On the beach.
Miss Lillie's movements were a little stiff.
Cheer up!
Everyone is watching me!
She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, calming her anxious heart. Then she suddenly tied her pale golden hair into a ponytail with a hair tie.
The fully evolved "Cheer Lillie" bowed and shouted:
"I'm ready! Please go easy on me!"
Compared to the four seasoned veterans before her, this innocent young girl was undoubtedly a complete newcomer to battling.
The number of battles she had fought in the anime could probably be counted on one hand.
But battling had always depended heavily on talent.
The knowledge Lillie had accumulated over the years would also be something she could rely on.
Baimu smiled. "Just relax. This is only a little after-dinner game."
A Poké Ball flew up.
Bang!
"Roooar—Reh! Gii! Draa!"
Regidrago appeared, using the upper and lower jaws of a giant dragon skull as its hands, the Y-shaped dots on its face glowing blue.
Lillie's breath caught. "A Legendary Giant! Regidrago!"
Even though she had already prepared herself for a crushing defeat, her heart still raced when she saw Baimu choose such a Pokémon as her opponent.
An indescribable emotion began to grow within her.
In the distance.
Gladion frowned deeply.
Brock said helplessly, "That Baimu... he never knows what holding back means."
Misty nodded in agreement, deeply worried about Lillie's feelings.
Only Ash was excited without a care in the world. "Another Legendary Pokémon! Just like Mr. Brandon from the Battle Frontier!"
"Pika!"
"That's so awesome! I want to battle a Pokémon like that too!" He twisted around like a snake.
The Rotom Pokédex shouted, "Ash! This isn't the time for that, Rotom! Lillie must be terrified, Rotom!"
"Terrified? Is she? Why do I feel like she's obviously excited?" Ash