The dust settled over the battlefield, revealing the final victor: Bai Yuan's older brother, Bai Le.
Bai Yuan sat dejectedly on the battlefield, watching his brother's Scyther remain standing. Though he felt some reluctance to accept it, the outcome did not surprise him.
Ultimately, the gap between their abilities was simply too large. His temporary power surge had allowed his Pokémon to fight fiercely against Bai Le's Scyther, but in the end, the stronger Bai Le had still claimed victory.
"That battle really surprised me. You and your Scyther are strong. You're a genius every bit as talented as I am!"
Bai Le walked over and took out a Poké Ball, recalling his battered Scyther. Only after watching that battle did he realize how much his younger brother had grown.
A faint smile appeared on Bai Yuan's face at his brother's praise, but he quickly suppressed it.
"I lost this match. I'll go home and apologize to the family, but I'll only apologize for being rash. I shouldn't have argued with them, but I still won't change my mind. I'll prove myself with my strength!"
"You've already proven your strength to me."
Bai Le looked at the Poké Ball in his hand with a complicated expression. How had things turned out like this?
He had only intended to persuade his stubborn younger brother, but the fighting spirit Bai Yuan displayed during their battle had convinced him instead. Bai Yuan was already an excellent Pokémon Trainer. Given time, his achievements would certainly rival his own.
Looking at his still somewhat immature younger brother before him, Bai Yuan smiled faintly. He truly wanted to see how far Bai Yuan could go through his own strength.
"Don't worry about things at home. I'll go back and talk to the family. You're doing great,