Why is my Pokémon acting a little weird?

Moreover, this was the first time he heard that the man would be interested in a junior and even went so far as to issue a warning to the alliance - this was unprecedented.

"Let's welcome this time's challenger!"

"A Pokémon trainer from Longjiang City! The owner of four badges—Qiao Ran!"

The boy walked out of the hallway, with a flying Rotom around him.

He had a refreshing smile on his face, and his handsome face with black hair did not give people any bad impression at first glance. Moreover, there was a kind of contradictory temperament in him. There was still a hint of immaturity between his eyebrows, but his every move was overly mature.

However, no one was paying attention to Qiao Ran now. Most of the audience became agitated and uttered sounds of disbelief when they heard the host's announcement.

"Four badges?"

"A trainer with four badges...actually became the opponent of the Nianhai Pavilion Master's farewell match?"

"...Could it be that something is wrong?"

"Could it be that they made a mistake? Or did the challenger they agreed upon not show up, so they replaced him at the last minute?"

The strength of a trainer is basically proportional to the number of badges. Although obtaining eight badges will qualify you to join the league, there is also a gap in strength between gyms. Moreover, some powerful trainers will sometimes try to get more than ten or twenty badges in order to prove themselves.

What the hell are these four badges? Are they here to cause trouble?

Could it be that they were actually fooled when they came to watch the game this time?

Was Mr. Nian Hai also fooled?

“…” Facing the pressure and gazes of thousands of spectators in the gym, Qiao Ran did not utter a word.

He didn't want to explain anything. If there was anything that needed to be explained, then let his strength explain it - this was the only thing he could do now.

However, what Qiao Ran did not expect was that when he was unwilling to explain too much, the old man Nian Hai opposite him took the initiative to stand up.

In order to ensure the smooth progress of the competition, contestants were all equipped with radio receivers, which allowed them to easily transmit their voices throughout the venue.

"Everyone, please be quiet." Old man Nian Hai spoke, his voice steady and with the hoarseness unique to old people.

"This is the trainer who fought with Nazzi. Although he only has four badges now, but..." Old Man Nianhai said, turning his gaze to Qiao Ran, "Your strength is not that simple, right?"

Although he uttered a question, his tone was unquestionable.

This is the younger generation who was recognized by that person.

"..."

Qiao Ran looked into old man Nian Hai's eyes and nodded slowly.

"of course."

He laughed.

In front of so many people, in such a grand occasion, something seemed to be opened in Qiao Ran's heart.

In this situation, he threw all his steadiness, patience, and other things behind his mind. What he wanted now was perhaps just to enjoy the battle and enjoy the feeling of fighting against a strong enemy.

"...If you don't use all your strength against me, you'll be shut out."

"Hahaha."

Hearing Qiao Ran's words, old man Nian Hai laughed. Although the reaction of this junior was somewhat different from what he had imagined, it was not so easy to defeat him.

Old man Nian Hai narrowed his eyes slightly.

"If you can, can you try to let me, an old man, have a taste of this feeling?"

"Before I retire, it might be a good thing if I could experience the feeling of being shut out for the first time."

A surge of fighting spirit was already surging between the two men. Listening to this conversation, tens of thousands of spectators around them had already been stunned in their seats.

That... is the trainer who fought with Miss Nancy?

Moreover, it seems that the owner of Nianhai Pavilion also wants to fight.

“…It’s…true.”

Xia Fei muttered to herself blankly, looking at the man standing in the arena, who seemed strange yet familiar. She couldn't help but clench her fists and her breathing became rapid.

For some reason, she now felt like cheering for that man, even though... she should like Grandpa Nian Hai more.

but……

To...win.

Must win!

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Chapter 372 [The First]

The players from both sides have entered the arena and taken their positions. The emotions of the audience have reached a climax. In the huge stadium, countless spectators are shouting Nian Hai's name.

"Please send out your Pokémon!"

The referee also announced the start of the game. As the gym leader, Old Man Nian Hai would be the first to send out his Pokémon. This is also a specific rule for every gym.

"Has the battle begun?"

Holding the Poké Ball in his hand, Old Man Nian Hai suddenly began to talk to himself, and his voice spread throughout the venue through the loudspeaker.

It's like telling a story.

"...In the past few decades, I, an old man, gave up the opportunity to become the master of this gym."

His words caused a small commotion. This gentle old man had never spoken of his strength before.

He has never admitted that he can reach the standard of a superstar, but perhaps because he is about to retire, he no longer has these concerns.

"During the time I've been guarding the gym, I haven't encountered anyone who can fight me on equal terms for a long, long time."

