Elf: No, it's because he was made the gym leader!

"Too nervous?"

"Mm." Koji nodded.

"Hmph, what a coward!" the old man suddenly roared. "You are my grandson, Haotian's grandson, the grandson of the former Elite Four of Sinnoh. You're already so cowardly before you've even fought anyone. What kind of person are you!"

"Grandpa doesn't remember ever teaching you like that."

"Grandpa, I..." Koji lowered his head even more ashamed.

Yes, my grandfather was a former member of the Four Heavenly Kings. I inherited some of his fighting talent, so how could I be defeated without a fight?

Looking at his grandson's ashamed face, the old man's expression suddenly softened, and he said softly, "Don't be afraid, child. There are always things you have to overcome. Your uncle and I will be there to cheer you on."

The old man glanced at Lu Jing beside him and, noticing that he was distracted, nudged him in the chest with his elbow.

Lu Jing's face contorted in pain instantly, but as a man with maximum resilience, he quickly regained his composure and replied with a smile, "Yes, Koji, Uncle will be cheering you on backstage."

Encouraged, Koji's confidence soared: "I understand, thank you Grandpa, thank you Uncle, I'll go on first!"

"Remember to show your style!" the old man shouted as he watched Koji's departing figure.

Then, as if remembering something, he said to Lu Jing, "Brother, aren't you going to find your son? The fighting competition is almost over."

"Haha, no rush, no rush. This kid has never given me any trouble. It's okay even if I'm not around," Lu Jing replied, somewhat exasperated.

"Alright then, let's go to the stands and watch my grandson's heroic performance." The old man didn't think much of it, put his arm around Lu Jing's shoulder, and the two walked towards the stands together.

......

Seeing Koji finally emerge from the waiting area, Lu Yuan sighed, thinking he wasn't coming.

Seeing that both sides were ready, the referee blew the opening whistle. Unlike his usual unchanging attire, this time the referee had an earpiece around his neck.

The boomerang headphones are the same model as Lu Yuan's.

No need, no need. This time I didn't send Haunter.

Koji mustered his courage, showing off his muscular biceps, and threw the Poké Ball with all his might, shouting, "Go, Machamp!"

The monstrous power suddenly flew out of the Poké Ball, its four fists on its upper arm glowing with intense white light.

Influenced by its own trainer, Machamp is also full of morale.

"The spirit is good, but the strength is a bit weak." Lu Yuan threw the Poké Ball in his hand.

White light suddenly appeared.

A small blue dog appeared on stage and disappeared within a second.

"Yan Hui!"

Swah——

A gust of wind swept by.

To Koji's astonishment, the monstrous strength that had been as majestic and imposing as a lion was sent flying backward.

"I...I lost again..."

Koji murmured in disbelief.

"Oh!"

What a perfect match!

The old man, who had just walked from the waiting area to the stands, said to Lu Jing, "Let me see how my grandson's performance went... Hey? Why is the show over?"

Chapter 121 Dr. Kukui

competition is over.

The fighters in the audience left the arena one by one, and even Lu Yuan had already recalled Riolu and was preparing for his next battle.

Koji was left standing there, stunned.

His eyes, which were originally full of fighting spirit and confidence, were now staring blankly at the strange force on the ground whose eyes were spinning in circles.

"My all...my dignity...my..."

Koji's lips trembled slightly as he muttered to himself.

He probably doesn't even know what he's muttering to himself right now.

Looking back at those trainers who failed in gym challenges, they all shouted that they would challenge again after their defeat, only to be ruthlessly defeated time and time again.

Previously, Koji had thought they were clowns who brought him joy, but now, when Lu Yuan defeated him again, he deeply felt that despair and helplessness. He even lost the courage to fight again.

Whether it's a clever tactic or a dirty one, it's all for dealing with equally matched opponents.

When the strong confront the weak, they always deliver a swift and decisive blow.

In the stands, most of the people had already left. Looking at Koji on the field and the old man next to him whose face was turning purple with frustration, Lu Jing felt his heart tremble.

It felt like an invisible hand was tightly gripping my lifeline; I was in pain and torment.

"I absolutely cannot let my older brother know the truth." This thought kept echoing in Lu Jing's mind.

The Mimosa Hotel is the most famous hotel in the Galar region, and it also has locations in other areas.

They are usually used as rest areas for players during various competitions.

Lu Yuan ran into Xiao Zhi and his two companions as soon as he arrived at the hotel entrance.

Xiao Zhi said enthusiastically, "Brother Lu, the next match is the final, right? As long as you beat that Royal Mask, you'll be this year's fighting champion."

Beside him, Xiao Gang said with some worry, "That Royal Mask is not easy to deal with. He has won until now with just one Crimson Roaring Tiger, and basically none of his opponents can last more than three moves."

"Wow, so strong!" Hikari, holding Piplup, was somewhat shocked.

"No problem, we won't lose to Brother Lu in terms of momentum," Xiao Zhi said, clenching his fist.

?

Lu Yuan was puzzled. "I know you're trying to encourage me, but what does that have to do with momentum?"

I don't want you to be able to lock your health with Rejuvenation Roar and those amazing skills like "Get out of the way" and "Now's the time."

I am just an ordinary dojo owner.

"By the way, Lu Yuan, I remember the finals rules are doubles, right? Have you decided which Pokémon you want to send out?" Xiao Gang reminded him.

Doubles... Lu Yuan thought to himself.

Just then, a cold voice came from not far away.

"I do know the Royal Masks' team composition, don't I?"

Everyone looked over at the sound, and when Xiao Gang saw who it was, his eyes instantly turned into hearts.

Lu Yuan didn't know how such a look was created; perhaps it was one of the unique skills of humans in the Elf world.

A mature woman with a sophisticated air, wearing intellectual glasses, long burgundy hair, and high heels walked towards us.

Lorelei, the Ice-type Elite Four member of Kanto!

That chilly aura made the already cold weather even worse.

She seemed to have mentioned in the group chat that she was on the organizing committee for this competition, and that she even arranged for her to register.

"Pickup!"

When Pikachu saw the person, it happily jumped onto Lorelei's shoulder.

Lorelei looked at the fluffy Pikachu on her shoulder, and a smile immediately appeared on her face, like a melting glacier, even her aura became gentle.

"Master Lorelei," Ash greeted.

He hadn't forgotten the scene when Lorelei used Slowbro to teach Charizard a lesson.

"Ash, and... Brock." Lorelei greeted the boy in the hat and the boy with heart-shaped eyes in the same way.

Then, while stroking the Pikachu in her arms, she asked Lu Yuan the question she had just asked.

"How about I tell you about the Royal Masks' team composition?"

As one of the highest authorities in the alliance, she naturally knew the true identity behind the Royal Mask and the composition of his team.

When Kona thought Lu Yuan would beg her to tell him, she only heard Lu Yuan shake his head indifferently and say, "No need."

Do you need to tell me about Kukui's team composition? Don't I know it better than you do?

The number one Crimson Roaring Tiger in the universe.

The Warrior Eagle, who served as a groomsman at the wedding.

Lucario with waveguide capability.

Venusaur, just passing by.

Nabo, the emperor who contributed the meme.

And the sixth mysterious Pokémon that was replaced by Tapu Koko.

Based on the game, it might be a Lycanthroptera.