Cabernet

After leaving Nimbasa City, Bai Shi headed west, straight toward Driftveil City.

With noon approaching, Bai Shi was about to find somewhere to have lunch.

Instead, he happened to run into an "old acquaintance."

It was Cabernet, whom he had met once at Don George's Battle Tournament.

"Huh, aren't you the guy who beat Cilan? Bai something, right?"

"Whatever, that doesn't matter. Battle me!"

"If I beat you, that'll prove I'm stronger than Cilan!"

Cabernet grew excited at the sight of Bai Shi and immediately challenged him.

Whether she could actually win never entered her mind.

"My name's Bai Shi... Since you want a battle, I'll give you one!"

Without much hesitation, Bai Shi decided to battle Cabernet.

He had just finished some intensive training and wanted an opponent to test his new moves on.

Now that Cabernet had delivered herself right to him, he certainly wasn't going to hold back.

"How about a two-on-two battle?"

Looking delighted, Cabernet proposed the rules to Bai Shi.

"Sure, no problem!"

Bai Shi nodded, accepting her proposed rules.

Then the two went to an open area for their two-on-two battle.

"Litleo, I'm counting on you!"

Bai Shi took out a Poké Ball and sent Litleo onto the field.

"A Fire-type Pokémon calls for a Water-type!"

"Come out, Dewott!"

Based on her opponent's typing, Cabernet chose to send out Dewott, which had the type advantage.

She intended to use that advantage to defeat Bai Shi's Litleo.

Unfortunately, Bai Shi had no intention of letting her have her way.

"Too naive! Litleo, use Roar!"

The corners of Bai Shi's mouth lifted as he called to Litleo.

Litleo drew a deep breath and unleashed a tremendous roar.

Under its effect, Cabernet's Dewott returned to its Poké Ball.

Taking its place on the field was Sawsbuck, a