Chapter 102: Evolution, Zoroark, Terrifying Illusions!
Shadow Clone is a Normal-type move that creates dozens of clones identical to the user to confuse the opponent, allowing for surprise attacks or hindering the opponent’s judgment.
A large group of Zorua surrounded the Dratini, who looked around vigilantly.
Lei Wen focused his attention, observing the situation on the field, trying to find the real Zorua and tell Dratini.
But Anna on the other side clearly didn’t want to give them this chance.
“Zorua, use Psychic together!”
The next second, those dozens of Zorua moved simultaneously.
An invisible force quickly condensed into a transparent light sphere, and then attacked the Dratini in the center from all directions.
Fast, too fast!
Furthermore, this Zorua’s illusion ability had been practiced to perfection, and this ability had even affected Shadow Clone, making it impossible for ordinary people to distinguish between real and fake.
Although Lei Wen immediately commanded Dratini to jump and evade, it was ultimately a step too late.
Numerous Psychic attacks hit Dratini, causing it to cry out in pain.
Anna pointed her finger, “Zorua, use Psychic again!”
The surrounding Zorua clones paused slightly, then moved.
And with this pause from the opponent, Lei Wen also instantly determined the true body’s location.
“Dratini, front left, Twister!”
“Wooo!”
Despite the pain, Dratini forced itself to aim to the front left, with purple flames surging in its mouth, turning into a fierce whirlwind that directly collided with Zorua’s Psychic.
Two completely different energies clashed fiercely, but ultimately Zorua was superior.
The terrifying Psychic tore the Twister apart from the middle, and forcefully sent Dratini flying.
“Wooo…”
Dratini struggled to stand up, but ultimately collapsed from exhaustion.
“You’ve worked hard, Dratini. Please rest well now.” Lei Wen gave Dratini Berry Juice that could restore its stamina and then petted its head.
After doing this, Lei Wen looked up at Anna again.
“Anna, I’m going to get serious now.” Lei Wen took a deep breath and said slowly.
At his signal, the Servine beside him walked forward with an arrogant expression, looking at the Zorua opposite with its characteristic disdain.
Looking at the monster opposite, Anna couldn’t help but feel nervous.
After battling many monsters, she could roughly gauge a monster’s strength.
Prince Lei Wen’s monster companion, this Servine, was currently his most powerful monster partner.
“We will not surrender!” Anna said, clenching her fists with determination.
The second battle officially began.
“Zorua, use Psychic after Shadow Clone!”
Anna gave the command first, attempting to continue the previous tactic.
But this time, her opponent was not the late-blooming Dratini.
Watching the Zorua clones gradually appear and surround Servine, Lei Wen calmly commanded:
“Magical Leaf.”
At the same time, Zorua began to gather Psychic.
The two Pokémon attacked almost simultaneously.
The moment the invisible Psychic blasted towards Servine, a sky full of Magical Leaf took shape, and with a swishing sound, sharp leaves continuously broke through several clones.
Facing the Psychic, Servine, known for its agility, slightly crouched and slid rapidly along the ground like a true snake.
The moment Psychic missed, the scattered Magical Leaf finally locked onto Zorua’s true body.
“Swish—”
Sharp tearing sounds echoed, and several clearly visible wounds appeared on Zorua.
“So, so fast!” Anna’s eyes widened in disbelief.
“I’m sorry, Anna, I understand your feelings, but I still can’t bear to watch you go into battle.” Lei Wen said gravely, “Servine, Vine Whip!”
The next second, two thick vines extended from Servine, twisting and lashing out at Zorua.
Not good! Seeing this, Anna became anxious and quickly ordered Zorua to evade.
But the next second, she found that Zorua’s feet were inexplicably entangled by several tough blades of grass!
That’s… Grass Knot!
Two vines heavily landed on Zorua, instantly forcing it to its knees.
“No!” Anna exclaimed.
The small Zorua gritted its teeth, looking unwilling to give up.
It slightly turned its head and looked at Anna’s unyielding face behind it.
Anna… I feel your belief, and I also want to protect this place where even monsters can live happily—Zorua thought.
“Wooo…”
It let out a determined cry.
The next second, a dazzling and fierce milky white light surged upwards from its body.
Within the light, Zorua’s appearance rapidly changed.
It slowly stood up from the ground, its originally short forelimbs transforming into two sharp claws, and a patch of deep red mane surged rapidly from its head, covering its back.
That is… Evolution!
Zorua evolved into Zoroark!
Lei Wen’s gaze darkened.
Looking at the light, Anna couldn’t help but reveal a surprised expression.
“Zorua…!”
Zoroark silently nodded slightly towards Anna, then turned to face Servine in front.
The next second, its eyes began to flash with alluring, deep purple light.
Seeing this, Lei Wen inwardly felt something was wrong.
After Zoroark evolved from Zorua, its illusion ability greatly increased.
This Zoroark was going to create illusions to confuse the opponent again!
“Servine, close your eyes and stay alert!” Lei Wen said gravely.
Servine immediately complied.
It then fell into darkness.
Gradually, all surrounding sounds disappeared.
Servine opened its eyes, only to find itself alone in a vast and boundless forest.
…
“Servine! Wake up!”
However, no matter how much Lei Wen called out, Servine, standing in place, did not respond. Its eyes were vacant, as if trapped in some illusion.
That’s right, this is the power Zoroark possesses.
While it was Zorua, its illusions might have been very weak, but after evolving, this ability would be greatly enhanced.
It could not only transform itself into other things but also had the power to make hundreds of people see illusions.
It is said that Zoroark traps those who try to capture it in illusory scenes and punishes them. When their habitat is about to be exposed to humans, Zoroark creates illusions to make people wander in the forest indefinitely.
If one cannot see through the illusion, and their will is not firm, and their mental strength is not as strong as Zoroark’s, then facing them, they would likely be completely unable to fight back.
