January 26, 2025.
After taking a brief rest on Akala Island yesterday and gathering some information,
Su Hao did nothing else. After spending the night training his Psychic-type abilities with Tapu Lele's scale powder, he arrived at the competition venue on Melemele Island before the allotted time limit.
David Carlisle, the island king, had cleared out the area in advance, leaving ample space for the battle between the two sides.
Other than the Rotom Drones positioned around the arena and the referee, only the two semifinals contenders remained.
"I really didn't expect that, in such a short time, you'd be standing on the same stage as me, competing for a place in the finals."
David Carlisle spread his hands, his face full of helplessness.
Back then, even with the support of the three reclusive divine birds from the Divine Bird Sanctuary, Su Hao had still fallen short of him in terms of Trainer ability.
That Incineroar had given it everything it had, yet still suffered a regrettable defeat due to the gap in strength.
But now, his opponent had completely surpassed him... Though saying so sounded like fear before battle, David Carlisle believed it was simply the truth.
His goal from the start had been to force out more of Su Hao's strength and make Tapu Koko interested in joining the battle.
Only then would he have a chance of winning.
After all, Su Hao had always sent out only the Pokémon he had personally raised in the Legend Cup. Diancie might be powerful, but Tapu Koko was a Class Two Legendary deity known for its love of battle. The odds of victory were extremely high.
"This time, the result won't be like last time."
Su Hao calmly took out a Luxury Ball and spoke to David Carlisle.
"Perhaps."
David