Chapter 572: Mega Golduck vs. Mega Gramps!

Chapter 572: Mega Golduck vs. Mega Gramps!



Under the spotlight, the colorful rainbow light surrounding Golduck dimmed, and it successfully completed its Mega Evolution!

Mega Golduck!

Its lustrous metallic body became even larger, with all four of its pincers extending forward. Four smaller arms extended from its back, and the "X" symbol on its face became more distinct.

"Golduck!" Da Wu's arm lifted slightly, and he was full of confidence.

"Kang Jin!"

In response to Da Wu's call, Mega Golduck reacted.

Da Wu and Mega Golduck's combination also elicited enthusiastic cheers and applause from the audience.

This was almost their most iconic combination, and it attracted countless fans during this tournament.

"Come back, Houndoom."

Jinghe suddenly spoke from the other side.

"Guchia."

Houndoom felt a bit regretful that it couldn't battle Mega Golduck, but it had indeed reached its physical limit.

The previous combination attack of the large fire explosion and the Regret Sword failed to deal enough damage to Golduck, and its battle was over.

Houndoom transformed into a red light and returned to its Poke Ball.

In any case...

"You've fought exceptionally well," Jinghe said softly to the Poke Ball.

Today, Martial Panda and Houndoom had demonstrated their full strength, and Jinghe had already established a significant advantage.

Now, facing Da Wu and his Mega Golduck, as a teacher...

Jinghe let out a soft laugh.

"Gramps!"

"Hngga~~!"

Gramps, who had been eagerly waiting, immediately emerged from Jinghe's shadow, moving like a shadow onto the field. It slowly rose from the shadows and stood firmly on the ground.

"Jinghe's fifth Pokemon is Gramps!" the host shouted.

Another ace versus ace moment?

Gramps removed its sunglasses and casually tossed them aside, stretching its hands.

Its sinister smile and rising fighting spirit once again ignited the audience's emotions, causing them to hold their breath unconsciously.

How would Teacher Jinghe and Gramps fight?

But then...

Jinghe unbuttoned his suit, facing the gentle breeze on the field. As he curved his lips, he took out the dazzling Key Stone from the end of the chain attached to his monocle.

At the same time, Gramps stuck out its tongue, holding a Super Stone that also emitted a colorful glow.

Seeing this, the audience couldn't help but clench their fists in excitement.

Is it here? Is it finally here?

When Da Wu saw this scene, his smile became even more radiant, but his eyes grew more serious. He whispered,

"It's coming, Golduck."

"Kang Jin."

Mega Golduck nodded slightly.

This day wasn't just about Da Wu's wait; it had been a long wait for Golduck as well.

Jinghe took off his suit and casually tossed it behind him, rolling up the sleeves of his shirt.

"Gramps!"

"Hng~! Ga~!"

Since the students were so eager for this battle, as a teacher, he couldn't let them down in their desire for battle!

Buzz—

A dazzling rainbow light burst forth from the Key Stone, and the Super Stone on Gramps' tongue also began to glow, revealing the mark of Mega Evolution, resonating with it!

In an instant, the entire field seemed to lose all its light, leaving only Gramps' shadow standing tall.

Behind it, the dense Dark-type energy formed a patchwork of mottled patterns.

"Mega Evolution!"

"Hngga~!!"

The rainbow light connected Jinghe and Gramps, and the brilliant evolution light enveloped the earth, intertwining with the black mist.

The surging Dark-type energy transformed into waves that spread out in all directions, and the audience widened their eyes, their faces filled with excitement.

"Holy crap! Teacher Jinghe, you're so cool!"

"It's the semifinals! This is the first time Teacher Jinghe has used Mega Evolution in the semifinals, right?"

"What do you know? This is the teacher's 'love' for his students!"

As the white light and black mist gradually dissipated, Mega Gramps' spiky back emitted a faint glow. Its golden eyes on its forehead were incredibly charming, and its tongue and smile revealed its cunning nature.

"Hngga."

Mega Gramps' body slightly lowered, its arms touching the ground like a spiky ball. Dark waves rippled outward, and the dark energy seemed to engulf the entire field.

The oppressive feeling brought by this Mega Evolution, the Dark-type energy spreading across the entire field, caused some audience members to wonder. Could it be that Dark-type Pokemon now have field-type moves? This dark energy covering the entire field, this Dark-type energy resembling flowing water, is it Dark Water?

