Pokémon Devil King

Chapter 360 The Challenge of the Future Champion

The surrounding chatter grew louder.

"Good heavens, Mr. Robert is talking to her!"

"Who is she? I've never seen her before, she looks so young..."

"The Kanazon Tournament? I remember now, there was that mysterious newcomer who dominated the game with Slowbro!"

“Hello, Mr. Robert.” Jiuji nodded calmly.

"I've seen the recording of your performance; it was fantastic."

She was telling the absolute truth.

Robert's performances are known for their precision, elegance, and exceptional chemistry with his Pokémon.

His ace, Milotic, truly deserves the praise of being the "embodiment of beauty."

"It is my honor to receive your approval." Robert's smile deepened, and his eyes showed even more interest.

His impeccable smile elicited screams from the fans behind him.

Jiuji simply gave a faint "hmm".

"Mr. Robert came all this way, surely not just to say hello to me?"

She doesn't like beating around the bush.

Especially in such a noisy place.

Robert stared intently at the dazed man.

“I watched your match video in Kanaz City. That match, ‘Water Illusion,’ Slowbro’s control over water-type energy was nothing short of art.”

"But I can sense that beneath that beauty lies the Slow-Beast's almost terrifying control over every drop of water."

"I never imagined that a spectacular battle could have such a revolutionary form of expression." His words were utterly devoid of flattery.

"so?"

“Therefore, I would very much like to exchange experiences with Miss Jiuji.” Robert’s tone became serious.

"If possible, I would like to invite you to a private Coordinator battle before the official competition begins."

"Let's stop here and learn from each other."

As soon as he finished speaking, an uproar erupted in the crowd.

"A challenge?! Mr. Robert actually challenged me to a fight?"

Robert ignored the reactions of those around him and said calmly:

“I’ve been participating in the Grand Contest for seven years now, and I’m twenty-one this year.”

"I thought the championship of this celebration was already in my pocket."

"Until I saw your performance."

In particular, he had heard about Jiuji's terrifying record of often defeating his opponents with a single move in other arenas.

This made Robert realize that the girl in front of him, who looked no more than fifteen or sixteen years old, would be the biggest variable on his road to victory.

“Of course, this is just a suggestion; the decision is yours,” Robert added, displaying impeccable gentlemanly manners.

How about having a friendly match with the future Grand Contest champion?

In her hazy memory, the elegant coordinator before her was the undisputed champion of this year's Hoenn Grand Festival.

Both their strength and popularity will reach their peak at this year's grand celebration.

A formidable opponent...

However, it is also a good opportunity to get a sense of the situation.

Whether it's Trainer Battles or Grand Contests, it's not advisable to work in isolation.

Thinking of this, Jiuji's gaze swept over the other person's waist.

There, are the six Poké Balls that Robert carries with him every day.

A stream of data flashed past her eyes.

Milotic, level 55...

[Psychic Clay Doll, Level 51...]

Çalhanoğlus, Level 50...

【…】

The average level is just over 50, with the ace Milotic reaching an astonishing level 55.

No wonder Robert won the championship so easily.

With this level of talent, they could even reach the quarterfinals or semifinals in other regional league tournaments.

In the realm of coordination trainers, where flashy moves are the norm, this is practically a game-changer.

Although Slowpoke and the others are far stronger than this level, the Grand Contest is about more than just battles and strength.

The connection of skills, the aesthetics of creativity, the use of the venue, and even luck are all crucial.

It's not uncommon for accidents to happen by accident.

“Okay.” Jiuji nodded, a smile appearing on his lips.

"I'd also like to see the power of a top-tier Coordinator."

Robert immediately caught the provocation beneath the composure, and his smile became even more genuine.

This unexpected dark horse was even more unfathomable than he had imagined.

The place was crowded and noisy, so he and Jiuji exchanged contact information.

Specific time and location, prepare for communication.

"I look forward to fighting you." Robert reached out his hand.

"Okay." Jiuji shook hands with him briefly before separating.

Watching Robert leave surrounded by fans, Jiuji turned and walked out of the Pokémon Center.

Pichu perched on Jiuji's shoulder, its little paws unconsciously playing with her hair.

It was clearly still in a daze from being pointed at by countless flashes of light.

"Qiuqiu?" It tilted its head back and blinked its round eyes.

"Would you like to try it too?" Jiuji gently rubbed its cheek with his fingertips, his voice very soft.

"Then I'll have Daidai teach you the skills for the Grand Contest."

When we returned to the spaceship, the cabin was completely silent.

Dragonite has finally escaped its fate as a chew toy and is now curled up in a corner, taking a nap.

The tip of its tail twitches occasionally, probably because it's still sparring with some powerful opponent in its dream.

After eating and drinking to its heart's content, Shark sprawled out on the soft cushion and fell fast asleep, its belly rising and falling with each breath.

The ugly fish stayed obediently in the water in the rest area, slowly swaying its tail fin.

Without disturbing them, Jiuji walked straight to the control panel and sat down.

"Seven, retrieve all of Robert's publicly available Grand Prix matches and performance videos from the past three years."

"The key is the move combinations and habitual starting moves of Milotic, Claydol, and Medicham."

[Searching... Database matching in progress. 127 valid video clips have been selected. Behavioral pattern analysis has begun.] Seven's electronic voice sounded smoothly.

Dozens of small windows instantly split up on the main screen, with images playing, pausing, and being marked at lightning speed.

The data stream scrolls rapidly on the side screen.

Milotic uses Water-type moves 68% of the time, with "Water Pulse" followed by "Attract" or "Tornado" as an opening move in 81% of the time.

[The psychic clay puppet prefers to control the field with "strong mental power" and uses "primitive power" to create obstacles.]

[Charem... Emphasizes close-quarters combat, often using the "Yoga Pose" to enhance his stance before unleashing a "Flying Knee Kick" or "Mental Blade."]

Jiuji watched quietly, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest.

Robert's style is very distinctive.

Elegant, precise, and with exceptional control.

He excels at using dazzling combinations of moves to control the field, gradually forcing his opponents into his predetermined rhythm.

The match was then concluded with a decisive strike, making the entire process seamless and highly entertaining.

This is precisely the area where Daidai is not good at.

The power of the dull is more inclined towards control and outburst.

The goal is to dismantle the opponent in the shortest time and in the most effective way.

The Grand Contest requires presentation and performance.

"Dazed," she called out.

"Dumb?" Dumb, who had been standing next to Jiuji, tilted his head slightly to indicate that he was listening.