The match was over.
After defeating Wallace, Mingyou had shot up to eleventh place, just one spot away from the position needed for a promotion match. His ranking was practically secure. He only needed one more win—or a little luck, if someone ahead of him lost and dropped points.
"Finally, I can relax and enjoy my vacation!"
Mingyou returned to the lakeside by boat, satisfied. He watched the battlefield sink beneath the water again. It had been a pretty unusual battle experience.
At some point, Wallace had changed back into his original outfit. It was like a gag manga: the scene cut away, and everything was back to normal.
He walked over with his hands in his pockets and struck an extravagantly suave pose. "I lost, but fighting such a dazzling opponent was truly satisfying. As for these... consider them a gift~"
He produced a Rain Badge, then took the gradient-colored Silk Scarf from his shoulders and moved to put it around Mingyou's neck.
Mingyou recoiled in horror and hurriedly dodged. He accepted only the Gym Badge. As for wearing that scarf... he would rather jump into the lake and drown.
"I don't have a big golden egg, and I've never had anything to do with being dazzling."
"What a shame..."
Wallace looked a little disappointed. With just a little effort put into his appearance, Mingyou could definitely outshine even him. And that was without mentioning Keldeo.
Then Wallace checked his Rotom Phone and smiled helplessly. "What a terrible loss. I was one match away from a promotion match, and now I've dropped to twenty-sixth. But you're only one match away yourself, so do your best! Maybe we'll meet again in the Masters Tournament. When we do, I'll go all out!"
"Yeah!"
Mingyou nodded, though even if Wallace went all