Elf: I'm Just a Commentator

Don't worry, even if Mimikyu-sensei gets a lot more female fans, he still won't find a girlfriend.

[...Hey buddy, don't answer calls from Jianghai City.]

As the time drew near and Lin Xuan calmed down, the director switched the live stream back to the main stage of the arena.

The main arena of the Suyun City Alliance Arena can accommodate tens of thousands of spectators at the same time. Even so, the scene was incredibly lively at this moment, with all the seats filled. After all, this is the annual provincial competition, and those who can participate are almost all the top young talents in the province.

"Everyone, welcome to the annual Yunhai Province Wind Speed ​​Cup competition. I am Ren Shi, one of the hosts and commentators for this competition." Just when everyone thought the exciting competition was about to begin, Ren Shi's next sentence made everyone sit back down.

"Next, please welcome the leaders who organized this provincial competition and the special guests to the stage to speak."

Lin Xuan rested her chin on her hand. This part was the most boring. Couldn't we just skip it?

The first person to speak was the president of the Yunhai Province branch of the alliance. Judging from his age, he was probably in his early sixties, but he still looked very energetic and was wearing a somewhat old-fashioned Zhongshan suit.

After that, Lin Xuan didn't pay much attention to the large group of leaders following behind, mainly because she was afraid of falling asleep. But when the host announced the special guest, Lin Xuan couldn't resist taking a sip of the soda next to her, and then she heard the name of the special guest.

"Let's give a warm round of applause to Mr. Zhong Mingyi, the gym leader of Jianghai City and the latest champion of the China Pokémon Championship!"

"Pfft-cough cough cough!"

Fortunately, Lin Xuan covered her mouth with her hand in time, preventing her from spitting it out.

Why did Zhong Mingyi come here? And he didn't tell me about this at all?

Originally, this was just a small farce, but the director, of all people, turned the camera on Lin Xuan as Zhong Mingyi came on stage. I don’t know if it was premeditated, since the two of them are known to have a very good relationship.

[Hahaha! It seems that Mimikyu-sensei has no idea about this at all!]

Look at Teacher Mimiqiu's bewildered little eyes.

[Mimi Qiu Teacher: I've come all the way to Suyun City, how could I possibly run into you?]

"You didn't know either?" Cheng Yin asked Lin Xuan. She was also surprised when she heard Zhong Mingyi's name, but she originally thought that Lin Xuan would know about this.

"This guy never told me that."

Lin Xuan said speechlessly, "If I had known it would be like this, I would have just left the Awakening Stone with him and brought it over now."

After that, Zhong Ming's words were mostly official, which made Lin Xuan feel a little uncomfortable.

This guy can actually say something so serious?

According to the normal procedure of previous years, this is the time to form groups and prepare for the competition, but it seems that an extra event has been added this year.

"Mr. Su Qiming, President of the Yunhai Provincial Alliance, and Mr. Zhong Mingyi will be having an exhibition match. Let's give a warm round of applause to welcome these two masters!"

Upon receiving this news, all the audience members were momentarily stunned, and then burst into the loudest applause.

"It seems like President Su Qiming hasn't appeared on the field for several years now, has he?"

"It seems like the last time was four years ago. I never expected to see him make a move today! What a steal!"

"I feel that although Xiao Zhong is very strong, he is still a bit weaker than President Su, right?"

"It's hard to say. After all, Chairman Su is getting old. I've heard from the sidelines that he's already planning to retire."

"Huh? Chairman Su is retiring? Isn't that a long way off?"

"So it was just a rumor~"

Lin Xuan's first reaction upon hearing the news in the players' room was to watch the excitement, but upon further reflection, something seemed amiss.

As the newly appointed dojo master, Zhong Mingyi is still relatively inexperienced. Even with the title of champion of the Chinese Championship, he is still considered a junior by many. If he loses this battle, it will definitely have a negative impact on Zhong Mingyi.

So, is this match actually the league helping Zhong Mingyi build up his prestige? But this means that, on President Su Qiming's side... right, President Su seems to be considering retirement.

It wasn't that Lin Xuan wanted to consider things in that direction, but because she was with Dr. Sun Siming and Zhong Mingyi, she would naturally come into contact with these things without realizing it.

At the very center of the arena in Suyun City, Zhong Mingyi and Su Qiming had already appeared on the battle stage.

"President Su."

Zhong Mingyi looked at Su Qiming and nodded, a hint of apology in his eyes, because he also knew the purpose of the league arranging this game.

“Zhong Mingyi, I’ve heard that old woman talk about you a long time ago. The younger generation is truly surpassing the older one!” Su Qiming couldn’t help but show a look of emotion in his eyes, but he also became firm in an instant. “But let me make this clear: I will absolutely not hold back. You’d better be careful! It would be bad if you really lost.”

"Exactly what I want!"

The two stood on opposite sides of the battlefield, and then threw their Poké Balls almost simultaneously.

"Go, Slowking!"

"Gengar, it's time to stretch your muscles!"

Slowking goes without saying; it achieved legendary status in the recent tournament and became Zhong Mingyi's signature Pokémon. As for Gengar, it is also one of Su Qiming's signature Pokémon.

This wasn't the first time Lin Xuan had seen Gengar, whether in the various competitions he had previously commentated on or in the more realistic case of Gu Yuan's Gengar. But Su Qiming's Gengar gave him a special feeling—coldness!

Gengar opened its mouth wide and let out a "hehehe" laugh, and a chilling aura, as if from another dimension, emanated from it.

In contrast, the dazed king in front of Zhong Ming simply stood there quietly with his hands behind his back, his eyes seemingly brimming with countless superpowers.

