One month later.
Lily of the Valley Island The sea breeze blew over the side of the ship, bringing a salty breath to our face.
"I saw Lily of the Valley Island!"
Dawn was lying on the side of the ship, the sea breeze blowing her hair up.
In the distance, a small green island rises from the sea level, its outline becoming clearer and clearer.
Johanna was sitting on a chair on the deck, holding a glass of juice in his hand and looking into the distance with a smile.
Qing'an stood on the bow of the ship, facing the sea breeze, and suddenly puffed up his chest with a deep look on his face:
"I don't know if it's excitement or something, but I suddenly want to recite a poem."
Lina: "Okay, okay, do you want some background music to add to the fun?"
"I said, I am the protagonist."
Xiaoyun leaned on the railing, looking helplessly at the parents.
He can be regarded as the breadwinner of the family.
My parents, Qing'an and Lina, will definitely come to cheer for their son.
Barry and Xianxiang are happy enemies. Barry just joins in the fun and is not too big a deal, while Xianxiang is dragged into the world by Barry.
Uncle Palmer said he wanted to come and observe and learn.
Aunt Johanna heard that she was coming to cheer Xiaoyun, and she enthusiastically expressed her intention to come along.
Oh, Kenny didn't come, which is a pity.
Kenny: It's now this time, do you still regard me as a part of the game?
Can't I just watch TV at home?
At this moment, Lily of the Valley Island port.
Cynthia and Elite Four have been waiting for a long time.
Cynthia, dressed in a white trench coat, with long golden hair flowing like honey, stood quietly in the most conspicuous position of the port.
Behind her, Flint put his hands in his pockets, Lucian read a book with one hand, Aaron found a stone to throw water on, and Granny Bertha smiled kindly.
Sinnoh Elite Four All are here.
This battle attracted the attention of passers-by, tourists, and trainers on the dock.
"Hey, it's Miss Cynthia!"
"And Elite Four! Oh my God! What is going on?!"
"The king and the champion are gathered together, is it another Pokémon League who is coming?"
"Nothing else Pokémon League, we are all Pokémon League, brothers, don't say anything that is not conducive to unity!"
No wonder they are curious, Lily of the Valley Island locals rarely see their own king champion coming so neatly.
After all, these guys are usually busy with their own affairs.
Cynthia travels all over the world, Flint wanders around, Lucian works overtime every day, Aaron is an idol, and Granny Bertha likes to spend time in the laboratory.
It is more difficult to gather these five people than to gather seven dragon balls.
In fact, the reason is also very simple.
Cynthia just feels that Xiaoyun is officially challenging the position of king and champion this time. As the current champion, he should take the challenge due to emotions and reasons.
As for Elite Four...
Flint: I have to show my attitude. What if Xiaoyun becomes the champion this time? He will be my immediate boss then! If I don't show my attitude now, when will I wait?
Lucian: I hope you can reduce my work. Please, I'm almost overwhelmed by documents.
Aaron: Just don't eliminate me. If it's too ugly to be killed instantly, my fans will cry...
Bertha: What's so great about being a champion? Taking over my mother-in-law's class is even more of a blessing. This young man looks reliable, much better than those careless ones.
In short, this is the situation.
Five people stood at the port, forming a unique landscape.
The passenger ship slowly docked and lowered the gangway.
Xiaoyun The group of people stepped off the boat.
"Sister Na, kings, long time no see."
Xiaoyun walked up and greeted everyone politely.
Although we are familiar with each other in private, in public, we must have the proper etiquette.
"Are you tired from the road? Isn't the sea breeze a bit strong in Lily of the Valley Island?"
Granny Bertha smiled and sounded concerned.
Aaron also came over. "Taking a boat is quite exhausting. Do you want to take a rest first?"
"Well, long time no see! The tournament just ended not long ago!"
Flint patted Xiaoyun on the shoulder carelessly.
"Can you speak?"
Lucian rolled his eyes at Flint and pushed up his glasses. "Xiaoyun, please ignore him. Is the road going well?"
Several heavenly kings expressed their concern one after another.
This scene once again triggered heated discussions among the onlookers at the port.
"Who is that young man? Is he worthy of being picked up by several kings and champions in person?"
"You're from out of town, right? That's Xiaoyun! Sinnoh, the strongest genius of the younger generation! The limelight goes straight to Cynthia!"
"No! This King's Challenge is just for him!"
"Doesn't it look like you're still 20 years old? Can you be a king?"
"What's going on? Cynthia was the champion at about the same age back then! It means we, Sinnoh, have someone to succeed us!"
The people next to me nodded, thinking it made sense.
"Let's go,"
Cynthia smiled slightly and said to Xiaoyun:
"The welcome banquet has been prepared. After a long journey, please take a rest first, but don't refuse."
Xiaoyun laughed, "Haha, then I would be disrespectful."
You're here, let's have a good meal.
Qing'an behind him, watching his son chatting and laughing with the champion kings, felt very proud, and inexplicably wanted to shout out that my son has the qualifications to be a champion!
