But Xu Mu knew better.
Misty was no pushover.
Seeing Xu Mu's expression, Cynthia grew even more puzzled.
Xu Mu watched Misty and Jessie.
He knew one thing for certain.
Misty had to have a trump card.
"Staryu!"
"Attack!"
Misty shouted to Staryu.
Jessie smiled when she heard her.
Then she said to Misty:
"You might lose!"
"Your Pokémon is still too weak!"
At that, Misty hurriedly shouted to Staryu beside her:
"Staryu, teach her a lesson!"
Staryu felt helpless when he heard Misty.
Seriously, Misty!
I'll admit you're a good Trainer.
But could you please watch Dustox's attacks properly?
And then tell me what to do at the right moment!
Misty seemed to sense what Staryu was thinking.
She gave Staryu an awkward smile.
Then she told him:
"I definitely won't get distracted this time!"
Staryu nodded at her words.
Then he fixed Dustox with a solemn stare.
Dustox was a tough opponent.
But Staryu was willing to fight with everything he had.
With that thought,
the look Staryu gave Dustox changed.
Still, he did not look overly tense.
Staryu watched Dustox.
A brilliant red light suddenly burst from his body.
Then it shot toward Dustox.
Dustox, however, looked completely at ease.
As far as Dustox was concerned,
Staryu was an opponent he had to defeat.
Staryu watched Dustox.
How could he not tell what Dustox was thinking?
He launched an attack at Dustox.
Then, as Dustox watched,
a second attack came flying.
Dustox was stunned!
No way!
Staryu, aren't you taking me a little too seriously?
Two attacks, one right after the other!
But Staryu said nothing.
He simply watched Dustox intently.
Dustox saw the attacks coming.
He did not stay still.
He began to dodge.
But he avoided only the first attack.
Staryu's second attack struck