Even Sinnoh champions have to work hard.

With both Lily of the Tentacles and Kingdra falling, the atmosphere on the field became quite heated.

Wow, that's really strong. At the last moment, Kingdra managed to forcefully replace Lily of the same level as itself. It's incredibly powerful. Righteously, I clenched my hands. Poliwrath's hard-earned advantage has been lost. Now, all I have left are Butterfree, which has just entered the early stage of the Gym level, Salamence, and Charizard, which I'll use as my ace against Dragonair.

On paper, they are at a complete disadvantage, a far from optimistic situation. However, Zheng Yilan has no intention of giving up. If there is any regret, then...

With a righteous and awe-inspiring expression, she looked towards the audience. If she had any regrets, it would be that someone who should have been sitting in the audience was not here.

teacher……

Righteous and resolute, she found herself yearning for a figure she shouldn't be longing for. Despite being a married man, he stirred her heart, making her miss him.

If the teacher were here, would I be able to become stronger?

Shaking her head to banish such unrealistic thoughts, she looked at Yu Long Lingxi with even greater determination, determined to defeat her opponent and prove her excellence to her teacher!

Linran is looking at me! Linran is looking at me! Completely unaware that Linran is thinking about another married man, Yulong Lingxi is extremely excited. To her, Linran's aggressive gaze gives her a feeling of excitement, as if he can see right through her clothes.

This feels so good! No, I need to calm down. I'm still in the game. I can only enjoy this feeling after the game is over!

"Go, and win this victory for me, Crimson-Faced Dragon!"

Here it comes! The legendary, most shameful Dragon-type Pokémon, the Noodle-Eating Dragon! Of course, in the game, the Red-faced Dragon is indeed an unbelievably weak Pokémon. As a pure Dragon-type Pokémon, its base stat total is less than 500, truly living up to its title as the shameful Dragon-type Pokémon.

Of course, reality is separate from the game. In actual Pokémon battles, although Reddra can't compete with pseudo-legendary Dragon-type Pokémon like Dragonite and Salamence, its large and powerful body and immense strength still make it a pretty good Pokémon.

Of course, they weren't particularly outstanding, especially within the Yulong Lingxi team, where their strength was at the bottom.

Of course, despite being at the bottom of the rankings, their dojo-level peak strength is undeniable, making them an opponent that absolutely needs to be dealt with seriously. So, who should we use?

Charizard is ruled out first. Although using his ace Charizard would be enough to defeat the opponent, he doesn't want to waste any of Charizard's stamina before the final battle against Dragonair. So, among the remaining Pokémon, Salamence and Beautifly are the most logical choices. Dragon-type Pokémon are naturally weak against each other, and Salamence, as a pseudo-legendary Dragon-type, has a clear advantage in speed and power. Although its level is lower, its ferocity and the advantages of its superior Dragon-type stat more than compensate.

However, his intuition told him that he couldn't make this choice. There was some kind of trap involved. Red-faced Dragon had only appeared once or twice in previous competitions, and he knew very little about the data of this Pokémon. Moreover, he felt very uneasy about the sixth Pokémon that had not yet appeared.

"Go ahead, it's your choice, Hunting Swallowtail!"

what!

Yu Long Lingxi was a little surprised. In this Pokémon battle environment where information is equivalent to battle strength, she had always had a good grasp of her Pokémon's information. Those guys in the League shouldn't have dared to leak her information.

"Linran, are you aware of my Red-faced Dragon's Shark Skin trait?"

Without any hesitation, Yu Long Lingxi revealed the characteristics of her Pokémon. Originally, she intended to trick the righteous Salamence, but since the other party seemed to have seen through her trick, it would be more dignified to just say it openly.

"What? Your Red-faced Dragon has the Shark Skin ability?" Justice was taken aback. Her intuition saved her once again. A Red-faced Dragon with the Shark Skin ability can passively inflict damage on the opponent when attacked. If she had confidently chosen Salamence just now, another major force of her team might have been severely damaged when facing the Red-faced Dragon.

"Don't you know?" Yu Long Lingxi was a little confused by Zheng Yilan's thought process. If he didn't know that his Red-faced Dragon's characteristic was sharkskin, why didn't he choose to simply and cleanly finish off his opponent's Bloodwing Wyvern?

