Chapter 341:
"Oh my! It is a reversal! A reversal! Everyone thought the Aggron trainer was using Metal Sound for a last-ditch effort, but who knew he'd use Roar to force a switch to Ampharos instead!
With Stone Edge and Stomping Tantrum, the newly emerged Ampharos took both hits solidly and went down!
Ampharos is unable to battle! The advantage in this match has tilted towards contestant with Aggron!
Who would have thought that the seemingly honest and simple-looking contestant with Aggron had such a trick up his sleeve!"
Satoshi's passionate commentary echoed from above.
Watching from the stands, Hayashi Kaede's eyelids twitched vigorously.
He had been sure Mienshao would win this match.
But he never expected this contestant with Aggron to use Metal Sound to create the illusion that Aggron was ready for a direct fight, only to use Roar to force a switch!
This way, Aggron secured the first victory.
With this victory, he now have the initiative in Pokémon selection.
"I'm still too green," Hayashi Kaede couldn't help but sigh.
Although he had played some Pokémon-related games in his previous life, he wasn't deeply proficient.
Now, being here at the Pokemon League Conference, he could truly feel the charm of Pokémon battles.
Because he himself hadn't anticipated the Aggron trainer using Roar to force a switch.
Of course, it might also be because he didn't have an Aggron himself.
But soon, Hayashi Kaede stopped dwelling on it and began thinking.
With Dragonite and Gardevoir on his team, he wouldn't lose anyway.
He was considering who to send out first.
Among the Pokémon he brought, the relatively weaker ones were probably Meowscarada and Alcremie.
The one with the lowest energy level was likely Alcremie.
But Alcremie's energy level was quite... deceptive.
After all, its strength entirely depended on what move Metronome shook out.
Although, through numerous attempts, it tended to shake out relatively powerful moves when facing opponents Alcremie wanted to defeat.
But that was genuinely hard to control.
As he pondered, the first match below was gradually nearing its end.
After Ampharos was defeated, the girl's thoughts shifted repeatedly, but she ultimately chose to send out her first Pokémon, Mienshao.
But the burly man was prepared this time, switching Aggron out for a Psychic-type Alakazam.
This Alakazam's energy level wasn't high.
Only Lv. 45–48, which is much lower than Mienshao.
But facing the Psychic-type Alakazam, the Fighting-type Mienshao, even with its hands moving so fast they left afterimages, couldn't find a solution and could only helplessly be worn down by Alakazam.
In the end, victory went to the burly man.
Interestingly, the victory in this match was actually founded on a small decision the burly man made right at the beginning.
Match after match passed. Hayashi Kaede initially thought exciting battles like the first one would be relatively rare.
But in fact, on this stage, every two or three matches, there would be trainers with brilliant commands that drew cheers from the crowd.
Hayashi Kaede watched with great interest.
Time passed leisurely.
One match, five matches, seven matches.
About an hour later, it was soon the tenth match.
A particularly interesting one was the ninth match.
There was a little loli, only about 140 cm tall, wearing a gradient white and light pink short-sleeve with a short skirt, looking full of energy.
The moment she appeared, the entire spectator stands seemed to erupt, boiling over with noise.
Especially the male spectators were incredibly excited,
Each one seemingly wanting to stand up and fly down to the field.
"Sally! Miss Sally!"
"I'm your dog, Sally!"
"What do you mean *you're* her dog? *I'm* her dog!"
"I heard Miss Sally was recommended by the Ice-type Elite Four, Rosaline! She didn't need to challenge Gyms to get here~"
"Ooo... I really want to hold Miss Sally in my arms properly, she's so tiny..."
"I'm different from you guys; I prefer her Pokémon, Hatterene! A Shiny Hatterene! That gaze, that color scheme, so cute~"
...
The commotion even startled Hayashi Kaede.
She was a "celebrity"?
Since transmigrating to this world, Hayashi Kaede hadn't paid much attention to the entertainment industry.
He knew nothing about these "celebrities" or "internet famous" people.
Though, come to think of it, he was probably somewhat "internet famous" himself!
His video channel still had over a million followers.
Out of a tiny bit of curiosity, while watching the battle, Hayashi Kaede couldn't resist searching on his phone.
He then discovered, she was indeed a major internet celebrity, with over twenty million followers.
It seemed she started recording videos three years ago, documenting her journey. With her uniquely cute appearance and the fact that the Pokémon she caught were all cute, high-appeal types, she became popular along the way.
Hatterene, Galarian Rapidash, Glaceon, Togetic, Frosmoth....
Her latest video was a battle against the Ice-type Elite Four member, Rosaline.
Having traveled for at least three years,
Her strength was indeed quite good.
That Hatterene's energy level reached a solid Lv. 64–65.
The rest of her Pokémon were also quite strong.
Galarian Rapidash Lv. 58–59.
Glaceon Lv. 62–64.
Togetic Lv. 56–58.
With this level of strength, she gained the recognition of the Ice-type Elite Four member and received a special badge from her.
Afterward she was invited by the Ice-type Elite Four member to participate in this Pokemon League Conference.
This level of strength was genuinely impressive.
The key was that the strength of each Pokémon was very balanced, which was quite rare.
For example, Yūji, who challenged the Pokemon League Conference, only had his Flareon reaching Elite Four level.
Most of his other Pokémon were between Lv. 40 and 50.
But this also informed Hayashi Kaede of another way to participate in the Pokemon League Conference.
Namely, challenge an Elite Four member, gain their recognition and invitation, and you can directly participate in the Indigo League.
Thinking about it, that meant he had received the Champion's recognition and invitation!
An even higher tier?
While watching the battle below, Hayashi Kaede continued searching.
The Eastova League had six officially titled Elite Four members.
They were Ice-type, Fire-type, Water-type, Psychic-type, Fighting-type, and Grass-type.
An interesting rule this year was:
Each Elite Four member had to undertake the task of accepting challenges and selecting 2–3 people from the challengers to participate in the Pokemon League Conference .
No wonder there were more participants this year; there was an additional policy like this.
As he looked it up, the battle below gradually reached its conclusion.
The result was, unsurprisingly, victory for the contestant named Miss Sally.
Her Glaceon and her coordination were excellent, allowing her to win easily and even achieve a one-versus-three sweep.