With the battle over, Aier and Garchomp finally breathed a sigh of relief. That had been a truly difficult fight.
Chu Xin recalled the unconscious Kaka and looked at Aier with a helpless smile.
"I guess I'm still a little short. Xiao Wu and Kaka are still a bit weak, but we'll get stronger again soon."
"You did well. You're already very strong."
Chu Lian patted Chu Xin on the shoulder.
"I never expected you to be this strong already. Was that really a Farfetch'd just now?"
Aier recalled Garchomp as well and looked at Chu Xin.
"What was that move Kaka used?"
"You mean Burst Aura? It's a new technique we developed together recently. It greatly enhances Kaka's abilities, and combined with his talent for spotting openings, it's terrifying."
Aier nodded. It really was terrifying. If Garchomp had been even a little careless, he might have been the one to fall.
Aier gazed calmly at the Poké Ball in her hand. She had never expected the little brat who used to trail after her everywhere to come this far.
"Chu Xin, stay at home for now. I'll go with you to Magic City Academy's Research Conference. I happened to receive an invitation too."
Chu Xin nodded and explained the situation to Chen Huan. After receiving his approval, he stayed.
"All right, you don't get to come home often. Let's get you something good to eat."
With that, Chu Lian led Chu Xin out of the Battle Room.
Aier was left standing alone in the Battle Room. Garchomp's Poké Ball opened on its own in her hand, and he watched Chu Xin leave with an unusual look in his eyes.
"You never imagined that kid would come this far either, did you?"
"Graaah!"
Aier looked helplessly at Garchomp.
"It's true