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Chapter 210 What does "Words become law" mean? (7k views, please vote for monthly tickets! Bonus chapter for monthly tickets: 2939 views)
The bet between Xia Chi and Lu Lina about the final score of this match undoubtedly ignited the atmosphere in the live broadcast room.

I've chosen Xia Chi as the leader; he can work for the benefit of the audience!

[Lurina's fashion show? I really want to see that. What? Prison Water's cross-dressing fashion show? I have to watch that now!]

[Lulina is so thoughtful, she knew my flight hadn't even taken off yet!]

[Can both people lose at the same time? I want to see both bets!]

[Would Dante sweep Kukui 6-0? Or would it be a 6-6 draw? I feel the former is more likely.]

[Only a score of 6-4 or 6-5 can win? What else is there to say, Xia Chi, you're in danger!]

Based on my ten years of experience as a veteran online troll, there's something seriously off about Lao Shui's expression—it's almost 90% off!

[It doesn't matter, Lulina's runway show was a good deal, and Laoshui's cross-dressing runway show was a huge win!]

There are too many in Nantong, it's terrifying.

【.】

Amidst the audience's banter, the main screen of the live stream had already shifted to the arena.

Under the spotlight, Dante's logo-covered cape fluttered in the strong wind of the arena.

Dr. Kukui, dressed in light clothing, pushed up his glasses, his eyes burning with fighting spirit.

With the referee's whistle, the match began.

"The starting Pokémon for both sides are Raptor and Incineroar!"

Gazing at the two strong and fierce starter Pokémon on the vast battlefield, Xia Chi clicked his tongue in amazement and exclaimed, "The essence, it's so true to its essence!"

"These two Pokémon have been quite popular lately, both in the game and in the initial Pokémon choices of trainers in real life."

Once the battle began, Lulina started talking: "Judging from the number of trainers challenging the Water Island Arena in the last six months, the number has surged, especially Raptor."

She turned to look at Xia Chi, a mischievous smile playing on her lips, and asked, "With such an exaggerated usage rate, do you have any clues, Teacher Shui?"

[Hahaha, Lulina knows so well! The person sitting next to you is the "World's Number One Tiger Gorilla Promotion Ambassador"!]

[Live on Humen! May Xingmen never perish!]

Those who have used it know how good it is, especially the Tiger God's doubles mode; it's almost as good as singles in real-life matches.

Xia Chi coughed lightly and changed the subject, saying, "Alright, both sides' starting Pokémon have activated their abilities, and as expected, they are all hidden abilities: [Intimidate] and [Grasshopper]!"

"With the type advantage clear, let's see if Champion Leon will choose to respect this and let Raptor use [U-turn] to retaliate. Dr. Kukui might very well read this out and have Incineroar use a power-up move like [Swords Dance]."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the Thunder King Kong unleashed a [Rapid Return] attack!

Lulina couldn't help but glance at her.

Not only that, the next instant, the Blazing Roaring Tiger actually used [Sword Dance] as Xia Chi had explained!

You read them all correctly!
Even the specific moves are like that!
Are games these days so realistic? Do they move on the field every time someone says something?

[666 Words Speak Louder Than Law!]

Lurina's expression turned slightly grave: "Because the starting Pokémon is countered at the beginning, Champion Leon is at a significant disadvantage."

"That may not be the case."

Xia Chi said, "There are disadvantages, but not that big. The strength of Incineroar lies in its rotation. It's not that it can't stand on the field and deal damage, but it would be a waste of this Pokémon's strengths."

"Besides, if he really wanted to be a frontline damage dealer, Kukui would choose the well-rounded [Bodybuilding] move rather than [Swords Dance], and Swords Dance just shows that he intends to rack up some damage and then leave the field!"

On the field, Dan's Thunder King Kong had already been replaced by Toad King.

The Fiery Roaring Tiger then unleashed a [Loud Roar] attack.

Although this special attack move doesn't benefit from the physical attack bonus of [Swords Dance], getting one free hit is still better than nothing.

If you use something like [DD Golden Hook Arm] to attack directly, given Tiger God's relatively slow speed, he could easily be defeated by the rested Toad King with a [Water Stream Crack].

Then the gain outweighs the loss.

