Believe in Little Ze? (Second Update Today, 10,000 Words Complete!)

After Talonflame was once again surrounded by the energy Barrier from [Protect], both Lu Ze and Electivire froze.

Two consecutive Protects?

What a classic scene...

But when that classic scene happened to him, it did not seem quite so delightful.

"Electivire, use Thunder Encore!"

Lu Ze continued directing Electivire. Use [Thunder] again. I refuse to believe you can use [Protect] three times in a row.

Electivire did not hesitate and continued using [Thunder].

As expected, no surprises occurred.

No Pokémon could use [Protect] three times in a row. I said so!

Without any surprise, the instant [Thunder] struck Talonflame, it lost its ability to battle.

With the type advantage and the damage boost from the held Expert Belt, neither Lu Ze nor Electivire found it surprising that Talonflame had been one-shot.

After recalling Talonflame into its Poké Ball, the opponent fell silent.

Even his ace had lost. What Pokémon did he have that could defeat the Electivire before him, which was even more absurdly powerful than that first Sirfetch'd?

After hesitating for a moment, the opponent ultimately chose to surrender.

He really could not win. Rather than waste time here, he might as well find some easy prey to pick on.

After the opponent raised his hand to signal surrender, Lu Ze finally let out a breath.

That meant he had his ten wins and could safely advance to the second round.

"You were amazing, Electivire!"

After rubbing Electivire's fluffy fur, Lu Ze could not help praising him excitedly.

"Ele~"

Electivire scratched his head somewhat bashfully.

Electivire in battle and Electivire outside battle were practically two different Pokémon.

In battle, Electivire was Swagger, wild, and utterly domineering.

Outside battle, however, he was somewhat reserved, shy, and polite.

Perhaps it was because of Electivire's mother and Zeraora.

The two Pokémon who