Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game.

"It's true, I just caught a Groudon, it's true too."

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The comments section was filled with various opinions, but no one guessed Xia Chen's true thoughts.

Xia Chen looked at the cheering audience around him and twitched the corner of his mouth.

I really didn't want to make it to the round of 16!

"Eevee?" Eevee, who had just returned from a fierce battle, nestled in Xia Chen's arms and looked at him with a puzzled expression.

You won the game, so why aren't you happy at all?

Xia Chen shook his head. "Let's talk about it later. Let's go to the medical room first."

…………

Ibrahimovic's treatment this time took much longer than yesterday's, after all, it was a fierce battle that lasted for more than ten minutes.

For Ibrahimovic right now, this is almost the limit of his physical strength.

While Ibrahimovic was recovering, Xia Chen began to seriously consider what to do in the next few days.

Ibrahimovic really didn't expect to make it this far in the Bogaman Cup.

However, as they advanced, Xia Chen could clearly sense that Ibrahimovic was struggling more and more. If it weren't for his yawning, they probably wouldn't have won this match.

Xia Chen had no intention of throwing the game. Putting aside his own conscience, Ibrahimovic, who takes the game very seriously, would definitely be very upset.

So, in a very frustrating situation, he first tried to win the game, and then thought about what to do next after winning.

It can only be said that humans are truly contradictory creatures.

Getting back to the main point, the seminar over there is related to the evolution of the ugly fish, and Xia Chen will definitely not give it up.

In comparison, a baby cup doesn't seem that important.

If I explain the pros and cons to Eevee, she's so obedient, she should understand, right?

Xia Chen suddenly felt a little uneasy.

He knew why he was uneasy; ever since the clownfish came to his house, the two elves had not gotten along well.

Since that incident of betraying each other, they haven't even had much communication.

If I choose to go to Kanto for Feebas instead of staying in Zhijiang for the Bogaman Cup...

Will Ibrahimovic start to overthink things like, "Is Xia Chen fickle and tired of the old?"

Oh no, it feels like being a trainer has suddenly turned into a chaotic battlefield.

…………

“Ibrahimovic, that’s how it is. This seminar is very important for Feebas’s evolutionary research, so I hope you can understand. We may have to give up the rest of the matches.”

Xia Chen ultimately chose to be honest. No matter what, it's never wrong to show your true feelings to the people you care about and to the elves.

“Buyi.” Eevee paused, as if thinking about something, but the thought only lasted for a brief moment.

The next second, she revealed a "loving" smile, gently stroking Xia Chen's head, "Bu Yi~ (If you don't want to fight, then don't fight, it's no big deal, we'll win the championship next time!)"

It's true that Eevee and Feebas don't have a great relationship, but Feebas is Xia Chen's Pokémon after all, and it will become a powerful asset for Xia Chen in his pursuit of the championship and even higher.

This is a matter of great importance concerning evolution, so of course she wouldn't throw a tantrum at a time like this.

As for that very precious Pokémon egg from the champion's reward, we had no choice but to give it up.

But it's okay, Lord Eevee is a reincarnated being, and there are plenty of things I can steal in the future!

……

Although Xia Chen doesn't understand Elvish, he would be a complete idiot if he didn't understand what Eevee meant.

But one thing at a time, how dare you, little Eevee, touch a trainer's head?

He immediately ruthlessly patted my head back, saying, "You're touching my head again? I'll touch your head again? You're touching my head again!"

"Bu Yi! (You usually like to touch me so much but won't let me touch you back, so what, Xia Chen can touch me but I can't touch him?)"

Each person and each piece of cloth briefly forgot their troubles and played around together.

…………

"Xia Chen, are you sure you want to forfeit all the remaining matches?"

Backstage, the staff member specifically responsible for liaising with Xia Chen asked earnestly.

A player's withdrawal from a competition, regardless of the location or the type of competition, is a serious matter and must be handled with utmost care.

Xia Chen replied just as seriously: "Yes, it's not because of any problem with the competition, but because I had a scheduling conflict."

After a moment of contemplation, the staff member said, "I can't make a decision on this matter; I have to report it to higher-level leaders. I hope you can understand."

Bogaman is a large and powerful company, and the Bogaman Cup is a well-known competition, which Xia Chen can naturally understand.

The staff member nodded and turned to talk to the supervisor.

Two minutes later, he turned around and said, "It's like this, our leader would like to communicate with you in person."

Xia Chen scratched his head, not expecting that withdrawing from a competition would be so troublesome. However, he knew he had to follow the rules of their competition.

Without much thought, Xia Chen nodded in agreement.

