Xia Huanao invited Guo Shuang'er, who had just become the first dazzling star of the Grand Prix, to the stage.
Xia Huanao looked at Guo Shuang'er, "Guo Shuang'er, congratulations on becoming the first Dazzling Star of our Rose Cup Grand Prix. I will now present you with an award. First, this."
Saying that, Xia Huanao brought a large box from the audience and took out a small box from it. "This is our custom-made Dazzling Star medal. This medal can equally substitute for a Trainer's proof of a mid-level Trainer and can be used in all Pokémon Centers in the Minglong Kingdom."
Pinning the medal on Guo Shuang'er's chest, Xia Huanao took out a badge case. "This is the Grand Prix Badge Case, which contains a Rose Badge. It proves you are the Dazzling Star of the Rose Cup Grand Prix. I hope you will keep it well."
Guo Shuang'er took the Rose Badge and bowed slightly to Xia Huanao. "Thank you, Chairman Xia." After speaking, Guo Shuang'er was about to leave the stage, but Xia Huanao stopped her. "Wait a moment, it's not over yet. This is just the beginning. There are still prizes."
Saying that, Xia Huanao took a gift box from the box. "This is the most important prize of this competition."
Guo Shuang'er took the gift from Xia Huanao's hand, her hands sinking slightly. "It's so heavy. Thank you, Chairman Xia."
Guo Shuang'er gave a brief acceptance speech and then left the stage. However, backstage, as Guo Shuang'er was preparing to leave, Feng Bing came to the backstage and stopped her. "Shuang'er, please wait a moment. Assistant Instructor Xia asked me to tell you not to leave yet, there is still something for you to do."
Guo Shuang'er stopped and sat on a chair. The other girls also sat there, watching on the backstage closed-circuit television to see what Xia Huanao would do next.
Xia Huanao picked up the microphone. "Today's Grand Prix has come to an end. If the audience members present wish to leave, you are welcome to do so."
Someone in the audience asked, "If we don't want to leave, are there any other activities?"
Xia Huanao looked up at the ceiling. "Yes, there is something that is likely to be welcomed by everyone in the next few years. It's my segment where I put pressure on the Pokémon League."
Hearing this, the audience did not move, and all sat obediently in their seats.
"Please wait a moment, everyone. We will rearrange the venue. It will be ready soon."
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A few minutes later, Xia Huanao, wearing that sky-blue dress, sat behind a table and looked at the official live broadcast staff of the Pokémon League.
"The following is a press conference for the Minglong Kingdom Pokémon League. Please remain quiet."
Upon hearing this, the small auditorium fell silent. In the official live broadcast room, a large number of viewers flooded in. After all, this was a rare official press conference held in a non-official venue.
Xia Huanao looked at the camera. "The main purpose of this press conference is to promote the Minglong Kingdom Pokémon League's new competition project, which is the Grand Prix you have seen before."
Speaking to this point, Xia Huanao looked at the people present. "I was too hasty. I should have invited a couple of reporters. Now that there's no one to ask questions, it makes me feel awkward sitting here, you know?"
Fortunately, the Pokémon League's live broadcast room was equipped with some reporters to handle special situations.
"May I ask what the intention of the Pokémon League in establishing the Grand Prix is?"
Xia Huanao's eyes lit up when she saw someone breaking the ice. "This is mainly because we hope to give Trainers who do not focus on battles an opportunity to showcase themselves to the world. We also want to prove that raising Pokémon is not solely for battles."
Speaking to this point, Xia Huanao asked him, "Can't we see the bullet comments in the Pokémon League's live broadcast room? Viewers can also ask questions directly."
Xia Huanao's words prompted netizens to ask various questions. Finally, after on-site screening, the following questions were selected.
"A Trainer asks, if not completely pursuing battles, then why is the last round of today's Grand Prix a battle?"
Xia Huanao applauded. "Who is this netizen? This question is so sharp. It's clear they are not an ordinary person. I'll explain here that the Dazzling Battles in the Grand Prix are calculated by the energy value based on the splendor of the Trainer's moves, the coordination between Pokémon and moves, and other factors. For the specific calculation method, please refer to the Grand Prix rules that will be announced tomorrow."
The official reporter raised her hand again and asked, "Then, what is the mechanism of the medal you mentioned earlier that can be substituted? Does it conflict with the existing Trainer levels?"
Xia Huanao shook her head, opened her laptop, connected it to the large screen, and then displayed an image with multiple badges. "Let me explain the medal system of the Grand Prix to everyone here."
"The first medal, the Red Bronze Medal of Dazzling Star that we are awarding today, allows Coordinators who possess this medal to enjoy the treatment of mid-level Trainers in the Pokémon League, but they cannot enter restricted areas for mid-level Trainers. After all, the main focus of Coordinators and Trainers is different."
