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Chapter 514: Ranking Points in the Royal Battle, the Fire Bird of the Quartz Highlands!
Chapter 514: Ranking Points in the Royal Battle, the Fire Bird of the Quartz Highlands!
Naoki felt that there was no need to go that far.
Leaving aside Ho-Oh for now, releasing beasts like Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza would likely stir up a storm of trouble.
The presence of Latias and Latios, legendary Pokemon often seen on the internet, would also likely cause quite a sensation.
As for Mewtwo...
Its very appearance would probably attract the unwanted attention of Team Rocket.
After careful consideration, Naoki decided to decline the assistance of these legendary Pokemon.
Giratina expressed great disappointment, feeling it had missed a valuable opportunity to gain more followers.
The other legendary Pokemon didn't object, except for Ho-Oh, who offered to send its Ho-Oh Guard to lend their aid.
Upon seeing Ho-Oh's message, Naoki thought for a moment before replying.
[Naoki: Are you referring to Entei, Suicune, and Raikou?]
[Ho-Oh: Indeed. They are my messengers in this world and have done much in my name. They are most trustworthy Pokemon.]
[Naoki: Where are they now?]
[Ho-Oh: In the Johto region.]
Naoki: "..."
Perhaps it would be best to forget about that idea. While he was eager to meet Entei and the others, the Johto region was eight hundred miles away from Alola, and they couldn't cross the sea in time to make it for the Royal Battle.
Moreover, they weren't exactly on familiar terms.
With that in mind, Naoki responded.
[Naoki: Maybe next time. I'm afraid it might be too late for this occasion.]
[Ho-Oh: Very well. If you require my assistance in the future, I can summon the Ho-Oh Guard to meet with you.]
To meet with the one it has chosen.
In Ho-Oh's heart, this human named Naoki had already fulfilled the conditions to become the Rainbow Hero.
It was only fitting that Entei and the others should meet this new Rainbow Hero.
Meanwhile, Mewtwo had located Olivier at the Pokemon Guild, busy organizing things.
Using its Rotom Phone, Mewtwo initiated a video call with Naoki.
Soon, the video call was connected.
"Olivier, do you have some time? There's something I'd like to ask of you," Naoki said. "I've encountered a bit of a situation here in the Alola region, and I have two battles to participate in."
Olivier on the other end readily nodded.
"Li~"
Seeing Olivier's agreement, Naoki smiled and said, "In that case, I'll come by the ranch to pick you up later tonight."
"Li~"
Olivier nodded lightly.
After hanging up the call, Naoki made a note of Olivier's name.
One Pokemon might not be enough, and Naoki felt it prudent to prepare a few more, at least three in total.
Olivier would be the first, so he needed two more.
Considering the Pokemon currently at the ranch...
Naoki's mind flashed through images of various Pokemon.
Soon, an image of a Pokemon wielding a large onion and possessing a sleek physique appeared in his mind.
Yes! Onion Duck could join the battle too!
Now, who should he choose for the last spot?
Just then, Frost Fairy rushed in from outside.
Seeing Naoki deep in thought, she jumped onto the sofa and asked, "Mama?"
Naoki glanced at Frost Fairy and replied, "I'm planning to participate in a Pokemon battle tournament later, but I'm one Pokemon short. I'm not sure which one to send out."
Hearing this, Frost Fairy's eyes lit up, and she immediately spoke up, "Mama!"
She could join the battle too!
Hmm? Seeing Frost Fairy's reaction, Naoki paused for a moment, "Do you want to participate?"
"Mama!" Frost Fairy's eyes shone with determination, much like Bear Apprentice's.
She had become a very powerful Pokemon!
This was a scenario Naoki had never imagined.
Let Frost Fairy join the Royal Battle?
But Frost Fairy's battles relied purely on luck... If her Finger Wagging move failed to produce a good technique, she might be eliminated in the first round by the other opponents.
Noticing Naoki's hesitation, Frost Fairy puffed up her cheeks and turned her head away indignantly. How dare Naoki doubt her!
"Mama!"
Frost Fairy huffed angrily and turned her little head away.
"..."
"Alright, alright, I didn't say you couldn't join," Naoki quickly reassured her.
There was no harm in letting Frost Fairy participate. After all, they had Onion Duck and Olivier as reliable backups.
And if all else failed, there were always the legendary Pokemon on the World Tree who could intervene.
"In that case, I'll be counting on you, Frost Fairy!" Naoki said.
