Having lost two matches in a row under the three-on-three battle rules, he had effectively already lost, so there was no need to continue.
Besides, Wuneng Hao had to admit that he... was convinced!
He had never been a sore loser. On the contrary, as the young heir of the Wuneng clan, one of the Seventeen Families, Wuneng Hao had never lacked the courage to face his own shortcomings.
"I acknowledge your strength, Shiyan Yong! Wuneng of Rock won't put any obstacles in the way of your upcoming application!"
Wuneng Hao walked over to Yong, suddenly held out his hand, and said with a smile,
"I'm glad you could show everyone what Rock-type Pokémon are capable of! Honestly... your arrival has made the long-overlooked Rock type shine!"
Yong froze for a moment, but he could clearly sense how utterly different the burly boy before him was from that other heir of the Seventeen Families, both in temperament and attitude.
This was the kind of perspective a true heir to a powerful business dynasty should have!
The boy smiled and reached out, clasping the other boy's strong, broad hand firmly.
"You've shown me another side of the great families! Wuneng Hao, I'm glad I had the chance to battle you!"
Wuneng Hao looked momentarily taken aback as well, then laughed heartily and released his hand.
"I hope I didn't disappoint!"
The two exchanged smiles, seemingly understanding each other's feelings. The slightly confrontational atmosphere between them finally melted away...
Below the stands, Steven and Miss Roxanne rose to their feet. Elite Four member Drake also watched the two with a smile, speaking in a rarely heard tone of gratification.
"The match is over. The winner is Yong!"
Clap! Clap! Clap!
Everyone turned toward the sound and saw Steven applauding, his face full