Pokémon, Ash is going to become a perfect man from now on.

Rob actually encountered another executive from outside Fire Village... and the other party was a Coordinator?

...

After the incident involving the young nobleman's education, Xiaoyao was able to continue practicing, and Robert, having nothing else to do, also offered some guidance.

"Hunting Swallowtail Butterflies, use Silver Whirlwind!"

Xiaoyao directs the butterfly fan to create a shimmering whirlwind, which transforms into a ring of airflow surrounding her, creating a spectacular scene.

"How beautiful!" Serena exclaimed.

But Xiaozhi and Robert both frowned slightly.

“Miss May, the Silver Whirlwind move is too dense and is obscuring Beautifly’s body too much,” Robert reminded her. “In Contests, moves are just an aid; what you really need to show is the charm of the Pokémon itself.”

"Oh yeah... Ash said it too, but I always forget it in the heat of the moment~" May stuck out her tongue cutely.

"Mr. Ash is also the most professional when it comes to Contests," Robert acknowledged. "Also... if you send Beautifly to compete, it might be a bit tough for you..."

"I know that too..." Xiaoyao said helplessly.

With her current level of insight, she could tell that Xiaoshun was definitely stronger than her.

"Why don't we try using a strong chicken? It'll be good for it to practice too," Serena suggested.

"Okay... I'll give it a try." May composed herself and forcefully threw Combusken's Poké Ball high into the air. "Combusken, come onto the stage!"

Even without watching the whole thing, Robert was already secretly impressed by the fact that the Mighty Chicken made its appearance high in the sky.

After the performance, he confirmed his idea.

"Why not send out the Mighty Chicken? It's more trained and better suits your personality."

"But what if we face the poisonous rose..." Xiaoyao remained hesitant.

"You will win," Ash suddenly assured him. "And the sooner you meet Shun, the easier it will be for you to win."

"Really?!"

Chapter 671 The Kaina Tournament, Haruka's Performance

"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your patience! The highly anticipated Grand Contest - Kaina Tournament is about to begin!"

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and the Grand Contest officially began.

Compared to previous Kanaz conferences, this one was larger in scale and more professional overall.

This includes the host, Vivian, a well-known announcer in the Hoenn industry, hailed as the most energetic female host of this century.

As for the three judges… pass~

"The competition is about to start, I...no, I can't be nervous..."

In the waiting area for the contestants, Xiaoyao was so flustered that she almost stammered.

No matter what kind of training she has undergone, it is normal for her to be intimidated by the atmosphere of the competition, as she is still competing for the first time.

Fortunately, Serena was with him.

Trainers are allowed to bring assistants when participating in competitions. Serena was able to stay in the contestant area with May by using the identity of an assistant.

"May, don't be too nervous, you'll be fine." Serena comforted the girl, holding her hand. "Hasn't Ash already done a lot of special training with you? Just show the level you've practiced."

"Then... Serena, you have to wait for me here."

"Don't worry, I'll be watching you from the entrance."

"Hmm..." Xiaoyao nodded silently.

I wish Ash could come too...

(Good luck in the competition, Haruka!)

"Huh?" Haruka looked up suddenly; she had clearly heard Ash's voice just now.

(Mr. Robert and I are in the audience, don't worry, you'll be fine!)

"Mmm!" The girl nodded happily, secretly grateful in her heart...

But at that moment, a flippant voice came from beside him.

"If you're scared, you might as well go home... You're not pretty at all." For some reason, Xiao Shun came up to him and started with another sarcastic remark.

"Why are you everywhere?" Xiaoyao, now back to normal, only felt annoyed. "Don't worry, I'll definitely beat you!"

“This…” Xiao Shun couldn’t help but frown slightly.

Something's not right here. This girl, being a newbie, should be trembling with nervousness right now. Why is she so determined?

And how come she didn't even notice my obvious attempts to be nice?

Tch, I guess I'm still too stupid.

If it weren't for the fact that she was from the Senri family and a Coordinator, I wouldn't have bothered with her at all.

After a period of mental preparation, the boy in green couldn't help but glance at the girl's beautiful face...

During this period, each contestant began to show off their unique skills.

"Next up is contestant number 24, Xiao Shun!"

When the host called her name, Xiao Shun calmly walked onto the stage.

"Poison Rose, GO!"

Shun is indeed quite skilled in the Grand Contest.

After her grand entrance, Poison Rose immediately switched between Magic Leaf, Paralysis Powder, and Petal Dance, creating a dazzling storm of petals.

After using the magic leaf to shred all the petals, it even pulled off a visual trick, suddenly disappearing and then suddenly reappearing, taking its final bow amidst a shower of colorful petals.

29.4 points, the highest score so far.

"Mr. Robert, what do you think?" Xiao Zhi asked casually from the audience.

“You’ve already seen the problem, haven’t you?” Robert said elegantly. “If I were to judge, his performance, though good, was flashy but lacked substance.”

"Insightful, that's why he won't get the ribbon trophy."

Ash made it clear that if Shun can't overcome his flaws, he'll never become a top Coordinator.

However, Shun was clearly feeling good about himself at the moment, and even had the leisure to linger next to Yao again after the match.

"Did you see our performance? That's what true beauty is."

"What are you doing here again?" Xiaoyao felt utterly exhausted.

Is this guy crazy? Doesn't he know he's annoying me?

"I'm here to give you advice as a senior trainer coordinator, and I hope you can pass the first review." Shun casually flicked his bangs, thinking he looked effortlessly cool.

Now you should understand what I mean, right... you silly woman?

As Xiao Shun turned to leave, she wondered to herself, "I've made my encouragement so obvious, surely this silly girl can see it too?"

"What exactly is this guy trying to do?" Xiaoyao was speechless.

“She’s probably having an episode,” Serena said, shrugging.

It's unclear which door in Larousse wasn't closed properly, but this early-stage case of spoiled brat syndrome—suffering from mild stomach problems, latent claustrophobia, a slight allergy to women, and a faint air of pretentiousness—was exposed.

If things continue like this, what if he becomes an instant overlord?

As for why he approached Xiaoyao, he must have learned about her identity through his family's information channels.

However, he certainly won't admit it, and he'll definitely come up with a reason that he thinks is plausible, such as...

Woman, you've successfully caught my attention!

"Next up is contestant number 50 of this tournament, Haruka, who is participating in the Grand Contest for the first time!"

"Go, Xiaoyao!" Serena cheered for Xiaoyao by giving her a fist bump in the player tunnel.

(Do your best, you can do it.) Xiao Zhi also sent an encouraging voice message remotely.

"Phew... Here we go!" Xiaoyao gradually calmed down and ran energetically towards the stage from the contestant tunnel, while forcefully throwing the Poké Ball into the air.

"Strong Chicken, leap across the stage!"

"Xiaoyao is here! Her Mighty Chicken makes its grand entrance right in the air!" announcer Vivian exclaimed in surprise.

"Spray flames!"

Burning flames spewed from the strong chicken's mouth, and it began to somersault forward, gradually enveloping itself in flames.

Under the influence of gravity, the Mighty Chicken plummeted into the arena like a whirlwind, scattering sparks everywhere!

The explosive entrance immediately drew cheers from the audience.

"Next, use the big characters to explode!"

May's performance continued, and Mighty Chicken once again spewed out highly concentrated flames, creating a massive explosion of fire that covered the entire arena!

It then laboriously raised its hands and forcefully spun the flames into the air!

"The final blow, Heavenly Fist!" "Whoa!"