The Northern Five Provinces Rookie Champion League had an age limit for entrants, but that didn't guarantee they would all be equally strong.
With different families and backgrounds, it was only natural for the entrants' abilities to vary!
Standing in the waiting area, Xu Mu looked wordlessly at the crowd of kids around him. Was there any point in entering a tournament like this?
That damn system really knew how to screw him over...
"Speaking of which, last night..."
Xu Mu licked his lips as he muttered to himself, his heart stirring.
Nothing inappropriate for children had happened between him and Cynthia last night. They'd only had a little physical contact.
As for what kind of contact, that would involve 404 and the great Censorship Legendary Pokémon. As the Buddha said: some things were better left unsaid!
"Growlithe, let's do our best!"
A young girl was petting her Growlithe, brimming with determination. Xu Mu could only stare.
She'd probably gotten lucky and won some minor prize back home, then come here to enter this tournament...
Ah, girl. You have no idea how harsh the world can be.
Xu Mu sighed and let Bulbasaur out, hoping to bond with the little guy.
Though he was new, the little guy clearly wasn't shy.
The instant he saw Xu Mu, he charged into his arms with Tackle.
"Bulba!"
[Morning, Xu Mu!]
Xu Mu rubbed his now-swollen forehead and smiled gently.
This guy really was full of energy!
As for his personality, Xu Mu felt pretty lucky. Bulbasaur didn't seem to have any strange habits.
At least, Xu Mu hadn't noticed anything unusual yet. He seemed like a fairly...
"Huh? Where'd he go?"
Xu Mu looked down mid-thought and found that Bulbasaur had vanished from his arms!
He glanced around and soon found his