Pokémon: Start with a Dragon-type Gym Leader, and pick up Guroton.

Chapter 565 I, Li Luochen, am also a rookie trainer

Yuri's shout came so suddenly that the atmosphere in the entire hotel lobby changed.

Li Luochen's eyes widened slightly, somewhat surprised.

It's true that he's the head of the guild in the Eastern Empire, but that's an Eastern Empire matter. How come someone in Galar knows him, even though it's so far away?

He never imagined that he would have a fan base in a foreign country.

As for the shouting team, they looked at each other in bewilderment.

The person who was blocking us from getting on the elevator, could he be some important figure?

The team members exchanged a knowing look and unconsciously took another half step back.

"Master Luo Chen, I've always been your fan!"

Yuri was completely oblivious to the various gazes around her, her hands clasped in front of her chest, her eyes shining as if they could emit light.

She went on and on, saying, "I watched every single match, every single one! From your debut match in Donghuang until now, not a single one!"

She took a deep breath, her voice filled with admiration: "Especially that Eight Great Halls Promotion Tournament against Master Liang Shanyun before, it was simply outrageous!"

"The level of that match was nothing like a tournament for a gym leader's promotion; I would have believed it if you told me it was a championship showdown!"

"Please! Master Luo Chen, could you please sign your name for me?"

Yuli hurriedly pulled a pen and a booklet from the pocket of her wool coat, held them out to Li Luochen with both hands, her eyes sparkling.

The way he acted made it seem as if the person standing in front of him wasn't a museum owner from out of town, but some kind of world-class superstar.

Li Luochen took the paper and pen, looking unusually embarrassed.

He quickly signed his name and handed it back.

"Thank you, Pavilion Master Luo Chen!" Yuli carefully put away the autograph, as if she were holding some rare treasure.

After collecting the autographs, Yuri's curiosity was clearly not yet satisfied.

She stuffed the booklet back into her pocket, then looked up and asked, "What are your plans for coming to the Galar region this time, Pavilion Master Luo Chen?"

"Me?" Li Luochen handed the pen back to her, speaking casually, "I plan to participate in the league competition."

"ah??"

This question wasn't uttered by Yuri alone.

A rustling commotion also came from the shouting team's side, with several team members gaping in astonishment, and even the metal chain on the colorful ball swaying a few times.

Although Mary didn't say anything, her eye that was visible outside her bangs narrowed slightly, and her gaze lingered on Li Luochen for a couple more seconds.

A formal gym leader from the Eastern Region traveled all the way to Galar to participate in the League Tournament.

This is quite unusual if you tell others.

"However, I plan to use my newly captured partner," Li Luochen added with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Yuri visibly breathed a sigh of relief, and the shouting team members behind her also relaxed.

Although Mary's expression didn't change much, her slightly furrowed brows quietly relaxed.

After all, if you were to battle a legendary Pokémon like Regigigas, you would be truly doomed.

While they are indeed trainers, in the end, whether it's Team Shout, Yuri, or even Marie herself, they are all still just newcomers.

In Galar, their strength might stand out among newcomers, but when faced with legendary Pokémon...

Let alone winning, it's uncertain whether they can even last three rounds!

"Phew, that startled me." Yuri patted her chest, a smile returning to her face beneath the green hat. "But then again, if Master Luo Chen doesn't use his main force, we actually have a better chance of winning."

She spoke frankly, without the slightest embarrassment.

Mary then softly added, "Yuri, we haven't fought yet."

"I'm just trying to cheer myself up!"

Yuri stomped her foot playfully, her face flushing slightly beneath her Scottish cap, but she quickly added confidently, "Besides, they're all newly caught Pokémon. In a sense, Gym Leader Luo Chen is also a rookie trainer!"

That makes sense. Li Luochen paused for a moment, then laughed: "Alright, see you on the field. Don't go easy on me just because I'm a 'newcomer'."

Mary shook her head slightly, but the corners of her mouth curved up imperceptibly.

"Oh, right, the elevator!"

Yuri suddenly snapped out of her daze and realized that her group had been blocking the elevator entrance for quite some time. She quickly reached out and pressed the elevator button.

The metal door slid open slowly, and she gestured for Li Luochen and Katishia to enter first.

"Is Pavilion Master Luo Chen also going upstairs?"

"Yes, that's right."

Li Luochen and Katishia stepped into the elevator and pressed the button for the third floor.

Yuri looked down and took out her room key from her pocket, and Mary followed her in.

The elevator slowly ascended, and the small space fell silent for a moment.

Upon reaching the third floor, the four people exited the elevator one after another.

Li Luochen swiped his card to open the door, and out of the corner of his eye, he saw Youli and Mary standing at the doorway directly opposite him.

Yuri looked down at the room key in her hand, then at the room number, and looked up with a smile, "What a coincidence, it's right across from Master Luo Chen's room."

"That's quite a coincidence."

Li Luochen nodded and was about to push open the door to enter the room when he heard Youli speak again.

"It's fate that we met. Would you like to go out for a late-night snack with us later, Master Luo Chen?"

Yuri clasped her hands together, tilted her head, and gave a hopeful smile: "I know a really good food stall in Machine City, consider it an apology for blocking the elevator!"

Li Luochen glanced back at Katishia, who shrugged and mouthed, "I'm fine with anything."

After thinking about it, Li Luochen, having no other plans for the evening, readily agreed, "Alright, then I'll gladly accept your offer."

After putting down my luggage and tidying up a bit, half an hour passed.

Just as Li Luochen fastened the Poké Ball to his waist, there was a knock on the door.

He opened the door, and Yuri and Mary were already standing in the hallway.

Yuri changed into a casual outfit, but her Scottish round cap remained firmly on her head.

Mary was still wearing the same studded leather jacket and pink dress, but she rolled up the sleeves halfway up, revealing her slender wrists.

"Master Luo Chen, are you ready to depart?" Yuri asked with a smile.

"Let's go."

Li Luochen simply smiled at Yuri's overly familiar enthusiasm.

Having more friends when you're traveling is always a good thing, and although this brown-haired girl was a bit noisy, she wasn't off-putting.

He turned back and called into the house, "Kathishia, let's go."

"Coming!" Kathia jogged out of the room, closing the door behind her.

The four of them took the elevator downstairs. As they passed through the lobby, the shouting team members who had blocked the elevator earlier were still standing in the rest area. As soon as they saw Mary and Yuri come down, they reflexively stood up to follow them.

Mary didn't even turn her head; she simply raised one hand and waved it gently, and the group obediently sat back down.