Read Novel Full Chapter 1030: Victory
Chapter 1030: Victory
'Damn, it actually broke through?!'
Julian's face darkened as he watched Kleavor ascend from level 99 to level 100, becoming a true peak Champion-tier powerhouse.
Last-minute breakthrough in the middle of a fight—wasn't that supposed to be the protagonist's special privilege?
'This makes my Metagross look like the villain. Have you guys ever seen an antagonist with a lower level than the protagonist?'
Then again, from another perspective, Kleavor's breakthrough was triggered by the immense pressure it felt from Metagross. That pressure was what shattered its bottleneck.
For a Pokémon at the Champion tier, every level gained brought a massive boost in strength, let alone breaking through to the very peak of the tier.
Just as Julian was hesitating about whether to initiate Mega Evolution, Metagross's voice suddenly echoed in his mind.
Even at such a great distance, the link between him and Metagross was not cut off.
"Meta!"
With a low cry, Metagross's aura erupted.
Its level rose from 95 to 96.
"Good!"
Julian clenched his fist and gave a sharp, triumphant swing.
'Last-minute breakthroughs? Don't act like my Metagross can't do that too.'
A flicker of surprise passed through Kleavor's eyes. It hadn't expected Metagross to break through as well. Instead of feeling disheartened, a wave of even greater excitement and fervor surged within.
Only by defeating such an opponent would it be truly worthwhile.
Channeling the very last shred of its energy into the colossal stone axe hovering in the air, Kleavor was now completely drained—utterly spent. Even staying on its feet was already a struggle.
The stone axe, tens of meters long, wasn't overwhelmingly large in size, but the power it carried felt as if it could split the sky and earth itself. A terrifying, crushing pressure intensified as the axe began its descent.
Crack, crack, crack—
The ground beneath began to shatter and collapse, disintegrating into powder.
With a deafening boom, the earth below Metagross directly vanished into nothingness, leaving only a seemingly bottomless abyss.
Yet Metagross remained calmly suspended above this void, its gaze fixed on the axe that seemed capable of cleaving the world itself.
An aura of ultimate sharpness emanated from the blade. As the axe slowly fell, this sharpness sliced through the air, leaving behind a hair-thin, ink-black line in the very fabric of space.
It had actually torn through space itself. Though the rift was minuscule, splitting space was a feat only First-class Legendary were supposed to achieve.
Kleavor's attack could truly be described as a mortal creature rivaling a god.
"Meta!"
A brilliant, multicolored light enveloped Metagross's right arm.
Meteor Mash—this was Metagross's most proficient and frequently used move. Among all its moves, Meteor Mash might not have the absolute highest raw power, but it was the one both Metagross and Julian favored most.
Looking at the stone axe in the air less than twenty meters away, the radiance of Meteor Mash began to bloom around Metagross. Very quickly, within a radius of a hundred meters, everything was filled with the seven-colored glow of Meteor Mash.
"Metagross, Let's go!"
Julian's voice resonated within Metagross's mind. High above, Julian's consciousness merged perfectly with his partner's. They were like a single being.
He was Metagross, and Metagross was him.
'This feeling!!'
Julian was taken aback.
It seemed like the ability Heart's Eye, yet it wasn't... or perhaps it was, but...
[T/N: The one that Shen possesses.]
He could feel the energy within his own body flowing ceaselessly into Metagross.
The Heart's Eye ability didn't have this function, did it?
'Could it be... Bond Phenomenon?'
No, that couldn't be it. Metagross's form hadn't changed. It hadn't transformed into some "Metagross—Julian Form."
Master-level Psychic powers, Master-level Aura abilities, Intermediate Dragon Mastery, the stamina of Mega Pallet Town Physique, and the power provided by the Unowns living within him.
Since Metagross needed it, it could take it all.
Julian allowed every ounce of energy within him to surge toward Metagross.
At this moment, the two were truly indistinguishable from one another.
"Meta!"
Metagross's aura exploded with even greater intensity. The seven-colored glow now expanded to envelop an area a thousand meters across.
"Meteor Mash!!!"
Julian roared in his heart, mimicking a punching motion.
But with all his strength channeled into Metagross, the moment he threw the phantom punch, his legs gave way. He lost his balance and tumbled right off Dragonite's back.
"Ahh!!"
Dragonite: ⊙0⊙
Under Kleavor's disbelieving gaze, the stone axe, forged with its absolute utmost effort, began to dissolve within the multicolored radiance. It melted away like snow under sunlight, steadily shrinking in size and power.
By the time Meteor Mash arrived, the axe was less than half its original mass and potency.
BOOM!!
The stone axe shattered, disintegrating into motes of energy that scattered into the sky.
Looking at Metagross hovering quietly before it, Kleavor let out a bitter smile. "I lose."
Though it hadn't collapsed, simply standing had drained the last of its strength. In contrast, Metagross clearly still had fight left in it.
So it conceded outright.
Its strongest attack had been overpowered. The opponent hadn't resorted to any tricks. It lost, completely convinced.
"Meta~"
"You are strong."
Metagross spoke sincerely.
This was the strongest opponent it had ever faced since the beginning of its journey. The numerous injuries covering its body and its nearly depleted energy reserves were proof enough.
Kleavor was the first to ever push it to this state. Of course, Metagross hoped it wouldn't be the last. How boring life would be without worthy rivals.
"Metagross!"
Carried by Dragonite, Julian arrived before his partner.
He looked Metagross over. Though injured and clearly not in peak condition, it was nothing serious. He finally let out a sigh of relief.
"You won, right?"
"Meta~"
Metagross nodded.
Julian already knew the answer. He asked just to give Metagross a chance to show off a little.
Looking at the proud and happy Metagross, Julian smiled faintly.
Then he turned his gaze to Kleavor. Its once-gleaming golden exterior now seemed dull and tarnished, like gold that had lost its luster.
A pity it could not be captured.
Such a powerful Pokémon naturally stirred Julian's desire to have it on his team. But if it couldn't be captured, he could only admire it from afar.
Then again, the fact that such a formidable opponent had been defeated by Metagross only proved one thing: his Metagross was stronger.
Seeing Julian wearing the same proud, smug look as itself, Metagross half-closed its eyes, a wave of shared joy and satisfaction washing over it from their bond.
"Metagross, you're amazing!"
"Metagross, I really admire you."
Celebi and Jirachi fluttered around Metagross, showering it with praise. After all, compliments were free, and if they could just make Metagross happy enough...
Maybe later, they could get it to secretly hack into Julian's phone and transfer them ten or twenty thousand bucks. Wouldn't that be the life?
"Cos~"
Nebby, having just woken up, had no idea what was happening. But seeing Celebi and Jirachi praising Metagross, it decided that no matter what was going on, it would praise too.
Metagross: ( *￣︶￣ )
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