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Chapter 109: Seek Out the “Excitement”!
Chapter 109: Seek Out the “Excitement”!
The days passed quietly for two days.
The long school festival break finally came to an end.
Students and teachers alike returned, preparing for the upcoming midterm exams.
However, Daidou did not return, as he had taken a leave of absence to participate in the "Youth Exhibition Match."
In the training grounds of the Kanaz Pokemon Academy,
"Nothing beats the comfort of the school's training grounds."
Jing He, sitting under a tree, sipped his coffee while holding a book.
Rumble—
The ground trembled slightly, and a ridge rose as Glaceon emerged from underground.
"Ooh?"
It leaped out of the ground, shaking off the dirt and snow, restoring its fur to a pristine white.
But as Glaceon emerged, another head squeezed out of the soil.
"Gastly~~"
Compared to its size, the tunnel Glaceon dug was a bit small, but it could stretch and compress.
In fact, with its abilities, Gastly didn't need to follow Glaceon.
When Gastly emerged,
"Chu~ Chu~"
A small, pink hand waved, seemingly stuck.
Seeing this, Glaceon quickly grabbed the hand with its tail and pulled out a Beldum holding a stone.
"Chu! (Overjoyed!)"
Covered in dust, Beldum sat on the ground, grinning foolishly at the stone in its arms, which glinted with a metallic sheen.
This was the result of their combined efforts.
A stone rich in metal minerals!
Jing He's eye twitched, and he swallowed back his earlier words.
This was the "new business" that Gastly, Glaceon, and Beldum had recently developed.
Beldum was responsible for searching for metal scents over a wide area—using its hammer, which contained a magnetite ore from Nosepass.
Gastly was responsible for precise location—relying on its ability to pass through walls and objects.
Glaceon was responsible for digging tunnels—having mastered the "Dig" move just two days ago.
Together, the three Pokemon worked in perfect harmony to find and extract underground metal ores!
Even Jing He couldn't help but marvel at it.
His Pokemon were all geniuses!
Actually, he had another thought, but he wasn't sure if he should voice it.
Gastly's ability to enter any place, Glaceon's "Dig" for infiltration, and Beldum's "pilfering"—
A perfect trio of "outlaw rogues"!
However, he didn't stop the little guys from doing this.
In a way, mining the stones themselves did reduce his workload.
At least, Beldum's demand for metal ores wouldn't be as high in the short term.
After a familiar and skilled "clanging" session,
Beldum stood in the center of the training ground, holding its hammer like a victorious champion.
"Take a break."
Jing He's voice rang out.
The little guys were overjoyed.
The end of training meant they could enjoy energy cubes!
They eagerly gathered around him.
Jing He had already prepared the energy cubes for them.
Every time, Jing He was grateful he had learned how to make energy cubes; otherwise, their consumption would skyrocket.
As the little guys focused on their "battle" with the energy cubes, Jing He noticed Beldum's small hammer lying nearby.
Speaking of which,
Beldum added various metals to its hammer daily, but the hammer's size never changed.
Curiosity piqued, Jing He grabbed the hammer's handle.
He applied a bit of force.
Hmm?
The hammer didn't budge at all.
Was it that heavy?
He gritted his teeth, grabbed the handle with both hands, planted his feet, and exerted all his strength.
But the hammer remained immobile.
At that moment, a drop of sweat appeared on Jing He's forehead.
Beldum had shown remarkable strength from birth, but this test left Jing He increasingly unsure of its true strength.
Looking at its small arms and legs,
Was its strength really that exaggerated?
"Chu?"
Beldum noticed Jing He, smiled innocently, then picked up the hammer, swung it a couple of times, and slung it over its shoulder.
Jing He: "stunned silence"
He suddenly wondered,
Did the Pokemon egg Zephyr Mimosa gave him have some hidden characteristics?
Why did it feel like Beldum had a hidden "Strong Arm" trait?
Or maybe—
It was from smashing Glaceon's snowmen every day?
After all, with Glaceon's current strength, the snowmen it made shouldn't be so easily destroyed.
But then he thought of something else.
When he held Beldum, it didn't feel particularly heavy, even lighter than when he held Glaceon as a puppy.
Could it be—
Beldum's hammer had a "Pikachu Hammer" effect?
After the little guys finished eating,
Jing He prepared to take them grocery shopping, then go home to pack.
Tomorrow was the start of the "Youth Exhibition Match," and he had no classes. If he woke up early and flew there, he should arrive just in time for the start.
Ransei Region, Yurine City.