"Mama?" As expected, Frost Fairy turned her head back at the sound of her name.
"Of course, it's true," Naoki nodded.
Frost Fairy was satisfied with this response.
"Mama!"
She chirped happily, her little face full of determination.
She would help Naoki achieve victory!
Naoki secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
With that, the lineup for the Royal Battle was decided.
Checking the time, it was already 2:00 pm.
The ranch had been thoroughly cleaned, and it was time for them to head back to the Poni region.
However, before that, Naoki intended to make a stop at the Royal Dome.
An hour later, on Akala Island, Naoki strolled leisurely down the spacious Royal Avenue.
Trainers with their diverse Pokemon companions strolled along the avenue in pairs or small groups, along with tourists and locals who had come to witness the Royal Battles.
The sounds of humans and Pokemon intermingled, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere all around.
"That large stadium up ahead must be the Royal Dome," Naoki remarked, pausing to take in the sight. "It's truly spectacular!"
The entrance to the Royal Dome featured a red and white Poke Ball-themed automatic door that slid open as pedestrians approached.
Stepping through, one officially entered the grand lobby, which served as the reception and registration area for participants.
Hanging on the electronic screens in the lobby were banners and photos of celebrity battlers, and Naoki spotted the renowned Royal Mask, none other than Professor Kukui of the Alola region.
At that moment, a female receptionist approached them with a friendly smile.
"Welcome! How may I assist you today?" she inquired.
Naoki tore his gaze away from Professor Kukui's photo and replied, "Hello, I registered as a participant for the Royal Battles online. I wanted to come by and learn about the rules today."
"I see!" The receptionist invited, "Please come this way, and I'll be happy to explain everything to you."
"Thank you for your help," Naoki said gratefully.
The two of them stepped into a guest room, and after verifying Naoki's identity on her computer, the receptionist, whose name was Vivian, smiled and began her explanation.
"Unlike other battle facilities in different regions, the Royal Battles primarily use a ranking system. You earn points for each Royal Battle you win, and once you accumulate 10 points, you can advance to the next stage."
"Currently, we have four stages: Regular, Super, Advanced, and Master. Each stage requires a different number of points."
"Additionally, our battle times are not fixed. If you wish to participate, you need to register in advance. We will then arrange an opponent for you and notify you of the battle time and venue."
"Since this is your first time, you can only start from the Regular stage."
Naoki nodded, finding the rules similar to those of ranking point-based boxing matches.
"Now, let me show you your ranking."
Vivian sent a web link to Naoki's Rotom Phone.
Upon opening and logging in, Naoki saw his current points and ranking.
【Battler Alias: Winged King
Rank: Regular
Points: 0 (Advance to Super Rank with 10 points)
Ranking: 250】
Naoki: "..."
This ranking felt like an insult.
As he perused the rules and rewards, he found that the Royal Battles offered quite generous prizes.
Battlers earned a certain amount of money for each victory, starting with 2,000 or 3,000, and increasing to five-digit figures in the Super Rank.
If one reached the Master Rank, a single battle could earn them a reward in the hundreds of thousands, not to mention the celebrity battlers like the Royal Mask.
Naoki couldn't help but whistle at the string of zeros that followed the number.
Indeed, Pokemon battles were the mainstream in this world!
The top-ranked Master was none other than the Royal Mask, and Naoki noticed that defeating him would earn one the Grand Tour Certificate.
With that certificate, outsiders could participate in the local Grand Tour, gaining access to various opportunities and treasures, including but not limited to Z-Crystals and Z-Power Rings.
Naoki's eyes gleamed with enthusiasm, and he eagerly said to Vivian, "Please sign me up! I want to join the battle!"
"Of course," Vivian replied, immediately getting to work on her computer.
After a while, she spoke up, "I've matched you with an opponent. Your first battle will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the Royal Dome Arena. Please make sure to be there on time."
In the afternoon, at 4 p.m., Naoki returned to the ranch.
He first went to the World Tree to bring Oliviera back to the ranch, and then he sought out Onion Duck.
When Onion Duck learned that Naoki needed its help, it immediately assumed a battle-ready stance, hoisting its onion proudly.
Naoki: "..."
If Professor Oak could see Onion Duck now, he would surely mistake it for a unique form of Farfetch'd.
"Alright, then it's all up to you guys tomorrow!"
"Li~"
"Mama~"
"Ga!"
The three Pokemon voiced their readiness in unison.