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Xia Chi explained, "The Toad King used [Earthquake], which was a very wise choice. It can deal tons of damage to the Blazing Roaring Tiger without the risk of being countered if you run over."

Lulina made a miraculous discovery: just as Xia Chi had said, the seemingly disadvantaged Pill Emperor had actually turned the tide.

Kukui is now in an awkward situation. If it doesn't engage in close combat, its [Sword Dance] skill is wasted, and King Toad can keep using [Earthquake] for free.

Run over there, and the Toad King will definitely counter with a [Water Stream Crack] attack.

"However, it's not like there's no way to break this deadlock."

Xia Chi said, "For example, in Tiger God's skill pool, there is a move called [Drafting]!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a bright green light suddenly shone on the Blazing Roaring Tiger on the field!
"As expected, it's drafting; so fast!"

Lulina frowned and said, "This Grass-type move not only increases speed quickly, but also deals four times the damage to Water/Ground type Toad King. What will you choose, [Dig]?"

Xia Chi shook his head and said, "Impossible. The Blazing Roaring Tiger can cause earthquakes. Digging a hole would be tantamount to courting death."

While digging allows you to dodge most attacks, it doesn't protect you from earthquakes.

Not only that, earthquakes can cause terrifying double damage to Pokémon in a digging state!
Its power is about the same as a four-times stronger version of Draft.

"[Bouncing] or [Muddy Current], it depends on what Champion Dan chooses."

On the field, murky water surged up like a tide; it was indeed a [turbid current]!

The Toad King's special attack ability is actually not much weaker than its physical attack ability.

This turbid current can undoubtedly cause considerable damage to the Blazing Roaring Tiger, and may also reduce its hit rate!
Most importantly, this effect does not exist in the game.

In reality, however, the surging torrents would undoubtedly pose a significant obstacle to the Blazing Roaring Tiger's movements!

Sure enough, by the time the Tiger God had finally reached the Toad King after overcoming countless hardships and braving the turbid current, the emerald green light on his body had dissipated considerably.

Even so, the [Drafting] skill following [Sword Dance] still dealt considerable damage to the Toad King.

"Keep drafting! Is Dr. Kukui going to fight to the death?"

Lulina frowned and said, "The speed has increased again. This is not good news for the Pill Emperor."

Xia Chi said confidently, "Don't worry, it's impossible to kill them. The restoration of the Grassy Terrain will prevent the two Pokémon from falling down so quickly. With a combination of [Toxic], [Water Ring], and [Protect], Incineroar won't be able to break through after a long time. It will only suffer the loss itself."

"Don't forget, Toad King isn't important in Dan's lineup, but Blazing Roaring Tiger is one of Kukui's trump cards!"

Lulina suddenly realized what was happening, and her pupils contracted slightly.

She had only focused on the offensive and defensive transitions between the two Pokémon in front of her, but Xia Chi had already stood at a higher level and understood the overall tactical intentions and resource allocation of both trainers!

This strategic vision that takes a holistic view is truly awe-inspiring.
Holy crap, it really is like the story of Tian Ji's horse racing strategy!

[Now it seems that the weakness of the starting Pokémon might have been a trap deliberately set by Leon?]

[That's quite possible! They might lure the Blazing Roaring Tiger into a buffed state, then become too greedy for that buff and refuse to leave the battle!]

It seems very likely that this will end with a large margin of victory.

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The Blazing Roaring Tiger on the field, after yet another [draft] charge.

Just as Xia Chi had predicted, their progress was slowed down by the Toad King's tenacious defense and the restoration of the "Water Field".

Just as King Toad used Water Ring, Professor Kukui decisively commanded Incineroar to use U-turn, returning it to its Poké Ball.

One sword dance, two drafts, and one rapid return—the necessary damage output was delivered.

Dr. Kukui's decision to remove Incineroar from the field is not a loss for him.

A flash of white light appeared, and the elf that replaced it was none other than the Warrior Eagle!

"A Flying-type Pokémon? It's not much of a threat to King Toad."

Lurina asked in confusion, "But I see Dr. Kukui has a Sniper Deciduous Owl in his lineup, why not just use the Sniper Deciduous Owl?"

Xia Chi explained, "It's simple. I'm afraid that Champion Leon will switch to Charizard and lock me in. After all, the general rule in Pokémon tournaments is that there is a three-minute cooldown for switching Pokémon. Although Leon hasn't finished his cooldown yet, it will be soon."

