"Mr. Bai Shi, you truly live up to your title as the Vertress Conference champion. Your strength is unfathomable."
"I accept my defeat in this battle wholeheartedly."
Drake recalled Buizel and spoke as he looked at Bai Shi with admiration.
Losing to Bai Shi, the newly crowned Vertress Conference champion, was hardly something Drake found difficult to accept.
After a brief spell of disappointment, he quickly adjusted his mindset.
"You're already remarkably strong."
"When I was your age, I was nowhere near as strong as you."
Bai Shi felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze, so he offered Drake a few compliments in return.
He was not merely being modest.
After all, at that age, he had not even owned a Pokémon, so he could not possibly have been a match for Drake.
"You're far too kind! Now that the battle is over, I'll keep my promise."
"I'll take you to meet the head of the family so you can discuss selling your glass whistle."
Satisfied by Bai Shi's praise, Drake immediately made good on his earlier promise.
He led Bai Shi to the current head of the Bourgeois Family.
"Hello, my name is Myer. I'm the current head of the Bourgeois Family."
"Mr. Bai Shi, it's a pleasure to meet you. Your splendid performance at the Vertress Conference left a deep impression on me."
"Drake tells me you're interested in selling a glass whistle. Might I have the privilege of examining its quality first?"
A young man who bore a strong resemblance to Drake but looked more mature addressed Bai Shi with impeccable manners.
He and Drake had watched the live broadcast of the Vertress Conference together.
When Drake brought Bai Shi over, he quickly recognized him.
"Of course, no problem!"
Without any hesitation, Bai Shi took out the