Jing He's Ruthlessness!

Back then, Jing He had met Cynthia because of a self-conscious Feebas.

And that Feebas had since evolved into Milotic, the most beautiful Pokémon in the Pokémon World!

As half the "matchmaker" between Jing He and Cynthia, Milotic did not really want to battle Jing He.

But as Cynthia's Pokémon, since Cynthia wanted to fight Jing He with everything she had, Milotic would naturally help her fulfill that wish.

So, after giving Jing He and Urshifu a slightly apologetic glance, Milotic's expression turned exceptionally serious.

Milotic was a pure Water-type Pokémon, so its resistances were not bad—at least above average.

Furthermore.

In terms of base stats alone, Milotic was a typical Special Defense-oriented Pokémon, a "special tank."

But thanks to its Marvel Scale Ability, it could also become an exceptionally capable "physical tank." All things considered, it was an excellent "water shield" with tremendous staying power.

[Marvel Scale: When the Pokémon with this Ability falls into a status condition, its Physical Defense is greatly increased!]

"Roar!"

Urshifu took its stance, its gaze resolute.

Everyone knew each other so well that it did not particularly want to fight Cynthia either, but—

This concerned Jing He's future status as head of the household. It had no choice but to fight!

Sorry!

"The battle begins!"

The referee's voice fell.

Sizzle—

Before either side made a move, a faint Ember appeared on Milotic's body. Some of its scales were scorched crimson.

But the flames were quickly suppressed by the water flowing over Milotic's body.

Its condition, however—

Milotic had fallen into the Burn status!

Its Marvel Scale Ability activated, greatly boosting its Physical Defense!

"Looks like Cynthia's Milotic is holding a Flame Orb." Leon, continuing to act as half a commentator, immediately explained the reason behind Milotic's change.

A Flame Orb!

Its holder would