Return

Worried that Lysandre might set his sights on him, Bai Shi picked up his pace after his battle with Alain and returned to Shalour City ahead of schedule.

"Alain's Charizard hasn't learned Blast Burn yet. It's not much stronger than Lopunny."

"And I still fell short. I couldn't beat him!"

Bai Shi sighed as he recalled his battle with Alain.

After all, even Ash, the protagonist, had never defeated Alain in an official battle.

If Bai Shi had beaten Alain, it would have been quite an achievement.

Alain's strength would keep soaring until he became one of the Masters Eight.

By then, beating him would be far harder.

That was why the loss still gnawed at Bai Shi.

"There's always someone stronger out there. Mega Evolution doesn't make me invincible. I need to keep working hard!"

His battle with Alain had only strengthened Bai Shi's resolve to grow stronger.

"This trip to Kalos went well. I got Lopunny's Mega Stone and caught a new Pokémon, Litleo. I couldn't ask for much more."

With that thought, Bai Shi saw no reason to linger in Shalour City.

He bought a ticket for a ship bound for the Sinnoh Region and prepared to head home.

"Gurkinn, thank you for your advice and for looking after me!"

"I'll put this Mega Stone to good use."

Before leaving, Bai Shi made a point of visiting Shalour Gym to say goodbye to Gurkinn.

"No need to thank me! You earned it through your own performance."

Gurkinn shook his head, taking no credit for it.

"Bai Shi, Lucario and I will work hard to get stronger."

"Let's battle again the next time you come to Shalour Gym!"

Fighting spirit burned in Korrina's eyes as she challenged Bai Shi to a rematch.

"Sure, I'd love to! If I