Chapter 192

The black-haired woman below the Battle Court had lost count of how many times she had been unable to answer her sister's questions. In fact, since the start of this Competition, her worldview had been overturned countless times.

She even considered going home, getting her camera, filming it all, and watching it repeatedly.

Normally, video recording is not allowed during sparring matches in the training hall. However, during this Competition, quite a few people secretly took out their camera equipment. Many people saw this but didn't say anything, since this level of Competition was beyond the scope of any Rules.

Perhaps... something is about to change.

Within a second, a storm of diamonds had formed in the Battle Court.

A terrifying Whirlwind swirled across the Battle Court, carrying diamond fragments that flew at incredible speeds toward Alakazam. Although Alakazam was much faster than Dianxi, Alakazam didn't have time to react to what was happening all at once.

"... boom!!!!!"

Countless diamond fragments engulfed Alakazam's body, and the Whirlwind's momentum remained undiminished. After swallowing Alakazam, it still surged to the top of the Venue, piercing a large hole in the high dome.

"Click."

Qiao Ran and everyone else stared in disbelief at the scene. A beam of sunlight shone through a crack in the ceiling, and in the light, the aftershocks of the storm shimmered with a crystalline brilliance.

And it was in this beautiful and magical scene that Alakazam's figure gradually appeared. It had not fallen down yet, but Levitate in mid-air, panting.

Having taken a full-force attack from Dianxi with its face, it was clearly exhausted, its entire body covered in tiny wounds, and even its beard was a messy tangled mess.

At the other end of the Battle Court, Dianxi was also panting heavily, Levitate in the air, staring at Alakazam from afar.

Both sides understand that this Competition has come to an end, and only the one who can persevere to the end will be the final winner.

Qiao Ran didn't speak, and neither did Sabrina. Both of them were trying their best to adjust their breathing and maintain Synchronize with the Pokémon.

Mega Evolution not only drains the Pokémon's stamina but also the trainer's energy. At this crucial moment, a slight mishap could cause the Pokémon to exit Mega Evolution, making it unable to withstand the onslaught of fatigue.

The Battle Court was eerily quiet; even the audience below the stage watched with tense anticipation.

Who will win?

No one knows the final outcome.

But... right there in this arena, where time seemed to stand still, one figure finally began to shake violently.

The yellow fox Pokémon Alakazam, let out a painful cry. Its Confusion, which had been sustaining its body, were no longer enough, and with the spoon no longer providing any boost, its mental strength had reached its limit.

Its body landed straight on the ground, and after a flash of light, it returned to its original state, exiting Mega Evolution. Sabrina, the Trainer, also groaned and clutched her chest.

Exhaustion washed over her in an instant, but her gaze remained fixed on Dianxi opposite her. She simply couldn't understand why Dianxi, who had clearly suffered greater damage and expended more energy, was still able to persevere.

What kind of willpower has allowed them to persevere until now?

What kind of look was that?

"..."

"Alakazam is unable to fight! The victor is... Qiao Ran!"

Seeing Alakazam fall, Mei, as the Referee, immediately announced the result of the Competition. Having spent so much time with Qiao Ran, she naturally knew how deep the connection was between Dianxi and Qiao Ran, so she was not surprised by the final result.

Even with a more serious injury, Dianxi would surely persevere for Qiao Ran's sake.

After all,

This is how they've always fought.

As Mei announced the results, Qiao Ran rushed onto the Battlefield and reached out to hug Dianxi, who had fallen from the sky and exited her Mega state.

In her normal state, Dianxi's body is not only very petite, but she also weighs less than 20 kilograms. This weight is not a great burden for Qiao Ran now.

"Thanks a lot."

Qiao Ran supported her body and slowly channeled the Tokiwa Power into her. Dianxi lay in Qiao Ran's arms, revealing a smile that was no different from usual.

"Ti..."

