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After questioning for a while, Roy finally realized that the so-called "that lord" was Mew's current designation within the Alliance.
Calling 'Mew' directly was considered disrespect to the strongest deity.
"Ah..." Roy froze in understanding.
Roy, the number one Mew trainer, knew that the outside world considered Mew the strongest god, and this was a situation he had created himself.
But he hadn't expected that the outside world would show 'reverence' to such an extent.
Not daring to call Mew by name directly represented the highest level of respect.
Even Arceus wasn't treated like this in the Pokemon world.
'However, this is beneficial,' Roy thought.
'The more unpredictable and awe-inspiring the outside world considers Mew, the better for me.'
'Well, the Illuminati's activities have almost been attributed to me, so I'll shift responsibility to Mew from now on.'
'As a boss, it's only natural to take responsibility for your subordinates, right?'
Seeing Elon and Anya cheer up again, Roy thought for a moment, showed a serious expression, and said:
"My secret weapon has nothing to do with Mew. However, it represents power that even Mew finds surprising, so you can rest assured!"
"Even that lord..."
After listening, several people looked at each other in amazement, becoming increasingly curious about the secret weapon Roy mentioned.
But observing Roy's demeanor, he didn't intend to explain further, so Elon and others had no choice but to contain their curiosity and wait for the arrival of match day.
August 2nd.
Roy arrived at Airport in Capital City, where the school administration had chartered two large passenger aircraft to see the students off.
Of course, the two passenger planes weren't just for the five school team members.
In fact, all the students, school leaders, professors, and counselors from the school had come, and they would depart together as a support team.
Participation was 'voluntary' with no coercion involved.
But there was no need for coercion—Regional competitions were fine, but who would miss this kind of annual national competition?
Being able to attend the national competition itself represented an honor that only belonged to a 'strong school.'
All students felt honored by this opportunity.
Moreover, even considering it was a round trip, it still constituted a government-funded journey...
No loss in any way.
Roy was just about to board the plane where his class was located when he was surrounded by a group of reporters who rushed out suddenly.
More than a dozen cameras and microphones aimed at him like weapons, and the reporters also displayed expressions of enjoying their hunting moment.
"Player Roy, you're facing the former powerhouse Central University in the first match. How do you feel right now?"
"What would you like to say to Takeshi Aihara, the former rival who came from abroad?"
"What results are you confident of achieving?"
"Can you tell us more about 'that lord'?"
Questions were fired like machine gun bullets.
If this were the first time, Roy would still have a headache and feel confused by the questions.
But after weathering so many storms, he behaved calmly and answered the reporters' questions clearly.
"Meeting Central University? I don't have any special feelings about it."
"Takeshi Aihara? He's a Trainer with no flaws."
"Of course... there are no advantages either."
"Confidence? Winning the championship is only secondary. The most important goal of my participation in this competition is to change the world's perception of the relationship between Pokemon and Trainers."
"It's inconvenient to discuss Mew's matters. I can only say that those who understand will understand, and those who don't understand simply aren't at the appropriate level."
The reporters were stunned.
After conducting so many interviews, they were quite familiar with Roy and knew his nickname of "Crazy Roy."
However, Roy's previous 'madness' had actually been rather reserved. For example, his 'library' response had been quite artistic.
There had never been such direct audacity as displayed now.
What had made Roy so arrogant in just a few months?
The reporters fell into deep thought.
It wasn't until Roy's flight took off that the reporters suddenly realized the answer.
Yes!
In these four months, who represented the most influential presence in Roy's life?
It was Mew!
Soon, report videos and text news were released.
"Shocking! Well-known trainer Roy bluntly states he wants to change the world's perception of the relationship between Trainers and Pokemon!"
"Looking at the essence through appearances: the arrogance of the strongest god hidden behind Roy's boldness!"
All major forums and chat groups concerned with the national competition erupted in discussion.
"That's it, Central University."
"Ha! No disadvantages, but no advantages either—what a sharp comment!"
"Crazy Roy's familiar attitude, everyone, he's back, all of it is back!"
"He really... I'm moved to tears!"
"New audiences don't understand and ask: has he always been so bold?"
"Hello, yes indeed."
"I'm afraid you don't know, so let me explain. He's been outrageous since his debut. Even when going abroad, he never restrained himself with foreign friends. He even defeated and made a foreign blonde sister cry."
"Mention Miss Zenia again, I'm trembling with excitement!"
In addition to public discussion about Roy, discussion about Mew was hidden in various private conversations.
"It can be seen that Roy's condition has worsened."
"Being influenced by that lord."
"What kind of deity are you to be so corrupting!"
"Yeah, he used to be such a gentle and kind person."
The heated discussion on the internet continued.
Meanwhile, Roy had already arrived in Embermere and settled into the hotel arranged by the organizers.
Almost all hotels arranged by the organizers were located near the stadium.
Roy put away his luggage, stood before the floor-to-ceiling windows, and saw the massive stadium not far away.
The Bird's Nest.
The largest Pokemon Stadium in China, capable of accommodating tens of millions of spectators.
In the past, it had served as the venue for the "Global Championship" several times, and was also the venue for today's "Elite Challenge."
Incredibly expensive to maintain.
The safety device level of the arena was extremely high, sufficient to withstand engagement at the Elite level.
In fact, at the level of Elite champions, it was unlikely that power would go out of control, and the target of all safety devices was simply the "battle aftermath."
Safety measures rarely needed to withstand direct Elite Pokemon attacks.
Unless... the Trainer genuinely intended to harm the audience.
Of course, this was merely theoretical.
In the peaceful era, such incidents had never occurred.
As Roy gazed at the imposing stadium, he felt a mixture of anticipation and determination. This would be the stage where he would finally reveal the true extent of his team's capabilities. The months of intensive training at the Tree of Beginning had prepared them for this moment, and now it was time to show the world what they could achieve.
The upcoming battles would not only determine tournament outcomes but would also serve as Roy's platform to demonstrate the evolved relationship between Pokemon and Trainers that he envisioned. With Mega Evolution as his secret weapon and his team's unprecedented growth, he was ready to challenge the established order of competitive Pokemon battling.
Tomorrow would bring the first test against Central University and Takeshi Aihara, but Roy felt no anxiety—only excitement for the opportunity to prove that his unconventional methods and partnership with his Pokemon represented the future of competitive training.