Magnus was enjoying giving his preaching to those who listened, until the man from before decided to issue a challenge to him. "I suppose thats it for now people. Come to one of the churches next week and attend a ceremony if your interested! Praise Helix!" Magnus said, dismissing his small crowd with a small sigh. When the place cleared out a bit and there was room enough for a battle, Magnus gestured over his Gardevoir, who teleported next to his side, lazily leaning against it while staying on guard.

"I have no need for a bodyguard, my favorite Guardian angel here is far stronger than any knight, and cuter I must say." Magnus said with a wink, Gardevoir's expression softening up for a moment before going back to its guarded look. "But a traveling companion for a little bit sounds alright. Plus a strong follower would be most welcome. So be it." Magnus said, pulling out his prayer book with the hidden vial in it. "And you really should have more self confidence. Calling yourself a heathen just seems self destructive, doesn't it?" He said slyly as Gardevoir got into position.

When a volunteer from the small crowd that had gathered to watch the fight gave the signal to go, Magnus told Gardevoir mentally to start with a Psyshock, Gardevoir pulling rocks out of the ground and firing them at John's pokemon like missiles at many different angles, including above.