Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

With open arms, she embraced him from behind. Without any other movement, Zhu Lan gently hugged his waist and then quietly rested her head on his slender neck and shoulders.

Carlos and Sinnoh are separated by a great distance, and even though they care about each other, they rarely have the opportunity to meet.

Therefore, whenever they meet again, she feels very sorry for the weariness hidden in the other person's eyes.

"Traveling to many places, with little restful sleep, Karuni, you've worked so hard all this time."

Whether it was worry or concern, whether it was the excitement of the battle or the care for friends, these feelings were precisely the reason why the Sinnoh champion took the initiative to go to the Luna Reign after learning about it.

Karuni's furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and her body, which had been stiff, spontaneously relaxed because of the warm embrace.

"Um......"

The airs of a champion and a female star have all been shed, leaving only the mischievousness and dependence of a little girl.

Karni was neither a famous actress nor an outstanding trainer in the past. Frustration in both areas left her feeling alone and crying with her knees drawn up. But on that rainy night, as the blonde beauty leaned over to hold her umbrella, their bond was formed.

Feeling like she was being used as a third wheel, Nan Yin looked away and slowly stepped into the crowded lounge.

As soon as you get closer, a pleasant female voice, carrying a sense of surprise, gently enters your ears.

“Nanyin, I knew you would come to the Miare Conference.”

A vermilion hat partially covered her forehead, revealing short, light brown hair. The combination of a dark vest and a pale red long skirt, though simple, perfectly accentuated her waist. Undoubtedly, that was her former neighbor.

"Serena."

"Yeah, it's been a really long time!"

Taking the girl's arm, Serena gently led Nan Yin to a seat where a group of people were gathered.

"Wow, it's Sister Nanyin, and the beautiful Fairy Eevee."

With her hair meticulously braided into a plait, the blonde girl in the short-sleeved dress immediately had a sparkle in her eyes and eagerly tugged at the arm of the boy beside her.

"Brother, Ash, look!"

"Yulijia, wait!"

He hurriedly called out, then quickly covered the girl's mouth. His younger sister was too energetic, and if he let her talk any more, she might cause some embarrassing situations.

Unlike the former, the boy from Pallet Town straightened up, clenched his fists and puffed out his chest; his heart was surging with excitement.

"Pickup!"

Lightning flashed everywhere, shouts rang out loudly, and the electric mouse was also filled with fighting spirit.

After two defeats and months of training, if one wants to affirm their growth, then defeating their formidable rival today is undoubtedly the best proof.

"Nanyin, our battle is not over yet! Besides—"

Before the impassioned declaration could be uttered, the white-haired girl raised her raven-black eyelashes and placed her finger to her lips.

"Shhh."

Stopping the boy from speaking, Nan Yin's expression, though calm and composed, was like a hurricane that could destroy a city, carrying a chilling intensity.

"Everything will be left to the future battle reports; before that, there is no need to utter any words."

Looking directly at the protagonist of the comic book, she expressed her determination to win with incredibly simple words.

"I will do my best."

"Buyi!"

As this serves as the finale of the reunion and the prelude to the opening ceremony, the enthusiastic voices of the commentator resounded throughout the venue. The young men and women who stepped onto the green grass looked up to greet the gaze of the crowd and to face the test of time.

[All the athletes have entered the arena. Let's focus our attention on these top trainers!]

As drones flew overhead, they captured the diverse scenes of people on screen, attracting viewers from all over the world who turned on their channels to listen to these images.

"This is really troubling me. Should I cheer for Nan Yin, or should I applaud Xiao Zhi?"

Arriving at his seat early, Blatano nodded slightly, proud of the children's performance.

In the distant Kanto region, an elderly man with graying hair and beard gently knocks on the door and softly offers a reminder.

"Hanako, Ash's match is about to start."

Whether inside or outside the arena, everyone is paying close attention to the trainers they support.

"Go Doropa!"

"Shota, don't lose."

"Nanyin, keep moving forward."

