November 2, Jubilife Breeding Center.
Early morning.
With the help of Pokédex Rotom,
Li Wei and Lucario were teaching remotely.
Li Wei had taken Little Cucumber, Korrina, as his apprentice,
while Lucario was helping train Riolu (see the chapter comments).
What Li Wei taught Korrina was the Knight Breathing Technique.
Of course, before passing it on, Li Wei had asked Elite Four member Wikstrom for permission and received his approval.
Wikstrom said he could teach the Knight Breathing Technique to anyone he deemed worthy.
Wikstrom had helped Li Wei strip away its mystique.
There was no need to put the Knight Breathing Technique on a pedestal.
It was really just a different breathing rhythm.
"Inhale for four seconds, hold for four seconds, exhale for four seconds. Maintain that rhythm until it becomes muscle memory and instinct."
Li Wei also explained to Korrina,
"The Knight Breathing Technique isn't some miraculous skill. It simply helps you keep a cool head and regulate your breathing in battle..."
"Through this breathing technique, you can unleash greater strength, gain better endurance, and develop a firmer will."
But as for using the Knight Breathing Technique to overcome everything with a single punch...
That was impossible.
Otherwise, Wikstrom would have been the Kalos Region Champion,
and might even have knocked the supposedly undefeated Leon off his throne.
"The Knight Breathing Technique is only a supporting tool, but it's an excellent fit for you and Lucario."
Korrina tilted her head. "Why is that, Teacher?"
"Besides helping in battle, it also ties into Lucario's Mega Evolution."
"After Lucario undergoes Mega Evolution, the sudden increase in aura can cause Mega Lucario to lose control."
"That's where the Knight Breathing Technique comes in."
"By adjusting your breathing rhythm and maintaining your battle instincts, you can gradually master that stronger aura and,