Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

"Adek, that's very thoughtful of you."

Professor Oak remarked with a hint of emotion.

"Hahahaha—did you see through me, Xuecheng?"

Upon hearing this, Adek's hearty laughter echoed down the corridor.

Miss Joey, who had originally intended to offer a word of advice, was so frightened upon seeing that it was Adek that she fell silent.

This guy is notorious for teasing Joey.

Professor Oak chuckled and shook his head. "It's not just me who noticed. Do you think that kid didn't?"

As he spoke, he gestured with his eyes towards Xia Yan, who was lying on the hospital bed.

Adek scratched his head, exhaled, and struck a pose as if he had "almost crashed."

"That was close, we almost really lost. I didn't expect him to have three Pokémon undergoing Mega Evolution."

Professor Oak looked him up and down.

"Actually, you could have suffocated him from the very beginning, but you insisted on letting this little guy do whatever he wanted. Now look what happened! Even if you won, it was a Pyrrhic victory."

In fact, the instant the artificial cell egg "sealed" Xia Yan's Alakazam, and the moment the "Trick Space" fully opened, Aldak could have completely brought Xia Yan into his rhythm and suppressed him.

After all, when the "Trick Space" was opened, Aldek only had the Knight Snail launch a real attack; the rest, whether it was the Old Builder, the Afro-Haired Buffalo, or any other elf, didn't make any significant moves.

It only moved symbolically.

If he wanted, he could make Xia Yan lose at least two or three Pokémon the moment the "Trick Space" opened.

But he didn't.

Just like he told Xia Yan before the battle began.

Battles are also a very effective way to enhance the emotional bond between trainers and their Pokémon.

What's the point of a battle fought purely for the sake of winning or losing?

At his age and in his position, he has long since let go of the concepts of winning and losing.

Does losing to him mean he'll lose his championship title?

So he didn't do that, but instead chose to let Xia Yan unleash his full power before engaging Xia Yan in a bayonet fight.

Otherwise, do you really think Xia Yan can freely evolve past them one by one?

Regarding this point...

Just as Professor Oak said, Natsuhiko naturally saw it as well.

So, in order not to disappoint Alder's expectations, Xia Yan underwent a triple super evolution for the first time under immense pressure.

Hearing Professor Oak's words, Alder waved his hand dismissively.

"Hahaha—I'm already bullying a junior by sending out my main Pokémon to fight him. Do you really think I can just overpower him like that just to win?"

They're champions, after all.

Adek possesses the air of a grandmaster.

of course.

In the end, he was indeed affected by Xia Yan and his Pokémon's condition, otherwise he wouldn't have used a Z-Move.

Professor Oak smiled helplessly.

"Are you referring to this? You've gone easy on him, but some people who cause you trouble won't go easy on you."

Upon hearing this, Adek's expression froze.

He knew who Professor Oak was talking about.

It's Kikuko, Xia Yan's teacher!

If Kikuko finds out that Adeker and Natsuhiko are fighting, and that Adeker has sent out so many of his main forces, it's impossible for her not to cause him trouble.

Looking at Professor Oak's slightly mocking and gloating gaze.

Instantly, Aldak's previously exhilarating and comfortable mood vanished by more than half.

Are you referring to me when you say "some people"?

At this time.

A chilling voice, enough to make Alder and Professor Oak's hair stand on end, came from behind them.

Upon hearing this voice, Alder and Professor Oak immediately froze.

Professor Oak abruptly turned his head and saw a figure that had appeared behind them at some unknown time. His heart skipped a beat.

He said with a forced smile:

"Uh, um... this... Kikuko... let me explain... wait! This has nothing to do with me!"

"Jie Jie!"

Gengar poked its head out from behind Agatha Christie's shadow, stuck its tongue out at Professor Oak, and looked smug.

Adek also stiffly recovered, a few beads of sweat unconsciously forming on his forehead. He chuckled dryly, "Ha, ha, ha ha—Kikuko, long time no see."

Kikuko first glared at Professor Oak, then stared intently at Alder, making him feel uneasy.

A hoarse, low voice spoke, each word distinct and deliberate.

"You're great, champion!"

They all seemed to be gritting their teeth.

Gengar pointed directly at Alder, then turned around and gestured with his eyes, indicating that Alder would have to wait and see.

Adek was instantly embarrassed.

He nudged Professor Oak with his elbow without making a sound.

Requesting support.

To everyone's surprise, Professor Oak simply took a step to the side.

Head tilted to the side.

Pretend you don't know him.

This moment.

Adek bore all the pressure from Kikuko.

He wasn't really that afraid of Kikuko; if the two of them were to fight, the outcome would be uncertain.

just.

Kikuko's personality is just creepy.

Moreover, being targeted by Kikuko is a lifelong matter.

Didn't you see that Professor Oak is still scared when he sees Akiko?

What a trainer Professor Oak was once!

Seeing that Adek didn't speak, Kikuko glared at him fiercely and turned to walk towards the ward.

It was Kiku's Gengar that stayed behind.

It sized up the two quail-like old men, well-known figures in the alliance, and smirked as it blinked.

"Hehehe~~"

The subtle rubbing of his fingers conveyed a clear meaning.

finally.

Professor Oak and Alder compromised, paid "protection money," and barely escaped.

See Gengar disappear.

The top authority in the Alliance research community and the champion of the Unova region both breathed a sigh of relief.

Realizing what had happened, Alder glared angrily at Professor Oak, "Yuki, I never expected you to be so ungrateful..."

Professor Oak's eyes flickered.

"Ahem, let's not talk about this, let's not talk about this. Look how energetic you are right now, you should go out and spar with the younger generation more often, that's how you become a champion, a grandmaster."

Alder wasn't really looking to cause trouble for Professor Oak.

The feud between Professor Oak and Akiko is well-known throughout the League.

However, after hearing Professor Oak's words, Alder sighed with a touch of melancholy and offered words of comfort:

"Yes, seeing young people like Xia Yan constantly emerging in the league makes me feel much younger."

Professor Oak also stopped joking and patted him on the shoulder.

"It doesn't want you to dwell on its past. Look ahead, Aldeck, you're a champion."

Adek glanced into the ward, slowly grinned, and laughed heartily:

"Hahaha—yes, I am...the champion!"

Champion Alder was once the strongest and most powerful main Pokémon. His starter Pokémon died due to some events.

otherwise.

Even if Aldak had gone easy on him, Xia Yan couldn't have created this situation in today's match.

Even with the loss of their star player, Aldak is still the Unified Champion.

This shows how strong he used to be.

...

...

In the ward.

Xia Yan remained peaceful.

Kikuko appeared here, leaning on her cane.