A Win in the First Battle!

"Next, let's welcome our next two competitors: Gu Mingdeng and Mu Yun!"

At host Seventeen's announcement, Mu Yun rose alongside a man who looked older than his years.

He was the Drampa Trainer who had defeated Zhao Hailong in the first round, a strong competitor who had advanced after finishing second in his group.

"Both sides, send out your Pokémon!"

Once Mu Yun and Gu Mingdeng were in position, the referee gave the usual call.

"Bingbing, I'm counting on you."

Mu Yun had seen Drampa battle and knew how strong he was, so he hadn't sent Xiao Du out.

In fact, among those who had advanced, only Liu Hesheng's Ceruledge posed enough of a threat to warrant keeping Xiao Du in reserve. As far as Mu Yun was concerned, Namikaze and Bingbing could handle the rest as practice.

"Drampa, get ready to battle!"

Gu Mingdeng's voice was deep and hoarse, much like his prematurely mature face.

"Rrrrum!"

Gu Mingdeng tossed his Poké Ball, and a figure over three meters long appeared on one side of the battlefield.

His body was slender, his skin the blue-green of a distant sky. Fluffy white fur like clouds covered his head, lower jaw, belly, and tail.

Just as his name suggested, he gave the impression of a kindly, stooped old man.

To look at him, he certainly didn't seem like a fierce Pokémon eager for a fight.

And in truth, he wasn't.

Drampa was gentle and kind by nature. But the moment he came under attack, his clear skies would turn to black storm clouds, and he would unleash his thunder.

He would show his provocateur the might of a Dragon-type Pokémon!

``` [Pokémon: Drampa]

[Gender: Male]

[Type: Normal + Dragon]

[Level: 26 (Veteran Level)]

[Ability: Anger Point (After being attacked, his Special