A week had passed, leaving only one day until the Galar Star Tournament.
In the Crown Tundra of southern Galar.
Bea soared through the air, each step producing sonic booms like firecrackers.
However, even with such speed, she still couldn't outpace Galarian Zapdos.
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But even if she couldn't beat it in speed, she could compete with willpower!
Over the past week, Bea had thoroughly annoyed Galarian Zapdos.
Even if its body still had energy to spare, its mental fatigue had reached its limit.
Just as Galarian Zapdos ran all the way from the Frostbite Tundra south of Freezington to the Slumbering Weald in the north, thinking it had finally shaken off that crazy girl, and stopped to catch its breath.
"Hey!"
Bea, covered in snow, suddenly jumped down from a nearby tree, landing squarely on Galarian Zapdos's back, her arms tightly wrapped around its neck.
"Eek!?"
Galarian Zapdos let out a sharp cry, like a duck being strangled, struggling to throw Bea off.
But Bea was like Naruto refusing to leave Gamabunta's back, no matter if Zapdos soared dozens of meters into the air or jumped into freezing glaciers, she wouldn't let go.
When Galarian Zapdos returned to the snowfield from the icy river, looking dejected, Bea, soaking wet, flashed a brilliant smile, "How about that? I caught you, heh... hehe..."
As soon as she smiled, intense fatigue washed over Bea's brain, her arms went limp, and she was about to fall off Zapdos's back.
At that critical moment, Galarian Zapdos extended its chicken wings, catching Bea like a cushion.
"Clap～Clap～"
A round of applause sounded as Sū Shèng, accompanied by a stunned Sonia, Rurina, and Iwān emerged.
An Altaria used its fluffy feathers to wrap around Bea's body, absorbing the icy water and warming her.
"What an amazing girl."
Sū Shèng flicked Bea's forehead, who had passed out from exhaustion, and then said to Galarian Zapdos, "But I'm even more surprised you caught her just now."
"Tch!"
Zapdos turned its head to the other side dismissively.
"Caw～～"
A Corviknight's cry came as a Galar-specific "Flying Taxi" was held by a Corviknight's tough claws, hovering above Sū Shèng and his companions.
The middle-aged man sitting on the Corviknight's back shouted down:
"Are you the passenger with the online name [Necromancer of Lost Wife]? Your Corviknight Flying Taxi is here! Driver number 114514 is at your service!"
Sū Shèng said to Galarian Zapdos, "It seems you're quite fond of this girl. How about coming to watch her match tomorrow? You won't be disappointed."
Galarian Zapdos snorted and left without looking back.
Sū Shèng didn't mind. After the Corviknight taxi landed, he and his companions boarded the Flying Taxi.
Well, as long as it's not a helicopter.
And after the Flying Taxi disappeared into the clouds.
The Galarian Zapdos on the ground looked up at the direction the Corviknight flew off to.
After a long silence, it also headed north.
……
……
The annual League tournaments in each region are basically held in rotation.
For example, this month is Galar's Galar Star Tournament, next month is Hoenn's Grand Festival, and the month after that is Kanto's Indigo Plateau Conference.
The League executives seem to have agreed, taking turns one by one.
It's a tacit understanding.
Because this way, the tournaments in each region won't compete for popularity.
Viewers who like to watch matches can watch the Galar Star Tournament this month and the Grand Festival next month without conflict.
This year, perhaps because the chairmen of other Leagues felt it was necessary to do something to divert the popularity caused by the release of the Pokédex, just like Chairman Rose.
Or maybe it was just a coincidence, but the organizing Leagues of most of the major tournaments began to "change dynasties."
According to the information currently available online.
Kanto's Elite Four Lance is preparing to challenge Agatha's Champion title.
The Sinnoh League wants to support their genius girl Cynthia to take the throne.
The Hoenn League also intends to have their own richest son, Steven Stone, ascend to the Champion's throne.
In Kalos, child star Diantha is also a highly anticipated genius of this era.
