The Wallace Cup was a high-level Pokémon Contest that drew the eyes of the entire Hoenn Region.
The second day's main competition was now in full swing at the lakeside venue.
In the contestants' lounge, Young Master Mao pushed against Dusknoir's large head with one hand while rummaging through its shadow space with the other.
"Hmm... why is it all Happy Water... where's the coffee?" Young Master Mao complained as he looked at the twenty-first can of Happy Water he had pulled out.
"Um... Young Master Mao, I'm actually not that thirsty." Jasmine awkwardly stopped Gary from continuing his brutal attempt to empty Dusknoir out.
Clutching the Reaper Cloth, Dusknoir slumped on the floor with a bullied expression and stuffed the Happy Water back into its shadow.
At the sight of Dusknoir's "resentful" lone eye, Young Master Mao's mouth twitched. "Quit that pathetic act, you! Dusknoir, you're a ferryman of souls, for fuck's sake! Keep up that dark, oppressive presence! Show some dominance! Dominance, understand?"
Dusknoir nodded goofily, folded the Reaper Cloth, tucked it against its chest, and saluted Young Master Mao.
"Wuh! (Gatekeeper of the Underworld reporting for duty!)"
"Good, at ease~ Attention! Chest out, head up!" Young Master Mao nodded in satisfaction.
That was more like it...
Having a maid Gengar at home was already bizarre enough. He couldn't have Dusknoir turning into a fussy old auntie too...
"You two, you're almost up. Please get ready." A staff member poked their head through the doorway to remind Gary and Jasmine.
"What do I do? It's starting!" Jasmine looked at Gary, at a loss.
"Relax, Miss Jasmine." Gary shook his head helplessly. "There's no question that you're a cut above the average contestant. So go out there with confidence and show everyone what you and Sparkle can do."
"Thank