Crispin

Having secured his sixth Badge as hoped, Bai Shi had accomplished everything he had come to Virbank City for. Naturally, he had no reason to stay any longer.

So, after spending a night at the Pokémon Center, Bai Shi headed to the harbor and bought a ticket back to Driftveil City.

He planned to return to Driftveil City as quickly as possible, then head to Mistralton City to challenge its Gym.

But before he could board the ship, a boy wearing a white chef's uniform, with orange-red hair, stopped him in Virbank City.

"I'm Crispin. I'm currently studying at Blueberry Academy."

"Lacey, my senior, said you're pretty strong and beat her a while back."

"Interested in having a fiery battle with me?"

The boy who called himself Crispin stared intently at Bai Shi, eager to have a Pokémon battle with him.

"If you want to battle, sure."

Bai Shi checked his phone and found that he still had plenty of time, so he agreed.

After discussing it, the two decided on a two-on-two battle.

"Defeat your foes with a blazing heart! Spread your wings and soar, my valiant Talonflame!"

Crispin took out a frying pan and tossed a Poké Ball with it, sending out Talonflame in a highly distinctive fashion.

"A Fire- and Normal-type Talonflame? Walrein, I choose you!"

After a moment's thought, Bai Shi chose Walrein as his lead.

Since Zangoose and his other Pokémon had already been teleported back, they were unavailable.

He could only battle Crispin with the Pokémon he had left.

"Talonflame, use Brave Bird!"

Crispin launched a fierce assault right at the start of the match.

Talonflame folded its wings, its body glowing with dazzling light as it dove toward Walrein like a meteor.

"Walrein, use Hydro Pump!"

Bai Shi's expression remained unchanged as he