"ROOOAAAR!!"
Under Jagras's full suppression, Machoke's defense finally collapsed. The moment the ice barrier cracked, a heavy Body Slam came crashing down.
BOOM!!
Jagras's full weight crushed onto Machoke, forcing a muffled groan out of it.
"Machoke! Dynamic Punch!" Bea shouted urgently.
Even pinned and suppressed, Machoke moved. A trained fighter never stopped. Its fist gathered explosive force before slamming into Jagras's side.
BANG!!
"RAAAARGH!!"
Jagras roared in pain as a strange energy surged through its body, throwing it into confusion. Its movements became erratic and unstable.
"Now! Break free!"
Bea clenched her fist as Machoke forced itself up, regaining control and preparing to counterattack.
But the momentum shifted instantly.
"Jagras—Devour!"
"RAAAH!!"
Jagras's blood-red eyes locked onto its target as drool dripped from its jaws. Machoke froze for just a split second—
"…?!"
Jagras charged.
"Dynamic Punch again!"
Machoke struck, but—
CHOMP.
The attack didn't land.
It was caught.
Jagras bit down directly onto Machoke's fist.
"…WHAT?!"
Before Machoke could react, Jagras lifted its entire body—and swallowed.
"?!!!"
Bea's pupils shrank in shock. "What—what kind of move is THAT?!"
She instinctively looked toward Mustard.
He coughed awkwardly. "…It's a normal move. Your Pokémon isn't actually being eaten."
…Though it really looked like it.
Especially with that feral expression.
Inside Jagras, chaos erupted.
"MMF—!!"
Its belly bulged violently as Machoke struggled within.
"Machoke! Break out! Ice Punch!" Bea shouted.
But Su Yi had already reacted.
"Jagras—slam the ground!"
"…Huh?!"
Bea froze again.
Jagras lifted its body—
And smashed down.
BOOM!
Again.
BOOM!
Again.
Each impact transferred directly inside.
"URGH—!!"
Machoke couldn't even stabilize itself, let alone counterattack.
Mustard sighed softly. "…He figured it out that fast. That move's weakness… and how to fix it. What a talent."
Even Jagras couldn't sustain that for long. Breathing heavily, it finally stopped.
"Spit it out. End it," Su Yi said calmly.
"RAA—!"
PUUUK—!!
Machoke was expelled, its body covered in corrosive damage. It staggered, barely able to stand.
"Dragon Claw!"
"Dynamic Punch!"
Both commands came out at the same time—
But Machoke was too slow.
Too disoriented.
SLASH!!
Machoke collapsed.
"…Why?" Bea frowned. "…That shouldn't have finished it…"
Su Yi answered calmly, "While inside, its defense kept dropping. And it stayed longer than Inteleon last time… it had nothing left."
Bea fell silent.
"…That's… a terrifying way to fight."
Reckless. Brutal. Relentless.
Devour. Weaken. Finish.
A perfect predator cycle.
Su Yi shrugged slightly. "If I tame real monsters later… you'll see what terrifying really means."
"I won't hesitate anymore!"
Bea slapped her cheeks, forcing herself to refocus.
"Go—Sirfetch'd!"
"YAHM!"
A knight stepped onto the field, sword and shield ready, confidence radiating from its stance.
Su Yi smiled faintly. "…Nice choice."
He recalled Jagras and threw another Poké Ball.
"Your turn."
Kulu-Ya-Ku.
"GAWAA!"
"Swords Dance!"
Golden blades spun around Sirfetch'd as its attack power surged.
"Don't let it set up!"
"Kulu—Fury Attack!"
Kulu rushed forward, pecking rapidly.
CLACK! CLACK!
The shield blocked two hits, but Kulu circled quickly, using its height to strike the head.
"YAH—!"
Sirfetch'd flinched—but the buff was complete.
"Now—Brutal Swing!"
The leek weapon spun like a staff.
"Rock Smash—defend!"
Kulu formed a stone barrier—
CLANG!!
Blocked.
"Break it—Brick Break!"
CRACK!!
The stone shattered instantly.
"…Too strong," Su Yi muttered under his breath.
"Kulu—Peck!"
The attack came again—
But was blocked perfectly.
Sword and shield.
Balanced.
Reliable.
Su Yi narrowed his eyes.
"…You're setting it up."
"Swords Dance… Brutal Swing… Brick Break…"
"…Then comes the finisher."
Bea's gaze sharpened.
"Sirfetch'd—Meteor Assault!"
"YAHM!!"
Sirfetch'd lowered its stance before charging forward like a knight's lance. Light gathered around it as power surged, unstoppable.
"Kulu—DON'T RUN!"
Su Yi shouted.
"You're locked—don't panic!"
Sirfetch'd closed the distance like a siege weapon.
"…Now—DODGE!"
Kulu moved—
But—
Too late.
💥 BOOOOM!!!
"GAWAA—!!"
Kulu was sent flying, crashing heavily into the ground.