Pokémon, but cultural invasion.

The resulting traffic congestion greatly annoyed Ms. Officer Jenny.

Due to his busy schedule, Mewtwo naturally had less time to act as a guide in the human world.

It wasn't that Quanshu was being negligent; it was just that as time went on, he had less and less to say, and eventually, there was nothing left to say.

Aside from the abstract parts on the internet, Mewtwo already has a pretty good understanding of how cities work in reality.

The number of times he secretly observed the spring tree behind it decreased significantly, and his whereabouts became elusive again.

During this period, Izumi saw Him most often on the movie set.

He seems particularly interested in the new movie.

Since it wouldn't cause damage to human cities, Izumi felt that Mewtwo was in a pretty good state right now, so she let it observe from the sidelines on the filming set.

While focusing his main efforts on the film, he wasn't entirely unprepared for the upcoming demo event.

Quanshu anticipated that a single platform couldn't handle such a massive amount of traffic, so it partnered with multiple video platforms.

At the same time, Digital Alloy was hired at a high salary to provide technical support for the live broadcast.

Fortunately, with the support of fans of the two top idols, Izumi effortlessly completed the game preview for the demo event and also released the release date announcement for Overcooked.

However, this announcement seemed insignificant in the face of the fans tearing each other apart.

All eyes were on the demo event, even the most aloof gaming enthusiasts couldn't escape the attention.

This event requires participants to be at least Gym Leader level or higher, so those who enjoy battling should definitely check it out.

It felt like just yesterday that October 15th arrived.

During this time, Xiaoxia received local specialties sent by Quanshu, but instead of being grateful, she cursed Quanshu out on the phone.

She was once again lashing out in anger, and recounting how she was bullied by her three older sisters since childhood. Little did she expect that today she would be dragged out to play a supporting role for popular idols.

They wouldn't stop until they got the adaptation rights to two fairy tales.

Let them blackmail him if they want, as long as it doesn't affect his preview screening.

Izumi really wanted to see if these gym leaders could still work seamlessly with their Pokémon when the stage changed.

10 month 15 day.

Even before the broadcast started, the live stream room opened by the official Quanshu account had already firmly occupied the top spot on the popularity charts of various platforms.

[The Overcooked demo event: a litmus test for the synergy between trainers and Pokémon.]

After several days of continuous buzz, countless viewers flooded into the various live streaming rooms that were about to start broadcasting.

The video platform's technical staff had never seen such a terrifying number of online users before.

After all, apart from regional league tournaments, no one had ever tried to put gym leaders and champions together on screen for a joint performance.

The spring tree broke this unprecedented record, thus creating an unprecedented spectacle.

He sat in the computer room he rented in Feiyun City and turned on his webcam on time.

Even with the backup lines in each live stream operating at full power, it still couldn't stop the overwhelming barrage of comments.

Fans who entered the live stream full of expectations were surprised to find Izumi instead of their idol.

"Director Quan, it's you!"

"Excuse me, Director Izumi, you're blocking my view of Cynthia."

"As a fan of Izumi, I'm furious!"

The barrage of comments was too dense, so it was sorted out by the digital alloy in the background before being sent out.

Digital Alloy unified and integrated the bullet comments with similar meanings and high frequency of occurrence, and sent them in bold so that Izumi could clearly see the audience's opinions.

His face darkened, but it didn't affect his prepared lines.

"Dear viewers, welcome to the first and last season of the 'Chef King Competition'."

"Today, I am honored to serve as a judge and introduce all the contestants to you."

Quanshu, holding a microphone, gestured for the camera to switch.

"Without further ado, let's welcome our first participant—Sinnoh Champion Cynthia!"

Cynthia's private live stream room is now open. She sits in the large living room, surrounded by the six Pokémon that helped her win the championship.

The iconic Garchomp is particularly eye-catching.

"Hello everyone, I'm Cynthia. This is my first time participating in a game-related event, and I hope I won't do too badly."

She waved at the camera.

"Gah~"

Garchomp's enormous head squeezed in front of the camera, its nose facing the audience, occupying most of the field of vision.

"No matter how many times I watch it, Cynthia's Garchomp is still just as cool."

"The champion team took a group photo, and Cynthia fans were overjoyed!"

The sound of the spring tree came from the loudspeaker.

"So, Cynthia, as a contestant, is there anything you would like to say to the audience or other contestants?"

"The game is called Overcooked. I've been reading some cooking-related books lately, and I hope they'll be helpful."

Cynthia's voice was elegant and composed.

Izumi, watching from behind the screen, was slightly disappointed. He had hoped that Sister Cabbage would say some pre-match trash talk.

Unfortunately, this is not her style.

"If you've been preparing by reading cookbooks, you might be disappointed."

He steered the conversation back on track: "However, Garchomp doesn't need to Mega Evolve in this game, so there's no need to worry about the speed at which it's served."

