Why is my Pokémon acting a little weird?

"What's so strange about that? It's just a similar name. Xiaoxiao definitely has nothing to do with the owner. She does more stupid things than me. How could she possibly be related to Grandpa Nianhai?"

Qiao Ran: “…”

My goodness, it now looks like Nian Xiaoxiao is not deliberately hiding anything. Instead, he began to suspect that his cousin was missing something.

As the lunch hour gradually passed, Qiao Ran decided to end the meeting and go back to prepare for this afternoon's game.

So, Qiao Ran took out the signature of Naz that he had prepared long ago and handed it to Xia Fei.

"what is this?"

"Sign it."

"Signature..." Xia Fei took the piece of paper and read it carefully from top to bottom several times. Finally, she hugged Qiao Ran's arm excitedly.

"Thank you! Qiao Ran!"

what……

God damn Qiao Ran!

It was at this time that Qiao Ran finally remembered that when he handed it to her, he forgot to ask her to call him brother first.

But there was no way. Things that were given out could not be taken back. However, Qiao Ran had something else to give her.

"If you have other things to do this afternoon, can you please take a leave?"

"Ask for leave?"

Xia Fei wasn't quite sure what Qiao Ran wanted to say, so she could only nod in confusion.

"It should be... possible, right? If it's something important."

"That's easy to handle."

As one of the contestants, it was not difficult for Qiao Ran to get a ticket for the afternoon. Moreover, even if there was no other way, he could ask Nazhi or Nian Hongyu for it. If all else failed, he could buy it himself without any problem.

"What do you want to do? Are you going to take me out shopping again?" Xia Fei looked at Qiao Ran with sparkling eyes. Although she really didn't like this cousin who stood her up at first, there was nothing she could do. He gave her too much.

However, facing Xia Fei's surprised expression, Qiao Ran shook his head.

"Hey..." Xia Fei's shoulders drooped suddenly.

However, Qiao Ran's next words made Xia Fei so shocked that she almost jumped up.

This afternoon,

I'm going to join the gym challenge."

"If you can, could you come to the gym and watch the competition?"

afternoon??

……Contest??

Isn’t this afternoon’s match Grandpa Nianhai’s farewell match?

Xia Fei stared at Qiao Ran's face and froze in place.

No...that's impossible, right?

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"It's great to be able to participate in such a grand Pokémon competition."

In the lounge, Mei couldn't help but let out a sound of envy. Since the gym leader was going to compete with Qiao Ran in the afternoon, her and Lillie's challenge would have to be postponed to tomorrow. This afternoon was destined to be Qiao Ran's performance alone.

"……Uh-huh."

Lillie could only nod in agreement with an awkward but polite smile. She was still a newbie challenging a gym for the first time, and she didn't want to fight in front of so many people!

Liliae didn't feel envious at all, the only thing left was admiration.

"Have you decided which Pokémon to use? I'm sure Diancie will be useful."

Before the battle, Naz also came here and asked about Qiao Ran's situation. She was also very concerned about this game.

The Master of Nianhai Pavilion, even Nazhi had to admit that this old man was very powerful. Or should I say that even she, who was confident to the point of being arrogant, was still slightly inferior to him in terms of pure strength.

Facing such a powerful opponent, she wanted to see how Qiao Ran would perform.

At the same time, if he could defeat a veteran gym leader who was giving his all in this match in front of so many spectators, perhaps he would be able to overcome the difficulties he mentioned that day.

"As Mei said, he will be the key to saving the Pokémon world."

Naz still hopes that he can cheer up.

"Well, Diancie will definitely be on the field. As for the other two Pokémon..."

Qiao Ran has already made a choice in his mind, but he still needs to consider the specific candidate.

Yveltal and Sora are the extremely powerful first tier, but below them, Pokémon like Gintosh, Hollowed, Suicune, etc. may not be unable to participate in the competition at this level.

As for Vulpix, Tanabata, and Mimikyu, they probably need more practice.

Of course, their current role is not necessarily reflected in Pokémon competitions. In many cases, Tanabata is Qiao Ran's only choice for flying, and the size of Vulpix and Mimikyu is also an advantage that they cannot replace.

"Qiao Ran, Qiao Ran, the competition is about to begin, and the venue is ready."

The staff rushed into the lounge and gave the notice.

"Then... let's make adjustments to the specific selections during the battle."

Qiao Ran stood up from the chair and stretched.

"Rotom, come here too."

"Okay Loto."

Rotom, who had taken a lot of good photos in the room, followed Qiao Ran's footsteps, flew out together, and began to spin around Qiao Ran.

