I caught a Pokémon

Good grief, although he didn't create a waterspout, he did create a huge whirlpool!

How is this different from what we just discussed?

It's just one above the water and the other below!

How awful!

He wanted to question the man: Didn't we agree not to use this move?

But just as he was about to speak, he thought about it and then helplessly shut his mouth.

Indeed, although both were caused by tornadoes, they should not be called waterspouts, but rather water whirlpools.

From this perspective, Xia You was indeed not lying to him...

But the more he thought about it, the angrier he became!

But anger aside, the battles that need to be fought still need to be fought.

Fortunately, he had encountered whirlpools many times before, and dealing with them was not as troublesome as dealing with waterspouts, so it was still acceptable.

Moreover, Adam was smarter this time. He didn't deal with the Dragonite immediately. Instead, he had Magikarp and Poliwag work together to defeat Milotic first. Only after Milotic lost its ability to battle did he turn his attention to the Dragonite!

Believe it or not, this actually swayed the situation in his favor for a time, making it seem like as long as he kept up the good work, he could win the battle!

Unfortunately, he underestimated the power of Dragonite.

Even when facing two opponents, Dragonite did not fall into a disadvantageous position. In fact, it performed exceptionally well and even managed to take on two opponents at once!

After a long stalemate, it suddenly gained momentum and defeated both the Mosquito King and the Catfish King in one fell swoop!

Chapter 693 Ups and Downs of Feelings

Adam hadn't expected this outcome.

Despite having already considered this Dragonite as its biggest rival and prioritizing dealing with the troublesome Milotic, focusing instead on defeating Dragonite, it turned out that Dragonite's abilities were ultimately underestimated.

The Dragonite's performance just now was absolutely amazing!

Under the combined attack of the two Pokémon, Dragonite, unlike its own Delicious, grew stronger with each battle and even launched its own attack. Not only was it not defeated, but it also forced the two Pokémon to retreat!

Although there are always areas that can't be covered, allowing my King Magikarp and Poliwag to occasionally attack Dragonite, it's clear to anyone with eyes that Dragonite still has the upper hand!

But... how can it be so strong?

It's definitely a Pokémon that can compete in the Rainbow Tournament right now and at least make it into the top eight!

Could it be this person's ace Pokémon?

Looking at the two Pokémon floating motionless on the water, he sighed and recalled Kingkine and Poliwag.

However, although it failed, there was some good news as well.

After two battles, and now facing two opponents in one, this Dragonite looks to be in poor condition and is no longer able to fight a third round.

In the third round, he will field his ace Pokémon, but without Dragonite, how will this man cope?

Thinking of this, he felt a little better.

However, upon further reflection, he realized that the opponent still had three Pokémon that hadn't yet appeared, and his Milotic would have to fight all three of them alone, causing his mood to sink again.

By this point, he was no longer thinking about winning big or teaching the man a lesson. Now he was just hoping to win the game by chance, or at the very least, to draw!

Yes, my mood changed that quickly.

After just two matches, his morale was almost completely shattered!

Xia You first recalled Milotic into its Poké Ball, and after Dragonite landed back beside her, she patted its big belly.

"Well done, now take a good rest."

Xia You recalled Dragonite into its Poké Ball, and when she looked up, she saw Adam on the other side releasing his last Pokémon.

The next round, the third, will be a one-on-one duel.

Needless to say, Adam was destined to go all out at this time, and the Pokémon he would send out would naturally be his ace Pokémon—Mildora!

Since arriving in Hoenn, Xia You has encountered a total of three Milotics, including her own.

Besides Adam, the other one is Milotic, the Pokémon Coordinator named Rob during the Slateport Contest!

Needless to say, its own evolution was only recently completed, and it cannot yet be compared to their Milotic.

I just don't know whether Adam's or Rob's Milotic is stronger!

However, you will soon have a clear understanding!

Once released, Adam's Milotic displayed the same graceful posture as its trainer, slowly stretching its body on the platform.

I must say, under the lights of the dojo, its scales seemed to shimmer and were indeed very eye-catching!

This also shows that the trainer you have determines the Pokémon you get. It's easy to imagine that Adam must have won the favor and hearts of many ladies with it!

So what should we use to deal with it?

Xia You ran her fingers over her Poké Ball, and finally decided to use this Milotic to practice while she still had three chances to make a mistake!

After all, such an opportunity is rare, so we must create the greatest value!

Thinking of this, he tossed the Poké Ball and released his MetalGreymon.

When the MetalGreymon appeared, Adam was surprised for a moment, looking at this Pokémon that had not yet evolved to its final stage, and was not sure what Xia You was up to.

Considering that Milotic, which had only recently evolved, was also sent out by this man, why is he sending out this MetalGreymon now? Is it because he doesn't have any other powerful Pokémon left?

Or do they think they can defeat me with just one Pokémon?

Although Adam didn't understand what Xia You was thinking, it was clear that a good opportunity was right in front of him!

Whether they can salvage their image in front of Rukia or turn the tide of battle depends on this fight!

As the referee signaled the start of the match again, both Pokémon launched their attacks simultaneously in the next second.

The metal monster floated on a step and launched the first attack using telekinesis. However, it was obvious that such a move would be difficult to succeed in a battlefield surrounded by water.

Milotic simply dived into the water, easily dodging the psychic attack, and then quietly approached MetalGreymon from underwater, launching a surprise attack.

Xia You was naturally on guard against this move, so she didn't let Adam succeed. However, inevitably, the two Pokémon also got closer together, allowing Milotic to fully utilize its advantages in terms of terrain and strength.

And what follows is a real, hard-fought battle.

All I can say is that it was Adam's ace Pokémon. Despite Xia You's skillful command and MetalGreymon's excellent performance, Milotic still managed to find an opportunity to defeat it after a few rounds!