"Since Dr. Kukui was not confident in defeating the Toad King in just over a minute, he naturally chose the Warrior Eagle, which has a higher margin for error."

On the court, the Warriors Hawks, who had just entered the game, did not choose to launch a direct attack, but instead started to take advantage of the situation.

The Toad King, disregarding everything, unleashed a [rock collapse].

Although the Warrior Eagle dodged many attacks, the double damage from the counter-attack was still not to be underestimated.

After all, no matter how marginalized he is in the team, King Toad is still a Pokémon bred by Champion Leon!

Then, the warrior eagle under the [tailwind] engaged in fierce close combat with the toad king on the ground.

But the advantage of speed and the undeniable truth that "high-level attacks are no match for low-level attacks" remain.

Even with the support of [Grassy Grounds] and [Water Ring], the Toad King was repeatedly outmatched by [Brave Bird Attack] or [Double Wings] attacks.

"The Toad King is probably going to be sacrificed."

Watching this scene, Xia Chi said, "It seems that Dan Di doesn't want to leave the precious rotation opportunity for the Toad King. However, it is true that the Toad King's tactical value has been almost used up when defending against the Blazing Roaring Tiger."

Lurina asked, "So, Water Teacher, who do you think Leon will send out next?"

Xia Chi's judgment was too accurate. Lu Lina had unknowingly handed over the reins to him, and she only needed to follow the rhythm without thinking.

Holy crap, do you really think I'm a prophet?

Faced with a Pokémon like Brave Eagle that doesn't have any obvious weaknesses, Leon could only guess what he would use.

Xia Chi thought to himself, then said ambiguously, "I think it should be the Pill Emperor's trump card."

Hmm. Dragapult is Leon's ace, and Charizard is definitely one too.

Lulina, oblivious to Xia Chi's inner thoughts, continued commentating on the match.

As expected, the Toad King soon fell to the final, fierce attack of the Warrior Eagle.

This match, which most people predicted would be a one-sided affair, was miraculously won by Dr. Kukui in the first round.

1-0, currently in the lead!

On the field, Dan recalled the Toad King, which had lost its ability to fight. A flash of white light appeared, and the Blaze Ace appeared!

Xia Chi revealed a calculating smile: "As expected of the Pill Emperor's trump card, the Blazing Flame Trump Card has arrived!"

Lulina: "."

【So, 666 Cinderace is also an Ace Pokémon, right?】

[Liaoshui is such a smooth talker! If it were Charizard and Dragapult that appeared, he would definitely have said the same thing!]

So here's the question: what if none of these three are Aegislash?

[What's wrong? Aegislash can use [King's Shield], so why isn't it an ace?]

[The water prison method is too cruel!]

[But seriously, Dr. Kukui is amazing! He actually won the first game!]

[What happened to the claim that the rural alliance doctor had no fighting ability?]

[It feels like the women's fashion show at the prison water bar has gone too far; it needs a boost!]

[Don't rush, Brave Eagle and Incineroar are both in poor condition. I boldly predict that Leon's next Pokémon will survive without a single loss and will completely crush them!]

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However, if I had to say, Cinderace is indeed an important Pokémon for Leon.

Why is Dan Di so strong?

A large part of the reason is that his top Pokémon, Charizard, Dragapult, and Infernape are all very strong, and their strength is well-balanced.

This [Free Spirit] trait Flame Joker undoubtedly signifies that Leon is about to launch a counterattack.

"[Charged Flame Strike], the newly entered Flame Ace didn't choose to launch a direct attack, but instead accelerated!"

Xia Chi explained, "A very wise choice. The Toad King has already depleted a lot of the Warrior Eagle's strength. The Pill Emperor is not in a hurry to finish it off; he will focus on increasing its speed first."

"While Cinderace has moves like [Bulk Up], its [Free Spirit] ability switches it to Fighting type, making it vulnerable to Brave Bird's attacks."

Lulina nodded in agreement, "That's right, because it seems that Dr. Kukui doesn't intend to replace the Warriors Eagles either."

Dr. Kukui on the court knew that time was running out for the Warriors Eagles, so he didn't waste any more time using [Winged] or [Sleep] to delay the pace.

