"Just call me Sonia!"
Sonia's eyes widened when she smiled, "Doctor, it's still early. But I'm very excited to meet the legendary Sinnoh star."
"I have read many of your battle records and papers, especially the part about the bond phenomenon, which is very enlightening!"
Good news, I have met an academic fan.
Bad news, he doesn't like academics, Professor Rowan urged him to write these.
Xiaoyun murmured in his heart, keeping a polite smile on his face, "Learn from each other, I am also very interested in Dynamax from Galar."
"That's great! We must communicate well if we have the opportunity!" Sonia's eyes brightened even more.
"Okay, okay, let's talk about the academic discussion later."
Nessa interrupted the academic talks that the two were about to begin:
"You must be hungry after flying for so long, right? Let me take you to Wyndon, the most famous tea restaurant that I often go to! Their curry buns and cream fruit tarts are the best! The buns are delicious!"
She winked at Dawn slyly.
"Then I'm welcome."
Dawn is smiling.
The four of them chatted and laughed, taking Nessa's business car all the way to a Galar tea restaurant full of Galar's classic style located in the Wyndon central business district.
"Swinging Cat Tea Restaurant, the name is so cute."
Dawn looked at the Meowth pattern on the signboard holding a tea cup and smiled.
"His Poké Puff is also a must-have. You will feel better after eating it."
Sonia is apparently a regular visitor too.
The store has an elegant environment, filled with the aroma of coffee, black tea and baked snacks.
Nessa is a VIP, and the waiter directly led them to a quiet booth by the window.
After ordering the meal, Nessa took out a black wristband with a somewhat technological look from her fashionable chain bag and handed it to Xiaoyun.
"Here, I have already debugged the Dynamax Band you want. It is bound to your trainer ID, and then you can let Pokémon perform Dynamax."
"Thanks, Nessa."
Xiaoyun took the wristband, made of special material.
He put it on his left wrist, and the wristband automatically adjusted to the appropriate size. The red light flashed slightly, indicating that the binding was successful.
"Xiaoyun, do you really want to fight Raihan?"
Sonia asked curiously, while stirring the coffee in the cup with a spoon:
"That guy is very strong and is Leon's strong enemy. He takes the initiative to challenge you. It seems that he regards you as an important checkpoint on the road to Leon."
"Is Raihan the Dragon Storm who is known as Galar's strongest gym owner and ranked seventh in the world?"
Dawn asked, she also did some homework.
"Yes, it's him."
Nessa nodded:
"That guy's strength is incredible. Master Dragon-type, but his personality... is a bit narcissistic, noisy, and likes to make pomp and live broadcasts."
"But he is not a bad person, and the battle is also very pure. This time he challenges Xiaoyun. He probably wants to quickly improve his championship ranking by defeating high-ranking players, so that he can be qualified to challenge Leon as soon as possible."
"After all, he is seventh now."
Sonia added, "If he can defeat the second-ranked Xiaoyun, his points will skyrocket, and he may even directly break into the top four ranks."
"Sounds interesting."
Xiaoyun took a sip of the black tea just served by the waiter. It was mellow and slightly astringent, and tasted good.
"Just in time, I also want to try Dynamax from Galar. Fighting against this strongest gym leader is a good touchstone."
"You are really calm."
Nessa holds his chin:
"That guy Raihan, even Leon finds it difficult, especially his ace Duraludon, which is astonishingly powerful when combined with Dynamax's tactics."
"Duraludon ah..."
Xiaoyun is thoughtful.
Steel + Dragon-type, with excellent resistance and wide impact area, is a tough nut to crack.
However, there are many guys he can deal with.
"By the way, your game is tomorrow afternoon at Wyndon Stadium's sideshow."
Sonia called up the schedule on her phone, "It has been officially announced and tickets will be sold out in seconds."
"The discussion on the Internet is very hot now. The topic of Sinnoh Champion VS Dragon Storm has reached the top of the search. Many people are guessing who you will send to fight."
"Tomorrow afternoon? So soon?"
Dawn was a little surprised.
"The challenge arrangement of the championship is like this, it is very efficient."
Nessa explained:
"After all, players come from all over the world, and time is precious. Moreover, this kind of high-ranking competition attracts a lot of attention, and the group wants to arrange it as soon as possible to satisfy the audience."
A few people were chatting when the door of the restaurant was pushed open and the wind chime rang softly.
A tall man wearing a purple cape and a trademark peaked cap, with a confident and uninhibited smile on his face, strode in.
His appearance instantly attracted the attention of almost everyone in the store, triggering a burst of low exclamations and whispers.
"It's Leon champion!"
"Leon! It's really him!"
"Why is he here?"
