The World's No. 1 Martial Arts Tournament, quarterfinals!
Bea was about to face the gifted Fighting-type girl from Kalos, Korrina.
As an inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of Mega Evolution, Korrina had a Lucario whose use of Aura was far more refined than Maylene's.
And in martial arts, she was no less accomplished. She could be called a perfect opponent.
"These two kids have completely opposite personalities." Chuck cheerfully came over to Gary, squeezed Raven aside, and sat down himself.
Raven looked stunned. Seriously, did having bigger fists make you so great?
"Hmm? Little Raven, do you have a problem?" Chuck turned around and asked.
"No, Instructor Chuck!" Raven hurriedly stood straight and snapped off a salute. ∠(｀ω´*)!
As a martial arts instructor specially hired by the Johto Police Department, Chuck enjoyed considerable prestige among the police.
Gary smiled, leaned back in his seat, and draped his jacket over Maylene beside him.
To make her more comfortable, Young Master Mao had even let her rest her head on his lap.
"It's precisely because their personalities are different that they'll strike different sparks," Young Master Mao explained. "Little Sugar Bean is too rigid in everything she does. Of course, that also has to do with the elite education she received from childhood.
"As for Korrina... how should I put it? She's a lot like a friend of mine, a hotheaded idiot who enjoys battling.
"Their styles are completely different. As for whose convictions run deeper, let them find out for themselves."
"Oh? From the sound of it, this friend of yours must be your rival?" Chuck began prying with interest.
"Him?" Gary looked up with an enigmatic smile. "He's still got a long way to go. But if you asked who I thought had the best chance of beating me,