Her physical strength was already at its limit, and the only reason she was able to persevere to the end was because of her determination to bring victory to Qiao Ran. She wanted to fulfill Qiao Ran's expectations; this was what she wanted to protect.

"Congratulations."

On the other side, Sabrina had also walked to Qiao Ran's side, her face showing an expression that was hard to tell whether it was one of relief or something else.

She couldn't help but glance at Dianxi, who was lying in Qiao Ran's arms. At that moment, she seemed to understand why she would ultimately lose.

He may not be a good person, but as Trainer, he is certainly excellent.

"If I have the chance next time, I will personally hand you the Golden Badge."

"Is it... over?"

"Hmm... it seems like... the pink Pokémon won."

Even now that Mei has announced the results of the Competition, the audience is still in a daze, completely unable to recover from the shock they felt earlier.

"Video recording... yes, I still have video recordings."

Some people who had filmed the battle picked up their cameras and phones and quickly turned on the replay. If this battle were just a simple contest of strength, these experienced Gym Trainer wouldn't be so surprised. However, in this Competition, too many things happened that they couldn't understand. Those things... had never existed in their previous understanding.

"I bet there's going to be some new news coming out."

Qiao Ran and Sabrina on stage also noticed the commotion below. The so-called "filming is not allowed Competition" was just empty talk at this time. The law never restrains morality, and morality can be redefined when most people present tacitly agree.

"Is this kind of thing even news in this world?"

Sabrina chuckled softly and shook her head.

In the Pokémon World, such battles occur every now and then. Whether it's Mega Evolution, Z-Move, or Gigantamax, there are quite a few people in every region who can master these powers.

"But this is for the best; at least it's beneficial for what we're about to do."

The secrets of Mega Evolution will eventually be revealed by someone in this world. Rather than wasting this attention, it's better to use it on herself.

Moreover, if these videos were to "accidentally" end up online, some familiar faces from the Pokémon World might notice them.

"... Okay, if you think it's okay, then it's okay."

Qiao Ran rolled his eyes at Sabrina. If it were according to his previous personality, he definitely wouldn't have allowed this kind of "exposing himself" behavior. However, since they had already decided on their next course of action, it was only a matter of time before they became the center of the Hurricane.

Below the Battle Court, the black-haired woman looked around anxiously, while Nian Xiaoxiao stared at her sister with confusion, wondering what she was up to.

However, she soon understood everything: her sister had walked up to a Trainer who had secretly hidden a camera and started talking to him in a low voice.

"..."

Nian Xiaoxiao covered her mouth in surprise. Her strict and rule-abiding older sister actually...

Nian Xiaoxiao was incredibly surprised, but she could understand her sister's actions. Even though the battle was over, the intense and shocking scene still seemed to linger in her mind. If she could watch that battle again...

Besides, Grandpa would probably be very interested in this battle too.

The Trainer in the audience were buzzing with discussion, but most of them didn't leave immediately. Soon, some people turned their attention to the hole in the ceiling.

"Quick, look! There's a huge hole in the ceiling!"

"Oh, really?"

These words sent a shiver down Qiao Ran's spine.

... Is it... I'm not supposed to be the one fixing it?

I don't have any money???

Qiao Ran glanced at Sabrina, who was standing to the side, and gave her a pleading look. She was the real rich woman; he was just an ordinary Trainer with no ill intentions.

"Don't worry, the Pokémon League will cover the repair costs for any damage caused by the Trainer' battles. However, judging from the current situation, they'll need to reinforce the ceiling materials."

Seemingly sensing Qiao Ran's concerns, Sabrina offered a brief explanation: this is true for any battle Battle Court provided by the Pokémon League; if Trainer cannot be relieved of their worries, the Pokémon League cannot continue to hold Pokémon battles.

Moreover, in a world where Pokémon possess power, repairing such items is not as difficult as one might imagine.

It's about time I went back to rest.

Let's take a break. We'll continue training this afternoon.

