"Please direct your attention to the big screen! The battlefield for this Semifinals match is being selected right now! What kind of battlefield will it be? Let's wait and see!"
The host's eager, energetic voice echoed through the spacious arena, each announcement stirring the hearts of the audience.
"Dear viewers, the battlefield draw has concluded, and this Semifinals match is about to begin!" Once the host saw that the battlefield had been selected, he delivered a brief opening before handing the floor to the referee.
"Following the draw, this match will be held on a Grass Field. Both contestants may use six Pokémon. Please note that once one side has three Pokémon lose their ability to battle, the match will enter an intermission period lasting five minutes."
"The battlefield for the second half will be determined through another draw..." The referee stood in the middle of the field, tightly gripping a small flag as he steadily and forcefully explained the rules, every word reaching everyone's ears clearly.
After announcing the rules, the referee suddenly raised his flag high and declared loudly, "Both contestants, take your positions! Release your Pokémon and seize the initiative together! The match begins!"
"Go, Ludicolo!" Xiao Shun stood on one side of the battlefield and swung his arm. The Poké Ball in his hand shot out with a whoosh, his eyes burning with enthusiasm. He had long wanted to battle Brother Hai.
Though he had known from the start that he could not win, he did not want to lose too badly. He wanted Brother Hai to see how much he had improved during this time.
When Brother Hai showed up for the competition, Xiao Shun quietly breathed a sigh of relief, secretly rejoicing, Good thing Brother Hai didn't forfeit. He just overslept.
"Go, Dugtrio!" Yu