"I'll be commentating on this match. I hope everyone here and watching the livestream enjoys it."
Pachira spoke clearly and evenly, though her measured tone did not sound much like a commentator's.
The Kalos crowd did not mind.
They were simply glad to hear Pachira's voice again!
Diantha looked toward the broadcast booth, and a captivating smile slowly spread across her face.
Welcome back, Pachira.
Baimu raised an eyebrow. She had quit the Elite Four, but she still wanted to host?
If she cared that much about her career, why had she ever—
Oh.
I forgot you had a crush on Lion Head.
In Pokémon World, nine out of ten female officers in villainous organizations seemed to harbor special feelings for their bosses.
Did those feelings ever lead to a happy ending?
No.
In a world built for children, most villainous organizations met unhappy ends.
Even when they did get a good ending—as Rainbow Rocket had in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon—it existed only in the backstory. In the main world, they were still wiped out.
Poor woman.
Baimu shook his head and turned his attention back to the match.
Just then, Referee Deng Pei finished explaining the rules and raised both hands, signaling the trainers to release their Pokémon.
"Both sides, send out your lead Pokémon!"
As soon as he spoke, two Poké Balls flew into the arena.
Pop! Pop!
White light flashed on opposite sides of the field.
"Ama~"
Aurorus entered the arena, its body shaded in pale and deep blue. The long, fanlike fins on either side of its neck drifted in the breeze, giving off a faint, dreamlike glow.
Facing it was Blissey.
Unlike in its earlier appearances, there was no trace of nervousness about it.
Blissey now understood how powerful it had become. It