Chapter 262
That's right, even television broadcasts mostly use Rotom for filming. However, some more detailed and creative perspectives still require human collaboration.
There can only be one winner. In this afternoon, all participants will engage in six-on-six battles. This means that every contestant who wants to advance needs to play at least two Competition, and there is almost no rest time between these two Competition.
"It's not just about Defeat the opponent, but also about conserving energy."
Qiao Ran stroked his chin, having basically figured out the clues in this Competition. Unlike ordinary Competition, the later the Competition progressed, the more exhausted the players became. Therefore, conserving stamina became the most important thing in the battle. Moreover, the opponents who were about to lose would not allow anyone to conserve their stamina; they would only fight with all their might in an attempt to achieve victory.
"That's right, it's also a necessary condition for becoming Gym Leader."
Old Man Nian Hai stroked his beard. Although he was leisurely watching the Competition, the design of the Competition system actually reflected his own thoughts.
"As a Gym Leader, in certain special circumstances, you need to deal with more than one Trainer. How to conserve your Pokémon and how to help them recover quickly without overexertion are very important issues."
Unlike ordinary Trainer who give their all in every battle, Gym Leader have a significantly different perspective.
"I see."
Qiao Ran nodded. He hadn't considered this issue before, but as he participated in more and more battles, the problem became increasingly apparent. How to deal with wave after wave of battles and how to improve his ability to Battle Continuation were the directions he needed to think about.
Not just Pokémon, but also himself.
Now it seems I'm becoming increasingly prone to collapsing halfway through and falling into a coma.
The Competition in the Battlefield continued, and the six-on-six Competition were indeed exhilarating. Among the players from all over the country were many formidable opponents, and even Sabrina had to put in some effort.
In the end, only two of the four contestants remained.
Sabrina, who was relatively more at ease, and Nian Hongyu, who had just escaped from her opponent's entanglement after a fierce battle.
"That child tried very hard..."
Old Man Nian Hai looked at his granddaughter with a mixture of reluctance and relief. In terms of raw strength, Nian Hongyu was still somewhat inferior to her opponent. However, through her strategy and understanding of her opponent's desire to conserve strength, Nian Hongyu managed to defeat an opponent who was stronger than her.
This breakthrough battle made Nian Hai very gratified. Nian Hongyu still has a lot of room for improvement, and she might achieve even greater things in the future. However... when he thought about the battles to come, he felt a little reluctant.
"Sabrina is even better than I imagined."
Nian Hai gave Sabrina's performance a score that was more than perfect. Whether it was her style of conserving her strength while remaining tense during the battle, or her care for the Pokémon after the battle, she was qualified to be a Gym Trainer... as skilled as someone who had been Gym Leader for more than ten years.
Is this experience cultivated from the womb?
Or is it an innate talent?
The more Old Man Nian Hai thought about it, the more frightened he became. How could young people these days be so terrifying? What has become of this world?
After the battle, the halftime break wasn't too long. After catching their breath, Sabrina and Nian Hongyu returned to the Battlefield.
This time, the two stood face to face before each other, and both Sabrina and Nian Hongyu had a slight smile on their lips.
This battle—even though they weren't Psychic, they had a premonition that a fight between the two of them was inevitable, and this battle would determine the victor.
"The break is over, and the final Competition is about to begin."
"Let's welcome -- candidate! Nian Hongyu!!!"
"Candidate!! Sabrina!!!!"
"Who will claim the title of the first female Gym Leader of our Magic City Gym? Let's look forward to the upcoming Competition!"
The cheers for the final battle resounded throughout the Stadium, and the number of people watching the live stream online reached its peak. Countless people wanted to witness this moment: the birth of a new Gym Leader in an important city, which also represented the rise of a brand new star in the Pokémon League.
Who do you think will win?
"Sabrina and Hongyu are both pretty good, aren't they? No matter how you look at them..."
They're all beautiful girls.
"... I still prefer Sabrina a little more."
"Then I'll apply to Nian Hongyu? Her cold expression is quite distinctive."
The discussion continues not only in real life but also online. Of course, besides the discussion about their strength, many people are actually talking about their appearance. After all, not every Gym Leader is particularly good-looking, and not every one of them is as beautiful as Sabrina and Nian Hongyu.
Their battle attracted a lot of attention, and perhaps after this fight, more and more people will want to challenge the Magic City Gym.
"Bring it on."
"Um."
The two people standing face to face nodded simultaneously and released their first Pokémon.
"Come out, Hypno!"
Sabrina sent out Hypno, a Psychic Pokémon Kanto.
The person Nian Hongyu sent was one of her long-time partners.
"It's up to you, Espeon!"
The battle between the two Psychic is about to erupt. There are no elemental advantages or disadvantages, and it is a completely head-on Psychic showdown.
Who will ultimately emerge victorious?
Six-on-six battles test the teamwork between the Pokémon and the Trainer. Only Trainer who can perform well in six-on-six Competition are qualified.
"Go for it, Miss Sabrina!"
We absolutely have to win!
Mei Mei watched the Competition while cheering for Sabrina, completely immersed in the atmosphere. They were always so enthusiastic. In contrast, Lillie and Cynthia were much more ladylike, only occasionally showing different expressions when they got excited.
However, even such an intense Competition must eventually come to an end.
Especially when one side has an overwhelming advantage in experience, the balance of the Competition begins to tip.
