I really don’t want to be a champion

The journey to the gym was very smooth, even though the island was full of tourists traveling here.

But sometimes there is nothing you can do if you are unlucky.

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"What? Your gym leader is not here today and is taking a day off. How could something like this happen? Then do you know where your gym leader is?" Lin Nan stood at the service center and asked about the other party's whereabouts.

Hearing this, the staff member replied very kindly: "Our owner is going to participate in the fighting competition held on the island this year. If you want to participate, it's still in time for you to go there."

"If I beat him, does that count as my victory in the challenge?" Lin Nan asked somewhat unwillingly.

"………………" The staff shook his head and continued:

"If you really want to get the gym badge, you can wait until tomorrow. And if you participate in the fighting competition today, you will have a chance to learn about our gym leader's strength. Wouldn't that be safer for you?"

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Lin Nan glanced at the apprentices who were training in the gym, and turned away helplessly, leaving only a complaint: "I am really impressed! How can the gym leader take a break? There are still things like this, doesn't this waste the challenger's time?"

After leaving the Curtain Gym, Lin Nan took a car to the area where the fighting competition was held.

As soon as we got off the car, we were shocked by the scale of the fighting competition in front of us. There were huge crowds of people and spectators.

Extending from the entrance to the auditorium, the enthusiastic crowd filled every corner. They talked excitedly, sharing their anticipation for the game and their love for Pokémon.

Deafening cheers and shouts echoed throughout the street, as if to tear the sky apart.

The colorful lights intertwined together, casting colorful shadows on the audience seats, making the entire street sparkle.

Looking at such an enthusiastic crowd, Lin Nan was still a little surprised. He didn't expect that such a competition could be so popular with so many people.

I immediately found it very interesting and rushed to the registration office.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long. I believe you have all been looking forward to it for a long time! The competition is about to begin. If there are still players who want to sign up, they need to hurry up."

The host on the field shouted enthusiastically, trying his best to heighten the atmosphere of the competition.

"Now allow me to briefly introduce the contestants that everyone is most concerned about!"

"First of all, there is the monster known as Kinnikuman, and its trainer Suzuki, both of whom are very likely to win the championship in previous fighting competitions."

"The next one is Shawarang, who possesses the lower body of the God of War, and his trainer Zhao Li."

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As the host's voice sounded, the figures of each of them and their Pokémon appeared on the field one by one.

"The last one to appear is Lucario, who has the title of Wave Messenger, and his trainer Lin Nan. Let's all give them a round of applause. This is the first time that tourists have come to participate in our competition!"

When Lin Nan heard the other party calling his name, he was speechless. He raised his hand cooperatively and waved to the crowd below.

No wonder he was the only traveler to participate in the competition.

Not to mention that the Pokémon used must be Fighting-type Pokémon.

Secondly, you have to pay a certain amount of money to be eligible to participate in the competition.

Fortunately, Lin Nan had made a fortune by chance before, otherwise he would not dare to participate in the competition casually.

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On the other side, among the crowd watching the game below the field, there were two familiar figures running around in the huge crowd.

"Hey, Xiaoyue, slow down! There are so many people here! Why do you have to come over to see?" Su Shihan looked at the figure in front of her and hurriedly shouted to the other party to slow down.

Huang Yueyu, who was walking in front, turned back and pulled Su Shihan, then continued walking forward, panting and saying:

"No! The competition is about to start. It's so hard to meet you. It would be a pity if I can't see you. If I didn't have fighting-type Pokémon, I would have come here at least once."

"Sister Su, please hurry up, otherwise..."

Huang Yueyu wanted to urge them on, but suddenly she heard the host calling Lin Nan's voice. She was stunned and looked at Su Shihan in a subtle way: "Sister Su, did you hear that? I seemed to hear Brother Lin's voice just now."

"Huh? That's impossible! He seems to be challenging the gym!" Su Shihan subconsciously denied the other party.

Before the two of them left, Lin Nan told her that he was going to challenge the gym, so how could he have the time to participate in such a competition.

As soon as she finished speaking, Huang Yueyu stood on tiptoe and looked towards the stage. Although she only took a quick glance, she was still very sure that the person was Lin Nan.

Then he pulled Su Shihan excitedly and said, "Sister Su, it's really Brother Lin. I just saw him. It's him. And the Lucario next to him is definitely him."

"Ok?"

Su Shihan couldn't believe it. She looked up at the stage and found a familiar face. She urged, "Come on, go on, let's go over there and cheer him up."

There are only thirteen players participating in the competition, and the method of choosing opponents is also very simple, which is to draw lots to decide the opponents.

Not sure if it was luck or someone did it on purpose, but Lin Nan was lucky enough to draw a bye.

Lin Nan gladly accepted this, turned around and sat in the resting position, watching the fight between others attentively.

The fighting match was very fast. In less than half an hour, the other contestants quickly finished the fight.

Soon, there was another new wave of draws to select opponents.

Compared to his luck last time, Lin Nan was not so lucky this time. Right from the start he had to compete against Suzuki, who was the favorite to win the championship as reported by the host.

"The top six quarter-finals will begin soon. Please get ready, both teams."

The host commented: "I believe everyone has already understood Suzuki's strength. After all, in the last match, Suzuki's incredible strength only took three moves to finish off the opponent's Infernape."

"And what will be the ending for our new contestant Lin Nan? Let us look forward to the next performance together!"

"Game start……"

The host officially announced the start of the competition. "Gui Li, use bare-handed chop." Suzuki ordered.

"Lucario, use the enhanced punch." Lin Nan looked at the strange force rushing up and spoke slowly.