At that moment, the system's voice suddenly rang out: "New mission: become the champion of the Beach Tournament. Rewards: one Ice Stone, 10,000 points, and the move Return! Please take this mission seriously, host. A little rest feels sweet, but slacking off ends in tears! Do you want to see your Pokémon disappointed?"
Hu Bin's face darkened further at the system's words. You really are something, system. All I wanted was to slack off a little, and you had to mock me for it!
Once Hu Bin saw the rewards, however, all his complaints about the system vanished. They were simply too tempting. He had coveted Return for ages but had never been willing to pay for it. He needed the points even more. If he wanted to make money running a street stall when he got back, exchanging points for Berries was essential. Rounded off, his costs would practically be zero-it would all be pure profit.
What was more, there was an Ice Stone. Vulpix needed that to evolve and wanted one desperately. Hu Bin had thought he would only get one after winning the Rookie Tournament, but now he could get it ahead of schedule. The one from the Rookie Tournament could go toward increasing Vulpix's Ice-type energy instead-a snack for Vulpix!
Coming back to his senses, Hu Bin made up his mind and told Vulpix and Torchic, "All right, let's enter. But make sure you take turns, especially you, Torchic. You've only just hatched, so you have to be careful!"
Torchic nodded happily, and Vulpix was delighted too. Both Pokémon rushed into Hu Bin's arms and showered him with affection.
Hu Bin left his purchases at the storage counter, then headed to the arenas with an excited Vulpix and Torchic.
The Pokémon Trainers gathered below the arenas