Chapter 438: Can't Carry
Although Specter's Shadow Ball was a bit different from others'…
Alright, it was very different!
But the effect was surprisingly great.
After all, it had turned a long-range explosion into a close-range detonation. A direct hit, a soul-crushing blow, super effective!
It had even triggered the additional effect of Shadow Ball on the first hit!
After the dark fireworks exploded, the Excadrill's body was covered in a large amount of dark energy residue, which corroded its body with a sizzling sound.
The chance-based additional effect of Shadow Ball: lowering the opponent's special defense!
Who would have thought it would trigger on the very first hit!
The commentator also noticed it immediately.
"This Shadow Ball from Gengar is incredibly effective! It triggered the defense-lowering effect right away! Was it luck? But it doesn't seem like it was entirely…"
Specter cackled, as if to retort: Of course not! This great one relies on skill!
A direct, point-blank, manually-detonated shot. Isn't it easy to break through its defense?
Roman's reaction was: I don't understand, but I'm deeply shaken!
Arthur's Pokémon can really bring unexpected surprises!
Now that the situation was turning in their favor, Arthur decided to go with the flow.
When his opponent used Horn Drill again, he commanded, "Now! Disable!"
Using Disable to seal the Excadrill's best move, Horn Drill, and then—
"Use Shadow Ball again! Let's fight to the end!"
There was no need to hesitate!
In this match, a bloody battle to the very end!
Since the first hit had already broken its defense, there was no reason not to press the advantage!
You thought that just because Specter gained a weakness to Ground after Mega Evolving, you could wear him down? Then let's see if you can withstand this level of damage first!
Specter was about to turn up the heat!
With its Horn Drill sealed, Roman had to settle for High Horsepower!
A ferocious charge versus a close-range, self-destructing energy ball, a thunderous clash!
In the gap between their skill cooldowns, both sides continued to fight. Metal claws and ghostly fists clashed again and again! It made the blood pump!
The commentator was in a state of ecstatic joy!
"So exciting! A sudden all-out assault from both sides, no detours, no evasion! Punch for punch, a fight to the death!! It seems both sides have gotten fired up in this round! This kind of head-on clash is just so shocking! I haven't seen such a thrilling battle in a long time! This is a visual feast that cannot be missed!!"
The commentator was using all his praise!
But every duel has a winner and a loser!
Even the most magnificent feast will eventually come to an end.
In the end, it was Specter who was the last one standing!
"Gya gya!!"
After a fierce battle, his strange laugh was much weaker, but it couldn't hide his joy.
The feel of this round was great!
With this, Arthur had tied the score once again!
It was 3-3!
And with this, Arthur had also gained the right to switch Pokémon mid-battle!
For the seventh round, the fired-up Specter continued to fight!
And at this point, Roman's choices were really running out…
He still had three Pokémon left that could fight, but two of their slots were already locked in—
His remaining ace, Poliwrath, and the Sceptile that had set up the swamp for his Swampert at the beginning.
Sceptile's typing was too awkward. The Grass type, along with the Bug type, were the two underachievers of the eighteen Pokémon types. Their weaknesses were as numerous as the stars…
Whether it was fighting the Poison-type Specter or the Fire-type Old Flame, the Sceptile was at a disadvantage.
So, Roman was only left with his last counter-pick Pokémon!
But on Arthur's side, he still had two aces in good condition!
How could he fight?
To this point, Arthur hadn't even sent out Old Flame. His condition had been perfectly preserved!
Hard to handle…
It was really hard to handle…
In the end, after a long period of thought, Roman had no choice but to send out his remaining ace, Poliwrath.
To withstand the pressure from Specter!
To this, Arthur also showed great respect!
After a brief exchange to wear it down, he decisively recalled Specter.
Switch Pokémon!
Fortunately, the Poliwrath could still hold its item.
But unfortunately, it was now about to face Arthur's strongest ace, who had not yet been worn down or stalled at all, and was in perfect condition!
Old Flame, take the stage!
"ROAR!!"
A deafening roar, venting the frustration Old Flame had been holding in for a long time.
Today, it was finally his turn to take the stage!
If he didn't get out there soon, all the glory would be stolen by the juniors!
Arthur also understood Old Flame's thoughts.
So at the start, he gave the most aggressive command—
"Old Flame, evolve! Then use Belly Drum! Go all out!!"
For a moment, the opposing Poliwrath couldn't help but tremble.
The opponent also has Belly Drum? This is not good, Master!
Roman was also at a loss.
"Poliwrath, Belly Drum! Let's go for broke!"
He had no other choice but to go all in.
Poliwrath was suffering…
In this entire match, he had already taken down Mismagius, defeated Little Lapras, and forced back the great Gengar. And now he had to face a Charizard…
Two of the team's three points had been scored by him!
Even an ace Pokémon has its limits!
Can't carry. I really can't carry anymore…
After both Pokémon had used Belly Drum, the intensity of this round was maxed out, even more shocking than the previous clash between Specter and Excadrill!
The commentator was even more excited, so excited that his tongue was tied and he momentarily forgot his words.
During this time, every basic attack on the field was like a skill!
Every attacking move exchanged by the two sides was like a clash of ultimates!
Explosions, dragon roars, and the sound of cutting through the air were endless!
A pillar of water shooting into the sky and a dragon claw tearing through the air crashed together with a thunderous boom!
Under this high-intensity confrontation, the winner was also decided with exceptional speed.
In less than a minute, the scarred Poliwrath fell onto its back on the ground, unable to get up again.
Its eyes seemed to say: Master, I really did my best…
Poliwrath's career was a field of no regrets.
The referee raised his flag: "Poliwrath is unable to battle!"
Roman recalled his Pokémon with a blank expression.
His last ace had also fallen.
However, life is never at its most desperate; it can always get worse.
Roman had not yet realized that this was just the beginning of his collapse!
In a short time, he would have to repeat this silent act of recalling his Pokémon again and again.
Because at this moment, Old Flame was unstoppable!
Without an ace to hold him in check, after the boost from Belly Drum, Old Flame was on a rampage!
A three-for-one!
After defeating the Poliwrath, Old Flame took down the next two rounds at an extremely fast pace!
Roman's counter-picks were not as targeted as a tactical master like Leo's. They couldn't hold back the bloodlusted Old Flame.
As for the Sceptile… after its "armor break," it was taken down extremely quickly.
It truly proved the saying: hesitation leads to defeat, but decisiveness leads to a swift death.
The subsequent two rounds ended very quickly.
As if in the blink of an eye, Roman, who had been leading before the halfway point, had been swept!
The final score was 6-3!
Arthur had flattened the current singles champion of the Kubfu Alliance with a stunning point difference!
In that moment, the entire stadium erupted!
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