Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

It seems like Daigo also wants to build one?

I don't know if it's just my imagination.

"Let's go."

Cynthia gently brushed aside the hanging ribbons, noticing that someone had already noticed their presence, and said...

Led by staff, the group then entered the spectacular arena through the athletes' passage.

The Masters Tournament is different from other tournaments.

In other competitions, the organizers are always the biggest, and whatever they say goes.

But who among those who can participate in the Masters Tournament isn't a celebrity in their respective region?

They have both popularity and ability, so their treatment is significantly different.

This separate lounge alone is completely different from the competitions I've participated in before.

The quiet and spacious room features a huge, floor-to-ceiling window that offers a panoramic view of the entire stadium, allowing you to have a bird's-eye view of the entire venue from the window.

A soft leather sofa, a high-hanging crystal chandelier, and fruits and vegetables covered in dew on the table.

There was even a small bar with various drinks on display.

"Tsk tsk, the treatment at the Masters tournament is really different."

After taking a break, Xia Yan couldn't help but sigh.

The renovation cost of just this one lounge must have been close to ten million yuan, right?

and this.

This is just the rest room for a few people in their group. Who knows how many rest rooms the other contestants will need?

Daigo gave him a strange look.

After thinking about it, he still said:

"I paid extra."

Xia Yan: "..."

I told you so.

Otherwise, the Kanto Alliance would be too rich and too extravagant.

In the spacious lounge, the group threw out Poké Balls and summoned their respective Pokémon.

"Chocolate!"

As soon as Pokkis came out, he was immediately stunned by the luxurious decorations of the lounge.

"Osooos~~"

Several of the more lively little ones immediately pressed themselves against the huge window, gazing at the outside world with their mouths agape and their eyes filled with excitement.

Are they going to compete in such a venue?

I'm so excited just thinking about it!

Xia Yan and his friends were already quite familiar with each other's Pokémon, and with Togekiss and Sylveon acting as intermediaries, they quickly became quite a handful.

"Dan Di, what are these Pokémon of yours...?"

The only newcomer, Leon, had several Pokémon that Lorelei and the others found somewhat puzzling, as they didn't recognize them.

"Ice-Treading Puppet, Thunderous Ape, Thousand Faces Avatar, and Cinderace—these are all Galar Pokémon, right?"

Xia Yan glanced at Dan Di's Pokémon and said with great interest.

Although Dan Di is a few years younger than them, he debuted earlier, and with the strong support of Loz from the Marokol Alliance Group, as well as the Green Gate opened by the General Alliance, his strength is by no means weak.

As expected, he will be one of the youngest of the eight masters besides Alice and the protagonist Ash.

"Xia Yan, do you know Galar?" Dante's eyes lit up.

After spending a day together, Dan Di had gone from calling Xia Yan "Master Xia Yan" to simply "Xia Yan," and their relationship had become much closer.

"After becoming one of the Four Heavenly Kings, I know a little more," Xia Yan casually made up.

The group suddenly realized.

Only Cynthia seemed lost in thought.

How could she not know?

Because the departments and tasks they are responsible for are different?

However, none of them thought much of it.

After all, Xia Yan also has a pseudo-legendary Pokémon from the Galar region, Dragapult.

"The Galar region? I really want to have a match with you, Leon."

Wataru's fighting spirit had long been hard to suppress.

"I really want to have a match with you, A-Du."

As fellow fighters, Dan-te's fighting spirit was in no way inferior to Wataru's.

Xia Yan glanced at Du.

If Du doesn't hold back, with his current strength, he should be able to easily defeat the Pill Emperor.

Even in the later stages, it's hard to say who would win in a fight between Du and Dan Di.

In the original story, Lance's Dynamax Red Gyarados lost to Leon's Dynamax, which left Xia Yan speechless.

Leon's Charizard doesn't use "Water Charge" to breathe fire, so it's absurd that the "Water Tail" after Dragon Dance boost couldn't kill Charizard.

of course.

If it's the Alliance's intention to promote the Galar region and deliberately cede it as a stepping stone for Dan, then Xia Yan has nothing to say.

But now.

There is still a big gap between Dan-di and Du.

However, Xia Yan and his group's conversation ended quickly.

As thunderous cheers erupted from both sides of the ring, the atmosphere at the scene instantly exploded.

It was much more intense than the peak of the fight between Xia Yan and Ju Zi.

This is what a Masters tournament should be like.

The world's top competition.

The cheers from everyone grew increasingly enthusiastic under the host's deliberate guidance.

Today is not only the opening ceremony, but also the first day of competition.

after all.

These audience members have already spent so much time just getting in; it's impossible for them to just watch an opening ceremony.

"Let's go."

Xia Yan waved his hand.

Since it's the opening ceremony, these "masters" who participated in the competition should at least make an appearance.

This is quite different from previous events.

and.

Each contestant was required to bring a Pokémon with them on stage, making it a collective debut.

"First of all, let's welcome the current Elite Four from the Kanto region, Elite Four member Black—!! and his partner—Blastoise!!

wow——

As the event is held in the Kanto region, it's reasonable that the Kanto Elite Four are the first to appear.

Simultaneously.

This was also the first time Xia Yan had met a current Kanto Tenno other than Kikuko.

He was a middle-aged man with stubble and a somewhat颓废 (颓废 is a difficult word to translate directly, but it implies a sense of listlessness, apathy, or a sense of being worn out) appearance.

But this appearance, coupled with his weathered eyes, makes him an absolute heartthrob.

It is undeniable that the Kanto region has the largest audience because it is located in the Kanto region.

As each contestant walked out of the contestant tunnel, they appeared under the spotlight, amidst waves of cheers that never ceased.

In this atmosphere, even for some contestants who were not very familiar to the audience, the audience showed their most sincere enthusiasm.

Although the loudness of the sound may be slightly different, it obviously does not have any impact.

Sometimes, these audience members are just so adorable.

"Next, let's welcome the 'Dragon Messenger' from the Kanto region, Lance—!! and his partner—Dragonite!!!"

Whoosh—!

Wataru is very popular, and the cheers he receives are no less than those for the Four Heavenly Kings.

And then.

Lorelei arrives with Laplace, and Tsubaki arrives with King Thorn Dragon...

When Steven appeared with Shiny Metagross, the cheers reached another climax.

"Now, let's welcome the current Elite Four from the Sinnoh region, Elite Four member Natsuhiko—!! and his partner—Togekiss!!"

"King Xia Yan!! King Xia Yan!! King Xia Yan!!"

Xia Yan's popularity was already terrifying at this point.

He was originally from Kanto and was a student of Kikuko and Professor Oak, so he was quite popular in Kanto.

Not long ago, he handled the emergency in Enchantress City in the Johto region and even summoned Reshiram, making him an idol for many young trainers in the Johto region.

In addition, Igor, the president of the Sinnoh League, has been promoting and publicizing Xia Yan online.

In Kanto alone, Natsuhiko's popularity may not be as high as Wataru's.