A blood moon hung overhead.
The eerie atmosphere soon made Caitlin uneasy.
"I-isn't this place a little too scary?!"
Caitlin began trembling slightly, and Qingyu couldn't help rolling his eyes.
"Seriously, what the hell are you scared of? How many ghosts in this world could stand up to your psychic powers?"
Under the current type matchups, Ghost-type Pokémon did indeed pose a considerable threat to Psychic-type Pokémon.
But in the face of overwhelming strength, all of that clearly meant nothing.
Ghost Pokémon that enjoyed playing pranks generally weren't very strong, while Caitlin was essentially a Pokémon in human form. Her psychic powers were strong enough to reliably overpower even her main team.
Qingyu couldn't understand how she could still be afraid of ghosts.
The ghosts should have been afraid of her!
"What do you know, you idiot who doesn't understand girls!"
Qingyu's teasing instantly set Caitlin off. Her face flushed as she pointed at him.
With that movement, the fog gathered around them dispersed at an astonishing speed.
Not only Qingyu and Cynthia, but even Caitlin herself froze.
What did I do?
I don't think I even used any psychic powers...
The Timeless Woods, previously shrouded in thick fog, revealed its true appearance once again. Its silent, ethereal air only made it more chilling.
Thud, thud-
Just as Qingyu involuntarily shivered, a series of slow, heavy footsteps rang out.
Like the steady beating of a military drum, each muffled impact made the ground tremble slightly.
For some reason, Qingyu suddenly found the sensation rather familiar...
Isn't this just Eevee's "King Engine"?!
"Vee?"
Even Sylveon seemed to feel the same way, instinctively letting out a puzzled cry.
"It really is a powerful Pokémon."
Compared to the frightened Caitlin and the dazed Qingyu, Cynthia carried herself far more like a true powerhouse.