Manor Lord of the Elf World

Chapter 232 The Champion and the Four Heavenly Kings
The hustle and bustle of the celebration gradually subsided.

In Raven City, tourists and locals were still enthusiastically discussing the recently concluded Alliance Conference.

Inside the castle, Raven sat on his throne, a faint smile on his face, his gaze fixed on the ground below.

There, five trainers who had just reached the pinnacle stood respectfully, their hearts filled with both excitement and trepidation.

They knew very well that from the moment His Majesty bestowed upon them the titles of Elite Four and Champion, they were no longer just ordinary trainers.

Elif stepped forward, unfurled a scroll of gilded edict, and smiled as well.

Congratulations everyone!

Anna, Xiaochun, Derek, and the others looked over excitedly.

"From this day forward, Anna is officially appointed Pokémon League Champion, in charge of all Pokémon-related matters within the kingdom!"

"Lucas, Raphael, Haru, and Derek, you four will become the Elite Four, guarding the four directions, maintaining order in the Unova region, assisting the Champion, and guiding humans and Pokémon forward together!"

"Yes!"

"As ordered!"

The five of them bowed in unison, their voices clear and firm.

Raven nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone, his tone casual as if he were giving a casual remark.

"Very good. From now on, the operation of gyms, the arrangement of events, the handling of trainers who violate regulations, and disputes involving wild Pokémon within the Unova Kingdom will all be entrusted to you."

Derek paused slightly, then couldn't help but ask:
"Your Majesty, then you..."

Raven smiled slightly: "I have more important things to do."

Everyone's expression tightened, and the rumors they had heard before immediately came to mind.

It is said that His Majesty enjoys researching new things, and the electric lights, steam trains, and other things that are now in use in the kingdom were all developed by His Majesty.

In an instant, the five powerful figures who had just been full of vigor suddenly felt as if they had taken on some incredible burden.

But what moved them even more was that His Majesty Raven trusted them so much.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" the crowd replied. "We will certainly not let Your Majesty down!"

Raven nodded in satisfaction: "Hmm, not bad. With you saying that, I'm relieved."

He paused, then added, his tone relaxed yet carrying an undeniable authority:
"Remember, just go for it. The entire United Kingdom will be your support. Just don't forget to improve your strength. I hope that this time next year, the five of you will still be standing here."

Upon hearing this, the group couldn't help but recall the words that His Majesty Raven had just spoken in the Grand Arena.

This immediately instilled a sense of urgency and pressure in them.

"Yes!"

Having explained everything, Raven did not linger any longer.

He rose, straightened his slightly pleated royal robes, and spoke with a hint of barely perceptible pleasure:

"Now that everything is settled, I'll head back. The Pokémon League Chairman will take care of the arrangements for the inauguration ceremony, personnel, and work content."

The president of the alliance is also one of his men.

After saying that, Raven said no more and, accompanied by Elif, turned and left.

Only the five newly appointed alliance leaders remained, staring at each other in bewilderment.

Only after the king's figure had completely disappeared did Derek let out a long sigh, looking at Anna with a wry smile:

"Champion... I have a feeling that our days ahead won't be too easy?"

Anna gazed in the direction Raven had left, her eyes filled with admiration and tenderness.

She gently stroked the championship medal on her chest, a confident smile playing on her lips:
“Of course, but isn’t the fact that His Majesty Raven can entrust everything to us the greatest proof of our capabilities?”

Xiaochun's eyes sparkled:

"That's right! We must achieve results and live up to His Majesty's trust!"

Lucas and Raphael exchanged a glance and nodded in unison.

Former rivals have now become partners fighting side by side.

The era of the United Kingdoms Alliance has only just begun!
Meanwhile, Raven, back in the castle, had already settled back into his familiar recliner.

The warm black tea was brought to his side again, and the bubble squirrel hopped and jumped onto his lap, acting all cute.

In the ecological park behind, the Pokémon are still leisurely and carefree.

In the distance, the sounds of commotion from the streets of Raven City could still be faintly heard.

Raven took a small sip of his black tea and closed his eyes contentedly.

perfect.

He'd won the championship, the Four Heavenly Kings were all together, and his troubles were finally over. From now on, he could finally live in peace—

The king, now a lazy bum, no longer needs to deal with government affairs or worry about trivial matters. He spends his days drinking tea, basking in the sun, and surrounded by Pokémon.

However... that's impossible!
The steamships that explored other lands have not yet returned, and there is a hidden crisis in the city of Ordron in the Kanto region. Raven has decided to rescue Aaron.

