Pokémon: Legendary Pokémon Simulator, Starting with Arceus

"Gotha!!"

"Oh no, Knight Snail, get out of the way!"

The trainer's words allowed the Snorlax to break free, but the blue, cold light wave was already in front of it, and its body began to freeze as it flew backward.

The freezing effect was triggered, and the subsequent water ripple hit, causing the ice to shatter upon impact with the ground.

The Knight Snail had not lost its fighting ability, but its lance was being swung wildly.

"Hurry up and recover, Knight Snail!"

"Oh no! The Knight Snail is confused after being frozen, but Gu Jingming shows no sign of stopping!"

"Goldfish means hammer!"

The mental hammer fell, and cracks and dust reappeared, but this time the Knight Snail did not rise again.

As the dust settled, the Knight Snail lay on the ground, its eyes now rounded.

"Knight Snail is unable to fight, Golduck wins!" the referee announced after the examination.

"It looks like this year's first qualifier has been decided—it's Gu Jingming, a third-year student! Let's cheer!"

The referee's words signaled the end of a tense match, and the audience finally relaxed. It was just too thrilling. The Knight Snail charged like a knight, Golduck countered, and then came the counterattack when it seemed like it was about to lose.

"Ohhhh!!!"

"This is so exciting! Pokémon battles are so much fun to watch!"

"Haha, it's always so comfortable every year. If the lowest one still looks good, the ones below are a bit lacking."

"Who said that? I think they each have their own merits. It's nice to watch the kids play, even though it's a bit like a game."

"Alright! Next, let's invite King Xiong to say a few words."

When Xiong Biao was about to speak, everyone quieted down, which is a tradition every time, as an expert would answer questions.

Listening to more things won't hurt; you can even say you heard the Heavenly King's teachings when you meet your friends later.

"Actually, there's not much to say. The Knight Snail is far stronger than Golduck, and its tactics are fine too."

"As for losing, it was just bad luck. If the Freeze Ray hadn't triggered its effect, the outcome might have been different."

"Gu Jingming or Golduck are really lucky, but as everyone knows, luck is part of skill."

"Some people can land all their skills, while others just miss with a triple water cannon attack. As for the negative effects of the skills, I've never seen one."

"However, luck is one thing, but it only works if the difference in strength is not too great. If the difference is extreme, don't even consider it, otherwise nothing will work, no matter how good the tactics are."

"It will be all for nothing then, so improving strength is the first priority. Of course, the trainer's strength is also very important."

After Xiong Biao finished speaking, he nodded in acknowledgment, and the commentator next to him quickly took over.

"Okay, thank you for your heartfelt words, King Xiong. It seems that neither of the contestants is perfect, and there is still a long way to go."

"So, in the end, I hope Gu Jingming can win the championship, and He Wenhao shouldn't be discouraged."

See you next year!

After the two contestants leave the field, the next two contestants will need to undergo a field inspection before entering the field, which will take about ten minutes.

The commentator, who hadn't been idle during this time, asked the dojo master next to him.

"By the way, does King Xiong think it's possible to avoid situations where the difference in strength isn't significant, but the person has exceptionally bad luck?"

"Sure, as long as you add enough bonds, there won't be any problem." Xiong Biao nodded and gave a universal formula.

If you're unlucky and have a lot of negative status effects, just add bonds and everything will be fine. As long as there's a temporary boost from bonds, everything will be alright.

"He Wenhao's Escavalier should have been trained outside, but he didn't train with Pokémon and didn't achieve a spiritual connection with them."

"Also, I want to complain a bit. It's better to learn what you're taught at home than what you learn outside. And better still, don't look for something that looks good but is useless. You're still too young."

*Ahem*, the commentator nudged Xiong Biao with his elbow, saying, "We're still streaming, so let's refrain from saying things like that."

Ignoring the commentator's slightly protruding belly, he revealed a nostalgic expression, "Speaking of which, I even had a spar with the champion over there before."

"I won't go into the specifics, but I'll just say one thing about the result: in official competitions, it's a close call, but in random battles with trainers, I'll dominate."

A calm sound echoed throughout the hall, followed by an even louder cheer after a deathly silence.

At the same time, everyone showed a proud expression. This was their own king, one of their own people. They were practically the best!

The more excited the audience was, the more awkward Xiong Meng felt—not because he was embarrassed or disgusted.

It's that awkward feeling when someone who usually maintains a certain attitude suddenly becomes very reliable.

Even so, it was the first time he had ever seen his father so domineering. When he said that last sentence, he had to admit that he was kind of cool!

"Alright, after a short ten minutes, the two contestants have arrived. Now, let's begin the introductions!"

"First up is last year's runner-up, and this year's favorite to win, senior Xiong Hunyu!"

Upon hearing the name, Xiong Meng was taken aback. Looking at the screen, he saw the burly man from before.

Oh, it's the second match. No wonder you're not here. Does that mean I have to leave too...?

Xiong Meng recalled the screen content from earlier. Hmm... he entered from this side; his seat was downstairs.

That's fine.

Let's see first, ten minutes is enough for him to get through.

"The second person at the bottom is our first new student, a sophomore named He Weijie!"

What's it like when newcomers clash with veterans? Enough chit-chat, let's choose the type! It's half conventional and half wild battle again, the final type is...

Xiong Hunyu crossed his arms and looked very relaxed, as if the type of player he chose had nothing to do with him, compared to the average-sized player opposite him.

He Weijie was already sweating profusely. The muscles opposite him were a bit intimidating. Looking at the fist that was as big as a casserole dish, he silently weighed in his mind how many blows he could take.

Please, please, please don't let it be a street fight...

"The results are in: it's a wild battle with trainers involved!!!"

Well, seeing the guy whose eyes were practically glowing green after hearing the result, He Weijie turned ashen-faced. He really had to test how many hits he could take.

"A match is won only if both the Pokémon and the Trainer are eliminated. In previous matches, there have been many instances where a team has turned the tide by relying solely on either the Trainer or the Pokémon."

"I wonder if He Weijie can do it, and whether a miracle will happen!"

Well, hearing the explanation made him even more flustered. What kind of situation is this? They've already assumed it will be very difficult for him, right? There are still production areas to come. As long as we choose good ones, there's still hope!

"The site type is out! Is it a bare rocky area, or a normal rocky area?"

Looking at the flat, undeveloped field, He Weijie felt utterly disheartened.

He Weijie really wants to ask if he can withdraw from the competition.

"You seem to be in a bit of a slump, but I won't let you have it. You're my responsibility, I respect you, so I'll give it my all!"

A powerful voice came through, along with those earnest, almost burning eyes.

No way! I'm a trainer who came here in my sophomore year of college. How can I give up on myself? There might be friends, parents, teachers, and classmates watching on TV or at the event.

We might lose, but... even if we lose, we'll fight with all our might!