Xingye vs. Red, Full Firepower!

The fifteen-minute intermission quickly came to an end. While everyone was still immersed in discussing the first match, the second quietly approached. Only when they saw the two contestants enter did they snap back to their senses.

The moment Lillie saw Xingye emerge from the contestants' tunnel, she immediately stood up and waved her arms, completely disregarding her image as she shouted, "Go get 'em! If you lose, you'll make breakfast for me for the rest of your life!"

"Are you sure that isn't a reward?"

Selene quietly teased from beside her. Probably only Xingye could make her this emotionally worked up...

Red wore a trench coat in his signature color, one hand holding the brim of his cap as he calmly walked onto the field. His presence was incredibly faint. If one did not pay special attention, who would have imagined his identity and strength?

The two stopped at the same time. Xingye looked across at his opponent. At first, he had thought they would not meet until the finals, but he had not expected it to happen this quickly. After all, someone had to serve as a stepping stone for Akari in the semifinals.

"No need for words. Let's begin!"

Xingye raised his Poké Ball in front of him. Red adjusted the brim of his cap, and a smile finally appeared on his otherwise expressionless face. He then pointed ahead with his other hand and replied, "Come on!"

The moment the Trainers' eyes met, the battle had already begun. It was something both of them had understood since they were rookie Trainers. Before the countdown to the match had even finished, their Poké Balls had already been thrown!

"They're starting that urgently?"

Cynthia, watching from somewhere in the stands, could not help freezing for a moment. Then realization