Why is my Pokémon acting a little weird?

Naz's reasoning was reasonable, and she also felt that this behavior was consistent with the alliance's usual style. If there really was a crisis, the alliance would not just bet on her.

"It would be nice if... I could meet a champion."

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Time comes the next day.

According to Qiao Ran's previous idea, he originally wanted to see if he could go to the gym to challenge it, but when he woke up in the morning, he felt a pain in his back.

"..."

Sleeping on the floor is not a pleasant experience.

Moreover, since Nancy was there, they couldn't go to the frontier to have breakfast, so they could only order takeout with Nancy, who couldn't cook at all.

None of the people present here know how to cook, and even if they do, there are no ingredients stored in this room.

"Don't think that I have completely forgiven you just because you accepted the punishment."

While eating the fast food delivered by takeout, Nazi did not forget to say a few harsh words.

"Yes Yes Yes."

Qiao Ran rubbed his sore arm and couldn't help rolling his eyes.

It seems like you really plan to remember this for the rest of your life, just like you said before?

"...What are your plans next?" Naz suddenly asked.

"I was planning on challenging the gym, but I'm afraid I can't today."

Qiao Ran shook his neck, making a crackling sound.

"So let's train here today. I happened to see there's a training ground in this community."

Generally speaking, Qiao Ran and his friends would go to the frontier for training, but today because Naz was there, Qiao Ran changed his plan.

Lillie and Mei also understood this kind of thing, and it was a tactic that anyone who understood would understand.

"Okay." After hearing what Qiao Ran said, a faint smile appeared on Nazhi's face for some reason.

"That's exactly what I was planning for today."

"So...would you like to have a Pokémon battle with me?"

Chapter 355 [Gold]

Pokémon Battle.

This is the highest priority form of communication among trainers in the Pokémon world.

By combining factors such as the other person's attitude towards Pokémon, cooperation with Pokémon, and performance in battle, it is easy to get to know a person in all aspects. Compared with communication where you only know the surface but not the heart, this more direct method is obviously more easily accepted.

Of course... they might just want to fight.

"……OK."

Looking at that look, Qiao Ran had long been unable to refuse. In those eyes, he seemed to see Mei from the past. At that time, she also looked at him with such eyes, inviting him to fight.

Besides, something like that happened last night, so the grudge between them can only be settled through fighting.

"Huh, why are you so surprised? Do you think I can't fight?"

As if she sensed Qiao Ran's emotional fluctuations, Nazi snorted lightly, but the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

She had always appeared in front of Qiao Ran as a performer, but in fact, her identity was more than that.

"Don't forget, I'm also a trainer, and the Gym Leader of Golden City in the Kanto region."

She coughed lightly and assumed the familiar posture in her memory.

She had not fallen to this point before. Even the mayor of Jinhuang City and the boss of the Chamber of Commerce had to consider her opinions and ideas.

"If you want the gold badge, come and defeat me."

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A community exclusively for trainers must have competition venues. It even has the best supporting facilities in Shanghai, and trainers living here can use them at preferential prices.

Here, Nancy doesn't need to hide her identity like she does outside. Most of the trainers in the gym already know of her existence. However, the fact that Miss Nancy actually appeared here still spread among the trainers like a whirlwind.

After all, Nancy had never appeared here before, and today is the first time.

"Hey, did you see Miss Nazi just now? She actually appeared here. Does that mean she lives nearby too?"

"...Is this true? Are we now living in the same neighborhood as Miss Nazi?"

"Why would I lie to you? I was just at training ground number 3..."

In another training ground, a woman with long black hair also heard the news from other trainers coming and going. She looked at her sister standing next to her, and seemed to be hesitant to speak.

"Nazi actually showed up here, and...it looks like she wants to fight a male trainer?"

"Sister?" Standing next to her was a quiet little girl. In front of her, a small brick floated. If Qiao Ran were here, he might even recognize her name.

——Nian Xiaoxiao.

However, Nian Xiaoxiao's outfit at this moment was obviously a little different from yesterday. Her original hair was tied into a neat ponytail at the back of her head, and she was wearing a clean training suit.

"If you want to go, let's go together. I also want to see Sister Nazi's battle."

"Ah."

There seemed to be telepathy between the two of them. After looking at each other, they both nodded at the same time.

Nian Xiaoxiao might be more interested in Nazhi herself, and the same goes for the woman with long black hair.

However, she was not only thinking about this. When she saw Nazzi in the lounge yesterday, that guy packed up and left in a very abnormal way... just to come here to do this kind of thing?

Could it be that it has something to do with that male trainer?

"..."

Could it be that there was a being so powerful that she was willing to give up her training in the gym and challenge him just once?

A trainer can only become stronger through constant challenges, and her rival, Nancy, wanted to make a breakthrough at this critical moment, so she made this abnormal move.

The black-haired woman's eyes widened.

So this was her plan!

Training Ground No. 3——

The venue, which originally only had a few trainers scattered around, was now crowded with a large crowd of people. Not only were there trainers from the gym, but many of their family members also came over after hearing the news, and the venue was surrounded by a crowd of people.

“There are quite a lot of people here.”

Standing at one end of the venue, Qiao Ran looked at Nazhi on the other side and couldn't help but sigh.

