Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

Those who don't know might think Acerola is also a contestant.

After all, she looks so young.

Aside from a portion of the people on Ula Ula Island who knew of Acerola's existence, the people on other islands were unaware of her.

My first impression of Acerola will begin with this exhibition match.

Face Xia Yan.

As long as the performance isn't too disastrous, the audience says they can accept it.

after all.

His opponent is none other than the Heavenly King Xia Yan.

"Both sides, please summon your spirits!"

Kukui winked at Xia Yan without making a sound.

Xia Yan chuckled secretly.

He understood that Kukui was telling him not to go too far, since this exhibition match was, to some extent, building momentum for Acerola.

of course.

It wasn't said that Xia Yan had to lose, but rather that he shouldn't be too ruthless.

He who takes a bribe is bound to do his bidding; he who eats another's food is obligated to do his bidding.

Kukui provided the necessary items, and Xia Yan was willing to cooperate.

He immediately threw out the Poké Ball.

"Bu-i~~"

Under the spotlight.

The elegant fairy, with her graceful steps and flowing silk-like ribbons, held her head high, appearing exceptionally excited amidst the cheers and admiring gazes of the crowd.

It was eager to play during the Masters tournament.

I hope to stand in the spotlight and enjoy the cheers of all the audience.

This time, it finally stood on such a stage.

How could I not be excited?

Sylveon's high spirits caused the pearl on its bow to gleam brilliantly.

"Xia Yan's Pokémon is the embodiment of a fairy, Sylveon!!"

As Kukui loudly explained, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Quasi-King level.

Xia Yan really gave him a lot of face.

As the "Father of Fairies" and an "Eevee expert," Sylveon is a Pokémon that perfectly represents Xia Yan's identity.

at the same time.

Acerola, her lips pursed, didn't hesitate and shouted:

"Little riddle!"

Then, a Mimikyu, as ghost-like as a ghost, flew out from behind her and landed on the field.

"Buyi?"

Sylveon blinked.

It recognized the Mimikyu in front of it; they had played together before.

It's just that Mimikyu has changed so much that it no longer recognizes it.

However, Sylveon's expression quickly turned serious.

King-level!

This is the power of Acerola's ace Pokémon, Mimikyu.

"A near-Heavenly King level versus a Heavenly King level? Xia Yan is indeed very reliable." Mo Dan, leaning against the passageway, nodded to himself.

I just felt that Kukui's price was well worth it.

This is probably the charm of the legendary "true hero".

After sensing Sylveon's power, Acerola looked at Xia Yan with some surprise.

She was greeted by Xia Yan's smile and earnest gaze.

He paused for a moment, slightly taken aback.

Is Xia Yantian not holding back?

Upon seeing the near-Elite Four level Sylveon, Acerola almost instinctively assumed that Xia Yan was holding back.

although.

She knew she was no match for Xia Yan.

She also knew that the Alola League wanted to use Xia Yan's fame to make a name for herself in this exhibition match, and that Xia Yan's decision to throw the game was also a way to boost her reputation.

But inexplicable.

Acerola's pride as a trainer made her dislike this "fake" performance.

She wanted to see Xia Yan's true strength.

This would allow her to better understand the gap in strength between herself and a truly top-tier member of the Four Heavenly Kings, and to recognize her shortcomings as a member of the Four Heavenly Kings.

but.

She suddenly realized something when she saw Xia Yan's eyes.

Xia Yan is not going easy on Xia Yan.

Or.

There was no deliberate attempt to lose by deliberately throwing the game.

Acerola's intuition was quite accurate.

Then, Xia Yan, holding his hat, grinned and revealed a bright, sunny smile amidst the cheers of the crowd.

She whispered, "Sylveon, bloom like a flower under the spotlight!"

As Xia Yan finished speaking.

Sylveon, whose mood was extremely excited, exclaimed.

"Buyi!!"

At this moment, it is the coolest kid on the block!

With the fluctuations in its emotions and Xia Yan's encouragement, Sylveon's accumulated energy, combined with the stimulation of Tapu Fini Pearl, finally helped it take a crucial step under the spotlight.

The pearl in the bow also burst forth with extremely rich fairy-type energy in an instant, which intertwined, clashed, and interacted with the fairy-type energy surging from Sylveon itself.

The misty, ethereal pink fairy-like energy truly resembles a flower in full bloom.

The Sylveon, which is contained within, bursts forth with a dazzling glow.

wow——

The audience members who witnessed this scene all gasped in surprise.

So beautiful!

This is the real Sylveon, Sylveon!

"Nimi~~"

"Masha!"

Victini and Marshadow, perched on Xia Yan's shoulders, revealed themselves, raising their little hands to cheer on Sylveon.

As Xia Yan looked at the magnificent Sylveon, its silk ribbons billowing, his smile deepened.

in fact.

Sylveon has already accumulated enough experience to reach Champion level.

However, without external stimulation and without much sense of urgency, it has been unable to take this step for a long time.

But this time...

Sylveon, having finally achieved its wish, appeared on the grand stage, and its excitement finally gave it enough motivation.

And finally, it successfully became a Champion-level Pokémon.

Speaking solely of performance.

The opening scene of Sylveon was stunning enough.

The performance was spot on.

Merdan's expression stiffened slightly as he stood at the entrance of the passageway.

However, they recovered quickly.

He clicked his tongue in exasperation.

"That kid. If he had known that his Sylveon was just one step away from becoming an Elite Four member, he probably wouldn't have refused even if Kukui didn't offer any benefits."

The host, Kukui, was clearly just as dumbfounded as Merdan when he noticed Xia Yan's Sylveon situation.

This wave.

Kukui, who had assumed Xia Yan was on the first floor while they were on the third, suddenly realized something.

So... Xia Yan was on the fifth floor!

Acerola watched as Sylveon's Fairy-type energy gradually receded, her eyes sparkling with girlish affection.

Who could resist a Sylveon that can bloom?

"Exhibition match, begin!"