The overall shape of Liuming City is reminiscent of a massive volcanic crater, with high elevations around the perimeter and a low center.
Throughout the city, crystal-like gems known as Liuming stones can be seen everywhere. Under the sunlight, they refract a rainbow of colors, creating a mesmerizing spectacle that seems like a series of hazy rainbows converging together.
This is why Liuming City is renowned as "the most beautiful city in the Hoenn region."
It's also one of the reasons why the "Youth Performance Tournament" is held here.
As for the origin of Liuming City, there are two prevailing theories.
One theory suggests that a volcano deep beneath the sea suddenly erupted, and the surging lava rose to the surface, forming the small island that is now Liuming City. This is the more official explanation and the one most people believe.
The other theory involves a massive meteor that fell from the sky a thousand years ago. The impact of the meteor split the earth, causing natural energy and lava to surge out, forming what is now Liuming City. The natural energy released by the meteor also awakened the legendary ancient Pokemon Groudon and Kyogre, leading to a cataclysmic battle.
This theory, however, is something the Hoenn League prefers to keep hidden from the general public.
On this particular day, Liuming City was unusually bustling with activity.
A large circular arena was surrounded by various helicopters for aerial coverage, and four massive screens encircled the arena, allowing those without tickets to watch the performance live.
"Phew—"
Jing He, panting, arrived at the entrance of the arena.
Seeing the long queue, he relaxed a bit.
"Looks like it hasn't started yet. I made it."
Suddenly, a woman wearing a black windbreaker, a round-brimmed hat, and sunglasses noticed him and approached quickly.
"Hmm?"
Just as Jing He was wondering who she was, she lowered her voice and whispered:
"Friend, want a ticket?"
She then pulled out a few crumpled tickets, clearly for the general seating area.
Jing He: "..."
He almost thought it was Cynthia!
At that moment,
"Wrong person?"
A familiar voice, laced with playful teasing, came from behind him.
Turning around, he saw a head of golden, silky hair, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses that unmistakably belonged to Clair.
This was clearly Cynthia!
"I didn't—"
Jing He rubbed his forehead.
"Your aura and figure can't compare, you know."
The ticket scalper: "??"
Cynthia's lips curled into a slight smile as she turned and walked towards the VIP entrance.
Jing He hurried to follow.
"Steal business and insult people, why not?"
The ticket scalper covered her face and walked away.
"Diantha is up first, followed by Koga. They're already preparing, so they sent me to pick you up."
As they walked through the VIP entrance, Cynthia explained briefly.
At the ticket check, Jing He cleverly presented the invitation and ticket Cynthia had given him.
After passing the check, they entered the venue.
"Who are their opponents?" Jing He asked.
"Diantha's opponent is Mikel, and Koga's opponent is Karen."
"Ouch—"
Jing He winced.
Good grief.
The organizers of this tournament really know how to create excitement!
They chose the most "thrilling" matchups.
They arrived at a quiet VIP suite with a large circular window that offered a view of the entire arena. The suite was equipped with sofas, tea, and even a fruit platter.
Jing He released his Pokemon—Glaceon and Beldum—from their Poke Balls, and Gastly emerged directly from his shadow.
"Kya—"
Gastly immediately noticed Cynthia, who had taken off her hat and sunglasses and was sitting on the sofa. His eyes lit up, and he giggled as he approached to give her a shoulder massage.
Cynthia smiled warmly.
"Thank you."
"Kya kya—"
She then beckoned to Glaceon and Beldum.
"Uu—"
Glaceon jumped into her lap, and Cynthia picked a piece of fruit from the platter and handed it to Beldum.
"Chu—"
Beldum's eyes lit up with joy as he sat down and started eating.
Jing He: "..."
So these three are really my Pokemon?
"Who's your opponent?" Jing He asked, pretending not to notice.
"Hmm," Cynthia blinked.
"My opponent is relatively easy—Dawn."
"That's relatively easy." Jing He smacked his lips.
"Hmm?"
True to the nature of a performance tournament.
Pure "performance."
As the emcee took the stage and the mayor of Liuming City gave a speech, the Youth Performance Tournament officially began.
A thunderous roar of cheers erupted from the circular arena, and the atmosphere was electric after all the buildup.
"Next, let's welcome the first set of battlers!"
"From our own Kanaz City, the contestant Diantha—!!"
"And from our own Liuming City, the contestant Mikel—!!"
In an instant,
The excitement was palpable.
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(Note: The author had originally updated this chapter but decided to rewrite 2,000 words to improve it. Apologies for any inconvenience.)
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