"That's 'Shadow Step,'" Wu Song said, closing his book and leaning forward with a serious expression. "The shadows cover the entire field, locking down all Pokemon within."

Da Ye, standing beside him, was stunned. "I almost thought it was a Dark-type field move."

You see, sunny days are suitable for Fire-type and Grass-type Pokemon, rainy days for Water-type and Electric-type, Rock-type, Ground-type, and even Steel-type Pokemon have Sandstorm, Ice-type have Snow, Psychic-type and Fairy-type have field moves, Grass-type and Electric-type have both field and weather moves, but Dark-type has nothing.

A Liu glanced at him and muttered, "Bug-type doesn't have it either."

"However, Da Wu's Mega Golduck has also changed its ability to 'Hard Claws,' and with the two stages of Attack boosts it received, its threat is not small at all." Wu Song added.

"This boost, it can't hold it after Mega Evolution." Herona, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke up.

The crowd was taken aback.

It was Ha.

On the field.

"Kang Jin."

Super Mega Golduck's red eyes were piercing, gazing at the Super Gramps that was brimming with Ghost-type energy, its eyes filled with excitement.

In terms of attributes, both Pokemon had a mutual check and balance, and there was no clear advantage or disadvantage between them.

If one were to say, it was probably the Super Gramps, whose stamina was far superior to the Super Mega Golduck, making it much more vigorous.

Here it comes.

Both sides exchanged Mega moves, and the battle officially began!

"Bang!" The air around the Super Mega Golduck emitted a muffled sound, and in an instant, it charged at the Super Gramps with incredible speed, swinging its fist to delay the tail imbued with Psychic power!

"Mind Hammer!" Danti shouted, "This ultimate master-apprentice showdown, and Da Wu has taken the initiative against the Super Mega Golduck!"

Facing the charging Super Mega Golduck, the Super Gramps sneered, but instead of dodging, a dense Ghost-type energy surged from its body.

Jinghe stretched out his arms and said, "Take this, Shadow Punch!"

"Hengga!"

The Super Gramps' crimson eyes flashed, and two bats formed from black mist flew out from the Super Mega Golduck's body, flapping their wings and diving into the Gramps' body.

If the Mega Golduck hadn't Mega Evolved, then with its "Pure Body" ability, it wouldn't have been able to steal, but after Mega Evolution, its ability changed to "Hard Claw," making it a different story.

In an instant.

The charging Super Mega Golduck immediately felt as if a force within it had been drawn out, and its power seemed to weaken significantly.

But this didn't affect its determination to seize the initiative.

The Super Gramps, having gained a boost in Attack, also swung its fist in the midst of the chaos.

If it were any other move, the Gramps wouldn't have had time to gather its strength after stealing the Super Mega Golduck's power, but Shadow Punch was an exception.

Bang!!

The giant and sturdy metal pincer, imbued with Psychic power, clashed with the Super Gramps' fist, which also met it without hesitation.

Fist against fist, the silver and black energies intertwined, transforming into a vortex that scattered in all directions, causing the ground beneath them to crack and stones to fly up.

The audience erupted in exclamations.

"Although we knew Teacher Jinghe's Gramps could fight with its fists, but..."

"The Super Gramps, taking on the Super Mega Golduck's fist head-on? Even with the Attack boost, isn't that a bit exaggerated?"

"Mega Golduck, did you skip lunch? If you didn't, then take this punch from me!"

"Kang Jin!!"

The Super Mega Golduck's expression turned cold, and its immense power burst forth in an instant.

Boom!!

"Hengga."

The Super Gramps was knocked back, but it didn't forget to stick out its tongue at the Super Mega Golduck in mid-air.

Surface: It doesn't hurt! Hey! Not a bit! Haha—

Inner Thoughts: It hurts so much! I want to go home! Jinghe—

Jinghe was well aware of the Gramps' inner monologue, and a slight twitch formed at the corner of his mouth.

However, this was undoubtedly the best way to deal with the Super Mega Golduck's powerful attack, by removing its Attack boost and minimizing the damage the Gramps would take.

Seeing the Super Gramps getting smashed away, the audience breathed a sigh of relief.

Phew, phew.

