"I suppose we are. You proved a surprisingly effective test for my minion who...predictably has failed to live up to my expectations."

She was trying to play it off as if she had already determined she would lose and for the most part her delivery was flawless, but you can't bullshit someone who's on your level in that department.

Unfortunately her pokemon was not on her level at all and pouted hanging it's head in defeat. Once again it had tried and failed to impress the princess. With narrow eyes it glared at Caine in jealousy.

"Consider yourself lucky, unless you're somehow responsible for how strong these creatures are. If that's the case you should be proud as well."