Junzhi spoke without haste.
"Torterra! Use Energy Ball!"
"Torrr!"
Green Grass-type energy rapidly gathered, forming a massive Energy Ball at Torterra's mouth! It shot forward in an instant, hurtling toward Swampert!
Yong's calm voice carried suppressed anger.
"Swampert! Use Dig!"
"Swampert!"
With a roar, Swampert hammered the ground with his arms, rapidly excavating a hole before diving inside! With its target gone, the Energy Ball streaked across the stage and dissipated into the air.
Junzhi smiled faintly.
"Feel the vibrations in the ground! Torterra! Be ready to use Bulldoze at any moment!"
"Torrr!"
Standing motionless on the ground, Torterra carefully sensed the movements beneath his feet. Yet even as panic gradually crept into his heart, he detected no sign of Swampert!
Yong gave a cold smile and spoke softly.
"If you want me to pass the challenge, why bother pretending to try? Why not keep going easy on me?"
At those words, not only the referee but even Kofu below the stands stiffened. He hurriedly looked toward Mr. Scott, only to find him as composed as ever. His sunglasses concealed his eyes, leaving no one able to see the chill within them!
Scott patted Kofu's shoulder and spoke calmly.
"Don't worry! Whatever happens, the Pokémon League still calls the shots here. No underhanded move can escape an investigation! Have faith in young Yong! Since they don't dare openly interfere in the match, that means they still have their reservations! Merely changing the rules... is still within the bounds of what's 'permitted'!"
Scott looked up toward the upper level of the stage.
"In the end, they'll still have to show their hand..."
Kofu nodded quietly, but boundless anger welled up inside him as well!
His name was Kofu! He came from Unova... heir to an ancient legacy from...
The Dragon Village!