Ditto doesn't move

The emperor raised his head in a daze.

So, the Pokémon professor, who had been painstakingly honing his backstab dagger, delivered the fatal blow:

"Riolus, does she know about your situation now?"

"Those subordinates who know your identity probably don't, well, they probably admire and idolize you too much."

What the hell?!

The emperor's bewildered expression instantly transformed into a terrifying one.

Having become familiar with Xia Ming's personality, Dr. Kukui knew when to back down, retreating into his warm bed like a turtle or a quail, and said nothing more.

So dark! Kukui, you've gotten so damn dark!

Why? Why?!

What's wrong with this world?!

Having asked this question twice in a single day, Xia Ming was left only with disbelief, confusion, and the pain of being betrayed.

After finally resolving the major incident, the Beastmen, the competition, and the League are finally back on track...

I've been playing for so long, can't I just enjoy myself?

But isn't being in love just an everyday thing?

Exhausted, I walked home and returned to my computer. I searched for what this so-called matchmaking service actually meant, but to my surprise, hundreds and thousands of search results appeared.

After a moment of stunned silence, the emperor suddenly curled the corners of his mouth into a smile.

Hee~

Hehe, I must survive!

Even if I die, I can't be the only one to die.

Since everyone's already this bored, let's just explode together.

The Emperor, instantly transforming into a 3D dragon, retrieved a secret file from his treasured secret code—a file he had prepared long ago but had never sent out.

"Want to become the strongest trainer? I've included all my analysis of type energy and move tactics in this."

"Free delivery!"

Volume Two: The Grand Alliance Chapter 205: A Message Brought by Fallen Leaves

Alola is currently the most popular region in the Pokémon world.

Whether it's the culture (referring to creating new entertainment tracks), the environment (scenic spots and trainers by the roadside), the importance (the place where Team Rainbow Rocket arrives), or the fun (public matchmaking and regional friendly matches), it constantly captures the attention of people from the lower to the upper classes.

Despite reports of a coalition crackdown, news of an event of this scale would inevitably spread.

Just like in the vanilla era of World of Warcraft, idle, casual players suddenly saw a version preview.

—Outland invasion, the new map Hellfire Peninsula is about to open.

Today, the area is overcrowded.

After all, ordinary people don't need to worry like the big shots in the meeting. Pokémon ordinary people, who generally have nothing better to do, are the only ones who want to join in the fun, so isn't it natural for them to do so?

But why bring up the issue of overcrowding again?

...The fallen leaves carried a message.

On the other side of the sea lies Alora, a region that has captured the world's attention.

That legendary battle that shook the world has come to an end.

On a night of conspiracy and madness, the Pokémon that once fought legends without defeat let out a sinister laugh.

The document, titled "The Book of Emperors," spread like wildfire across the internet.

Driven by genes, life revolves, reaching a state of perfection.

The description of the realm and power beyond the champion inspires desire, fascination, and even competition.

After attempts to control the situation failed, the league finally unsealed most of its past training data.

The secrets that once made various schools of thought powerful for hundreds of years are now readily available.

Who will establish the new order?

Oh, so, trainers—

O indomitable warriors yearning for glory and victory, a new era is calling you! Head to the land of duels and forge the ultimate victor!

Your name will be etched in history, and the tactics and styles you created will be remembered for eternity.

Head towards the other side of the sea and reach Alora.

To be presented with the complete Book of the Emperor.

Become the new...

Battle Legends.

"Holy crap! You're insane!"

At the research institute, Dr. Kukui, who had just been discharged from the hospital, stared with eyes almost as big as saucers.

Having just been discharged from the hospital and before he could even enjoy some sweet time with his beloved Dr. Barnet, he was greeted with this shocking news.

This is bad luck.

The Pokémon adoptive father, whose head was throbbing like a bull, thought to himself.

"I don't understand, is it a new game?"

Since the Battle of Poni Island, he seems to have reverted to the amazing behavior of a child, holding Pikachu and asking in bewilderment.

“More exciting than games!”

Xia Ming, the Martial God, who had inexplicably returned to a peaceful state, said while drinking tea:

"The above thoughts are based entirely on purely rational judgment, and are by no means because I have a mental breakdown just thinking about blind dates, so I am trying to take revenge with the idea that I can't die alone."

"As expected of Mr. Xia Ming, he is truly amazing!"

The astonishing boy, seemingly without a second thought, immediately offered his support.