A [Feather Dance] strike lands directly – a Flying-type status move that can significantly reduce the opponent's Attack stat!

The two emperors clashed, each attacking while the other attacked. Well then, I'll just use [Sword Dance] to counter them!

The speed boost from [Storage Flame Strike] became apparent at this moment.

"If the two Pokémon use Feather Dance and Swords Dance against each other like this, Cinderace will be able to use more moves in the same amount of time."

Xia Chi pondered, "Dr. Kukui shouldn't be unaware of this, unless he's going to command the Warrior Eagle to use [close combat]!"

Lulina was suddenly startled.

If you induce Flame Ace to use [Sword Dance], its attributes will also change to normal along with [Libero].

However, the Warrior Eagle can deal high damage to it using its double-strike advantage in melee combat!

What a profound calculation!
Just as Xia Chi predicted, just as Flame Ace was about to use [Sword Dance] a second time.

Kukui, who had just given the "Feather Dance" command, abruptly changed his order, shouting, "Close Combat!" Cinderace was immediately placed in an awkward situation—

Should we continue the sword dance?

They will inevitably suffer the terrifying damage of this close-quarters combat!
Use Shadow Claw?
What if there's not enough time, and you get hit in close combat before you can even switch out?

It should be noted that the Warrior Eagle's attributes are flight plus normal, and it is also immune to this [Shadow Claw].

"The timing was perfect!"

Xia Chi exclaimed, "Dr. Kukui's ability to command on the spot is truly remarkable!"

[Holy crap, even the Pill Emperor has been led by the nose in this game!]

Dr. Kukui is amazing! Just who is he?

[He seems similar to Professor Oak; he's a professor and also very strong. He seems to have the strength of a champion from a typical region, right?]

On another note, if it were Xia Chi's Tire Cat, I feel like she would be able to react quickly enough to use [Shadow Claw].

[You know what, after all, the commands of both players on the field were read by Prison Water, and the speed at which his Tire Cat unleashed its attacks was ridiculously fast!]

[If they were of the same level, they would definitely be able to react, right? The problem with Prison Water is that it hasn't been around for very long, and the Pokémon's inherent strength isn't high enough.]

[Terrifying! This is the first time I've ever fully grasped both sides' line of thought!]

I even feel that if Dr. Kukui hadn't attacked like that, it would have been a mistake on his part.

【.】

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No matter how sharp Dr. Kukui's on-the-spot command was, this [close combat] could only be the last ripple of the Warriors Eagles.

After two Swords Dances, Cinderace not only escaped the shadow of the significant attack reduction from Feather Dance, but also reversed it to a significant increase in physical attack!
Before the Warrior Eagle could land its second [Close Combat] attack in its desperate last stand, it was killed by a [Fireball].

Despite factors such as the Warriors Eagles' poor physical condition and reduced defense in close combat, etc.

But you can still see how terrifying the attack power of the Flame Ace, reborn from the ashes, is!
"Professor Kukui's third Pokémon to appear is Empoleon!"

As a Water-type expert, Lulina is well aware of this Pokémon's excellence, especially its unique Water/Steel dual-type combination, which is unparalleled in the entire Pokédex.

"This Pokémon has ten resistances and one immunity, but only three weaknesses. The good news is that its weakness to Fighting is precisely the type of move that Cinderace excels at!"

After all, this is Galar's own champion, so it's really unlikely that Lulina will remain neutral in her commentary.

At this point, Xia Chi needs to make amends.

"However, precisely because of this, the appearance of Emperor Naboo will limit the moves of Flame Ace to things like [lower kick] or [flying knee kick], which may not be a bad opportunity for Emperor Naboo!"

After the initial tactical battles, the fight between Flame Ace and Emperor Naboo becomes even more pure and exciting.

Flame Ace uses its speed advantage and physical attack power to relentlessly pursue its prey with [Lower Kick].

Just as Xia Chi had guessed, Emperor Naboo used the "flying is superior to fighting" attribute advantage to continuously use [Air Blade] against Flame Ace, whose attribute was locked to fighting.

The damage is considerable, and it can even occasionally force the opponent to flinch.

However, this is the limit of what it can do when facing the even more terrifying Flame Ace.

After repeatedly using low kicks to reduce his speed, King Naboo was almost unable to move.

