out first, then he wasn’t holding back.

Gyarados roared and lunged, its jaws glowing with a chilling blue light.

Just as they closed in—

“Steel yourself, Dragonite—[Thunder Punch]!”

Electricity crackled around Dragonite’s clenched fist as it launched a punch straight toward Gyarados.

CRUNCH!

Gyarados sank its fangs into Dragonite’s shoulder. Ice spread rapidly from the bite.

But Dragonite didn’t flinch—it swung anyway.

BANG!

[Thunder Punch] connected with Gyarados’s head. Lightning surged through its massive body, making it tremble violently before its jaws released their grip.

Super effective on both sides!

Commentator: "What an explosive start! Both Pokémon opened with high-damage, type-advantaged moves—but…"

Dragonite pulled back, ice and scales shedding from its shoulder. Beneath the damage, its body remained sturdy.

Compared to the twitching, stunned Gyarados—Dragonite was clearly in better shape.

Iono: "August’s Dragonite has the [Multiscale] ability! It reduces damage when at full health!"

[Wait—the streamer actually spoke?!]
[Iono’s cheeks puffed up like a hamster. Adorable.]

As the chat spammed "cute," August’s Dragonite took flight again.

No fancy techniques. Just another [Thunder Punch] aimed square at Gyarados.

But Gyarados twitched uncontrollably—static arced across its body.

[Paralysis]!

In a flash, Dragonite was upon it again.

WHAM!

Gyarados stiffened from head to tail, tail slamming heavily into the ground.

...

Referee: "Gyarados is unable to battle!"

“…..”

Lance was stunned. He’d been baited.

August had feigned going all-out—implying he would open with a Legendary or Gardevoir. Lance responded with Gyarados.

Then August sent out Dragonite and made it look weak, retreating... only to bait an [Ice Fang] and counter with [Thunder Punch].

The [Multiscale] ability dulled the damage, letting Dragonite take the hit and retaliate with a crushing blow.

This guy... really plays dirty!

With a heavy sigh, Lance returned Gyarados.

He looked at Dragonite—still puffing and rubbing its sore shoulder.

Then tossed out a Premier Ball: “Your turn—Dragonite!”

“Wuuuuu!”

Lance’s Dragonite appeared, its aura intense, glaring at August’s like it was avenging a fallen brother.

August’s Dragonite flinched and glanced nervously at its Trainer.

“…Come back,” August said with a smile, returning it to the ball. “You’re up—Salamence!”

Salamence burst onto the field, brimming with confidence.

Its victory over Geeta’s Kingambit had left it hyped—and the massive feast August had rewarded it with afterward had it overconfident.

So much so, it had started looking down even on “that fatty” Snorlax.

It turned to August with a grin, clearly expecting some kind of power-up.

August chuckled. “Alright, alright—[Mega Evolution]!”

Light engulfed Salamence, transforming it into Mega Salamence. Its wings sharpened, and its aura roared.

I’m invincible!

“Roooar!” Mega Salamence taunted Lance’s Dragonite.

Lance’s Dragonite tilted its head.

What’s gotten into this guy? [Mega Evolution] giving him a little too much courage, huh?

Mega Salamence soared into the sky, then dived with dragon-shaped energy swirling around it.

[Dragon Rush]

Lance’s Dragonite readied itself—and at the last second, countered with a freezing uppercut.

BAM!

[Ice Punch]

Dragon-type energy barely grazed Lance’s Dragonite before the icy punch struck Mega Salamence cleanly.

Salamence dropped like a rock.

Referee: "Salamence is unable to battle!"

Lance turned to August—only to find him smiling in satisfaction.

Wait… satisfaction?!

August was pleased?

Because he wanted Salamence to get humbled?

Correct.

August had sent it out specifically to teach it a lesson after its recent ego trip.

“Your Dragonite’s amazing, Lance,” August praised sincerely, recalling Salamence.

Lance: “……”

That didn’t sound sincere at all.

Still, with August down to a wounded Dragonite and Salamence KO’d, as long as he could deal with Gardevoir…

This is winnable!

Fueled by that thought, Lance’s confidence surged.

August’s Gardevoir may be strong—but not unbeatable.

Just as he clenched his fists in determination—

August said, “Well then… I guess it’s time to bring out my true true power.”

“...?”

True true power?

Lance had a very bad feeling.

Then August pulled out a Master Ball and held it high.

“Come forth—sovereign of the skies!”

He threw it.

ROOOOAAARRR!!!

The wind shifted. Clouds churned.

Golden-green light spiraled into the sky. A serpentine form uncoiled among the clouds.