Mud-Slap Babo, Quick Dragon, and Moto Lizard looked on with a mix of envy and anticipation.
They wanted to join in too...
"Don't worry, there might be a chance for you later," Naoki assured them.
After all, he had no idea what level of opponents he would face in the Master Rank.
If they turned out to be all champions, it might be challenging for Frost Fairy and the others to handle on their own.
But there was no use worrying about that now. They would cross that bridge when they came to it!
Kanto Region, Quartz Highlands.
"Oh my, those two Pokemon..." Someone exclaimed in astonishment.
Others, based on their appearance and features, recognized their names.
"Could they be the legendary Pokemon Zapdos and Articuno?"
"How peculiar! Why would those two Pokemon suddenly appear in such a place?"
"I don't know, let's chase them and see! This might be a chance to capture legendary Pokemon!"
A group of Kanto League trainers sprang into action.
High in the sky, Zapdos and Articuno maintained their focus, speeding towards their destination—the fiery bird that dwelled in these highlands.
Zapdos' flight speed was astonishing, its passage stirring rolling thunderclouds and filling the sky with rumbling thunder.
Articuno, trailing behind, witnessed this display with awe.
This comrade's strength had far surpassed its own! What had it experienced? Was it because of that human it spoke of? Articuno wondered.
The cost of growing stronger was sacrificing its feathers...
Articuno didn't mind this, but it was curious about what Zapdos had endured.
So it left Twin Island, choosing to follow Zapdos to the "World Tree" it spoke of.
Just then, a familiar presence emerged from ahead.
Articuno's thoughts returned to the present.
It looked up with Zapdos, spotting a bird Pokemon with fiery red feathers, a sharp, straight beak, a streamlined crest, and a tail that fluttered like flames.
Its body was cloaked in orange flames, and its wings shimmered with countless sparks, among which the crimson flames held a captivating beauty that stirred one's spirit.
It was... Moltres!
Just as they could sense Moltres' presence, Moltres had also perceived their arrival and revealed itself, meeting them here.
"Houou~"
Moltres narrowed its eyes, sizing up the two birds before it.
In the Quartz Highlands of the Kanto Region, trainers riding their flying Pokemon had caught up.
They stood still, craning their necks to gaze at the silhouettes of the three legendary bird Pokemon in the sky, their faces reflecting their astonishment.
Not only Articuno and Zapdos, but even Moltres had made an appearance!
The next morning, Naoki attended to the chores on the ranch before riding Golurk to the Alola region.
Upon his arrival at the ranch, Kiawe was already waiting there.
"Good morning, Naoki!" Kiawe greeted him.
"Morning, Kiawe," Naoki dismounted from Golurk and proceeded to explain the tasks he needed help with.
"Except for winter, I usually don't stay here, so the items inside the house need to be aired out regularly to prevent mildew."
"Of course, you don't have to come every day. Even coming once a week is fine."
"Aside from that, there isn't much else. If you can manage, I'll transfer your monthly salary to your Rotom Phone."
"No problem!" Kiawe readily agreed; these tasks were quite manageable for him.
"Then, take some time to familiarize yourself with the place. I still have something to take care of, and I'll contact you later." Naoki said.
It was almost time, and he needed to head to the Royal Dome for his first battle.
"Sure!" Kiawe replied.
Naoki nodded and left, flying directly to the Royal Dome.
After registering his participant information, he received a plain mask to conceal his identity and a set of specialized clothing for the Royal Battle.
After changing, Naoki asked Golurk to wait backstage while he walked down the corridor to the square arena.
Perhaps due to his low battle rank, there weren't many spectators for this match.
The stands held only a handful of people who seemed to be there to casually enjoy the show.
Naoki glanced at them but didn't pay much attention, instead turning his gaze to the other three corridors.
There, he spotted his three opponents for this battle.
"Hello there, big brother! I'm Shorts Kid Zeke, and you're new here, right? I won't go easy on you!"
"As for me, I'm Mini-Skirt Rain. Don't underestimate me because I'm young! I'll show you how powerful my Pokemon are!"
"Hmph, Yanmei won't back down either! Even though I'm still in kindergarten, I've raised some really strong Pokemon! Pyukumuku, let's show them what we've got!"
A kindergarten-aged girl declared with determination.
Witnessing this, Naoki was momentarily stunned.
Now he understood why there were so few spectators for this match...
Damn, this turned out to be a toddler tournament! Good thing he hadn't asked Giratina, Groudon, or the others to help.
(End of Chapter)
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