In the arena, Black Hole exploded, and Dragapult took considerable damage as well.
But before Dragapult could react, Electivire had already arrived in front of it.
[D-D Golden Hook Arm]!
"Bang!"
With a single punch, Electivire sent Dragapult flying.
After taking two highly damaging attacks it was weak against, Dragapult unsurprisingly lost its ability to battle.
Leon froze for a moment at the sight, then smiled helplessly.
The outcome of this match had not been decided by the Pokémon, but by him as the Trainer.
If he had reacted faster or been more cautious, Dragapult might not necessarily have lost to Electivire!
Unfortunately...
"Dragapult has lost its ability to battle. The winner of this match is contestant Lu Ze from Pallet Town!"
"The Pokémon World Championships rankings have changed."
As the Rotom Drone's announcement ended, Lu Ze officially rose to first place!
"He did it."
The moment Lu Ze reached the top, Steven Stone, Cynthia, Diantha, Lance, Alain, and the others all received the news.
After learning of Lu Ze's intentions, they had naturally instructed their Rotom Drones in advance.
As soon as first place in the Pokémon World Championships changed, they were to be notified immediately.
And now, first place in the Pokémon World Championships had changed.
Lu Ze had successfully defeated Leon and claimed the top spot!
"So he really did it."
Holding a teacup, Cynthia smiled as she looked at the Pokémon World Championships rankings on her Rotom Drone.
The first-place position had already changed from Leon's portrait to Lu Ze's.
"Mr. Lu Ze really made it to first place."
Seeing this, Alain's eyes also revealed a trace of loneliness.
"Mr. Lu Ze has already reached first place, while I can't even make it into the top eight."
Alain was now ranked tenth.
He no longer had