Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

So out of the seven people, you only want to fight me, right?

Completely baffled, Xia Chen simply ignored it and waited for the competition representative to arrive while holding the fairy cloth.

They didn't have to wait long. Soon, Xiao Ju'er, dressed in a very fashionable and summery style, arrived at the lounge.

After scanning the room, she teased in surprise, "You are all handsome men and beautiful women! Come with me, I'll take you to get your makeup done first. Trust me, you will be the most dazzling presence under the spotlight today!"

This isn't just polite talk; this year's World Junior Championships, besides being nicknamed the "Little Eight Masters Tournament," also has the nickname "Beauty Cup."

This is because all the contestants are trainers who possess both good looks and strong skills.

Even the least physically attractive Dakdo has long, dark blue curly hair and a unique, melancholic, and serene temperament, giving him the air of a bard.

Although Alice's skin is a bit dark, her facial features are very outstanding, and she has quite a few fans online.

Add to that the young master Daigo Devon, who hasn't even arrived in Raven City yet, and the nickname "Beauty Cup" is absolutely well-deserved.

So, under Xiaoju'er's guidance, they began a one-day filming session.

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Although Xiaoju'er appears rather aloof due to her appearance, she actually has a very nice personality. Before long, Nemo, who is very outgoing, started calling her sister.

Girls' friendships sometimes come so simply and inexplicably.

Xia Chen thought to herself that this was a lot of complaining, but actually, the boys were pretty much the same.

They had only known each other for a short time, but Qinglu and Xia Chen were already arm in arm... Besides their shared traits as breeders and academic enthusiasts, he also thought Xia Chen was a playboy.

Xia Chen refuted her repeatedly, but her arguments seemed weak and powerless in the face of Qing Lü's list of evidence.

In short, this label can't be removed anytime soon.

Xia Chen and Ailandark also had a brief chat, which consisted of nothing more than small talk and a chat about elves.

The group tacitly agreed not to arrange a friendly match.

The schedule for the first round hasn't been released yet, and if I end up facing someone in the first round... it's going to be a bit uncomfortable.

The photoshoot went smoothly, and everyone was a handsome man and a beautiful woman. The ace elf who was shooting with them was also powerful and cool... except for Morpeko, who played Sylveon and Marie.

In conclusion, with the guidance of the professional makeup and photography teams, the contestants successfully completed the first part of the filming task, and the competition organizers were quite satisfied with the final overall result.

The second part of the filming will not be limited to the Raven Gym; it will require location shooting within Raven City, including iconic buildings and attractions such as the theater and the Ferris wheel.

After a whole day of work, it was finally mostly done. Xia Chen felt that this was much more tiring than training.

July 4th: Training, intra-team match, chatted with Qinglu for a while, spoke my first words to Mary, nothing else happened.

On July 5th, Xia Chen finally met the legendary young nobleman of Germany, Daigo. He was indeed very handsome. Apart from exchanging greetings, he didn't say much.

Nemo and I took a quick tour of the city's attractions, and nothing happened.

On July 6, the last day before the opening of the World Youth Championships, Xia Chen ran into an old friend he hadn't seen in a long time, Gadriya, in the hotel lobby.

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Since their last meeting at Cynthia's house in Sinnoh, Xia Chen hadn't seen this person, who was considered his mentor in psychic abilities, for more than half a year.

However, I've heard quite a bit about it in the news.

In March of this year, Cattleya successfully defeated Alder in the championship challenge after the Higanbana tournament, becoming the new champion of the Unova region.

He is also the first superpowered champion in history.

At that time, Xia Chen, who had just started traveling in the Parthian region, sent a message to congratulate his master, who replied very politely with a thank you.

The two had no further contact after that.

Even today, when Xia Chen got off the elevator and saw that rather unusual figure from behind, he immediately recognized her.

Actually, this can hardly be considered a coincidence. The World Youth Championship is of a very high standard and is held in the United States region, so this United States champion should have appeared at the opening ceremony.

I just don't know if there will be an opening exhibition match this time, and who the opponent will be.

Thinking this, Xia Chen stepped forward and took the initiative to greet him.

"It's been a long time, Miss Cattleya."

Cattleya calmly turned her head, revealing a faint smile, and said, whether in jest or in truth, "You won't even call me Master."

Xia Chen smiled awkwardly. He had originally had this idea, but he was afraid that his feelings would be unrequited. He had always felt that Jia Deliya was indifferent and distant, so these words made her seem a bit more friendly.

Without dwelling on the issue of address, Gadriya said instead, "Your superpowers have improved a lot."

Perhaps the adjective "very big" was insufficient to describe it, so Cattleya added earnestly, "Extremely big."

Xia Chen nodded and smiled, "It's mainly because Master's meditation method is well taught... and there were also some unexpected changes along the way."

Caldelia chuckled softly, realizing that the real reason Xia Chen hadn't revealed the subsequent events was the real reason behind it all.

"Champion of Cattleya, your check-in is complete."

As the two chatted and reminisced, the receptionist chimed in with an admiring and longing tone.

The champions of each region are the most respected figures in their local communities.

The word "champion" is not just a division of strength, but also signifies a responsibility—the responsibility to make this region a better place.

