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The night passed in a flash. Early the next morning, Liu Qing and Cynthia got up, ate breakfast, and headed for the venue right on schedule. As Liu Qing and Agatha stepped onto the battlefield, thunderous cheers erupted throughout the venue. Everywhere he looked, there were enormous photos of the Pokémon he had used in yesterday's battles, covered in messages of encouragement.
"Liu Qing, the challenger vying for the title of Kanto League Elite Four Champion, and Agatha, the Ghost-type Elite Four member, have entered the battlefield! Yesterday, Liu Qing defeated the Ice-type Elite Four member Lorelei and the Fighting-type Elite Four member Bruno. Can he keep his winning streak going against Agatha today?!" The announcer paused before continuing, "They'll be battling on a flat field, and the rules remain the same: a full six-on-six battle. Now, what will their first Pokémon be?"
"Liu Qing, your battles yesterday were excellent. Today, let me see what Pokémon you'll use!" Agatha wore a purple dress and leaned on a cane with both hands. With her withered yellow hair and gaunt frame, she gave off an eerie air. As she spoke, she took out a Poké Ball with her right hand and hurled it forward, calling loudly, "I'm counting on you, Banette!"
"Banette? I wonder how Lady Agatha will use it." In Mauville City, Hoenn, Harley held his fingers in a delicate pose as he inspected his freshly trimmed, glossy, slender nails. He nodded in satisfaction, then propped his chin on his hand and turned his attention to the television.
Banette, huh?! Liu Qing thought as a Poké Ball appeared in his hand. He threw it forward. "Absol, I'm leaving this to you!" The Poké Ball opened, and Absol appeared on the field in a burst of white light. Its pure