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Although not as stunning as Rukia at the start, her skillful and coherent moves still earned her a score of 23, which should make advancing to the next round of the spectacular showdown no problem.
A moment later, the performance round was drawing to a close, and it was just the turn of...
"Go, Brother Baiye!!!"
"Okay, got it."
Encouraged by the two female fans, Bai Ye got up and slowly walked towards the passageway.
Now that we've come to the Pokémon world, why not experience the leisurely farm life, the gym challenges, or even the current Pokémon Contests firsthand?
Just then, the system's mechanical prompting voice rang out in my mind, a sound I hadn't heard in a long time.
[Farm Upgrade Mission: Thanks to your efforts, the farm and agricultural processing plant in Hiyori Town are thriving. However, remember that while developing and building, don't forget to constantly promote your products. Win the current Mikuri Cup and use this opportunity to introduce your agricultural products to the Coordinators!]
[Mission Rewards: Key Stone, one random Mega Evolution Stone]
"Mega Stone?"
Bai Ye's eyes shone with a dazzling light.
This reward was quite attractive to him.
Mega Evolution, also known as Super Evolution, when combined with a Key Stone and an Evolution Stone, allows some Pokémon to unleash their hidden power for a limited time, and its strength is self-evident.
According to Dr. Blatano's research report published in the Kalos region, there are currently no more than ten Pokémon known to be capable of Mega Evolution, and the two items required for Mega Evolution are even more difficult to find. Therefore, the system's reward this time can be described as exceptionally generous.
"In that case, let's take the championship in one fell swoop."
Bai Ye suppressed his excitement and was ready to go all out.
Just as many entrepreneurs in the past would use self-marketing to build their company's reputation, in the Pokémon world, a person's fame among trainers will also have a corresponding positive effect.
The success of businesses like Rika's perfume shop in the Kanto region and the restaurant run by the Dante brothers in the Unova region is largely due to their status as gym leaders.
If he remembers correctly, the McCully Cup is broadcast throughout the entire league.
If he wins the final McCoy Cup, he can not only draw a Mega Stone, but also take advantage of the final champion interview to advertise the upcoming farm products, which is a win-win situation.
"簌~"
At this moment, the Suicune Poké Ball at his waist also trembled.
"The first round of judging is drawing to a close. Next up, please welcome contestant White Night from Hiyori Town!"
white night?!
As soon as the host, Ms. Bai An, finished her introduction, the entire audience erupted in uproar.
Although the contestants came from various league regions, most of the spectators were locals from Yosuga City.
After seeing the name displayed on the electronic screen and the appearance of the black-haired youth on the stage, they cheered enthusiastically.
After all, Sunny Forest is adjacent to Eonot City. Whether it was the forest explosion and fire that caused the surrounding area to shake, or the scene broadcast by Sinnoh TV of White Night riding Articuno to repel the surging beast tide, it all gave the trainers of Eonot City a great shock.
Now that we can see this legendary trainer in person, the applause and shouts are like waves of thunder.
"Huh? He's that famous?"
Ryukia sat upright in the chair, feeling a little curious.
The noisy and lively atmosphere completely surpassed her performance just now, and even slightly outshone the introduction of the three judges to the audience by the host, Ms. Bai An.
Out of curiosity, Ryukia couldn't help but take a few more glances. Although she wasn't a sucker for good looks, she had to admit that the black-haired youth standing on the stage was the most handsome man she had ever seen, like a succubus who made her want to get closer.
It seems... he might be the incredibly powerful trainer that my uncle was talking about?
Rukia held the Poké Ball, which had been polished to a gleaming shine, her gaze intense.
Meanwhile, on the judges' panel, Mikoli looked at Bai Ye, who was making her grand entrance as the final performer, and perked up.
In all the past records he could find, he did not see any information about Bai Ye's experience as a Coordinator Trainer.
In other words, Bai Ye is definitely a complete novice in the Grand Tournament.
They either came on a whim to try it out, or they were exceptionally skilled and came to fry fish.
If it's the former, then there's nothing wrong with it; but if it's the latter, then he will most likely send...
"They'll be sending Articuno, right?"
Melissa lowered her face slightly, her chin resting lightly on her crossed, fair hands, while her black-stockinged legs, hidden beneath her long purple dress, trembled slightly, giving her the air of a languid and glamorous mature noblewoman.
As the Gym Leader of Eoju City, she had naturally heard of the young man performing on stage.
