Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

He then said:

"I'm saying, did you guys really not see today's match list? It's so easy."

Xia Yan scooped up a spoonful and carefully brought it to Sylveon's lips.

"Bu-i~~"

The little guy's eyes lit up instantly as he held the empty bowl, and he ate it all in one gulp.

Feeling the cool sensation in her mouth, Sylveon happily shivered.

The snow-white ribbons trembled.

Then he looked at Xia Yan with great interest.

Xia Yan tapped its little nose helplessly and said with a smile, "I figured it out a long time ago; the organizers were targeting me."

“We,” Watari added.

Xia Yan glanced at him sideways.

"You've only been here a few days, how dare you say that?"

"So what did they mean today?"

Daigo put down the empty bowl and said.

He ate so elegantly before, I don't know how he finished so quickly.

Xia Yan shrugged.

"How do I know? Maybe it really is completely random?"

Kona was actually the most "miserable" today.

But she was also the most composed.

"Anyway, the Kanto Elite Four is already full. If you want to sit in it, you have to fight your way up. The ranking in the Masters Tournament is secondary."

Upon hearing this, Wusong, Daye, and Aliu, who had been eliminated early on, glanced at Xia Yan and Xilona.

Xia Yan glanced at them, and the three of them immediately looked away in unison.

Why do I feel like Kikuno and Kelvin are more reliable?

As they were talking.

They all looked at the match list displayed on the large screen outside.

The stadium was exceptionally lively today.

There are several matches today that are particularly exciting to look forward to.

For example.

Natsuhiko versus Daigo.

Watari will face off against Shiba.

Cynthia versus Gosho.

Kona vs. Arderk.

Just looking at the match list makes it incredibly exciting.

Especially Kona.

He immediately encountered Adej, the champion of the Unova region.

Moreover, Xia Yan had no idea how Lorelei, an Ice-type, could win against Ardek, a Fire-type.

Even if he were to go up and give orders, he would still just lie flat.

Completely random?

Anyway, the people in this lounge don't believe it.

of course.

Those who have made it this far.

They are all top-tier trainers.

There isn't really a difference between easy and difficult to fight.

To be honest.

Apart from some veteran trainers and current Elite Four members and champions, all of the trainers who have made it to the top 32 are actually qualified to be the Elite Four members of a region.

After all, this is the World Masters Tournament. Xia Yan and his team are considered quite outstanding, but some veteran trainers have lived for so long, and that wasn't for nothing.

There's just one thing that Xia Yan and his group can't compare to.

That's the number of Pokémon.

The rules of the Masters Tournament are very advantageous for veteran trainers who have more Pokémon to rotate.

They can better choose the right Pokémon to match their team.

of course.

Ultimately, the Four Heavenly Kings are judged by their strength.

Even if some people don't rank highly, their abilities are widely recognized.

For example, there's Senri, who fought against Natsuhiko before, and then there's Sakaki later on.

and so.

Rankings are not important; what matters is demonstrating your abilities.

"I heard."

Daigo straightened his clothes.

After everyone's gaze had turned to him, he lowered his voice and slowly said:

"It seems that the league is actually planning some kind of Eight Masters Tournament, which seems to be aimed at determining the eight strongest trainers from all regions. The Elite Four members and champions from each region will participate."

"The Eight Masters Tournament?"

Several people looked at each other.

Xia Yan immediately thought of the Galar region.

how?

Is the Alliance already planning to open the Galar region?

And then there's the Masters 8 tournament. Is this meant to promote the Galar region, or to suppress it?

Considering that Ash Ketchum also became one of the Eight Masters in the end in the original work, Xia Yan wondered... was it reliable?

"However, I've only heard about it, so I can't be sure."

There's not a whisper of it yet.

Daigo only learned a few minor details by virtue of his status as the young master of the Devon Corporation.

may.

There's only a hint of it, but we don't know when it will actually be held.

"Let's focus on the present," Cynthia advised.

Their gazes fell on Daigo and Natsuhiko.

Nowadays.

These two are about to meet again.

It's time for Daigo to reveal his trump card, which he's been hiding for so long.

Daigo doesn't care about rankings; he doesn't need rankings to embellish his status.

He was happy just thinking about being able to have a match with Xia Yan today.

Actually, there are quite a few people who envy him.

For example, Lance, Lorelei, and Cynthia.

It's unclear whether they'll have another chance to meet Xia Yan given the current schedule.

"Congratulations to player Aju for winning! She has successfully advanced to the top 32 of the Masters Tournament!!"

As the host's impassioned words came over the loudspeaker, Natsuhiko and Daigo in the lounge stood up at the same time.

They looked at each other.

"It's our turn, Xia Yan."

Daigo said with a smile.

Xia Yan grinned and nodded slightly.

"Both of you need to keep going!"

Du called out.

Regardless of who wins or loses in the end, this will be their most anticipated match today.

In the contestants' tunnel.

Both of them gradually became serious, taking this match very seriously.

Although Natsuhiko and Daigo have faced off in matches.

But this time is different.

This time it's a 6v6 all-player battle mode, which places higher demands on their combat skills and overall abilities.

Xia Yan has always been the one with the strongest field combat ability, the most complete lineup configuration, and the highest overall quality among them.

Just the day before yesterday, in their battle against Giovanni, they demonstrated the strength of two Champion-level Pokémon.

For Daigo, the pressure is definitely greater.

But Daigo is not entirely without confidence.