Elf: Starting as the Fighting Gym Master, and being entangled by Nancy.

Chapter 455 Cattleya: I'm angry!
Kanto region, Quartz Plateau.

"So that's how the United States views N... I see..."

Looking at the message that Cattleya had sent him.

Li Xuan began to think.

Although the United States League has assigned two champion reserves.

but.

In fact, we take public opinion into consideration more often.

In N's case, it would be very difficult to become the champion before gaining the recognition of the local residents.

"Strange, logically speaking, shouldn't defeating the Elite Four and then fighting the current champion be enough to directly become the champion? Why is the Unova region going through this unnecessary trouble?"

Xiao Yin, who didn't participate, took Li Xuan's spot. He also knew the current situation in the Unova region. Based on his understanding of the League Champion selection, shouldn't Tauros choose whoever is in charge?
"I don't know either. The United States Federation probably has its own considerations. If N doesn't become the champion, he can come to the Kanto region. Right, Damaranchi-senpai?"

Li Xuan looked at D'Amaranchi.

The latter remained cheerful.

"That's right. If the United States Alliance doesn't like N, then our Kanto Alliance will have no choice but to take in this homeless child."

Damaranchi grinned, almost bursting with joy.

That's the holder of the first-level god Zekrom.

It would be a really great thing to be able to follow them and become a trainer in the Kanto region.

Even if N is faking it, they still have enough strength to stop N from doing bad things.

In other words, if we can successfully recruit N, it would be a really great thing!

"Master Li Xuan, what do you think is the probability of N coming to our Kanto region?"

Damaranchi squinted at Li Xuan.

“I think it’s pretty big. If the local residents of the Unova region really ostracize N, I think if we extend an olive branch to him at that time, he will definitely join our Kanto region.”

Li Xuan also had his own considerations.

Well known.

N is a very pure person.

He knows who is good to him.

In situations like this, where "the entire region stands against him," a helping hand would definitely move him to tears.

Of course, things haven't gotten to that point yet.

Li Xuan had no idea what the residents of the Unova region were thinking.

drip...

The phone rang again.

【Gardelia: Li Xuan, why aren't you replying to my messages? If you don't reply soon, I'm going to get angry! (.)】

When Gadalia saw that Li Xuan wouldn't reply to her message, she almost got angry again.

Fortunately, I knew what kind of person Li Xuan was.

If someone doesn't reply to your messages, they're definitely busy with something.

So she sent this message and waited for Li Xuan to reply when he had time.

Sure enough, Li Xuan replied immediately after seeing the message from Jiadeliya.

[Dojo Abandoned Monkey: Hey hey, I just talked to Senior Damaranchi about something. I know about N, thank you so much for telling me.]

[Dojo Abandoned Monkey: I've been really busy lately... Once I've finished dealing with things in Hoenn, I'll definitely head straight from Hoenn to Unova to find you!]

【The Monkey Who Abandoned the World at the Dojo: >o】

Li Xuan sent three messages in a row.

First, apologize and explain the reason, then make a big promise, and finally send a cute emoticon.

This combination of punches, though somewhat crude, did manage to appease Cattleya considerably.

[Cadelia: Hmph~ I thought you missed me, but all you messaged me was to ask about that guy. I'm angry~ What do you say we do about it?]

【Cattleya: (｀⌒メ)ノ】

Fearing that Li Xuan might take her coquettishness seriously, Jia Deliya added another emoticon to prevent Li Xuan from thinking she was angry.

[The Abandoned Monkey of the Dojo: Let me think... How about I make you a video call tonight when I have some free time? And since the Quartz Convention is starting recently, I remember there are some DIY bracelet shops around here. How about I make you a whole bracelet and send it to you later?]

Li Xuan glanced at the map showing the distribution of vendors during the Quartz Conference.

One of these shops sells handmade bracelets.

Li Xuan had never given a girl a gift before. He only remembered that in his previous life, a girl told him that if he wanted to give a girl a gift, he could give her a homemade bracelet.

What was it called again...?

Oh right, the gift is valued for its sincerity, not its price.

So, thinking back on it, I sent this message to Gadria.

I wonder if Cattleya will like it.

