Just as Looker was contacting Nanu, other forces were also beginning to move.
And behind these undercurrents stirring in the shadows, the one who had caused all this, Terrance, was still in the middle of a battle!
With Magnezone losing the ability to battle, both Leo and Terrance were down to their last Pokémon.
And judging from the current situation, neither side had gained a significant advantage.
"So strong…"
From Arcanine's appearance and victory, to Mismagius unleashing formidable strength that seriously injured Leo's Magnezone, and then Altaria finishing it with a one-hit KO. Terrance's performance throughout had left the audience in a state of daze.
Because the strength Terrance had displayed far exceeded their expectations, or rather, their assumptions.
This stark contrast brought about an inexplicable sense of astonishment. At this moment, when they looked at Terrance again, it was as if his entire being was shrouded in a mysterious aura, making him look unreadable and unfathomable.
"He's already succeeded."
"Exceptionally well done."
When Magnezone fell, Raoul Contesta broke into a smile. Regardless of how Terrance performed next, his victories in the previous two battles were enough to establish his reputation.
His opponent wasn't some obscure nobody.
There weren't many amateurs present, so they naturally understood the significance of Terrance being able to go toe-to-toe with Leo, an Elite Four, to this extent.
"No one would doubt him now, right?"
With his judgment validated, Raoul Contesta was in high spirits. In the face of such undeniable facts, his negotiations with the other higher-ups of the Contest Committee would become much smoother.
"Remarkable." Several Top Trainers, watching the two competitors on stage, simultaneously expressed their approval of Terrance.
This praise was given with his age in mind, achieving such a level at just 15 years old, it had to be said: Terrance possessed extraordinary potential.
"I admit it, even though I took this battle seriously from the start, I still underestimated you," Leo said slowly, exhaling deeply. With two of his Pokémon down, even if his ace could pull off a comeback, Terrance would have already used this battle to make a name for himself.
Moreover, this time, that fame wouldn't be just based on potential, it would be an acknowledgment of Terrance's "strength". It was fundamentally different from the reputation he had before.
"My Electivire is stronger than my other Pokémon, much stronger. It's my most powerful partner," Leo declared.
Terrance met his gaze, then looked toward his Altaria and replied:
"I'm the same. My Altaria is also my strongest partner, even stronger."
Their words clashed, neither backing down. Seeing Terrance's firm stance, Leo smiled faintly and immediately tossed out a Poké Ball.
"Then, Electivire, show them your strength!!"
Electivire's body, like a living embodiment of thunder and lightning, was covered in black lightning-shaped markings that resembled the stripes of a tiger. The conductors on its back and head could help Electivire store massive amounts of electricity, allowing it to unleash terrifying destructive power.
The moment Electivire appeared, the entire battlefield seemed to stir. Countless currents crackled in the air, filling it with constant thunderous booms.
"Leo's Electivire is his strongest Pokémon, and a few years ago, during a battle against me, it was the only one that gave me a real headache," Steven, who was closely watching the match, recalled.
This Electivire was indeed no easy opponent; its strength was on par with a standard Elite Four-level ace Pokémon.
Dealing with this one would be significantly harder than facing Leo's Galvantula or Magnezone. In fact, a large portion of Leo's overall strength could be credited to this very Electivire.
Terrance was likely in for a tough battle.
The imposing aura of Electivire was palpable to everyone. Its overwhelming presence filled the entire battlefield, deeply shocking spectators who had never witnessed an Elite Four-level battle before.
"Look at the field... Even the environment is being affected by Electivire's presence!"
Terrance also had his eyes fixed on Electivire. Upon seeing this Pokémon, he couldn't help but reflect.
"So this is the one… The Electric-type Pokémon said to be able to generate enough power in a single instant to supply an entire city…"
Gazing at Electivire, Terrance could definitely feel the pressure. It wasn't that he had never seen a Pokémon stronger than Electivire, but the circumstances now were entirely different from those times!
This time, Electivire was his opponent. And because of the will of its Trainer, Electivire itself was brimming with intense fighting intent. That's what made Terrance feel a pressure like never before.
However… he didn't dislike this feeling.
In fact, he thought this might end up being a more straightforward and decisive match than the previous two.
With a smile on his face, Terrance took a small step forward. Altaria flew in front of him, calmly staring down the opposing Electivire.
In the next moment, a gentle breeze blew, and around Altaria's ankle, an accessory hidden beneath the cotton-like feathers became visible.
The accessory was exquisitely crafted, it wasn't hard to tell it was a stone of some sort. Whether it was the breeze that revealed it or something else, it soon became clearly visible to most of the spectators.
Altaria had deliberately revealed the Mega Stone. The intent behind the action was unmistakable.
Noticing Altaria's sudden shift in movement, both Leo and Electivire were visibly startled.
"That is…"
Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!
Countless high-ranking individuals watching the battle suddenly stood up, all turning their eyes to the stone-like accessory exposed on Altaria's ankle.
It was a pinkish stone with blue and white patterns in the center, a stone whose coloring matched Altaria's very closely. Many people's eyes widened in shock and confusion.
Steven abruptly stood up from his seat, and when the audience saw their Champion react with such intensity, they instantly realized that something major was about to happen.
"Could it be…"
"It really is…"
"A Mega Stone…" Steven was the first to speak; he had immediately recognized that stone.
A Mega Stone. He had also collected them himself, and ever since that Champion battle in Kalos, Steven had come to fully understand the power of Mega Evolution.
Even someone like him, a Champion-level Trainer, couldn't deny that using Mega Evolution could push his strength to even greater heights.
Under the watchful eyes of numerous high-ranking individuals who recognized the Mega Evolution item, and under the stares of the majority of the people, most of whom didn't understand what was happening but could clearly sense that something was amiss, Terrance made his move.
Slowly extending his left arm forward, Terrance revealed his Mega Ring, and with his right hand, he gently brushed across the Key Stone.
"Altaria, Mega Evolution."
As Terrance spoke calmly, the very next moment, both the Key Stone on his Mega Ring and the Mega Stone on Altaria's body erupted in radiant light!
Altaria… reach out to my mind…
As Terrance and Altaria synchronized their minds, he instantly entered the meditative state. At the same time, the Key Stone and Mega Stone activated in perfect unison!
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