Compared with Yong and Grant's astonishment, Falgar, one of the participants himself, was even more dazed as he stared at his unconscious Drapion, his face filled with disbelief and helplessness...
Miss Siebold recalled Marowak with a warm smile on her face.
"It's over! Falgar, you're welcome to challenge the Rock Solid Gym again anytime."
"..."
Falgar came back to his senses and gave a bitter smile.
"You really didn't hold back, Miss Siebold..."
"No... I just wanted you to understand the path I've chosen."
Miss Siebold raised her head and looked toward the summit of Low Mountain. A flicker of fighting spirit suddenly flashed in her eyes before she said in a low voice,
"Do you know? As a three-star Earl, as a genius from the Kalos Region... when I faced Mr. Ishida, I couldn't defeat even one of his Pokémon..."
Falgar's expression stiffened, and he exclaimed in shock,
"Impossible!"
As a fellow Trainer from the Battle Chateau, Falgar knew Miss Siebold's strength well.
Her ace was an Aurorus who had already entered Gym Class! She also had an Exeggutor and a Scizor at the peak of the elite tier, just a step away from Gym Class!
Miss Siebold withdrew her gaze and smiled faintly.
"Nothing is impossible. When you return and face Mr. Ishida, you'll understand that even among geniuses, there are differences..."
"Ahem..."
Inside the Lounge,
Yong rubbed his nose, feeling a little embarrassed.
Seriously? Did I really leave that kind of impression on Miss Siebold?
As I thought... Swampert went a little too hard... and accidentally swept all six...
Beside him, Grant shot a certain someone a disdainful yet teasing glance, then nodded inwardly in agreement.
Miss Siebold is right... this guy's strength...
On the battlefield, Falgar recalled Drapion and fell silent for a moment. Then he