Rayquaza.

The entire arena fell silent as the Legendary Dragon rose into view.

It coiled in the air above the stadium, the very air trembling in its presence.

Just a little Rayquaza shock for the audience...

Rayquaza gazed down at Lance’s Dragonite.

Its eyes said one thing: So you’re the one who bullied my little brother?

Dragonite: “.....”

Can I say it wasn’t me? Will you believe me?

Meanwhile, August and Lance were having a full conversation—telepathically.

[August (via Gardevoir’s link)]: So, Lance—how’s my Rayquaza? Cool, right?

[Lance]: You’re enjoying this, aren’t you?

He could’ve led with Rayquaza. Instead, he gave Lance hope—then dropped a nuke.

[August]: I’m doing this for you, you know. You’re about to be a Champion—can’t have you getting zeroed out, right?

[Lance]: ...Wow. Thanks, I guess.

[August]: Don’t mention it!

[Lance]: “...Dragonite, [Ice Punch].”

August sighed. Ungrateful...

“Rayquaza—[Dragon Pulse].”

Rayquaza roared.

ROAAARRR!

A glowing blast of draconic energy shot downward.

“Dodge it!” Lance barked.

Dragonite darted left and right in midair—but...

Dodging only gets you so far.

Even Mewtwo had needed psychic shielding to withstand Rayquaza.

And Dragonite was no Mewtwo.

As Dragonite climbed, nearing Rayquaza’s level—

[Dragon Pulse] curved—an angle it couldn’t dodge.

Dragonite had no choice but to meet it head-on.

[Ice Punch] vs. [Dragon Pulse].

It lasted a second.

Then Dragonite vanished inside the blast.

BOOM!

The pulse pierced the sky like a divine spear, exploding on the battlefield below. A crater spanning half the arena bloomed on impact.

Moments later—

Referee (swallowing hard): "Dragonite is unable to battle. Rayquaza wins".

The silent crowd finally gasped in collective awe.

Commentator: "...An overwhelming Rayquaza! As expected of the Legendary Pokémon said to surpass even Groudon and Kyogre! Iono—any thoughts on how Lance could respond?"

Iono glanced up at Rayquaza and shook his head.

Iono: "I got nothin’.

[Qishu.exe has stopped responding.]
[Just looking at Rayquaza makes it hard to breathe... Lance and his Pokémon still fighting is impressive in itself.]
[How did August even catch Rayquaza?! Tell us the story!!]

The chat spiraled off into speculation.

Lance stared at the serpent in the sky, took a deep breath, and shoved the panic aside.

Then he pulled out a Poké Ball.

“This won’t be easy… Aerodactyl—go!”

BANG!

Aerodactyl burst onto the field.

Before Rayquaza could move—

“[Mega Evolution]!”

HOOWAAAH—!

Light engulfed Aerodactyl as it transformed—dark spikes sprouting from its body. Even Rayquaza’s gaze sharpened slightly.

“[Stone Edge]!”

Mega Aerodactyl launched several massive stone spikes.

Given Rayquaza’s enormous body, each spike was scaled up accordingly—screaming through the air as they closed in.

But Rayquaza didn’t need a command. It fired another [Dragon Pulse]—obliterating the rocks before they could touch it.

The energy wave kept going—straight for Mega Aerodactyl.

But Mega Aerodactyl was fast.

Twisting through the sky with expert aerial maneuvering, it dodged the blast, closing the distance rapidly.

August’s eyes glinted. “Rayquaza—show it who rules the sky!”

Rayquaza gave Aerodactyl one look.

The air shifted.

Winds churned into a superstorm, swallowing the field.

No escape.

“[Protect]!” Lance called.

Mega Aerodactyl threw up a shimmering barrier just in time.

The wind slammed into it like a tidal wave, crashing Aerodactyl against the arena’s energy shield.

The barrier walls sparked violently.

Thankfully, an invisible Mew on August’s shoulder glowed blue—reinforcing the barrier and containing the damage.

When the storm cleared, Mega Aerodactyl’s shield was cracked all over.

It shot upward immediately.

But—

“Another [Hurricane].”

Before it got far, another storm blast crashed into it—slamming it against the shield again.

BOOM!

Aerodactyl tried to rise—

“Again.”

BOOM!

After the third [Hurricane], Aerodactyl could no longer continue.

The sky had a king.

Referee: "Aerodactyl is unable to battle. Rayquaza wins."

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T/N: this is just bullying, also! it was a kinggambit not a bisharp... sigh i forgot what chapter that was

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