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Chapter 603 "The Battle of Repaying Kindness" - Trainer Red has come to challenge!

Chapter 603 "The Battle of Repaying Kindness" - Trainer Red has come to challenge!

"That child, in the end, still lost."

In an inconspicuous corner of the stands, Professor Oak, dressed in a light summer outfit, sighed, but quickly came to terms with it.

"However, losing a few times when you're young isn't necessarily a bad thing."

To avoid putting too much pressure on his grandson, Professor Oak chose to stay out of Green's sight and accompany him through this "battle of destiny" in his own way.

Although he narrowly lost to Red, Professor Oak finally smiled with satisfaction when he saw that Green did not show any dejection on its face, but rather seemed to want more.

"Having a formidable rival who inspires you to improve is a blessing that many trainers would rather die for."

"You old codger, you're quite open-minded."

Master Ma, who was next to the doctor, looked up, laughed and cursed, and then sighed.

"Do you think we're falling behind the times?"

"Dan Di can be said to be my personal disciple who inherited all my understanding of combat, and Qing Lü is also your grandson whom you have raised since childhood."

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"In the end, none of them made it to the finals—"

Professor Oak patted Master Ma on the shoulder with a smile, looking completely nonchalant.

"If it were just to win and stand on this stage, neither of us would have retired in the first place."

"There are many things that mean much more than victory itself, and the best outcome is that the children can enjoy the fight right now."

"There are far more geniuses in this era than we did back then."

"Sigh, you can't deny getting old!"

Master Ma shook his head, looked at the bright red portrait burning fiercely on the big screen, and suddenly sighed.

"That kid named Crimson might actually become Qingyu's best opponent."

"Xiao Dandan's determination came too late, and Xiao Qinglu's imagination was a little inferior."

"Now it seems that only he is qualified to compete with Xiaoyuyu for the championship."

Halfway through his sentence, Master Ma glanced at Professor Oak, who was smiling with his eyes narrowed, a hint of suspicion in his eyes.

"Old man, do you think Pallet Town is really teeming with monsters?"

"Haha, who knows?"

Professor Oak shrugged, without directly answering his question.

"Compared to Little Crimson, Azure Feather is obviously much more terrifying. So far, no one has been able to unleash his full team lineup."

"And this suspense may not be revealed until tomorrow."

"Two rookie trainers who just debuted both stood on the highest stage in their first Masters Tournament."

"I believe that what follows will be an incredibly exciting final."

night.

Qingyu, returning victorious, lay in bed, her feelings inexplicably complicated.

"I didn't expect to make it to the finals so easily!"

"Am I overpowered, or are my Pokémon just too ridiculously strong?"

"It could also be because the opponents we're facing now haven't reached their peak yet —"

As Qingyu recalled the familiar faces on the list of the eight masters, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

If we follow a timeline where he doesn't appear, the real protagonist of this Masters Tournament would probably be Crimson, right?

After all, Red is the true protagonist of the Pokémon series.

Even Ash Ketchum, the more well-known anime protagonist, borrowed heavily from Red's design.

As a symbol of players, describing Crimson's resume as cheating is an understatement.

To dare to pull out a new trick in the most crucial semi-final match and ruthlessly outmaneuver one's old friend truly makes him a "fighter" —

However, Crimson and Cyan have only just become champions, and their strength is probably still quite a distance from their peak.

Even if I went all out, I wouldn't dare say I could easily defeat him if he were the fully-fledged Crimson after his enlightenment at Mount Silver.

But in the end, you will be the winner!

In the world of Pokémon battles, Qingyu now possesses absolute confidence.

Everything depends on tomorrow's showdown.

Of course, there was another thing that also concerned him.

It's already the finals —

President Lorz's underhanded tactics should be coming to light soon, right?

After his battle with Dan Di ended, the latter quickly left the arena, not even having time to watch the second match that followed.

Clearly, something of paramount importance had forced Emperor Dan to temporarily disappear.

Qingyu knew very well that there was only one thing that could alarm the powerful champion Mugenta in Galar now!

