Chương 150: Who doesn't have a bit of guts?

Five minutes later.

Having gained nothing, King Wheat Leaf scratched his head and left in frustration.

He doesn't understand.

How can a Garuda be so cunning?

Is it because it's called Sharp Teeth that it's so eloquent?

Back downstairs at the hotel, Mai Ye immediately spotted Kikuno sitting on the sofa in the lobby.

"Old woman, what kind of riddle are you two playing?" Mai Ye strode forward and asked impatiently, "If you've figured something out, you should have let me know beforehand!"

Kikuno didn't even lift his eyelids: "Mustard Bamboo has arrived at Malanzang's manor. The latest news is that he sensed a dual champion domain of Flying and Dragon types, not just the basic Flying attribute."

"ha?"

Mai Ye was stunned.

Flying/Dragon type?

All told, there are only four types: Dragonite, Salamence, Altaria, and Noivern.

Or is it the realm of dual champions?

Aside from Kanto and Galar, there are no other regions with such powerful trainer Pokémon.

To Mugiha, Kikuno's words sounded like a fairy tale.

If that shark really had such a powerful backer, given his eccentric personality, he would probably have been riding roughshod over the Sinnoh League long ago.

"It's most likely a Dragonite." Kikuno slowly rubbed his cane.

"That aura is very similar to the pressure that Oak's Dragonite gave Mustard Basket back then. It's just a little weaker."

She paused, her tone turning serious: "Either the Kanto Imperial Dragon Clan is behind it all, or it's some unknown champion. But either way, you should understand the weight behind this."

"Damn it! Why didn't that old dog Damalanzang die sooner!" Maiye Tianwang cursed under his breath.

How could he not know?

This indicates that Kanto or Galar's top combat forces are already behind Cattleya.

Both sides are trying to win her over.

Carlos provided resources and support, and now Kanto and Galar have also gotten involved.

Cattleya is currently in high demand.

Leaving aside the future, she already possesses king-level combat power, making her worthy of being courted by all regions.

But now, the Sinnoh League is not only not providing resources, it is also hindering our progress.

If this really drives people away, Mai Ye says she can't accept it.

"Leave this to me."

Mai Ye clenched his fist, his knuckles cracking.

He has made his decision.

These old folks, besides hoping for a peaceful life for their descendants, are still obsessed with the rise of Sinnoh.

Looking at Sinnoh now, who deserves the title of champion? Only Cattleya!

All the gym leaders who have come into contact with Cattleya, and all the geniuses who have been crushed by her and that Garchomp, have already given their answers.

Just yesterday.

Even though Gadriya made some harsh remarks to Damalanzang, a large number of museum owners still secretly sent messages expressing their willingness to support her.

She has everything: skill, popularity, and shrewdness. She already has the makings of a champion.

But this championship could belong to Sinnoh, or to Carlos, or even to Kanto.

Wheatgrass could not accept the seeds of Sinnoh's rise, and because of their own foolishness, they left the land beneath their feet.

"Do I even need you? You're too slow."

Kikuno, leaning on her cane, slowly stood up from the sofa.

"I'm not like you old women; I don't have a whole family to worry about."

boom.

A powerful, mountain-like aura silently emanated from her. The floor tiles in the lobby seemed to tremble in response.

"What did you do?"

Mai Ye paused for a second, looking at Kikuno's hunched but rock-hard back, feeling somewhat dazed.

Why are these two people even more hot-tempered than him, the Fire King?

Is he really old, his blood has turned cold?

"Crack down on lawbreakers and remove internal personnel who violate regulations."

Kikuno's voice drifted over without her turning around.

"Now that the runner-up has taken the first step, it's time for us to do the dirty work."

Watching Kikuno's departing figure, his aura grew even colder and harder.

Mai Ye suddenly smiled, and the long-lost flame in her eyes was rekindled.

"Alright! Let's turn this upside down completely!"

Who among the Sinnoh Elite Four has been able to hold their positions for thirty years without any real talent or ability?

There was no need to burn yourself out in the past.

But now, someone has appeared for whom they are willing to risk everything.

Top floor suite.

"So, what King Kikuno means is that we were too lenient before?" Cathara toyed with her teacup, lost in thought.

"Next time, should we uproot Damalanzang and everyone around him, turning them all into fools?"

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"Click! (That's roughly the gist of it. But just take it with a grain of salt.)" Lu Sha lay on the sofa and casually rolled her eyes.

