Chapter 111: Exhibition Match! Dante vs. Nemo

After replenishing his food supplies, Su Yi returned to the Pokémon world.

In the evening, Leon called: "Su Yi, how is it going? Have you had a good look around Wyndon?"

Su Yi dryly remarked, "The pedestrian street is bustling, the desserts are delicious, and everything is very expensive."

"Hahaha! It’s a lively city, isn't it? The exhibition match is tomorrow, and I’ve arranged a front-row seat for you." Leon said with a tone of admiration, "Tomorrow's opponent is a young and promising girl."

She was both a wealthy heiress and a regional champion.

Su Yi replied, "Indeed."

Early the next morning, the area in and around the Wyndon Stadium was buzzing with noise and excitement. Su Yi held Lucho as he squeezed through the crowd and entered the arena.

"It's so lively, meow!" Lucho exclaimed, listening to the deafening roar of the crowd.

When Su Yi found his seat according to the diagram Leon had provided, he discovered that Sonia was there as well.

"Oh, it's Su Yi," Sonia greeted him.

"Long time no see."

"Meow~" Su Yi and Lucho replied.

"By the way, my grandmother told me she has already contacted Professor Oak. After the exhibition match, I’ll give you his contact information," Sonia said.

"Thank you very much," Su Yi said sincerely.

Afterward, Su Yi took his seat and waited for the opening ceremony. The spectator stands gradually filled up, and the atmosphere in the stadium grew increasingly intense.

At this moment, Chairman Rose walked out from the competitors' tunnel and stepped into the center of the stadium's pitch. He opened his arms with a smile.

"Friends from all over, welcome to the Wyndon Stadium."

Chairman Rose delivered a passionate speech, focusing on the commercial cooperation between the two regions. It seemed Chairman Rose had really made a fortune. This was understandable; products like the Rotom Phone were destined to become widespread, and the industries extending from them would gradually flourish, paving a predictable road to wealth. One could refer to Apple under Steve Jobs for a similar example.

Sensing that the atmosphere had been sufficiently stirred, Rose didn't waste any more time, announcing the start of the exhibition match and handing the microphone over to the host.

With a thunderous roar, the audience cheered, the sound forming waves that swept across the entire stadium.

"First, let us welcome our Champion, Leon!!!" the host shouted at the top of his lungs.

Amidst the thunderous cheers, Leon, wearing his cape, strode onto the field with a dashing air and waved to the crowd. Sonia watched him intently, a subtle smile unconsciously tugging at the corners of her lips. Seeing Sonia's expression, Su Yi smiled knowingly, sipping his drink with the look of someone who saw through everything.

"Next, please welcome the genius Champion of the Paldea region, Miss Nemona!"

"Pfft! *Cough, cough, cough!*" Su Yi choked instantly, then said in astonishment, "Nemona?!"

From the tunnel opposite Leon, a smiling girl walked out and waved friendly to the crowd. The audience responded with enthusiastic cheers.

"It's Nemona, meow!" Lucho cheered happily.

"I should have guessed, given the strength of that Tyranitar," Su Yi muttered.

In a private viewing room, several Galar region Gym Leaders gathered together, watching the battlefield through the glass.

"I wonder what kind of strength a Champion from another region possesses?" Bea watched with a serious expression, not intending to miss a single detail.

"Leon, if you hold back, I won't forgive you!" Raihan, the Dragon-type Gym Leader, said with a grin.

Far away in Spikemuth, Piers, the Dark-type Gym Leader and Marnie's brother, was watching the live broadcast on his Rotom Phone.

In a dark corner, Allister, accompanied by his Gengar, watched the stream, the light from the screen illuminating his face, which was currently maskless.

Outside the Wyndon Stadium, a giant screen broadcasted the scene inside. Simultaneously, on the streets, several screens belonging to Macro Cosmos industries were also broadcasting the event.

A Perrserker paused in its tracks, noticing that the Pokémon following it were captivated by the images on the screen, and it stopped as well.

"Caw." A Corviknight landed on a streetlamp outside the stadium, its eyes fixed on the giant screen.

Far away in Kanto, Professor Oak opened his laptop to watch the live broadcast.

"So this is the Champion from the region Professor Magnolia is in? And the Champion of the Paldea region... I'm truly curious about what kind of Pokémon are over there." Professor Oak grabbed his freshly made instant noodles and sighed.

"Both sides will engage in a 3v3 battle within the allotted time, and both may switch Pokémon at any point," the referee, flying on an Aegislash, announced the rules before signaling the start of the battle.

"Mr. Leon! I've been looking forward to this battle for a long time!" Nemona smiled.

"It's an honor to battle a Champion from another region. Let’s ignite the atmosphere with this battle!" Leon grinned.

"Come out, Dragapult!"

"Come out, Armarouge!"

"Dra-pult!" Dragapult appeared on the field.

The Pokémon Nemona sent out was a humanoid creature wearing golden armor, with flames burning on its head like a red crest. It stood proudly, striking a combat pose, its armor clanking with a metallic sound. Seeing such a handsome and unfamiliar Pokémon, all the spectators in the arena gasped and cheered, looking forward to the battle even more.

"Is that a Pokémon from the Paldea region? It's very cool," Su Yi said, surprised.

"I wonder what its typing is? It looks like it should have a Fire type," Sonia observed carefully.

"Such a great opportunity; I should let my Pokémon watch and learn," Su Yi released his Pokémon.

Seeing the scene, Kubfu’s eyes lit up as it stared intently at the battlefield.

"Dragapult, huh? Armarouge, use Shadow Ball!" Nemona, seemingly familiar with Dragapult, gave the command immediately.

With a metallic clank, Armarouge straightened its arms, bringing them together in front of its chest. The armor on its arms formed a cannon, and a Shadow Ball condensed instantly before being fired like a projectile.

Leon said calmly, "Dragon Pulse."

"Dra-pult!" Dragapult opened its mouth, and a surging dragon of energy roared as it lunged toward the Shadow Ball.

*Boom!*

The energy exploded, creating a thunderous roar. The cheers and encouragement from the audience swept through like a tide.

"Psychic!" Nemona commanded again.

Armarouge extended one hand, its eyes glowing with a pink light. The smoke from the explosion was instantly dispersed by an invisible force, and psychic energy enveloped Dragapult, rendering it unable to move.

"Whoa! That's pretty cool," Su Yi exclaimed.

"Dragon Darts!" Leon remained unhurried.

"Dra-pult!" Dragapult cried out, and the two Dreepy in its horns shot out like missiles toward Armarouge.

"Psychic!" Nemona waved her hand with a smile.

Armarouge extended its other hand, and with its psychic power, the two Dreepy were also brought under control.

"So strong! Could Armarouge be a Fire and Psychic-type Pokémon?" Su Yi wondered, watching Armarouge’s use of Psychic with astonishment.