Chapter 16: Only making 100 points, that's way too little!
Half of the people chose out of habit.
They always have to keep some in hand, to feel more secure.
The ten-minute betting time was up.
A long progress bar appeared at the top of the chat room.
One end of the progress bar was yellow, symbolizing Pikachu, and the other end was silver, symbolizing Regice.
At this moment.
The silver progress bar occupied 99.99% of the entire bar.
This meant that countless people had bet on Regice.
The yellow progress bar was only a tiny sliver.
It was truly just a sliver.
It was so small that you couldn't even measure it with two fingers.
Yet, it was this tiny sliver.
That shocked a group of people.
“What? Someone actually bet on Pikachu winning? Are you sure they’re not a little off their rocker?”
“Come on, come on, the odds on Pikachu are huge! It’s a 500 to 1 payout!”
“It’s not a matter of big odds, it’s a matter of getting your hands on it! Big odds are just empty checks if you can’t cash them! Gamblers don't gamble this way!”
“Oh well, maybe they’re just not thinking clearly?”
A group of people shook their heads as they spoke.
Sigh!
Gamblers who aren’t thinking straight are beyond help!
…
New Bark Town.
“Oh! It seems like there are not many people supporting Pikachu!”
“But Pikachu is really cute!”
“Mommy will just support Pikachu for a bit!”
Hana’s mother looked at Pikachu on the screen and said with a happy smile.
…
In the distant Kalos Region.
A young girl, after seeing Ash, immediately placed her betting points on Pikachu.
“Pikachu is Ash’s Pokémon, he’s definitely going to win!”
…
Finally, it was the Rocket trio.
The two humans and their Meowth huddled together, their eyes full of trust for Pikachu, a trust that normal people didn’t have.
“Pikachu! It has to be Pikachu!”
“Regice is nothing but a puny thing! Even if it’s a Legendary Pokémon, it’s no match for Pikachu!”
“Pikachu is the strongest meow!”
Bet!
Gotta bet on Pikachu!
All in!
The two humans and their Meowth didn’t care about betting it all.
Others didn’t believe in Pikachu’s strength.
But how could they possibly doubt Pikachu’s power?
If they hesitated for even a second.
It would be disrespectful to all the times they’ve been blown away!
Was Ash’s Pikachu just an ordinary Pikachu?
No! No! No!
It’s not!
What Pikachu?
That’s Pikachu who even Arceus would have to eat two Thunderbolts from!
Ash’s Pikachu is not just a Pikachu.
It’s Pika-God!
Pika-God against Regice, the Ice God!
That’s a battle of the Gods!
It’s anyone's game who wins!
The scene plays -
The highly anticipated Pikachu VS Regice -
Begin!
After the previous battles, Ash only had one Pokémon left.
It was Pikachu.
And the opponent, Mr. Shinto, sent out Regice, the Ice God.
It was a Pokémon that appeared to be made entirely of ice, looking like a giant pillar at first glance!
Silver body with seven golden dots on its head.
Just looking at it through the screen.
You could feel the endless chill coming from it!
As expected of a Pokémon made from the ice of the Ice Age!
As soon as the battle began.
Pikachu launched the first attack!
“Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!”
Under Ash’s command, Pikachu’s body was enveloped in a dazzling electric light.
“Pika – chu!”
A dazzling golden light burst out of Pikachu’s small body!
Directly hitting Regice on the opposite side!
Regice took a blow from Pikachu’s attack!
The people in the arena couldn’t help but get excited.
Ash hit!
Thunderbolt!
This is one of Pikachu’s strongest moves!
…
“Wow! Pikachu is amazing! That speed is crazy!”
“Regice didn’t even have time to dodge!”
“I think… Pikachu might be a little strong?”
The audience buzzed with discussion.
Pikachu’s speed was simply too fast!
The power of Thunderbolt was far beyond their normal understanding of Thunderbolt.
You can't blame them for being surprised.
It’s because this Pikachu just didn’t play by the rules!
…
On the screen.
Watching Regice take a super-powered Thunderbolt head-on, Mr. Shinto’s expression didn’t change at all.
He still looked calm and stoic.
The Thunderbolt’s light enveloped Regice and faded.
Regice – unharmed!
Every facet on Regice’s body still shimmered brightly.
This time.
It was finally Mr. Shinto’s turn to counterattack.
Mr. Shinto calmly commanded Regice.
“Regice, use Blizzard.”
As Mr. Shinto’s words fell.
Regice emitted a frosty glow, an endless blizzard, with piercing snow, quickly swept towards Ash and Pikachu!