"Click! (If they hadn't borrowed that Dragonite from Giovanni, they would be behaving completely differently right now. Ultimately, it all comes down to strength.)" As she spoke, Lu Sha's gaze fell on the Manaphy elf egg beside her, its shell surface rippling with azure water patterns.

"Click! (It's time to make something of this egg. Once things escalate, countless eyes will be watching us to find out what's going on.)"

"I'll leave it to you to handle. I'll maintain order." Cattleya nodded gently.

She knew what Lu Sha was going to do, and she would be the best executor.

"Click-clack! (Then let's wait and see!)" Lu Sha grinned, revealing a mischievous smile.

If you don't want them to grow up properly, then everyone should just stop playing.

As long as you can't kill them, they'll only get stronger.

At worst, I'll just stay in some remote mountain valley and hide until Miss Wudi emerges from the mountains.

As the Damalanzang incident escalated, especially with Cattleya's harsh words being secretly amplified by someone, the news spread throughout Sinnoh overnight.

The internet is flooded with all sorts of in-depth analyses.

The Black Gold City riots, the Lizhi Lake explosion, the Red Sun Hotel collapse, and then the dirty dealings between Malanzang and the Galaxy team.

One by one, everything was thoroughly investigated and exposed.

Just as public opinion reached its peak...

Binhai Radio dropped a bombshell.

They received an anonymous ledger.

The document clearly records how Damaranzang provided Team Galactic with funding and Pokémon support, and how Team Galactic eliminated his rivals.

This physical evidence completely ignited Sinnoh.

Countless people applauded the ending for Damalanzang, even though his mental retardation was cured, he never had the chance to be reinstated to his original position.

This was clearly Chi Ri's doing. He not only killed Damalanzang, but also portrayed Jiadeliya as a hero who eliminated evil.

Although there is still no evidence to date to suggest that Cattleya was the one who did it.

But it seems everyone has tacitly accepted it.

The following day, at 9 a. m., in the lobby of the Devon Resort Hotel.

The place was bustling with noise, reporters were everywhere, and flashbulbs were going off like it was daytime.

As the VIP elevator "dinged" and arrived on the first floor, the reporters who had been waiting in the lobby rushed up like sharks smelling blood.

On the outermost edge, Pansy, who had just arrived from Carlos, was completely stunned by the sea of people in front of her.

"So many reporters? That's ridiculous..." She swallowed hard.

"More than when Karuna won third place in the Academy Cup and returned home!"

"Stop standing there! Hurry up!" Violet urged, holding up her SLR camera.

"Otherwise, we won't be able to complete Cattleya's request!"

The two sisters traveled a long way to help Cattleya create today's big news.

"Okay! Great!"

As the elevator doors slowly opened, the Pansy sisters, relying on their excellent trainer skills, forcefully pushed through the crowd and secured the first row.

In fact, even if they were a little slower, it wouldn't have any impact.

The moment the elevator doors opened completely, an invisible superpower spread out, pouring out like a silent tide.

hum!

Everyone instinctively held their breath, and the sharp questions they had prepared in their minds were forcibly erased.

They simply stood still, watching the blonde girl and Garchomp step out of the elevator and walk towards the outside under the watchful eyes of everyone.

"Don't obstruct the hotel's operations," Cattleya's unhurried voice rang out.

"If you have any questions, come with me to the battlefield at the back of the hotel."

Under the influence of light hypnosis, the crowded sea of people parted naturally to both sides, just like Moses parting the sea, leaving a passage that was at least a meter wide.

A man and a shark walked calmly through the hotel lobby and headed towards the backyard, walking in the middle of the passageway.

The reporters and crowd behind them only realized what was happening after they left, and hurriedly followed them like a tide.

"Despite the impending storm and the intense scrutiny, he showed no emotional fluctuation whatsoever. Such composure..."

On a sofa in the corner of the lobby, Michael watched this scene and couldn't help but exclaim, "What a champion, born to be in the spotlight! So glamorous!"

As a top-notch mediator, Mikoli was used to big events.

But he asked himself if he had been the prime suspect, he would never have been able to remain so calm today.

He increasingly felt that only someone with the skill, ability, and magnanimity of Gadriya deserved the regional champion's throne.

Like his close friend Daigo, they were both geniuses born for the rise of the region.

He was simply an artist who adhered to aesthetics.