Galar champion, Leon, who is known as the invincible, actually appeared in this tea restaurant.
Leon's eyes swept across the store, and soon Lock-On spotted Xiaoyun's table. The smile on his face widened and he walked straight over.
"Hey! Sonia, Nessa, Xiaoyun and this is... Miss Dawn, right? Nice to meet you."
Leon said hello naturally, pulled up a chair and sat down.
"Eh? Why are you here? Isn't there a sponsor event today?"
Sonia asked in surprise, looking at the time.
"The event is over, and the Sinnoh champion has personally visited. I, the Galar champion, naturally have to entertain me."
Leon smiled and looked at Xiaoyun, his eyes full of unabashed fighting spirit:
"Finally, I've been waiting for you, Xiaoyun. When I saw the preview of the battle between you and Raihan, I knew there was something good to watch."
"Mr. Leon, I have long admired you."
Xiaoyun nodded friendly.
Although they are both champions, Leon ranks first, but Xiaoyun does not feel inferior to him.
This is an equal dialogue between strong men.
"Just call me Leon. Sir, that's too weird. We are all netizens after all."
Leon waved his hand, very easy-going.
"Then you're welcome, Leon."
Xiaoyun Follow what is good.
(List of champion group members: Du, Steven, Diantha, Wallace, Iris, Alder (retired and regular diver), Cynthia, Leon, Xiaoyun (perennially peeking at the screen), the occasionally bubbling Ash (Alola was pulled in after winning the championship), etc.)
"I'm looking forward to tomorrow's game."
Leon leans forward slightly, eyes sharp:
"Raihan, that guy, has been studying for a long time in order to defeat me."
"This time he challenges you because he wants to see if his dragon is still effective against dragons from other regions."
"Dragon? I don't just use Dragon-type."
Xiaoyun raised his eyebrows. To be honest, the strongest Dragon-type in his team was Aerodactyl.
But without Bond Phenomenon, this guy is just a fake dragon.
"Hahaha, I know. But those big guys in your team give people Pressure no worse than Dragon-type."
Leon laughed and said, "To be honest, I really want to play against you right now. I want to see what kind of Ember can explode on Galar's court."
His eyes burned with pure fighting enthusiasm,
It was a fighting spirit similar to Ash, but more concentrated.
"But, let's leave it to the end."
Leon suppressed the impulse and restored his hearty smile:
"Our battle should be carried out on a grander stage, under everyone's attention."
"Of course."
Xiaoyun also smiled, with absolute confidence in that smile, "I also want to know how strong the invincible Leon is. I hope you won't let me down."
"Hahaha! That's cool! I just like your temper!"
Leon patted Xiaoyun on the shoulder:
"Then it's agreed. Before that, don't lose to that guy Raihan. If you can't even get past him, I'll be disappointed."
"Don't worry, I will win."
Xiaoyun's answer is simple and direct.
"By the way, this is for you."
Leon took out a small box from the inner pocket of his cloak and pushed it to Xiaoyun.
"It's... a meeting gift and a welcome ticket to the Galar battle feast."
Do you have pockets in your cloak?
Xiaoyun resisted complaining and opened the box. Inside was a Badge with a strange shape and shimmering light.
"This is the special game viewing Badge. With it, you can enter any non-enclosed area of the Galar arena, including the player backstage and some special viewing seats. It will be more convenient to watch games in the future."
Leon explained, "Of course, I think you would rather be on the field than in the audience."
"Thank you very much."
Xiaoyun Hold Badge. This Present is very practical and represents the approval of Leon.
"Okay, I won't interrupt you to enjoy afternoon tea. I have a business event to show my face. I wish you all a happy time at Galar."
Leon pulled up his cloak again, waved to a few people, and left in a hurry as when he came, leaving behind a room full of admiring looks and whispers.
"...Leon He is still the same, always the center of attention wherever he goes." Sonia smiled helplessly, but her eyes were filled with pride.
"But he is really busy. It feels much busier than when Xiaoyun was at Sinnoh."
Dawn sighed. If Xiaoyun was as busy with business activities and official duties as Leon all day long, then she would definitely not have as much time to travel together now.
Paul: There are always people carrying a heavy burden forward.
"However, his evaluation of Xiaoyun is really high." Nessa looked at Xiaoyun with complicated eyes. "We haven't officially fought yet, but we already regard you as an opponent who must stay in the final showdown."
"Xiaoyun, how far is your strength?"
"Won't you know after watching it tomorrow?"
Xiaoyun smiled and did not answer directly. He just cut a small piece of cream fruit tart and handed it to Dawn's mouth. "Here, try this. It tastes really good."
