"Go, Poliwrath!" Sure enough, he had chosen the Water-type Pokémon he specialized in.
Young Master Mao tilted his head with a smile. "Gardevoir, I'm counting on you~"
Her green skirt fluttered as the graceful, beautiful Gardevoir landed lightly.
"Hmm~ Though her bearing is elegant, it doesn't quite suit your spicy personality. I think Toxicroak's sour, astringent flavor would suit you better," Kōn began rambling.
"Thunderbolt~" Young Master Mao kept it brief...
"Gardevoir~" Gardevoir raised both hands. With a crackle, golden snakes of lightning suddenly appeared, dancing wildly between them.
As Gardevoir waved her hands, violent lightning surged out, striking Poliwrath head-on.
Hiss~ Black smoke rose from Poliwrath's body. Poliwrath shakily raised one hand, then fell to the ground with a thud.
"Poliwrath! You... you have no sense of sportsmanship!" Kōn couldn't help accusing him.
"Sportsmanship?" Young Master Mao was speechless. "This is a battle! A single second can decide who wins. Do you think you're putting on a stage performance?!
"With that attitude, you should go be a host at a bar instead of coming here to disgust me. Understand?"
Kōn's face reddened. Thinking it over, aside from Cilan, he and Bert really did seem to spend every day showing off at the bar...
"Don't get cocky. I haven't lost yet." Kōn knew this wasn't the time for reflection. He could only steel himself and bring out his second Pokémon. "Gyarados, prepare for battle."
As a blue Gyarados entered the field, the fountain-sized pool in its center finally came into use.
Gyarados submerged its entire body and held its position.
Young Master Mao was so annoyed he laughed. Did he think hiding underwater was safe?
"Gardevoir, start with Calm Mind." Young Master Mao smiled, utterly unconcerned.
An opponent who waited while you powered up? What a nice guy.
Gardevoir clasped