Although the Grand Contest does not focus on pure strength and combat, it is obviously impossible to overcome all methods with brute force like in the Gym Challenge.
However, if Bai Ye were to bring out Articuno, whether in the first round of solo performances or in the later rounds of spectacular battles, its noble and aloof appearance and the unique super-powerful energy control of a legendary Pokémon would indeed give it a distinct advantage.
Thinking of this, both Mikoli and Melissa nodded slightly in unison.
Unlike the two Contest Masters who were secretly speculating about which Pokémon White Night would send out, Nurse Joy blinked her beautiful turquoise eyes, a different thought suddenly arising in her mind.
She and Officer Jenny from the Enoshima City Police Department are best friends who have known each other for many years. The Joey family and the Officer Jenny family have also been in close alliance for nearly a thousand years, exchanging goods and resources.
Therefore, the fact that all members of Officer Jenny voted to approve the first and only marriage between the two people a few days ago was naturally not kept from this pure and beautiful nurse.
"Whether it's her resume or her appearance," Miss Joey said, glancing at Bai Ye who was walking to the center of the competition stage, her tongue lightly licking her sweet, soft lips, "she also fits our family's standards very well~"
At this moment, after a period of noise and commotion, the large venue returned to silence.
Bright spotlights shone down, focusing on the black-haired youth.
Following standard etiquette before the official performance of the Grand Contest, Bai Ye smiled and waved before throwing out the Poké Ball.
Accompanied by the sound of a Luxury Ball exploding, instead of the expected Pokémon appearing, a layer of light blue mist rose from the ground, completely enveloping the scene in the center of the stage.
"Did they just learn Rukia's acting method from now on?"
Melissa, who had straightened up, frowned slightly as she looked at the familiar scene before her.
The essence of the Contest performance rounds is to showcase the Pokémon's development status to the audience through a variety of move combinations, demonstrating the bond and synergy between the Coordinator and the Pokémon.
Therefore, to a certain extent, the originality of the combination technique is also a major criterion for the judges' scoring.
However, for an unorthodox Coordinator, it's much more practical to learn from the experience of others than to create some clumsy combinations on the spot. Melissa nodded and chose to continue watching.
"what--"
Bai An, who was also intently watching the performance, suddenly shivered and asked in surprise, "Is the wind picking up in the venue?"
As if soaked in morning dew, the light blue veil of mist had only lingered and swirled around the venue for a moment when a whistling wind slowly came from the north end of the dome. It was not a [wind-raising] move, but a natural breeze carrying the cool fragrance of pine needles.
Wherever it passed, the mist condensed into tiny ice crystals, like scattered silver or floating stardust.
For a moment, all the audience members present held their breath and remained silent, afraid of breaking the hazy and beautiful artistic conception.
Meanwhile, Mikuri, a master of water-type magic, had already noticed something amiss.
Bai Ye's performance was not a clumsy imitation, but a great leap forward.
Unlike Ryukia, who used the [White Mist] technique to create an atmosphere for her entrance, the figure hidden in the hazy moonlight seemed to have used no skills at all. With just a graceful stroll, she turned the air and water molecules in the entire venue into her own.
As the north wind gently swirls, the hazy, watery mist gradually reveals its ethereal form.
First, the magnolia petals, hanging down like dewdrops, unfurled like butterfly wings in the mist, followed by a few fireflies-like glimmers of light, as if fireflies were swirling among the crystal-clear mist.
As the biting north wind suddenly ceased, the blooming aquamarine magnolias and the dispersed white mist gathered together, condensing directly into a bright blue moon in mid-air.
"Exceptional energy control—"
Michael couldn't think of any words to describe it for a moment, and could only keep praising it.
Without even using any moves, it could manipulate water molecules at will to perform. Among all the Pokémon trainers he had ever seen, none had been trained to do this.
"簌~"
And then it appeared in mid-air.
""
Melissa was stunned.
She had thought of everything, but she hadn't considered the one thing.
As she sat down, Rukia, who had just recovered from the beautiful scene of "misty light and shimmering buds," stared wide-eyed, her fair and delicate face filled with disbelief.
"Hey hey hey, Suijun?!"
No way, you're bringing a legendary Pokémon to the competition? Are you just here to smear the weak?!
Chapter 187 Intermarriage and such, speed it up!
The legendary messenger of the north wind, a synonym for elegance and holiness, is it Suicune?!
At this moment, everyone in the venue—from the three judges seated on the stage to the contestants waiting in the waiting room for the first round results, and even the audience—was shocked by the figure standing beside Bai Ye.