【Cadelia: !!!】

[Gardelia: I've never received a homemade bracelet before, so I'm really looking forward to it! Thank you, meow~]

【Cadelia:】

Gadalia is really looking forward to the bracelet.

The jewelry she buys is all made by big brands.

This is the first time I've seen something like what Li Xuan described.

Moreover, Li Xuan made it himself!

I did it myself!
It's one of a kind!

It's just like a Polaroid camera.

Apart from the evo series instant cameras, all the other instant cameras produce unique photos!
If Li Xuan wants to give it to me, it means that it is a bracelet that belongs only to me!
Before anything even started, Gadria had already begun to make connections.

[The Abandoned Monkey of the Dojo: OK, after the opening ceremony, I'll find a place to get you a bunch of them. But it might take a while; I need to pick out which ones are suitable for you.]

[Cadelia: No problem, meow, I'll always be waiting for you, meow!]

[Gardelia: Then I won't bother you anymore! Looking forward to seeing the bracelet~ Mwah~]

【Cadelia: (><)/】

After sending the message, Jia Deliya logged off.

On the Quartz Plateau, Li Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He was just chatting with Gadriya and was genuinely afraid of saying something wrong.

He hadn't chatted with girls much before, and the fact that Jia Deliya had just sent him a message saying she was angry had really startled him.

However, seeing the emojis that followed, Li Xuan knew that Gadalia was simply being coquettish.

Ok……

Indeed, it's easier to deal with someone who's straightforward.

The reason Li Xuan doesn't interact much with girls is because he's afraid of guessing.

He guessed wrong and then made the girl angry.

You have to coax them when they're really angry.

It will take a lot of time then.

One wrong move and you can easily become a simp.

Being a simp is unacceptable.

Speaking of simps.

Li Xuan thought of the previous pig-licking incident—stir-fried pig.

After being lectured by Reshiram, Fried Pig is now completely oblivious to the female pig and has become "Pig Flame," the fire-breathing nature god.

According to that ranking system, he belongs to the level of a Grand Master Pig.

"I wonder how Fried Pig is doing at the dojo."

Li Xuan felt a little nostalgic for the Pokémon in the gym.

It had only been three or four days, but Li Xuan felt like almost half a month had passed.

"Oh, by the way, Damaranchi-senpai, what should I do if I want to take all the Pokémon from the gym with me when I go out later?"

Li Xuan looked at Damaranchi. He knew he would be carrying a lot of Pokémon when he went out, and regardless of whether he would actually cause a gang fight, he would definitely have to bring them along.

"Oh? Is Li Xuan going on another long trip? Normally, a trainer can only bring six Pokémon. Even the Elite Four champions of various regions follow this rule." Damaranchi was right.

Even the villains in various regions only have six Pokémon with them.

Even if it's not explicitly stated, it becomes an unwritten rule.

If someone starts this trend, they will definitely be attacked by the masses.

But.

Li Xuan understood the unspoken meaning in D'Amaranchine's words.

He said "normally speaking," so there must be some abnormal situations.

We're all adults; those who know, know.

We can't say it outright, we can only speak in riddles.

We can't let anyone with ulterior motives overhear this and record it; if they release it, we'll be in deep trouble!

"I remember Professor Oak collaborated with professors from various regions to invent a portable carrying box. This box was linked to a subspace teleportation system, allowing for remote teleportation of Rotom and Porygon carried inside, enabling users to switch Pokémon anytime, anywhere."

This matter was personally spearheaded by D'Amaranchi.

"Oh! The power of science is truly great!"

Li Xuan knew what this thing was.

This is the Pokémon Box in the game, which allows you to switch Pokémon anytime, anywhere, making it truly convenient for trainers!
But did I expect the Pokémon Box to be released so soon?

It sounds pretty good.

"Dadamaranchi-senpai, when will this Pokémon Box be released?"

Li Xuan couldn't wait to use the [Pokémon Box].

"Hey, this little box can't be exposed to light yet. I'll save one for you after it's actually built."

Damaranchi made a hushed gesture.

"Oh, this? I know that the little box can't be exposed to light. I'll try it out after I finish making it."

Li Xuan nodded slightly.

The two of them were speaking in a kind of slang that sounded like secret code, which Xiao Yin, who was standing next to them, found impressive but didn't quite understand.

