There was no denying that Fantina really was different when she got serious.
Under her commands, Xia You felt the pressure from both her and Gengar.
Gengar grew swifter and more agile, hiding by flickering in and out of sight. With a little combination of Hypnosis, Night Shade, and Shadow Ball, it really did cause Umbreon some trouble.
Still, with a Pokémon Trainer like Xia You directing it, along with its type advantage and its own strength, Umbreon weathered Gengar's opening onslaught and defeated it fairly easily through superior strength.
Watching Gengar fall, Xia You could not help breathing a quiet sigh of relief.
Luckily, this Gengar did not know Destiny Bond. If it did, there was a very real chance it could have forced a one-for-one trade.
That was also a tactic he had to guard against when fighting most Ghost-type Pokémon.
"What an awe-inspiring tempo." Fantina recalled the unconscious Gengar and looked up at Xia You with admiration written all over her face. "Whether attacking or defending, you and your Pokémon are truly impressive. Honestly, though we've only just met, someone like you couldn't have been completely unknown before this, could you?"
Experience really did tell.
Though Fantina had not reached the level of the Elite Four, her age and experience still allowed her to see through to the heart of many things.
Whether it was his strategic command or his confidence in battle, she could clearly sense that the man before her was no ordinary Pokémon Trainer.
Hearing her say this, Paris also turned her gaze toward Xia You.
Xia You did not explain much. He simply smiled. "I've just traveled for a while. It's nothing special compared to other Pokémon Trainers."
People said excessive modesty was insincerity, but he really did not want to say much