But there's still some gap between her and the above three. It is said that she will not directly launch an attack on the Champion, but will first set a small goal—to become an Elite Four member.
And the Galar Star Tournament, which will be held at the end of this month.
Although it seems that there is no dark horse that can threaten Leon's Champion throne.
But don't forget, Rose still has the Pokédex card in his hand.
Therefore, it has also gained a lot of attention.
……
The day before the opening ceremony, Macro Cosmos held a grand festival in Wyndon.
All visitors can freely enjoy the delicacies and entertainment facilities of Macro Cosmos's restaurants, highlighting its extravagance.
And at subway and bus stations, on both sides of streetlights, on electronic screens in squares, etc.
Posters of the local League's popular Gym Leaders can be seen everywhere.
Rose pays great attention to the image and business value potential development of his Gym Leaders.
The Gym Leaders of the Galar League are not only trainers, but also have a sense of being stars.
Among them, Raihan and Piers, who are of the same generation as Leon and have Elite Four-level strength, are second only to Leon in popularity.
Next are the beautiful Gym Leaders like Marnie and Rurina.
But whether it is local Galarians or foreign tourists who came to Wyndon to watch the match live, they were surprised to find.
On the huge posters on the outer periphery of the Wyndon Stadium, the one firmly occupying the C position was not Galar's first superstar Leon, but Sū Shèng, holding the Pokédex and with a confident look on his face.
This action, those who don't know might think he's about to transform.
"The chairman of Galar is really giving face."
Gladion looked up at the huge poster in the stadium.
And next to him was his mother Lusamine and sister Lillie.
For the past two years, their siblings have been studying at Naranja Academy in Paldea.
They recently had a vacation and knew that their mother would be attending the Pokédex release in Galar with Sū Shèng, so they came together.
"Chairman Lusamine, long time no see."
Rose walked up with his secretary Oleana, smiling and greeting.
"Chairman Rose, long time no see too, but I'm not the chairman yet."
Lusamine returned a polite smile.
In the past, people's basic title for Lusamine was "Director Lusamine" because she was the director of the Aether Foundation.
After the Rainbow Company was established, there were titles such as "President" and "Chairman."
And now that the Alola League has been established, there is also the title of "Chairman."
Because everyone thinks that Lusamine will serve as the chairman of the Alola League.
But in fact, she has not officially taken the position yet.
Whoosh——
Just then, a huge uproar erupted in the square directly opposite the Wyndon Stadium.
Lusamine and her family turned to look.
They found Galar League Champion Leon making his signature pose of pointing one finger to the sky in the crowd.
The local Galar fans showed their enthusiasm, constantly shouting Leon and Charizard's names.
"He's really popular..."
Gladion exclaimed.
Lillie was also stunned for a while, then thought of a question and asked curiously, "I wonder who is more popular, Champion Leon or Elite Four Lance."
"I think it's still Leon."
Gladion replied.
It's really hard to say who is stronger between Leon and Lance.
But if you want to say who is more popular, Gladion thinks the former is better.
After all, Lance doesn't show up in public very much, while Leon participates in commercial activities when he has nothing to do. You can see this from the sponsor icons all over his cloak.
And based on Lance's temperament, discarding his strength, he really isn't very popular...
"Dr. Sū Shèng!"
"Dr. Sū Shèng!"
"Dr. Sū Shèng!"
Just when the siblings were still sighing at Leon's amazing popularity.
Cheers that were no less than Leon's, and even faintly surpassed him, suddenly came from the crowd.
Hearing this familiar but somewhat unfamiliar name because they hadn't seen him for too long.
The siblings stretched their necks and looked towards the square.
……
"Wow, the last time I encountered such a big battle was when the Rainbow Company was just established, right?"
Iwān said with an exaggerated expression, chewing on a lollipop.
"It's a bit of a surprise."
Sū Shèng said with emotion.
