Ibrahimovic's Perfect Performance!

"Step up, Eevee!"

Following the host Lily's introduction, it was finally Tong Si's turn to perform.

"Vee~~"

Eevee was dressed rather prettily today.

On its head rested a delicate hair clip, and its ears were encircled by four rainbow-hued rings. Around its neck hung the Soothe Bell it always carried with it, chiming with a gentle "tinkle" with every step it took.

Today was Eevee's very own stage, and it was brimming with excitement. It had prepared for this day for a long time.

"Eevee, use Weather Ball, in succession!"

This was a combination Tong Si and Eevee had practiced for quite a while—the continuous Weather Ball technique.

"Vee—"

Eevee began to channel its energy. The first Weather Ball formed!

The second Weather Ball formed!

The third—

"Eh? Why is Eevee able to use Weather Ball continuously?"

"Indeed, aren't Pokémon supposed to pause for a moment after executing a move? This little Eevee seems not to need any downtime at all?"

"But what on earth is it trying to achieve by conjuring Weather Balls one after another? Just Weather Balls alone lack real visual appeal."

"Who knows? This trainer is Jiahua City's Best Rookie of the Year; perhaps he only knows how to do Pokémon battles."

"My~ Let's just wait and see."

"..."

In the audience, spectators holding voting devices looked on as Eevee continuously deployed Weather Ball, their faces etched with mild confusion.

Could it be? Did Eevee intend to use Weather Ball to advance to the next round of the Contest Battles?

To be brutally honest, that was simply impossible!

Relying on a single move was not enough to showcase a Pokémon's appeal in a Contest.

"Eevee, cease using Weather Ball and let your brilliance shine! Sunny Day!"

Seeing the dozen or so floating Weather Balls hovering above the arena, Tong Si sensed that the moment was ripe.

The move Sunny Day was one that Tong Si had helped Eevee master using the system during their three-day intensive training. Whether it was Rain Dance or Sunny Day, Eevee was capable of learning both. Furthermore, different weather conditions could enhance the power of Weather Ball.

Tong Si had chosen Sunny Day, and that choice stemmed from... Eevee's Chlorophyll Ability!

Under the harsh sunlight of Sunny Day, Eevee's Chlorophyll Ability would activate, boosting its speed.

"Vee~"

After releasing its tenth floating Weather Ball, Eevee's body erupted with a brilliant radiance.

A beam of light shone down.

Suddenly, the weather overhead shifted dramatically.

Sunny Day!

Eevee had used its own power to alter the weather directly above the battlefield. Bathed in the radiant sunlight, Eevee appeared breathtakingly luminous.

Eevee began to dart around. Beneath the bright sun, its form shimmered with a faint, verdant green glow.

"Am I seeing things? Why is there green light flashing on Eevee's body?"

"No, you aren't seeing things. I saw it too!"

"So adorable! That green light accentuates Eevee's fur to absolute perfection."

"..."

The audience members in the stands were clueless about Eevee's Chlorophyll Ability, knowing only that it was emitting a green light. And under the sunlight, this green light looked exceptionally striking.

"Now is the moment, Eevee, Thundershock!"

This was a key component of the special training Tong Si and Eevee had undergone.

They would use Thundershock to pierce through all the Weather Balls suspended in the air!

"Vee—"

Guided by the tutelage of the Electivire, the power of Eevee's Thundershock had also slightly increased.

A golden arc of electricity burst forth from Eevee's body, striking straight at the Weather Balls floating in the sky.

"Bang!"

The first one!

"Bang!"

The second one!

...

As each Weather Ball was punctured, they burst into a kaleidoscope of brilliant colors under the sunlight.

Countless tiny bubbles began to drift through the air, floating from the stage to the judges' table, then to the guest seating, and finally out into the audience.

Every single spectator reached out to touch these floating bubbles.

They popped instantly upon contact.

Yet everyone seemed utterly enchanted by the experience.

"Time for the grand finale, Eevee, use Attract!"

Tong Si snapped his fingers, thoroughly satisfied with Eevee's performance from start to finish. It proved that their three days of intensive training had paid off brilliantly.

"Vee~~"

Having completed everything, Eevee wagged its tail and struck a pose.

It blinked directly at the camera.

This very scene was captured and broadcast on the massive live-streaming screen.

"Eevee! Please stop unleashing your charm! Being this cute should be illegal!"

"No... My little Eevee! Why are you so adorable? Mama's heart can't take this..."

"Sob, sob... Watching this Eevee perform makes me regret choosing Meowth as my first Pokémon. That good-for-nothing creature just eats and sleeps! Can it please learn a thing or two from our adorable little Eevee?"

"Ain't that the truth? That Snubbull of mine—the moment I get home, I'm giving it a thrashing. Day in and day out, it acts like a scruffy stray. Can't it learn from the lovely Eevee, dress itself up a bit, and radiate some charm?"

"Beep, beep, beep, beep, beep... Hurry, hurry, hurry! Everyone, press your voting devices! There are only twenty seconds left!"

"Oh, oh! I almost forgot to vote for my little Eevee! Eevee's performance was simply god-tier, it got me so engrossed I nearly forgot to vote!"

"Beep, beep, beep, beep..."

The arena resounded with the synchronized sound of voting.

Twenty seconds later, the voting closed.

Online voting was also concluded right on time.

The vote count was temporarily withheld. It would only be revealed after the three judges gave their critiques.

"Ah~ I adore Eevee so much. I still haven't woken up from this illusory dream~ Pass!"

Mr. Xu Muzhuo pressed the pass button without a moment's hesitation. He was the most approachable of the three judges, almost always granting a pass to every Coordinator's performance.

"Contestant number 029, your name is Tong Si, correct? I saw in your file that you are Jiahua City's Best Rookie of the Year this season. However... that doesn't hinder you from pursuing the path of Pokémon Contests. Today, the performance by you and your Eevee was nothing short of peerless. I loved your act immensely, and I truly look forward to seeing you on this stage again. Pass."

Mr. Contesta pressed his pass button, deeply enamored with Eevee's performance that day.

Finally came the critique from the local Pokémon Association President for the tournament.

Duan Meng twirled a pen in her hand, gazing at Tong Si with a lingering sense of fascination.

"Tong Si, you've raised your Eevee remarkably well, haven't you? One can tell from the luster of its fur that you pamper it in your daily care. The bond between you two is clearly profound, and it is extremely attached to you."

As Duan Meng spoke, Eevee had already scampered up to perch on Tong Si's shoulder.

"And what startled me the most was the green light emitting from Eevee..."

As a three-star Professional Trainer and a seasoned Pokémon Breeder, Duan Meng could tell at a glance that the green light was out of the ordinary, even daring to guess that it was the verdant hue exclusive to the Chlorophyll Ability.

However, no existing research indicated that Eevee could possess the Chlorophyll Ability, so Duan Meng kept that thought to herself.

"Eevee's execution of Thundershock was also exceptionally well-done. I give it a pass."

Duan Meng's words carried a hint of reservation.

... (To be continued)