The metal monster fell from mid-air and plummeted straight into the pool below, but before it could even hit the surface, Xia You took out a Poké Ball and recalled it.

Adam finally breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the butler referee confirm that he had won the round, and the pressure was not as great as before.

Great, another one defeated! And Milotic is still in good condition. It seems that as long as we defeat the next Pokémon, we will get closer and closer to victory!

Compared to Adam's ecstatic joy, Xia You showed no change in expression, nor even the slightest fluctuation in her heart.

After all, he knew that he was destined to lose the battle just now.

This wasn't because he lacked confidence in his Pokémon; rather, through the first two rounds of battle, he could see that Adam's Pokémon were actually quite excellent and not so easily defeated. It was just that they encountered his own Dragonite, which led to their defeat.

Among such average strength, Milotic, as the ace Pokémon, is naturally even more powerful. It seems that MetalGreymon would be too much of a stretch to fight against it.

So what's next...?

Without hesitation, Xia You took out a Poké Ball once again, and after a flash of blue light, his Eevee appeared on a platform!

Watching the Eevee excitedly jumping around on various platforms, Adam couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

How is this getting more and more outrageous?

The MetalGreymon from before was alright, at least it was still in its second stage and had some strength, but this Eevee in front of me hasn't even chosen an evolution path yet. Is sending such a weak Pokémon really a serious challenge to me?

Thinking about this, he couldn't help but doubt Xia You's motives.

It wasn't that he guessed Xia You was using him as a training ground, but rather that his preconceived notion of Xia You made him think that Xia You was using such a weak Pokémon to humiliate him!

That's perfect!

He couldn't help but think to himself—keep fighting like this, and when I defeat all your Pokémon, let's see how you regret it!

However, when the second battle of the third round began, Adam realized that he had misunderstood Xia You.

He discovered that this Eevee was performing even better than the MetalGreymon!

Whether in attack, defense, or jumping ability, it is outstanding compared to its kind. Contrary to its seemingly harmless appearance, it is quite threatening.

Even if it falls into the water during a Milotic attack, it can use its 'dog paddle' to quickly swim back to the steps!

This caused Milotic some trouble, but fortunately Milotic was ultimately more skilled and could move freely in the pool. Although it took more effort, it finally defeated the energetic Eevee.

However, Adam couldn't laugh at the result.

Although Milotic won the match, his condition seems to have worsened. While he is not seriously injured, he is basically on par with Dragonite, who has already rested for two matches. If he were to face Dragonite again now, he would have no chance of winning!

Ugh……

Even Adam himself could feel it. This gym battle was the most nerve-wracking one he had ever experienced since becoming a gym leader. His emotions had gone up and down several times, and his heart simply couldn't take the torment anymore!

Under his gaze, Xia You retrieved the unconscious Eevee and then reached for her waist.

As Xia You held a Poké Ball in her hand, Adam's heart jumped!

With a powerful throw, Xia You's fifth Pokémon finally made its appearance.

However, to his relief, Xia You's Pokémon in the battle was not Dragonite, but a Combusken!

What on earth is he up to?!

Seeing this Pokémon that was completely unsuitable and shouldn't have been on the field, Adam was completely baffled by Xia You's thoughts.

Using a Fire-type Pokémon to challenge the Water Gym?

What kind of strategy is this?!

Could it be that, like the Eevee from before, this Pokémon is also very strong? Strong enough to completely ignore type advantages and disadvantages?

But thinking about it, it's obvious that this is impossible.

Let alone the second-stage evolved Merach right in front of us, even if Blaziken came, would it dare to say that Milotic could defeat me in this kind of arena?

and many more……

Adam's heart skipped a beat when he glanced at Milotic, whose condition was extremely poor at the moment.

Perhaps...it really is possible...

On this side, after sending out the strong chickens, Xia You's gaze also sharpened.

In fact, after being worn down by MetalGreymon and Eevee, he sent out Broccolier, intending to settle the score with Adam at this moment!

It's time to make a clean break!

When the battle began, Adam suddenly sensed Xia You's intense desire to attack, unlike in the previous two battles!

Although he could sense that the man was looking for a chance to win during the battle with MetalGreymon and Eevee just now, that was just a normal feeling, not nearly as obvious as it is now!

Under Xia You's command, the Mighty Chicken leaped from one platform to another, searching for any possible opportunities as it moved.

Actually, if Adam calmed down, he could have used Water-type moves to slowly wear down Combusken in the water. Given enough time, as Combusken's stamina decreased, he would have easily defeated it.

But Adam was too impatient, or rather, he was too eager to defeat Xia You's Pokémon in front of Ryukia and prove himself.

Even though he knew that Xia You was sending out a Fire-type Pokémon at this time to provoke him, he just couldn't calm down. In his eyes, this man who had kidnapped Little Ryukia was so annoying and unbearable no matter what he did!

This also meant that he didn't choose to hide in the water for ranged attacks, but instead semi-submerged in the water, engaging in a grappling battle with Mighty Chicken from platform to platform!

Judging from his posture, he exuded an aura of determination to prove himself equal to Xia You!

Actually, from a common-sense perspective, this method is not wrong.

After all, water beats fire, and in this kind of arena, it has an advantage no matter how it fights. But the mistake was that Adam shouldn't have given the strong chicken any chance to get close!

Of course, this was also related to his serious underestimation of Xia You's command.

It was just a fleeting opportunity, but Xia You seized it immediately, using a double kick during the jump to send Milotic flying onto the steps!

"What!?"

Adam was in his own rhythm, still thinking of giving orders to continue the attack, when he suddenly saw Milotic being kicked out of the water. He was stunned at first, and then his expression changed drastically!

A fish out of water encountering a chicken on the shore—you can imagine what will happen.