Pokémon: Starting with Lucario and Gardevoir

"The next match is between star player Haoyan and the well-established player Leisi."

"I believe everyone is very interested in this match."

"While the staff are setting up the venue, let's interview our distinguished guests and hear their thoughts."

Vivian swayed gracefully, leading two cameramen toward the high platform where the museum directors were located.

"Hello, Director Naki, in your opinion, who will win this match between Haoyan and Leisi?" Vivian handed the microphone to Naki, who was sitting at the very front.

"Haoyan," Naqi answered without hesitation.

Naki's direct answer clearly didn't generate much discussion.

Vivian chimed in, "While I also think Haoyan is very strong, his opponent, Leisi, has already obtained all the badges from the four regions."

"He must be a player who is no less skilled than Haoyan."

"Why is Director Naki so certain that Haoyan will win?"

Naki thought for a moment and said, "Miss Vivian is right. I have fought against Lei Si before."

"Reis is indeed a very strong trainer."

"However, Haoyan's brain contains an ultra-high-speed computer."

"He can see through the opponent's plans immediately."

"I can relate to this very well."

Naki's words made Aysa, who was sitting next to her, nod repeatedly.

The two of them had fought alongside Haoyan at the Weather Research Institute against Team Fire.

Haoyan can deduce a complete event from some subtle details.

Furthermore, they had all fought against Haoyan.

As soon as he releases a Pokémon, Haoyan will be able to see through it.

During the battle, the feeling of being hampered was particularly noticeable.

"And what about Curator Du Juan? Who do you think will win?" Vivian continued to ask.

“I share the same opinion as them, it’s also Haoyan,” Dujuan replied without hesitation.

"And what about Director Qianli?"

"Haoyan!"

"And you, Curator Teng Shu?"

"Haoyan!"

I asked five different curators, and they all agreed that Haoyan would win.

Vivian then looked at Mura beside her and asked, "Mr. Mura, who do you think will win?"

Mura smiled and said, "Haoyan."

The one-sided interview made things difficult for Vivian.

The interview was originally just a way to pass the time.

In the quarterfinals, staff are tidying up the original venue.

It will take some time.

To keep the atmosphere lively, Vivian, the host, interviewed the guests.

I originally thought that each guest would have different insights, and that we would analyze things one after another.

This way, she can drag out the time.

Unexpectedly, the result was one-sided.

This left her speechless.

Vivian simply asked the person with the highest status in the alliance present.

"Mr. Michael, do you think Haoyan can win this time?"

Vivian's question immediately drew everyone's attention to him.

Mikkelsen's title in the league is champion!

It's no exaggeration to say that they are among the strongest fighters in the entire Hoenn region.

Clearly, everyone wanted to hear his opinion.

"It has to be said that Haoyan's Pokémon are very strong, but the competition is unpredictable and depends more on the player's reaction on the spot."

"However, statistically speaking, Haoyan has a much higher chance of winning."

Mikkelsen's answer was ambiguous, offering no definitive response.

After all, he is the champion, and in private discussions, he also thinks Haoyan would win.

However, if Vivian were to conduct the interview in front of so many people and he were to also take a one-sided stance, the psychological pressure on Lei Si would be immense.

It inevitably smacks of suppression.

Safia was watching TV backstage.

She was Haoyan's number one fan, and muttered with some dissatisfaction.

"What? Anyone with eyes can tell that Brother Haoyan will definitely win!"

"This Mikeli can't even see that."

"I don't know how he won the championship."

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As time went on, the staff had set up the battlefield.

Vivian also came down from the guest seats and returned to the stage to host the competition.

"Next, let's give a round of applause to welcome Haoyan and Leisi, who will be facing off in the next match."

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Everyone in the guest seats looked on with anticipation at the battlefield.

Haoyan and Leisi entered slowly from backstage.

Haoyan still wore his signature smile, while Lei Si remained expressionless.

The two people presented a stark contrast.

The semifinals have begun!

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Chapter 212 Hao Yan actually possesses a divine beast

Looking at Haoyan's smiling face, Lei Si felt a little heavy-hearted.

Haoyan's powerful Pokémon had already put a lot of pressure on him.

Vivian's interview just now made him realize even more that no one had any faith in him.

It cast a shadow over his heart.

"Both sides are satisfied, right?"

The referee confirmed that Haoyan and Leisi were the two individuals and inquired.

"no problem."

"Alright," Haoyan and Leisi both nodded in response.

"Alright, the match begins!" The referee waved his flag and announced the start.

"Come out, my Pokémon!" Raiji threw a Poké Ball into the battle.

He released his Pokémon.

They are Starhawk, Devourer, and Dragon Scorpion.

Automatically, the relevant data entered Haoyan's mind.

Pokémon: Staraptor

[Attribute]: Flying, Normal

[Level]: 53

[Characteristic]: Sacrifice (The power of skills with a recoil effect is increased.)

[Description]: A fierce Pokémon that will attack without hesitation, even against opponents much larger than itself. It disregards injury and is very particular about the shape of its crest.

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Pokémon: Devourer

[Attribute]: Poison

[Level]: 53

【Ability】: Sludge (When a Pokémon with this ability is hit by a move that drains HP, the attacker will instead take damage equal to the HP it would have recovered.)

[Description]: Possesses powerful gastric juices capable of digesting anything. The only thing in the world it cannot digest is the stomach of a beast-devouring animal itself.

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Pokémon: Drapion

[Attribute]: Poison, Evil

[Level]: 53

[Ability]: Keen Eye (Pokémon with this ability have unaffected accuracy by the opponent's moves.)

[Introduction]: Drapion frequently attacks humans and Pokémon crossing the desert, earning it the fear and reputation of being a desert demon. However, it behaves docilely and submissively in front of Hippowdon.

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