In the game: I stole Groudon at the start.

"I'm sure there are quite a few people looking forward to the Quartz Conference champion's world number one challenge match."

Grazio said calmly, his cold expression appearing very composed, but a strange light flickered in his eyes.

Yes, he came too.

Having heard that Bakura was going to participate in this Quartz Convention, Gladion also decided to sign up.

The Carlos region branch of the Ether Foundation is now on track and no longer needs his presence.

So Gladion has returned to the Alola region, and he is more passionate about becoming a trainer than an entrepreneur.

Moreover, he has not yet participated in any regional competitions.

This Quartz Conference is also his first battle!

However, to Gladion's slight regret, he didn't explore the entire Kanto region, nor did he challenge any gyms...

The meaning of travel lies in challenges and adventures, and Gladion is quite interested in this. Unfortunately, there isn't enough time for him to challenge all eight gyms.

"Although every competition is exciting, the reputation of the Four Heavenly Kings is undeniable, and the Heavenly King Challenge is indeed the most thrilling."

Bakura chuckled softly upon hearing this and nodded in agreement.

It is common knowledge that the winners of regional tournaments have a 450 chance to challenge the Four Heavenly Kings.

And each King of the Hill Challenge is undoubtedly the most exciting moment.

Because if the challenger succeeds, they can take the throne of the king!

The Four Heavenly Kings and their champions are all like this! The strong rise to the top and the weak step down; this is the most basic rule of the Heavenly Kings.

The position of Elite Four is the most special in the Pokémon League because as long as you are stronger than the Elite Four member you challenge, you can take the position! No other factors need to be considered.

The Four Heavenly Kings do not have the right to refuse a challenge! Even if a challenger is the champion of the Four Heavenly Kings, if the challenger defeats all four Heavenly Kings in a row, the challenger may still continue to challenge them.

Even the Four Heavenly Kings champion has no right to refuse a challenge!

The so-called Elite Four and Elite Four Champion are the highest military force of the Pokémon League, and their existence, which intimidates the region and the world, is called the Elite Four!

And naturally, the moment of transition between the old and the new king is exciting.

Therefore, the Elite Four of each region are also known as the trainers who stand at the top of the region, and the Elite Four champion is given the honor of being the strongest in the region.

"The Kanto Elite Four are also the strongest Elite Four recognized by the Pokémon League. Since this generation of Elite Four took office, there has been no change of Elite Four for several years."

Bakura's lips curled up slightly, and his eyes flashed with an unreadable light.

When discussing the Elite Four of the Pokémon world, the Kanto Elite Four are undoubtedly the most famous and the most outstanding generation.

Lance, Agatha, Shiba, and Lorelei are all champion-level trainers, with Lance being a top champion.

Although they are still missing one Heavenly King, these four are already more than capable of dominating the Heavenly Kings and champions from other regions...

However, Bakura believes that once the Alola Elite Four are established, the title of the so-called strongest Elite Four should be given to someone else!

"But they (beeb) won't be like that anymore."

The campfire smiled sweetly and spoke, its bright eyes curving into crescent moons, making it very cute.

And that natural tone made it seem as if he was simply stating a fact.

That's for sure; the campfire gives the Alola Elite Four a lot of confidence!

Even though the Alola Elite Four haven't been assembled yet, so what?

To put it bluntly, Campfire felt that Sakaki and Koyuki alone were enough to sweep through any region...

"Bakura, Gladion, you two go register first. I'll take Lillie to the hotel."

Lusamine looked at Bakura with a faint smile and spoke slowly.

She will naturally come to watch the match between Bakura and Gladio.

As for the affairs of the Etherland, she has handed them over to her subordinates. The Alola region is currently very stable, so it is not a big deal for her to leave for a while.

"it is good."

Bakura nodded. Although he had obtained the qualification to participate in the Quartz Conference through connections, he still had to go to the registration office to register.

The group split up for the time being, with Bakura and Gladion heading to the Pokémon Center next to the Indigo Stadium.

There were many trainers who signed up, and the two of them naturally had to wait in line. However, after watching for a while, Gladion frowned slightly.

"These people don't seem to be very strong."

Gladion spoke softly to Bakura. He was a very meticulous and calm person, but he was extremely passionate about Pokémon battles.

Unlike in fantasy worlds, the people of the Pokémon world do not possess human bodies capable of fighting monsters, and powerful Pokémon trainers cannot be identified by their appearance.

However, most powerful trainers also have some special qualities. It might be an exaggeration to say that they stand out from the crowd, but it can still give people a general sense of their strength.

After all, it's a very simple thing. Whether a person is extraordinary or not can be seen from their eyes and aura.

But, frankly speaking, of all the trainers who signed up, he hadn't sensed that many of them had a 'powerful aura'.

Ordinary and unremarkable is Gladio's sense of perception.

