"So, when do your matches start?"
Back in the lounge, Chen Shi sat beside Cynthia and asked curiously.
Steven raised an eyebrow and replied casually, "There's still plenty of time. My match is around noon, and Cynthia's doesn't start until the afternoon."
"Who are your opponents?" Chen Shi nodded slightly. The timing didn't come as much of a surprise.
After all, there were only eight matches today, so the schedule was bound to be fairly relaxed.
Steven shrugged. "I've never heard of my opponent before. His name is Lt. Surge. Cynthia's opponent is called Caitlin."
Hearing those two names, Chen Shi couldn't help looking a little odd.
Of course he knew Lt. Surge-one of Team Rocket's three future executives and a trusted subordinate of Giovanni.
He was a Pokémon Trainer who specialized in Electric-type Pokémon, and his strength was not to be underestimated.
But Cynthia's opponent was actually Caitlin, that girl with absurdly powerful Psychic power.
If he remembered correctly, Cynthia and Caitlin would become close friends in the future!
The two were on excellent terms.
He hadn't expected them to meet at the Pokémon World Championships before they even knew each other.
Noticing his strange expression, Cynthia asked calmly, "You seem to know these two?"
"I do know a little about them!"
Chen Shi made no attempt to deny it. He admitted it outright, then explained, "Lt. Surge is a Pokémon Trainer who specializes in Electric-type Pokémon. He's strong, but he shouldn't be much of a problem for Steven."
"Caitlin, on the other hand, is an incredibly powerful Psychic power user. She can use Psychic power to enhance her Pokémon, giving them a substantial boost. You'll need to be careful."
Cynthia nodded slightly, her expression unchanged. She remained as confident and composed as ever.
After that, the four