Inside the arena, the first match of the quarterfinals was in full swing.
However, the battle was now nearing its end.
"Selene is a bit heavy-handed…"
Watching the battle on the field, Platinum couldn't help but smack her lips lightly.
On the field, Selene's Terastallized Articuno was battling Rosa's Tornadus.
However, Tornadus was completely suppressed by Articuno and finally couldn't hold on, losing its ability to battle.
"Hmm, there's still a gap in strength."
Caitlin nodded. Rosa's strength was quite formidable, but against Selene, she was clearly outmatched.
Currently, with Tornadus losing its ability to battle, Rosa only had one Pokémon left, Genesect.
Her previous Krookodile, Serperior, Hydreigon, and Mega Kangaskhan were all defeated by Tapu Koko and Articuno.
It's worth mentioning that Tapu Koko took down three Pokémon before being narrowly defeated by Mega Kangaskhan.
This shows how powerful Selene's strength is.
"Selene's talent is truly outstanding."
Cynthia sighed with emotion. If it weren't for Akari's sudden emergence, it would be no exaggeration to say that Selene's talent was the most exceptional.
On the field, although Rosa fought with all her might, Genesect managed to defeat Articuno with great difficulty.
And the most frustrating thing was that Rosa had reason to suspect that this 'kill' of Articuno was intentionally given by Selene.
Then Selene sent out Incineroar again, defeating Genesect.
Thus, the battle was decided.
Selene used only three Pokémon to defeat Rosa.
Rosa had a long face. This… "You have to call me 'big sister' obediently from now on, understand? You're still a bit lacking."
After winning, Selene smiled and patted Rosa's shoulder, speaking earnestly.
She was in a very good mood at the moment, finally teaching her a lesson to this 'tea-talking' younger sister.
Hmph!! What's there to be proud of?! Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, just you wait!
Rosa gritted her teeth inwardly, but still reluctantly called out.
"Selene Big Sister…"
"Good girl ~"
Selene felt completely satisfied.
Watching Selene float away, Rosa gritted her teeth again. She was so unwilling!
But there was no other way; she really couldn't beat this woman. The buns on Rosa's head seemed to droop.
As the first quarterfinal match ended, the tournament continued.
The second group's matching began, and the result was… Giovanni vs. Caitlin!
Seeing this match, Caitlin was a bit troubled, because although the wedding hadn't taken place yet.
In reality, Giovanni was now her father-in-law.
"Oh wow, Mr. Giovanni's Family civil war."
On the other side, Wallace couldn't help but exclaim in wonder.
"Caitlin shouldn't be Giovanni's opponent." Steven pondered for a moment and shook his head.
Caitlin's strength was very strong, but in Steven's opinion, there should still be some gap compared to Giovanni.
Moreover… Primal Groudon was simply too overpowered.
Following the announcement by the Sunglasses Host, Caitlin and Giovanni stepped onto the battle arena.
"Don't hold back, Caitlin, give it your all. Standing here, our identities are merely Trainers."
Giovanni saw through Caitlin's thoughts and said with a faint smile.
He had a good impression of Caitlin as a daughter-in-law, after all, Caitlin had truly been by Mammon's side since the very beginning of his rise.
"Yes, I understand."
Caitlin nodded seriously in response.
That's right, and in fact, Caitlin didn't think she could defeat Giovanni either.
Their battle began.
Caitlin made the first move; her starter was Tapu Lele. Tapu Lele was not only powerful itself, but it also had the Spirit Maker ability.
Giovanni narrowed his eyes slightly. Tapu Lele on a Psychic Terrain, plus Caitlin's Psychic abilities providing boosts.
Undoubtedly, this was a very formidable opponent.
So… "Ursaluna!"
Giovanni decisively threw out his first Pokémon.
The imposing and fierce Ursaluna landed heavily in front of Giovanni, but it wasn't over.
Giovanni re-held the Poké Ball, recalled Ursaluna, and Gigantamaxed it!
"Is Father-in-law trying to use Gigantamax to deal with the troublesome Tapu Lele?"
Platinum immediately understood Giovanni's intention.
Actually, this was the same idea Rosa had at the time. Tapu Lele had excellent combat power and also came with Psychic Terrain to boost itself and its team.
So, prioritizing the elimination of Tapu Lele was absolutely correct.
And Caitlin obviously guessed Giovanni's intention. She recalled Tapu Lele and sent out Hatterene, who underwent Gigantamax.
Gigantamax Ursaluna and Gigantamax Hatterene stood in confrontation on the field.
Then they immediately started brawling.
