Dr. Xia Yan? (Triple Chapter)

Steven stopped in the quarterfinals.

In Xia Yan's view, with Steven's strength, he absolutely should not have stopped at the quarterfinals.

But there were simply too many competitors this time, and too many monsters among them.

Especially those veteran Trainers sent by the Alola Region, who had completely refused to play by the rules.

Luck.

It had become a crucial factor in this tournament.

Just look at who had reached the semifinals.

Lance, Cynthia, Royal Mask, and Xia Yan himself.

Leaving Lance and Cynthia aside, Royal Mask was Dr. Kukui in disguise. As the acting first Champion of the Alola Region Pokémon League in his capacity as a doctor, his strength was definitely not to be underestimated.

So.

It was not just Steven who could stop at the quarterfinals. Any one of the semifinalists could have fallen in the quarterfinals with a little bad luck.

Amid the spectators' enthusiastic cheers, Steven and Xia Yan left the arena together.

This time.

The host did not stop either of them for an interview.

The two headed together to the Pokémon Center inside Manalo Stadium to treat their injured Pokémon.

"What did you want to tell me?"

While waiting at the Pokémon Center, Steven asked with a smile.

"The Fairy-type."

Xia Yan turned slightly, staring directly at Steven in the chair beside him. His expression was solemn as he enunciated each word.

"Hm?"

Steven froze for a moment.

Xia Yan grinned. "Cynthia revealed her Togekiss today. Do you think the Pokémon League will take notice?"

"They definitely will. Before, it was one thing—no matter how absurd the Fairy-type was, only you had it. But now Cynthia's Togekiss has awakened it too..."

As he spoke, Steven's voice gradually grew quieter.

Most of his thoughts had previously been focused on battling Xia Yan. Now that