Long after the exhibition match ended, even though the two Trainers had already left, the Battle Tower still echoed with the audience's enthusiastic applause and cheers.
From initially doubting Luo Mu, to repeatedly having their expectations surpassed by him, to his explosive comeback in a moment of crisis to defeat Genji of the Elite Four and deliver his victory speech.
It could be said that after tonight, his name would resound throughout the Trainer world of the entire Hoenn Region.
Only a very small number of people knew that Luo Mu had not even sent out his main team in that battle.
Backstage.
Under Lund Dr.'s arrangements, Luo Mu and Genji had a friendly private chat.
What surprised Luo Mu was that Genji, who looked as though he should be rather rigid and stern, radiating an imposing aura, was actually cold on the outside but warm within—forthright, approachable, and humorous.
When Lund Dr. had his assistant, Miss Yuko, prepare drinks, Genji had even specifically requested sugar in his hot milk.
No one could have guessed from his appearance that the old man had such a preference.
After chatting for a long while, Genji left his contact information and said that he hoped to battle Luo Mu's Dragonite someday. He also mentioned that his ship was docked at a harbor near Larousse City, clearly intending to leave.
Thinking of the unavoidable mess of things that would happen tomorrow, Luo Mu naturally did not stop Genji from leaving.
Lund Dr. and Miss Yuko personally went to see him off.
Not long after Genji left, Ash's group, led by Xiao Chao, arrived backstage in grand fashion.
Not to mention the praise, flattery, and admiration Luo Mu received along the way.
After all, to him, defeating a slightly stronger Elite Four member was not