Shimi shook his head.
Too strong?
He knew in his heart.
He wasn't weak, but the gap in strength between him and Natsuhiko was still significant.
But anyway, Natsuhiko going all out showed Shimi respect.
And even though Shimi knew he was much weaker than Natsuhiko, hearing Natsuhiko say he was "strong" still made him a little happy.
Having someone who defeated you say you're strong could be seen as sarcasm by some, but Shimi believed Natsuhiko wasn't that kind of person.
Natsuhiko indeed didn't lie.
Beedrill's ability to sweep four in a row was largely due to the advantage of the "Z Move".
Togekiss held an advantage temporarily unknown to others with its Fairy Type.
If everything was equal, his win wouldn't have been so easy.
Bam—
Shimi punched Natsuhiko on the chest.
"Next time you come to Kalos, remember to find me, I'll treat you to the best food."
"Of course." Natsuhiko replied with a smile.
Shimi was very straightforward.
Losing is losing, and he won't make excuses for himself.
The two turned and walked towards the competitors' tunnel separately.
However, the host rushed up at this moment.
"Wait, wait a minute, contestant Natsuhiko!"
"Hmm?"
The host, panting, whispered into Natsuhiko's ear with the microphone, "Professor Oak asked you to wait a moment."
Natsuhiko glanced at him, nodded.
Then the host picked up the microphone again.
"Let's thank contestant Natsuhiko and contestant Shimi for bringing us an exciting match. Let's bid farewell to contestant Shimi with applause."
Amidst the thunderous applause, Shimi clutched his chest and bowed to the surroundings, showing great elegance.
After nodding to Natsuhiko, he disappeared into the competitors' tunnel.
The applause gradually faded.
Everyone was watching Natsuhiko still standing on the field.
They knew.
The revelation phase had come.
At this moment.
Professor Oak, Nari Omiki, and Lusamine, who served as the main committee members, also came to the arena.
It startled the entire committee.
Professor Oak nodded slightly towards Natsuhiko.
Natsuhiko understood his meaning.
A slight smile appeared on his lips.
The league couldn't stay still anymore, right?
Nari Omiki looked at Natsuhiko with curiosity.
And Lusamine's gaze could only be described as eager.
Talent!
This is true talent!
What the Ethereum Foundation needs is someone like Natsuhiko!
Lusamine originally thought the new attribute was already shocking enough.
But she didn't expect the new attribute Natsuhiko discovered seemed to have the ability to be immune to Dragon-type Techniques.
No one understood the impact of this better than her as a major organization's director.
At the same time, Lusamine felt fortunate.
She was glad she acted a few days earlier, letting Gladio and Lillie become Natsuhiko's students first.
This essentially meant that half of Natsuhiko's foot was already on the Ethereum Foundation's chariot.
She couldn't wait for everyone paying attention to this matter to know.
This person, the discoverer of the new attribute, is about to become the youngest Professor in alliance history, Mr. Natsuhiko, and he is the teacher of her two children!
The host sensibly handed the microphone to Professor Oak.
Professor Oak, without wasting words, cheerfully asked:
"Natsuhiko, that match was fantastic, but the battle between Togekiss and Kingdra, I believe it left many viewers puzzled. Can you give us some clarification?"
On the screen, the battle between Togekiss and Kingdra was projected.
Natsuhiko took the new microphone.
Everyone pricked up their ears.
Natsuhiko glanced around before smiling and slowly saying:
"Because, earlier people's judgment of Togekiss's attribute was wrong, it is not a General Type and Flying Type Pokémon, it possesses a new attribute."
"Oh? A new attribute?" Professor Oak continued to ask with a smile.
Natsuhiko almost wanted to give Professor Oak a thumbs up.
If Professor Oak weren't acting as a sidekick verbally, it would be a waste of talent.
"Yes, it's a new attribute I discovered not long ago."
Natsuhiko pursed his lips and continued: "I found that Pokémon with this attribute... are immune to Dragon-type Techniques."
Wow—!!
The whole venue erupted.
It really blew up!
It wasn't just the scene; the internet was also nearly paralyzed.
All comment systems and bullet screens were almost completely down simultaneously.
It truly is immune to Dragon-type Techniques!
Although many had already speculated.
But when they got a definite answer from Natsuhiko, they still couldn't help feeling shocked, incredulous, and absurd...
The emotions were varied.
"So, what is this attribute?"
Professor Oak, ignoring the noisy voices, asked again.
Indeed.
Once he asked the question, the whole venue fell silent again.
Avoiding missing a word.
Natsuhiko adjusted his cap brim and calmly said, "I call it... 'Fairy Type'."
Fairy Type!
Comes to light!
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PS: I see everyone says it's a good cliffhanger, "eagerly" kicking a friend out and letting him come tomorrow, so I'm giving you an extra update!!
16,000 characters already, equals eight chapters, isn't it generous enough? This time asking for a monthly ticket, isn't it too much?