Was there even any need to hesitate?
Lin Mo made his decision almost instantly. Dratini might be rare and precious, but to him, it was not even worth one ten-thousandth of this Shiny Beldum!
Even if the Dratini before him were an exceptionally rare Shiny, in Lin Mo's heart, it would not carry even half as much weight as this Beldum.
Of course, if that Dratini possessed both the Multiscale Ability and a Shiny appearance, he might have hesitated between the two for a moment. But clearly, no such heaven-sent situation existed here.
In any case, Lin Mo had already made up his mind. He would choose none but this Shiny Beldum!
A Pokémon Contest? What was so difficult about that?
For Lin Mo, as long as he could bring this long-desired Shiny Beldum into his team, let alone enter a Pokémon Contest, he would gladly take on an even harsher stage.
Besides, he already had quite a few brilliantly conceived combination move ideas in his head. When the time came, all he needed was to polish them carefully and provide patient, attentive guidance.
This little one, born from Steven's Shiny Metagross and blessed with extraordinary talent, would surely shine with the most dazzling light on the Contest stage and amaze everyone!
Lin Mo did not answer Steven with words. Instead, he walked straight toward the Shiny Metagross, his gaze falling on the silvery-white, translucent Shiny Beldum by its feet.
He crouched down, his fingertips hovering lightly over the little one's head. Tilting his head slightly at it, he quietly teased the shy little Pokémon, warmth rippling through his eyes.
The next second, Lin Mo flashed lightly to the side of the Shiny Metagross and crouched down, using Metagross's body to hide himself, leaving only a corner of his clothes