But now is not the time to dwell on these things. What she needs to do now is to defeat her opponent as much as possible. Lingxi's eyes flashed again. In fact, she doesn't use the costly Dragon Control Power in every battle, but when facing an opponent of Linran's caliber, she has no choice but to fight with all her might.

The second update will be coming soon.

Chapter 62 A Second Trip to Dragon Island

"It feels so good to see the bright sky again." Kazama Shiramo stretched lazily as he rode on Lugia, which had reverted to its original form. It wasn't that he was unhappy while underwater, but rather that humans generally prefer the feeling of sunlight.

This is determined by evolution. Humans, as a species, generally prefer places with light. Of course, the dark feeling can indeed bring more excitement and ambiguity. However, the excitement and ambiguity that humans like require a man and a woman to establish feelings for each other, which is why there are always more heretics in movie theaters.

Seeing the sunlight again made Kazama Shiramo feel very comfortable, especially after being spent the whole night in the dark and damp environment by Kyogre and Lugia. The feeling of being bathed in sunlight on the sea again made him feel a warm sensation spreading through his limbs, which he thoroughly enjoyed.

The only drawback was that Lugia was unwilling to bring him out in her human form again, and instead chose to revert to her original form so that Kazama Shiramo could ride on her back and fly out.

While Lugia's true form is undeniably cool, it always feels like something's missing. Kazama Shiramo had originally wanted to hold Lugia's hand and watch the sunrise, but after Lugia reverted to its true form, it seemed like just a simple trainer and Pokémon.

Wait, when did I start to accept that my relationship with Lugia wasn't just that of a trainer and a Pokémon?

"Lugia, do you really not want to revert to your original form?"

"No, let me go back into my Poké Ball. Flygon will carry you the rest of the way."

After saying that, Lugia didn't wait for Kazama Shiramo's reply and went back into its Poké Ball. Lugia's disappearance caught Kazama Shiramo off guard, but he quickly used his psychic powers to adjust himself and floated on the water.

Lugia seems to have been driven to despair by Kyogre, and she's not quite the same as before. I feel like Lugia in this state would have a very high success rate if she tried to learn some weird and wonderful techniques.

Where to go now? Unable to solve Lugia's problem for the time being, Kazama Shiramo stroked his chin, deep in thought. Looking at the time, even if Flygon were incredibly fast, rushing to the Indigo Plateau at full speed wouldn't be enough to catch his precious apprentice's championship match. He could only cheer her on mentally. He hoped that when he returned, he would see Xiao Linran win a championship.

"Let's go check out Dragon Island first," Kazama Shiramo decided after a moment's thought. If he missed the Rinno Grand Prix, rushing back to Indigo Plateau now wouldn't allow him to join the excitement. It was better to go to Dragon Island first. After all, Dragon Island was a pillar of the Dragon-riding families and quite important; it was also the League's main source of Dragonite. Although the Lugia crisis had been resolved, Kazama Shiramo still wanted to check if there were any oversights.

Moreover, from another perspective, Dragon Island is a beautiful and pleasant place with clear waters and lush mountains. It also provides an opportunity to spend time alone with Lugia and to comfort the somewhat withdrawn Lugia.

If they rush back to Indigo Plateau at this time, there won't be much time left for Kazama Shiramo to comfort Lugia, and by then it will be difficult to get Lugia, who is withdrawn in its Poké Ball, out.

Speaking of which... Kazama Shiromo thought about it carefully. Flygon, Froslass, Gardevoir, Kyogre, and Lugia—before he knew it, he had accumulated five Pokémon with him. If he got one more, he could even find someone to play a 6v6 all-out battle.

Six is ​​just the upper limit for a Pokémon trainer. After all, a Pokémon trainer's energy is limited. Taking care of six Pokémon is about the limit, and commanding six Pokémon at the same time is also about the limit for a normal trainer. Of course, this upper limit is not mandatory. Reality is not a game. It is impossible for such a ridiculous thing as being forcibly teleported to the Pokémon Center if you carry more than six Pokémon.

The upper limit here is a scientifically determined number chosen by the League after years of measurement, and it has proven to be the most reasonable number for the vast majority of trainers. Of course, there are always exceptions, just like Kazama Shiramo successfully sustained himself by commanding twelve legendary trainers in one battle. Although the burden of that battle was extremely difficult for him, it also shows that the rules set by the League are not absolute, but only apply to most ordinary trainers.

However, since eight years ago, Kazama Shiromo has never carried more than two Pokémon. Now, looking at it, his team has unknowingly reached five members, and the lineup is almost too luxurious.