This made Xia Ming, the Martial God, a little strange.

I don't know if it's just my imagination, but even though I didn't do much besides stopping Giovanni from stopping the rainbow, Ash seems to be praising himself too much lately.

However, this anomaly wasn't enough for him to pay special attention to; he was more concerned about something else...

Ash, you've already declared your harem, how come you're still standing here so calmly?

"I don't understand!"

Just imagining what kind of powder keg Alola would become after the aforementioned events occurred almost made Dr. Kukui rip out another clump of hair:

"Putting everything else aside, those gym leaders will definitely go crazy!"

After all, there are established schools and dojos with a long tradition; their ancestors had already endured all the hardships their descendants were supposed to suffer when they entered the Central Plains.

Cutting off someone's livelihood is like killing their parents!

"Just because it's always been this way, does that mean it's right?"

Xia Ming, the Martial God, remained motionless as he drank tea.

"Your moves are strong, but what does that have to do with me researching new moves? Just because you got stronger first doesn't mean I can't get stronger too."

“Opening a dojo is not about seizing land and becoming king; it’s normal business competition.”

"Besides, would a gym leader with even a little real skill be afraid of this?"

Dr. Kukui did not respond to this explanation.

After all, even Mr. Jim Hack, who led a double life, was able to learn how to deal with Sir Humphrey after working with him for a long time.

I won't listen, I won't listen, I won't listen.

then……

"Give me a reason, not the kind you can use to fool people, but a reason why I absolutely have to do this."

Everyone says that falling in love makes you stupid for three years, but ever since Dr. Kukui started dating Dr. Barnet...

IQ actually increases linearly?

Xia Ming, the Martial God, glanced at the other party with a slightly surprised look, then thought for a moment before reorganizing his words:

"Haven't you noticed that support for the Manaro Congress is declining?"

Dr. Kukui: ? ? ?

He never had any ambitions; his only dream was to establish a good regional league and tournaments. When it came to matters concerning himself, he couldn't help but feel anxious.

Come to think of it, that seems to be true.

After the initial hype, regional invitational tournaments and professional ladder tournaments have gradually entered a period of routine and calm.

Logically speaking, this is a very normal thing.

No matter how popular a news story becomes, it will eventually cool down after a week or two and be replaced by a new, hot topic.

This is a basic depiction of the internet age.

Or rather, the fact that it attracted so many trainers from the very beginning exceeded Dr. Kukui's expectations, to the point that he didn't pay much attention to it afterward because he was busy working overtime and was satisfied.

"What's the difference between support and popularity?" he asked humbly.

"Because we were just making empty promises from the very beginning," Xia Ming, the martial god, laughed heartily. "Some trainers have already realized that the current competitions are no different from those of the past."

"It has a little bit of novelty, but it's not novel enough, or rather, it's only a temporary solution."

"Should we change the competition format for the official tournament?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhi was no longer sleepy and quickly interjected to ask a question.

"The key point is not the format of the competition."

Xia Ming, the Martial God, waved his hand dismissively and said:

"What do you think was the most compelling declaration when we formed the alliance?"

"It's a complementary service."

Xiaozhi: ? ? ?

Even the emperor sighs today because no one recognizes his extraordinary wisdom.

"Then let me ask you, what if a regional tournament champion receives no post-match interviews, no media coverage, and no treatment or qualifications that a champion should have?"

"If there's only one certificate, which can be torn up easily, then what's the difference between him as the champion and an ordinary contestant?"

P.S.: It turns out that it really was because I wasn't getting enough sleep.

I took a day off and slept at home, and I feel much better now.

Volume Two: The Grand Alliance Chapter 206 - Who devised the plan to overthrow the alliance?

"After talking with Professor Oak recently, I really agree with one of his statements."

"The strong need no reason to crush the weak, but the weak need a reason to challenge the strong."

The two people opposite immediately gave him a knowing look, "It's about beliefs and bonds!"

We've had enough of love, friendship, and bonds lately, so let's get this over with quickly.

The emperor curled his lips in disdain.

When people gaze at the starry sky, they are most likely to overlook the earth beneath their feet.

Or rather, the biggest flaw of idealists is that they focus too much on enriching their spiritual world while largely ignoring the influence of objective reality.

"Then we have to discuss a question: what is the essence of a trainer?"

The unexpected question left the two, who were already at the top of the trainer rankings, stunned.

One is a champion, the other is a former legend in their rivalry.