But when the words came to his lips, he still held them back.
The real champion is still here! You can't look so ugly! Keep a low profile! Keep a low profile! Wait until your son really wins!
The welcome banquet was held in a luxurious restaurant at Pokémon League headquarters,
The private room is large and can seat about twenty people.
Crystal chandeliers, mahogany tables and chairs, and exquisite tableware all give off the expensive atmosphere here.
Barry's eyes widened when he saw it, and he never stopped using his chopsticks.
Xianxiang whispered beside him to remind him to pay attention to his image. He responded vaguely and picked up another piece of meat in his mouth before he could swallow it.
After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.
Good wine, delicious food, and a harmonious atmosphere.
Qing'an couldn't hold it back in the end. After a few glasses of wine and when the atmosphere was at its hottest, he stood up suddenly, his face turned red, he raised his glass, and roared with great passion:
"My son Xiaoyun has the qualities to be a champion!!!"
"Pfft--!"
Barry, who was drinking soup, squirted out.
"Cough cough cough!" Xuanxiang was choked and coughed repeatedly.
Dawn and Lina held their foreheads at the same time, with expressions on their faces like it's happening again.
Uncle Palmer laughed loudly and patted Qing'an on the back, "Brother! Well said!!!"
Johanna Auntie covered her mouth and smiled softly.
Xiaoyun was covering his face beside him, feeling that his level of social death had reached its peak.
Dad, can we hold it back a little bit?
The Elite Fours had different expressions, and their eyes couldn't help but glance at Cynthia in the main seat.
Flint: Damn it! This uncle is so brave! He slapped his face directly in front of Cynthia! Awesome!
Lucian: Well, although what I said is true, the timing and occasion... are open to question.
Aaron: Is uncle always so brave?
Granny Bertha: Still young, I just like to show off.
Cynthia didn't care at all. Instead, he elegantly picked up the red wine glass and took a sip.
The qualifications of a champion are great. She hopes that someone can take over the responsibility of this champion quickly! So that she can start the vacation archeology life she has dreamed of!
No more looking at the mountains of documents sent by Lucian every day!
No more long, boring meetings!
You no longer need to be chased by reporters asking what you think of the recent challenges from the kings!
What do you think? I stand and watch!
Hey, another day of envy for Steven.
The next day, the sun was shining brightly and there was no cloud in the sky.
At this moment, the main venue of the competition has also entered into the final preparations.
The staff were busy checking the venue, equipment, and security.
On the huge electronic screen, Rollout played the highlights of previous King's Tournaments and the introductory video of Xiaoyun.
"Dear viewers at the venue and in front of the TV!"
The host's passionate voice came out through the speakers throughout the venue, instantly overpowering the noisy voices.
"Today is a special day! After several years, someone finally challenges the position of King of Heaven again!"
"Today, player Xiaoyun from Twinleaf Town will challenge Elite Four for the championship position! Can he win the championship?"
"Whoa whoa whoa!"
The scene immediately erupted into a wave of strong cheers like a roaring tsunami!
This is a rare and grand scene!
What's more, no one has officially launched the complete King Champion Challenge in the past several years!
The last person to successfully pass the challenge and take office was Aaron.
But that time, it was somewhat due to the retirement of my predecessor, so the process and assessment were slightly neglected.
But this time is different!
This time it is a real deal, challenge all the way up in the most traditional way until you defeat the champion and reach the top of Pokémon League!
In the past, champions who reached the top in this way had the easiest ability to convince the public and their status was the most stable.
For example, Cynthia, look at her running out to do archeology and fishing every day. Does anyone in Sinnoh League dare to say that she is not doing her job properly?
Okay, Flint said it, but I stopped saying it after being beaten up.
At this moment, the entire competition venue was already crowded with people.
The hotels of Pokémon Center and Lily of the Valley Island were already full of people at this time, all coming to watch the game.
In the VIP lounge, Xiaoyun's family group is already in place.
Barry sat down on the sofa, sinking in and humming so comfortably:
"The VIP room is so grand! This sofa is more comfortable than the one in Azote Kingdom some time ago!"
Xianxiang glanced at him with disgust. "Can you sit still a little bit?"
"Isn't this sofa just for paralysis?"
Barry is confident.
"It's really comfortable."
Zoey was sitting on another sofa, with a hint of relaxation in his eyes.
She has traveled for so long and rarely enjoys this kind of VIP treatment.
Johanna looked around. "By the way, where did Dawn go?"
Zoey: "You were still behind me just now."
At this time, the door of the lounge was gently pushed open.
A girl wearing a pure white dress and a gentle temperament walked in, followed by Togekiss.
"Everyone, I'm late."
Dawn said softly, with a soft voice and a just right apologetic smile on his face.
Something's wrong!
Zoey narrowed his eyes slightly. "Dawnie, why do I feel like something is wrong with you?"
Too gentle and dignified?
