After unleashing that strike, the highly condensed aura around Leafeon's body faltered, then rapidly dispersed like water released from a dam. Its body swayed, and it slowly collapsed into Su Hao's arms. Though stunned, he still caught it instinctively.
Su Hao wanted to heal Leafeon, but the Tokiwa Power within him had long been exhausted. He could only call Milotic over and have it temporarily nourish Leafeon with Aqua Ring, helping it recover its stamina, which was on the verge of its limit.
Just as Milotic was treating Leafeon with Aqua Ring, Kartana, which had been hovering motionlessly in the air for a long time, suddenly flew toward them.
Su Hao and the Pokémon all raised their guard, staring at the approaching Kartana as if facing a formidable enemy.
Although a month had already passed, it seemed Reshiram still needed a few more days to awaken. If Kartana flew into a rage and attacked now, they would have almost no ability to withstand its fury.
Seemingly noticing the vigilance of Su Hao and the Pokémon surrounding him and Leafeon, Kartana fell silent for a moment before taking the initiative to connect to Su Hao's Aura.
"I misjudged you. You succeeded in meeting my requirements."
Kartana's very first words were an admission that it had misjudged them, a display of weakness.
Su Hao was slightly stunned.
He had imagined Kartana coming to vent its anger because Leafeon had secretly learned its techniques. He had not expected it to admit its mistake so readily.
Kartana knew what Su Hao was thinking just by watching his expression change. Its body swayed slightly in the wind as it asked in confusion, "Do you really think I'm that petty?"
Su Hao and the Pokémon exchanged glances. Remembering Kartana's words—Get lost, geniuses aren't welcome here—they nodded