If the Super Gramps could really clash fists with the Super Mega Golduck, then it's highly recommended to have the Gramps take a drug test after the match!

If there's even a drop of the real stuff in its urine, we'll drink it!

It's definitely all performance-enhancing drugs!

This is barely acceptable.

"Gramps, use Will-O-Wisp!"

"Hengga!"

The Super Gramps, flying backwards, quickly stabilized its body, spreading its arms, and a cluster of indigo-colored Will-O-Wisps appeared above its head, fanning out like a fan. At its command, they flew towards the Super Mega Golduck in a spiral.

"Block it!"

Buzz—

The Super Mega Golduck spread out its four arms, and a Psychic barrier instantly formed.

Bang, bang, bang—

The Will-O-Wisps exploded on the barrier, scattering into tiny sparks.

"Mega Golduck, use Psychic Blast!"

The Super Mega Golduck's four arms, which had been spread out, suddenly contracted, and the Psychic power that had formed the barrier was reused, gathering together to form a powerful Psychic Blast that rushed towards the Gramps.

Bang!!

The Super Gramps instantly transformed into a cloud of black mist that scattered in all directions.

Shadow!

Where is it? The Super Mega Golduck's Psychic power spread out, but the entire field was shrouded in shadows, and it seemed like the Gramps could appear anywhere.

Behind?

"To the side!"

"Hengga!"

The Super Gramps grinned mischievously, holding two Shadow Balls in its hands, and without hesitation, it threw them at the Super Mega Golduck.

Bang! Bang! The two dark Shadow Balls flew in a spiral, intertwining as if merging into one, making them difficult to block, and finally exploding on the Super Mega Golduck's body.

"Kang Jin!!"

The Super Mega Golduck howled in pain, but it also seized this opportunity to capture the Gramps' figure.

"Grab it, use Psychic Fang!"

"Kang Jin—!"

The attacked Super Mega Golduck didn't retreat, but instead charged forward, its arms enveloped in Psychic power, resembling sharp teeth as it opened its most ferocious fangs.

"Gramps, use Hammer Surprise to dodge!"

Directly clashing with the Super Mega Golduck at close range wasn't a good choice, and this wasn't the kind of fighting style that the Gramps, a Special Attack-oriented Pokemon, should be using.

Although the Gramps liked to fight with its fists, it also depended on who the opponent was.

Facing the Super Mega Golduck, one moment of carelessness could be fatal.

"Haha!"

Geng Gui didn't unzip the dimensional space but instead dove into the shadows that covered the entire arena.

This "dark water," or shadows, was connected to the dimensional space.

"Golduck, predict the future and locate Geng Gui's position!"

This time, Da Wu and the Mega Golduck used a different method to search for Geng Gui.

As Jinghe's student, having witnessed numerous battles between Jinghe and Geng Gui, he had a good understanding of their combat habits.

Therefore, he had also thought of various solutions.

"Kang Jin!"

Mega Golduck's eyes glowed with psychic power, like a computer, as numbers and characters flashed through its eyes.

A combination of computer and psychic powers, a fusion of cyberpunk and fantasy, was truly formidable!

Found it! Mega Golduck locked onto Geng Gui's position.

"As expected, the most dangerous place is right beside me," Jinghe thought to himself.

Da Wu knew Geng Gui too well.

However, Jinghe had anticipated this outcome.

So,

"Mega Golduck, maximum power, Psychic Blast!"

Whirrr—

In the audience, Gardelia's heart skipped a beat. Da Wu's Mega Golduck—no, Mega Golduck—displayed impressive psychic power. Even with her own psychic abilities combined with Miss Goth's, it might still be a challenge.

Powerful psychic forces intertwined with mental energy, surging towards an area that seemed empty.

"Geng Gui!" Jinghe called out softly.

"Haha!"

In the empty space targeted by Mega Golduck, Mega Geng Gui leaped out from the shadows beneath his feet, as if it had been foreseen.

However, the appearing Geng Gui was not unprepared. He held a massive Shadow Ball in his hands, wearing a mischievous smile as if saying, "I predicted your prediction!"

Whirrr—

The enormous Shadow Ball was unleashed, colliding with the approaching psychic power in the air.

Bang! Bang!

The black and silver forces intertwined, like a black dragon and a white dragon, forming a roaring shadow.

Boom!!

