You're the only one who knows how to battle Pokémon?

Lilia: “?”

As a brother? Not as a son?

This was Lusamine's banquet, not hers.

On the other side, Ji Bei was also a little confused, looking at the trio in confusion: "Why were you three also invited? Has the relationship with the Ether Foundation improved these days?"

"Ms. Lusamine thinks so highly of you?"

Kojiro smiled shyly and said, "No way, this is all thanks to you. The Ether Foundation now knows that you are our boss."

Meow Meow's eyes showed a cunning look, and he echoed: "We have also launched many cooperations with the Ether Foundation, meow! We didn't embarrass the cadres, meow!"

Musashi nodded foolishly, the main point being that he was very frugal with words.

Maybe... it's because she's the only one in the trio who's straightforward and not good at lying?

If you insist on saying so, it does make sense. Ji Bei still believes in the loyalty of the trio, but he always feels something is weird.