This battle is not just an ordinary gym challenge.

He will prove to everyone how powerful he is now.

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Chapter 371 [War Will]

"A lot of people."

With the ticket given by Qiao Ran, Xia Fei entered the viewing area of ​​the game without any obstruction. Although she thought it was a joke of her cousin when she heard Qiao Ran say this for the first time, but with the ticket given by the other party, she really got in.

——This can no longer be false.

Xia Fei was stepping on solid ground, but it felt like she was stepping on marshmallows. Until now, she still had a strong sense of unreality.

"Ah... Because this is Grandpa Nianhai's final battle, so many people asked for leave to come?"

In addition to some older people, Xia Fei also saw many office workers in suits and ties, as well as students in school uniforms who had not had time to change. They were also paying attention to such a battle. In the hearts of many people, Nian Hai represented not a trainer, but the end of an era. Perhaps the next gym trainer who took over would bring a better next era.

, but this battle is ultimately irreplaceable.

"Feifei."

Just when Xia Fei was stunned, someone suddenly patted her on the shoulder. Xia Fei was startled and turned around hurriedly, only to find that Nian Xiaoxiao had been standing behind her, staring at her with a smile on her face.

"Xiaoxiao? Why are you..."

"Of course I'll be coming too, along with my sister. We have to watch this game."

"elder sister……?"

Xia Fei's gaze turned to Nian Xiaoxiao's side. Next to Nian Xiaoxiao, there was undoubtedly a familiar figure standing there.

This familiarity does not come from daily contact, but from TV programs or various reports.

It was like she knew Naz, but Naz didn't know her.

This slim girl with black hair is undoubtedly Nian Hai's granddaughter. She is also the brightest rising star of the Magic City Gym who has won numerous honors at a young age - Nian Hongyu.

Of course, that was before Nazi showed up.

"This...this is your sister...that...that means..."

Xia Fei suddenly came to her senses and looked at Nian Xiaoxiao in panic, but Nian Xiaoxiao still had that smiling expression.

"The current owner is actually our grandfather. There's nothing much to say, right?"

"No no no no no, there's nothing to say about this?"

The large amount of information made Xia Fei a little unable to react. If the owner of her museum was her grandfather... No, if her grandfather was the owner of the museum, she would have boasted about it everywhere!

Also, since they have the same last name, are they really related?

"Then... the challenger on the other side this time is..."

"He's your cousin."

Faced with such a direct question, Nian Xiaoxiao gave a direct answer and made some supplementary remarks in a very friendly manner.

"The last person who fought Nazzi was actually your cousin."

"...???"

? ?

Xia Fei opened her mouth wide: "..."

A few days ago, she was just an ordinary girl who went to and from school every day, but why did all kinds of strange things happen in the past few days?

It’s bad enough that my friend suddenly became the museum owner’s granddaughter, but now even my cousin is planning to come up with a weird personality?

"Could it be that I am also a protagonist?"

Xia Fei was shocked and quickly hugged Lalulas tightly in her hands.

This world is too abnormal!

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"Let us welcome—our Demon City Gym Leader—Nian Hai!!"

Amidst thunderous applause, Nian Hai staggered out from one side of the venue. He smiled and waved to the audience around him. Although his body had long lost the vitality of a young man, no one would underestimate this old man.

Around him, there was a powerful aura of super powers, and his long beard fluttered gently. If he wanted to, it might not be difficult for him to float in the air, but he did not choose to do so. Instead, he walked hobbled like an old man to meet his last battle.

Even without saying a word, his will was conveyed to all the audience present. Looking at the legend that was fading away, the audience was silent and watched without saying a word - even the originally enthusiastic cheers stopped, and the venue was eerily quiet.

Old man Nian Hai came to one side of the arena and stood still, looking ahead. At the end of his sight, another figure was walking towards him.

"Is that... the person I'm also optimistic about?"

Nancy and Nian Hongyu are both very powerful juniors, but this time, Nian Hai felt the desire to fight against a young trainer whom he had just met not long ago.

It was not only because of the other party's powerful strength, but also because he noticed that person's "gaze".

Nian Hai still remembered catching sight of "her" even as a child. He'd chased her, trying to get closer. But she and he were ultimately from two different worlds. Not only was the gap in strength insurmountable, but even after all these years, when he had become a dying old man, she still looked the same as she had back then.

What kind of existence was she? Nian Hai didn't know, and there was no need to know. He only knew one thing - that figure would always be a dream that he could never reach in his youth.