Little tsundere Absol looked at Cynthia and boldly issued a challenge.
Cynthia couldn't understand Absol's words, but its expression told her enough.
"I'm counting on you, Lucario!"
She called out Lucario, who had just been sent flying by a single blow from Salamence, and her gaze sharpened.
She was the Sinnoh Champion in the original story, after all, though why she had appeared in this world was anyone's guess.
But Cynthia had no shortage of fighting spirit.
And her talent for battle was unquestionably top-tier!
Some said Red and Green were incredible, but that was in the games and manga.
Neither of those legends had ever appeared in the anime.
The reason was simple: a ten-year-old Champion was too unrealistic, and even the creators hadn't dared to draw one.
By the same logic, the youngest and most believable of all the Champions was Cynthia!
In this world, no one could own a Pokémon until they turned sixteen, which had forcibly delayed Cynthia's development.
Otherwise, judging by the original anime, Cynthia would probably already be close to becoming Champion.
It was easy to imagine just how gifted she was.
"Lucario, Mega Evolve!"
Going all out was the least respect she could show an opponent.
Cynthia had no intention of bullying Absol. Mega Evolving Lucario was simply standard practice in battle.
At the sight of Lucario's new form—and its sudden boost in good looks—
Absol immediately snorted.
What are you showing off for?!
Once I can Mega Evolve, I'll look even cooler than you!
"Lucario!"
Come on, let's fight!
With his eyes blazing with fighting spirit, Lucario resolved to put on a good show.
For some reason, ever since Xu Mu had come along,
Lucario hadn't managed to show off successfully even once!
It was miserable. They both got by on their