Gardaria took the room key, smiled and thanked him, then turned to Xia Chen and invited, "Would you like to come over to my place and chat?"

Xia Chen would be impolite to refuse.

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Caldea is one of the few people with Champion-level strength. Here, Champion-level refers to herself, not her Pokémon.

Therefore, she doesn't need to worry about her safety when she's alone in a room with any man. On the contrary, if she has ulterior motives, Xia Chen might not even have time to react before taking out his Poké Ball.

However, these were all jokes. Gadriya had already achieved great success at a young age, and she was also aloof and cold. She was also Cynthia's best friend. Xia Chen couldn't imagine why she would hurt herself.

The room at the Catherine Hotel is three floors above Xia Chen's, also with two rooms per floor. The interior specifications are no different from the players' rooms, so it should be the hotel's top-of-the-line option.

"Guess who the room across the hall is for?"

On the living room sofa, Gadrilia jokingly asked Xia Chen the question whose answer was obvious.

"Cynthia?"

Xia Chen answered, half-asking and half-affirming.

Besides her, no one else could get Cattleya to bring up this topic on her own initiative.

Cattleya nodded noncommittally. "She'll probably arrive this afternoon."

Xia Chen tentatively asked, "And then you'll have an exhibition match at the opening ceremony tomorrow?"

"clever."

Catharia took the black tea from Miss Gothic, took a graceful sip, and without blowing on it, the rising steam above the teacup dissipated considerably.

Xia Chen clicked his tongue in amazement, "The two champions are personally promoting this competition, that's quite a grand gesture."

This is a bit different from the friendly match before the World Youth Championship in the anime, where Cattleya was never the Unova Champion.

Cattleya nodded slightly. "The players in this competition are both popular and strong, and the competition is very fierce, so it is very popular. The league wants to make this World Youth Championship a classic in the history of the competition."

Xia Chen understood; this mentality was probably similar to that of the 08 Olympics in his previous life, where there was a competitive spirit between different regions.

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After chatting about the competition for a while, Gadriya suddenly asked, "Is that Pokémon still with you?"

Xia Chen was slightly taken aback, thinking that Cattleya would ask such a stupid question, and immediately replied, "Of course I am."

“I didn’t say Guleton.”

With a meaningful look in her eyes, Gadriya asked, "Was that the sudden incident at Daguo Lake a few months ago? It was their doing, wasn't it?"

Xia Chen felt a chill run down her spine, realizing that she was asking about Deochis.

Unable to refute it, he could only vaguely reply, "I guess... I am, in a special form, what's wrong?"

The crystal core was still hidden in his pocket, but it could now easily conceal its presence, and Cattleya was unaware of it.

"You know, I've been searching for the origin of superpowers. It's a legendary Psychic-type Pokémon, and I want to talk to it."

Cattleya frankly stated her purpose.

Xia Chen thought to himself, "So you're already chatting now..."

However, he couldn't say that directly. He replied, "Deoxys is... not very convenient, and you don't need to rush. There are so many legendary Psychic-type Pokémon. You'll encounter it sooner or later."

Xia Chen wasn't just offering words of comfort. The Psychic type has always been a major type that produces legendary Pokémon. From Mew, which is said to possess the genes of all Pokémon in the first generation, to the Radiant God of the seventh generation in Sun and Moon, there are nearly twenty legendary Psychic Pokémon.

Following this line of thought, and considering that Mew is said to be the ancestor of all Pokémon... the Psychic type is indeed quite special.

Although Xia Chen cannot allow Deoxys to speak directly with Cattleya, he can offer some insights.

"Deoxys comes from outer space. It is a Pokémon created by a cosmic virus mutated from a meteorite. Perhaps this explains why the origin of superpowers lies in the universe?"

Cattleya pondered for a moment, then nodded to indicate that she understood.

The discussion about superpowers ended after a brief exchange. Gadria didn't let Xia Chen's title of "master" go unanswered, so she had Xia Chen's Pokémon play two intra-team matches and gave them some pointers.

With her champion-level skills, instructing Xia Chen on his Pokémon would be a piece of cake.

Gardevoir, in particular, gained a deeper understanding and improved her skills in using and releasing Psychic-type moves more efficiently after receiving some guidance.

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In the afternoon, Cynthia arrived as scheduled.

She was somewhat surprised to see Xia Chen waiting outside the airport. She had originally intended to sneak over and scare Xia Chen, but the opposite had happened.

Cynthia glanced at Gadriya, who was waiting beside Xia Chen, and immediately realized that her best friend must have betrayed her.

Welcome to Unova.

The one who said this was, of course, Cattleya, the newly crowned champion of Unova.

She opened her arms and gestured to Cynthia in an attempt to distract her.

With a light laugh and a shake of her head, Cynthia embraced her best friend.

The sight of two young and beautiful female champions cuddling in the street prompted many passersby to take out their phones to capture the beautiful scene, with Xia Chen fortunate enough to become part of the backdrop.

After a brief respite, the two best friends, who hadn't seen each other in a long time, let go of each other's arms, got into the luxury car of the Jiadelia, and left the airport under the escort of their personal driver, Xia Chen.