122 Seconds Kill! Heracross's Solo Dance
Endurance was indeed a major issue.
Although Qin Yun had trained Heracross extensively to improve its stamina, prolonged high-intensity battles consumed energy rapidly.
"We can only try to win as efficiently as possible."
With a determined expression, Qin Yun tossed a Poké Ball into the arena.
"Come out, Heracross!"
A burst of light revealed Heracross, its muscular frame exuding strength. The Fighting- and Bug-type Pokémon stomped the ground, antennae twitching as it surveyed the battlefield.
The announcer's voice echoed through the stadium.
"And here we have our final contestant's Pokémon Qin Yun! Will we see his Lurantis again? Let's find out how many opponents it can defeat this time!"
The strategy of Petalburg University's amateur team was clear they sent their Pokémon into battle one by one. In previous matches, only one team had managed to take down even a single member of their squad.
"Haha! Qin Yun's Lurantis is a powerhouse. As long as it doesn't face that Scyther, I'd say his chances of winning are pretty solid."
"But wouldn't they just send out Scyther against him?"
"It's hard to say. Those guys are arrogant; each of them probably thinks they're the strongest."
The general expectation was that the final match would be between Petalburg University and Wuxin University, with few believing that Qin Yun's team had a real shot at victory.
"Qin Yun's Lurantis is undoubtedly top-tier. If we ranked Pokémon based on individual strength, it would be among the top five. The only Pokémon that can confidently defeat it are that monstrous Haxorus and Meganium."
Many nodded in agreement. Lurantis had proven itself repeatedly, and if Qin Yun's team had stronger backup, their chances would be much higher.
"Huh? Did Qin Yun just send out the wrong Pokémon?"
"Wait… Heracross?"
The audience buzzed with confusion as Qin Yun's Pokémon choice became clear.
"Is he… throwing the match? Maybe he's saving Lurantis for the third-place battle?"
This thought disappointed many spectators. A true Trainer should give their all in every battle.
"Boss is using Heracross?"
Ma Tao and the others quickly grasped Qin Yun's intent and were caught off guard.
"Wait… is he planning to take on all five of them by himself?"
"That's impossible! The opposing team consists of top-ranked Petalburg University freshmen!"
Zhang Haochen was particularly shocked. He had barely qualified for Modu University, ranking among the lowest-tier students. Now, even after improving tremendously, he knew the freshmen of Petalburg's elite class were a level above. Some of them could even compete at an intermediate professional level.
"Gulp…"
His teammates exchanged nervous glances. Qin Yun's plan was insane.
"So what do we do?"
"Delay them as much as possible."
They understood that if Qin Yun intended to stall, he would have simply used Lurantis. The fact that he chose Heracross meant he had no intention of dragging the battle out.
Heracross had grown significantly stronger in recent weeks. Now classified as an Elite-tier Pokémon, its Combat Power Index had reached 35,000 formidable but still slightly lower than their opponents.
"Why would Qin Yun switch to Heracross? Is he giving up?"
The announcer was just as confused as the audience.
Ignoring the speculation, the referee confirmed all Pokémon were present and immediately signaled the start of the battle.
"This one's mine! None of you interfere! Pinsir and Heracross are natural rivals!"
A Petalburg University student named Mikey grinned, eyes locked onto Heracross. He specialized in Bug-type Pokémon, and his Pinsir renowned for its sheer strength had already crushed multiple opponents in the tournament.
"This is boring. Let's finish this quickly so you guys can step in when I'm done."
"Heh. You sound pretty confident in Qin Yun. You do realize I'm your teammate, right?"
"Doesn't matter. Qin Yun's strong. I'm getting excited."
"Tch, if you're so eager, why don't you challenge that Haxorus instead?"
At the mention of Haxorus, the team fell silent.
In a one-on-one battle, none of them stood a chance against that monster. But the idea of ganging up on it didn't sit well with them either—it was bound to be a difficult fight.
"Heracross, stay sharp. You only get one opportunity."
Qin Yun took a deep breath. If he wanted to last through multiple battles, every move had to count. Wasting stamina could mean the difference between victory and defeat.
"Hera!"
Heracross's antennae twitched. It felt an unusual sense of clarity, as if time had slowed down. The Pinsir before it seemed almost sluggish.
This was a first.
"Pinsir, use Double Hit!"
Meanwhile, the rest of Pinsir's teammates had found their opponents. They wanted to wrap things up fast to claim their turn at Qin Yun.
"Heracross!"
"Hera!"
Heracross didn't move.
To the audience, it seemed frozen in fear, disappointing many who had hoped for an intense fight.
But at the very moment Pinsir's attack was about to connect
Whoosh!
Heracross sidestepped with a quick sway, its eyes flashing with an intense, saffron glow. It channeled raw power into its arms, delivering a perfectly timed counterattack.
At the same moment, its two large horns flared with green energy.
"Megahorn!"
Pinsir staggered, its body flung sideways as if struck by an unstoppable force.
"Pinsir!"
The massive Bug-type Pokémon struggled but found itself unable to stand. Its entire body throbbed with pain.
Heracross didn't hesitate.
"Go for the finish!"
A second Megahorn struck Pinsir squarely.
Boom!
Pinsir tumbled across the battlefield, rolling multiple times before coming to a stop, eyes spiraled in defeat.
"Pinsir is unable to battle!"
The referee raised a flag.
A stunned silence fell over the crowd.
The entire exchange had taken mere seconds.
"Heracross, use Swords Dance!"
With one opponent down, Heracross's natural Ability—Moxie activated, boosting its Attack. Now, with Swords Dance stacking on top, its offensive power skyrocketed.
The crowd gasped.
Heracross's Attack had just increased by 1.5 times.
"What just happened?!"
Pinsir's teammates, who had only just begun engaging their own opponents, turned to witness the shocking scene. Their expressions twisted in disbelief.
In the stands, the audience erupted. Many spectators leaped from their seats.
Inside a private box, a group of VIPs—who had been calmly drinking tea—suddenly dropped their cups.
For the first time in the tournament, true panic spread among the Petalburg University team.
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