"It's over, it's over! It's all over now! Onix really used Earthquake. The guy upstairs was such a jinx!"
"Pichu! My Pichu!"
"Brothers, I'm leaving the live stream first. I really can't bear to see Pichu being ruthlessly trampled by Onix."
"Streamer, you really deserve to die!!!"
...The live stream was filled with wails of despair, and many people's good impressions of Adrian plummeted to rock bottom. Some even unfollowed him and started cursing.
Only Adrian was full of confidence; he had clearly anticipated this situation.
"Pichu, climb onto Onix's body."
Adrian quickly gave the order.
"Awooo~"
On the opposite side of the field, Onix began to swing its tail and strike the ground, but the small and agile Pichu had already climbed onto Onix's body.
Rumble!
The earthquake waves began to spread, engulfing the entire battle arena.
However, the epicenter where Onix was located was an exception. Although Earthquake is an area attack, it exempts the move's user.
The key was that Onix, without hands or feet, couldn't dislodge the tiny Pichu, even with all its might.
This was also Gyarados's weakness!
Adrian secretly noted it and seized the opportunity to counterattack: "Now, use Draining Kiss!"
"Pichu~"
Pichu, perched on Onix's neck, kissed the rock-like Onix, and Fairy-type energy surged out.
Mua!
Onix shivered, its body instantly stiffening.
"Roar~"
Immediately after, Onix let out a scream, while Pichu's body glowed with a hazy light.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, the small and cute Pichu began to shine brightly, looking radiant and full of spirit.
In contrast, the massive and stout Onix started to breathe heavily, its body swaying precariously.
"Pichu~"
Looking at the fallen Onix, Pichu felt somewhat incredulous.
"Am I really this strong?"
"This Pichu, it even knows Draining Kiss?"
Clair, who was observing from the shadows, was greatly surprised.
As a pokémon Trainer specializing in Dragon types, she naturally had some research into the formidable Fairy type.
However, the more powerful a skill, the harder it is to learn, especially for non-native moves.
And this Pichu, so far, had mastered two Fairy-type moves: Sweet Kiss and Draining Kiss.
"Is this guy really a skill teaching master?"
Clair looked at Adrian, her eyes burning with intensity.
This might also explain why his Magikarp could master Bounce.
At the same time, the live stream exploded.
"Pichu is so strong! Just one kiss, and it made Onix totter!"
"This is because Onix is famous for its strong physical defense, but its special defense is pitifully weak. Draining Kiss happens to be a special attack move, so it hit Onix's weak spot."
"The weak spot is one thing, but I also see that the Streamer's Pichu's special attack ability is extremely strong. Otherwise, Draining Kiss, being a Fairy-type move, doesn't have a type advantage against Onix, so it wouldn't have such an effect."
"So this is the Streamer and Pichu's trump card? They really have something!"
...In the live stream, Adrian's damaged reputation began to improve.
On the battle arena, Onix still tried to escape by Digging, but Adrian didn't give it a chance.
Mua!
As Pichu landed another kiss, Onix seemed to be drained dry, its eyes spinning as it collapsed to the ground.
"Huh? Onix?!"
Flint's face was filled with surprise, his squinting eyes seemingly about to open.
He had expected a crushing victory, but instead, he was the one being crushed.
"Pi~"
Seeing Onix defeated in two bites, Pichu became excited, electric sparks constantly flashing on its cheeks, and its eyes filled with eagerness.
"I want to fight ten!"
Meanwhile, in Adrian's live stream.
The netizens were also stunned by this scene, but after the shock, they quickly turned into pranksters again, with a flood of comments and a joyful atmosphere.
Only Onix's reputation was harmed!
...After defeating Onix, everyone regained confidence in Adrian and Pichu, so Adrian's live stream popularity began to climb steadily, becoming very lively.
"You worked hard, Onix."
After recalling Onix, Flint took a deep breath and forcefully threw out the second pokémon ball.
"Yooh~"
Accompanied by a muffled growl, a pokémon appeared, its body like a large, rock-covered sphere, somewhat resembling a turtle but with thick, strong limbs.
When this pokémon landed, the entire rocky arena trembled.
It was the Rock/Ground-type pokémon—Golem!
"What's going on? I remember Pewter Gym's signature pokémon, besides Onix, was Geodude. But why did they send out Golem this time?"
"Flint, are you being a sore loser? To deal with Pichu, you're sending out a fully evolved pokémon like Golem. Are you trying to bully the weak?!"
"Exactly! The Gym Leader on the other side is too much of a bully. Streamer, I suggest you hit back hard, quickly send out Gyarados, and use Waterfall to pin Golem to the ground and rub it in!"
...In the live stream, netizens were furious and indignant.
Only Adrian remained calm, smiling at the camera and saying, "Golem? Actually, I think Pichu can give it a try!"
But the netizens in the live stream expressed disbelief.
"Streamer, seriously?"
"Streamer, stop messing around! Golem is different from Onix; its body is round with no place to grip, so Pichu can't attach itself to it to avoid Earthquake. If Earthquake hits, Pichu might explode on the spot."
"Pichu: My life is like walking on thin ice, trembling with fear. Can I really reach the other side?"
"Everyone, don't rush to conclusions. The Streamer might still have a trump card."
"Agreed, agreed! The Streamer is a sly old fox!"
...Some netizens had already seen through Adrian's strategy. Although they weren't sure what Adrian's ultimate plan was, they maintained an open mind.
"Golem, use Rock Throw!"
Flint continued his offensive.
"Yooh~"
Golem let out a strange cry, and the Rock-type energy within its body surged out, quickly condensing several millstone-sized rocks above the field, which then smashed down, targeting Pichu.
Seeing the rock projectiles, which were even larger than Pichu, Adrian quickly shouted, "Agility, charge through."
Since it was the final battle, Adrian didn't need to hold back anymore.
However, Pichu's 'Surf' move had limited power and range, so to ensure a hit, it had to close the distance.
After all, if it's face-to-face, there's no missing!
"Pi~"
A flash of white light appeared on Pichu's body, and it suddenly became nimble.
Relying on its flexible movements and small size, Pichu not only easily dodged all the Rock Throw attacks by running and jumping, but its speed also significantly increased, and it continued to close the distance with Golem.
"It knows Agility too?"
Clair was surprised again.
So far, Pichu had demonstrated four moves: Shinny, Sweet Kiss, Agility, and Draining Kiss, but none of them were Pichu's native moves.
But how old was this Pichu?
Compared to Pichu automatically learning these moves, Clair was more willing to believe that Adrian had taught them.
"This kid must be a skill master!"
Clair's eyes gleamed, and she had already characterized Adrian in her mind.
Seeing all the Rock Throws dodged, Flint also became anxious and shouted, "Golem, Earthquake!"
After all, he had been at a disadvantage throughout this battle, without any grace to speak of.
"It's over, it's over! Pichu is done for! A face-to-face Earthquake, how can it deal with that?"
In the live stream, many netizens shook their heads.