Right now, he probably just wants to have a good fight like an ordinary trainer.

After losing his status as a gym leader, can he challenge other gyms like an ordinary trainer?

"As for you, young man, what can you do?"

Old man Nian Hai stretched out his hand, and the Poké Ball in his hand floated directly in the air, moving slowly forward.

He called out the name of his first Pokémon.

"Come out!"

“…Flame Horse!”

The Poké Ball floating in the air opened automatically, and a unicorn with a white body and colorful mane appeared in front of all the audience, holding its head proudly.

There was a faint light flickering on its body, and from its fluffy hair, one could tell how much energy was stored in it.

——Galarian Flame Horse.

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Although it has the same name as the ordinary Flame Horse, Galar's Flame Horse has long lost the "fire" attribute. Instead, it has powerful super powers. Hidden in its long mane is the energy to activate super powers.

"Isn't this one of the Nianhai Gym Master's ace Pokémon?"

"...You're sending out a Pokémon of this caliber for the first one?"

"This is truly the farewell match..."

The audience's discussion never stopped, and on the other side, Qiao Ran also saw the opponent's level with the help of Rotom.

Level 53

Undoubtedly a king-level strength.

Old Man Nian Hai was not bragging at all. Moreover, looking at the situation of this Flame Horse and considering Old Man Nian Hai's age, Qiao Ran did not rule out the possibility that the Flame Horse's strength might have declined. In other words, the Flame Horse's previous strength might have been even higher than what was seen.

After all, Pokémon like Flamehorse do not have the long lifespan that Phoebe's ghost Pokémon have. One day, these ordinary Pokémon will also turn to dust, and it is understandable that their strength will decline.

"So, how are you going to deal with this?"

Old man Nian Hai has already played his first card. He watched Qiao Ran's movements and observed this young junior.

"..."

Qiao Ran was silent for a moment. The Pokémon Nian Hai had sent out had indeed caught him off guard. Originally, he had planned to send out Yveltal as the first Pokémon, hoping to secure a victory. After all, this was a highly publicized competition. If he could establish a reputation here and use some unique Pokémon, perhaps he could attract the attention of some in the Pokémon world...

Besides, he also wanted to get the first point beautifully and prove himself.

But now, Nian Hai sent out the Galar Flame Horse with both fairy and psychic attributes, and Yveltal was doubly restrained by the fairy type. If Yveltal was sent here and was "accidentally" defeated by the opponent... Qiao Ran didn't know how long he would have to kneel on the washboard before he could ask for forgiveness from the God of Death.

"So...it's better to let her play."

If Yveltal isn't able to do it, there's only one Pokémon left that can definitely get off to a good start.

On such a big stage, all Qiao Ran wants is victory, victory, and victory.

"Come out! Cang Xiang!"

Qiao Ran threw the Poké Ball in his hand, and as the light bloomed, a huge wolf-shaped Pokémon appeared in the venue.

Her body was covered in thick blue fur, one ear seemed to be missing half, and her body was covered with scars from battle.

However, the moment she came on stage, she let out a loud and long howl, and an extremely sharp aura rose from her body, like a sword drawn from its sheath, piercing the surrounding air.

The ears of the entire audience seemed to ring with continuous drumbeats, and a sharp sword made a sound as it was unsheathed.

——The characteristic "Indomitable Sword" is activated.

The moment she appeared, Cang Xiang's attack power had already increased by a level, that is, 50%. This level of increase was absolutely terrifying for a Pokémon of Cang Xiang's level.

"Such a strong fighting spirit... What kind of Pokémon is this..."

Even someone as knowledgeable as Nian Hai had never seen such a Pokémon before. It was like the embodiment of pure "combat". The moment it appeared, even his Flamehorse began to get agitated.

Fight, fight, fight.

It was as if there was a voice in the soul constantly tempting it, making its heart beat like a war drum.

"Both parties are ready!"

The referee also seemed

Infected, he raised his hand and swung it down suddenly.

“…The competition officially begins!!!”

“ROAR ...

The audience simultaneously gave out cheers that shook the entire venue, expressing their excitement and anticipation for the game.

Amidst the overwhelming cheers, Nian Hai also issued his first order.

"Flame Horse!"

"Hiss!!!"

Sensing the message conveyed by Old Man Nian Hai, the white unicorn's hair fluttered in the wind, emitting a dazzling light. As the light grew, the sharp horn on its head pointed straight to the sky like a long sword.

This sword is not a steel sword, nor is it an ordinary wooden sword, but a lightsaber created by mental power. No one would doubt how sharp this sword is.