The sixty-fourth day of the journey to Sinnoh, sunny.
The morning sunlight poured over the Lily of the Valley Conference's main stadium, making the grand structure gleam brilliantly. The air was filled with nervous excitement, and the spectators' cheers, laughter, and chatter blended together as everyone awaited the coming finals.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
The ceremonial cannons boomed through the main stadium, shaking even the ground beneath their feet and officially announcing the arrival of the Lily of the Valley Conference finals.
The main stadium was packed to capacity. The audience's eyes were focused on the entrances to the contestants' tunnels, eagerly awaiting the trainers they supported.
"Entering now is one of today's finals contestants, contestant Alain!" The host's passionate, energetic voice rang throughout the venue through the microphone. "Contestant Alain comes from the distant Kalos Region, a land filled with mystery and charm. The Kalos Region has a new battle culture, where trainers emphasize cultivating harmony with their Pokémon. Their battle styles are varied and brimming with creativity."
This introduction immediately piqued the interest of many trainers. Their eyes gleamed with longing as beautiful scenes from the Kalos Region involuntarily surfaced in their minds. They all looked forward to one day traveling there and experiencing its unique foreign atmosphere firsthand.
"Entering last is contestant Yu Hai. I believe everyone already knows contestant Yu Hai's background, so I won't explain too much. Let's begin today's finals as soon as possible!" As soon as the host finished speaking, every gaze in the arena turned toward Yu Hai.
The two contestants took their places on opposite sides of the battlefield. Yu Hai looked calm as he slightly raised his head toward the sky, while Alain clenched his fists, determination and confidence shining in his eyes.
"Contestants, take your positions. Release