"This is the Blue Field, and the first match of the second round is between Pat and Liu Qing! Both competitors won their first-round matches with outstanding performances. What kind of thrilling battle will they show us today?" The night passed in a flash. Early the next morning, Liu Qing arrived at the Blue Field's competitors' waiting room to await his match. As he and his opponent, Pat, emerged from the competitors' tunnel, the announcer began introducing them over the loudspeakers.
"This is Liu Qing's second battle. I wonder which Pokémon he'll use!" Since Ash and Jun both had their matches in the afternoon, they had come to Liu Qing's venue to watch. Looking at Liu Qing standing on the field, Jun spoke eagerly.
"Let me take a guess. Hehehehe..." Just as Jun finished asking, an eerie laugh suddenly came from beside him. Everyone turned to look and found that Kouhei had somehow taken a seat next to Jun.
"Which Pokémon will our two competitors send out? We can't wait to see their first choices!" the announcer declared.
"Time to battle! Go, Froslass!" Pat threw his Poké Ball, and as the white light faded, a Froslass appeared in midair.
"Absol, I'm counting on you!" Liu Qing followed by taking out a Poké Ball and throwing it. As it opened, Absol flipped through the air and landed on all fours, taking a battle stance facing Froslass. Liu Qing caught the falling Poké Ball, then folded his arms across his chest, his expression calm and composed.
"Froslass and Absol? Liu Qing has the advantage in terms of types!" Brock analyzed.
"Pat will make the first move. Let the match begin!" The referee in blue announced the start with a red flag and a green flag in hand.
"Froslass, Confuse Ray!" At Pat's