The rich multicolored light transferred from Natsuhiko's hand to Beedrill.
The Super Evolution Energy surged out, wrapping Beedrill like a cocoon.
It lasted for only a few seconds.
When the Super Evolution Energy was fully absorbed by Beedrill, its appearance changed.
Mega Evolution.
Super Great Needle Bee!
"Sss-bzz!"
Super Great Needle Bee flicked its long needles, feeling the immense power surging within, and its technologically advanced wings fluttered, folding and charging towards Tyrantrum.
Meanwhile, Tyrantrum was also surprised by Beedrill's transformation and the threat posed by the current Super Great Needle Bee.
Buzzz—
The true "Long Spear" of Super Great Needle Bee pointed forward, instantly wrapped in a tawny glow, stirring the Tailwind airflow while the body started to spin spirally, with the Ground Energy of Direct Charge Drill also rotating along.
"Roar!!"
Tyrantrum roared, stepping forward, its short yet formidable Dragon Claw clashing.
Bang!
The Direct Charge Drill collided head-on with Dragon Claw, and although the two sides seemed vastly different in size, the outcome was disproportionate to their sizes.
Tyrantrum winced in pain, staggering back.
Super Great Needle Bee was also knocked backwards but quickly regained its stance.
Elite Level!
This Tyrantrum was an Elite-level Pokémon, among the most outstanding at the Elite level, with the mighty physique endowed by its Dragon-Type lineage further enhancing its strength.
Just one step away from Gym Leader Level.
But being one step away also means not reaching it.
At the Elite Level of Pokémon, Super Great Needle Bee...
Unleashing havoc!
"Sss-bzz!"
Super Great Needle Bee's eyes were fierce as it continued to accumulate power, simultaneously searching for Tyrantrum's bodily weaknesses.
It could sense Natsuhiko's body rapidly depleting, requiring a swift battle to be decided.
However, the more urgent the moment, the less it could afford to rush; once it locked onto Tyrantrum's weak points, Beedrill believed its next Direct Charge Drill would undoubtedly inflict heavy damage, even without the trait of Sniper.
But just then.
"Ya!!!"
From afar.
The voice of Honedge came from nearby, bearing some wounds, appearing somewhat disheveled.
Yet at that moment, its gaze was unprecedented.
In fury with a tinge of madness, gone was the prior timidity and caution constantly displayed.
Seeing Honedge's gaze, Natsuhiko's heart sank.
Done for.
Completely mentally shattered.
Super Great Needle Bee also noticed the changes in Honedge's aura and demeanor upon its floating approach.
Furthermore, the meaning behind Honedge's earlier sound was...
To let it handle it?
Tyrantrum also looked at the aggressively approaching Honedge with great disdain.
The strength of Super Great Needle Bee was acknowledged by it, but Honedge....
Not good enough.
"Chaa...."
'Little Sword...'
Togetic looked at Honedge, opened its mouth.
"Yongji."
'It's coming.'
Yujira's eyes were filled with psychic powers, its Psychic-type Pokémon perception of the energy change in Ghost-type Pokémon was extraordinarily sharp.
Natsuhiko also put away his joking demeanor, nodding.
"It is coming."
Just as his voice faded, a dazzling white light suddenly shot out from Honedge's body, the milky light instantly engulfing it.
This was.
Evolution!
From the time Natsuhiko captured Honedge, he knew that although Honedge was of Senior Level, it was very close to the threshold of Elite Level.
No one knew how long it had remained at this stage of strength, but judging by Honedge's mastery of its learned techniques, it had lasted very long, possibly longer than Natsuhiko's age.
Because Ghost-type Pokémon have extraordinarily long lifespans.
Its delayed evolution was due to Honedge's mindset.
It feared the outside world, feared the Pokémon outside, feared all that it had once experienced, even feared facing the strength it possessed.
In such a state, how could it evolve?
But just at that moment, it instinctively helped Beedrill resist the attack, loosening the long-dormant power.
The change in its gaze might indicate a change in mindset or, as Natsuhiko speculated, a sign of mental splintering.
Regardless of the reason, Honedge finally took that step.
It even actively emphasized to Beedrill, leaving this to it.
Beedrill was also surprised at the evolution light emerging from Honedge, looking toward Natsuhiko for guidance.
Natsuhiko smiled, nodding to Beedrill.
Whether Honedge could defeat Tyrantrum after evolving or not, this was an opportunity to build its confidence; if not today then perhaps letting Tyrantrum go.
The dwelling could be compromised, but opportunities for changing Honedge, oh, post-evolution it shouldn't be called Honedge anymore.
But opportunities to change Doublade, or say build confidence for Doublade, are rare.
Seeing Natsuhiko nod, Beedrill didn't insist, immediately deactivating the Mega Evolution.
This also allowed Natsuhiko to breathe a sigh of relief, the pressure greatly reduced.
Mega Evolution brought immense pressure on him.
On the other side, as the Super Evolution Energy faded from Beedrill, the Evolution Light enveloping Honedge gradually dissipated as well.
A brand-new form appeared before Natsuhiko and the group of Pokémon.
The largest change was evolving from one sword to two, crisscrossed in the shape of a cross; the once blue satin now turned pink at this moment, and added a small shield not present during Honedge's time, which secured the scabbards together.
Doublade!
Chink—Chink—
The two sword blades unsheathed, a magenta satin protected the sword sheaths and shield at the back, a piece of satin flapped in the wind, the two swords crossed, the single original eye became two.
However, the eye on the sword that could move on its own was tightly shut, while the other eye connected to the shield was open, its magenta eyes filled with rage and madness.
"Ya!"
Doublade let out a deep sound, dark red airflow covered it from bottom to top.
Sword Dance!
And opposing Tyrantrum's expression turned exceedingly serious upon seeing the evolved Doublade.
Elite Level!
The evolved Doublade reached Elite Level.
Differing from other Pokémon reaching Elite Level.
Because Doublade lingered too long as Honedge, in the power of Senior Level lingered too long.
Accumulated strength now exploded post-evolution.
On the path to Elite Level, it took a substantial step forward.
Thus bringing considerable pressure to Tyrantrum.
Even attribute constraints added pressure.
Yet, before Tyrantrum could prepare for Doublade's attack, Doublade raised one sword, emitting a faint blue glow.
In an instant.
A gigantic sword blade illusion soared up.
At the next moment.
Doublade turned into a shadow.
Suddenly appeared behind Tyrantrum, its enormous sword illusion slashed horizontally.
Bang!!
Tyrantrum couldn't even react; the once sluggish Doublade abruptly sped up, leaving no room for testing each other.
"This is...Holy Sword?!" Natsuhiko stared at the immense sword illusion swathing past, somewhat surprised.
However, Tyrantrum possessed Elite Level strength, and the Dragon lineage provided a robust physique; even multiplied attacks from Doublade's Sword Dance using Fighting-type "Holy Sword," along with the carried-on damage by Beedrill's earlier Direct Charge Drill, didn't completely defeat it.
Quickly responding, it dragged its Dragon Tail, attempting to fling Doublade away and find a suitable counterattack opportunity.
However.
Before its Dragon Tail swung, the other sword of Doublade revealed another gigantic spectral sword.
Striking down again.
Boom!!!