Alola's sunshine cannot keep people away after all.
That's not to say that Alola is not good. The blue sea, blue sky, white sand and coconut shadows, and warm and simple folk customs are indeed a holiday paradise.
Dawn even stuffed several cans of Tiantian and Pinap Berry juice into the suitcase before leaving, preparing to take them back to his best friend Zoey.
Zoey: Dawnie, you finally remembered me!
As the saying goes, vacation is like money in your pocket, it is always spent faster than earned.
What's more, Paul, whose communication frequency is comparable to that of a humanoid debt collection AI, has been upgraded from an initial reminder to a warning.
His vacation is over.
After all, the files on the champion's desk have been piled up so much that they can block people's attention.
Returning to Sinnoh, what greeted Xiaoyun was naturally the classic cold face of Paul, as well as a large number of Pokémon League official documents waiting for approval.
Just like a credit card bill that comes on time every month, it will never be late or absent.
However, this time Paul did not turn on the taunt mode as usual because he saw the ring on Dawn's hand.
That Dianchy ring is particularly dazzling.
"Congratulations."
Apart from work, he has a good personal relationship with Xiaoyun.
My friend is engaged, and due to emotional reasons, it is not easy for him to say some unpleasant things with a straight face.
After all, she just proposed, and as soon as she came back, she made her work overtime until the early hours of the morning.
Let him go this time and let him feel comfortable for a few more days.
A few days later, Lily of the Valley Island.
Outside the window is the vast blue sea of Suzuland Port, with seagulls soaring, while indoors is a completely different and relaxing scene.
Today is a good day.
A team-building activity that was improvised but responded quickly by all members kicked off.
Participants: Current Sinnoh Elite Four, the champion himself and his family members.
Team building project, Alola's live broadcast.
"Today is Alola League, the first generation champion Ash, facing off against Alola, the legendary king of the ring, Masked Royal! Who is the real number one Alola Region!"
On one side of the room, on a giant high-definition screen that almost occupies the entire wall, a live broadcast of the main stadium of Alola Manaro, thousands of miles away, is being played with 4K ultra-high definition and top-notch surround sound effects.
The arena on the screen is the main arena of Manalo Conference. After expansion, it is enough to accommodate this 6V6 all-member battle that is destined to go down in history.
In the stands, the enthusiasm of the Alola people almost overflowed the screen, and cheering sticks of various colors almost formed a sea.
Yes, Alola League The first Manalo Conference has come to a successful conclusion.
And the final winner is none other than Ash!
This is also the first championship test match after the establishment of Alola League. The new champion Ash will challenge the undefeated ring legend, Masked Royal.
At this moment, Kukui has revealed his identity as Masked Royal, Illusion, and faces everyone as a doctor.
No more pretending, I'm showing off my cards!
But the people are still shouting the name Masked Royal. Although his identity is public, the image of the mysterious and powerful king of the ring has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
For example, Kukui's wife Professor Burnet prefers Kukui's masked appearance.
Xiaoyun: You two are playing in a very foreign style~
"Hey, the battle is not small. That kid Ash is also promising. He really managed to win a championship title."
Flint was sitting cross-legged on Limber's extra-large lazy sofa, holding a bag of spicy potato chips in his hand, with a tone of ridicule like an old friend.
After all, we are all acquaintances, and we will all be in the same circle from now on.
"Masked Royal, I heard that he is indeed incredibly strong, and his reputation among the people of Alola is extremely high."
Aaron is sitting on a gaming chair, playing with a Poké Ball in his hand.
"This masked man showed up in the previous Unova tournament."
Lucian held a cup of steaming Ceylon black tea in his hand, with calm and deep eyes. He looked at Xiaoyun nestled in the largest sofa.
"I believe that our champion should have the most say regarding the strength of this opponent."
Faced with Lucian's ridicule, Xiaoyun could only say:
"There is no doubt about the strength of the researchers."
The most capable people are civil servants, this is normal.
"No matter what, let's fight! Fight! Ash, let me see your limit!"
Flint roared urgently.
Paul did not participate in the discussion. He chose a dark corner and stood against the wall without looking away from the screen.
He wanted to see what the quality of Ash, the "Alola Champion" was, and whether there was any moisture.
Dawn sat next to Xiaoyun, holding a cup of hot tea in his hand, quietly listening to everyone's chat.
After she came back from Alola, she looked better. The beach, sunshine, and Xiaoyun's daily "feeding" made her look radiant.
It's not that I'm fat, it's that I'm "moistened by happiness".