Following the staff, Xia Chen arrived at the reception room of the Ancient Gate Arena, which also served as the office area for the organizers of the Pogaman Cup.

Behind the desk, a capable-looking woman with her hair tied up is engrossed in her work at her computer.

The staff member greeted him, "Boss, I've brought Xia Chen over."

Xia Chen's lips twitched. Boss, is this some kind of dark organization?

The woman looked up at Xia Chen and gave him a standard greeting smile.

"Okay, I'll talk to him. You can go out now."

The staff member responded and turned to leave, leaving only Xia Chen, the shrewd woman, and Ibu perched on Xia Chen's shoulder in the room.

……

(I recommend an extra chapter for the second part of the story, and I'll still be looking forward to reading it in the next two days!)

By the way, I'd like to recommend a book by a master author, "Pokémon Modifier." (Hmm, after recommending this book, I feel like all my other books have become more sophisticated.)

Chapter 58 Treat every game as if it were your last, and don't be afraid to lose.

Please continue reading!

"Hello Xia Chen, I am Li Wan, the person in charge of the Bogaman Cup Zhijiang Station. You can call me Sister Li."

Xia Chen readily agreed, "Hello, Sister Li. I'm so sorry that my personal reasons have caused you and the event organizers trouble."

Li Wan glanced at Xia Chen with slight surprise. It was rare to see a boy of this age speak so comfortably.

However, this is definitely a good thing, as it will make communication much more efficient.

Lee Wan, who frequently deals with teenagers because he is in charge of the Bogaman Cup, has been driven numb by countless arrogant and immature teenagers.

She had initially thought that Xia Chen, who wanted to withdraw from the competition, was the kind of person who was all talk and no action but had a terrible personality, but now it seemed that wasn't the case.

The situation was much better than expected, and with Xia Chen's good looks as an added bonus, Li Wan's first impression of him was quite good.

She smiled and asked, "Then, may I ask for more details about the specific reasons for withdrawing from the competition?"

Xia Chen had nothing to hide and replied, "It's like this, I need to attend a seminar in Kanto from the 3rd to the 6th, which is very important to me. I originally thought I wouldn't go this far in the Bogaman Cup, so I signed up beforehand. So, I have to withdraw from the competition now, and I'm really sorry."

Li Wan chuckled and shook his head. "There's nothing to apologize for. It's a loss for us that an outstanding trainer like you didn't come to participate in our competition."

Xia Chen clicked his tongue in amazement. As expected of a seasoned professional, his speaking skills were truly impressive.

"You flatter me. The Piplup Cup is also a very important stage for us rookie trainers. So, regarding the withdrawal..."

Li Wan pondered for two seconds, looked at Eevee on Xia Chen's shoulder, and suddenly said, "This must be your partner. He's so cute, and beneath his cute appearance lies a strength that no one dares to underestimate."

Xia Chen and Eevee exchanged bewildered glances. After praising the trainer, she was now praising the Pokémon. What was she trying to do?

…………

As the overall person in charge of the Pogaman Cup, Li Wan's appreciation for Xia Chen was primarily driven by the interests of the tournament.

For the organizers, what is the biggest benefit of an event?

The popularity of the competition is naturally a factor.

Before Xia Chen arrived, Li Wan was analyzing the data from the online live-streamed matches.

What's really peculiar is that during the two days of competition, both the peak number of real-time online viewers and the number of bullet comments had a common point.

That's the time period when Xia Chen and Ibrahimovic appeared.

Having worked in this field for many years, she immediately recognized part of the reason.

First and foremost is the appearance of the trainers and their Pokémon. Needless to say, in this era where appearance reigns supreme, good-looking people and Pokémon are the key to attracting attention in any field.

Another point is the unique nature of Eevee. In people's stereotypes, Eevee has almost no combat ability before evolving.

Then suddenly a good-looking and powerful Eevee appeared, naturally attracting attention.

There is another special reason related to Xia Chen himself. As a content creator with nearly 500,000 fans and extremely high fan loyalty, it is not impossible for 100,000 viewers to come and watch the competition specifically for him.

So, should we really let go of this crucial data access code?

Li Wan looked at the boy and Eevee in front of her, and a sudden inspiration flashed in her mind.

"I have a suggestion: you go to Kanto and let Ibrahimovic stay behind and fight on his own, what do you think?"

…………

The air froze instantly.

This seemingly unconventional, even somewhat crazy, idea caught Xia Chen and Yi Bu off guard for a moment.

But after they gave the initial thought to the plan, they were actually quite tempted.

Xia Chen went to attend a seminar, while Ibrahimovic stayed behind to play the match. This perfectly resolved the time conflict issue!

The two exchanged a glance, each understanding the other's thoughts through their eyes.