"Hubby!"
Seeing Li Yuan appear, Misty ignored the fact that they were in a stadium. She exclaimed and threw herself straight into his arms, calling him "Hubby" publicly.
This essentially confirmed that they weren't just playing; they were sleeping together.
"Were you bullied?" Li Yuan opened his arms to catch her, asking with concern.
"Not exactly bullied, but their blatant cheating is annoying." Misty rubbed against his chest comfortably, disregarding her unladylike behavior.
"It's fine. I know what happened. Leave the rest to me." Li Yuan patted her head. He had watched the livestream on the way and knew the situation from netizens' arguments.
He didn't expect Western countries to be such sore losers. Can't win? Play dirty.
But thinking back, wasn't the West like this before I transmigrated? Changing rules or banning Chinese athletes in the Olympics when they couldn't win.
Sore losers.
Honestly, shameful.
"Mmph. I'll forfeit and let you take over." Misty nodded, blushing, eyes full of admiration and worship.
If directed at someone unattainable, this would be simp behavior.
But directed at the man she conquered, it was pure happiness.
Misty buried her face in his chest, inhaling deeply, then announced her forfeiture to the referee.
Under everyone's solemn gaze, Li Yuan walked onto the stage, holding Lillie.
Technically, only registered participants could compete. Li Yuan's move was a violation.
But the referee dared not call it. Did you see who he's holding? Miss Lillie!
If I target him, I'll lose my job instantly!
Besides, I didn't call the Japanese team's obvious cheating. Calling Li Yuan now would be biased.
Alola was a small country, afraid to offend anyone.
But that didn't mean they could be openly biased.
"Juan, right?" Li Yuan stood opposite the eldest of the Kimono Sisters, smiling gently.
"Hello, Mr. Li Yuan..." Juan blushed seeing his face. Why is my heart racing?
She understood why so many threw themselves at him. Even knowing he was a scumbag with multiple boats, she was moved by his face.
Who isn't a face-con?
"You aren't a local Japanese, right?" Li Yuan observed her. Her appearance reminded him of certain characters from the Pokémon world.
"Indeed not. We are originally from Johto in the Pokémon world. Being in Japan wasn't our choice. I didn't expect you to notice," Juan said surprisedly.
"Easy to tell. Although wearing kimono-like clothes, they differ from real kimonos. And modern people don't have your classical elegance. Only those born in that world could be so ladylike," Li Yuan smiled.
"Th-thank you. I'll take that as a compliment." Juan lowered her head, blushing slightly.
"But I find it hard to imagine someone of your character cheating." Li Yuan sighed.
"Sorry. We had no choice..." Juan's heart trembled. They knew cheating was disgraceful. Her sisters complained privately.
But they couldn't refuse. Strangers in a foreign land, powerless. Refusal meant ending up in a red-light district tomorrow.
No background meant no choice.
"You don't have to have 'no choice'," Li Yuan said calmly.
"Mr. Li Yuan means..." Juan looked at him puzzled.
"The World Pokémon League stipulates that every Pokémon world native has one chance to change nationality." Li Yuan looked at her seriously.
"You mean... China is willing to accept us?" Juan was pleasantly surprised.
China was the hardest country to immigrate to. Even with League rules, they had to want to accept you.
Especially since Japan colluded with the West, other countries might target them.
Unless a fully sovereign nation like China accepted them, they'd be targeted anywhere.
"I can't decide for China, but if you're willing, Alola will definitely accept you." Li Yuan stated firmly.
"Alola... really?" Juan looked expectant.
Alola wasn't a superpower, but it was sovereign.
Unlike Japan, which looked sovereign but dared not fart without the US's permission.
Alola had four Legendary Guardians. Who dared touch them?
Did you think Alola kept its Z-Crystal tech without being plundered because the West is reasonable?
Those beasts would rob you without a word if they could.
A country was destroyed over a bag of washing powder; who did they complain to?
"Rest assured. I believe I can make this decision." Li Yuan tightened his hold on Lillie.
Signaling he was the son-in-law of Alola's ruler. Half a ruler himself.
"If we can join Alola, we five sisters are willing to serve you!" Juan got excited. No more suffering under those birds!
But the bird-gas didn't vanish; it transferred.
Japanese viewers watching the live stream were mocking China's losing streak moments ago. Now, they were slapped in the face, turning into "Baka" repeaters.
Sure, natives could change nationality once. Nothing to say there.
But poaching their people live during a match? That wasn't just embarrassing; it was NTR! Blatant NTR!
Wait... NTR?
Hiss~! Why do I feel a little excited?
"Insolent! Who allowed you to change allegiances? Do you know the consequences of betraying Japan!" The fat, middle-aged Japanese team leader raged.
Poaching my people in public? Am I invisible?
These five sisters are prettier than most Japanese women. I planned to drug and keep them after this. Why else would I lead the team?
Now the meat is flying away before I even touch it. How can I stay silent?