Surrounded by countless gazes, others might feel nervous and break out in a sweat, but Nan Yin remained calm and composed, searching only for a certain figure, a figure that had not yet appeared.

Passing the boys of Pallet Town and the unfamiliar contestants, she finally saw a glittering golden figure at the back of the crowd—her friend, Korne.

As I approached slowly, the girl's hurried appearance became clearer with the decreasing distance.

Their clothes were mostly wrinkled, their upper bodies were covered in twigs and mud, and even their hair was disheveled, as if they had gone through hardships to finally arrive.

"Cornie."

Without condemning anything or asking any questions, Nan Yin simply reached out her fingertips to carefully straighten the former's clothes and fix her makeup, just like countless mornings in the past.

Upon seeing this, Korni's eyes seemed to redden slightly, and even glistened with tears.

But remembering her promise and her friend's advice, she suppressed her emotions, forced a smile, and managed to pull at the corners of her lips.

"Nan Yin, I have already achieved my previous ninety-nine victories. The final one hundred wins, just like the promise we made back then, as proof, I will defeat you, I definitely will..."

As if she had made up her mind, or perhaps she knew that separation was inevitable, the girl's voice was slightly choked up, like a forced response.

She could never forget those days and nights spent together, that meticulous care; and having experienced so many events, how could Korni not recognize the difference between herself and a young girl?

She tried her best, but she could never catch up with her friend's pace. It was cruel, but that's the reality.

The more effort you put in, the more you feel the upper limit set by your talent; the more you try to get closer, the more you realize the insurmountable chasm that cannot be bridged.

Outsiders' admiration for Nanyin, their appreciation of its brilliance and excellence, reveals its fangs in this interaction, dazzling to the point of blinding, burning to the point of drying up the heart.

The talent I once took pride in now seems like a curse, clearly demonstrating the true extent of the gap between us.

When the promises of the past came to an end, when Carlos no longer attracted the drooping flowers to the butterflies, could farewell still be avoided?

The answer is self-evident.

Kalos is just a small world. Kanto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Padia... One day, her friends will set foot on those unfamiliar lands, while she will just be an ordinary trainer.

After two days of fierce fighting, Korne did fulfill the premise of the agreement, but she felt no joy at the time; it was all tasteless and unpleasant.

She loves her life now, but she's unwilling to accept the reality of not being able to help others, and she's even more reluctant to part with her friends' companionship, so...

His vision grew increasingly blurry, as if mist were rising, and a hint of bitterness trickled down from the corners of his eyes to his lips.

However, those fair, white fingers gently cupped the blonde girl's face, and warm breath brushed against her neck.

"I look forward to my formidable rival—"

It was a whisper in someone's ear.

"Cornie."

After offering words of affirmation, Nan Yin straightened the strand of golden hair and tightened the straps on the helmet that the former often wore.

"I will serve as the leader of the final boss to verify your growth, and I will also serve as a friend to examine your strengths and weaknesses."

The girl encouraged her friend with her words and actions, and expressed her feelings through them, all in an effort to help her friend regain her confidence and return to her former energy and vitality.

There wasn't much of a reason; her thoughts were simple, and perhaps a bit excessive: she preferred the vibrant Kornie to the dejected former, and that was all.

Moreover, since I made the promise back then, I will do my best to respond and fulfill it.

"So, don't fail before you meet me, promise me."

Looking up, she saw exquisite and beautiful features; hearing soft, gentle murmurs, she felt dizzy and disoriented.

In her dazed state, she saw Nan Yin's focused gaze, which seemed to give her courage.

So, she murmured softly.

"Um......"

The progress of friendship is only reflected in the back-and-forth of words and actions between the two people, while the eyes of the world are all fixed on that high-hanging screen.

[Below is the draw for the qualifying rounds of this year's Miare Tournament. Please take note!]

As the clock ticked down and the countdown reached zero, the audience held their breath, watching the avatars pop up one after another.

As the girl raises her eyelashes, her first opponent appears in the center of the screen.

