Chapter 271: Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [271]
Luo Yuan stepped into the arena, greeted by a tidal wave of cheers.
Compared to the semifinals, the finals had drawn an even larger crowd, their enthusiasm filling the packed stadium to its brim.
For a rookie trainer, this scene could have been overwhelming—enough to rattle nerves and induce crippling stage fright.
But Luo Yuan's mental fortitude was far beyond that.
His expression remained calm as he strode steadily toward the battlefield.
Looking up, his gaze locked onto his opponent: Yuma.
Their eyes met in midair, and Luo Yuan noticed a flicker of excitement in Yuma's eyes.
"You've impressed me," Yuma began. "I've been watching your matches since the first round. I won't deny it—you're strong."
Luo Yuan raised an eyebrow, intrigued.
Most trainers he faced began with taunts or boasts. A compliment was a novel approach.
Still, he remained silent, sensing Yuma wasn't finished.