Elf: I Am a Farmer

Gadria led everyone to the hall on the first floor of the Battle Castle, where a group of trainers had already gathered.

These trainers have all passed the Battle Castle's test and are qualified to participate in this Battle Castle event.

"That's right, Elite Four member Caldaria, and Sinnoh Champion Cynthia is here too!"

"Yes, there's also Karene, the champion of the Kalos region, Lian Wu, the fighting champion of our Unova region, and Kiwi, the gym leader from Raven City!"

"We're so lucky to have met so many celebrities here!"

"Yes, yes, I just watched Miss Xiaoju'er's fashion show a few days ago, I didn't expect to see her again so soon!"

With the arrival of Cattleya and her group, the scene suddenly became somewhat out of control, and the once quiet hall suddenly became noisy.

Chiba Kaede could understand the trainers' reactions perfectly. If he were to suddenly encounter so many heavyweight figures, he would also be extremely shocked.

As for Chiba Kaede and Mira, they became nothing more than background figures for Gadria and the others; nobody recognized them at all.

So, the two of them wisely walked quietly to a secluded corner, not intending to ride the wave of attention.

"Xiao Feng, do you think I've passed the selection?"

After arriving at a corner, Mira asked with some hesitation.

Mira was not invited by Cattleya, so she actually needed to pass the test of the battle castle before she could come here.

However, because she met Gadriya directly by following Xiaoju'er, she arrived here without completing the test.

So after looking around at the powerful trainers, Mira felt uneasy, unsure of what to do in her situation.

"You don't need to worry about it. Since you're already here, it proves that you're qualified to participate in the upcoming activities."

Chiba Kaede knew that neither Gadriya nor the butler Ishiran would cause Mira trouble over such a small matter; it was simply that Mira was overthinking things.

"I now declare today's Battle Castle event officially open. Please follow me to the actual battle arena, where you will now participate in an elimination tournament."

"Next, you will participate in a 1v1 elimination tournament until the strongest player in this event is determined. Since you can only use one Pokémon in each match, please take it seriously."

"To increase the fun of this event, with the consent of the participants, we have decided to allow the top four participants to challenge one of the Champion or Elite Four trainers present in a 1v1 Pokémon battle."

"If there are no objections, let's begin the number drawing immediately!"

After the butler Shi Lan and the others lowered their voices a little, they spoke up.

"What a grand gesture!"

After listening silently to what the butler, Shi Lan, had said, Chiba Kaede couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

It's important to know that every champion and Elite Four member is someone that trainers in their respective regions look up to. Unless they are willing, other trainers who want to challenge them must first win the regional league championship before they can even qualify for the challenge.

Moreover, this qualification only allows one to challenge the Elite Four trainers of the League. Only after successfully defeating one of the Elite Four in an official challenge and becoming one of the Elite Four can one continue to challenge the League Champion.

Of course, this kind of challenge is more formal; it's a challenge initiated by trainers for the highest honor.

Private challenges are more casual, but generally require the other party's approval.

This shows how prestigious the League Champion and Elite Four are. Trainers rarely even encounter the Elite Four, let alone the League Champion.

Actually, when the event was first organized, Cattleya only agreed to let the winner of the event challenge her.

She just didn't expect that Cynthia and Karen would come to see her, and even Renwu, who was like an elder to her, would happen to come to see her, which is why so many important people are here today.

Moreover, after hearing that Gadria had worked very hard to organize this event, Cynthia and the other two even took the lead in suggesting that they could also contribute to the event.

Caldea naturally wouldn't refuse. She felt that after today, the impact of this event would shock the entire Unova region, and her Battle Castle would become the first choice for many trainers.

It was under such a fortuitous coincidence that the trainers present had the opportunity to challenge the champion and the Elite Four.

This piqued Chiba Kaede's interest, even though she had initially been somewhat indifferent.

Unlike previous private battles, he wanted Swellow, now a Totem Pokémon, to challenge Cynthia's Garchomp once again.

Swellow's strength is now vastly different from before. Although it will be very difficult to defeat Cynthia's ace Pokémon Garchomp, it will at least be able to make Garchomp take things seriously.

That's right. Even though Swellow has become a dominant Pokémon, Chiba Maple wasn't very confident that it could defeat Cynthia's Garchomp.

Soon, the trainers, filled with excitement, began the first round of competition, organized by the butler Shilan.

Including Chiba Kaede and Mira, there are a total of 36 challengers here, which can be divided into 18 groups for battle.

Chiba Kaede drew number 7, which is considered a relatively early number. Since it's a 1v1 Pokémon battle, it will be his turn to enter the arena soon.

"Phew, thank goodness I didn't draw you as my opponent in the first round, or I would have been in real trouble!"

Mira, who was standing to the side, breathed a long sigh of relief when she saw that she had drawn the number 16.

Mira was well aware of Chiba Kaede's strength; in her current state, she most likely couldn't win.

After everyone had drawn their numbers, the event hosted by Cattleya officially began.

"Flame King, use high temperature and heavy pressure!"

"Toad King, use the water cannon!"

"King Yanwu, don't give up, stand up!"

As a boy's somewhat indignant shout rang out, the match was drawing to a close.

Chiba Kaede watched the duel intently, and he couldn't help but feel a bit emotional. He felt that the trainers in the Unova region were generally stronger than those in his own Hoenn region.

This is largely due to the affluent economy of the cooperative region. In the Unova region, where skyscrapers are everywhere, trainers have fewer concerns and can pursue their dreams more freely.

Unlike the Hoenn region, where many new trainers struggle with the costs of their journey and their Pokémon's travels, there are many trainers who, even after embarking on their journeys, find themselves in a different environment.

Since only one Pokémon can be sent out per match, it was soon Chiba Kaede's turn, and his opponent was a boy of similar age to him.

"Hello, I'm Kazushi, it's an honor to have this match with you!"

The boy greeted Chiba Kaede very politely.

Thanks to Kazuya's composure, Chiba Kaede and Kazuya didn't appear to be at odds. There was a harmonious feeling between them, as if they weren't rivals but long-time friends. (End of Chapter)