The arena was engulfed in rising dust, causing the audience to shudder.

"If that hit, would it turn into ashes?"

"No, it's hard to say. It seems like there wasn't even a chance to be blown away; it just disappeared."

"Wait! Wait, it's not over yet!"

In the dust, sharp-eyed spectators spotted a fleeting black shadow.

The Shadow Ball hadn't completely disappeared?!

Subtly, the audience seemed to hear a faint dragon's roar.

Roar—

An illusion?

Or—

Bang!!!

Mega Golduck was knocked back.

On one of its arms, there were traces of black marks, like lightning or flames, but they were black.

Hmm?

Upon seeing this, not only Da Wu and the audience but even Jinghe was a little surprised.

When did Geng Gui learn something new?

And secretly, too?

However, since Geng Gui was currently in Mega form, and with their minds connected, he quickly understood the reason.

His expression became slightly odd.

It turned out that Geng Gui's move was inspired by the Gene Wedge and the black ball secretly given to him by Adake.

Could it be that Geng Gui used Fusion to combine himself with the "electronic pet"?

Cough, cough.

In reality, it was just a little inspiration, not even worth mentioning, slightly changing the way the move was used.

In the end, Mega Golduck was better at physical attacks, and compared to Mega Geng Gui, who specialized in Special Attacks, it lacked a certain edge.

Additionally, Ghost-type energy inherently had some suppression over psychic power.

"Golduck!" Da Wu shouted.

"Kang Jin!!"

The hovering Mega Golduck struggled to stabilize its form, responding to Da Wu.

In Mega Golduck's mind, images of its past self emerged—once an outcast in its community due to its unusual body color, but ever since meeting Da Wu, it had grown under his care.

They ate together, went to school together, dug for stones together, and shared joys together.

Now, it was no longer the solitary and taciturn Iron Bull it once was.

In this battle, it could sense Da Wu's seriousness, understand his joy, and even perceive his immersion.

Therefore, it would definitely fight alongside him until the very end!

And in this state they shared, how could Da Wu not sense Mega Golduck's determination?

The former Da Wu might have been lost, hesitant, and even considering giving up his identity and future as a Trainer.

But everything changed when he met his teacher.

Now, he had made up his mind to become an exceptional Trainer, shouldering his responsibilities. So, it was time to prove his transformation to his teacher with this move!"

"Mega Golduck, let's give it our all!" Da Wu encouraged himself.

"Kang Jin!!!" Mega Golduck's response resonated in his heart.

And so,

Da Wu's eyes gleamed as he waved his hand.

"Teacher! Catch this, it's our—"

"Strongest attack!"

"Mega Golduck!"

"Kang Jin!!!"

Whirrr—

Mega Golduck's body erupted with dazzling fluorescence, and the mark of Mega Evolution glowed on its forehead.

"Use Mind Hammer!"

Cyclones rose, psychic powers gathered, and bright silver psychic energy converged on Mega Golduck's body.

"Hengga."

Gramps also stared at Daimon and Golduck, sensing a bond between them. This bond was especially clear in their Mega Evolution state.

Mega Evolution utilizes the power of Key Stones and Mega Stones, but ultimately, the true core is the bond!

The bond is the real bridge to Mega Evolution, connecting Pokemon and trainers' hearts. The stronger the bond between a trainer and their Pokemon, the greater the power they will gain from Mega Evolution.

And at this moment...

Daimon and Golduck demonstrated the strength of their unbreakable bond!

"Hengga~~"

Gramps instinctively turned to look at Jinghe, meeting his gaze.

The trainer and Pokemon simultaneously smiled, unaware of the bond they shared.

If it's about bond, we won't lose to anyone!

In a nutshell, Gramps' feelings towards Jinghe could be summed up as: Even if you become a ghost, I won't let you off the hook! That's how stubborn he is!

Since Daimon decided to go all out, it was time to give it a try!

"Gramps!"

"Hengga!"

Gramps slightly lowered his body, resting his hands on the ground covered in shadows. The darkness that had expanded throughout the arena retracted like a water current, finally condensing into two dark orbs in Super Gramps' hands.

Then Gramps licked his lips, holding one orb with one hand and summoning another dark orb with the other.

Next, under the gaze of all the spectators, Gramps merged the two black orbs together.

"Hengga~~"

Here we go~

On both sides of the battlefield, a silver and black surge of energy rose.