The kind of radiance that radiates from the inside out is more effective than any cosmetics.
"Game--begin!"
In the video, the referee's voice sounded loudly, instantly drawing everyone's attention back to the screen.
Round 1: Torracat VS Incineroar!
Kukui is not polite, the first one is Incineroar, one of the aces!
As soon as the majestic, muscular figure full of Pressure appeared, it showed an overwhelming advantage, forcing Ash's Torracat to retreat step by step, surrounded by dangers.
Darkest Lariat is powerful and heavy, Flare Blitz is terrifyingly powerful, and its fighting style is wild and precise, like a gladiator who has experienced hundreds of battles.
"Wow! This Incineroar is very well bred!"
Flint sat up straight, his eyes shining:
"I'm afraid only my Infernape can touch these muscle lines and combat consciousness."
As a Fire-type expert, he can better see the essence of Incineroar flame control and Fighting type skills.
"This is not the same magnitude. Incineroar is the final evolutionary form, and Torracat is still the second stage. Although they are both Fire-type in terms of attributes, their strength, speed, and defense are all crushed.
Aaron frowned and didn't understand why there was a second evolution of Pokémon in this kind of competition.
Ash sent it for the first time. Isn't this a gift?
"If it were him, he wouldn't be able to calculate it according to common sense."
Paul took the words, he knew that Ash loved to play with these unevolved Pokémon and did not like Ash's uncalculated fighting style.
But sometimes I have to admit that this guy can often create incredible miracles.
Sure enough, Ash and Torracat showed touching tenacity and obsession.
It was knocked down again and again, and got up again and again, with the fire burning in its eyes never extinguished.
"This persistence... is very similar to Ash's style."
Lucian took a sip of black tea and his eyes flashed slightly under his glasses:
"Don't calculate the winning rate, just focus on the opponent in front of you and the belief in winning. To a certain extent, this is a very luxurious and inefficient way of fighting."
"That's right! That's it! Torracat, come on! Let them see our Guts!"
On the screen, Ash suddenly raised his right hand high, and the fire Z on his wrist burst out with bright light!
His eyes, like Torracat on the court, were burning with blazing flames.
"Z-Move, Inferno Overdrive!"
"Meow ho...!"
Torracat looked up to the sky and screamed, turning all his physical strength, will, and Covet's desire for victory into a Red fireball that seemed to be able to burn everything, and smashed towards Incineroar!
Kukui's eyes flashed, and he also raised his right hand high, and his wrist also lit up with the light of fire!
"Incineroar, let's come too! Let them see the real flame!"
"Super extreme, explosive bomb!!"
"Roar!!"
Not to be outdone, Incineroar condensed a dark red fireball that was equally huge, but more solid and full of explosive power, and faced it head-on!
Boom boom boom!!
A huge fireball exploded in the center of the field, flames shot into the sky, and the entire field was dyed red.
"Incineroar! Hell thrust!"
"Torracat! Use Payback!"
In the thick smoke and fire, two figures collided brazenly!
Scratch, covered with energy, and Torracat's decisive claw strike that exchanged damage for injury, fought together!
Two Fire-type Pokémon, in the sea of fire, used up their last strength to strike the final blow.
Boom--!!!
In the final battle, Torracat defeated the evolved Incineroar and completed its evolution!
The body is elongated, the muscles become stronger, the hair becomes thicker and more powerful, and the flame pattern on the forehead becomes more intense!
Incineroar!
"Roar!"
He just raised his head and let out a roar, then fell straight back.
After completing the evolution, I also exhausted my physical strength.
"Well done! The weak defeated the strong! This is the battle of passionate men! Well done!"
Flint waved his fists excitedly, he likes this kind of passionate and extreme fighting style.
Paul frowned almost imperceptibly, silently jotting down the tactical notes in his heart.
Ash style tactics, emotional variables have a great impact on the winning rate.
Not scientific, but it works!
"Using the last bit of strength to defeat the opponent opened up the situation for the team. Ash is amazing."
Dawn said softly.
"At the beginning, replace Kukui's trump card Pokémon and Ash. No matter what you do, you won't lose money in this transaction."
Xiaoyun But I remember that it took a lot of effort for the original Ash to defeat Incineroar, and now he can actually do it in a one-on-one battle.
It seems that the growth of Ash in Alola is greater than he expected.
Round 2:
Dusk Lycanroc VS Braviary
Kukui dispatched Braviary, relying on air superiority and Flying-type's advantage, constantly launched Air Slash from high altitudes, and the offensive was like a wave.