The two elders Qing'an and Palmer looked at each other and said in unison, "What? Dawn Hasn't it always been like this? Duo Wenjing has a child!"
Lina put down the teacup. "It's like he suddenly changed."
Johanna stared at "Dawn" for two seconds and suddenly said, "No, you are not Dawn."
Everyone looked at Johanna.
"I still haven't learned enough."
The smile on "Dawn"'s face froze slightly, revealing a helpless look. He bowed slightly and performed a standard palace ceremony:
"I'm sorry, auntie."
Almost at the same time, another head popped out from behind the door, and then Dawn jumped in and ran in:
"Dang Dang Dang~! I'm here!"
"Huh?! Two, two Dawn?!"
Qing'an and Palmer were dumbfounded at the same time, their mouths opened wide enough to fit a Poké Ball into them.
What is going on? Dawn also knows how to clone himself?
Johanna looked at Salvia with a little more tenderness and emotion in his eyes:
"Oh, you are the child that Dawn mentioned to me at the beginning, the child who looks exactly like her."
She looked up and down, and the more she looked, the more satisfied she became. "It's so gentle."
That look was like looking at his own daughter.
No, she is more gentle than looking at my own daughter.
Dawn was anxious beside him. "Hey, hey, hey, mom, what are you looking at? Am I not gentle enough?"
Johanna didn't look back. "Are you as gentle as her?"
Dawn opened his mouth and realized that he really didn't seem as gentle as the princess.
Lose, lose, lose completely.
Just as she was about to retort, Lina had already pulled her over and held her in his arms. "No way~ My Dawn is the most gentle, auntie gives me a hug!"
Dawn was hugged so hard that she almost couldn't breathe, but she felt warm in her heart. "Well, Auntie Lina is better."
The real mother is not as good as the future mother-in-law series.
Can I say this? No.
But if you think about it in your mind, it's okay.
Johanna turned to Salvia with a gentle tone. "Um, Sha..."
Salvia said obediently, "Auntie, just call me Shasha."
Johanna took her hand. "Sasha, I heard Dawn say that you are a princess and you are usually very busy, right?"
Being held's hand, Salvia's heart felt inexplicably warm, and he nodded and replied:
"That's right. But today is business. The selection of a new champion. As a country under the rule of Sinnoh, we have to show up."
She paused, stuck out her tongue, and her movements were exactly the same as Dawn: "I ran here by myself this time, and the housekeeper didn't know."
Butler: The sky has fallen, the princess is missing!
Johanna looked at her with a hint of distress in his eyes. "My child, it's not easy for you either."
If you want to watch a game, you have to sneak out on your own. How strict is the control?
Salvia felt a slight movement in his heart, lowered his head and said softly, "Actually... it'll be fine once you get used to it."
Lina waved his hand and said boldly, "It's okay Sasha, just stay here! If someone comes looking for you, auntie will take care of it for you!"
If she can't handle it, why can't her son handle it?
Moreover, these are two Dawn!
When one is a daughter and the other is a daughter-in-law, the happiness is doubled!
"Thank you, auntie."
Salvia nodded obediently, so obediently that it made people want to pinch their faces.
Qing'an cleared his throat and interrupted at the right time, "Okay, okay, let's not talk about this anymore and let's watch the game."
The sensational atmosphere finally became less intense.
Off the court, in the player tunnel.
Xiaoyun and Aaron walked out of the passages at both ends at the same time and stepped onto the battlefield.
The eyes of the audience were instantly focused on the two of them!
"Aaron! Aaron! Aaron!"
The audience, especially the area for young women, erupted into deafening screams and cheers!
Its popularity is evident.
"Brother, come on!"
"Aaron brother is the most powerful!"
"Brother, don't be afraid even if you lose, we will always be there!"
Aaron waved his hands with a decent smile on his face, but he was complaining crazily in his heart:
What does it mean to not be afraid even if you lose? Do you even think I will lose?
I feel so tired for no reason.
"Brother Aaron is so popular, many people are supporting you."
Xiaoyun would like to send you a sincere compliment. This popularity is indeed quite strong.
"Brother, please stop making fun of me."
Aaron smiled bitterly and shook his head, lowered his voice, and said at a volume that only two people could hear:
"Don't you know what's going on with us? I just want to ask you a favor."
"You said."
Xiaoyun also lowered his voice to match his performance.
Aaron took a deep breath and carefully considered every word. "Hold on, don't push. Save some face for me."
That's all he asked for.
It's okay to lose, but don't make it too ugly for me to lose.
At least don't make my fans cry.
"That's natural."
Xiaoyun nodded cheerfully.
He understands that after all, he may still be a colleague in the future, so he can keep a line in his life so that they can meet each other easily in the future.
After all, Aaron is a nice person, and he beats people to tears. Can those female fans spare him?
So you have to take it easy.
Things like promoting a team, I'll think about it later when I have the opportunity.
Aaron (sad): So you will still be right...
The referee raised his flag high and said loudly:
"The game begins!"