The next second...

The two forces collided, unleashing their full power without reservation.

Boom!!!

The intertwining energy and the two-colored light illuminated the faces of all the spectators, eliciting shock and shrinking pupils.

This was the most intense collision since the start of the "Young Master World Championship"! The protective barrier of the entire arena seemed ready to shatter under the impact of the collision's aftermath, leaving the staff drenched in sweat.

Boom, boom, boom!!!

The explosion shook the entire venue, and the spectators could barely see anything. Yet, no one dared to close their eyes.

No one knew how much time had passed.

The smoke cleared.

Golduck had already reverted from its Mega Evolution, covered in dust and swaying in mid-air.

The arena fell silent, with everyone's attention focused on the center.

"Who won this?"

"This is too scary."

"Suddenly, it feels like cheating is the norm."

"Kang Jin."

Golduck struggled to keep its eyes open until it saw Gramps' silhouette through the smoke, also having reverted from its Mega Evolution. Its heart relaxed, and its fighting spirit receded like a tide, replaced by overwhelming drowsiness.

Bang—

Finally, Golduck closed its eyes and collapsed amidst the chaos.

"Golduck!"

Daimon shouted, showing neither disappointment nor regret, only satisfaction and approval.

After such a fight...

"You did well, Golduck," Daimon said to the unconscious Golduck in his heart.

Although Golduck had fainted, and its Mega Evolution had ended, it seemed to hear Daimon's voice and managed a faint smile.

This battle was truly exhilarating.

"Golduck, unable to battle!"

The referee tried to wake up the unconscious Golduck, confirming its condition before raising the flag in his hand.

But the spectators remained silent.

Golduck was unable to battle, but what about Gramps?

As the smoke completely dissipated, Gramps' figure emerged—a small, round, purple-skinned Pokemon standing proudly. Only then did the entire arena erupt into deafening cheers.

"Holy shit! Gramps is so badass!! (Screaming)"

"Isn't this a double KO?"

"The level of this 'Young Master World Championship' is just too high! Too high indeed!"

"Is this a young master? Even a battle between Elite Four members wouldn't be any more intense than this!"

Gramps held his waist and stuck out his tongue.

"Hengga."

The opponent was truly brave. It was almost a close call.

If it weren't for Golduck fighting Tyrantrum first and consuming a significant amount of energy, the battle might have continued.

No wonder Jinghe secretly referred to Golduck as the "Invincible Golduck."

However...

Hehe! I won!

From now on, when Jinghe calls me, she should add a prefix. What should it be? Invincible Gramps? Great Invincible Gramps? Invincible Big Gramps? Gramps the Great? Or...

"Gramps."

"Hengga?" Gramps instinctively turned around, meeting Jinghe's gaze filled with concern.

Huh?

Shouldn't there be a prefix?

"Do you need to rest?"

Although Gramps narrowly won against Daimon's Golduck, he had also exhausted a lot of energy.

Moreover, although Golduck had consumed Tyrantrum's energy, the previous battle strategy wasn't suitable for Gramps. A head-on confrontation isn't Gramps' forte.

It was only because of the direct clash between teacher and student that Gramps used a strategy that didn't suit him.

Daimon still had an Armored Bird in good condition and a sixth Pokemon.

"Hengga."

Gramps scratched his butt.

I wonder who the opponent will summon next? If it's the Armored Bird appears, Hammer Sister will be "locked down" on it!

Whenever the Armored Bird shows up, Hammer Sister won't be able to hold back.

The outcome would have been different if Armored Bird had been there.

A poor state doesn't mean Grimer can't fight.

At the same time, Wu Song also recalled his Metagross.

The smile on his face didn't fade, and he showed no signs of discouragement. Instead, he realized that there was indeed a gap between himself and Teacher Jinghe. After this, everyone would definitely work harder when they return!

Sometimes, failure can be a good thing.

Especially for Wu Song.

If everything had been too smooth sailing without any setbacks, the Pokemon and himself wouldn't feel any pressure, and naturally, there would be no motivation.

So...

"From now on, you can only use four days a week to dig for stones. Let's give it our all!"

As Wu Song thought of this, he held his last Poke Ball in his hand.

"Go, Diglett!"

Wu Song's last Pokemon was Diglett.

