As Lucas' match progressed Magus walked back in looking uneasy as he returned to the stands, soon afterwards Ishan got up and left making Lucia wonder why, "He's probably got a lot on his mind.", Magus said noticing her puzzled look, she simply nodded in response and watched Lucas' match, eventually Ishan came back a little disappointed about an incident he explained to Vera and May, however Lucia and Magus were to focused on Lucas to catch any of it.
Later on however Ishan told Lucia about the contest and how she should try it, Lucia simply sighed in response explaining, "I'd like to but...There's been so much going on lately with Lucas and the whole problem with Uxie's soul, I haven't been able to concentrate with it.", "Don't feel restrained by everything that's been happening, even if you don't win the contest it doesn't hurt to try. Besides, Lucas wouldn't want you to feel burdened by his misfortunes.", Magus told her, making her nod, "Ya...I guess you're right.
Ishan then once again became uncertain about whether or not to evolve Nidorino, who he believes could change drastically once evolved, when asked about what they though Lucia shook her head saying, "I don't know what to say Ishan, I mean if the Pokemon wants to evolve then I'm all for it. But if you want advice about the actual connection between yourself and Nidorino, then I'd talk to Lucas about it.", Magus on the other hand turned away stating, "Evolution. I've no right to speak of such a matter. Sorry but I can't help you there."
As far as the round between Riolu and Sabrina's Kadabra had progressed, Riolu was having a difficult time due to Kadabra's psychic attacks just as Lucia suspected earlier, however Riolu wasn't letting it get to him, he never did as long as Lucas had faith in him.
"Perhaps now you regret your decision to pit a Fighting-Type against me?", Sabrina remarked, as so far the only attack that has worked is Aura Sphere, which has little effectiveness. "Types mean nothing to me, even though I know the risks, I also know that as long as I trust my Pokemon they'll always be at there best, no disadvantage of any kind will change that." Lucas called out prompting Riolu to regain his stance.
"I'll just have to test that faith of yours.", Sabrina remarked once more before Lucas noticed Kadabra was concentrating, "You won't have to. Riolu, Shadow Claw!", Lucas had called out, Riolu had then extended claws of dark energy out of his paws just in time before getting caught in a Psychic hold, however he simply stepped back before rushing up to Kadabra with the Shadow Claws ready.
"How is Riolu enduring that attack like that, during Ishan's match Draco was getting tossed around.", Lucia asked to no one in particular, however Magus theorized, "I'm guessing the fact that Riolu's using a Ghost-Type move like Shadow Claw somewhat limits a Psychic-Type moves effectiveness, but he's still taking damage so Lucas can't rely on it too much."
Once he got close enough Riolu swung his claws down on Kadabra and struck it several times, disrupting its concentration and stopping whatever damage was being done to Riolu. "Don't expect that to work twice.", Sabrina told Lucas, who gave a serious nod stating, "Of course not, I've already made that mistake once and learned from it."
Lucas quickly called out, "Riolu, try Double Team!" In response Riolu jumped back from Kadabra and split into three copies. As this was being done, however, Kadabra stepped up to Riolu charging up a Thunderpunch, which he swung in a sweeping motion that would hit all three of them, except all of them disappeared leaving Kadabra stupified until Riolu reappeared behind it and sliced his claws at Kadabra's back causing it to kneel in pain. The enraged Kadabra then turned around swinging it's electricity charged fist at Riolu only for it go through another apparition, after which Riolu emerged to strike it again.
The moves from both Pokemon were repeated at least five times before Sabrina finally lost her patience, "Enough!", She shouted, the outburst also influenced Kadabra, who released a blast of psychic energy around itself forcing Riolu away from it, "Alright then, Riolu, finish it with Aura Sphere!", Lucas commanded, Riolu then fired an Aura Sphere, which once it struck Kadabra resulted in a large cloud of dust that cleared away to reveal that it had fainted.
Once Lucas was rewarded with the Marsh Badge from Sabrina, Lucas made his way up to the stands, Lucia quickly got up commenting, "You were pretty amazing Lucas! I didn't imagine you'd handle that disadvantage as well as you did.", Lucas was about to reply when Magus put his hand on Lucas' shoulder before telling him, "I think there's something you need to talk to Ishan about."
Magus and Lucia explained Ishan's uncertainty to Lucas, who approached Ishan and told him, "I don't know if I can help to much with this kind of situation Ishan, personally when it comes to evolution I let the Pokemon decide. But if there is something you feel unsure about then I think you should work it out with Nidorino, I believe understanding your Pokemon as best you can makes it easier for both of you in the end...That's all I'm saying...It's completely up to you Ishan, however if the time when you decide to evolve Nidorino ever comes just let me know, I'd like to be there when it happens."