After the battle with Crimson, I'll probably have to go and help clean up the mess in Galar.

However, it's not a big problem.

If I don't have much spare capacity when the time comes, I'll just call in more people.

No matter how strong Eternatus is, he's still just a little brother who was almost defeated by Dan-sama's Gigantamax Charizard!

Moreover, we have already gathered all the elements to counter it. With the sword and shield, the two hounds, and the Calyrex, we should be able to easily crush it.

Therefore, there is no need to worry too much about the troubles of Wujitana.

Qingyu sat up in bed and gently tapped the bedside table with her hand, making a crisp sound.

"Masado".

"I am here."

Ghostly whispers came from under the bed, creating a scene reminiscent of a horror movie.

However, what lurked in the shadows was not some terrifying demon or monster, but the brave and powerful messenger of the Phoenix King, Marshall.

"Please inform Zacian, Zamazenta, and Raiden: something big is likely to happen in Galar tomorrow."

"clear."

Marshall responded with a single word and then fell silent.

Qingyu also quickly felt the subtle coolness beneath her disappear.

It seems it has already entered the reverse dimension of Giratina, so let's quickly head to the Slumbering Forest and the Crown Snowfield.

With Masado around, Qingyu felt much more at ease.

Now, enjoy the battle with Crimson!

Standing on top of the world with everyone must feel amazing.

The schedule for this year's Masters Championship is quite tight, with no rest days between the semi-finals and the finals.

Therefore, by the next day, the entire city of Palace Gate, Galar, and even the whole world were focused on the Palace Gate Arena.

Even before the show started, the audience had already formed a long queue, eagerly awaiting the ultimate quadrennial spectacle.

"Is Teacher Yu really going to complete his Trainer career in a year? Anyone know what's going on?"

"That's a top expert who defeated Mr. Dan Di; he might really make history!"

"After speedrunning, it seems like Teacher Yu doesn't really want to be a champion. Is she planning to retire after this lightning-fast run and go back to focus on getting pregnant?"

"Something's not right with you!"

As the audience entered the venue one after another, the atmosphere quickly filled with joy.

Not only the Palace Arena, which served as the venue for the finals, but also the popularity of this tournament on Pokémon TV quickly reached its peak.

[Waaaaah, did everyone fail to snag tickets to the Palace Arena, so you're just watching the live stream online now?]

[Although Teacher Yu hasn't done anything interesting for so long, it makes one wonder if he's forgotten that his main job is as a top streamer, not some mediocre champion trainer.]

But if we win the championship today, I'll forgive Coach Yu!

I just can't do anything with you, sit tight now ————

To be honest, today should be the most prestigious day for us viewers!

The Palace Arena has a maximum capacity of over 100,000, but the number of viewers quickly climbed to a terrifying seven figures within minutes of the online streaming began.

With millions of viewers, the online atmosphere was already heated up before the contestants even entered the arena.

The Rotom-1 camera, which was responsible for the online live stream, was very sensible and immediately switched its view to the audience after the live stream started.

One after another, familiar figures appeared in front of the camera, and the audience almost immediately blurted out their names.

[Look! It's Professor Oak and Blue Guy!]

[And there's Mr. Steven and Mr. Wallace—wait, that pink diamond Pokémon among them, it looks like a princess, is it the legendary Princess Diancie??]

Not only was Yu-sensei's rumored girlfriend, Cynthia, present, but even the Four Heavenly Kings of the Sinnoh League showed up. It seems like family is the most reliable thing to do!

[Where's the rumor? Didn't they propose in public?]

【You Sinnoh people are truly despicable and shameless! Didn't you see that our Padcia President, Yaji, and the other three Elite Four members are also in the audience?】

[The foreign aid region is in chaos. Once Teacher Yu returns to Sinnoh, you'll know what true despair is!]

Quiet down, let's watch the game!

The live chat was buzzing with excitement, and the cheers from the audience were constant and prolonged.

In the front row of the audience, Qinglu, looking annoyed, looked up at the big screen and stared at the constantly scrolling crimson "Final Moment," his mouth immediately twitching wildly.

