After spending a little more time with Cynthia, Xu Mu reluctantly ended the video call.
He lay in bed, savoring the glimpse of Cynthia fresh from her bath, and slowly fell asleep.
The first thing Xu Mu did when he woke the next morning was change his underwear.
(Those who know, know. Those who don't can check the comments.)
Having a girlfriend brought happiness, but it came with a certain amount of suffering.
Back to the matter at hand: today was the last match of the Preliminary Tournament. The winners of this round would reach the Top 16.
The matches after that would be broadcast live on television.
For many Peak Trainers, this was their chance to make a name for themselves and appear on screen.
Competition in today's round would be fierce.
"I wonder how Teacher Yang's doing. We haven't talked much these past two days."
Muttering to himself, Xu Mu went to the Pokémon League Center for breakfast.
Speak of the devil: Teacher Yang was there too.
"Well, if it isn't our seeded player, Xu Mu?"
Spotting him, Teacher Yang walked over with her breakfast and a smile.
Xu Mu looked up to greet her, then went back to eating.
Only after he finished breakfast and wiped his mouth did he ask, "How's it going, Teacher Yang? Feeling confident about today's match?"
Yang Qianqian raised her head proudly as ever and said with confidence:
"Of course! As long as I don't run into a little monster like you, I'm not afraid of anyone!"
"I'm a genius too, you know!"
Xu Mu chuckled.
True. We're both geniuses. I'm just the monster.
At noon, Xu Mu stood on the Battlefield once more, feeling faintly invincible.
As a seeded player in A Division, how could he possibly face a worthy opponent