"Alright, now Nian Hongyu has one last Pokémon, while Sabrina has three—can Nian Hongyu pull off a comeback with her last Pokémon? Let's wait and see!"
The Competition has reached a critical juncture.
Nian Hongyu gritted her teeth, while Sabrina, standing opposite her, crossed her arms and remained completely at ease.
"The last Pokémon."
At this moment, Nian Hongyu clearly felt the gap between herself and her opponent. However, she still wanted to fight to the very end; she was also a proud Trainer.
"Come out, Alakazam!"
Her last Pokémon was also a yellow-skinned Alakazam with a long Alakazam. When Sabrina saw that the other person had taken out Alakazam, she couldn't help but exclaim, "Oh?"
"In that case, then I will also..."
Sabrina took out Poké Ball, recalled the Venomoth in front of her, and released a Pokémon that looked exactly like the one on the other side.
"We're the same."
"Come out, Alakazam!"
As Sabrina's voice rang out, a yellow-skinned fox Pokémon appeared on the Battle Court, holding two specially made soup spoons in its hands.
This is the Pokémon that has been with her the longest since she was a child, and it is also her most important trump card.
Using it to mark the end here is perfectly appropriate.
"Alakazam..."
Nian Hongyu on the opposite side seemed to sense Sabrina's thoughts as well. Her gaze sharpened, and she prepared to send her Pokémon to attack first.
However—just as she was about to take action, the scene she had witnessed on the Training Ground that day, a scene she would never forget, unfolded before her eyes once again.
Alakazam! Mega Evolution!!!
At Sabrina's call, the Key Stone in Sabrina's hand and her Alakazam on the field resonated intensely, and the audience cheered in unison. Amidst this overwhelming sense of Pressure, Sabrina's Alakazam displayed a completely new form.
Its light body Levitate in the air, its long beard swaying in the wind, and the two spoons that were originally there seemed to spread out like phantoms, surrounding it.
"It's here! The Pokémon League has discovered a brand new way for Pokémon to evolve— Mega Evolution!"
"It's Mega Evolution!"
The audience, both inside and outside the arena, stared wide-eyed with excitement. This was the first time they had ever seen such a cutting-edge Mega Evolution on such a high-definition battle video. It was said that this Alakazam was one of only two Pokémon discovered to date capable of Mega Evolution!
"Mega Evolution...?"
"Damn it, why is he still hiding such an ability?"
Nian Hongyu felt a pang of jealousy and helplessness, but she didn't give up. Even if she was truly inferior to the other person, her pride wouldn't allow anyone to trample on her.
"Alakazam, use Psyshock!"
She still resolutely launched an attack, challenging the Mega Alakazam.
Even if she were to lose, she wouldn't give up here.
She's Psychic.
"Competition over-!!!"
In the end, the Competition came to a close.
Under the overwhelming power of Mega Alakazam, Nian Hongyu's Alakazam was Defeat despite being completely suppressed and collapsed heavily to the ground.
On the other side, Sabrina became the undisputed ultimate winner.
Let us welcome the final victor!
"Sabrina!!"
Amid the host's shouts and the audience's cheers, Nazi's image appeared on the large screen at the back of the competition venue. She waved and smiled, waving to everyone. At this moment, she could hardly hide her joy and excitement.
Finally...
Although she had once been a Gym Leader, this time was not what she had hoped for.
She, who was once highly anticipated, was instead placed in a position she did not desire.
This time, however, it was through her own hard work and efforts that she became a true Gym Leader for the first time.
It wasn't because of anyone else, nor because of her parents, but when people talked about her, they never mentioned anyone else's name.
All of this was achieved because of her own expectations.
"Thanks."
Sabrina bowed deeply to everyone. She had never done such a gesture before, but at that moment, she felt that no other action could express her gratitude more profoundly.
"Well done."
The Old Man Nian Hai had been watching the Competition from his seat, had somehow appeared on the Battle Court and was offering his blessings to Sabrina with a smile.
Qiao Ran could only stare in astonishment at the empty seat next to him. Did these Psychic all cheat like this?
Hateful.
Why can't I learn these things?
Qiao Ran had asked Sabrina more than once how to learn Psychic, but each time Sabrina refused to listen. The basic principle was that Psychic were best learned from a young age. For someone as old as Qiao Ran to want to learn Psychic was like trying to row against the current—it would capsize the boat.
"Congratulations."
On the other side, Nian Hongyu, who had also lost, gradually composed herself and came to Sabrina's side.
In this Competition, she had fully witnessed Sabrina's strength.
She has already felt her shortcomings and areas for improvement, and she has kept them in mind.
"I'll stay at the Magic City Gym and keep challenging you."
Trainer stronger than her will be her role models.
She used to Mimic her grandfather in battle, learning his fighting style, but now there's someone else leading the way.
"Welcome."
Sabrina smiled gently; she wasn't the only Trainer at this Gym.
She would definitely be happy to have a powerful Psychic join her.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Sabrina became the new Gym Leader.
The previous Old Man Nian Hai, handed over the Badge representing the Gym to Sabrina, marking the beginning of a new era.
After the Competition and the inauguration ceremony concluded, the audience began to leave, but they were clearly still feeling a bit unsatisfied. The exciting Competition and the thrill of witnessing history still resonated in their hearts. Not only them, but also online, discussions about the event continued unabated.
This sudden surge of popularity even overshadowed the buzz generated by Phoebe's appearance next door, eventually turning into a war of blame-shifting between Sabrina fans and Phoebe fans.