Chapter 191: A Hard-Fought Victory?

"Alakazam, use Psyshock!"

Right from the start, Finn commanded Alakazam to launch an attack, yet no sound could be heard.

Just as Ron had suspected, Finn was a Psychic, and not just any Psychic—he possessed the ability of telepathy.

"Machamp, dodge to the left and use Shave to charge in!"

Even though Alakazam's attack was silent and concealed, Ron's eyes—enhanced by the power of Aura Vision—could still perceive it clearly.

"Alakazam, lock onto Machamp with Psychic and follow up with continuous Psyshock attacks!"

Finn's voice resonated in Alakazam's mind. Wielding its signature spoons, Alakazam was instantly enveloped in a blue aura.

Multiple Psyshock waves were launched, striking at Machamp from all directions.

With its Psychic abilities for detection and precision targeting, Alakazam could effortlessly manipulate the Psyshock waves to bombard Machamp with pinpoint accuracy.

"Machamp, accelerate—Shave: Thunder Blade!"

"Alakazam, replay the Psyshock trajectory and combine Psyshock with Psychic to block Machamp's attack!"

The moment their attacks clashed, electric energy burst forth wildly, scattering in all directions, gradually shattering Alakazam's defenses.

At the same time, the previous Psyshock waves Alakazam had released looped around and were now speeding toward Machamp's back.

"Machamp, break through the attack and charge forward—use Shave to retreat!"

Upon Ron's command, Machamp's muscles swelled slightly, increasing in mass.

As its strength continued to grow, Machamp had long since mastered full control over its power, making its techniques even more refined.

With an explosive burst of force, Machamp shattered Alakazam's offensive assault.

However, the power behind its Thunder Blade had also been nearly exhausted.

It dashed forward swiftly, closing the gap between them, and at just the right moment, Machamp activated Shave to withdraw from the spot instantly.

With this sudden redirection, Alakazam's Psyshock failed to adjust in time and shot directly toward itself.

At the last moment, Alakazam activated Teleport, vanishing from its original position and avoiding its own attack.

The instant Alakazam reappeared, Machamp lunged like a raging storm, closing the distance in a blink of an eye—Finger Pistol: Thunder Lance!

"Alakazam, use Ally Switch and follow up with Psychic!"

A surge of psychic energy enveloped Machamp. In the next moment, Alakazam and Machamp swapped places, positioning Machamp in front and Alakazam in the back.

"Machamp, turn around and break through Alakazam's Psyshock—then use Scary Face!"

"Alakazam, use Teleport to escape!"

With a powerful stomp on the ground, Machamp forcefully halted its charge, turned, and shattered Alakazam's Psyshock with sheer brute force.

Just as it was about to execute Scary Face, Alakazam preemptively teleported away.

After a rapid exchange of attacks, neither side had gained the upper hand.

While Machamp had not unleashed its full strength, this also proved that Alakazam was no ordinary opponent.

"Alakazam, use Future Sight—then follow up with Psycho Cut!"

Psychic energy radiated outward as Alakazam successfully set up Future Sight. Immediately after, it unleashed Psycho Cut, sending a sharp, purple energy blade slicing toward Machamp.

"Machamp, use Finger Pistol: Quad Thunder Lances and charge in!"

A brilliant orange-yellow current surged through Machamp's four arms, surrounding it with crackling electric energy as if it were drowning in lightning.

Using Shave to propel itself forward, Machamp violently clashed with Psycho Cut, shattering it before continuing its aggressive assault toward Alakazam.

"Alakazam, set up Reflect and then use Psyshock combined with Psychic!"

With telepathy cutting down reaction time, Alakazam executed its counterattack at lightning speed.

Reflect materialized in Machamp's path, but it was shattered instantly. However, its lingering effect sapped half of Machamp's physical attack power.

Psyshock and Psychic combined, slamming into Machamp, sending sparks scattering as its body was forcibly pushed back.

Future Sight then activated—a powerful orb of condensed psychic energy materialized behind Machamp, surging toward it.

"Machamp, use Protect!"

A green barrier enveloped Machamp, shielding it entirely from Future Sight's devastating power.

"Alakazam, launch Psycho Cut from both sides! Follow up with Psyshock and Psychic—control your attacks to track and overwhelm Machamp in one decisive strike!"

Future Sight had been neutralized, so Finn wasted no time relaying his next set of commands through telepathy, determined to end the battle swiftly.

Two Psycho Cuts came from both sides, while Psyshock and Psychic fused into a relentless assault, homing in on Machamp like living entities.

"Machamp, clear a path with Focus Blast—then use Shave: Thunder Blade!"

A powerful Focus Blast surged forward, colliding with Alakazam's attacks and neutralizing them, allowing Machamp to charge once more.

Reflect reappeared, once again obstructing Machamp's path. However, it was shattered effortlessly, its remnants further weakening Machamp's offensive power.

Despite this setback, Machamp's attack, even at half strength, was still enough to tear through Alakazam's onslaught.

However, the two Psycho Cuts were out of Machamp's attack range. Under Alakazam's control, they curved around to strike Machamp's back.

Psychic power surged forward from the front, momentarily halting Machamp's charge. Though it wasn't enough to take Machamp down, it forced the Fighting-type Pokémon to activate Protect a second time.

"Machamp, use Shave - Spoon to launch a continuous assault!"

Once again, Machamp surged forward using Shave, but this time, it employed a long-unseen variation—Shave: Spoon.

A relentless series of slashes quickly shattered the Reflect barrier that Alakazam had previously set up.

With its extreme speed, Machamp forced Alakazam into a defensive position, leaving it with no option but to rely on Teleport or Ally Switch to maintain distance.

However, while Machamp's stamina was depleting rapidly, Alakazam's psychic energy was being drained at an alarming rate.

The sudden shift in the battle's pace was the first time Finn felt like the situation was slipping beyond his control.

Under such intense pressure, he dared not let Alakazam attempt an attack—if it did, Machamp's next strike would land instantly.

For a full minute, the relentless assault continued. Alakazam's psychic reserves had dropped to a critical low, and exhaustion was evident in its eyes.

"Machamp! Aura Spheres Barrage—Shave: Thunder Blade!"

Two deep-blue Aura Spheres shot forth—one from the left, one from the right, closing in on Alakazam in staggered succession.

"Alakazam, Teleport! Then prepare Protect!"

Alakazam first evaded the first Aura Sphere with Teleport before summoning a green protective barrier to withstand the second strike.

Based on Finn's calculations, Alakazam now had just enough time to use Ally Switch to disorient Machamp and launch a counterattack—forcing it into a third Protect or securing victory outright.

The Protect barrier successfully blocked the Aura Sphere, but just as the shimmering green light faded, Machamp had already disappeared from sight.

The moment Protect dissolved, shock filled Alakazam's gaze—its psychic senses confirmed that Machamp was now directly behind it.

Instinctively, Alakazam attempted to use Protect again, but it was a fraction too late.

Machamp's attack landed squarely before it could react.

Before Alakazam could be sent flying, Machamp seized its arm with one of its four arms and slammed it forcefully into the ground, following up immediately with a devastating Aura Punch.

Having already expended a significant portion of its stamina earlier, and now taking two direct hits without any means of defense, Alakazam lost consciousness on the battlefield.

From Finn's perspective—and even that of the spectators—it was clear that had Machamp not unleashed an astonishing burst of speed at the end, this battle might have ended in its defeat.

But Ron alone knew the truth—his plan had worked perfectly.

If the Pokémon League continued to select opponents for him based on this level of strength… they'd better be ready for the surprise he had in store.

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