Teacher Jinghe thought it would be Tyrantrum, prepared for the Sandstorm tactic due to Cradily's Sandstorm.

However, due to Martial Panda's sudden challenge and Hammer Sister's suppression of Armored Bird, Wu Song's tactical arrangement was disrupted.

But in this state, Grimer might have a chance to be caught.

"Chomp!"

Diglett's aura was not weak, and it didn't show any signs of fear after its partner's defeat. Instead, it rubbed its metal blades, eager to try.

"Wu Song's last Pokemon is Diglett!" the host shouted.

Diglett was the first Pokemon registered in the Unova Region, so in a way, it also represented Unova's characteristics.

"Hngga~ Hngga~"

Seeing that the opponent was Diglett, Grimer slapped its cheeks, "Duangduang," and then gathered its spirit.

It wasn't over yet!

The old man could still fight!

In the audience, Herona straightened her posture slightly, crossed her legs, and relaxed a little.

Beside her, Wu Dao, Wu Song, and A Liu, feeling the change in the "energy" of their big sister, also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Thankfully, thankfully, the situation was clear, and Teacher Jinghe was sure to win. Wu Song was strong, but it was a bit difficult to turn the tables.

When Mega Metagross and Mega Grimer were fighting earlier, they didn't even dare to breathe.

Fortunately, they won.

However, Wu Dao's eyes rolled around, and Wu Song and A Liu exchanged glances, seeing the anticipation in each other's eyes.

What if, what if their big sister won against Dodrio in the next match? Wouldn't that be...

Wow, this is so exciting, I dare not even think about it!

Focus!

Suddenly, the three of them stiffened, feeling the gaze from Herona, who stood behind them with her arms crossed, and the Braviary beside her, making them feel a chill down their spines.

Somehow, no matter the outcome, they all seemed to be in trouble. So...

Maybe it's best not to face Teacher Jinghe in the end? But if they lose to Dodrio, wouldn't their big sister be even more unhappy?

The urge to survive was spinning wildly in their minds, but they found no way out; all paths were blocked!

They're doomed, doomed, doomed!

At this moment, they had to find someone to take the blame.

So, the fastest thinker among them, Wu Dao, took a deep breath and suddenly exclaimed.

"What? Wu Ye, you mean our big sister might not make it to the finals?" he asked with an exaggerated expression, his eyes wide and his acting over-the-top.

Wu Ye: "???"

Wu Ye stiffly turned his head, his back drenched in sweat.

"Teacher Jinghe, please be a decent person!"

"I'm back! We're back! This is the Teacher Jinghe and Grimer I remember!"

"I seriously suspect that Grimer is still fighting to save on medical expenses!"

On the field, Diglett was already fast asleep, with flames and electric arcs on its body, a combination of burn, paralysis, and sleep.

And next to Diglett, Grimer was devouring Diglett's body.

Devour!

Grimer, who was initially in poor condition, seemed to have gained some weight after the battle.

Damn!

Be a decent person!

Wu Song: "..."

He took out a Poke Ball and recalled Diglett.

Before, he hadn't felt much, but this time, not only did he face Teacher Jinghe head-on several times, but he also witnessed Grimer's incredible control abilities.

To some extent, he understood why those who fought Teacher Jinghe earlier had that look of wanting to vomit but not daring to.

No more fighting! It's better to let Armored Bird avoid getting its feathers plucked by Hammer Sister.

When they return, they must work even harder.

Thus, the battle between Wu Song and Teacher Jinghe came to a complete end!

"Let's give a warm welcome! Teacher Jinghe has advanced to the finals!!! Becoming the first to reach the finals!!!" the host shouted.

Boom!!!

The entire arena erupted in a thunderous cheer, a wave of excitement washing over the crowd.

Advancing to the finals!

Teacher Jinghe!!!

Amazing!!!

Various voices rose and fell, as if they were even happier than if they themselves had made it to the finals.

And the true protagonist, at this moment, was on the field, shaking hands with his opponent for the final time.

"Teacher."

"Wu Song, remember to bring your own ingredients."

Wu Song: "???"

Smiling, Wu Song watched Teacher Jinghe's carefree figure as he walked into the player's tunnel.

The teacher was still the teacher.

And the student... was still the student.

PS: Two chapters in one, done! Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a peaceful and safe holiday!

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