Bea, who had recovered but was still a little pale, said, "Dr. You completely deserve such a welcome. The popularization of Fairy-type Pokémon and mythical beasts, researching the Pokédex to make it safer for trainers to travel, and vindicating Zacian and Zamazenta, each is a great achievement enough to be recorded in history!"
The reporters who were originally facing Leon were frantically pressing the shutter on Sū Shèng, and Rurina and the others who were walking behind Sū Shèng were not spared either.
The news that Rose wanted to match Rurina and Sū Shèng had already leaked out.
It feels like if they were allowed to play Devour the Earth and eat steamed buns, they could break the record.
And Bea and Sonia were gloriously ignored.
The former was because she was too young. How could the respected Dr. Sū Shèng do such a thing?
The latter was because she was childhood friends with Leon, and no one thought much about it.
Leon, who was originally taking photos with fans and posing, took the initiative to walk up and extended his hand, "It's nice to see you again, Dr."
The Urshifu on the Isle of Armor left a deep impression on him.
Unfortunately, he has been preparing for the Galar Star Tournament that will be held this year, and sending invitations to potential trainers.
Otherwise, I really wanted to compete with Sū Shèng.
"Continuing to defend the title this year is no problem, right?"
Sū Shèng asked a polite nonsense question.
Leon belongs to the highest level among Champions, and may even be like Giovanni, half a foot into the Master level.
Although he has not yet reached his peak, unless the protagonists such as Red and May come, no one can shake his position. (In the official mobile game, Leon won against Blue)
But the one next to him should be able to give him a little surprise.
"I look forward to up-and-coming talents surpassing me."
Leon replied with a smile.
"Bea, Rurina, good luck."
Leon also encouraged the two Gym Leaders.
When looking at his childhood friend, Sonia didn't know what to say yet, Leon had already spoken first: "I heard that you are not a trainer anymore, Sonia, what a pity."
"Ah... yes, it's a bit of a pity..."
Sonia's expression was a little黯然.
"Don't take it too seriously, there are many people in the world who can't become trainers, you're not the only one."
Leon comforted considerately.
Ah this...
Leon's words made Bea and Rurina roll their eyes.
This comfort is worse than no comfort.
Sū Shèng also found it funny.
Leon's fate is simply like being specially favored by the goddess of luck, with amazing talent, help from noble people, and a top-notch childhood sweetheart.
However, his emotional intelligence is relatively worrying.
Sonia didn't break up with you, thanks to her good-natured personality.
"Brother Sū Shèng!"
Lillie jogged over, staggering and almost falling because she was too excited.
"Lillie, how are you doing in Paldea?"
Sū Shèng quickly stepped forward to steady her and asked.
Lillie showed a gentle smile, "It's pretty good, the teachers are very good, it's just that some of the students don't get along very well, and the teachers also have a headache."
Sū Shèng thought for a while, aren't the villains of Paldea a group of students playing school bullying?
"Is it okay? Do you want to go back to Alola?"
Although Sū Shèng felt that Team Star was a bit of a small fight compared to the villains in previous regions when playing the game in his previous life.
But for children, school bullying is not a small matter.
Gladion also walked over at this time, patted his chest confidently, "Brother Sū Shèng, don't worry, I will protect Lillie."
Lillie's personality is indeed easy to be bullied, but he is different.
"Ā Shèng, you haven't been back to Alola for a long time."
At this time, Lusamine also walked over.
The way she said this, how does it have the flavor of a wife blaming her husband for not coming home?
"Busy嘛～"
Sū Shèng smiled.
Lusamine looked at Sonia and Rurina behind Sū Shèng, secretly biting her lip.
Tsk, so young...
"Dr., I hope you can say a few words at the opening ceremony later."
Rose walked up and said.
Sū Shèng shook his head, "I've already said what I can say at the previous press conference. This is the Galar Tournament, so I won't steal the show."
Sū Shèng, Rose, Lusamine, Leon... many big figures appeared one after another.
Finally, some reporters around couldn't help but start asking questions:
"Dr. Sū Shèng, is it true that Chairman Rose is matching you and Gym Leader Rurina?"
