Shiny Milotic's stunning display brought the Contest Battle to an "absurdly" swift end, leaving only waves of cheers.
Tai Jiu was dumbfounded.
It's over?
What command did I give? Dodge? Wake up? How could it be over already?
Even after returning to the waiting room, Tai Jiu could hardly believe he had lost. His dazed expression only made the other contestants warier of Baimu and his Pokémon.
The guy had been beaten senseless!
Tai Jiu had scored an excellent 29.4 points in the first round of judging and was no stranger to Pokémon Contests. Yet the Pokémon he relied on had lasted less than two rounds against Shiny Milotic.
That opening spectacle, captivating enough to steal one's soul, also chilled the others. They kept wondering whether they could have broken free of Shiny Milotic's allure any faster if they had been in Tai Jiu's place—
It was hard to say.
None of them dared claim they would have done much better. After all, every Coordinator who entered Pokémon Contests and earned high scores had a keener eye for beauty than most.
And anyone who could appreciate beauty was vulnerable to Milotic's charm.
Why was Wallace so famous in Pokémon Contests? Partly because of his talent, and partly because of his breathtaking Milotic!
Who could have guessed that Baimu, who had burst onto the scene without warning, had one too? His was even Shiny and exceptionally well raised.
There was a common saying in the Pokémon Contest world—
How could you tell whether a Coordinator had talent?
Give them a Milotic and look at how it turned out under their care.
The more care and attention Milotic received from its Trainer, the more powerful its allure became, even if it wasn't fed expensive, rare supplements at every meal.
Conversely, if its