"Then I choose you, Florges!"
Chen Shi's voice rang out as he took a Poké Ball from his belt and pressed it lightly. A beam of red light shot out of the ball.
As the light gradually faded, a beautiful, elegant Florges appeared in the center of the field.
"Flor~"
Florges murmured softly, a faint smile on her face. With her hands held before her chest, she gave Hydreigon a slight, courteous bow.
Hydreigon, however, did not respond to her friendly gesture.
Instead, he looked vicious, opened all three of his gaping maws, and let out a deafening roar.
Faced with Hydreigon's provocation, Florges showed neither fear nor anger.
She simply kept smiling.
The referee announced at just the right moment, "The first match of the Pokémon World Championships finals..."
"Begins now!"
Lance immediately ordered, "Hydreigon, use Nasty Plot!"
Florges was only an Early-Stage Senior Elite King. Lance figured that even if she could undergo that evolution too, she would need time. What better moment to power up?
If Florges couldn't undergo that strange evolution, all the better. With his boosted power, Hydreigon could quickly defeat her, then face the powerful opponents that followed.
No matter how he looked at it, he came out ahead.
Yet Lance had unconsciously overlooked Florges's attacks. In his eyes, how much damage could an Early-Stage Senior Elite King Florges deal to Hydreigon with a single hit?
Probably not even enough to inflict a minor injury.
Upon hearing the command, Hydreigon's eyes gleamed, and a question mark appeared above his head.
"It seems they're underestimating us, Florges."
"Flor~"
Florges nodded gently in response.
"Then let's show them the price of underestimating us."
"Shine, Florges!"
Chen Shi smiled slightly and called out.
"Flor~"
Florges answered softly. Fairy type energy surged wildly, then a brilliant burst of