Who do you think will win, Gengar or Slowking?

Cheng Yin asked Lin Xuan a question. Lin Xuan was clearly the most professional among those present in this regard. After hearing Cheng Yin's question, some people not far away also pricked up their ears, ready to hear what Lin Xuan had to say.

"It's hard to say. Their attributes counter each other, so it's difficult to say which one has a greater advantage." Lin Xuan shook his head.

Slowking's type is Psychic + Water, which is weak to Gengar's Ghost type, but Gengar's Poison type is weak to Slowking's Psychic type. It looks like this is going to be a very intense match.

With the appearance of the two Pokémon, the atmosphere at the scene was pushed to a climax. The cheers for both sides were equally loud. Zhong Mingyi was naturally very popular among the younger generation, but Su Qiming, as a veteran master-level trainer, naturally had many supporters as well.

"Let's start with an appetizer." Su Qiming smiled kindly. "Gengar, use Shadow Ball!"

Gengar instantly flew into the air, and a dark purple Shadow Ball instantly condensed in its hand, as easily as a child kneading Play-Doh, and casually tossed it to Slowking.

Gengar's body was surrounded by endless dark purple ghost energy, which seemed to corrode the space itself as it spread, as if it too was eager to try.

"Strengthen your willpower and fight back!"

Chapter 197 Exhibition Match Ends

Although it was just a small test, the collision between Slowking's psychic power and Shadow Ball still unleashed a powerful energy surge. In this small appetizer-like clash, Slowking seemed to have a slight advantage, as its Psychic directly shattered the Shadow Ball and then headed straight for Gengar.

Gengar simply chuckled and swooped down towards its own shadow, disappearing in an instant.

Subtle surprise attack!

"Predict future!"

Almost the instant Gengar entered the alternate dimension, Slowking's vision was instantly filled with a large amount of psychic power, predicting where Gengar might appear next.

But Gengar didn't seem to have any intention of giving it up. In less than a second, it emerged directly from behind Slowking, surrounded by a large amount of dark purple flames. With a wave of its hand, it sent them all rushing towards Slowking.

At Gengar's level, Will-O-Wisp is more than just a simple burn effect. Against weaker Pokémon, just that one Will-O-Wisp is enough to render them unable to fight.

But just as Gengar's Will-O-Wisp was about to reach Slowking, it was blocked by a powerful psychic ability. A wall of light suddenly appeared between the two Pokémon, as if it had anticipated Gengar's appearance.

Then Slowking quickly turned around, its arms surrounded by a large amount of water, which quickly transformed into a scythe shape, and it turned to slash at Gengar behind it.

Moreover, if one were a psychic, they would be able to see that the surface of Slowking's Shell Blade is covered with a thin film of psychic power. The powerful psychic power envelops it, giving it the feel of a mental blade.

Gengar immediately sensed the danger, and the arrogant smile on its face disappeared. Ignoring the Will-o'-the-Wisp that Slowking blocked, it quickly created distance and narrowly dodged Slowking's attack.

Slowking did not restrain the power of the shell blade. Even though Gengar quickly dodged, the water flow and psychic power on the shell blade followed closely behind like a sword slash. Helpless, Gengar burrowed down again and hid in the alternate dimension.

The powerful water attack, accompanied by superpowers, slammed into the field, instantly creating an effect like a dust explosion, with sand and dust flying everywhere. However, it did not affect the communication between Slowking and Bell-chan at all.

As for vision, superpowers can see much more clearly than eyes.

Even though he couldn't see what was happening on the field, Su Qiming remained calm. He knew that even without his command, Gengar could find the most suitable option.

"Is this what battles between master-level trainers are like?"

In the contestants' room, someone couldn't help but exclaim that both sides' Pokémon were incredibly powerful.

As the explosion occurred, everyone's attention was once again drawn to it, and many people even clenched their fists in tension. Even Lin Xuan watched with great interest.

Gengar will appear in mid-air the next time. As soon as he appears, the psychic powers that have been waiting in the air will descend instantly. It is Slowking's "foresight" that he had prepared in advance.

"Jie~"

A large amount of Ghost-type energy also appeared behind Gengar, crashing down on Slowking's psychic power like a surging tide. But at the same time, Slowking's figure also disappeared from its original position. When it reappeared, it was already behind Gengar.

At this moment, just like at that moment, but the roles of the two sides seem to have been reversed, with Slowking now being the attacker.

"Teleport!"

"Gengar is in some danger!"

Cheng Yin and the others sitting next to Lin Xuan gasped in surprise upon seeing this scene. Even Gengar seemed surprised that the other party would come directly behind it. Su Qiming had been wary of Slowking's Trick Room moves, but he never expected Zhong Ming to be so bold.

But Slowking seems to have the right to be bold. Powerful psychic abilities once again emerge from the gem on his forehead, only this time he uses Psychic Blast and Foresight to launch a pincer attack on Gengar.

"Jie!"

But just as Gengar was about to unleash its attack, Gengar suddenly turned its head to look at Slowking, emitting a black glow, much like the legendary Medusa's Eye, and Slowking's body instantly stiffened.

Gengar took this opportunity to quickly slip away, showing considerable caution by not lingering in the fight.

"A combination of black gaze and immobilization spell?"

Seeing Gengar's escape method, Lin Xuan couldn't help but mutter, "This Gengar has clearly mastered the Immobilize and Black Gaze techniques to the extreme. When these two skills are combined, most opponents might not even be able to move."

In other words, this time the opponent was Slowking, and he forcibly broke free of his restraints by relying on his powerful psychic abilities; otherwise, he might have been caught off guard.