The next day-Quartz Stadium-the second match of the quarterfinals.
Lin Guang faced Gary Oak.
This time, Lin Guang had made a few changes to his Pokémon lineup, showing Professor Oak's grandson a measure of respect.
"Sorry for the wait, everyone! This is the second match of the sixth round, and both contestants hail from Pallet Town, the hometown of champions!"
"Contestant Lin Guang is the number one seed of this Quartz Conference! His terrifying strength in the previous rounds has won the recognition of the entire audience, making him the most popular contestant in this year's Quartz Conference!"
"His opponent is the grandson of the famous Pokémon researcher Professor Oak-contestant Gary Oak!"
"Gary Oak is an outstanding competitor. What kind of spectacular battle will he and his fellow Pallet Town contestant Lin Guang bring us? Let's wait and see!"
By the time the announcer finished the introductions, Lin Guang and Gary Oak had taken their places in the Pokémon Trainer positions on opposite sides of the Battle Arena.
Gary Oak looked at Lin Guang across from him and said proudly, "Lin Guang, I've thoroughly studied your Pokémon. Today, you'll fall at my hands. Are you ready?"
Looking at the brimming-with-pride Gary Oak, Lin Guang smiled slightly and said, "Is that so? I hope you won't disappoint me."
"Each side may use six Pokémon and switch freely during the match. Whichever side has all its Pokémon rendered unable to battle loses. The official match begins now!"
At the referee's command, the bell rang to begin the match.
Lin Guang and Gary Oak threw their Poké Balls at the same time.
The light faded, and Shiny Rhyhorn and Kingler appeared in the Battle Arena.
Seeing the Pokémon Lin Guang had chosen, Gary Oak smiled smugly and said, "I watched all your matches.