Gastly hasn't fully developed its Poison type yet, and the moves Cain bought last time haven't been used either.
Otherwise, even though Gastly's level is a bit lower than Gyarados's, with moves like Toxic to wear it down, winning wouldn't be impossible. After all, this Gyarados has already lost all strategy in its fighting.
After being hit in the face by Slowpoke's Water Gun, Gyarados was pushed back a little, but the effect of the Water-type move was mediocre. Aside from shaking its head, it didn't cause much damage.
However, while Gyarados was stunned, Slowpoke and Gastly didn't stop attacking.
"Slowpoke, keep using Psyshock. Gastly, launch as many Shadow Balls as you can."
Gyarados, who had been pushed back, tried to get close to use its physical advantage, but Slowpoke and Gastly clearly weren't going to give it a chance to counterattack.
Especially Slowpoke's Psyshock, which turned out to be lethal damage for Gyarados, whose brain isn't exactly complex.
Gradually, Gastly's Shadow Ball left Gyarados covered in wounds, giving it no chance to react, as Slowpoke's mental force completely dominated it.
The already red eyes of Gyarados began to bleed, clearly showing the considerable mental pressure it was under.
"That's enough. Slowpoke, use Yawn. Gastly, apply Hypnosis."
Using his system, Cain observed Gyarados's condition and realized that its body was already at its limit. Additionally, due to Slowpoke's mental attacks, Gyarados was so dazed that even if the attacks stopped, it wouldn't be able to move for a while.
Following the command, Slowpoke released a Yawn from its nose, creating an oval bubble that floated slowly toward Gyarados. As it burst, Gyarados felt its eyelids grow heavy, its initial rage fading, and it was unable to stay awake.
At that moment, Gastly used Hypnosis, and combined with Slowpoke's Yawn, Gyarados fell into a deep sleep.
With a loud crash, its massive body fell into the water, sending up a huge splash.
Cain pulled out a Poké Ball and threw it at Gyarados.
Many people were watching this battle since it directly affected the course of the entire fight, as this was the first Gyarados to have broken free from the perimeter.
Facing a Gyarados alone was already beyond the expectations of many, and not everyone has the support of a powerful family like Officer Jenny or the status of being a direct League member.
Normally, Cain's defeat of a Gyarados would make everyone feel relieved.
However, just then, two Gyarados appeared on the water's surface, quickly approaching the shore.
Although these two Gyarados had just evolved and might not be as strong, all the teams were already at their limits. If these two Gyarados joined the fight, the balance would break, triggering a series of chain reactions.
Slowpoke carried the Poké Ball containing Gyarados to Cain, who shrank it and put it in his pocket.
A level 28 light-green-quality Gyarados holds considerable value, especially considering how hard it is to capture a Gyarados.
The value of a light-green Gyarados could be equivalent to a green-quality Pokémon or even surpass some more common dark-green Pokémon.
After all, many wealthy people enjoy showing off a Gyarados during outings. The size and majesty of a Gyarados are perfect for satisfying the ego of those with money.
After defeating this Gyarados, Slowpoke leveled up, reaching level 26 and becoming the highest-level Pokémon on Cain's team.
During the stay in Diglett's Cave, the Poison-type Pokémon drawn in by Poison Gas made Slowpoke the main attacker, using its moves and psychic abilities.
Now, by defeating such a powerful Gyarados, it met the requirements to level up.
Slowpoke's level increase was within Cain's expectations, but according to his calculations and system analysis, Gastly should have leveled up as well. This increase would lead it to evolve into Haunter.
However, when Cain looked at Gastly, he only noticed that the gas surrounding it was denser, and there were occasional flashes of black light, but there were no signs of it wanting to evolve.
"Could it be that it hasn't accumulated enough experience?" Cain murmured, noticing the changes in Gastly.
Officer Jenny, who was fighting the strongest Gyarados, also saw how Cain faced another Gyarados alone and defeated it. She felt fortunate to have invited Cain from the beginning.
From the moment she first saw Cain, her police instincts warned her, giving her chills down her spine. That sixth sense, which had saved her life numerous times, indicated that there was something dangerous about Cain.
In other words, she sensed a threat from Cain, a feeling she only got from extremely dangerous criminals or experienced trainers who had spent a lot of time in the wild. That's why she immediately assumed Cain was a formidable trainer and didn't hesitate to accept his request to join the mission.
Time proved her intuition right. Although Cain seemed to contribute little at first, when the situation got complicated, he was the first to act, which left a strong impression on Officer Jenny.
To her, a true League trainer should be like that: taking on more responsibility when strong enough. In Officer Jenny's eyes, Cain was a powerful League trainer with extensive experience surviving in the wild.
Especially after seeing how Cain defeated Gyarados without giving it any chance to counterattack, Officer Jenny couldn't help but clench her fist in excitement.
The Gyarados that Cain defeated was the first to fall in this battle, and it did so in a quick and efficient manner.
Therefore, when Cain put away the Poké Ball and murmured to himself, Officer Jenny's voice resonated once again, "Powerful trainer, please help us deal with more Gyarados! Let's try to free up some teams before those two Gyarados arrive!"
Officer Jenny's words echoed across the field, and many turned their gaze toward Cain. A strong trainer will always be the center of attention, no matter where they are.
Cain's thoughts were interrupted by Officer Jenny's words. After hearing all she said, a smile appeared on his face. "You're right, why worry so much? If Gastly hasn't accumulated enough experience, then there are plenty of Gyarados here."
"We can keep fighting! If one isn't enough, then two! If two aren't enough, then three! After all, if there's anything in excess here, it's Gyarados!"
(End of chapter)
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