Seeing that his stamina had been almost completely suppressed, Blaze Ace finished him off with a [Flying Knee Kick]!
Amidst the cheers of the entire audience, Dante suddenly turned the score around to 2-1!

Professor Kukui's next Pokémon to appear is Lucario!
Similar to Leon's Cinderace, this is also a high-speed Pokémon with strong offense but weak defense.

However, the difference is that Lucario's high Special Attack makes it an excellent dual-wielder.

As soon as he entered the arena, a [wave missile] was launched at Flame Ace.

"Flash Ace conjured [Shadow Claw] and charged forward, tanking the damage from the Aura Sphere!"

Lulina's voice grew increasingly excited: "Can it take on three opponents at once?"

The outcome of this battle is of paramount importance to her.

If Cinderace can take down Lucario, then Leon will likely win with a score of 6-3.

If not, Lulina might really have to do something shameful in the studio.
Please, Cinderace, defeat Lucario so that Xia Chi can crossdress!
Xia Chi, unaware of Lulina's thoughts, continued his explanation: "Ace Flame is going to actively seek battle. After all, Ace Flame lacks recovery and rotation abilities, so going all in with [Sword Dance] is the right choice."

"However, the more anxious you are, the more opportunities you give others. After all, Lucario's burst of power is also quite strong. Comet Punch!"

[Comet Fist], a Steel-type physical move that deals 90 damage and has a 20% chance to raise your Attack stat by one stage!
Today, Lady Luck is on Kukui's side, and the additional effect of [Comet Fist] boosting physical attack has been triggered!

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"Dan Di is in a difficult situation now. Even though the Blazing Flame Ace is exceptionally strong, it has already fought two consecutive battles and is now in a state of near collapse!"

Xia Chi passionately commented, "Flash Ace, will they win?!"

In truth, he already knew the answer in his heart—

We can't win.
Dr. Kukui truly possesses championship-caliber abilities; he simply chose not to take on the role.

This Lucario is much weaker than Cinderace, but it's not so bad that it can't even finish off a weakened opponent.

Not to mention when the [Comet Fist] attack buff is triggered.

Therefore, Dan Di's goal was very clear: it wasn't whether he could win, but how much he would lose.

If you can deal significant damage before Flame Ace falls, that's perfectly acceptable.

"It's a miraculous escape from a desperate situation!"

Lulina was completely immersed in this exciting competition, and her usually calm and pretty face was now flushed with excitement.

"The appeal of this fighting move lies in the fact that the lower your health and stamina, the higher the damage!"

Lulina stared intently at the screen, her beautiful eyes unblinking. "Can Blaze Ace achieve a one-versus-three victory?"

The answer is, no.

This move certainly dealt extremely high damage when Flame Ace was at low health.

However, it did not achieve the effect of killing the enemy with a single blow.

Instead, it created an excellent opportunity for Lucario to "pay back double"!
A torrent of deep red energy surged forth, and Flame Ace suddenly collapsed.

The score is now 2-2!

[Holy crap, if this keeps up, Leon might actually lose four of his Pokémon!]

[Hahaha, Lulina's face has turned dark; the show's getting closer and closer!]

[Her face wasn't fair to begin with, okay? Black pearl, prpr~]

At this moment, even the most oblivious viewers could feel the pressure on Lulina.

But it's okay, after Flame Ace falls.

Leon's true trump card, Charizard, has finally made its appearance!
It can only be said that Old Spray truly deserves his popularity. As soon as he appeared on the battlefield, the audience erupted in a thunderous cheer.

Leon's Charizard is even more of a wild animal, and external noise seems to act as a stimulant for it.

A massive, extremely violent burst of flame erupted forth!

If Professor Kukui hadn't reacted quickly enough to shout "Protect!", Lucario might have been instantly defeated!

In the studio.

Xia Chi shook his head and said, "There's no other way. We can only use [Rock Slide] or [Stone Sharp] to try and deal as much damage as possible to Charizard."

Rock-type moves, which are four times weak to Charizard, will always be a source of pain for Charizard.

Kukui's choice was also within Xia Chi's judgment—[Rock Collapse] was pressed until death.

In fact, it didn't even get a second chance before Lucario was instantly defeated by Charizard's Flame Burst!

