"The semifinal matchups have been decided!" While Liu Qing and Cynthia were talking, the photos of the four semifinalists had already been arranged on the big screen. As Trip and Liu Yuan emerged from the competitors' tunnel onto the field, Zhuguang immediately announced, "The first match will be Trip against Liu Yuan, and the second will be Iris against Ash! Now, the first semifinal is about to begin! On one side, we have Trip, the dashing young man who aims to be the strongest and settle every battle as quickly as possible! On the other, we have Liu Yuan, the noble young Pokémon Coordinator whose every battle is filled with dazzling flair!"
"I have a feeling this will be quite a match to watch!" Alder remarked.
"No, I'll turn it into a boring, completely one-sided battle-to prove to you that strength is everything!" After Alder finished speaking, Trip fixed his ambitious gaze on him, seated in the Main Stand.
Looks like Trip is already thinking about battling Mr. Alder after beating me. His arrogance is even more infuriating than Drew's! Liu Yuan could not help comparing the two, and actually found Drew much more likable by comparison.
"Then let the battle begin!" Seeing that both competitors were ready, the referee immediately gave the signal.
"Show off your elegant form! Take the stage, Milotic!" Liu Yuan tossed the Poké Ball in his hand. As it opened, a shower of golden sparkles scattered outward, and a Milotic with azure brow fins and golden tail scales appeared gracefully on the field. Its brow fins fluttered as it gave a gentle cry.
"Go, Serperior!" Although Trip was surprised by the beauty of the Milotic before him, a mocking sneer crossed his face as he threw his own Poké Ball and released Serperior.
"Milotic and