After a long while, Junzhi looked at Yong and asked in a low voice,
"You're not satisfied?"
He shook his head with a mocking expression.
"Why wouldn't you be satisfied? As far as I'm concerned, a life controlled by others is perfectly normal, isn't it? When exactly did we start deluding ourselves into thinking we controlled our own destinies?"
Yong looked at the young man opposite him, who seemed trapped in some kind of nightmare, and felt a little sorry for him.
Junzhi fell silent again, as though recalling something. Then he simply recalled Torterra, leaving the referee no choice but to announce,
"Torterra is unable to battle! Swampert wins!"
Ding! Swampert won an official battle and earned 150 Training Points! Gained a moderate amount of experience! Ding! Dig, Rock Slide, and Ice Punch proficiency increased!
Seeing that Swampert was still in good shape, Yong felt relieved.
Across from him, Junzhi's expression gradually returned to normal. He looked at Yong and suddenly gave a strange smile.
"See? Even though you're dissatisfied, you're still walking a path controlled by others! Even now, with the challenge almost over... do you think someone went easy on you? Or was it because of something you did?"
Below the stands, Mr. Scott suddenly called out,
"Yong! Follow your own heart! No one is forcing you to do anything! Especially not here!"
My own heart?
Yong ignored his opponent's provocation and asked instead,
"This is the final round! Whatever you're trying to achieve, it's time to show your hand! The way I see it, you're either asking to die, or... you're a disposable pawn..."
"A disposable pawn? No, no, no~"
Junzhi took out a Pokémon Ball, but bowed slightly with great respect and said softly,
"Please finish this final battle with me! This round...