Mingyou recalled Poltchageist. Defeating one of a Champion's Pokémon was already an impressive showing. Wallace wasn't like the contestants in the earlier matches; he was an opponent who demanded Mingyou's full attention.
Who should I send out next...?
After a brief hesitation, Mingyou glanced at Gyarados in the murky water and smiled. He took out a Poké Ball. "Show everyone what you can do!"
"Dian~"
Pink light glinted off Diancie in the blazing sun as she settled gently onto a floating platform. This was her first Pokémon battle, and she was a little nervous.
But the sight of her bathed in sunlight left everyone seeing her for the first time, including the viewers watching the livestream, stunned. All they could see was her breathtaking figure, like the most precious flawless gem in the world.
"Pon..."
Will she be all right?
Ogerpon was still worried. Diancie had trained last night, but this was her first battle, and the field put her at a severe disadvantage.
Akari looked at Diancie and said softly, "Trust her. Win or lose, she'll grow from this."
"Pon~"
All right~
Wallace nearly leaped out of the water when he saw Diancie take the field.
Yes, that's it!
Elegant, gorgeous, and sparkling!
He had promised, though, that if he encountered Diancie, he would adjust his approach to match her level. As a Champion, how could he fail to see that this was clearly her first battle?
But Mingyou had no intention of accepting the favor. If they were going to fight, they would fight fair and square. Losing was fine; Diancie was taking this match seriously.
"Let's go! Sandstorm!"
"Dian!"
Diancie raised both hands, and a sandstorm filled with pink crystalline grains instantly swept across the field. The sandstorm boosted her Special Defense.
But the field was only