When Yong stepped onto the command platform, Caitlin's smile faded. A hint of arrogance colored her calm voice, though it was not directed at him-it was simply innate.
"Your strength has brought you this far, but I won't let you pass the Battle Chateau so easily~ You'd better be ready, Mr. Shiyan Yong~"
"I'll give it everything I've got, Miss Caitlin!"
Darach walked to the edge of the battlefield, bowed to the two of them, and said softly,
"Challenger Shiyan Yong will battle Miss Caitlin in a three-round match! Only the challenger may switch Pokémon! Now, please send out your Pokémon for the first round!"
Her wavy golden hair reached her waist, and now it stirred without a breeze. Caitlin gracefully spread her arms a little and said with a smile,
"Unless you show me strength that catches my eye, I won't let you pass! For the first round, a psychic assassin from a strange world!"
As she finished speaking, a Pokémon Ball floated out from behind her under an invisible force, hovering above the battlefield!
Pop!
Light flared, spilling a crystalline glow across the field!
An agile figure landed swiftly, standing quietly with arms crossed and eyes closed.
A green upper body, a white lower body, a slender frame, and arms like blades!
Red protrusions jutted from the chest and back. The head looked as though it wore a gladiator's helmet, with a blade-like horn at the rear.
The Pokémon looked every bit a battle-hardened warrior!
Yong narrowed his eyes as he studied his opponent.
Gallade!
Pokémon: Gallade, Lv60... Ability: Sharpness, increases the power of moves that cut opponents... Moves... Force Domain: Aura of magic and martial might... Combination Skill: Cross dance...
"Phew..."
The boy took a Pokémon Ball from his belt and tossed it onto the