"Heraclross, use Aerial Ace!"
"Grovyle, block it with Leaf Blade!"
However, this time Grovyle didn't completely block Heracross's Aerial Ace.
After Heracross's Aerial Ace shattered Grovyle's Leaf Blade, although its power was somewhat reduced, it still inflicted considerable damage to Grovyle.
"Grovyle, use Energy Ball!"
Upon hearing the trainer's command, Grovyle endured the pain, condensed a green energy ball, and then hurled it directly at Heracross.
At this moment, Heracross couldn't dodge anymore. Its forelimbs crossed as it directly took the hit from the energy ball, retreating a few steps under the impact.
"Well done, Heracross!"
Rex praised Heracross for easily blocking the opponent's attack.
"Don't give up, Grovyle, again, use Leaf Blade!"
At this point, Rina was also a little anxious. Grovyle's current skills weren't very effective against Heracross, which had Bug and Fighting attributes. She could only hope for multiple hits from Fury Cutter to increase its power.
"Heracross, use Counter!"
However, after receiving several consecutive Fury Cutter strikes from Grovyle, Heracross showed signs of fatigue. It was estimated that a few more hits would break through its defense.
Moreover, the consecutive use of Fury Cutter by Grovyle consumed a tremendous amount of energy, and even green light began to emanate from its body. Rex knew that this was the result of Grovyle activating its Overgrow ability.
"Heracross, hold on!"
Rex saw that Grovyle's next attack was about to hit Heracross and hastily shouted.
Although he didn't understand Rex's intention, Heracross didn't hesitate. It abandoned using Counter and instead used Endure.
The next moment, Grovyle's Fury Cutter struck Heracross's body. Heracross let out a painful groan, but fortunately, Endure preserved its last bit of strength.
"Heracross, now's the time! Use Reversal!"
As soon as Rex's words fell, Heracross exerted its final strength to unleash the Reversal skill. The effect of this skill was to return double the damage of the opponent's last attack.
"Grovyle, quickly dodge!"
After realizing Rex's plan, Rina couldn't help but be shocked, hastily instructing Grovyle to evade the attack.
Unfortunately, the activation speed of the Reversal skill was too fast. Before Grovyle could react, it was already sent flying by the attack. The damage was immense, and Grovyle lost its ability to battle. Not only that, it also suffered severe injuries.
"Grovyle, are you alright?"
Rina hurried over to check Grovyle's condition after it endured such a heavy blow.
"Come out, Bellsprout, use Grassy Terrain!"
At this point, Rex didn't dare to delay and directly instructed Bellsprout to use Grassy Terrain to help Grovyle recover from its injuries.
Finally, at the cost of Bellsprout collapsing exhausted on the ground and unable to move, Rex and Rina managed to heal their injured Pokémon.
"So, am I the only one injured?"
This was a soul-searching question from the collapsed Bellsprout.
"I'm really unwilling to admit it, but I still lost to you!"
Rina said somewhat disheartened to Rex.
"Compared to when we first met, your strength has improved a lot. Don't you think so?"
Rex indeed felt that Rina had made significant progress both in Pokémon quality and in her command abilities.
"You know how to speak now, but I'll continue to work hard and defeat you!"
Rina collected her thoughts and then clenched her fists, saying to Rex.
After that, the two set off again on their journey to Petalburg City, estimating that they would arrive in a few days.
"Phew, we finally arrived in Petalburg City!"
Now, it had been over half a month since Rex set out from his own farm, and he finally reached his destination, Petalburg City.
The city was quite large, being one of the main towns in the Hoenn Region. Although it couldn't compare to the bustle and liveliness of Slateport City, it still had a considerable permanent population.
Rex and Rina had already discussed on the way that she would accompany Rex to Uncle Makoto's farm first to purchase the Miltank Pokémon Eggs, and then Rex would accompany her to challenge Petalburg Gym.
Of course, their top priority now was to go to the Pokémon Center and rest properly.
"Nurse Joy, please provide us with two rooms, thank you!"
After arriving at the Pokémon Center, Rex first went to Nurse Joy to handle the check-in procedures.
"No problem, is there anything else you need help with?"
Nurse Joy asked with a smile.
"May I register for the qualification to challenge the Petalburg Gym at the Pokémon Center?"
Rex thought that since he was going to accompany Rina to challenge Petalburg Gym, he might as well challenge it himself. After all, it seemed inappropriate not to challenge the gyms when he was in this world.
As for whether or not to participate in the Petalburg Gym Challenge, it depended on whether he could collect all eight badges in the remaining time.
According to Rex's understanding, the next Ever Grande Conference would be held six months later.
If he wanted to participate in this competition, he couldn't travel on foot like Ash did. Instead, he needed to take transportation to the location of the gyms and directly challenge them; otherwise, he wouldn't have enough time.
Originally, Rex's plan was to establish a foundation for himself first, which would support him to do what he wanted to do.
Now, although the Rex Farm was not yet very wealthy, there was no problem supporting him to participate in the Petalburg Gym Challenge.
"That's fine, just provide your identity information, and I'll register you on the computer."
Nurse Joy smiled and said.
Later, with Nurse Joy's help, Rex registered as a challenger for the Petalburg Gym Challenge and received a box to hold the gym badges.
"Um, are you also participating in the Petalburg Gym Challenge this time?"
Finally unable to resist, Rina asked as she followed Rex.
"How should I put it, I haven't made a final decision yet, but I plan to accompany you to challenge Petalburg Gym first. If I can succeed in the challenge, then I will have the confidence to participate in this Championships!"
Rex said to Rina.
"Then you have to do your best! Mr. Norman is very powerful. Even now, I still lack confidence in whether I can win or not!"
Rina thought about the Petalburg Gym she was about to challenge, feeling a little nervous even though she had been training for over half a month.
"In that case, let me challenge Mr. Norman first this time, and you can analyze Mr. Norman's battle strategy from the perspective of a spectator."
Rex suggested.
"Is that okay?"
Rina seemed hesitant.
"It's okay, many gym battles are open competitions, and there are no taboos in this regard!"
Rex reassured her.
Due to the fatigue of the journey, the two rested in their rooms after dinner.
"Hey, Uncle Makoto, I've arrived in Petalburg City. I plan to come to your farm tomorrow. Is that okay?"
After returning to his room, Rex first called Uncle Makoto. After all, he had said he would come over, and it had been over half a month, so he had to inform him in advance.
"Oh, Rex, where are you now? I'll drive over to pick you up tomorrow morning. My farm is in the suburbs, quite a distance from downtown Petalburg City!"
Uncle Makoto knew that Rex had arrived in Petalburg City and planned to personally pick him up.
"That's really great. I'm staying at the Pokémon Center now. Thank you!"
Rex was delighted to hear that Uncle Makoto planned to pick him up, saving him from walking.
The next morning, Uncle Makoto drove his pickup truck to the open space in front of the Pokémon Center. At this time, Rex and Rina were already waiting at the door.
"Rex, over here!"
Uncle Makoto stuck his head out of the window and waved to Rex.
After Rex and Rina got into the car, Uncle Makoto drove the pickup truck towards his farm.
"Uncle, thank you for coming to pick us up."
Rex thought Uncle Makoto was indeed a good person. Just because of a match, he was willing to sell him the Miltank Pokémon Eggs and even came to pick him up in person.
"It's nothing, Rex, you don't need to be so polite. The reason I'm willing to sell you the Miltank Pokémon Eggs is also for a reason. With my current energy level, the Miltank Pokémon I'm raising is already at the limit my farm can bear. I can't raise any more."
Uncle Makoto didn't come up with any grandiose reasons, but told the truth.
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