Saying that, Xia Huanao then displayed other medals one after another. "Similarly, the Mithril Medal enjoys high-level treatment, the Golden Medal enjoys special treatment, the Platinum Medal enjoys Elite Four treatment, the Diamond and Pearl Medal enjoys Champion treatment, and the Radiant Medal enjoys Master treatment. However, they still cannot enter areas restricted to those levels."
The reporter excitedly stood up. "Then how can one obtain a Coordinator medal?"
Xia Huanao looked at this reporter and muttered to herself, "Could this guy be a transmigrator like me? He's really good at hyping things up."
"After careful consideration by the Minglong Kingdom Pokémon League, starting next year, Grand Prix competitions will be held nationwide on a yearly season basis. The competition frequency will be once a month, and the venues will be in all cities above level two. Coordinators who obtain the title of Dazzling Star in the monthly Grand Prix will be awarded the Red Bronze Medal."
The reporter continued to ask, "Then what about medals of other levels?"
"Every quarter, a Dazzling Star level competition will be held in a first-tier city. Dazzling Stars with three or more monthly badges in the current season can participate in the quarterly competition. The winner will receive a Mithril Medal. Similarly, Coordinators with three or more quarterly badges can participate in the annual competition to compete for a Golden Medal."
The reporter continued to press, "Then, how can one obtain medals above Golden?"
Xia Huanao glanced at him. "Who asked this question from the bullet comments? Even if you are ambitious, there are limits. The Golden Medal substitutes for a special-level Trainer. You might not even become a special-level Trainer in three years."
After chatting with the netizens online for a while, Xia Huanao asked, "Are there any other questions? If not, our first press conference will conclude."
At this moment, Yu Linglong, sitting in the judges' seats, asked a question. "Who is responsible for the organization and judging of the Grand Prix? Is it the Pokémon League?"
Xia Huanao glanced at Yu Linglong. "You know, if you hadn't spoken, I would have forgotten about you."
Saying that, Xia Huanao stood up and took out a red-covered booklet from the box used for award ceremonies. Opening the booklet, Xia Huanao said in a very serious tone, "After careful deliberation and decision by the Minglong Kingdom Pokémon League, Miss Yu Linglong is hereby appointed as the Chairman of the Minglong Kingdom Grand Prix Committee."
After speaking, Xia Huanao closed the booklet, stepped down from the stage, and handed it to Yu Linglong, who looked shocked. "Please accept the letter of appointment, Chairman Yu Linglong."
Placing the letter of appointment in Yu Linglong's hand, Xia Huanao returned to the stage. "Let us congratulate our Chairman Yu Linglong."
Everyone applauded, and Yu Linglong asked in disbelief, "If I become the chairman, what will you do? Aren't you the chairman of the committee for this first Grand Prix?"
Xia Huanao nodded. "Yes, I am the chairman of the preparatory committee for the Rose Cup, but that is not a reason for me not to be a member of the Grand Prix Committee. However, since you asked, I will tell you. Just as I am now the honorary vice-president of the Minglong Kingdom Pokémon Research Association, I also concurrently serve as the honorary chairman of the Minglong Kingdom Grand Prix Committee."
Yu Linglong nodded. "Honorary chairman, then what is the use of your honorary chairmanship?"
"My honorary chairmanship is only responsible for special-level Grand Prix competitions, and the only special-level Grand Prix currently registered in the Minglong Kingdom is the Rose Cup, which may be held at Six Mausoleum Pokémon University at any time."
Yu Linglong continued to press. "Special level? What kind of special level?"
Xia Huanao thought for a moment. "Let's take Guo Shuang'er, our Dazzling Star today, as an example. Her Rose Badge can substitute for three badges in any season. This means that next year, after the first season of the Grand Prix begins, Guo Shuang'er can directly participate in the quarterly Grand Prix without needing to obtain three monthly badges."
After a pause, Xia Huanao continued to introduce. "If Guo Shuang'er becomes a Mithril-level Coordinator, then this Rose Badge can directly substitute for three quarterly badges, allowing her to directly participate in the annual competition."
This immense privilege stunned all the viewers watching the press conference. In the bullet comments of the official live broadcast, people were constantly complaining about unfairness.
The live reporter on-site also reflected this question to Xia Huanao. Xia Huanao didn't even think about it. "I've already said it's a special-level competition that might be held at any time, and you're still asking this kind of question. As for Guo Shuang'er, this competition is the first Grand Prix, and it will surely be written into the history of the Lingyao Star Pokémon League. What's strange about some special privileges?"
After a slight pause, Xia Huanao continued, "As for fairness, is your father the current chairman of the Minglong Kingdom Pokémon League? If not, why are you alive? You were unfair from the moment you were born, so why not just die?"
Xia Huanao sat back in her chair confidently. "Does anyone else have any questions?"