However, none of these are the key points. Fengji, Bai Mo, summoned the white-and-gold-patterned desert dragonfly again, and the old friend affectionately nuzzled against Fengjian Bai Mo's body with its neck.

"Stop rubbing against me, sweetie, it's time to go. We're heading to Dragon Island!"

The desert dragonfly flapped its dragon wings wildly, creating huge waves, and flew off into the distance towards Dragon Island.

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Dragon Island still has a lot to do after last night's storm.

Although no casualties were reported on Dragon Island last night thanks to Kazama Shiramo's timely arrival, the damage caused by the storm was still significant. Many Dragonite nests were destroyed, flooded, and became uninhabitable. They are now rebuilding their homes in full swing.

In fact, it wasn't just the Dragonite's little house that was in trouble; the houses where the others lived, including the second and third, also had many problems. Of course, it was impossible to find a renovation company on Dragon Island. Fortunately, although they were quite old, they were still in good health. With the help of the enthusiastic Dragonite and their Pokémon, they were able to calmly repair their little houses and make them barely usable.

They have already notified the Royal Dragon Family that the next group of people delivering supplies will also handle these matters.

Overall, the atmosphere on Dragonite Island was very good. Everyone was very kind. Even if their nest was destroyed, they would find a way to rebuild it. There was no way that any troublemaker would want the God of the Sea to pay them back.

Everyone was basking in the joy of having emerged unscathed from the stormy night, except for one person on Dragon Island—oh no, one dragon—who seemed to be lovesick.

P.S. If the heavens hadn't given birth to my fallen leaves and white ink, the book's blade would be like a long night. I roar: Bring the blade!

Chapter 63 has finally been logged into the backend.

On Dragon Island, the Dragonite leader's residence was located on the highest peak's rock wall. It was not flooded or damaged in any other way. While other Pokémon were busy rebuilding their new homes, the Dragonite leader sat alone by the central lake, lost in thought.

Normally, the kind-hearted Dragonite's wife would certainly not mind helping the Dragonite clan rebuild their home, but right now she really doesn't feel like it.

When a person is deeply missing someone, it is difficult to calm down. This principle also applies to Pokémon. The Dragonite leader felt a mix of emotions.

She understands this feeling within herself, which is why she feels confused.

The image of that white-clad youth from that day, his expression and words, are still vivid in my mind. Is this... the feeling of being moved?

Yes, unlike those naive young Pokémon, the Dragonite leader was very clear that she had fallen for that trainer. The image of that shiny Flygon descending from the sky was deeply imprinted in her heart.

That's precisely why I'm puzzled. I'm way past the age of having this kind of telepathic attraction with a trainer. I've already had a trainer and have no intention of finding one. Yet, I've inexplicably developed feelings for this trainer whose name I don't even know. This feeling is so strange. What kind of emotion is this?

I really don't understand. Is this really a Pokémon's affection for its trainer? But this restless feeling inside me can't be faked...

"Roar!" A clear dragon's roar echoed through the sky. This was definitely not the cry of a Dragonite. The Dragonite leader instinctively looked up at the sky, and sure enough...

A desert dragonfly, the only one of its kind the Dragonite leader had ever seen. Its white body was long and elegant, and an invisible aura of power was gathering within its golden markings.

With its azure eyes fixed on the sky and the island, behind Flygon, a champion-level dragonfly with one foot in the realm of gods, a figure that the Dragonite leader had been longing for appeared on Dragon Island.

He's back? Did he persuade the raging sea god? What an excellent trainer! Quickly use the leader to look thoughtfully in the direction where Kazama Shirai fell.

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"Thank you so much, Lord Kazama. If you hadn't arrived in time, Dragon Island would have suffered heavy losses, and I would have been too ashamed to face the head of the family." Ni San led Kazama Shiromo, who had already landed on Dragon Island, toward his residence, intending to invite Kazama Shiromo to have some tea.

Ersansan's words were not flattery or mere politeness; he was genuinely grateful to Kazama Shiromo. If Lugia's madness continued, Dragon Island would likely suffer heavy losses. This was the pillar industry of the Dragon Royal Family. If something really happened to Dragon Island, although it wasn't his fault, Du wouldn't blame them. At most, he would go and fight Kazama Shiromo and ask him why he didn't take care of his wife. But Ersansan himself would still feel guilty.

