Precisely because of that, deep astonishment could also be heard in his voice. From the perspective of raising, that Lucario's development was clearly below expectations, but the result of the battle showed a completely different situation.
It was evident that Lucario also possessed Quasi-Elite-level combat power, only its strength manifested in perception, not in physicality.
But Lucario was a Fighting-type Pokémon! What kind of raising method exactly had they used on it?
"It seems the battle between Kommo-o and Lucario will hardly produce any result. Now everything will depend on the other battles."
Another guest shook his head and shifted his gaze toward the rest of the field.
Boom, boom, boom!
The battle continued intensely.
"No way, Captain Jason and the others' Pokémon are falling into a disadvantage!"
"Why did they choose this way of fighting? If they had used another approach, perhaps they would not have won, but they certainly would not be suppressed like this!"
The students of Ironvale City Pokémon University were filled with confusion and frustration; they felt a knot in their chests and could not understand what was happening.
"So in frontal combat, they are being suppressed, just as we expected?"
Seeing the situation, Jason and the others shook their heads and then turned their gazes toward Lucario.
Although everyone else in the stadium thought Lucario was desperately dodging Kommo-o's attacks, they, who knew Lucario's true strength, had a completely different idea.
In reality, Lucario was simply playing with Kommo-o. If it truly wanted to avoid the battle, it could leave the field at any moment using the Teleport move.
And furthermore, with its terrifying long-range attack power, including Kommo-o, almost no Pokémon could withstand a single one of its blows.
"I already told you, but you insisted on trying."
Ethan shrugged. The truth was that he did not really care much how the battle developed.
If he wanted, Lucario could truly end it in an instant. But if he did that, Jason and the others would have no chance to shine.
"Lucario, use Heal Pulse!"
At that moment, Ethan had Lucario intervene.
Then, a flash suddenly lit up Lucario's eyes.
The power of aura it had been using until then to anticipate Kommo-o abruptly condensed, causing Kommo-o's body to freeze for an instant.
Immediately afterward, a faint green light gathered in Lucario's hands and split into four luminous spheres that directly entered the bodies of its four companions.
In the next instant, the exhaustion completely disappeared from the faces of Ironvale City Pokémon University's four Pokémon, their injuries quickly recovered, and they threw themselves at their opponents once again.
The situation of the battle immediately changed. With their energy fully restored, the Pokémon of Ironvale City Pokémon University came to occupy the advantage.
Fortunately, the five Pokémon of Redrock City Pokémon University maintained their combat formation, and thanks to their mutual cooperation, they managed to continue resisting the attacks of Ironvale City Pokémon University's team.
"But what the hell is this?"
"Is that Lucario a healing Pokémon?"
Seeing that, the spectators were stunned.
And moreover, with a single use of the Heal Pulse move, it had returned four Pokémon to their optimal condition. The power of that healing move was not normal!
But... could Lucario really become a healing Pokémon?
"Is its healing ability that strong?"
At the other end of the stadium, the students of Arcaia City Pokémon University were also watching the battle.
The female students from the medicine group who knew Ethan, upon seeing Lucario's healing level, were also left with their mouths half open.
"Now I remember. That Lucario had been raised with a special attack orientation, right?"
"And now it turns out it has started learning healing moves. He really is a strange guy."
Some of the people who knew Ethan could not help shaking their heads helplessly.
Boom, boom, boom!
The battle on the field continued.
Seeing his companions gradually fall into a disadvantage, the captain of Redrock City Pokémon University's team began to grow nervous.
But under the combined use of the power of aura and the Detect move, Lucario seemed almost capable of seeing the future.
Although Kommo-o had already unleashed all its strength, it was still unable to touch Lucario.
"Forget Lucario!"
"Kommo-o, go help the others!"
Finally, the captain of Redrock City Pokémon University could not endure it anymore and gave Kommo-o the order.
"Lucario, finish it!"
Seeing Kommo-o turn around to retreat, Lucario's gaze sharpened.
Then, an Aura Sphere in which mental energy and aura power had fused condensed in its hands and shot directly toward Kommo-o.
Caught completely off guard, Kommo-o was struck head-on by that super Aura Sphere, and under the incredulous gazes of the entire stadium, it was violently sent flying through the air.
"What the hell is this?!"
"Kommo-o has been sent flying!"
"How can that Aura Sphere have so much power?!"
After a brief instant of silence, the entire stadium erupted into commotion.
It was the first time Lucario's long-range attack power had been publicly displayed in the Daleron League, and the result left everyone completely shocked!
"It seems that, without meaning to, I stole the spotlight again."
Seeing the stunned expressions of the audience, Ethan rubbed his nose helplessly.
That Kommo-o had barely reached the Quasi-Elite level by the skin of its teeth; the difference in strength between it and Lucario was far too great.
(End of chapter)