"Netizens are very worried about your mental health. Have you come out of the shadow of the Xiso duo incident?"
"Elite Four Lance of Kanto has publicly stated that the death penalty should be added to the League law. What do you think of this?"
"What are you going to do with the love affair between Bewear and Zamazenta?"
……
To be honest, Sū Shèng was already used to the reporters' various strange questions.
Just as he was planning to ignore and leave as before, the last question asked by a reporter made Sū Shèng directly unable to hold back.
And Lusamine's family, Rozzo Olivedan, the Galar locals and foreign tourists at the scene, and even the four brothers from Pallet Town on the Galar Channel in front of the TV, were almost choked by their own saliva.
What, what? Bewear and Zamazenta are in love…
“Bewear… is that the Bewear who almost smashed that black guy's head and threw Grandpa's Dragonite away in an instant?”
In the Oak household, Blue recalled the scene from a month ago, stunned.
Green next to him didn't look much better, "Zamazenta… is that the hero Zamazenta who recently saved Galar in the news?"
Professor Oak's eyes lit up, "Do Legendary Pokémon also have reproductive capabilities?!"
……
Su Sheng turned his head to look at the reporter who asked the question.
It was a tall, beautiful reporter holding a microphone, with chestnut hair styled up and a fringe of bangs on her forehead.
Seeing Su Sheng look at her, the beautiful reporter introduced herself: "Hello, Doctor, I am Viola, a reporter from Lumiose Television in Kalos."
Su Sheng turned his head to look at Iwaku.
Iwaku shook his head frantically, "I didn't say it!"
The next second, Iwaku reacted and pointed at Bea and the other two girls, "They know too, why don't you suspect them three!?"
“Because you are a big mouth.”
Gladion thought to himself.
Although he hadn't spent much time with Iwaku, he knew the other party's unreliable personality well.
“How do you know?”
Su Sheng remembered who the female reporter in front of him was.
Viola, the Gym Leader of the Santalune Gym in the Kalos region, and Ash's travel companion for a short time in the future.
“We heard that you stayed in the Crown Tundra of Galar for a while. There is only one village called 'Freezington' in the Crown Tundra, and there is only one hotel there. We interviewed the owner there, and he said that your Bewear and Zamazenta broke 7 beds, and you paid a lot of money.”
At this moment, the whole world fell silent.
And Zamazenta, who was left by Su Sheng in the room of the Rondo Rouse Hotel, proudly raised his head.
I can pay, but the whole world must know!
……
Viola asked again: "Although she is married to Bewear, Zamazenta is the guardian deity of Galar, so she shouldn't be able to leave Galar, right? In that case, are you going to release Bewear? Or… stay in Galar?"
Boom—
As soon as Viola said this, the scene, no, the whole world in front of the TV was in an uproar.
The reporters in Hammerlocke City couldn't wait to break the shutter in their hands.
As Su Sheng gradually secured the top spot in the Pokémon research world, some of his deeds were also dug up.
Not only his own, but also the information of his companions Iwaku and "Karen" was also thoroughly dug up by the media.
Iwaku's strength is unknown, because Iwaku's "Psychic Fatty" lineup has been exposed by the media, so Iwaku rarely takes action in public.
Only recently has he successively subdued Galarian Articuno and Galarian Slowpoke, Alakazam and other new partners.
Iwaku gradually fought in public.
But no matter what, Iwaku is a well-known Legendary Pokémon owner of Articuno.
At least he should be able to reach the Elite Four level, right?
And when Rika followed Su Sheng as "Karen", although she only used Incineroar, it was enough to show her potential.
Champion potential!
In other words, whichever region obtains Su Sheng means not only obtaining a top-notch scientific genius, but also obtaining two Elite Four potential and champion potential combat talents.
Who wouldn't be tempted?
In an instant, Lusamine's family of three had internal alarms blaring.
When writing Bea's "silver hair", I always tend to write "pubic hair". It was the same in the previous book. It's an old problem.
