Interview
Group D concluded, and the battles in Group E also began.
Following that, the remaining groups also successively determined their victors.
To Fang Yuan's surprise, he was the only non-Seed Player to advance.
The other fifteen were all participants who had initially been designated as Seed Players...
"I suddenly feel a bit sorry for Lin Sen."
Fang Yuan scratched his head. The guy was pitiful, running into an invincible and handsome guy like him.
After the day's matches concluded, the competition organizers immediately contacted Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan guessed their intention: to interview him.
No contestant would refuse such a good thing. Few high-spirited young people wouldn't want to become famous.
Tomorrow's battles would be even more grand, mainly reflected in the guest lineup. There might even be some big shots coming, and the local television station would also be recording. If they were lucky, the contestants might even get a few seconds of screen time on local television.
Therefore, before the Top Sixteen battle began, the competition organizers naturally had to increase their publicity efforts.
The first thing to do was to interview each contestant and then post it on the Official Website, forums, and Live Platform to attract popularity.
"This interview can't follow the usual path!"
"I must make myself appear different from the other contestants, so there will be something explosive."
Fang Yuan thought silently. He decided... he would mainly talk about his views on Trainers, and as for the style, he would play it by ear.
Being conventional isn't always a good thing. The masses are more fond of the unique.
For the interview, Fang Yuan was taken to a separate room by the staff.
The person in charge of him was a young female reporter who looked like she had just graduated from college, very energetic, giving people a sense of intimacy.
The female reporter sat opposite Fang Yuan and smiled, "Don't be nervous, just answer whatever I ask next. It doesn't matter if you don't answer well, it can be edited out later..."
"Okay." Fang Yuan nodded.
At the same time.
Eevee, perched on Fang Yuan's shoulder, showed a well-behaved expression. Filming a video? When had it ever seen such a scene...
It should behave a little better.
"OK, let's start."
The young female reporter, Xiao Shuang, made a gesture to the cameraman, then turned to look at Fang Yuan and Eevee.
The two first gave a fun self-introduction, and then the female reporter Xiao Shuang began to ask the first question.
"Excuse me, Fang Yuan, what do you think is the reason you and Eevee have made it this far?"
"I think that the current Rookie Trainers are too impetuous and do not yet possess the qualities that a Trainer should truly have," Fang Yuan said.
"Oh?"
The female reporter's eyes lit up. What an unmodest answer. It made her smell the scent of something explosive.
This rookie is quite interesting.
"So that's the reason. Fang Yuan, you used verbal interference against your opponents in previous battles, apparently taking advantage of their unstable mentality. However, I have a question. Doesn't this reduce the number of times you direct your Pokémon?" she asked.
"These are all tactics. Although they're not perfect yet, victory proves the value of this tactic. In my opinion, this is what a true Trainer should do."
"Can you talk more specifically about what a Trainer is like in your mind?"
"A Trainer is like a coach who trains professional athletes, making plans before the game, preparing the BAN selection for the match, and then letting go and letting the players play freely. What do you say, Eevee?"
"Eevee (Bullshit)!"
"It seems that Fang Yuan's Eevee also agrees with this point of view. Fang Yuan's tactics allow Pokémon to play freely, maximizing their own style and characteristics. It's truly a breath of fresh air among many Rookie Trainers!"
Fang Yuan and Eevee were stunned. They've met their match. This young female reporter who calls herself Xiao Shuang is also a drama queen.
Fang Yuan was not to be outdone.
"That's natural. Trainers who shout out moves don't realize that how could they possibly know themselves better than their own Pokémon? That's just a way to expose tactics. I only need to use my extraordinary vision to shout out decisive commands (Quick, dodge!), and offer encouragement to the Pokémon (Stand up!). That's enough."
"I believe in my Eevee. One minute of battle is worth ten years of training. It has worked very hard."
"It is precisely our tacit understanding and bond that allows us to successfully enter the Top Sixteen, and even go further."
Eevee had a look of realization.
The reporter Xiao Shuang also showed an expression of admiration.
"Fang Yuan's remarks are truly original and thought-provoking! In other words, all your excellent performances in the battle are pre-arranged, right?"
"That's right, they are all tactical actions. All the changes in the situation on the battlefield are grasped by me in an instant."
"Thank you, Fang Yuan, for accepting our interview. Viewers in front of the video, have you learned it?"
...
The interview is over. The interview video should be edited and released tonight to promote the upcoming competition.
In fact, the staff in charge of this section also know what kind of videos are more explosive...
Unsurprisingly, the video of the interview with Fang Yuan was placed in the most conspicuous position.
Fang Yuan himself didn't know it right away. When he received the news, the video had quickly accumulated over 100,000 views and was still increasing.
Liu Le: Shocked, Boss, your interview video is a hit. The number of views is several streets ahead of the videos behind it. It's only been a few minutes.
Fang Yuan: Really? Fang Yuan refused Eevee's request for the Phone without saying a word, and found the video of his interview.
This interview video is indeed a hit.
The frantically scrolling barrage of comments scared Fang Yuan all at once.
Especially after the reporter Xiao Shuang said, "Viewers in front of the video, have you learned it?"...
"Can't learn it, can't learn it, rbqrbq."
"We both received nine years of compulsory education, why are you so excellent!"
"Why does it sound so reasonable?"
"666, I'm impressed."
"You live and learn."
Besides the barrage of comments, there were also some lengthy reviews below.
Listless Dragon Aotian: I didn't expect to hear such profound insights from a Rookie Trainer. In fact, what he said makes a lot of sense. It's just that the high-profile battle events we have access to don't reach this level. I've heard that for those Professional Trainers exploring Secret Realms, the dangers they face are constantly changing. There's simply not much time for the Trainer to command the Pokémon. The Pokémon's reactions and judgments can sometimes determine the survival of an entire team.
Mushroom Kangaroo: As a member of the school team who has participated in university leagues many times, I have something to say. Although I don't know what Professional Trainers are like, the commanding aspect of the competitions I'm currently experiencing is becoming increasingly overwhelming. My Pokémon's reaction speed is faster than my own. Sometimes it can react to attacks that I, as the Trainer, can't even process. Therefore, the use of command terminology is decreasing, which is indeed a form of Growth for the Trainer, provided the commands are correct, of course.
Fang Yuan read with great interest. He didn't expect anyone to write such lengthy comments about the interview. He nodded in satisfaction, then took a moment to reply to Liu Le: I've done what I promised. Whether you can win over the girl depends on you. Remember to treat me to a meal when you get back.
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