Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

"Xia Yan. Those guys might do something desperate." Kikuko's slightly hoarse voice was perfectly transmitted to Xia Yan's ears through the phone.

Those guys?

Are they the royal and aristocratic descendants led by Mr. Bai?

Xia Yan glanced at Groudon, who was sitting in the courtyard enjoying its meal. Seeing its greedy appearance, Xia Yan couldn't help but twitch his lips.

However, he replied in a calm tone:

"It's alright, teacher. Let them come. I also happen to have some things I'd like to test on."

Upon hearing this, Xia Yan could almost feel Kikuko squinting.

"You seem very confident?"

"Hey, teacher, don't worry, I, Xia Yan, never do anything unprepared. If I didn't know, that would be one thing, but now that I know, well…"

A dark and sinister glint flashed deep in Xia Yan's eyes.

Just right.

Once and for all.

Chapter 255 World Championship Semifinals

Xia Yan waited patiently for three days, but Bai Lao and his royal descendants did not come to cause trouble.

Xia Yan thought about it carefully later.

Right.

Anyone with a brain wouldn't bring a large group of people to cause trouble in Gongmen City.

Who are the people gathered in Gongmen City right now?

Champions from various regions, the Elite Four, and various powerful top trainers and veteran trainers.

At this point, let alone Elder Bai leading a large group of Alliance descendants, even if the Grand Alliance Chairman brought the Alliance Legion, they wouldn't be able to take over Gongmen City.

"It seems they want to wait until the World Championship is over and they leave Gongmen City before they have an opportunity to make their move."

The royal descendants have been operating in the Gallar region for a very long time, and their understanding of the region is certainly better than Xia Yan's.

"But it doesn't matter. Come if you want, don't come if you don't want."

Xia Yan shrugged and finished the last sip of his coffee.

"Giratina, what does Aegislash say?"

I turned my head to look at the other side of the courtyard.

The enormous Giratina looked as if it had seen a ghost.

How is that possible?

Upon hearing Xia Yan's question, Giratina couldn't help but murmur aloud.

Looking at the "helpless" Shielded Sword Monster in front of him, the astonishment in his eyes intensified.

If we say...

Others call Xia Yan's Dorambaruto "Little Giratina," which is somewhat understandable for Giratina, as he might even be happy about it.

After all, Dorombalto does look quite similar to it.

Moreover, Dorombalut did indeed learn a tiny bit about the use of antimatter energy from it.

However, Giratina never imagined that the one who truly learned the essence of using antimatter energy from it was actually the Aegislash in front of it.

Xia Yan approached, patted Giratina's hard dragon scale armor, and reassured it, "Calm down, tell me the specific situation of Aegislash now."

Xia Yan had no idea what the Aegislash was like, and the Aegislash itself only had a vague understanding of it.

This was the first time Xia Yan had ever seen a Pokémon of Champion rank display strength comparable to or even surpassing that of an ordinary Champion-rank Pokémon.

Giratina pursed its lips, took another deep look at Aegislash, and felt the familiar antimatter energy flowing within its body.

[Without me, it would have had the opportunity to wield power over antimatter.]

"Ok?"

Xia Yan was stunned.

"Jie?"

The Shielded Sword Monster also looked puzzled.

To wield the power over antimatter?

it?

The Shielded Sword Monster never imagined it could reach that level.

But Xia Yan realized what was happening.

Giratina's words have been made very clear.

The Aegislash has touched upon the key to antimatter energy.

If Giratina, who currently holds the power over antimatter, weren't above, then Aegislash would be qualified to compete for that power.

at this point.

Xia Yan had experienced and learned about this when he helped Zapdos compete with Tom Rukki's Zapdos for the "Thunder" power on the Three Gods Island.

Without Giratina, Aegislash might have been a contender.

What are you doing? Why are you looking at me like that?

Giratina noticed Xia Yan's gaze and immediately felt a chill.

The scales on its body seemed to be standing upside down.

Xia Yan smiled and waved his hand.

"Don't be nervous, just kidding. Do you think I'm the kind of person who would think of killing you and letting the Aegislash take over?"

call--

Giratina spread its wings, creating a towering storm as if it were about to leave.

"Alright, alright, just kidding. Don't worry, you might even get a chance to play later."

【real?】

Giratina looked at him suspiciously.

The more harmless Xia Yan's expression seemed, the more uneasy Qilatina felt.

"Really, really. Okay, come down. Tell me, how can Aegislash continue to improve? Although it has shown strength beyond its own level, it can't stay at the Champion level forever, can it?"

This is something Xia Yan is truly concerned about and cares about.

【no way.】

Giratina landed on the ground again, half-believing and half-doubting.

"no way?"

There's really no other way. It needs to keep training on its own. But its path is already clear; as long as it continues, it will eventually reach its end.

Have the road and direction been determined?

Xia Yan nodded.

That makes things less complicated.

It all depends on Aegislash's own efforts.

"Jie!"

The Aegislash seemed quite confident, giving Xia Yan a determined look.

"Xia Yan, it's time to go—"

Outside the door, Du's shouts could be heard.

"Let's go."

Xia Yan didn't hesitate and waved to the two elves.

Upon hearing this, Aegislash quickly disappeared into Xia Yan's shadow, while Giratina instantly vanished into the void.

"coming!"

...

...

Night falls.

The bright flames, intertwined with boisterous cheers, enveloped the entire palace arena.

"Seriously, why does a perfectly good competition have to be held at night?" A-Jin grumbled, carrying his golf club.

"idiot."

While crossing her arms, Little Silver glanced around discreetly and said something with obvious disdain.

"You little bastard, I challenge you to a duel!"

But before Akin could pounce, he was stopped by Kristal.

"Ah Jin, Ah Jin! Calm down. Holding it at night is to give viewers from other regions a better viewing time."

"Ok?"

Ajin was taken aback.

The scene was filled with tens of thousands of spectators, a noisy and vast arena, and live streaming equipment of all sizes was installed from every angle.

The world of elves is so vast that not all regions are in the same time zone.

If the matches are always held according to the morning schedule of Miyamoto City, then viewers in other areas will have to watch the live broadcast in the middle of the night, which is very inconvenient.

However, if it were nighttime at this time, it would be more convenient for viewers in many regions.