Divine Beast Users Are Really Unlikable! (Bonus Chapter for the Alliance Leader "Little Transparent Reader" 17)

Three against one.

Although Kirara cleared away the bouncing water balls and many of the Water Shield Shells by unleashing massive flames outward,

successfully breaking the formation Water Snake Dragon had spent so long preparing,

it was still one against three. At most, relying on her flight and immortality, she could keep them entangled until the end of time.

Winning, however, was impossible.

Realizing this, Kohaku was no sore loser and could only helplessly concede.

Thus,

his result in this tournament was merely qualifying for the main event.

At best, he ranked among the Top 32, but received no prize money.

Meanwhile, Hancock successfully advanced into the Top 16 in the second round.

"What did you think, Husband?"

Inside the private box, Historia looked at Imu and asked with a gentle smile.

"Mm, team battles really are more practical in actual combat than one-on-one fights."

Imu was very satisfied with the outcome of Hancock and Kohaku's match.

In a one-on-one fight, Kirara could very likely have torn through Basilisk, Water Snake Dragon, and Rune Snake.

But three against one was different.

This was the style of Pokémon battles best suited to the World Government.

The Pokémon World's one-on-one format was more like a sporting competition.

Of course,

Imu knew they also had ruleless wild battles, true life-or-death combat.

It came down to who could kill the other side's Pokémon first—or even the trainer himself.

After a half-hour break,

the second match began under Hozumi's spirited hosting.

It was clear that she was growing increasingly accustomed to,

and even enjoying, this job.

Very soon,

the names and portraits of both contestants appeared on the giant virtual screen.

"They're up!"

"It's contestant Kirche and contestant Monet!"

"The former comes from the Zero Magic World and is the captain of the Mage Association's