"As expected of the Pill Emperor's invincible fire-breathing dragon!"

Lulina has gradually let herself go, and her aloof beauty image has completely collapsed in this match.

"If we can defeat the Sniper Tree Owl, the Blazing Roaring Tiger will probably be no match for us!"

Xia Chi smiled without saying a word.

Nana, don't you think we're missing a sprite?

The next instant, Charizard's opponent appeared on the battlefield from the Poké Ball—Levitra!
Lulina's smile froze slightly.

She certainly meant what the appearance of this pure Rock-type Pokémon meant.

Not only is it four times super effective against Charizard's two STAB moves, Fire and Flying!

With Lycanroc's high attack and high speed in its daytime form, even a single Rock Smash from a Charizard wouldn't be enough to take it down!

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As expected, Lycanroc charged straight at Charizard in mid-air as soon as it appeared.

Rock climbing!

In other words, Dan-di took precautions and immediately recalled Charizard.

Taking this opportunity, Lycanroc directly enhanced his [Sword Dance]!

Without a doubt, the pressure from Dan is too great. If Kukui wants to win, he has no choice but to go all in!
But Dan-Di took an unconventional approach and switched to the Thunder King Kong.

Once the grassy field opened, they started lingering with the mane rock werewolf again.

"One should strike while the iron is hot, but the momentum will wane on the second attempt, and be exhausted on the third!"

As Lycanroc relentlessly attacked, it was repeatedly thwarted by Tapu Raptor's tough physical defense.

Xia Chi remarked with a sigh, "The Mane Rock Werewolf is going to be worn down to death by this Thunderous King Kong."

After using [Sword Dance], the Mane Rock Lycan has no way out and can only use Flame Fang to keep attacking.

Meanwhile, the Thunder King Kong calmly alternated between using flexible physical attacks like [Draft] or [Grass Slide].

Although its attack power may not be as strong as its opponent's, it managed to wear down the Lycanroc by virtue of its higher durability.

The clash between these two spirits became the turning point of the entire battle.

From then on, Kukui, who had been fighting back and forth with Leon, was on the verge of collapse.

Even though the Blazing Roaring Tiger had defeated the severely weakened Thunder King Kong.

Then, together with the sniper tree owl that appeared later, they fought to the death against the shielded sword monster.

In the end, Dr. Kukui's last Pokémon, Decidueye, fell to the invincible Charizard's Flamethrower!

The final score was 6-4, a result no one could have predicted before the match.

All the spectators at the Palace Arena stood up.

Unreservedly, they offered enthusiastic cheers and applause to Emperor Dan, who was raising his arms high and expressing his gratitude to all sides on the battlefield.

And at this moment.

Inside the studio, the strange atmosphere was the complete opposite of the enthusiastic atmosphere on set.

Xia Chi glanced at Lulina beside him, who was too embarrassed to speak, and coughed lightly, saying, "Well, how about we forget about it? Actually, I didn't really want to see it anyway."

[Enough with the prison water! You don't want to see it, but we do!]

[Lockwater, listen to yourself! Are you even speaking human language?!]

[Don't want to watch? That's not what you said when you were stirring things up before the match!]

[Hey, Prison Water knows Lulina's personality, that's why she said that on purpose!]

Some viewers in the live chat understood Xia Chi's scheme.

As expected, Lulina was hit by [Provocation] twice!

"Whoever wants it can keep it!"

Lulina suddenly looked up, and her eyes, which had been misty with embarrassment, now ignited with a flame of defiance.

"I, Lulina, mean what I say!"

The moment she finished speaking, she abruptly pushed back her chair and stood up.

The bright overhead lights in the studio shone on Lulina, highlighting the world-famous model's perfect figure.

She slightly raised her chin, adjusted her breathing, and naturally entered the state of mind.

Lulina's steps were not fast, but they carried a peculiar sense of rhythm.

Her waist swayed naturally, her shoulders and neck stretched out gracefully, and every step was on an invisible rhythm.

[Holy crap! They really left!!]

Nana! You are my goddess!

Why are you taking a screenshot?! Stop staring!

[So, Leon, couldn't you have just played it smart and won 6-3? (Geolum Stone looking dejected.jpg)]

What exactly are you disappointed about?

[Wait, is Nantong really in the live stream?]

(End of this chapter)