"Another mission triggered?"
"Nice. The perks just keep coming."
Chakra ×5000.
That alone would significantly boost Gu Qiu's strength—pushing his total chakra capacity well past the previous threshold.
And a whole box of high-grade Psychic-type crystals?
Perfect for Ralts.
"Ralts, we're fighting for your future snacks."
The arena tournament officially began.
"I'll take the first match!"
A young trainer jumped onto the stage, face flushed with excitement.
"Then I'll face you!"
The rules were simple:
One Pokémon each.If your Pokémon loses, you're eliminated.The winner can either continue defending or leave with rewards.If you continue and lose later, you only get a consolation prize.
Both trainers released their Pokémon.
Gu Qiu froze for a second—
Then burst out laughing.
One side: Metapod.
The other: Kakuna.
Neither could move.
Both only knew Harden.
Two Pokémon whose entire strategy was "increase defense."
Metapod—evolves into Butterfree.
Kakuna—evolves into Beedrill.
The audience erupted in laughter.
If only one of them had appeared, maybe stalling could work.
But two?
The referee immediately declared the match void.
Moon Mountain Arena had run for eleven years.
This was the first time something this ridiculous happened.
"Ahem. Effective immediately—Metapod- and Kakuna-type Pokémon are prohibited in the tournament."
The referee hurriedly added a new rule.
The crowd roared with laughter again.
Everyone imagined a battle of Harden vs. Harden lasting until sunrise.
After the comedic start, the real battles began.
Early challengers were average.
Most Pokémon ranged from levels 11 to 15.
The strongest so far was level 18, but after three wins, it was defeated by a level 15 Rattata due to exhaustion.
Gu Qiu found it slightly boring.
Perfect opportunity for Ralts to experience the arena atmosphere.
"Go, Ralts."
"Ralts."
She made a tiny "no problem" gesture toward him.
"I'm the next challenger."
The moment Ralts stepped onto the stage and saw the crowd—
Her nervousness returned.
But then she saw Gu Qiu's encouraging eyes.
Instant confidence.
As long as Master is behind me—
I'm not afraid of anything.
"Ralts? That's rare."
"Isn't Ralts kind of weak in battle?"
"They're shy Pokémon. Not suited for arena fights."
"Wait—that's a shiny Ralts. That's extremely valuable."
Several observers in the audience sharpened their focus.
"Why isn't he using Frogadier?"
Some spectators immediately lost interest.
They had come to test Frogadier's strength.
This format meant they probably wouldn't see it tonight.
"Ralts? Looks like I'm getting a second win."
Rattata's trainer visibly relaxed.
Ralts were rare.
Their evolved forms were powerful.
But in the base stage?
Among the weakest Pokémon.
"Don't speak too soon."
"Ralts. One punch."
"Ralts."
She puffed her cheeks angrily.
Look down on her?
When she got angry—
She was terrifying.
"One punch?"
Looking at her tiny fist, many assumed Gu Qiu was joking.
Elesa, watching quietly, murmured:
"He wouldn't send her out without reason."
"Rattata, Quick Attack!"
The scene felt oddly familiar.
A few hours ago—
Another Rattata had charged exactly like this.
Its fate…
"Bang!"
One upward punch.
Rattata was launched straight into the sky.
Silence.
Every jaw dropped.
That tiny, delicate Ralts—
Did that?
"Ralts, ralts!"
After winning, she ran back toward Gu Qiu, clearly showing off.
[Your Ralts defeated Rattata. Gained 34 EXP.]
"Well done."
Gu Qiu gave her a thumbs-up.
She beamed proudly, smile radiant and healing.
"So… so strong…"
"Ralts wins! Current defense streak: 1!"
Even the referee needed a moment before announcing the result.
Moonlight illuminated the stage.
The atmosphere shifted.
The real battles—
Had just begun.
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