Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

All I saw was...

Giovanni's Mega Beedrill seized the opportunity to pursue, already closing in on the side of the Mega Beedrill that was flying backward.

Those sharp, gleaming compound eyes, along with their poised, long stingers, had already locked onto Xia Yan's Super Beedrill's weak spot.

Upon hearing Xia Yan's reminder, the Mega Beedrill reacted immediately, its mechanical, electric wings flapping incessantly, attempting to reverse the powerful force that was causing it to retreat uncontrollably.

Even in that brief moment, it seemed a bit too late in the face of two incredibly fast Beedrill.

boom!!!

All the audience heard was a loud, deafening roar.

In the already somewhat fragmented area, in a large, cracked crater, amidst the thick dust, Xia Yan's Super Beedrill lay there, its face contorted in pain.

Meanwhile, Giovanni's Super Beedrill gently rubbed its spear, watching this scene from its superior position.

"That's it?"

A casual remark from Sakaki came over.

Xia Yan's expression darkened.

Is Boss Sakaki mocking people?

Lying amidst the ruins, Mega Beedrill watched Giovanni's Mega Beedrill's light, airy movements, its expression as dark as Xia Yan's.

I was looked down upon.

Supported by its long needle, the super-sized bee shakily stood up.

It flapped its wings and hovered again.

A giant Beedrill staring directly at Giovanni.

Although it was very resentful, Mega Beedrill knew that there was indeed a significant gap between its strength and Giovanni's Mega Beedrill.

These gaps.

Even with its rich combat experience, it cannot make up for it.

Furthermore, the fact that its fighting style is so similar to that of Giovanni's Super Beedrill makes these slight differences in strength all the more apparent.

but.

Knowing this is one thing, but giving up simply because of insufficient strength is neither Beedrill's nor Xia Yan's character.

When Giovanni's Super Beedrill saw its defiant gaze, a barely perceptible smile appeared on its face.

That's the look in her eyes.

It had owned it more than once in the past.

Without that kind of gaze, how can one continuously grow stronger?

Of course, it wasn't just Beedrill that refused to admit defeat; Natsuhiko did too.

"Hard power?"

Xia Yan murmured softly.

His head jerked up.

He suddenly grinned, meeting Sakaki's gaze.

If we lack hard power, let's make up for it using the same methods that protagonists always use.

Suddenly, Xia Yan's eyes turned serious.

A sharp, chilling voice rang out.

Beedrill!

"Hiss!"

Super Beedrill responded immediately.

For an instant.

It seemed as if an invisible but real and strong bond had formed between Xia Yan and Super Beedrill.

This bond facilitated a complete spiritual connection between Xia Yan and Super Beedrill.

At this moment, Xia Yan and Mega Beedrill were completely in sync.

at the same time.

The Mega Beedrill, which had already undergone its super evolution, suddenly emitted wisps of blue flame-like energy, like tiny flames.

In the blink of an eye, it was as if a wildfire had spread throughout my body.

"what is this?"

"No, hasn't it already undergone super evolution?"

"Can it evolve further?"

The audience members who witnessed this scene were all in an uproar.

Can a Pokémon that has already undergone one Mega Evolution evolve again?

Although the World Championships stipulate that each player can only choose to use one enhancement method.

but.

Xia Yan neither took out the key nor used any items such as "Z-Crystal" or "Max Bracer".

I originally thought Xia Yan would suffer an epic nerf in this tournament, but it seems like... Xia Yan has found a new way to "cheat" again?

"No, this is a bond, not a super evolution!"

Inside the private room, the bright red eyes of the person watching this scene shone with brilliance.

He is the most qualified to speak on the topic of "explosive growth".

"Is this what Xia Yan meant by 'Bond Evolution'?" Wataru wasn't much better off than Akane, clenching his fists.

Xia Yan can't fall here, otherwise how will he fight Xia Yan?

Yes.

Bond Evolution!

Moreover, it's a bond evolution after a super evolution!

Sakaki and his Mega Beedrill looked at Natsuhiko and the Mega Beedrill undergoing its transformation with great surprise.

"Bonds?"

to be frank.

This was something Giovanni hadn't expected.

"Hiss—piss—"

Xia Yan's Super Beedrill aura surged rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Hiss?"

Giovanni's Super Beedrill stared blankly for a moment.

It could clearly sense that Xia Yan's Super Beedrill was now no less powerful than its own.

even.

It even has a slight edge over it?

What kind of cheat is that? I'll tell Giovanni to buy one too.

boom--

As the rainbow light, which resembled flames, dissipated, Xia Yan's Mega Beedrill reappeared in everyone's sight.

Its appearance hasn't changed much.

If I had to say something...

It was at this moment that the tip of Xia Yan's super-sized Beedrill was surrounded by a thin layer of unknown, blue, flame-like energy.

And its mechanical wings, filled with electric current, seemed to have swelled to more than twice their original size.

"Go, Beedrill."

Xia Yan silently said to himself.

hum-

The next moment.

Giovanni's expression suddenly changed slightly.

Then, Giovanni's Super Beedrill suddenly swung its long needle and pierced through.

boom! ! !

With a sudden, enormous roar, Giovanni's Mega Beedrill, which had previously been able to overpower Xia Yan's Mega Beedrill, was sent flying backward at an extremely fast speed.

His eyes were filled with disbelief.

No.

Isn't this a bit too much?

hum-

Before it could think for long, the super-sized bee, having undergone another metamorphosis, was already upon it.

Upon seeing this, Giovanni's Super Beedrill's eyes turned serious.

I was so angry I almost laughed.

Do they really think this can bridge the gap in strength between the two sides?

Quickly regaining his balance, Giovanni's Super Beedrill charged forward instead of retreating, meeting the attack head-on.

bang bang bang-

A continuous roar echoed throughout the arena.