Pokémon, but cultural invasion.

'This guy seems to be in a bad mood.'

Quanshu decided to remain silent; it was best not to provoke Him at a time like this.

The plan is progressing smoothly.

His scheduled email should be sent out tomorrow.

?

Shuizhou Town, outside the sea.

Lulina shook the water droplets off her hair and boarded the luxury yacht via its gangway.

"Master, there's just been an email from Tingxiang. They'd like to invite you to a demo of their new game."

"Tingxiang?"

Lulina unscrewed the bottle cap. "That movie company that's been all the rage lately? They also make games."

"But I'm not interested."

She was already exhausted just juggling her work as a dojo owner and a model.

Should we make her squeeze out her rest time to participate in game trials?

Absolutely not.

"Gym Leader, Little Daisy will also be participating in this trial, and even Sinnoh Champion Cynthia will be there."

Both being dojo owners and supermodels, the two aren't exactly sworn enemies, but a subtle rivalry is inevitable.

The fans of both sides were also very hostile.

"Xiao Ju'er will go. If I don't go, wouldn't it make me seem like I'm afraid of her?"

The highly competitive Lulina muttered to herself:

"My influence is mainly in the Galar region, so it would be nice to let audiences in other regions experience my charm."

She held the water bottle out of the ship's railing, and a Milotic with colorful scales raised its head from the sea to drink.

"Say yes."

?

Raven Dojo.

Xiao Ju'er was reading the email sent by Tingxiang.

To be honest, she wasn't very interested in games.

But Lulina will also participate.

"It would be fun to walk into the spotlight with her on stage."

Whether you're a trainer or a model, your career path is only interesting when you're clashing with strong opponents.

"I'm really looking forward to the demo event."

Little Chrysanthemum remembered the sender—Quanshu.

The person who can get Lulina involved is no ordinary individual.

Chapter 94 Who corrupted the social atmosphere?

"Bonds are an unavoidable topic in battles."

In the video, Quanshu sits cross-legged on the ground, holding a salt stone treasure in his arms and a red and blue handle in his right hand.

"In response to the trainer's feelings, some Pokémon evolve in battle; some withstand attacks that are impossible to withstand; some miraculously heal from negative status effects; and some can even achieve incredible Mega Evolution."

"Therefore, we often think that humans and elves with deep bonds should be very close and their cooperation should be perfectly in sync, just like twin stars orbiting each other in the universe."

"But is that really the case?"

Izumi took out several acrylic sheets, each with a trainer and their corresponding Pokémon on it.

"To prove the truth of our viewpoint, we are fortunate to have invited five special guests to participate in a novel game."

"Some of them are legendary trainers who stand at the pinnacle of battles, some are top idols under the spotlight, and some are cover models who are popular in various regions..."

As Quanshu introduced the figures, he set up posters depicting various characters.

"All five guests are trainers with deep bonds to Pokémon. They will compete fiercely in this game that emphasizes teamwork and coordination to vie for the ultimate winner's throne."

"This game has no type advantage, no tactical rotation, no prediction. Trainers can only rely on the tacit understanding they have built with their Pokémon over time, and a gentle heart that understands and sympathizes with each other."

He stood up all five character cards and stretched out his hand toward the camera: "Viewers in front of the screen, who do you think will be the final winner of this game? Please cast your precious vote below the video."

"Viewers who make the correct prediction will receive a special Overcooked gift pack and an in-game Prophet character outfit."

"Hurry up, the game is about to start."

The screen went black, and then several bold white characters appeared: "[The answer will be revealed on October 15th.]"

Within half an hour of the video being released, it became a trending topic on Pikachu's hot search list.

The reason is simple: the lineup of four dojo masters and one champion is too luxurious, to an astonishing degree.

Moreover, the dojo owners also include two top-tier models and very active live streamers.

Add to that Quanshu's meticulously planned voting process, and fans from all sides are scrambling to jump into this quagmire of hype.

"Izumi has become successful; he can even bring in champions. We're no longer from the same world. (Sad)"

"Wow, if you didn't know better, you'd think the league was having a big tournament."

"Cynda's fans are kneeling in gratitude to Director Izumi. The last time she appeared on camera was at the Lily of the Valley Conference. I can't believe I'm getting to see Sister Zhulan live in my lifetime. Thank you, Director Izumi, and thank you, Arceus!"

"Why is everyone focusing on the participants? Isn't the game the main point? What game requires Pokémon teamwork and doesn't involve battles?"

"So, I'd like to ask, how should players who don't have Pokémon cope?"

Initially, most of the comments were normal remarks from game fans. However, as the video spread and gained popularity, the comment section became a mixed bag.

"Who will win? Four gym leaders and one champion, it's so hard to predict!"

"It's not a battle, so in terms of game experience, Qishu has the biggest advantage."

"Just a passerby, but this dark-skinned girl is so pretty! Supporting Lulina, following Lulina, thank you, meow~"

"Little Chrysanthemum is the best in the world, and I will not accept any rebuttal."

