Yong was deeply curious about this future leader of Team Rocket.
In the Pokémon Adventures of his previous life, Silver had been portrayed as an ambitious young man with lofty aspirations.
He had inherited Giovanni's talent as a Trainer, and his strength had essentially settled at the Senior Elite Four level-specifically, the perfect Elite Four tier. Yet judging by what Silver had shown at this invitational, he seemed not to have received Giovanni's training yet. He was merely a Pseudo-King who had just entered the Elite Four level.
Of course, Silver's own potential was by no means lacking.
After all, his counterparts were none other than Red and Blue!
Hearing Yong's words, Silver nodded without the slightest hesitation.
Although he was taciturn and cold by nature, Silver also looked forward to facing Yong.
Even before leaving Death Island, he had often heard the instructors mention this young powerhouse's name.
And when Lance, the head instructor charged with guarding Death Island, had also begun mentioning the name "Shiyan Yong," whether deliberately or in passing, Silver had grown even more curious about him.
He wondered why that man held Yong in such high regard...
With their unspoken agreement settled, the two turned their attention back to the field.
The final match was Miss Diantha's chosen challenge.
Perhaps he had sensed something, or perhaps he had finally accepted his defeat. After leaving the field, Muren Under the Moon did not return to the competitors' seats. Instead, he waited at the edge of the field...
Sure enough, Miss Diantha seemed to have the same idea. She... chose Muren Under the Moon as her opponent in return!
With one point already secured, she only needed to win this battle to become the first to advance to the final.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Muren Under the