Chapter - 62 : Zeal city
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After the match, the three friends walked together, and Arthur congratulated Zachery and Jerry on their victory. Arthur expressed his astonishment at Jerry's level 28 Komala, but Jerry revealed that he obtained it when it was already at level 23. They engaged in a conversation, realizing that only Zachery and Jerry had made it to the top 100 from the poor area, while the majority of qualifiers were from the rich area. The next round of matches would be held in Tigner City for Zachery and Jerry, while Arthur's matches were scheduled in Zeal City.
Arthur was disappointed that his friends wouldn't be able to witness his matches, but he encouraged them to do their best and expressed the hope of meeting them again in the Minor Regional Pokemon Tournament. They shared a mutual determination to excel and parted ways, each focused on their respective upcoming battles.
As Arthur arrived at Zeal city after his 8-day journey, he made his way to a hotel to book a room. Excitement filled the air as the matches for the wanderers were set to begin the next day. The city was bustling with participants, fans, and anticipation for the upcoming competition.
The next day ,
As Arthur entered the stadium in the poor area of Zeal city, he could see that it was filled with eager spectators, excited to witness the wanderers' matches. Despite the humble surroundings, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation and support for the participants.
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There were a total of 2000 participants competing, all hoping to secure one of the ten coveted spots in the Minor Regional Pokemon Tournament. The odds seemed challenging, but Arthur was determined to give it his all.
As the matches began, Arthur couldn't help but notice that many of the participants had relatively low-level Pokémon. He even witnessed someone battling with a level 8 Kakuna, a rather weak and limited Pokémon in terms of battling capabilities. However, Arthur understood that the wanderers often faced financial difficulties, preventing them from accessing proper training or education. Regardless of their circumstances, he respected their dedication and the fact that they had managed to acquire at least three Pokémon to compete.
The structure of the wanderers' matches consisted of several rounds. In rounds 1 to 5, participants were only allowed to use two Pokémon in their battles. As the competition progressed, the remaining participants would be able to utilize three Pokémon in their matches until only the final ten remained, who would qualify for the tournament.
Arthur prepared himself mentally, knowing that he needed to stay focused and give his best in each round. He observed the battles closely, studying the strategies employed by the other participants and taking note of their strengths and weaknesses. Despite the initially uninteresting battles due to the participants' limited resources, he knew that surprises could arise at any moment, and he had to be prepared to face unexpected challenges.
With determination in his heart and a fire in his eyes, Arthur took a deep breath, ready to step into the arena and showcase his skills as a wanderer. He knew that every victory brought him closer to his dream of becoming a recognized and respected trainer. The path ahead might be challenging, but Arthur was determined to overcome the odds and leave his mark on the wanderers' matches.