Chapter 172: Mega Sceptile
"Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Just perform your best."
Coach He patted Bai Bai on the shoulder, comforting her.
Bai Bai gave a soft hum of acknowledgment, turned around, and walked out of the lounge.
Soon, the match on the field ended. Bai Bai, from below the stage, and Zephyr, entering from the opposite side, walked toward the trainer's boxes on the battlefield together.
In the lounge, everyone was sweating on Bai Bai's behalf.
As the two entered the arena, the audience erupted.
After all, Metropolis Academy and Imperial Academy were true arch-rivals. Neither side accepted the other's superiority. Go back a few years, and the two top academies were evenly matched, neither bowing to the other.
However, in recent years, Metropolis Academy's performance in the National Collegiate League had declined with each generation. Gradually, they were completely suppressed by Imperial Academy, which came to be widely recognized as the number one top academy in Huaxia.
But in this year's National Collegiate League, Metropolis Academy had produced a Kenji, whom many were already calling a champion candidate.
"Here it is!! The showdown between contestants from Metropolis Academy and Imperial Academy!!"
"On the Imperial Academy side, the contestant is our very own Zephyr!! Like contestant Kenji from Metropolis Academy, he is also hailed as a seeded champion for this year's National Collegiate League!!
"And rumor has it that contestant Zephyr has mastered Mega Evolution!! We wonder if it will make an appearance in this battle! Let us wait and see!!" Forrest, standing atop his Flygon, introduced.
As Forrest finished, the other commentator, Candy, introduced Bai Bai: "Representing Metropolis Academy is contestant Bai Bai!! Don't let her sweet appearance fool you; she is a very cool and extremely powerful Dark-type trainer!!!"
With their introductions complete, Bai Bai and Zephyr took their positions.
"The match... begins!!!—"
"Spiritomb!"
"Go!! My partner!!"
Two beams of red light shot out from their Pokéballs and landed on the battlefield.
In front of Bai Bai appeared a Pokémon resembling a potted plant. Atop the Odd Keystone base was a swirling, gas-like mysterious substance dotted with irregularly sized spots. In the center of the gas cloud was a hideous, terrifying face.
Spiritomb!!!
On the other side, Zephyr released his Pokémon.
A green Pokémon with a large tail, standing upright with sharp leaf blades extending from its arms, appeared on the battlefield.
Sceptile!!!
Kenji's gaze sharpened, instantly focusing on Sceptile's wrist.
A bracelet set with a Mega Stone emitting a faint green glow was worn on Sceptile's wrist.
Sure enough, as soon as Sceptile appeared, Zephyr raised his hand, grasping the Key Stone on the pendant at his chest.
"Let them feel the bond between us!!! Sceptile! Mega!!!! Evolve!!!!—"
As Zephyr opened his eyes, brilliant light erupted from the Key Stone, transforming into a beam of light that surged toward Sceptile.
Simultaneously, the Mega Bracelet on Sceptile's wrist reacted. A pale green light instantly enveloped Sceptile entirely.
In just a few breaths, the Evolution Light on Sceptile's body dissipated.
Mega Sceptile, has arrived!!!
Compared to Sceptile, Mega Sceptile's tail was longer, ending in a sharp point. This sharp tip could be detached at will to be fired like a missile at the opponent.
At the same time, the leaf blades on its arms became longer and sharper.
Furthermore, Mega Sceptile's typing changed from pure Grass before Mega Evolution to Grass/Dragon.
Mega Sceptile
Level: LV.57
Type: Grass/Dragon
Ability: Lightning Rod (Draws in all Electric-type moves to boost Sp. Atk; takes no damage from Electric moves)
Potential: S-
A Level 57, S- Potential Mega Sceptile!!
Kenji frowned. It seemed Zephyr was serious, sending out a Level 57 Sceptile right from the start.
Judging by Zephyr's stance, he intended to sweep Bai Bai 1v3.
Not just Kenji, but Coach He's expression also darkened.
This was the first battle between Metropolis Academy and Imperial Academy. If Bai Bai got swept 1v3 by Zephyr's Sceptile, it would be somewhat embarrassing.
While the Metropolis Academy lounge was filled with worry, the match on the field had already begun.
On the field, neither Bai Bai nor Zephyr voiced any commands. Spiritomb acted first. The shadow beneath it suddenly elongated, extending directly behind Sceptile. Then, an attack shot out from the shadow, aiming for Sceptile's back.
In a match without verbal commands, the role of the commentators became crucial. The two commentators began explaining the moves used by the two Pokémon.
"Spiritomb takes the initiative with Shadow Sneak!!"
Shadow Sneak's biggest advantage was that it required no charge-up and had extreme speed—it was a priority move in the game.
But just as the attack emerging from the shadow behind Sceptile was about to hit, Mega Sceptile suddenly turned around, easily dodging Spiritomb's sneak attack.
The next moment, Mega Sceptile moved. Upon evolving into Mega Sceptile, its leg strength was greatly enhanced. with a fierce stomp, it turned into a blur, rushing straight at Spiritomb.
The leaf blades on its arms extended, glowing with sharp green light.
Leaf Blade!!!
One of Sceptile's signature moves.
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