Chapter 101

Near the big screen in the square, crowds were attracted one after another. Within a morning, the entire Liyue Port knew the news about the Trainers' Conference.

"It turns out that Pokémon competition has a very formal set of rules!"

"No, this is not comparable to cockfighting, dogfighting, or cricket fighting! It's an official event!"

"Are you kidding? Can Pokémon even be compared to these beasts? Your little animal can spit out the power of the elements?"

"Hey, compared to monsters, Pokémon are smarter and kinder... My child tamed a Rattata in the ecological zone, and then the Rattata actually helped with all kinds of housework!"

"Just now, Master Keqing personally led the team to find an open space outside the city, preparing to break ground and construct a large-scale venue for the conference!"

"Come on, I was so excited after watching the promotional video. Does anyone want to form a group to go to the ecological zone and try their luck? It's good to catch bugs and raise them!"

"Don't look down on Caterpie!"

"Exactly, not everyone can be a Bug Catcher!"

The exact time for the opening of the conference has been announced—just two weeks away, with registration starting tomorrow. There are two sets of rules, and participants can only choose one set of rules to compete in.

Ordinary people will definitely prefer the first set of rules because their combat abilities are limited, unlike those favored with Visions.

In the famous character group chat, everyone was also very excited.

Discussions about the conference had not stopped.

Hu Tao: This is great! I just adopted an Exeggcute, and I think it will evolve in two weeks... I have a Gabite in my left hand and an Alolan Exeggutor in my right. I'm announcing in advance that this Hall Master is going to be the Trainers' Conference Champion!

Tartaglia: Sorry, but in the second set of rules, my Ice Vulpix and I are invincible!

In the Pokémon House store.

Hu Tao hadn't left yet, looking at the group chat interface, curling her lips.

"Even with the second set of rules, I, the future Dragon-type Champion, can crush them with dignity. Besides, the combat power of this Hall Master is no weaker than yours!"

How could Hu Tao, who had just bested her old rival, let someone take her victory so easily? She immediately sent out a voice message.

Tartaglia also showed no sign of weakness and sent a message, laughing loudly:

"Oh, really?"

"Hahaha..."

"I have carefully studied the type effectiveness relationships."

"Ice-type moves also deal double critical damage to Dragon Pokémon! Did you think only Fairy-types could take down Dragons? Think again!"

Huh.

Takumi didn't expect that Tartaglia had studied the type effectiveness of Pokémon so thoroughly.

Fairy-type moves are known for being super effective against Dragon-types, meaning Dragon-type moves deal zero damage to Fairy Pokémon.

That's right—you read that correctly. Dragon-types deal zero damage to Fairy-types!

However, if the Dragon-type is the one being attacked, Ice-type moves also deal double damage, just like Fairy-type moves.

Upon hearing this, Hu Tao couldn't help but smile awkwardly, though she tried to keep her composure.

"It seems that Tartaglia and his Ice Vulpix will be our Hall Master's formidable rivals in the future! His and Vulpix's Permafrost team tactics not only restrict me but also counter my Dragon-type lineup!"

Obviously, Hu Tao planned to participate in the second set of competitions with unrestricted rules.

If she entered the first set, how could she showcase her bravery and combat prowess as the Hall Master of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor?

Hu Tao didn't want to merely win the first set of rules and be questioned by the public. She didn't want people to say she avoided competing with other Vision users for the championship, instead opting for the safer first set of rules to compete against ordinary trainers.

If you win, you should win beautifully—a great victory!

My combat ability is on par with yours, and my Pokémon team can even beat you! Let me ask you, doesn't that make you angry?

Hu Tao would not back down from Tartaglia, and she declared:

"Ice Vulpix, no matter how effective it is against Dragon-types, is still just a Vulpix. Do you understand the value of Dragon-types and pseudo-legendary Pokémon?"

"Base stats are key! With the stat bonuses of high attack, high defense, and high HP, my Dragon-type can knock out your fragile Vulpix with just one punch!"

Tartaglia chuckled, "Sorry, next time we meet, it'll be my Alolan Ninetales."

The heated back-and-forth between the two in the group chat was a reflection of the competitive atmosphere among the well-known characters.

In this group chat, most members had Visions. They received news about the event, and after thinking about the two sets of rules, they knew how they would choose.

Those favored with Visions had their own pride.

Face-to-face confrontation.

The trainer would be in the mix.

Who would back down?

...

This conference happened to be a rare stage that brought together the high-level combat power of Mondstadt and Liyue.

The knights, led by Jean, left the arena.

After taking one step, they returned to the Mondstadt branch.

Jean looked back at the door that vaguely appeared on the wall and sighed:

"I didn't expect the interior space to be so magical."

She spoke, her gaze falling on Diluc at the back of the group.

Diluc walked straight to Mona, the store manager, without saying a word: "My Shinx has evolved into a Luxio. The evolution level is 30, and I estimate that I will reach that level next week!"

"So, I am going to draw a second Pokémon and try to train it to a higher level in the next two weeks to serve as a backup!"

Diluc didn't say anything further, but everyone understood.

