Chapter 556: Some Chances Are Gone Forever
Fate sometimes feels like a cycle, just like a paper airplane thrown in childhood that eventually returns to your hand.
Some bonds are difficult to sever.
Take the encounter between Arthur, Dayna, and Linda two years ago. Although the outcome was undecided then, they were destined to face life and death again many years later!
However, back then, Arthur was just a fledgeling rookie who had only recently arrived in this world, with only two baby Pokémon and relying on a single sword to fight.
But two years later, everything was different!
At first, Dayna didn't even notice anything wrong. Driven by the anger in her heart, she summoned almost all her Pokémon, eagerly unleashing attacks on Arthur!
"Mamoswine, Earthquake! Froslass, Frost Breath! Weavile, Triple Axel! Kingdra, Hone Claws, then Hydro Pump!"
The frantic attack now stemmed from both the old grudge of her Pokémon being killed and the new hatred accumulated from the current unfavorable situation!
She couldn't accept being played by a teenage brat twice!
In her delusions, the one who subverted their organization should be a Kubfu shadow agent, a Champion's descendant, at least a figure like an underground Shadow Emperor!
What was a mere brat?
Don't get too cocky, you little leech!
With Dayna's shout, the massive Mamoswine was the first to act, stomping down heavily!
An ultimate move, Earthquake, was unleashed!
However, the Gravity field from the first round didn't cover the front line where Arthur was now. And those Golurk and Palossand had already been cleared out, so there was no chance to replenish the field.
Without Gravity, Earthquake was far from an unstoppable move.
"Mismagius, grab me!"
Arthur jumped, and Mismagius, with her Levitate ability, wrapped her dress around his waist, lifting him into the air to dodge Mamoswine's Earthquake!
But immediately after, Froslass and Weavile attacked from front and back.
The Ghost-type Froslass appeared out of nowhere behind Mismagius, releasing Frost Breath.
And in front, the humanoid Weavile jumped directly from Mamoswine's back, spinning in the air to deliver a Triple Axel kick!
In the distance, Kingdra retreated and quickly chanted the cheap buff move Hone Claws, ready to snipe.
Except for the resting Lapras and the Slowbro Arthur had just slashed, all of Dayna's main Pokémon attacked in this wave of encirclement!
Burning with rage, Dayna momentarily forgot her own order to capture him alive.
The corners of her mouth curled up into a cruel smile.
Her thoughts seemed to return to two years ago, thinking she was finally avenging the Jynx that had suddenly left her.
But at the same time, Arthur also smiled.
He really wanted to ask Dayna: Do you still think this is two years ago?
Times have changed, lady!
"Little Eevee, Sand Attack! Then evolve into Leafeon to tank the Hydro Pump for me! Lina, Fire Fang!"
Little Eevee leaped out of his Poké Ball, throwing a handful of sand at the Weavile in front. His movements were fast and accurate, blinding the opponent and causing Weavile's mid-air kick to lose its aim.
Then, amidst a flash of white light, Little Eevee evolved into Leafeon in mid-air, using his body to block Kingdra's Hydro Pump!
Tanking damage with flexible type resistances was something Little Eevee had used in the arena before; he was extremely proficient at it.
Taking hits is my specialty~
The frontal crisis was instantly neutralized by Little Eevee alone!
As for the Frost Breath from behind, Arthur simply ignored it.
Mismagius tanked it directly!
Then Lina dove down, her claws locking onto Froslass, who had materialized to attack. Opening her massive jaws, her fangs burning with flames, she bit down!
Fire-type move: Fire Fang!
Super effective against Ice-types!
Little Eevee and Lina were Pokémon Arthur didn't have when he went to Star Brilliance two years ago.
Two years later, he was no longer the novice he used to be!
Dayna was naive to think she could easily corner him like she did in the slums two years ago!
Some chances, once missed, are gone forever!
"Put me down!"
After the Earthquake ended, Arthur had Mismagius release him, dropping from the air.
Then Arthur issued a command that initially confused Dayna.
"Mismagius, Double Team! Go block the path ahead!"
Block the path?
What does that mean?
What path can a Mismagius block?
While Dayna was slightly stunned, Arthur landed and rolled swiftly, arriving in front of Weavile, who was still clearing sand from its eyes!
The clueless Weavile was completely unaware of the impending disaster.
Sensing killing intent, it looked up sharply, but through its squinting eyes, it could only see sword light rushing towards it like a tidal wave!
Too late to react!
With dual swords slashing continuously, Arthur unleashed a dazzling and deadly flurry of strikes in an instant!
Weavile was hit by a dozen slashes instantly, its scream cut into fragmented pieces.
"No!!"
Dayna instantly realized something was wrong!
Who is this kid?!
How does he possess such terrifying sword skills?!
Too late to think, Dayna pulled out her Poké Ball, wanting to recall Weavile.
But just then, her vision was filled with overlapping images of Mismagius, eight or nine of them!
"This?!"
In an instant, Dayna understood the meaning of Arthur's command, but it was too late!
Blocking the path meant blocking the path of the Poké Ball's recall beam!
Arthur was blocking her ball control, preventing her from recalling!
Facing a Weavile, naturally fragile with high attack but paper-thin defense, Arthur was confident enough to kill it alone without needing more Pokémon to surround it.
So he didn't call for more Pokémon.
Instead, he ordered to cut off the enemy's retreat right from the start!
"Damn it! Froslass, Ally Switch!"
Dayna shouted anxiously.
She hadn't lost yet; Froslass still had Ally Switch to save the day!
But Froslass, having just used Frost Breath, was still on cooldown! It would take a few seconds to complete the rescue.
That combined attack just now was cool, but Dayna had used almost all her Pokémon's moves at once.
Real combat wasn't fought like this!
Skill usage in real combat should be more rhythmic, more alternating, and more suited to the situation!
In the end, in the moment of provocation, Dayna had subconsciously underestimated Arthur.
She thought she was still in the timeline two years ago, on that night in the slums, where they could easily force Arthur to flee in panic!
Unfortunately, people change.
Even a paper airplane from childhood won't look the same when it returns to your hand.
In less than three seconds, Dayna paid the price for her contempt and inertia!
"Doublade, Sacred Sword!"
After a flurry of sword light, Arthur dropped one sword, held the other with both hands, and delivered the final strike—
Decapitation!
"NO!!"
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