He knew that most of these people had little interest in him, and their arrival was probably just because they were attracted by Naz.

the result of.

He is indeed a big star in the Pokémon world.

"Isn't it good to have more people? Could it be that... you're afraid of losing face?"

Nancy narrowed her eyes slightly, her words filled with teasing towards Qiao Ran. In her hand, a Poké Ball floated quietly. For her, using super powers was as natural as breathing. Moreover, she didn't think she would lose to anyone in Pokémon battles. Even the King of Kanto, she could hold her own in a one-on-one battle in the wild.

"You should be the one scared."

Like Naz, Qiao Ran also has enough confidence. After all, he had the upper hand in the previous fight. Although it was a wild battle where any means were used, it was enough to prove something.

"Hmph... just being stubborn."

Nancy chuckled. The previous time she was just careless and didn't take into account some of Qiao Ran's special abilities, so she didn't dodge Qiao Ran's counterattack. But this time, on the competition field, as the gym leader, she had no reason to fail.

Besides...

Nancy glanced at the bottom of the ring.

A woman with long black hair was standing there, and the one next to her... looked very similar, was she her sister?

Nazi's telekinesis had already sensed the other party's arrival, but what made Nazi a little difficult to understand was that at this moment, the pair of sisters were not looking at her, but were staring at Qiao Ran opposite.

"You said... you know him?"

Below the ring, the woman with long black hair frowned. When did her sister's circle of friends become so wide?

I actually met someone I didn’t even know?

"Yes, I saw him yesterday."

Nian Xiaoxiao nodded a little confusedly.

She never thought that she would see him again in such an occasion and in such a place.

Moreover, he stood in the position of Miss Nazi's opponent.

"He... is my classmate's cousin."

Chapter 356 [Alakazam]

"Classmate's...cousin?"

What kind of weird relationship is this?

The doubts in the black-haired woman's mind became stronger and stronger. She even suspected that Nazi had had secret contact with her sister.

Why is it that the man related to Nazi happens to be the cousin of her sister's classmate, and they even know each other?

strangeness.

The seeds of doubt were planted in my heart, and on the ring, the competition had already begun.

This time, it was Mei who volunteered to be the referee. Since she had her own manpower, she naturally didn't have to pay extra for hiring a referee. Besides, if anyone did something bad to disrupt the Pokémon competition, Mei didn't mind joining in the fight herself.

"Both parties are ready. Please send out your Pokémon first."

Since it is a one-on-one match, Qiao Ran and Nancy can only choose one Pokémon, and there is no option to replace it midway. However, there is actually an order when it comes to "sending Pokémon".

"As a gym...trainer, I will send out my Pokémon first."

Nancy stood on the field as the challenger. Although the current scene was not the gym in Jinhuang City, looking at the oppressive figure, Qiao Ran still felt Nancy's aura as the gym leader.

"Come out, Hu Di!"

The Pokémon Nancy had sent out was the same Alakazam that had slept in the living room with Qiao Ran the previous night. However, while Qiao Ran was lying on the floor, Alakazam was floating in mid-air, meditating. Qiao Ran had also seen the other Pokémon's level before, and presumably, this was one of Nancy's ace Pokémon.

——Level 53.

This Alakazam is undoubtedly a king-level fighter, and the super powers that fill his body further prove this point.

"Ms. Nancy...it seems like she sent out some really powerful Pokémon..."

"Yeah, what exactly is that Alakazam..."

There seemed to be whispers of discussion coming from under the ring. They could not accurately tell the level of the Pokémon sent out by Nancy like Qiao Ran. They could only feel that it was a very strong Pokémon, but as to how strong it was, they had no idea.

At least - in Nancy's previous battles in the gym, she had never shown her true strength. The special training she had been doing all along, in addition to her desire to compete for the gym leader in the best condition, was also for a greater goal.

She never expected to have the ability to save the Pokémon world, but at least she would try her best.

"Come on, let's see what Pokémon you'll send out?"

Nancy narrowed her eyes and stared at Qiao Ran with those eyes that seemed to always be cold. She had seen Qiao Ran use unexpected Pokémon before, but no one knew whether Qiao Ran had any other tricks up his sleeve.

"..."

However, Qiao Ran did not hesitate too much in answering Nancy's question. In his current team composition, Cang Xiang was undoubtedly the first tier. With a level of over 50 and a racial stat that surpassed most legendary Pokémon, he was far ahead of other Pokémon. Although he had never really challenged a real champion, Qiao Ran believed that Cang Xiang, who had recovered to the "Sword King" form, might not be without the ability to fight.

Below that is Yveltal, who can compete with the king-level, and... Diancie in mega state.

As for the other Pokémon,

He may still be a little bit away from these goals. Although there is a possibility of a comeback from desperate situation, Qiao Ran does not want to lose in this game.

Since Nancy has already sent out Alakazam, with whom she has the deepest bond, then his choice has already been decided -

"Come out! Diancie!"

With a flicker of light, a pink Diamond Pokémon appeared on the field.

Pink stardust-like spots of light lingered around her. Her small arms were gently folded across her chest, and she slowly opened her eyes as if waking from a dream.

"so cute……"

"What Pokémon is that?"