Fate

At this moment, these little geniuses were gathered excitedly around the television, watching a Lucario radiating powerful Aura effortlessly annihilate a Gigantamax Pokémon from the Great Britain Alliance.

Cries of amazement rose one after another as the boys and girls shouted Su Hao's name in excitement, convinced that Mega Lucario was unbelievably cool.

Yet one white-haired boy quietly held a tiny Flabébé in his arms as he sat in his seat, though his eyes were also glued to the television.

His name was Jiang Yueluo. As a member of the Trainer Youth Class, he had been permitted to form a bond with a Pokémon ahead of time, and Flabébé was his starter partner.

Jiang Yueluo had two secrets.

He had once formed a bond with the Mythical Pokémon Celebi, and that Celebi had become the Flabébé in his arms.

His other secret was that he also knew Brother Su Hao, whom his classmates regarded as an idol second only to the current Elite Four and Champion.

Moreover, Brother Su Hao and a beautiful ice-blue bird had once saved him.

After all, he was still only an eleven- or twelve-year-old child. Having a little secret that belonged to him alone made Jiang Yueluo secretly delighted, and his arms unconsciously tightened around Flabébé.

"Flabébé?"

Flabébé's puzzled voice snapped Jiang Yueluo out of his thoughts.

Realizing that he had nearly squeezed Flabébé, Jiang Yueluo apologized softly, "Sorry, I got distracted."

Flabébé understandingly patted Jiang Yueluo and generously forgave his lapse.

Just then, the teacher, who had remained silent until now, spoke up. "That's all for today's battle footage. Next, as usual, everyone will gather at the Comprehensive Center's arena to watch some actual combat."

"There happens to be a battle between Master Ball Tier Trainers later. A battle between Gym Level Pokémon will