Battle Chateau, Battle Zone.
Li Wei and Violet's battle was still ongoing.
The storm stirred up by Vivillon dispersed Lucario's Swords Dance, which was controlled by Aura.
This was normal.
The applicability of Swords Dance was indeed not as good as Counter Shield, as the latter combined offensive moves.
Although Vivillon had the Flying-type, Lucario also had the Steel-type, which was very effective against Vivillon.
The storm stirred up by Vivillon caused minor damage to Lucario.
Vivillon's Bug-type moves had almost no effect on Lucario.
"Lucario, Ice Punch!"
Even though there was a raging storm stirred up by Vivillon in front, it still couldn't stop Lucario from advancing.
Violet pointed to the sky and said loudly:
"Ascend to the sky!"
Vivillon absolutely couldn't withstand this Ice Punch after Swords Dance; it would probably be finished if it touched it.
The advantage of Flying-types lay here; they controlled the airspace, and Lucario was somewhat helpless against Vivillon ascending to the sky.
But Siebold believed the situation was still in Li Wei's favor.
"Vivillon's Sleep Powder and Stun Spore are almost ineffective against Lucario; Lucario just needs to get close to win."
Siebold's mention of 'ineffective' referred to his observation of Lucario's Swords Dance.
Violet's lips curled into a slight smile,
"A tough opponent, Vivillon, Quiver Dance!"
Following Violet's command, Vivillon began a mysterious and graceful dance in the air.
Scales scattered with Vivillon's flapping wings.
When Quiver Dance ended, Vivillon's Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed would all be boosted!
"Lucario, Vacuum Wave!"
Li Wei's move was not meant to cause significant damage to Vivillon, but only to prevent the stat boost.
And the effect of Tailwind was still ongoing.
"Dance and soar!"
Violet had a confident smile on her face.
With the boosts from Tailwind and Quiver Dance, Vivillon danced gracefully with the wind, managing to dodge the almost certain-hit Vacuum Wave.
"Lucario, use your Aura to remember its movements."
"Luca!"
"Let's go, Hurricane!"
After the Quiver Dance boost ended, Vivillon stirred up an even more intense storm on the field.
"Hold it off first!"
"Luca!"
Lucario crossed its fists over its chest, and its Aura began to lock onto Vivillon's position outside the storm.
Violet stood with one hand on her hip, feeling that victory was within her grasp.
"Extreme Speed breakthrough, Ice Punch!"
"Luca!"
Li Wei displayed the results of his recent training.
Violet, who had been so confident of victory, watched Lucario break through the storm, and her pupils suddenly constricted.
"What?!"
Lucario's fists were covered in frost!
Lucario gathered all its energy and Aura into its right fist, which glowed with a chilling cold!
A human-like fear appeared in Vivillon's eyes.
With unparalleled might and a piercing sound of rushing air, Lucario's Ice Punch accurately struck Vivillon in mid-air!
It was super effective and incredibly powerful!
Lucario's punch directly knocked Vivillon, which was dancing in mid-air, out of the sky.
Ice Punch itself was super effective against Vivillon,
Not to mention Lucario had been boosted by Swords Dance; this punch condensed all its power.
Vivillon's Quiver Dance boosted its Special Defense, but it couldn't withstand this powerful, heavy punch!
Vivillon let out a mournful cry, the light on its wings gradually dimmed, and it fell from the sky like a kite with a broken string.
As the dust cleared, Vivillon, which had fallen heavily onto the field, lost its ability to battle.
In the center of the field, Lucario landed lightly, maintaining its punching posture.
The maid Jubia raised her right hand,
"Vivillon is unable to battle! Lucario wins! Therefore, the victor is Count Li Wei!"
"According to the rules, after this battle, Count Li Wei is promoted to Marquis!"
The audience present applauded.
Violet recalled Vivillon.
"Vivillon, you worked hard."
The two came to the center of the field.
Violet had a smile on her face:
"Lucario is truly strong, and the idea of Swords Dance was very surprising to me, congratulations."
Her words carried sincere admiration.
Li Wei and Lucario had honed their moves to the extreme and developed new uses, from which she also benefited greatly.
Li Wei and Lucario exchanged smiles,
"Marquise Violet, thank you for the match."
In fact, Vivillon's speed and Tailwind ability also showed Violet's impressive skill.
Li Wei had slightly underestimated Violet before, but now it seemed that anyone who could serve as a Gym Leader was not simple.
Butler Yi Kong nodded slightly: "What a wonderful match, I am very moved!"
Elite Four Siebold held a Poké Ball in his right hand,
"Li Wei, let's have a battle tomorrow; this guy said he wants to fight you."
Although Siebold really wanted to fight Li Wei now, the Battle Chateau had rules.
They couldn't monopolize the Battle Zone continuously, and Siebold also wanted to fight Li Wei when he was at full strength.
Li Wei took out Lucario's Poké Ball and tapped it against Elite Four Siebold's, "That's exactly what I was thinking."
Li Wei also indeed wanted to challenge Elite Four Siebold,
As long as he defeated Siebold, who was a Duke, he would be able to obtain Lucario's ite.
Lucario also raised its arm, its fist tapping the side of Siebold's Poké Ball.
Lucario felt a strong Aura within this Poké Ball, with battle intent surging from it.
For Lucario, this was definitely a tough opponent, but not its strongest opponent.
Lucario had a goal,
Cynthia's Lucario.
Lucario wanted to surpass him!
Li Wei and Siebold's Battle Chateau itinerary for today ended here, as they were not interested in watching other people's battles.
Tomorrow was the main event.
He also needed to go back and adjust his condition.
On the way out of the Battle Chateau with Yi Kong and Siebold,
As if remembering something, Siebold looked at Yi Kong, "Butler Yi Kong, I have a suggestion, I hope you can accept it…"
Siebold proposed a suggestion that even Li Wei couldn't refuse, but he didn't speak.
Because it was not beneficial to Siebold.
Butler Yi Kong pondered for a long time, "Although this does not conform to the rules, since it is Duke Siebold who proposed it…"
"Alright, I agree, please follow me."
Li Wei and Lucario exchanged smiles.
"Quack quack!" (｡◝ᴗ◜｡)
(This is great, duck!)
"Shaymin!" |•'-'•)و ✧
Feeling Li Wei and Lucario's excitement, Shaymin's mood also became happier.
...
After leaving the Battle Chateau, Li Wei sincerely thanked, "Mr. Siebold, thank you very much."
Siebold smiled,
"It's nothing, my partner also wants to have an all-out battle with Lucario,
It's agreed, I won't hold back tomorrow, and I ask that you also give it your all."
Li Wei nodded, "Okay."
Lucario nodded vigorously: "Luca!"