Harley's unexpectedly outstanding performance undoubtedly put May under some pressure.
But sometimes, pressure was motivation. Seeing an opponent perform so well could instead draw out one's potential and spur one to display even greater strength.
Harley had given this Saffron Contest an excellent start. After he left the stage, the other contestants performed in turn, but whether his performance had affected their mindset or not, they did not do particularly well, and their scores were generally low.
This was something Ash and the others had never anticipated. None of them had expected Harley to take the lead over everyone!
Although this was only the first round of judging, it was already clear that Harley had come out swinging and had evidently prepared thoroughly for this contest.
Contestants took the stage, performed, and left.
As time slowly passed, the atmosphere at the Saffron Contest reached its peak. Of course, as more and more contestants performed, well over half the first round had passed, and fewer and fewer contestants remained to take the stage.
May did not know whether she was lucky or unlucky. This time, she had been scheduled to perform last. Although that gave her more time to prepare, watching all the contestants' different performances naturally made her increasingly nervous.
Fortunately, May had already fortified herself mentally, and Xia You was there beside her. Although some nervousness was inevitable, that was normal and would not affect her.
Amid this atmosphere, after another contestant left the stage, a purple-haired woman wearing a red dress and butterfly glasses walked onto it.
Although Lilian introduced her as some fairy named Jessie Bian, Xia You recognized her at a glance. She was Jessie from Team Rocket!
To think Jessie came to join in the fun too...
Although he was a little surprised at first,