It also guided the establishment of the Pokémon League and Trainer system in the Kanto region to strengthen the connection between the two regions.

"Sigh, the task is arduous and the road ahead is long!" Thinking of these things, Raven couldn't help but sigh softly.

*
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

The morning in Raven City was still peaceful and serene, with sunlight streaming gently through the castle's stained-glass windows onto the carpet.

Raven, who rarely sleeps in, woke up naturally, stretched, and slowly walked to the terrace.

The foam squirrels had been waiting for a long time. One obediently handed over a warm towel, while the other held a freshly brewed Four Seasons Deer Black Tea, their movements so practiced as if they had been trained a thousand times.

“Your Majesty, the weather is pleasant this morning, and the flowers and leaves in the ecological garden are in full bloom. Would you like to take a short rest there?” Elif asked softly.

Raven took the teacup, took a small sip, and sighed contentedly, "No need, let's just bask in the sun here and enjoy the city scenery."

He leaned back in the soft recliner, his gaze casually drifting towards the Pokémon League headquarters in the distance.

There, it was already a scene of bustling activity.

Since taking office three days ago, Anna and the Four Heavenly Kings have been working almost non-stop.

The five of them faced a barrage of issues, including perfecting the league system, appointing gym leaders, handling wild Pokémon disturbances in various regions, verifying trainer qualifications, and even coordinating Pokémon Centers between towns.

At this moment, the Alliance meeting room is piled high with documents.

Anna sat in the main seat, quickly flipping through documents while calmly assigning tasks:
"Derek, you're in charge of mediating the conflict over the habitat of Dragon-type Pokémon in the western region!"

"Xiaochun, you will be in charge of overseeing the assessments for the Grass-type and Bug-type Gyms in the East."

“Lucas, reports of illegal poachers on the northern border. You take your men to handle it.”

"Raphael, draft a plan as soon as possible to protect the Pokémon in the southern seas!"

The four men felt a chill run down their spines, but they had no choice but to agree.

Derek rubbed his throbbing temples and said with a wry smile:
"His Majesty is quite leisurely, leaving all the Pokémon affairs of the entire kingdom to us. This is much more tiring than training."

However, with great power comes great responsibility. Since becoming one of the Four Heavenly Kings, Derek's reputation and status have improved, and he also receives a substantial monthly salary.

Derek is ready to bring his mother from Flying Cloud City to Raven City so they can live together there.

By doing this, I suppose he's at least made his mother's life better?
Hearing Derek's words, Xiaochun put down her pen and nodded in deep agreement: "Sigh, I also want to go home and get some rest!"

Raphael sighed helplessly, "I only slept for three hours last night."

Lucas slumped back in his chair, muttering, "If only I hadn't pushed myself so hard during the match..."

Anna couldn't help but chuckle as she listened to everyone's complaints.

She put down her pen and looked in the direction of the castle.

"His Majesty Raven has entrusted us with such an important responsibility, which is a sign of his trust. It is only right that we work hard. Besides, we can all get a good rest in a few days."

With the Lunar New Year approaching, the Pokémon League will also be on holiday.

At that time, they would be able to return home in glory, visit their parents, go to see relatives and friends, and show off their achievements in front of others.
"Hehe, everyone in town would never guess that I've now become one of the Four Heavenly Kings, working for His Majesty Raven!" Xiaochun could already imagine the shocked looks on everyone's faces when he returned to his hometown.

Derek also had a premonition.

A year ago, he was just a waiter working in a bar, but now he has become one of the Four Heavenly Kings. If everyone knew this, they would be very surprised, right?

Raphael wore a calm smile. Unlike the others, he came from a fallen noble family in Twin Dragons City. Now that he had become one of the Four Heavenly Kings, his family could rise again, right?

On the castle, Raven casually picked up a delicate dessert and fed it to the Volcarona and Dragonite that had come over, while listening to Elif casually report on the League's situation.

"Your Majesty, Champion Anna and the Elite Four have handled seventeen disputes caused by Pokémon in the past few days and suppressed three poaching gangs. The order within the kingdom has been initially stabilized."

Raven nodded slightly; the long-standing vacancy in the Unova Kingdom had finally been filled.

As for Pokémon poaching groups...

Raven felt utterly helpless about the matter.

Where there is buying and selling, there is harm. From the moment the trainer system was created, it meant that trainers had a huge demand for rare and powerful Pokémon.

Some aristocratic families are willing to spend a fortune to buy rare Pokémon so that their younger generations can get a head start...

People are driven by self-interest; even if he enacts the strictest laws, there will still be people who risk doing these things.

How should this matter be handled?

(End of this chapter)