If it weren't for Manaphy, he would have continued searching for artistic inspiration long ago.

Mikoli silently got up, pulled at his cloak, and followed behind the group.

He was doing the same thing as Mai Ye Tianwang, who was wearing sunglasses and a mask.

Mai Ye's purpose was more purely to provide a safety net for Cattleya.

A message popped up online from who-knows-where, saying that Gadriya was leaving Lake Lizhi today to continue her travels.

Mai Ye immediately sensed something was wrong.

No one but herself and the shark could possibly know about Cattleya's itinerary.

Therefore, this can only be a smokescreen released by Lu Sha himself.

"Really... they didn't even tell us old folks beforehand."

Mai Ye sighed softly, but she could understand Lu Sha's distrust.

After all, he was representing the alliance to persuade them to surrender the day before yesterday, and the alliance's vice president was dumbfounded the next day.

But having decided to bet on Cattleya, they will go all the way and show no mercy.

With him here today, no one can afford to cause any major trouble here.

The backyard of the Devon Resort Hotel.

The battlefield was extremely large, and it happened to be closed to the public today, with only Cattleya and her entourage and a large following.

A gentle breeze ruffled her golden hair as Cattleya looked at the crowd: "Everyone, what brings you here?"

She was not used to being questioned in this kind of situation, but with Lu Sha by her side, she was not nervous at all.

Lu Sha is such an outstanding Pokémon; she was born to be recorded in the history of civilization. She cannot hold back.

Moreover, she thoroughly enjoyed the feeling of standing alongside Lu Sha in the spotlight.

As soon as she finished speaking, everyone felt a sudden sense of relief, and the thoughts and motivation that had just been suppressed surged back into their minds.

Almost instantly, driven by professional habits, long guns and short cannons were raised.

But before anyone could ask a question, Pansy's clear voice rang out at the perfect moment: "Chief Cathara! What are your thoughts on the incident the night before last, where Vice President Damalan was excessively frightened?"

The questions were too conventional and not the sensational ones that reporters were looking for.

But when someone asked a question, and when Cattleya gave them a look, the others temporarily restrained themselves and quieted down.

"The Sinnoh League's security needs improvement." Cattleya's eyes were slightly unfocused, her voice hollow and indifferent: "I heard that Vice President Damaran was scared out of his wits. He must have encountered some Ghost-type Pokémon."

Her current absent-minded posture appears quite oppressive to outsiders.

But in reality, she was just being lazy and relaying Lu Sha's words.

She knew early on that becoming a champion required knowing a lot of things.

You need to have the ability, but you also need to be good at interpersonal relationships.

She will learn these things, but it will take time.

Fortunately, Lu Sha was there, so she could occasionally cheat.

In reality, she often thought lazily that having Lu Sha was enough, and she didn't need to work so hard.

All the complicated tasks were left to Lu Sha; all she needed to do was improve her strength and then use her superpowers to crush all enemies.

But that won't work!

She also needs to work hard to make herself worthy of Lu Sha!

"A Ghost-type Pokémon?"

Whispers arose from the crowd.

This hypothesis has been mentioned online before, and even Melissa, the owner of the Ghost Pavilion, has publicly expressed her support.

But after the matter had been brewing for a whole day, everyone knew what had happened.

What Ghost-type can do, Psychic-type can do too.

As Sinnoh's only Elite Four level Psychic, and given her previous words, Gadria possesses both the ability and the motivation.

She is the only suspect.

Just as several troublesome media outlets were getting restless, preparing to set a trap to induce her to admit it.

The sound of the pansy once again pierced through the entire venue, completely drowning out all the noise.

"There's a rumor!" Pansy said clearly, holding the microphone, "Back then, Vice President Damalan was forced to leave Kanto because he ruined the relationship between Kikuko and Champion Oki!"

She took a deep breath, suppressing her trembling and excitement, and raised her voice to ask, "Do you think this is Kikuko Tenma using this as an opportunity for revenge?"

Quiet.

A deathly silence.

The reporters, who were indignant just a moment ago, all stared wide-eyed.

With a whoosh!

Almost instinctively, everyone moved away from the pansy as if avoiding a plague, creating a huge vacuum around her.

Are you crazy?

Everyone just wanted to create news about Gadriya and Damalanzang; they didn't mean to court death!

Is it appropriate to bring up such old stories now?

The two people involved in Kanto are still alive and well!