"Thanks for the compliment, but you're stronger!" Veranica said with a rueful expression. After all, she was the one who had lost.
"Oh, right, I heard you have a Legendary Pokémon too. It should be Elite Class as well, right? Too bad I don't have any Elite Class Pokémon left, or I'd definitely challenge you to another match!" Veranica said regretfully, as though something had just occurred to her.
The strength Xiao Ran had shown so far already surpassed hers, never mind Diancie, whom he hadn't sent out, or the Swablu and Milcery by his side.
She still had Entry Class and Normal Class Pokémon, but no Elite Class Pokémon left, so there was little point in continuing to battle.
"Well, you beat me, so when are you planning to marry me?" Veranica walked over to Xiao Ran and asked with a sly look.
"Uh, well... oh! It's my first time in the Solomon Islands. How about showing me around?" Xiao Ran said awkwardly. Were girls abroad all this direct? This was a bit much to handle!
"Hmph! Of course~~~ no problem. But you're not getting away!" Veranica wrinkled her nose, her eyes full of predatory intent.
"Come on, let's go back, shower, and change. I'll give you a proper tour of the Solomon Islands. It'll definitely be an eye-opener!" Changing the subject, Veranica turned and headed into the hotel. Xiao Ran shrugged and could only follow her back.
His early morning workout had left him quite sweaty, especially that final bout of Mental Resonance, which had drained a great deal of his physical and mental energy. Xiao Ran really did need to go back for a shower and a change of clothes.
By the time they had finished getting ready and headed out again, it was almost noon.
"Come