Pokémon: Chronicles of Freedom

"Honchkrow, use Protect! Follow up with Wing Attack! Sneasel, use Taunt on Seviper to interrupt it!" Cain continued ordering.

Honchkrow's wings struck Arbok hard, sending it reeling back in pain. However, Honchkrow didn't stop and quickly dove in again.

Under Black Serpent's orders, Arbok endured the intense pain as its fangs began to accumulate electric energy.

But it was evident that Arbok wasn't well-trained in using Thunder Fang. Before it could fully unleash the move, Honchkrow struck it again with wings imbued with Flying energy.

Even so, Arbok, showing the resilience of a venomous snake, bore the pain and, at the very moment Honchkrow attacked, launched Thunder Fang.

However, Honchkrow, having anticipated this move, formed a green energy barrier around itself, blocking the attack with Protect. Immediately after, Honchkrow struck Arbok again with its wings.

Meanwhile, Seviper was about to use Swords Dance, a move it could learn at level 36. But due to the slowing effect caused by Sneasel's Icy Wind, it couldn't complete the move before Sneasel interrupted it with Taunt.

"Damn it! Arbok, use Thunder Fang again! Seviper, use Poison Jab on Sneasel!" Black Serpent's face was as dark as his nickname.

At the same time, he slowly reached for two other Pokéballs on his back, ready to throw them if things didn't go well.

Cain noticed the movement but didn't react; in fact, he was hoping Black Serpent would summon more Pokémon. Both Honchkrow and Sneasel desperately needed a fight—one to solidify its current strength, and the other to enhance its combat abilities.

"Let's finish this! Honchkrow, use Dark Pulse! Sneasel, Ice Beam on Seviper!"

Dark energy quickly gathered around Honchkrow, emanating strong malice. The Dark Pulse move formed in an instant and was launched at Arbok, who, weakened by repeated attacks, couldn't withstand it.

Meanwhile, Sneasel crossed its claws and launched Ice Beam toward the fast-moving Seviper, which was still slowed down.

The Ice Beam hit Seviper hard, reducing its speed even further. Meanwhile, Sneasel, boosted by Tailwind and its own Agility, easily dodged Seviper's Poison Jab, toying with it in a battle of attrition.

"Come out, Mightyena! Use Thunder Fang on Honchkrow! Nuzleaf, use Leaf Blade!" Finally, Black Serpent couldn't hold back any longer and threw his last two Pokéballs, bringing out his main Pokémon.

"What are you waiting for?! Attack too, or you're finished!" Black Serpent shouted at Green Serpent, who was still watching from the sidelines.

Green Serpent, realizing their fates were intertwined, hesitated for a moment before preparing her Pokéball. But before she could act, Viper, with a murderous glare, pulled out a knife and placed it at Green Serpent's neck.

In a cold voice, he whispered, "You'd better not move. If you do, your beauty will be gone forever."

Feeling the cold steel of the knife against her skin, Green Serpent raised her hands, showing Viper she had no intention of resisting.

Black Serpent's face turned red with rage. "Viper! I've treated you well! And now you're siding with strangers to kill me?! When I'm done with him, you're next!" he shouted furiously.

Viper spat on the ground and said with disdain, "Please, do you really think you'd be where you are without my help? I'm sick of you and your way of letting a woman walk all over me!"

Cain merely observed the scene, unbothered.

Honchkrow's Dark Pulse struck Arbok directly, knocking it out without any surprises. Honchkrow's Moxie ability activated, increasing its power.

Meanwhile, Seviper, still struggling against Sneasel, was severely injured by the continuous attacks. Despite its resilience, the multiple cuts on its body and the damage from the icy shards left it in bad shape.

"Honchkrow, use Sky Attack on Nuzleaf, then finish Mightyena! Sneasel, use Icicle Crash."

Honchkrow, soaring through the air, surrounded itself with a bluish flame as it charged Sky Attack. Sneasel, meanwhile, manipulated icy energy, forming two large icicles and hurling them at Seviper, who, due to its reduced speed, couldn't dodge.

As Black Serpent turned, he saw Honchkrow, surrounded by blue fire, diving toward Nuzleaf, who had no chance to evade. The attack was devastating, and Nuzleaf was knocked out, triggering Honchkrow's Moxie ability again.

Seviper was also struck by one of the icy spears, piercing its weak spot and pinning it to the ground, unable to move.

In an instant, Black Serpent was left with only Mightyena.

"Wait! Wait! I'll pay you...!" Black Serpent shouted, his face now pale and desperate after losing three of his main Pokémon.

But neither Honchkrow nor Cain were willing to listen. "Kill him!" Cain ordered coldly.

With a sharp cry, Honchkrow charged Sky Attack, striking Mightyena with force and finishing it off.

(End of Chapter)