"This is definitely good news. (laughs)"

The barrage of comments instantly surged.

"How dare you!"

"He just laughed, didn't he?"

"Identified as a Garchomp addict, request for arrest!"

"I'm really getting angry!"

"Fortunately, it wasn't 'The Dance Hall,' otherwise Sister Zhulan would have been at a slight disadvantage from the start."

With just a few words, the lively atmosphere in the live stream reached its climax.

"Now, please welcome our next challenger."

Quanshu switches camera angles: "Little Chrysanthemum!"

Chapter 96 is today!

If Cynthia's team presentation is a warm, homey style, then Kikunojo is a sharp sword drawn from its sheath.

She and her Electric-type Pokémon sat in a meticulously prepared living room, where professional lighting ensured they presented their best selves.

"Hello everyone, I'm Xiaoju'er. Don't get too dizzy from my adorable Electric-type Pokémon!"

Little Chrysanthemum strikes a pose, and the electric flying squirrel, electric dragon, electric spider, and lightning zebra around her release tiny electric currents together.

The bright yellow flashes of electricity and the crackling sounds of explosions set the stage for their entrance.

Quanshu jumped out again, microphone in hand, and asked, "Xiaoju'er, is there anything you'd like to say to the other contestants today?"

"Um..."

Xiaoju pretended to think, then suddenly smiled and said, "Let's have a competition and see whose light shines brighter."

Her aggressive remarks, consistent with her personality and appearance, made her dazzling.

"The shining star of the Unova region, today, today!"

"It looks like a group message, but it's actually a private chat."

"This kind of replacement with volatile organic compounds is the most ruthless."

With a single camera movement, without Izumi Shu's prompting, the director knew exactly who to focus the shot on.

Lulina, sitting cross-legged on the back of the Berserker Turtle, looked down at the camera, unmoved by the previous contestant.

"No matter what kind of opponent we face, my proud partners and I will crush her."

Milotic lowered his head and placed it on Lurina's shoulder.

Her competitive spirit, stirred by Xiaoju'er's few words, was shining brightly in her eyes.

"Galarian pride, the most beautiful Pokémon, the most beautiful trainer!"

"Water sprays during rain, giant waves sweeping across the world!"

"You mean electricity counters water? Well then, my Uncle Swampert and Lord King Thorn Dragon have something to say."

The fans of both sides engaged in a back-and-forth exchange, neither willing to back down, while onlookers, eager for drama, chanted "Let's fight!"

Quanshu chuckled, and when he showed the screen to Xiaoxia, the atmosphere in the comments suddenly became strange.

Leaving aside the eye-catching Gyarados and Starmie, Misty is sitting next to a goofy-looking Psyduck.

"Croak?"

Psyduck held its head in its hands and tilted its head to the side.

"Hey, the camera just happened to be on you, Psyduck, you're photobombing!"

Xiaoxia pushed it aside before speaking, "Hello everyone, I'm Xiaoxia from Hualan City. How should I put it, friendship first, competition second."

"Croak?"

Psyduck's big head came closer again, making people laugh.

"Sister Xia...sigh, it's alright, go have some fun."

"Not coming in last is considered a success."

"Director Quan had malicious intentions and brought in someone just to make up the numbers."

"The plan has changed, are they preparing to seize...? Has the plan really changed?"

Seeing the sighs and lamentations in the comments, Xiaoxia raised an eyebrow: "Wait, what do you mean?"

She said fiercely to the camera, "You all think I can't win? Fine, I'll show you today!"

The director quickly switched the screen and whispered, "Xiaoxia, be careful with your facial expressions."

The sound recording issue in the background caused the director's words to be faintly transmitted.

The atmosphere inside and outside the live broadcast room was immediately filled with joy.

The last one to appear was Qi Shu, who began her speech with a formula.

"Who will recount this wondrous tale? The wondrous tree has arrived!"

"When it comes to teamwork, nobody thinks they can lose, but Overcooked is a game, I mean..."

Qi Shu revealed a flamboyant and confident smile: "All of you here are the challengers."

The electric frog behind her and the dream monster beside her were both winking and making faces at the camera.

"Longtime fans of Qishu are moved to tears; this day has finally come."

"If you don't understand, just ask. Why does the Electric-type Gym Leader have a Ghost-type Pokémon?"

"The phenomenon unique to the Padia region is so crystallized that Gym Leaders there often include a Pokémon of a different type in their teams."

"The gym leaders in Padia are the most cunning. On the surface, they say they are adapting to the local characteristics, but in reality, they are choosing Pokémon of other types to supplement their defense and offensive coverage."

After the introductions of the five contestants, the main screen returned to Quanshu.

He tapped the commentary board and said, "Next, I will introduce the game rules to the contestants and the audience."

"The rules of Overcooked are actually very simple."

As he introduced the scene, the live stream went dark, then was illuminated by firelight, revealing a burning city.