"I didn't expect that besides Articuno, even Suicune would approve of it? That's truly astonishing~"
Melissa, resting her alluring and seductive face on her hand, couldn't help but let out an incredulous exclamation.
Legendary Pokémon are not like the Pikachu that are as numerous as stray dogs in the Kanto region. Putting aside the fact that their own strength inspires awe in many trainers, simply gaining their recognition is an impossible task.
A god with power surpassing that of ordinary Pokémon would never stoop to stay by the side of an ordinary trainer.
In other words, Bai Ye is not an ordinary person like them, but a person who truly possesses the transcendent power to control gods.
When facing a trainer of this caliber, one cannot feel any covetousness, only spontaneous respect. This is why no one present was jealous of why Bai Ye was able to gain the approval of two legendary Pokémon in succession.
However, using a legendary Pokémon like Suicune in a Pokémon Contest is a bit too overpowered.
In the contestants' waiting room, Rukia was in a daze.
"Damn it, I feel like my Sinnoh Grand Festival debut is going to be severely punished."
It wasn't just that Suicune's legendary status was too resounding; rather, the magnificent performance that Bai Ye had just commanded was simply breathtaking. The beautiful scene of "misty light shimmering, just beginning to bloom," combined with the unparalleled elegance of the black-haired youth, was truly captivating.
The lively and cheerful idol girl subconsciously covered her chest, feeling her heart beating unusually fast.
Bai Ye stood in the center of the stage, her heart almost completely unmoved.
Although he wasn't a traditional Coordinator, he had at least watched many Grand Contests in the anime and had dozens of previous contestants as role models, so he already had a clear idea of his performance.
In addition, by equipping Suicune with the "Beautiful Family" attribute in advance, its beauty level was increased, and its already strong water-type energy control ability was also greatly enhanced.
After the performance, Bai Ye's mind was now filled with thoughts of winning the Mikoli Cup and obtaining the Evolution Key Stone as a system reward.
After all, Mega Evolution is just too tempting—
"Ms. Bai'an, isn't it time for the review and scoring?"
Bai Ye, who had become a competition machine for the Grand Contest, turned her head and looked at the host who was still silent, holding the microphone.
"Ah, yes, yes!"
With impeccable professionalism, Ms. Bai'an, recovering from her astonishment and shock, nodded vigorously and shouted enthusiastically again, "So, what were the judges' comments on this performance?!"
"A superb performance. Whether it was the timing of releasing the mist or the manipulation of water molecules to create illusory shapes, the Pokémon's abilities were perfectly combined with the Coordinator's ingenious design."
As a key initiator of the Mikkuri Cup, Mikkuri simply shook his head and smiled helplessly.
"To be honest, I'm not really qualified to comment, since I can't even replicate my Milotic."
"hiss--"
Amidst the gasps of the other contestants, the magnificent master, who was extremely proud and confident in his coordination, looked helpless and said without hesitation that the strength shown by Bai Ye was far superior to his own assessment.
After all, the ability to manipulate air and water molecules at will without relying on any special techniques is truly astonishing.
Miss Joy looked at Byakuya and Sui-kun, who stood calmly on the stage, and smiled gently and kindly.
"Through the hazy mist and skillful combinations, you not only presented us with a wonderful and magnificent performance, but also perfectly showcased your beautiful and elegant figures~ Baiye, your training level is also amazing."
The essence of a Pokémon Contest is to showcase the charm of a Pokémon through combinations of special moves.
But all of this is based on the foundation of Pokémon training.
In the first round of performance review, in addition to focusing on the completeness and flair of the move combinations, the judges also consider the appearance, health, and other training status of the contestants' Pokémon.
While Suicune is indeed synonymous with elegance and purity, its graceful and noble figure also reflects the meticulous care that Byakuya has given it. This is a significant advantage for Nurse Joy, who is also a Pokémon doctor.
"When we get back, we should suggest it to the family. We can't let Officer Jenny and the others fall behind in terms of marriage alliances!"
The gentle and elegant woman, dressed in a pink and white nurse's uniform, lowered her head slightly, making plans in her mind.
Meanwhile, compared to Miss Joy, who was still keeping her thoughts to herself, Melissa, dressed in a gorgeous purple gown, made a direct invitation.
"Hmm... My assessment is the same as the first two judges. If Mr. Baiye has the time later, you are welcome to come to the Yuanzhi Dojo to have a private discussion with me at any time."
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