"Alright, the torchbearer runners are coming in, and the opening ceremony is about to officially begin."

D'Amaranch sat back down, looked towards the entrance, and waited for the runners to enter.

"Speaking of which, has Gym Leader Li Xuan taken a liking to any trainer?"

While waiting, Damaranchi didn't forget to find topics to talk about.

"Well, Mr. Damaranchi, are you simply saying you're optimistic about them, or are you saying you're optimistic about which player will win the championship?"

Li Xuan smacked his lips.

If you're simply optimistic about something, then choosing a bus is like choosing a jack-of-all-trades.

If you ask who you think will win the championship, then there's only one choice.

I understand everything I understand.

"Then naturally it is the trainer that you, Master Li Xuan, have chosen."

Damaranch stroked his beard and shook his head: "The champion of this year's Quartz Conference, whether it's you or me, should already have a candidate in mind, right?"

"It really is."

Li Xuan gave a wry smile and said without hesitation, "If we're just talking about promising trainers, then I think the three from Pallet Town are all pretty good."

The Pallet Town trio.

That is, Ash, Gary, and Blue.

Even though Xiao Lan has been gone from Pallet Town for a long time, her registered residence is still in Pallet Town.

This was discovered during the investigation; it wasn't a big secret.

"Indeed, if it weren't for that person, the champion of this year's Quartz Conference would have been chosen from these three."

Damaranchi also favors all three.

There was just a hint of regret in his tone.

Unfortunately, these three encountered an "evil" outsider who came specifically to participate in the baby contest and fry fish.

"Senior Damaranchi, do you think it's possible that after he goes back and starts the tournament, I can go and 'smash' some fish?"

Li Xuan made a joke.

“It’s good that Gym Leader Li Xuan has this idea. But you are, after all, a trainer from our Kanto region… so, you understand?”

Damaranchi winked at Li Xuan.

"You mean, I shouldn't participate?"

"No, what I mean is, remember to disguise yourself when you participate in the competition. Look at that guy over there, he's dressed up to hide his identity."

Damaranchi gestured toward the direction of the Royal Masks.

"That's true. Then I'll wear a mask and go fry fish too."

Li Xuan nodded, still joking.

The Royal Masked Man dresses up so that others won't know his identity.

However, to others, this behavior seemed a bit like trying to hide something obvious.

You're here to fry fish, yet you're still hiding your identity.

When participating in the competition, the household registration information was written clearly. What's the difference between concealing it and not concealing it at all?

Aren't you afraid that local trainers will come and retaliate against the fish?
Of course, these are some comments from Kanto residents online.

Li Xuan knew why the Royal Masked Man needed to conceal his identity.

"Master Li Xuan truly wins my heart."

D'Amaranchi smiled.

Li Xuan smiled too.

Xiao Yin, Yu Long Du: ?
What are those two laughing at?
The two people standing behind the two looked at each other and saw the same helplessness in each other's eyes.

"Uncle Du, you've worked hard managing the league all these years."

"It's not hard work, it's just that life is tough. Little Silver, you've worked hard managing the dojo these past few days."

Li Xuan, Damaranchi: ...

We're still here!
Besides, didn't you realize we were joking?!

……

……

Soon, the torchbearer runners entered the stadium.

The runner is Ash Ketchum, which is exactly the same as in the original work.

There's not much to say about the opening ceremony.

After the fire was lit, it was the turn of the Four Heavenly Kings, Damaranchi, and others to speak.

The difference is...

This time, Li Xuan also gave a speech.

"Cough cough..."

Standing on the podium, Li Xuan was still a little nervous.

Looking at the group of contestants below, Li Xuan cleared his throat and calmed himself before finishing his speech.

The whole process was thrilling but ultimately safe, and thankfully the outcome was good.

Back in the audience.

Li Xuan was still dragging his feet a bit.

"Darlanch, please don't ask me to give these kinds of speeches anymore."

Li Xuan let out a long breath and forced a smile at Damaranchi.

"Hehehe, young people should give more speeches. There will definitely be more occasions like this where you need to step up."

Damaranchi gave Li Xuan a deep look.

Li Xuan scratched his head and just chuckled a few times in agreement.

"By the way, Master Li Xuan, the Ether Foundation seems to be looking for you."

(End of this chapter)