"Ding~ Triggered Quest: Eliminate the Guzzlord!"
"An Ultra Beast that hunts Pokémon. Its entire life is steeped in sin. It nearly devoured your Charizard."
"Such a heinous aberration cannot be allowed to continue its evil deeds!"
"Eliminate the Guzzlord to complete the mission!"
"Mission Rewards: Super Saiyan Physique (Modified Version) x1, Kaio-ken (Skill Card) x1, Energy Cubes x2..."
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At that moment, Aaron heard the System's indignant voice ring in his ears, as if it loathed these Ultra Beasts for slaughtering adorable Pokémon.
"Just what I wanted."
Aaron's expression was frosty as he spoke calmly.
"ROOOAR!"
Charizard let out a furious roar at Guzzlord, as if issuing a fresh challenge.
"Greninja, come back."
"Leave the rest to Charizard."
Aaron called out.
"Grenin."
Greninja nodded, flashed back to Aaron's side, and narrowed its half-lidded eyes.
"GRAAAAAH..."
Guzzlord's eyes burned with rage as it released a deep, abyssal roar at Charizard.
A defeated opponent dares to provoke it again. It truly has a death wish.
Guzzlord's body lit up with a silver glow as it charged straight at Charizard.
Move: Heavy Slam.
The greater the weight difference, the stronger the power.
Aaron couldn't help but laugh when he saw Guzzlord using a Steel-type move on Charizard.
As expected, a Pokémon without a Trainer is like a headless fly.
His Fire- and Dragon-type Charizard, combined with its Ability, has only a quarter of the normal damage taken from Steel-type moves.
This was nothing more than a tickle.
"Charizard."
"Use Flamethrower!"
Aaron spoke calmly.
Flamethrower.
Charizard's only Apotheosis-tier move.
[Move Name: Flamethrower]
[Type: Fire]
[Power: 180 (Apotheosis-tier power doubled)]
[Level: Apotheosis]
[Cast Speed: Instant (Priority +1)]
[Description: Unleashes a searing stream of flames at the enemy. May inflict Burn...]
[Special Effects: Permanently increases Fire-type power by 25%. Guarantees Burn on hit, steadily draining the enemy's HP...]
[Description: The moment of explosion is the most beautiful. Burn... burn...]
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Terrifying. A Flamethrower with 180 power.
Add the 25% boost from its special effect, the 50% boost from Fire Dragon Slayer, and the 50% same-type bonus.
180 + 180 × 1.25 = 405 power.
That's all that needs to be said.
Fire-type moves are meant for overwhelming offense.
"ROOOAR!"
Charizard opened its jaws and roared.
A mass of golden-red flames gathered in its mouth, blazing like a miniature sun as it surged forward toward the charging Guzzlord.
The golden-red inferno swallowed Guzzlord whole.
"BOOOOM!"
"GRAAAAAH!"
A massive explosion echoed throughout the valley.
Sparks scattered through the air as thick smoke billowed outward. A deep, pained roar rang from within the smoke.
Guzzlord was blasted several meters back by the raging flames and slammed heavily into the ground.
Its body was scorched black, golden-red flames still clinging to it and continuing to burn.
"GRAAAAH..."
Guzzlord writhed on the ground, letting out a low, abyssal groan.
Clearly, that Flamethrower had dealt considerable damage.
Fortunately, Guzzlord had massive HP and a 50% resistance to Fire-type attacks.
Otherwise, that blow would have sent it straight to the afterlife.
Even so, it wasn't enough to finish it.
This Guzzlord was simply too durable, and at Mid-Gym level, it wasn't something that could be taken down in a single strike.
Aaron's eyes sharpened as he spoke slowly.
"Charizard. Then use your strongest form."
"Lightning Flame Dragon Mode."
"Activate!"
As his words fell, Charizard's pupils shrank, a flash of lightning flickering within them.
"BOOOOM!"
"CRACK! CRACK! CRACK!"
Blazing flames erupted from Charizard's body as arcs of lightning danced wildly around it like serpents.
Its aura surged outward like a raging tide, sweeping in all directions.
"BZZZZT..."
A terrifying pressure rippled through the air, sending waves rolling outward.
Lightning Flame Dragon Mode activated.
Thunderflame Dragon: Fire- and Electric-type skill power increased by 50%. Attack and Special Attack increased by 3 levels. Speed increased by 2 levels.
"ROOOOAR!"
Feeling the immense power coursing through its body, Charizard threw its head back and roared, as if announcing the arrival of its invincible might.
"Charizard. Finish it."
"Final Flamethrower!"
Aaron's cold command came from behind.
Flames and lightning flashed in Charizard's eyes.
"ROOOOOAR!"
Charizard roared thunderously, opening its jaws as a dense torrent of golden-red flames burst forth.
Like a colossal fire dragon, it surged straight toward Guzzlord.
Seeing the terrifying inferno, fear flashed across Guzzlord's eyes.
It hurriedly opened its massive mouth as a white light gathered within.
Move: Swallow.
Activated.
Guzzlord intended to devour the Flamethrower and use it to restore its wounds.
"BOOOOM!"
The blazing golden-red flames slammed straight into Guzzlord's mouth.
The terrifying energy detonated instantly inside.
Guzzlord's entire body glowed red-hot like a furnace.
A deep fear filled its eyes.
Then a deafening explosion erupted into the sky.
"BOOOOOM!"
A massive mushroom cloud rose upward, blasting apart the clouds.
Countless flames rained down like meteors, as if a volcano had erupted.
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