Chapter 160: Cynthia: Am I Going to Lose?

Chapter 160: Chapter 160: Cynthia: Am I Going to Lose?

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Cynthia had not expected Julian to develop a technique like Mind’s Eye Blade based on Gallade’s traits.

Not the move Mind Reader, which ensured the next attack would hit the opponent.

Although it was also about sensing the enemy’s movements, this kind of mind’s eye was more like an advanced form of Mind Reader and Detect combined.

It was more comprehensive, and naturally, also far harder to train.

Gallade was both Fighting type and Psychic type.

He had excellent talent for training this kind of mind’s eye.

And with Gallade’s Sharpness ability, it could display even greater value.

That attack just now had not really been a move.

It was simply an ordinary swing of his elbow blade.

But with Sharpness enhancing it, it still had decent power.

Most importantly, it was fast and precise!

Even after using Extreme Speed, Lucario had still failed to react.

There was no helping it. Lucario, with his half-finished Aura training, was not suited for battle right now.

Cynthia recalled Lucario and smiled.

"It seems Lucario still needs to train with you for quite a long time."

Julian almost wanted to cover his face with his hand.

This Lucario had thoroughly embarrassed him as an Aura user.

Speaking of Aura users, where was Riley?

If he could communicate with Riley, perhaps Lucario’s growth would go more smoothly.

Julian was very confused about where Riley had landed on the mainland.

Why had he still not arrived after travelling for so long?

It felt as if Riley was not only travelling entirely on foot, but was specifically taking routes through mountains and deep forests.

All so he could help the villages there solve their troubles.

Julian had to admit that Aura users really did share a certain similarity.

Elsewhere, their fellow Aura user Riley was having a rough time.

At that moment, he had grass tangled in his hair and was holding a Mareep in his arms with a sigh.

Mareep were important property for the villagers, but because of a child’s carelessness, five had accidentally run away.

Riley had spent three days and finally found the last one.

Rubbing his growling stomach, Riley sighed.

"Hopefully Gym Leader Veyne won’t blame me for taking this long to arrive."

His Lucario ran back while carrying a pile of Berries.

Riley’s eyes lit up.

"Well, since things have already come this far, let’s eat first."

Riley was doing good deeds, so Julian naturally would not blame him.

He was only restless because he hoped to exchange Aura training methods with Riley as soon as possible.

...

Cynthia took out a Poké Ball.

"Togekiss, I’ll leave this to you!"

Using a Flying-type Togekiss against him, a Fighting-type Gym Leader.

That was indeed Cynthia’s style.

After thinking for a moment, Julian recalled Gallade and switched to Goodra.

Cynthia smiled slightly.

Facing Togekiss, who had the advantage in flight and speed, he was actually sending out Goodra again.

Was he planning to recreate the battle against Lucario from last time?

Togekiss was not Lucario. She would not be that careless.

"Togekiss, Air Slash!"

"Dragon Pulse!"

A cyan dragon-shaped wave detonated the white air blade in mid-air.

"Aura Sphere!"

Curling her wings, Togekiss fired a blue Aura Sphere towards Goodra’s back.

Julian raised an eyebrow.

This Togekiss was fast.

Lucario’s Extreme Speed was simply not enough compared to Togekiss.

Right, Togekiss could also learn Extreme Speed.

"Shelter!"

The Aura Sphere struck Goodra’s shell and did not cause much injury.

After capturing Goodra, Julian had also given her some modernised training.

He wanted Goodra to adapt to the pace of modern battles as quickly as possible.

Because modern Pokémon did not need to worry about survival after losing the ability to battle, their fighting styles were much more aggressive.

That made Goodra’s previous battle style seem rather conservative.

After activating Shelter, Goodra did not need Julian to issue an order. She herself spat a Dragon Pulse towards the sky.

Togekiss also instinctively flapped her wings to dodge.

Then the Dragon Pulse exploded not far away from her.

Hit by the shockwave, Togekiss’s movement distorted slightly.

Goodra actually spat out another Dragon Pulse.

Ignoring damage, Goodra let Togekiss witness the strength of an ancient Pokémon.

Cynthia’s tactical mastery had allowed her to become one of the Elite Four, but her raw strength was still not quite enough.

However, that lack of strength was only an obstacle preventing Cynthia from becoming Champion.

It did not mean Cynthia’s Pokémon were weak.

Togekiss’s eyes sharpened. She flapped her wings and avoided the second Dragon Pulse.

She even spun in the air, her wings whipping up fine wind blades that cut across Goodra’s body.

Goodra did not care at all and continued firing Dragon Pulse into the sky.

After realising Togekiss would not be easy to deal with, Julian activated Aura and gave Goodra commands directly through their mental link.

Cynthia raised an eyebrow.

That technique was indeed good.

But she was Cynthia!

"Togekiss, Aerial Ace, then Air Slash!"

Togekiss wheeled through the air and appeared in front of Goodra, then struck her with a huge blade of wind.

Fear actually appeared in Goodra’s eyes.

Not good. It was the flinch effect from Air Slash!

This Togekiss had Serene Grace!

"Aura Sphere!"

Julian activated Aura.

"Goodra, wake up!"

Togekiss continuously condensed Aura Sphere, striking Goodra’s body and causing damage.

Caught in a flinch, Goodra even forgot to defend herself.

"Goodra!"

The call that pierced into her heart made Goodra’s eyes sharpen again.

Breathing lightly, Julian also felt that this was troublesome.

Togekiss’s Aura Sphere was even more proficient than Lucario’s.

In that short period of time, Togekiss had hit Goodra seven times!

Terrifying.

"Julian, how are you going to turn this around?"

Togekiss had practically taken an unbeatable position!

"Goodra, Rain Dance!"

"Defog!"

A violent gale swept through the sky, blowing away the dark clouds Goodra had summoned.

Julian was a little surprised.

"Defog can be used like that?"

Cynthia smiled slightly.

"You developed a technique like Mind’s Eye Blade, so why can’t I do this?"

Julian nodded.

You’re an Elite Four member. Fair enough

"Togekiss, Air Slash!"

Speed had almost already become Togekiss’s instinct.

Even without using a move, Togekiss was still extremely fast.

Julian was caught in a hard battle.

The way to break through was here!

"Water Pulse!"

Julian activated Aura, assisting Goodra in firing three water spheres!

They exploded in mid-air, and water covered the entire field. Togekiss inevitably became soaked, causing her speed to drop slightly.

The opportunity was now!

"Goodra, Steel Beam!"

"Togekiss, Hyper Beam!"

Two powerful forces collided, and the resulting explosion even blasted a large hole into the ground.

As the two sides caught in the blast, both Pokémon lost the ability to battle at the same time.

A chance encounter with a Serene Grace Togekiss.

Absurdly strong.

Even after going all out, Goodra still could not defeat it.

Cynthia smiled slightly.

"It seems I’m the one who has fallen behind first. Am I going to lose this battle?"

She took out a Poké Ball and gently kissed it.

"Garchomp, I’ll leave this to you."

Julian’s expression remained calm as he looked at Garchomp, whose aura was even fiercer than the last time they met.

This was what Cynthia called falling behind?

Compared to her other Pokémon, had Garchomp perhaps received just a tiny bit more of Cynthia’s attention?

Just a tiny bit...

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