Chapter 269: Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [269]
Hydreigon was defeated.
For Jun, this was a devastating blow.
It meant he had lost all ability to fight back and any chance of winning the match.
Expecting his remaining Pokémon—Electrode and Whimsicott—to defeat Luo Yuan was a delusion even Jun couldn't entertain.
Despite being overwhelmed throughout the match, Jun's judgment was still intact.
As soon as the referee declared Hydreigon unable to battle, Jun raised his hand.
"I forfeit!"
It might have been shameful to surrender during the semifinals, but it was far better than suffering a humiliating 6–0 loss at the hands of Luo Yuan.
Being one of the few trainers in Indigo League history to lose a semifinal match without knocking out a single opposing Pokémon would leave a permanent stain on his reputation.
Instead, conceding gracefully seemed the more dignified choice.
The commentator, Kyosuke, quickly noticed the gesture.