Sabrina stretched, the all-out Hilbert had exhausted her energy. In fact, since coming to this world, she had not encountered many opponents who could make her give it her all. In fact, in order not to make the opponent lose too badly, she had deliberately suppressed her strength.

Despite her defeat in the Competition, Sabrina felt much more at ease, and even her gaze towards Qiao Ran became more agreeable.

At the very least, someone who has such a deep bond with Pokémon must have something admirable about them.

"They're gone."

After the morning's battle, Sabrina entrusted her Alakazam to the Pokémon Nurse at the Training Ground for rest and recuperation, while Qiao Ran took Dianxi with him. With the help of the Wild Area and the Tokiwa Power, Qiao Ran didn't know about other things, but he certainly saved a lot on medical expenses.

Mei and Lillie also took this opportunity to play a friendly match at the Training Ground, which attracted many curious Trainer.

However, it's unclear how many of them were drawn in by the battle or by their appearance.

It was noon, and lunch was still ordered from takeout. After all, no one here knew how to cook, and judging from Sabrina's expression, she had completely gotten used to this kind of life.

"Isn't eating fast food a normal thing? Sometimes I have to rush between several events, whether it's a TV show, an invitation to a Competition, or a movie shoot. I don't have that much time to do anything on my own."

"Then next time you have the chance, I'll treat you to some local home-style dishes?"

"... When I have time."

After the Competition, Sabrina and Qiao Ran talked a lot more; at least, this kind of casual conversation was something they would never have imagined before.

However, just as the two were chatting casually, the doorbell suddenly rang.

"... I'll go open the door."

For some unknown reason, Sabrina suddenly stood up and walked towards the door.

Qiao Ran was curious about her actions, so she quietly followed behind, wanting to see what was going on.

Who on earth is it that makes her so enthusiastic?

Turning the doorknob, the door opened, revealing a black-haired woman with a cold expression and equally beautiful features.

"You?" Sabrina frowned, and Qiao Ran also caught the subtle expression on her face. It seemed these two were old acquaintances?

"..."

However, the black-haired woman who suddenly appeared completely ignored Sabrina.

"Hello."

Amidst Sabrina's somewhat surprised gaze, she instead looked at Qiao Ran standing behind Sabrina and grabbed Qiao Ran's hands.

"My name is Nian Hongyu, it's a pleasure to meet you."

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The other party's sudden action not only stunned everyone else present, but even Qiao Ran herself was a little confused.

Logically speaking, his memory shouldn't be that bad, and the other person's appearance was quite striking. If he had met the other person before, he couldn't possibly have no recollection of them at all.

"Um... have we met before?"

"Certainly."

However, when faced with Qiao Ran's question, the black-haired woman nodded sharply.

"I already saw you at the Competition Battle Court."

"I still remember the scene of that battle."

Qiao Ran blinked. "... Huh?"

No, what I meant was whether we've met before, not whether you've seen me before!

"Alright, stop making a scene in front of my house. If you want to cause trouble, go somewhere else."

Sabrina, who was standing to the side, couldn't stand it anymore. She showed an impatient expression and directly reached out to separate Qiao Ran's tightly clasped hands from the other person's, without even using her Psychic.

"Sabrina, are you trying to stop me again?"

The woman who called herself Nian Hongyu also frowned. The two stared at each other in mid-air, Ember flying everywhere, and the Psychic from their collision formed a tangible airflow.

"Such powerful spiritual pressure!"

Standing in the middle, Qiao Ran could only desperately resist. Not only Sabrina, but Nian Hongyu also possessed extremely powerful Confusion. The collision between the two created a terrifying chain reaction.

Finally, a familiar head emerged from behind Nian Hongyu, which gradually calmed down the already raging war.

"Um... actually we're here to see Qiao Ran... my Older Brother. This is my older sister."

The speaker was Nian Hongyu's younger sister, Nian Xiaoxiao. Qiao Ran recognized her at a glance as his sister's good friend.