The moment Blaine stepped onto the magma battlefield, his entire temperament transformed.
Sam could feel it clearly—heat radiated from Blaine not just physically, but spiritually. It was as if flames burned within him.
Crossing the narrow stone pillars above the flowing lava, Blaine reached the center of the field and shouted in a booming voice:
"Come on, Sam! Let me see the fire in your heart!!!"
Sam had seen this volcanic arena before in the anime, but standing here in person was a completely different experience.
Molten magma bubbled beneath his feet.
One misstep… and it would all be over.
He had always considered himself brave.
But now?
He admitted it.
He was scared.
Under Blaine's intense gaze, Sam clenched his fists, buried his fear deep inside, and stepped onto the battlefield.
Seeing this, Blaine nodded approvingly.
"Very good! Only a Trainer who dares to stand here is worthy of inheriting the will of fire!"
The will of fire…
Sam forced himself to focus on anything other than the lava below.
"It's been a long time since I've battled on this field," Blaine said excitedly. "Don't disappoint me, Sam!"
"I'll do my best, Mr. Blaine," Sam replied with a steady voice.
Blaine spread his arms wide, embracing the scorching heat.
"Come out—Magmar!!!"
Just as Sam expected.
Magmar.
According to the Pokédex, its body temperature can reach up to 2,200°F (about 1,200°C), and the hotter the environment, the more energized it becomes.
A volcano was its natural habitat.
This battlefield was perfect for it.
"Eye of Detection."
Pokémon: Magmar
Type: Fire
Strength: Mid-Gym Level
Potential: Elite
Sam exhaled quietly.
He had already decided to use Charizard for this match. If Magmar had been significantly stronger, he would have reconsidered.
But this—
This was perfect.
"Then I choose you—Charizard!!!"
The blazing heat stirred Sam's blood. At that moment, he completely forgot about the magma beneath him.
All he saw was the battle.
"ROOOAR!"
"GRAAAH!"
Before the match even officially began, both Pokémon entered full battle mode, roaring at each other in an attempt to dominate the field.
Neither side backed down.
"The rules are one-on-one. Each side may use only one Pokémon."
"Begin!!!"
The instant the word fell, both Pokémon moved.
Magmar leaped between the stone pillars with surprising agility, rapidly closing the distance.
Close combat?
Sam narrowed his eyes.
Magmar could have one of two Abilities:
Flame Body — Contact may cause burns.
Vital Spirit — Prevents sleep.
Judging by Blaine's aggressive approach, Sam was confident this Magmar had Flame Body.
Close combat would be dangerous.
Fortunately, Charizard had the advantage of flight.
"Charizard, take to the skies! Use Dragon Rage!"
Charizard soared upward, creating distance, and unleashed bursts of Dragon Rage from above, hoping to chip away at Magmar's stamina.
Blaine's eyes flashed with intensity.
"Don't dodge! Magmar, use Fire Blast! Burn through it!"
A massive flaming kanji-shaped blast formed before Magmar, radiating overwhelming heat.
Even from the edge of the arena, Sam could feel the pressure.
The Fire Blast collided with Dragon Rage—
—and instantly shattered it.
"Boom!!!"
Charizard's eyes widened in surprise, but it reacted immediately, beating its wings hard and rising higher just in time to narrowly avoid the incoming flames.
"Oh? Fast reflexes!" Blaine laughed.
Sam didn't relax.
"Charizard—Air Slash!"
Fire-type attacks would do little here. Air Slash was stronger, cleaner.
Charizard flapped its wings sharply, summoning slicing currents of wind. Pale blue blades formed in the air and shot downward toward Magmar.
The air itself seemed to crack under the pressure.
Sharp, whistling sounds echoed as the blades cut through the volcanic heat.
The clash was only just beginning.
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