Not at all. [The expression on his face is wholly serious.]

You wanted a chance to battle my champion, didn't you? And I know you've been training extra hard. So let's see what you got, hmm? Let's see how far your training's taken you, and how much farther you need to go still.

[his gaze drifts from Red, to the other Red.]

I could have thrown anybody at you, y'know? Some Jr. Trainer, a Gym Leader... But that's not good enough. Not for you.