Comeback

When the second half of the Performance Stage's first segment arrived, Kris finally took the stage. This was Yuga's first time seeing her perform in a Pokémon Contest like this.

As Kris herself mentioned, she had traveled to Kalos to train in the art of Pokémon Contest performances. So her style differed somewhat from the local performances in Hoenn region and was heavily influenced by the Pokémon Showcase. If one had to draw a comparison, her performance style was quite similar to Violet's earlier performance, with even more frequent interactions with her Pokémon.

Kris's first two Pokémon to grace the stage were Sylveon and Dedenne, both Fairy-type Pokémon, which she had captured after her journey to Kalos.

From the smooth and shiny fur of her two Pokémon, it was evident that Kris had taken meticulous care of them. As soon as they appeared on stage, they immediately gathered around Kris and started dancing with unique and joyful steps.

During their dance, Dedenne used its move, Play Rough, emitting a faint pink glow from its body. With each step it took, it left behind a beautiful pink arc in the air.

In contrast, Sylveon used its Safeguard move, which created a light green glow on its body, producing an effect similar to Dedenne's joyful dance.

The pink and light green arcs formed by Dedenne and Sylveon's lively movements in the low sky created an interplay of patterns that was lively and vivid.

Although this dance performance didn't involve complex move designs, it fully showcased the playful personalities of the two Pokémon and their close bond with their Trainer.

The dance was lively and rhythmic, making the audience irresistibly want to join in, as if a lively music was playing on the stage.

It must be said that in this short dance routine, Kris and her Pokémon put their hearts into it.

After the brief dance, Dedenne started running rapidly on the stage, and as it ran, it began emitting golden electrical sparks.

The faster Dedenne ran, the more electrical currents it left in its path, forming a neatly arranged circular pattern. The golden electrical currents crackled and sparkled, as if they were blooming golden electric flowers on the circular pattern.

At this point, Sylveon released a pink mist from its body, using the misty terrain to transform the interior of the golden circle into a dreamy pink.

The edge of the pink mist was adorned with a dazzling golden border as Sylveon suddenly used the ribbons on its body to bind Dedenne, who was running in mid-air, and then tossed it above Kris and Sylveon's heads.

Crackle!

In mid-air, Dedenne suddenly released streams of electricity that fell like fireworks, dyeing the air above the venue golden. It was hard to imagine how such a small creature could store so much electricity within its tiny body.

But it didn't end there. All of these falling electric currents landed precisely and evenly onto the golden circle below.

The paths of the electric currents, the golden circle below, and the pink mist created by Sylveon combined to form a golden-framed, pink-bottomed birdcage. Kris, Sylveon, and Dedenne appeared as though they were little birds trapped inside the cage.

Just when it seemed the electric currents and mist were about to dissipate, Sylveon used a Fairy Wind to shatter the birdcage, instantly filling the venue with golden and pink energy dots, resembling snowflakes in winter.

Kris's performance received high praise from all the judges, especially Dedenne's performance, which left even Wallace impressed.

In this performance, Dedenne used both Discharge and Thunderbolt, which, in terms of the duration of releasing electric currents, required a significant amount of electricity. Typically, Pokémon with low internal energy storage, like Dedenne, wouldn't be able to achieve this.

However, not only did Dedenne complete it, but the final Thunderbolt was truly astonishing. Controlling each falling electric current accurately onto the golden circle without extensive practice is no easy feat.

It's no wonder Kris had confidence in winning the Wallace Cup championship. In the first round of performances, as expected, she earned the highest score.

It must be said that the Pokémon Contest relies heavily on talent. Kris, despite being one of the participants with the least experience, effortlessly surpassed her seniors.

Rich imagination, unique training methods, and intricate performance are all essential in a Pokémon Contest performance.

Following Kris, it was Robert's performance, with three participants in between. As the previous champion of the Pokémon Contest's Grand Festival, he was one of the favorites for this competition.

Although Robert had been absent from the public eye for a while, it was evident that many Pokémon Contest fans hadn't forgotten him. As soon as he took the stage, he received excited cheers and enthusiastic applause from the audience, as if they were applauding his dedication.

It's no secret that Robert is a disciple of Mr. Juan and a younger brother to Wallace. Almost anyone who is a true Pokémon Contest enthusiast knows this fact.

Mr. Juan is one of the founders of the Pokémon Contest, and although he is no longer active in the public eye, his legend still looms over the Pokémon Contest.

Wallace, on the other hand, is the one who elevated the Pokémon Contest to a global stage and is undoubtedly the most shining star in the world of the Pokémon Contest.

Enveloped by the prestige of these two individuals, it's impossible to say that Robert doesn't feel the pressure.

While Robert has already earned the title of a Top Coordinator, it's clear that compared to the achievements of his master and senior, his own accomplishments may seem somewhat insufficient.

At the moment, Robert is around the same age as Yuga and is approaching his twentieth birthday. When Wallace was twenty, he was already a well-known figure and a powerful Elite level Trainer.

Many people believe that as a disciple of Mr. Juan and a younger brother to Wallace, Robert's title as a Top Coordinator is only natural, and some even feel that his achievements don't quite match his status as Wallace's younger brother.

There are quite a few people who hold this viewpoint, and perhaps even more than that.

When Robert initially earned the title of a Top Coordinator, there was a lot of extravagant chatter online about it. His fans even engaged in online disputes with some individuals over this matter.

At the time, this issue caused quite a commotion on the internet.

The reason Robert decided, under his master's arrangement, to become a teacher shortly after winning the Pokémon Contest was largely influenced by this kind of public opinion.

His explanation to Yuga at the time was that he needed to consolidate his gains, but this was merely a surface reason. The deeper reason was the impact of public opinion.

The pressure he felt back then was considerable.

However, he never discussed this matter with Yuga. As his good friend, Yuga remains unaware of it to this day.

Back then, Yuga had also seen online discussions about him and had expressed concern for him at the time. However, Robert's behavior at the time appeared entirely normal, and he managed to deceive Yuga.

In the past two years, although Robert hasn't appeared in public, some of his loyal fans still remember him, and his comeback has greatly uplifted their spirits.

This Wallace Cup is Robert's first competition since his comeback!