With his short, gray-black hair, dark vest, and sky-blue necklace, his identity was self-evident.

"In the first round of the second half, Nan Yin from Luminous City will face off against the Evolution Messenger—"

"Ailan!"

Chapter 141 The Power of the Suppressing Spirit and the Evil Spirit

Ai Lan?

Raising her dark eyelashes, she looked closer and saw that the young man in a vest and necklace was also glancing at her, their eyes meeting repeatedly.

There was no verbal exchange, but the past victories and defeats vividly appeared in each other's minds.

Clenching his fingers into a fist, the thought of revenge and resentment immediately filled his heart, transforming into indignation and a fighting spirit.

The ruthless leader who guided him was arrested by the alliance for breaking the law, and his past connection with Bratano is gone. He is now all alone.

Life is unpredictable. Alain never imagined that Vladari was the leader of Team Flare, nor did he ever imagine that those things he did by following Vladari's orders would become irrefutable evidence, stripping him of all his past honors and severing his many connections with acquaintances.

If it weren't for the doctor's wise words, he would have almost suffered imprisonment. Now, this Miare Conference is one of only two opportunities for him to prove himself.

Therefore, he must win, and win spectacularly.

In the past, he had been defeated by this girl, but now that she could no longer wield the resources of that gym leader, how could she possibly defeat him after so many battles?

Still clinging to these ideas, and having never met a suitable woman, the young man's perspective remained unchanged. Nan Yin, after only a moment's thought, turned her attention back to her own child.

Perhaps, as her first opponent, Alain is a formidable trainer, but no matter who she faces, she will, as always, give it her all to defeat her enemy.

There is no underestimation. Admittedly, the girl knows most of the information about the other party, but as time goes by, the other party will also gradually grow, and there will be differences in the known lineup, leading to the emergence of variables.

Therefore, she will not hold back, nor will she treat anyone with disrespect.

"This tournament follows the league rules. Before entering the knockout stage, participants select three Pokémon from their registered Pokémon to build a singles system."

"The winners receive three points, and the tiebreakers receive one point. The top 32 players will advance to the subsequent elimination rounds. There are no restrictions on the items or types of Pokémon that players can bring."

After explaining the rules of the competition in detail, the commentator then began to introduce the various contestants to the audience in great detail.

"No one knows who will emerge victorious in such a contest, so show your true strength, trainers!"

As the curtain rose on the epic showdown, a tidal wave of cheers echoed through the Miare Arena, accompanied by impassioned words.

"So, let's focus our attention on the first group of contestants in the first half of the competition!"

With a wave of his arm, the man standing on the platform gripped the microphone and spoke with fervor.

"The two opposing sides are the Super Evolution Messenger Alain, and—"

"A Nanyin (Southern Music) performer from Miarei City!"

Dispersing her thoughts and letting her gaze refocus in her eyes, Nan Yin raised her eyebrows and calmly stepped forward, meeting the gazes of the crowd.

Even though the low-top shoes touched the ground silently, the interlaced feet moved with increasing force, like the drumbeats of a marching army.

Sylveon, the self-reliant fairy; Gliscor, the cheerful and carefree king of the clouds; Snorlax, as heavy as a mountain; the unpredictable and cunning little devil; Zapdos, who reigns supreme in the clouds; and Magearna, the clever and sensible creature.

This exquisitely constructed and perfectly coordinated team transformed into beams of red light, which successively merged into the groove at the girl's waist.

Under the warm sunlight, Nan Yin stood at one end of the green field, bowing slightly to the audience in all directions.

The initial order inevitably caused tension, but with them by her side, she was fearless no matter how high the mountains or how dangerous the roads.

"Nanyin, Nanyin!"

"She was so cute back then!"

"Indeed, if it were her, she would definitely be able to stand on this stage!"

Cheers and screams rose and fell. Thanks to her exquisite features and dignified demeanor, as well as her several appearances on stage to compete, she also gathered a group of supporters who volunteered to accompany her.