"I can't say I'm grateful. I'm partly to blame for how things turned out this way. I'd feel guilty if something happened here." Kazama Shiramo wasn't lying. After all, this place wasn't just the mainstay of the Dragon Taming Clan, but also the gathering place for one-third of the world's Dragonite. If Lugia destroyed this place, Kazama Shiramo would really feel guilty.

"Let's not talk about these things. Fortunately, there were no casualties on the island, which is a blessing in disguise. As for any other losses, they are minor issues." As Ersansan spoke, he led Kazama Shiromo to his residence: "It's a bit simple here, please don't mind it, Lord Kazama."

"How could that be?" Kazama Shiromo smiled. Although he was never short of money and his material life was never lacking, he was also definitely not a picky person. In fact, in the world of Pokémon, most trainers who travel around from the age of ten are not pampered. Apart from a few who treat travel as a vacation, most trainers have excellent resistance to the wild survival environment.

Moreover, Kazama Shiro felt that Ni San San was being genuinely modest, saying things like "my humble abode is simple and humble." However, judging from the damage to the house, although it was relatively small, the wood and other materials were of the highest quality. The decorations inside the house were simple yet stylish, showing that a lot of effort had been put into it.

The wooden tables and chairs displayed outside are clearly made of high-quality wood. Even the grain of the wood on these tables and chairs is the same, proving that they are definitely from the same large tree. Such a set of furniture is not cheap.

This way of saying that one's humble abode is simple is similar to the way an ancient official in a certain country would say that he has nothing but empty sleeves and a bare house.

Sitting here watching two or three people brew tea is undeniably a pleasure. The environment here is truly beautiful, and the aroma of tea wafting through the tranquil atmosphere makes one envious of the lifestyle here.

"I'm a little envious of you guys. It must feel so good to be able to enjoy your retirement here."

"To live out one's days in peace and tranquility, Lord Kazami, you are right to say that." Nisan stroked his beard and smiled. However, what Kazami Shiromo said was not wrong. The entire Dragon Island would not experience an unexpected situation for decades. Under normal circumstances, coming here would indeed be like retiring.

"But what you said is not wrong. This is indeed a good place. With the Dragon Clan taking care of our living supplies, we don't have to worry about anything. It's perfect for old men like us who have no desires to live a carefree life here. Moreover, with a wise and brave leader, the Dragonite Clan, there's nothing for us to worry about."

"The leader? Are you referring to that Dragonite?" Kazama Shiromo recalled the woman in yellow who hadn't fled at all when faced with the towering waves that day. Although she had transformed into human form, Kazama Shiromo recognized her at a glance as a champion-level Dragonite.

"She is indeed very brave. Facing such a deadly situation, she didn't back down even for a second." Kazama Shiramo's tone was full of praise for the Dragonite leader. Not every leader of a clan has this kind of awareness to sacrifice for the clan. Some bad leaders even just ride on their own kind and bully others. Leaders like her who are willing to sacrifice for the clan are not only rare, but also very few.

"Roar!" Just as Nisan and Kazama Shiro were still gossiping behind others' backs, the main character arrived.

The most frustrating thing about P.S. isn't writer's block, but rather when you finally finish writing something only to find you can't log into the backend, and you're already working on the second update.

Apology

Regarding my suspicion that the author of "My Substitute is Thanos" was manipulating data, I apologize now. The author personally contacted me to explain and also did some verification. It turns out this is an alternate account of an established author on Qidian, with a built-in fan base. Given various factors, the results are understandable. The click-to-recommend ratio subsequently increased, so it seems this book is an exception, unlike those manipulated accounts.

I'm not afraid of being embarrassed. I'm not using my main account to talk about this because I'm trying to find fault. After explaining things clearly, I'm the one who got slapped in the face. If this were a typical overpowered protagonist on a web novel, a rich second-generation like me who gets slapped in the face would probably be a standard supporting character, right? 2333333.

Well, it's good that things have been clarified. Anyway, it was my fault this time. I apologize to the author, and this can also be considered an indirect way of promoting the book. Those who are interested in the invincible protagonist genre can check it out. I also sent myself a pair of panties as an apology.

Without further ado, the update will be coming soon.

Chapter 65 Master can call me Oboro

"What is it that you seek?"

"I'm just following Lord Kazami around."

Do you think you'll become stronger by staying by my side?

Yes, that's right.