"What are you thinking? Although this is the biggest event in the region, it doesn't mean that everyone who participates is an elite."

Bakura was taken aback by what he heard, then looked at Gladion with amusement. This younger brother of his was calm and rational, but sometimes he could be quite silly.

"Gym Leaders vary in strength, but the essence of Gym Leaders is to test and hone the challengers."

"As long as you pass the basic test, the gym leader will give you a badge. Otherwise, how could those mediocre rookie trainers possibly get a badge?"

Bakura explained softly that the League Tournament was not just an arena for elites; there were also many trainers who were not strong enough.

But even flowers need a backdrop, and people always need to be tempered. The League Tournament provides a platform for trainers to exchange ideas and improve together.

Fighting against opponents of all shapes and sizes and styles can also elevate one's own strength and combat experience to different degrees, right?

"I hope to have some challenging opponents."

Gladio frowned even more deeply upon hearing this, as he had originally been quite looking forward to the Quartz Conference.

But at this moment, I am somewhat disappointed.

"Don't worry, there are more contestants than just these people. You'll be in for a 'surprise'."

Bakura patted Gladion on the shoulder, a meaningful smile curving his lips.

Gladion is also a genius. He is only sixteen years old, but he is already a Champion-level trainer!

In the anime TV series, Gladion can be considered, in a strict sense, Aldrich's true rival in the Sun & Moon arc.

In the game, as Lillie's brother, Gladio is not the protagonist's main rival, but in the final challenge, his team is still very strong.

But regardless, if Gladion were to encounter those monsters—Crimson, Blue, and Green—…

Ahem, the consequences might be a bit dire...

Gladio looked at his sworn brother with a puzzled expression, not understanding what he meant.

A surprise? Does it mean there will be very strong competitors at this Quartz convention?

Registration was completed quickly and smoothly. After leaving the Pokémon Center, Bakura raised an eyebrow.

Because he saw a figure that surprised him quite a bit.

With his handsome face and a scarf around his neck, it was none other than Alan, whom I had met in Carlos before!

"This guy actually came to the Quartz Conference."

Bakura's expression turned slightly strange upon seeing Alain, even though he had mentioned inviting him to the Indigo League after defeating Alain.

Bakura had only mentioned it casually, but he never expected that Ailan would actually come.

"Interesting. I wonder if he'll run into Crimson."

Bakura's lips slowly curled into a smile. There are actually many heartbreaking battles in the Pokémon TV series, among which the battle between God Ogre, Darkrai, Unova, and Kotetsu, and Kalos and Alain, is perhaps the most painful.

Darkroc is one thing, but while the Unova arc's plot is good, the battle sequences are really poorly designed.

The same is true of the battle against Kotetsu. The Pikachu in the Sinnoh Saga was the pinnacle of his tactics, but it was completely wiped out in the Unova Saga. At the beginning, Pikachu was easily defeated by a new trainer's newly acquired Snivy.

In the Higaki Tournament's all-out battle, Kotetsu actually won a 5-6 sweep! A 5-6 sweep!

They only brought five Pokémon, and this idiot still lost!

In the finals of the Luna Repulse Tournament, Alain, the opponent who was so close to winning the championship, was even more impressive. The meme of "water-filling" Charizard became a viral sensation at the time.

"I hope you encounter Crimson!"

Bakura glanced at Alan twice and shook his head. He had already beaten Alan once in Carlos, so he had no particular interest in Alan.

However, Bakura was somewhat interested in the clash between the mentally challenged brothers and Alain.

The newly arrived traveler, a complete idiot, is no match for Alain. However, it would be quite interesting to see Crimson and Alain fight each other.

After all, both Crimson and Alain share the common trait that their ace is Charizard X.

"What's wrong, Bakura-nii?"

Seeing that Bakura seemed to be looking at the boy opposite him, Gladion asked in confusion.

"It's alright, let's go." Bakura turned around; he didn't take Ai Lan seriously.

"Mr. Bakura!"

But just then, a crisp, joyful sound rang out from ahead.

Bakura was startled by the sound and looked ahead. A pure-looking girl with blonde hair in a white dress was staring at him excitedly with wide eyes.

"Long time no see, Little Huang."

Bakura smiled gently and waved to the blonde girl.

I've been looking forward to this day for so long.

Bakura's eyes flickered slightly. A year had passed, and he wondered what kind of dazzling light this girl, on whom he had placed such high hopes, would shine now.

Child blessed by the Evergreen Forest, I hope you won't disappoint me.

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(Please give me flowers, votes, and subscriptions! I highly recommend the final battle of the Unova Higanbana Tournament for the little idiot (doge emoji). It's very healing. I really don't understand why the little idiot didn't bring Unova's top dog, Crocodile, to this all-out battle... Even if he had Crocodile, they wouldn't have gotten 5-6. Apart from Crocodile, the Unova lineup is really bad.)