Ash's Lycanroc demonstrated amazing terrain utilization capabilities and the precise strikes of Rock-type's moves.
It makes use of the rock pillars and undulating terrain of the site to flexibly jump and dodge, and at the same time conducts precise counterattacks with Stone Edge.
"Beautiful air blockade! This Lycanroc controls the energy of Rock-type very well!"
This kind of tactic that is proficient in calculation and good at using rules and skill effects is very suitable for Lucian.
"Facing Flying-type, Rock-type already has attribute advantages. The key is whether it can hit."
Paul Analytic said, "This Lycanroc's Stone Edge has obviously undergone special training."
Sure enough, when Braviary swooped down with another menacing Brave Bird, Lycanroc did not dodge, but used his body to bear the blow!
"Now!" Ash shouted.
"Lycanroc, Counter!!"
Lycanroc flew upside down, Sheer Force twisted his body in the air, and turned all the Tackle force and damage he had just endured into a Tackle wave of condensed energy, which finally hit Braviary with Sturdy!
Boom bang!!
Braviary, crash!
"Use stillness to stop and strike later! Not bad."
Paul nodded slightly, very satisfied with Ash's current behavior.
Finally it's not the same Endeavor as before.
Lucian also nodded. "Use your strengths and avoid weaknesses, seize the weaknesses and win with one strike. This is a smart fight."
Round 3: Lycanroc VS Venusaur
Kukui sent out Venusaur, a typical tank + expendable player.
Giga Drain extracted the little physical strength left, and Solar Beam gave Stockpile a fatal blow.
Soon, the invincible Lycanroc... fell down.
Ash sent out Rowlet, but fell into a hard fight.
Rowlet is small and flexible, but its attack power is difficult to cause fatal damage to the thick-skinned Venusaur.
If you want to use your flying advantage to peck at close range, you will be forced back by Venusaur's range-based Vine Whip. The scene was very passive for a time.
"Weaknesses in physical strength, defense, and attack..."
Flint watched things flying around on the screen, but couldn't find a breakthrough. Instead, he was hit several times by Vine Whip, who looked a little embarrassed. Rowlet:
"Ash and this Rowlet don't look like they are good at attacking. This game is going to be difficult."
"Ability of Rowlet is Overgrow, right? Is Ash betting on this? Looking for an opportunity to strike a fatal blow."
Aaron is thoughtful.
"It's too risky. Venusaur's battery life is extremely strong. Rowlet can't take down that blow."
Lucian is not optimistic about this strategy.
However, the brain circuit of Ash has never been intelligible to ordinary people.
"Rowlet, Brave Bird!"
Rowlet's body was wrapped in blue energy and turned into a blue meteor, rushing towards Venusaur.
"Venusaur! Catch it!"
Venusaur did not hide, but opened its bud. The huge bud was like a mouth, swallowing the energy of Rowlet and Brave Bird together.
"Ah! Rowlet was eaten!"
Ash was stunned for a while.
"Venusaur, Solar Beam!"
Kukui waved his hand violently.
The moment Rowlet was swallowed, Venusaur began to condense Solar Beam.
The energy in the flower buds gathers more and more, and becomes stronger and stronger, and dazzling white light shines through the gaps in the flower buds.
"Mumu!!"
At this time, there was a crisp cry.
The bud exploded! Along with the light beam Spit Up, there was also a pile of feathers!
However, just when everyone thought Rowlet was in danger, the figure of Rowlet emerged from the pile of shed skin and feathers.
Flint was stunned. "This is all okay!"
Xiaoyun was happy. "This is Ash's style."
This is the unique Disguise Rowlet.
It's a pity that although Disguise Rowlet escaped a disaster, facing an opponent of Venusaur's size, he was ultimately defeated due to excessive consumption and weak attacks.
The game continues with climaxes one after another.
Facing Venusaur with amazing battery life of Kukui, Ash sent out Mythical Pokémon that he conquered in Alola.
Melmetal!
As soon as this Steel-type monster appears, it displays its terrifying power and extraordinary defense!
It took Solar Beam hard, then opened the door with a double-click of the steel fist, and then used Flash Cannon to defeat Venusaur, completely showing the card of Mythical Pokémon!
Immediately afterwards, Kukui sent Empoleon, intending to have a head-on battle with Melmetal.
But Melmetal still relied on his strong strength and Iron Fist Ability to completely suppress Empoleon.
Finally, he won with a double strike of steel fist.
Melmetal completed the double kill with great momentum!