"Everyone here is sweating profusely. Director Quan, do you really have to put Xiaoxia up there to compete? Don't make our Master Hualan's Dao heart shatter."

The standees for the five contestants were all meticulously designed.

Cynthia and Garchomp stood side by side, Luna stroked Milotic's head and neck, Daisy held Emolga in her palm, Misty had Gyarados coiled behind her, and Qishu sat on top of Froakie's head.

The cost-free prize-winning quiz, coupled with the beautiful illustrations in the five voting sections, led to the viral spread of the video posted by Izumi Tree.

The fervent campaigning of fans is also an important factor in increasing the reach of the message.

The secret rivalry between Lulina's and Xiaoju'er's fan groups was brought into the open by Quanshu.

As a result, fans on both sides began racking their brains to increase their idols' votes, fearing they would fall behind.

"Rotom, please mail Xia a local specialty from Flying Cloud City and generate a greeting letter for me."

"Boss, you've really thought this through! I don't want to get chased and bitten by Gyarados!"

After giving Rotom his instructions, Izumi, who was queuing in front of the ice cream shop, also moved to the front of the line.

"Here you go, a cashew nut flavored Flying Cloud ice cream."

The owner said enthusiastically, "We're having a promotion in our store right now. If you vote for Xiaoju on this page, you can get a free snack."

"Let all people help each other, please support our Little Chrysanthemum Pavilion Master, may the legendary dragon protect you."

Sigh, the fan culture has gotten to me.

Quanshu accepted the ice cream, and couldn't help but sigh.

The atmosphere of Feiyun City is being ruined by these fanatical fans; the developed metropolis is far less simple and honest than Guandu.

The Tingxiang production team has arrived in the Unova region and is integrating the experienced staff provided by BW Corporation.

Once the accommodation and venue issues in Feiyun City are resolved, filming can get on track.

"If you were Izumi, please write a letter of greeting to his friend Xiaoxia, who is far away in Kanto, and tell her about this trip to Unova..."

As Rotom was deep in thought, the screen suddenly lit up.

[Brewing Light-Bellied Frog: How did you manage to invite Lulina, Kiku, and Cynthia?!]

Her news is always a step behind.

[Thoughts flowed like a spring: It's very simple. Just tell Kikunojo that Lurina will participate, tell Lurina that Kikunojo will participate, and finally tell Cynthia that both Kikunojo and Lurina will participate.]

[Stuffed Frog with Electric Beams: Isn't this a scam?]

[Thoughts flow like a spring: I'm telling the truth. (Innocent.jpg)]

The strange tree, which had been poking at the screen, stopped what it was doing and fell into thought.

That sounds reasonable... what a load of rubbish! This guy always comes up with unconventional and shady methods.

[Bulbasaur: Forget it, what's with Overcooked? Why are Pokémon even participating?]

Qi Shu was worried that it was a game that tested skill, as the Electric Frog's round hands didn't support extreme operations.

[Thoughts flowing freely: Before the competition officially begins, the details of the game must be kept confidential from the participants; this judge has no further information to share.]

I just asked a casual question, and this guy started acting all high and mighty, suddenly becoming a judge.

Qi Shu subconsciously flashed a mouthful of shark teeth.

Was she trying to cheat? She was just reviewing the competition content beforehand.

However, this time Izumi really did build a super stage that was perfect for her.

Given the lukewarm state of the gaming industry before, Qi Shu was 100% certain that the other four participants were all novices.

As a live streamer on DianDian, she is essentially a master.

It's obvious who is stronger and who is weaker at a glance.

[Niangguang Frog: Overall, you did a great job. Next time you come to Niangguang City, you can pick up a big gift package.]

The sudden pop-up message about the change in affinity in the handheld console's friend function left Izumi completely bewildered.

If you treat Qishu badly, her favorability rating will actually increase, which is ridiculous.

Unbeknownst to him, the controversy sparked by this trial play had begun to spread.

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"Circle Bear Paw: Brothers of the Galar region, please support Lurina with your vote."

"However: Wow, there's Cynthia too, I'm voting for her."

"Circle Bear Paw: ?"

"My Swampert has finally learned Wave Rush: I don't know, I just voted for the champion because she had the most votes."

Chat groups, forums, comment sections, online shopping platforms... wherever there is a place to communicate with netizens, there are traces left by enthusiastic fans.

The frenzied recommendations and campaigning propelled this demo event to widespread fame.

Even the most hardcore gamers would be secretly alarmed by this situation.

No wonder the idol industry is such a large and popular sector; the promotion they receive is on a completely different level, and the methods they use are incredibly diverse.

The culprit behind this turmoil, Izumi, has disappeared into the shadows.

The rivalry is between Lulina and Xiaoju'er's fans, what does it have to do with Izumi?

Regardless of the uproar online, he has been spending these past few days with the crew.

The lead actor recommended by White successfully passed the audition, and filming proceeded smoothly after the location was selected.

The only problem is that Feiyun City is too crowded during the day, and many people stop to watch outside the filming location.

The nighttime filming set, with its neon-lit skyscrapers exuding a cyberpunk vibe, attracted even more onlookers.