Umbreon slapped Hypno away, winning instantly.
Then, under shocked gazes, she turned back into cute little Eevee and jumped into her master's arms, rubbing her cheek against his chest.
Since being with her master, Eevee no longer suffered from Mew's cells. Instead, they merged with her, becoming her power.
She realized how much benefit the cells brought. She didn't forgive the scientists, but without her master, she would have died. All benefits came from him. She loved only him.
"Eievui~!"
"Good job." Li Yuan stroked her head.
The girls in the audience swooned. Who doesn't want such a cute pet?
[Chat:]
[What happened?]
[Did Umbreon turn into Flareon for a second?]
[She's back to Eevee now!]
[Can she switch freely?]
[Maybe all nine forms?]
[Maybe even forms we haven't seen?]
Boys cared about strength. An Eevee switching between all forms freely?
And having all abilities? Lightning Rod without being Jolteon?
Is this fair?
Opponents in Li Yuan's group fell silent. How to win against this monster?
Luckily, there were 5 qualifying spots. They could just forfeit against him.
...
Li Yuan sat in the player area with the 10 group members, including the four heroines.
He squeezed in between the girls shamelessly.
"Four beauties, you look like you need me." Li Yuan used an excuse.
Actually, he could just use Hypnosis. Or his maxed Affinity.
As soon as he sat, the girls surrounded him.
"Student Li Yuan, how does your Eevee switch forms? Is it Mega Evolution?" Chloe (Koharu), a college student here, asked.
She held an Eevee too. But hers was normal. She hadn't evolved it because she couldn't decide.
Seeing Li Yuan's Eevee, she wanted one too!
"It's not Mega Evolution. It's a gift from Mew." Li Yuan lied (technically truth).
"Ah? So others can't copy it?" Chloe was disappointed.
"Indeed. Have you not chosen an evolution yet?"
"Yes. I can't bear to change Eevee." Chloe stroked her Eevee.
"Then don't evolve."
"But without evolving, Eevee can't fight."
"Simple. Forgot what I do?"
"Sell cheats?"
"Exactly. I have a tech that lets Pokémon unleash full power without evolving. But once used, Eevee can never evolve. Want to learn?"
"Yes! Really?" Chloe was excited. Getting stronger without ruining her cuteness? Perfect!
"But the price is high. Can you accept it?"
"How... how much?" Chloe worried about her pocket money.
"Talking money hurts feelings. We hit it off. Let's talk feelings. Give me a kiss, and I'll give you a cheat." Li Yuan leaned his cheek forward.
The audience was furious. Teasing a foreign Champion, and now a college student? This is coercion! Illegal!
Student Chloe, don't fall for it! Kiss him and your life is ruined!
Chloe flushed. Kissing in public? She would never find a boyfriend.
Unless... he became her boyfriend.
Suddenly, a dark-skinned girl leaned in, wrapped her arms around Li Yuan's neck, and kissed his face repeatedly.
"I'll pre-order five! Student Li Yuan won't mind, right?" Iris grinned.
"Student Iris, even a hundred is fine~." Li Yuan nodded.
"Fulfill my five first. You won't be shortchanged~." Iris winked.
Chloe panicked. If Iris cut in line and became his girlfriend, what about her and Eevee?
No! I was here first!
In desperation, Chloe wrapped her arms around his neck too, forcing a kiss on his lips in front of everyone.
"I was first! Fulfill my wish first!" Chloe complained, face red.
Hiss~!
The audience gasped.
Iris and Chloe were beauties with different styles. People wanted to fanboy over them.
But before their careers started, they announced their relationship?
And it's a live broadcast! Aren't you afraid of being banned?
Well... he seems immune. Traffic follows him. The officials won't kick him.
Damn. Having a background makes you untouchable!