svetikya Chapter 557 The Final Opponent, the Cheerleaders of the Unova Region
Chapter 557 The Final Opponent, the Cheerleaders of the Unova Region
Darko stared silently at Reggie Rogue lying motionless in the charred crater, his usually composed body now lying motionless.
The referee raised his flag high to announce the result, but Dacto showed no surprise or frustration on his face, as if it were all within his expectations.
He reached out, and the Poké Ball flashed, recalling Regirock, who had lost his ability to battle.
Dakdo's thoughts drifted away.
When Darkroc was sent out in this round, or rather, when he saw Ash interacting with Salamence at the end of the previous round, Darkroc had already foreseen the outcome of this round's battle.
Darko knew in his heart that the legendary Pokémon he had were no match for Ash's progress.
This has nothing to do with whether Ash possesses a special item that allows Pokémon to evolve again, nor does it have anything to do with whether he possesses the power to command Pokémon in silent battles.
Even if he only sends out ordinary Pokémon, like the Sceptile in this round, he would still be able to get this far.
He is a trainer who can easily defeat legendary Pokémon.
He looked down at the last Poké Ball at his waist.
That wasn't one of those ordinary red and white balls, but a luxurious ball that was entirely black and decorated with gold patterns.
This ball carries his deepest obsession; it is his ultimate guarantee on his path to heroism, and also his last trump card.
He raised his head, looking straight at Ash, his voice carrying an unprecedented solemnity and weight, clearly echoing in the arena: "Ash... you and your Pokémon are indeed very strong. I also realized that what you said before the battle was not empty talk. During the battle, I also clearly saw how you and your Pokémon have come all the way with your bond and belief."
"But there are also things in this world that cannot be overcome through friendship and bonds alone. If these spiritual principles could truly be transformed into a power that transcends everything, then there would be no such thing as mediocrity, only laziness."
Darko held up the Luxurious Ball towards Ash, his thoughts seemingly drifting back to the distant past: "To capture it, I endured unimaginable suffering! It dwells in the deep sea, and just forcing it out of that vast ocean was an incredibly difficult task. When I actually began trying to capture it, I couldn't even remember how many times I failed—ten times? Twenty times? Perhaps more...? Even until the very last moment, I couldn't truly defeat it; I only gained its recognition and affirmation, which is why it stayed by my side, helping me on my path to becoming a hero."
His voice gradually became more impassioned, carrying an almost obsessive determination: "It is precisely because I have had the experience of fighting it that I was able to say those words just now! Friendship and bonds are certainly useful, but they ultimately have their limits. You can't break through the limits of Pokémon by relying on spiritual theories!"
Without further hesitation, Dakdo raised the luxury ball high and threw it forcefully towards the center of the field.
"It's about to start—!!!"
The deluxe ball traced a graceful arc through the air before exploding in the center of the field, releasing a dazzling white light.
The white light rapidly expanded and stretched, outlining a massive and majestic figure.
An invisible, immense pressure instantly enveloped the entire Lily Arena; the air seemed to freeze, and even the wind stopped flowing.
The people in the stands who had been cheering for the Lizard King's victory suddenly fell silent, as if frozen in place.
They stared blankly at the figure that was appearing in the center of the field, their faces filled with disbelief.
It was a Pokémon that was over five meters tall, with its entire body, except for its abdomen, covered in snow-white feathers, and had an elegant and majestic appearance.
Its enormous wings folded up like fans at its sides, but even in this folded state, one could feel the terrifying power contained within.
Standing silently beside Professor Oak, waiting for Ash's victory, Gary stood up abruptly from his seat, his mouth slightly open as if he wanted to say something, but he couldn't utter a single word.
Professor Oak and Brock's expressions were almost identical to Gary's.
Aside from the three of them, Shinji's group... even Cynthia and President Damaranchi in the stands all showed the same expression of disbelief or surprise.
Even Ash on the field was stunned for a moment. Pikachu on his shoulder had a solemn expression, and Sceptile, with its face turned to the side, seemed indifferent on the surface, but the branch it had bitten off seemed to reveal its current mood.
Standing tall in the center of the Lily of the Valley Stadium is none other than the legendary sea god, Lugia.
Unlike the other legendary Pokémon that appeared before, Lugia is a truly legendary Pokémon whose strength ranks among the top tier.
......
At the same time as Lugia's appearance.
Besides the solemn expressions displayed by the audience at the scene.
In a villa in Hinoki City, in the Unova region.
The girl holding Snivy, upon seeing Lugia appear, had her eyes gradually dim, the light that had been shining in them because Ash had overwhelmingly taken the lead in the match. Her twin tails, which had been swaying gently, now drooped silently.
Can we win?
Or rather... is it even possible to fight?
To defeat a legendary Pokémon like Lugia, which is among the top-tier Pokémon, under a 1-on-1 rule...
No matter how you look at it, it seems like wishful thinking.
"How can we possibly win like this? If it were me, I'd be completely hopeless by now..."
The girl looked somewhat forlorn, completely lacking her usual cheerfulness and liveliness.
Snivy slightly raised its little head to look at its trainer, simply placing its leaf-like little hand on the back of her hand, as if to comfort her.
"Hmm... I'm fine, I just feel it's a little unfair." The girl gently shook her head, stroking the Snivy's head as if the Snivy were comforting itself.
"It's like in the story, after the hero defeats the dragon with everything he has, what awaits him is not the legendary dragon treasure filled with gold and silver, but another dragon that is even larger and more powerful."
As the girl spoke, her face flushed red as she opened her arms wide, as if she were trying her best to describe the size of the dragon.
Even such actions did not improve her mood in the slightest.
Until her gaze returned to the television, where Ash was confronting Lugia on the scene.
She noticed that Ash's face showed no sign of retreat or panic; instead, he wore an even wider smile, as if he were very fond of his final opponent.
The girl was momentarily lost in thought, her posture remarkably similar to that of a legendary hero from the Unova region.
Seeing that Ash wasn't alarmed by Lugia's appearance, the girl adjusted her posture, gently clenched her right fist, and murmured softly—??
"Come on! You have to win!"
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