"That guy—in the end, he still managed to outsmart me."

"I'm afraid I won't have another chance to play against Yu-laoshi on the stage of the Masters finals."

Professor Oak, standing nearby, chuckled and patted his spiky head.

"You're still young, you'll definitely have opportunities in the future."

"Experiencing failure early on is not necessarily a bad thing; at least it will leave a striking benchmark in your eyes for the next few years."

Professor Oak's tone was somewhat wistful, as if he were speaking to Green, and also summarizing his life experiences accumulated over the years.

"When a trainer no longer has a goal in mind, he is on the verge of losing his dream."

"With Red as a good opponent, at least your trainer career won't be boring anymore, right?"

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After a moment of silence, Qinglu snorted and turned her head away, crossing her arms.

"My target isn't just that Crimson guy."

"If you want to become the strongest, you must defeat all your rivals of the same era."

"Red, Mr. Dan, and Teacher Yu, they are all formidable rivals that I must overcome in my life."

Halfway through his speech, Qinglv suddenly looked up, her eyes already brimming with excitement as she gazed at Professor Oak.

"Just wait, Grandpa."

"As the descendant of a champion, your grandson is no less than anyone else."

Professor Oak's expression seemed somewhat surprised, but it quickly turned into a relieved and kind look.

"You've grown up, Little Green."

"However, as a trainer, it is enough to enjoy the fun of battle. Any other obsessions will only become a burden for the trainer on the battlefield."

"You have a long way to go in your learning journey."

"----knew."

Qinglu pouted and stopped talking.

Although I was very unhappy, but—

Who could blame them when their grandfather was a legendary and battle-hardened master trainer?

There's absolutely no way to refute that!

As the audience waited eagerly, the countdown on the big screen gradually came to an end.

In the final few minutes, the audience had already raised their red and blue support sticks and cheered enthusiastically amidst the non-stop fireworks.

As the time approached 3 p.m., a passionate and deep voice immediately came from the commentary booth.

"ladies and gentlemen!"

Welcome to the Palace Arena, a dream theater built to make dreams come true!

"Today, the quadrennial Masters Championship finals will take place here, determining the holder of the title of 'Strongest Player for the Next Four Years'!"

As the commentator spoke, the large screen, which had been silent after the countdown ended, suddenly started flashing again.

The blue feather and crimson heads charged out from both sides, colliding fiercely in an instant, causing the entire scene to flash with flames.

Along with this came the enthusiastic roars of the audience who had been waiting for so long.

"Now, please welcome both contestants to the stage!"

Qingyu was the first to walk out of the contestant passage, each step accompanied by dazzling fireworks soaring into the sky on both sides of the road.

Even after stepping onto the final stage of the highest-level competition, he remained as relaxed and cheerful as ever, raising his hands and interacting enthusiastically with the audience.

On the other side, Crimson, who had turned his baseball cap 180 degrees and was unabashedly scanning Qingyu with his fiery gaze, was also striding excitedly, giving people a sense of imposing presence just by looking at him.

"Teacher Yu, I've been waiting for this day for a long time."

During the pre-match handshake, Crimson, who is usually ruthless and taciturn, surprisingly took the initiative to speak.

When he looked up at Qingyu, his pure fighting spirit was palpable, and even the spectators in the stands could feel it.

"Looking back, I never imagined that I could reach the top step by step and finally stand on this stage that is so meaningful to trainers."

"So, now that things have exceeded expectations—all I want to do is enjoy a battle where I give it my all."

"Please guide me, Teacher Yu."

"It's the same on my end."

Qingyu smiled and grasped the outstretched hand of the crimson figure. Their two right hands clasped tightly together for a few seconds before separating.

At the same time, Qingyu and Chihong immediately turned around and walked back to their respective halves of the court without looking back.

"Both players are in position!"

After the commentator gave a timely reminder, referee Lotom immediately raised his flag.

"Preparation"

"Battle begins!"

Two Poké Balls were thrown into their respective halves of the field at the same time.

"Go, Sylveon."

"It's you I choose, Abu!"

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