The final result was that both sides were injured.
But when Gigantamax ended, the battle was not over. Ursaluna seized the opportunity and defeated Hatterene with an Earthquake.
Caitlin then sent out Tapu Lele, which defeated Ursaluna.
Afterward, Giovanni sent out Nidoqueen, but Nidoqueen was no match for Tapu Lele and was defeated by it, though Tapu Lele was also severely injured.
Giovanni's third Pokémon was Nidoking.
Nidoking defeated Tapu Lele, evening the score, and also defeated Caitlin's subsequently sent-out Gallade.
Caitlin's fourth Pokémon was Galarian Articuno, which used its aerial advantage to defeat Nidoking.
Giovanni's fourth Pokémon was a Terastallized Rhyperior.
Rhyperior is a heavy Pokémon and cannot fly, so it naturally had no initiative against Galarian Articuno.
But Galarian Articuno also didn't have a very good way to deal with Rhyperior.
Caitlin pondered for a moment, then recalled Galarian Articuno, sent out Metagross, and Mega Evolved it.
Mega Metagross and Rhyperior engaged in an intense Close Combat. With Caitlin's Psychic support, Mega Metagross finally defeated Rhyperior.
"You truly live up to your name, Caitlin."
Giovanni chuckled twice and threw out his fifth Pokémon, Beedrill.
Mega Evolution! Mega Beedrill appeared!
Caitlin naturally dared not be careless. Who didn't know by now that Giovanni's Mega Beedrill was terrifyingly strong!
And indeed, Mega Beedrill, with its powerful onslaught, defeated Caitlin's Mega Metagross after an intense battle.
And later, facing Galarian Articuno, it only paid a small price to crush it, demonstrating its overwhelming dominance.
Caitlin's final ace was Lugia, a Terastallized Flying-type Lugia.
Facing this 'sea god' from the Kanto region legends, Mega Beedrill remained unafraid.
However, this time Caitlin was not in a hurry; instead, she first had Lugia use Future Sight.
Then, calmly adopting a defensive strategy, relying on Lugia's excellent defense and the Recover move.
Lugia successfully outlasted Mega Beedrill.
"As expected of the legendary Lugia, its physique is truly outstanding."
Recalling the incapacitated Beedrill, Giovanni couldn't help but praise Lugia, which was still in good condition.
This was actually his first time battling Lugia. Although he had seen Caitlin's battles before and roughly understood that Lugia should be a Legendary Pokémon with a defensive specialty.
But without personally verifying it, he truly hadn't expected Lugia's defense to be so excellent.
Even his Mega Beedrill, if it couldn't defeat Lugia in a short time, Lugia could instantly Recover a large amount of stamina with a single Recover.
Moreover, Lugia's attack was actually not low, coupled with Caitlin's own Psychic support and amplification.
"However, Caitlin, facing it, what can your Lugia do?"
Giovanni's lips curled slightly, and he opened a deep red Cherish Ball.
"Roar!"
A deep roar echoed through the sky, and the fiery red Lord of the Earth landed heavily in front of Giovanni, slightly raising its head to look at Lugia in the air.
It was Groudon!
Caitlin's eyes narrowed. Intense sunlight shone down; it was Groudon's Desolate Land ability.
"Groudon."
"Roar!"
Groudon's entire body glowed with an intense red light, a mysterious 'Ω' rune flashed, and a larger Primal Groudon roared, lifting its head.
Desolate Land's Desolate Land!
The next moment, even hotter and more intense sunlight enveloped the sky above the arena, making people feel parched and dizzy.
This was still Primal Groudon restraining the power of Desolate Land; otherwise, if it fully unleashed it, the sunlight of Desolate Land could truly bake people to death.
But even so, the sunlight of Desolate Land was still far more intense than an ordinary Sunny Day.
"Lugia." Looking at the fiery red behemoth opposite, whose body seemed to be flowing with magma, Caitlin's delicate face was now extremely solemn.
"Woooo ~!"
Lugia cried out, its wings flapping heavily.
It wanted to activate its special power; the Lugia Family could freely control storms.
Legend has it that as long as Lugia flaps its wings, it can stir up a storm lasting three days and three nights.
However… no matter how Lugia tried to activate this power, the sunlight of Desolate Land remained unchanged.
Primal Groudon stood silently on the earth, looking up at this Lugia's futile struggle, not making a sound.
Trying to make a storm in front of me? Ridiculous.
Do you think your Primal Groudon grandpa's Desolate Land is for show?
If you can make even a drop of water, I'll take your damn name!