Hammerlocke Stadium.
The Points-Based Round Robin of the Master League had reached its final round. Today, three competitors would advance,
and three would leave the Master League stage.
Across from Ash,
Roland wore an outfit that allowed her to move freely, her long golden hair tied in a ponytail. Her demeanor was completely different from that of her older sister, Cynthia.
Roland smiled and greeted the audience. When her gaze swept over Li Wei at the commentary desk, she gave him a playful wink.
Li Wei nodded back at her.
"What makes this even more interesting..."
Sabrina, who was also a guest commentator, spoke with a hint of amusement. "As far as I know, Miss Roland and Mr. Li Wei have been close friends since childhood."
"And Ash received Mr. Li Wei's attentive coaching during his time at the Pokémon School in Alola."
Li Wei: "..."
Sabrina was simply amusing herself.
Li Wei couldn't be bothered to respond.
After the referee announced the rules,
the battle officially began.
"I'm counting on you for the first match, Ursaluna!"
Roland was the first to throw her Poké Ball.
Amid the light, Ursaluna appeared with a low growl, its enormous body covered in thick fur and a crescent moon marking on its chest.
Ursaluna rose from all fours and pounded its chest with its powerful forelegs, producing dull thuds.
"Ursaluna is an evolution of Ursaring discovered in the Sinnoh Region this year!"
"So far, it's been confirmed that Ursaring can only evolve in the Sinnoh Region, using a Peat Block."
"How will Ash respond?"
Ash threw his Poké Ball at the same time.
"Melmetal, get ready to battle!"
Another heavy crash rang out as Melmetal landed, facing off against Ursaluna.
"In terms of weight, Melmetal far outweighs Ursaluna, but Ursaluna has the type