All the Coordinators using Water-type Pokémon in this Pokémon Contest had been assigned to perform at the second venue, which had a pool. Since Liu Yuan was using Feebas, he had been assigned there as well. Naturally, Liu Qing, Mili, and Lusana had skipped the Main Stadium and taken seats here to watch him compete. Performances by Goldeen, Remoraid, Mantine, and others drew enthusiastic cheers from the entire audience.
"Everyone's so good! Brother-in-law, will Liu Yuan really be all right using Feebas?" Lusana had cheered herself hoarse by now. Knowing Liu Yuan's turn was coming soon, she sounded both excited and worried.
"What made that boy decide to have Feebas make its debut at a competition like this? He certainly is bold!" Although Mili trusted Liu Yuan's ability, Feebas had never entered a Pokémon Contest before. After watching so many wonderful performances, she was beginning to worry too.
"Mom, Little Lusana, I have complete faith in Liu Yuan. He wouldn't act recklessly. Let's just watch." Liu Qing smiled slightly. "Besides, choosing the Grand Festival as the stage for Feebas's debut shows how much he expects from his Pokémon. I'm sure Feebas won't let him down."
While Liu Qing was speaking, a Coordinator named Saori from Pewter City took the stage and sent out Lapras. Lapras first landed on the water with Body Slam, sending a wave surging in every direction. Just as it was about to reach the audience, Lapras used Sheer Cold. Ice-blue ripples spread outward, rapidly freezing the entire wave into something resembling an enormous ice blossom. The performance immediately earned a high score and cheers from everyone watching.
"Liu Yuan's up next!" Although Liu Qing had complete faith in Liu Yuan and Feebas, he was also eagerly anticipating what sort of performance Feebas would give.
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