A few hours before at the Galar Pokémon Center…
“So you’re going to the black market to look for research equipment?”
“Yes, I think that videotape is very important. I need some experimental equipment that can project and also analyze research.”
“Why go to the black market?”
“There’s a certain component that, because someone previously used it for an illegal activity, its production has been explicitly banned. It can only be found on the black market now.”
“Alright, you two go first. I need to register. Let’s meet up in three days at an agreed location.”
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Inside Galar’s Galar Stadium, one can apply for a League Card, a high-tech card that displays detailed personal information, such as your ranking in the Pokémon world Tournament and various attributes. You can also use it to check others’ rankings and attributes.
“Hello, I’m here to register for the Pokémon world Tournament.”
It took Gui Ling nearly half an hour to arrive in the Galar region. Because he came riding Rayquaza, his arrival in Galar caused quite a stir.
“You’ve waited long enough, Mr. Ghost Spirit!”
Miss Joy rushed over in a hurry, a hint of panic in her eyes. She immediately took the Trainers information card from Gui Ling and began the registration process.
“Am I that scary?”
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“I apologize, Mr. Ghost Spirit, but since this is your first time participating in the World Tournament, you only meet one of the three conditions, so you can’t start from the 1000th rank… I’m very sorry!”
“It’s fine, I didn’t research the World Tournament beforehand. By the way, what do I need to do to start from the 1000th rank?”
“Below the Advanced Tournament, these conditions aren’t required. However, as the Champion of Kalos, you’re certainly aiming for the Master Tournament. So, you need to complete all the Gyms in the Galar region. This is essentially the ‘ticket’; you can only participate once you have it.”
“Alright, thank you for the explanation.”
Gui Ling stood in place, thought for a moment, and then left. Miss Joy smiled awkwardly.
“It seems… this Trainer isn’t that hard to get along with? Why did those Pokémon Hunters who surrendered call him a demon?”
Relying on Rayquaza’s speed, Gui Ling quickly arrived at the Gyms. Regardless of their rules, Gui Ling single-handedly cleared all the Gyms using only Banette.
Defu: Why did you use Banette for other Gyms? Mine was Groudon?! Answer me! Why did you melt down my Gym?! I’m Avalugg, fighting Groudon, and it’s Primal Reversion! How am I supposed to fight?! Answer me! Look my eyes!
When he arrived at the Ghost-type Gym, Gui Ling specifically released Huan Da and showed her to the Gym Leader. The little girl with the white mask merely glanced at her and then shook her head, signaling Gui Ling to immediately recall her.
“This thing… isn’t normal… try not to let it out.”
“Alright, I’m very sorry for disturbing you. But I still have one Gym battle, please battle me.”
“Hmm… come on.”
In less than half a day, Gui Ling finished all the Gym battles. Miss Joy stared at Gui Ling’s data, stunned, and then seemed to understand why the Pokémon Hunters called him a demon.
“Your speed is a bit too fast, isn’t it? It hasn’t even been half a day, and it usually takes at least a day to go to any single Gym, right? You… finished all six Gyms?!”
“I have Rayquaza, the Sky Lord, so of course, I’m fast. Can I proceed now?”
“Of course! I wish you good luck in the Tournament!”
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“It’s already dark?”
As soon as Gui Ling walked out of Galar, he was stopped by many Trainers for Pokémon battles. He fought 12 consecutive battles with a 100% win rate, only realizing the sun had set when he noticed.
“Alright, there’s no forest around here, so I guess I’ll have to stay in the city for the night.”
Gui Ling casually found a hotel, bought a presidential suite, and then planned to go upstairs to rest.
“After retiring in the forest for so long, suddenly fighting so many battles in one day is a bit tiring! Huh?”
Gui Ling passed a battle arena and saw a Pangoro defeat a Scizor. The Trainer recalled his Scizor, but another Trainer snatched the Poké Ball.
“According to the rules, I’ll be taking your Scizor~”
“Wait! You can’t do this!”
The Trainer was about to resist but was dragged out by several black-suited bodyguards, passing right by Gui Ling.
“Hmph…”
Just as the black-suited bodyguards were about to walk away, Gui Ling drew his tang katana and held it directly against one of the bodyguard’s necks.
“Put the person down.”
“Who are you, kid! Looking for a beating, are you…?”
Thump! Thump! Thump!
With three heavy thuds, the three bodyguards fell to the ground, each with a steaming red lump on their heads.
“Not using the blade was my mercy to you.”
Gui Ling helped the Trainer up and slowly walked onto the battle arena.
“Stealing other people’s Pokémon, how come I’ve never heard of this rule?”
“This place is my territory! Of course, I make the rules! What, you want to stick up for this guy?”
“Yes, let’s see if you have the ability.”
“Alright, if you want to stick up for him, you can. If you can beat me, I’ll return this Scizor to him, but if you lose, I’ll take your Pokémon.”
Gui Ling chuckled, pulling a Master Ball from his pocket.
“I dare to bet, do you dare to take it?”
Looking at the Master Ball in Gui Ling’s hand, the Trainer couldn’t help but have a bad premonition. At the same time, seeing Gui Ling’s appearance, he found him increasingly familiar.
“Wait a minute… could you be the Champion of the Kalos League?!”
“Only just recognized me?”
“Wait! I’m not fighting! Take this Scizor back!”
“Too late, Huan Da, deal with them, don’t leave a single one for me.”
As the Master Ball opened, Haze instantly enveloped the entire hotel. Sanguine eyes stared at the black-suited men in front, plunging them into an illusion in just a moment.
“Brother, since I helped you get your Scizor back, do me a favor. Give all the Pokémon they stole to Miss Jenny, and let her find their original Trainers. As for those guys… just say they were suddenly taken away by a mysterious force, and then don’t say anything else.”
“Huh? Like that? Is that really okay?”
“As long as the evidence you provide isn’t enough, they can’t do anything to you. Look, isn’t there surveillance?”
Gui Ling specifically had Huan Da tamper with the surveillance, altering the footage with the power of illusion.
The surveillance footage showed that after the black-suited men stole the Scizor, their bodies suddenly twisted, then transformed into a wisp of Haze and vanished.
“That’s it then. I didn’t expect to have to deal with a farce before going to bed…”
The May Day holiday is coming up soon. Although I’ll be attending the comic convention throughout the May Day holiday, I thought I should at least not neglect my dear readers.
At least three updates during the May Day holiday, striving for daily updates.
He who breaks his word shall suffer the penalty of breaking his word.