He was preparing for battle!

Eula walked towards the clerk, Miss Emilia, who was standing at the counter.

"I'm going to draw a second Pokémon too. It's best if it resonates with my elemental power."

Eula already had a Cryo Vision. Considering the powerful field control effect of the Permafreeze team's freeze reaction, she prioritized training a Water-type Pokémon.

As one of the strongest fighters in Mondstadt, the Spindrift Knight, Eula believed she could deal massive damage with her sword. The Pokémon could assist her by providing water coverage and applying the soaked effect.

After obtaining the extraction authorization, she was about to close the group chat.

Eula glanced at the group chat and saw Hu Tao and Tartaglia still arguing.

They were laughing so much!

You all don't understand the immense power of my Elemental Burst, Glacial Illumination!

I'll have my Water-type Pokémon help control the field, and I'll deal the damage myself. With my sword, I'll be the nuclear missile elite. Let me ask you—are you afraid of my explosive power and ability to clear the field?

This championship belongs to me, the Spindrift Knight, Eula!

I will use this championship to wash away the name of "sinner" and bring glory to the free Mondstadt!

Rejoice, your champion of knights is back!

Everyone in the Knights looked at each other.

In Eula and Diluc, they undoubtedly sensed a fierce determination to fight.

These two "strongest fighters" would certainly do their best to compete for the championship in two weeks.

"Oops!"

At this moment, no one could have expected that a third competitor would emerge.

Surprisingly, it was the witch Lisa, who often lazed about and napped several times a day.

"The Rose Witch also wants to make her presence known."

Facing the surprise of the entire Knights, Lisa smiled seductively.

"After all, as a once-in-two-hundred-years genius graduate from the Sumeru Academia..."

"If I don't use this grand event to make my presence known, I'm afraid those teachers and old classmates will forget about the genius witch like me!"

Rosaria sighed:

"You, someone who always likes to be lazy and sleep on the job—are you planning to adopt a second Pokémon to prepare for the competition in two weeks?"

In truth, Rosaria also enjoyed relaxing when she wasn't on investigative or enforcement duties. She was a frequent patron of Angel's Share tavern.

Hmm!

Rosaria raised an eyebrow, intrigued:

"I just met Miss Yelan from Liyue in the arena. She will definitely participate too! People like me, in a sense, are all invisible guardians. If she competes and wins against her peers in Mondstadt, doesn't that prove she did a better job?"

"I'm in too!"

On the other side, Albedo had taken the opportunity to bring Klee back. When he heard Klee excitedly shouting that she wanted to draw a Pokémon, he, as her sworn brother, decided to participate in the competition and take good care of Klee.

The rest of the Knights looked at each other.

Even Jean.

She covered her forehead and pondered for a moment:

"Uh, should I also draw a second one? Anyway, if I don't have time, it can always stay at Director Takumi's research institute!"

...

In the Mondstadt branch, notifications of funds arriving in the account were heard.

Even though Takumi was far away in the main store in Liyue, he could always open the store manager's log to see it.

Only now was the news of the competition officially announced. After the hustle and bustle in Liyue Port, it was the last straw that pushed the last wave of potential customers who had previously hesitated.

High-quality Pokémon sold in stores were expensive, but in Liyue Port, there were many wealthy individuals. Thus, as soon as Ningguang, Ganyu, and Keqing returned to Yujing Terrace, at least a thousand guests flocked to the Pokémon House in Liyue.

However, at this time, Takumi had no time to attend to ordinary and wealthy customers.

Do you understand the value of the two elegant ladies, Yelan and Signora?

"Hey ladies, would you like tea or coffee?"

Yelan's mouth curled slightly:

"I wonder if Club Manager Takumi has heard of this..."

"Grind the dried Jueyun Chili and the flower stamens from the Glaze Lily into powder, and mix them evenly with Yunlai White Tea... Brew a pot of strong tea like this, and its fragrant aroma will surely intoxicate you."

"I prefer this kind of drink with a long aftertaste!"

Takumi was stunned for a moment, then spread his hands and said with a smile:

"Sorry, this shop deals in Pokémon-related business, not a teahouse, drink house, or gourmet restaurant!"

Yelan smiled, her expression softening slightly, as she was about to say something.

Hey!

All three people around the sofa, including Takumi, turned to look.

On a single sofa, a small creature holding a toy pillow suddenly sat up, rubbing its eyes.

The little creature had just woken up, looking incredibly cute. Its body was white, with a star-shaped hat on its head and ribbons on its back, all in a shiny yellow color.

Three blue-green wish tags were attached to the three points of its star-shaped hat, and there was a little blue-green tear under its big, pure eyes as black as the starry sky.

It was Jirachi!

It is said to only awaken for seven days every thousand years. A Pokémon with the ability to grant wishes, opening its eyes for the first time in Teyvat!

"Hello, Jirachi."

Takumi greeted the cute little creature that had just woken up, then turned to Yelan, whose expression had gradually frozen on the sofa. He blinked and said with a playful smile:

"Miss Yelan, perhaps the drink with a long aftertaste you mentioned can be served to you..."