Rory laughs again, a return to his more genial sound.

"Do you truly think any Pokémon would follow my orders if all I did was 'boss' them around? Our means of acquiring and training Pokémon may be different, but as is clear, we lack your capabilities. You seem to be pleased enough to condemn all humans who do not live in your city to death. What would you recommend instead? Ask nicely when they attack us to stop? I have personally attempted this technique - I fear to report it does not work and results in grave injury.

"Ioke and I value this power of ours equally. She has ever been a stalwart companion and aid to me."

He nods.

"But let us finish this."

Confusion strikes again with seemingly minimal effect. If health bars existed, perhaps a quarter would be gone. Mega Blaziken moves and once more, its speed is even greater. It hasn't used a single offensive attack so far - and fails to do so even now. It simply rushes towards Jadwiga with flames roaring, moving to grapple her and pin her down, a show of strength without actually harming its opponent.

"Her power is not enough in that form. Do you yield?"