Dawn blushed slightly, and under the narrow gazes of Nessa and Sonia, he opened his mouth and ate.
The next day, afternoon, Wyndon Stadium.
The huge arena, which can accommodate tens of thousands of people, is now packed with seats and the crowds are buzzing.
The huge circular screen broadcasts the scenes and explanations in the venue in real time.
The topic of Sinnoh Champion VS Dragon Storm has already detonated the entire battle circle of Galar and even the world.
On one side is a super new star who emerged from nowhere, Fury Cutter Elite Four, and reached the top Sinnoh.
On the other side is the strongest gym leader who dominates the Galar gym, is ranked seventh in the world, and is known for his strong strength.
The collision of two top styles from different regions, and the Dynamax system of the Sinnoh champion will make its debut in the competition.
"Dear viewers! I've kept you waiting for so long!!!"
The host's voice, through the top-notch sound system, instantly ignited the atmosphere.
"First of all, let us welcome the challenger! The Dragon Master from Galar, in charge of Hammerlocke Stadium, who controls storms and gravel!"
"Dragon Storm, Raihan!!!"
"Raihan! Raihan! Raihan!"
Amid the deafening cheers of the home audience,
A figure strode out of the players' tunnel.
He was tall, wearing a special black athletic suit with dragon patterns and a coat casually draped over it, with a confident and uninhibited smile on his face.
Raihan walked to one end of the field, stood still, and looked towards the opposite passage, his eyes full of unabashed desire to challenge.
"And Raihan player's opponent today!"
The host extended his voice:
"Sinnoh Region comes from far away, the young king who has reached the championship with incredible growth speed and strong strength! Player Xiaoyun!!!"
"Xiaoyun! Xiaoyun! Xiaoyun!"
Although playing away from home, Xiaoyun's popularity is obviously not low.
In particular, many viewers who watched his Sinnoh championship battle video were attracted by his tactically changeable and imaginative fighting style.
Of course, the fan group from Sinnoh is also indispensable.
Xiaoyun walked out calmly from the other side of the passage.
Today he wore a trainer's uniform that facilitates movement, and wore the newly acquired Dynamax Band on his wrist, facing Raihan across the field.
The two people's eyes met in the air, as if there were invisible electric currents and Ember bursting out.
"Well, before the game starts, as usual, I would like to ask contestant Raihan to give a few opening remarks to today's opponent."
The host turned to Raihan.
"Hey! Sinnoh's champion brother! Welcome to Galar, to my home court of Raihan!"
Raihan grinned, and his voice spread throughout the audience through the Rotom loudspeaker:
"To be honest, I originally planned to knock on that guy Leon's door and drag him down from his invincible throne. After all, the only one who can defeat Leon is me, Raihan!"
"But!"
Raihan changed the topic, pointed his finger at Xiaoyun, and his eyes became sharp:
"That guy Leon, as well as those old men, all praise you very much, saying that you are the strongest competitor in the future and the one who may shake Leon's status."
"This makes me very unhappy. Leon's throne should be shaken by me!
"So, I changed my mind."
"Deal with you first, and use this victory as my strongest clarion call to declare war on Leon again!"
"And your ranking will be the best step for me to step onto the throne!!"
Swagger, confident, full of home ground Pressure.
"Oh ho ho!"
The audience burst into even more enthusiastic cheers and whistles. This is the Raihan they like, always full of passion and always full of confidence!
The host looked at Xiaoyun:
"So, contestant Xiaoyun, what is your response?"
Xiaoyun just spoke calmly, and the voice came out through the loudspeaker, but it carried a strange clarity and power that could overwhelm the noise:
"Are you done?"
Three simple words made the boiling arena slightly quiet.
"Your ambitions, your goals, have nothing to do with me."
Xiaoyun looked directly at Raihan. There was no anger at Taunt in his eyes, only a condescending calmness, as if he was looking at a noisy child.
"I'm standing here for one reason only: to accept the challenge and win."
"I'm tired of sitting in my current position. If I want to win, I'll win first place."
"So, don't get involved."
Boom--!!!
It seemed like an even more violent sound exploded instantly!
Xiaoyun This short and domineering response is like a bomb dropped into a frying pan!
There are no gorgeous rhetoric, no inciting emotions, only the purest and most direct declaration and confidence! This is the character of a champion!
"Ahhh! Xiaoyun is so handsome!"
"I'm tired of sitting in second place! If you want to take it, take first place! It's so crazy! I like it!"
"Raihan's face turned green!"
"This is called duel! The art of language!"
The smile on Raihan's face froze for a moment, and then became more excited:
"Okay! Very good! This is decent! A strong opponent is interesting to defeat! Then let me see, how can you stop me from Block!"