Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [114]

Sabrina stared at the Team Rocket uniform in August’s hands.

There was no way she believed his claim that Eevee had accidentally wandered into her inner chambers.

From the very start, August had been subtly guiding the conversation—casually mentioning Sird’s visit to Saffron Gym, then using the battle and Gardevoir’s [Mind Plate] to distract her. Meanwhile, he had secretly sent Eevee to investigate and dig up evidence of her ties to Team Rocket.

Now it was clear—August’s real goal had never been the Gym challenge.

It was to expose her identity.

“Mr. August, that’s a trophy from my past battles against Team Rocket. Please return it.”

Even she didn’t believe her own words.

As she spoke, she discreetly used her psychic powers to unclip two Poké Balls from her belt, preparing for a fight.

Since she was exposed, the best course of action was to capture August and erase his memories of her connection to Team Rocket.

It would leave some inconsistencies, but that was still better than being outright exposed.

However—

Contrary to her expectations, August actually bought her excuse.

“Oh? So it’s just a trophy?”

“My apologies, then. My Eevee has caused you unnecessary trouble.”

August casually had Gardevoir return the uniform to Sabrina with [Psychic].

The white Rocket uniform floated toward her.

But just as it reached the halfway point—

Rip!

The fabric shredded into pieces midair, torn apart by Sabrina’s psychic energy.

August’s expression shifted to one of feigned surprise.

“Miss Sabrina, what’s the meaning of this?”

Sabrina’s face was cold. “Drop the act. You knew from the very beginning, didn’t you?”

At her words, August’s ‘surprise’ faded, replaced by an easy smile. “So you noticed? What a shame...”

Just a little more—if he had managed to get Gardevoir’s psychic energy closer to her, the situation would’ve been far more in his favor.

Now that her cover was blown, Sabrina felt unexpectedly calm.

“When did you figure it out? Was it because of Sird?”

She was certain she hadn’t slipped up. The only possible flaw was Sird himself.

“Sird? Not at all… I just made that part up.” August chuckled. “Actually, Lt. Surge told me about you.”

Sabrina scoffed.

Not a single word of that was believable.

If Surge had dared to expose her, Giovanni wouldn’t let him off the hook, let alone herself.

The only reason she was still talking to August was to buy time.

Shff!

A Drowzee appeared behind August, its claws raised to fire a [Hypnosis].

But—

Boom!

Before it could act, Gardevoir’s [Psyshock] sent it crashing into the wall, unconscious.

That was just a diversion.

In the instant Gardevoir’s attention shifted, Sabrina threw both of her Poké Balls.

Boom!

A Kadabra and an Espeon materialized alongside Alakazam.

All three attacked in unison.

Sabrina didn’t stop there—she activated a hidden switch.

The doors locked shut, and multiple Psychic-type Pokémon teleported into the room.

Unlike Lt. Surge, who relied on his underlings, Sabrina didn’t keep Team Rocket members in her gym.

To her, these Psychic Pokémon were far more reliable than ordinary grunts.

August took in the scene before him—

On one side, Sabrina’s three strongest Pokémon, led by her Elite Four-tier Alakazam.

On the other, a swarm of Psychic Pokémon surrounding him.

It was undeniable—Sabrina was a much bigger threat than Surge.

But…

“You think this is enough to take me down?”

Gardevoir raised a protective barrier with [Protect], blocking all incoming attacks.

Meanwhile, August pressed his hand against the [Keystone] on his wrist.

“Gardevoir!”

She nodded, clutching the [Mind Plate] in one arm while lifting a glowing [Mega Stone] with her other.

A dazzling light erupted, piercing through the barrier—

Sabrina’s eyes widened.

Her psychic senses told her—

Gardevoir’s power is skyrocketing!

I have to stop this!

Sabrina commanded her Pokémon to unleash a barrage of attacks—

[Psychic], [Psyshock], [Future Sight], [Psycho Cut]…

A storm of psychic energy crashed against Gardevoir’s barrier, sending ripples through it.

Even with her immense power, the shield trembled under the relentless assault.

Until finally—

Crack!

With a shattering sound, [Protect] collapsed.

The remaining attacks surged toward August and Gardevoir—

BOOM!

A massive explosion engulfed the battlefield.

“Is it over?”

Though the blast had been powerful, her instincts screamed otherwise.

She gestured for Alakazam to clear the smoke.

The dust settled, revealing—

Nothing.

Just a massive crater.

Then—

August’s voice drifted from behind her.

“Miss Sabrina, were you expecting something?”

“If a Gym Leader attempts to kill an examiner, their Gym will be forcibly shut down, you know.”

Sabrina whirled around, instantly recalling Alakazam to her side.

August was sitting in her chair, casually propping his head on one hand.

Eevee was curled up in his lap, grooming its fur.

And behind him—

Gardevoir.

Clad in her [Mega Evolution] form, her gown-like body now resembling an elegant black dress.

She perched on the armrest, one leg crossed over the other, exuding a quiet, terrifying presence.

[Teleport]?

And he still had time to strike a pose?

The thought popped into Sabrina’s mind against her will.

More importantly—

She could feel the overwhelming psychic energy emanating from Gardevoir.

Champion-level…

Sabrina’s heart sank.

She had completely underestimated him.

There was no way she could take him down now.

Even setting aside August’s own abilities, just Gardevoir alone was too much for her to handle.

As a psychic herself, no one understood better than her how impossible it was to fight a higher-tier Psychic-type Pokémon.

She fixed August with a long, unreadable stare.

“…This round is yours. You can hold onto the Saffron Gym for now.”

“But one day…”

She reached out, preparing to [Teleport] away with her Pokémon.

But—

Nothing happened.

She stood there, motionless.

Several seconds passed.

Sabrina’s expression darkened.

August chuckled.

“Did you really think I’d let you [Teleport] after knowing you’re a psychic?”

Her gaze shifted to him, her face rigid with frustration.

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