The day of the National Tournament opening ceremony arrived. Li Yuan finally had to leave the two-month-long chaotic battle and his Aunt Delia's warm embrace.
For two months, the aunt and nephew hadn't separated for a moment. They were locked together constantly.
Eating, sleeping, bathing, toilet—they hugged tightly, unwilling to part.
If his mother hadn't demanded he participate, he would have spent the year in his aunt's gentle village.
To protect his mother's position and help her promotion, he had to help.
If his mother was transferred, doing as he pleased in this jurisdiction would be difficult.
A mother's honor depends on her son. He couldn't let her carry everything.
So, Li Yuan reluctantly pulled his aunt off him and took May, Dawn, Misty, and Sabrina to the National Stadium (Bird's Nest).
Bringing Sabrina wasn't because she was competing, but because Li Yuan liked her more and more and wanted her around for enjoyment~.
The Bird's Nest was converted into a Pokémon stadium. Traditional sports had declined; now it was Pokémon battles.
But entering the player tunnel, they were blocked by three unexpected figures.
Two were familiar—his lovers, Cynthia and Caitlin.
Their presence wasn't strange; their husband and sister were competing.
But the third figure, a woman in white with sunglasses, made Li Yuan's eyes widen.
He knew that style. It was the Kalos Champion, Diantha!
Isn't she the Champion of France? Why is she here?
While Li Yuan observed Diantha, she observed him curiously.
Diantha was Cynthia's best friend, invited as a guest to watch Cynthia's "siblings" perform.
Meeting another Champion was good for their development.
Diantha wasn't interested initially but couldn't refuse her best friend.
But seeing Li Yuan, her gaze was captivated.
For some reason, she felt an inexplicable closeness to this boy, like a long-lost brother (though she had none).
He attracted her. She couldn't stop looking. People might think she had a crush on him.
"Little Li Yuan, you made Big Sister wait. Must you arrive at the last minute?" Cynthia saw the familiar figure. A trace of desire flashed in her eyes before she scolded him.
"Sister Cynthia, I didn't know you were waiting. Otherwise, I wouldn't dare." Li Yuan looked at Cynthia with desire too. If not for the crowd, he would have entangled with her immediately.
His "True Heroine" had been untouched for two months. He was itching.
"Smooth talker. Come here, let Sister see if you've grown taller." Cynthia glared at him and beckoned.
"Okay! Hugs~." Li Yuan understood. Cynthia used "checking growth" as an excuse for intimacy.
He couldn't let the Champion ask explicitly. So he acted like a child, running into her arms and hugging her tight.
Cynthia hugged him back, secretly caressing him while "checking his body." The siblings absorbed each other's scent tacitly, expressions slightly intoxicated. Caitlin was envious!
Diantha was shocked. She knew her best friend's personality. As the strongest Champion, Cynthia was tough and her standards were high.
Looks? Sure. Strength surpassing her? Impossible.
Now she was hugging a boy intimately. If Chinese fans saw this, they would go crazy.
They look like ordinary siblings, but this isn't ordinary. Is he a child groom?
Since no Champion meets her standards, she's raising one to defeat her?
A good plan. Shota raising!
"Alright. You developed well. But how is your strength?" Cynthia released him before Diantha's expression got too weird.
"Which strength do you mean~?" Li Yuan teased.
"Brat. Pokémon training, of course! You have an exhibition match at the opening ceremony. Be prepared; don't lose too badly." Cynthia rolled her eyes.
"Exhibition match? I didn't hear about this. Who am I fighting?" Li Yuan was stunned. Who arranged this? More work?
"Hehe. Let me introduce you. This is Diantha from Kalos. You've heard of her, right?" Cynthia looked at her smelly brother coldly. With his lustful nature, he probably targeted the foreign Champion already.
Did I make a mistake inviting Diantha? Will there be a scandal?
"Top 8 in the last World Tournament. Of course. Don't tell me my opponent is Sister Diantha?" Li Yuan looked shocked. But his mouth was sweet; calling her "Sister" made Diantha smile.
She hated being called "Auntie." She was Cynthia's age!
"Correct. I found her specifically for you. Happy?" Cynthia smiled.
"I'm so happy. Thank you, Sister!" Li Yuan was depressed. Sister Cynthia wants me to lose?
He didn't care about winning, but having a perfect record was nice.
"Enough. I introduce a beauty, and you're unhappy?" Cynthia pouted.
"I'm happy. I'd be happier if the match was canceled." Li Yuan smiled bitterly.
"Hehe. Is Little Brother afraid of Big Sister? Does Big Sister eat people?" Diantha stepped forward, examining the boy she couldn't look away from. Her tone was flirtatious, her face slightly red.
"How could I be? I can't wait for Sister Diantha to eat me~." Li Yuan activated his "speak human to humans" skill, flirting back instantly.
"Then Big Sister will wait for you in the arena. Don't disappoint me~." Diantha winked. She came because Cynthia mentioned his special Gardevoir.
Diantha's starter was Gardevoir—her most important family. She cared deeply about the species. She was curious about this "special" one.
Meeting such a cute little brother made the trip worthwhile~.