930 Impact
The long-awaited stage.
At the beginning, Robert thought he might feel a bit nervous when stepping onto the stage, but as soon as he heard the enthusiastic cheers and applause from the audience below, his heart calmed down instantly.
Indeed, he loved this stage, and no matter how great the pressure, he never considered to giving up.
Standing on the stage once again today, he felt that he was no longer the same Robert as before. Now, he was unafraid of any rumors or public opinion.
With this in mind, Robert wore a smile on his face as he threw two Poké Balls onto the stage. Two Pokémon appeared on either side of the stage, one being Mismagius and the other Claydol.
Claydol had been Robert's long-time partner, having accompanied him for even longer than his Melotic. As for Mismagius, it was a gift from Yuga.
Under Yuga's Insight ability, both of these Pokémon had reached the peak pseudo-Elite level Pokémon. With the right opportunity, breaking through to an even higher level wasn't difficult.
Having been away from the stage for nearly two years, Robert's time had not been wasted. He had not only gained a sense of maturity but had also accumulated strength.
As soon as Claydol appeared, it extended its two arms and emitted two colossal golden beams, each aimed at the other side where Mismagius stood.
Upon seeing this, the entire audience involuntarily gasped, not understanding why Claydol, a trusted partner, would attack its companion.
The two golden beams Claydol emitted were clearly its powerful move, "Hyper Beam." Even a grazing hit from this move would have severely injured Mismagius, who wasn't particularly known for its high defense.
Just as it seemed the Hyper Beam beams were about to hit Mismagius, a massive golden gem suddenly materialized in front of Mismagius.
This golden gem was the precursor to Mismagius's move, "Power Gem." Controlled by Mismagius's psychic power, the gem sparkled brilliantly under the refraction of the sunlight.
Boom!
The two golden beams, one on each side, hit the golden gem simultaneously. Reflecting off the gem's surface, the Hyper Beam beams shattered and scattered, releasing energy like golden flames spreading in all directions.
At this moment, Mismagius held the golden gem and rapidly ascended into the sky. The golden flames that were still dispersing due to its swift movement transformed into golden ribbons, adorning Mismagius, making it appear as if it were a magic user wielding spells.
Not only that, as Mismagius ascended rapidly, it suddenly emitted streams of red flames. The crimson flames quickly intertwined with the golden light from the Hyper Beam, creating a stunning visual contrast of red and gold, leaving a significant visual impact.
These flames were formed by Mystical Fire.
Mismagius continued to ascend until it reached an incredibly high altitude at the center of the stage. In the audience's view, Mismagius became another sun.
Just as the audience wondered why Mismagius had flown so high, the golden and red intertwined sun in the sky suddenly unleashed an energy shockwave. This shockwave carried with it the golden light from the golden gem and the red flames.
The target of this energy shockwave was the Claydol below on the stage.
Roar!
The audience erupted once again, then stared in amazement at the astonishing scene unfolding before them.
Little did they expect that Robert's long-awaited return to the stage would bring them such excitement. After Claydol's attack on Mismagius, now it seemed that Mismagius was retaliating. Was this a thrilling and heart-pounding battle being presented to them?
Moreover, this shockwave appeared even more terrifying than the previous Hyper Beam. Could Claydol withstand it?
This shockwave was generated by the power gem that Mismagius had been accumulating but hadn't unleashed until now. Once the power gem was released, the golden gem in front of it disappeared.
Everyone nervously fixed their gaze on Claydol.
Just as the audience and judges were curious about how Claydol would defend against this attack, Claydol, to the astonishment of everyone, charged directly toward the energy shockwave.
Claydol, using the move Gyro Ball, began to spin rapidly in mid-air.
Due to the rapid spinning, combined with being in an elevated state, the airflow around Claydol was driven, forming a sharp cone that fiercely collided with the descending energy shockwave.
Boom!
Claydol and the shockwave collided, and the cone of airflow tore apart the cylindrical shockwave. The entire sky was filled with the burst shockwave, and the scattered energy resembled the most dazzling fireworks at a festival, capturing everyone's attention.
The audience fell into a hushed silence in the stands, all of them with awe-struck expressions, gazing at the beautiful spectacle in the sky.
To present a performance that resembled a battle and was so captivating in its display, Robert's performance was undeniably unique.
Excitement, heart-pounding moments, and sheer grandeur! These were the impressions that everyone present had of this performance.
Against the backdrop of the fireworks, Claydol and Mismagius slowly descended from the sky, floating on either side of Robert, then they gracefully bowed to acknowledge the audience's applause.
Applause and cheers followed immediately.
Without a doubt, Robert's score surpassed the previous highest score, which belonged to Kris.
The most outstanding aspect of this performance was how it brilliantly showcased the immense power of Mismagius and Claydol, both of them at the peak pseudo-Elite level Pokémon. Without such formidable strength, it would have been impossible to deliver a performance so breathtaking and extravagant.
This was not just a magnificent performance; it was also a profound impact on the audience's hearts.
Then, some might argue, "Wasn't the rule of the Wallace Cup this time to have two Pokémon perform together to test their cooperation?"
Robert's performance was certainly entertaining, and the excellence of his Pokémon was evident, but what about the cooperation between the two Pokémon? It seemed like Claydol and Mismagius were battling each other throughout the performance!
It's often said that experts understand the subtleties while novices simply enjoy the show. Those who make such comments must be novices. The fantastic clashes between the two Pokémon showcased their excellent cooperation.
At the beginning, when Claydol unleashed the Hyper Beam without reservation towards Mismagius, could Mismagius have simply withstood it based on strength alone?
No, the Power Gem was fundamentally an offensive move, not a defensive one. Mismagius's ability to withstand the Hyper Beam depended on Claydol's cooperation.
And why did the energy from the shattered Hyper Beam persist until Mismagius ascended into the sky without dissipating? It was because Mismagius used its psychic power to control them. Without Claydol's cooperation, Mismagius wouldn't have been able to control all that energy.
Finally, when Claydol charged toward the energy shockwave using Gyro Ball without a scratch, it wasn't just because Claydol had strong defenses; Mismagius's control was also crucial.
They not only showcased the strength of the two Pokémon but also made the performance visually appealing and ensured the safety of both Pokémon. Wasn't that cooperation at its finest?
After Robert's performance, it didn't take long for the first segment of the first round to conclude, and no one had surpassed Robert's score.
