The vast Manalo Stadium.
"Welcome to the Pokémon World Championships—Great Ball Class!"
In the commentary booth, the announcer shouted excitedly, "Today's match brings together two familiar faces: Orre Champion Baimu and Unova Elite Four member Caitlin!
"And we've invited a special guest... Ta-da!"
He looked expectantly at the woman beside him.
Cynthia smiled and leaned toward the microphone. "Good morning, everyone. I'm Cynthia."
In an instant.
The already roaring stadium erupted in cheers loud enough to lift the roof!
Sinnoh Champion Cynthia!
Compared with Baimu, a newcomer at the height of his popularity, Cynthia had built her following over more than a decade.
As Marina—the animated version of Kris—had once boldly declared:
"I want to be Lance's lover."
Countless men and women felt the same way about the striking Cynthia. Online, she had topped lists of the trainer people most wanted to marry more than once!
That was how popular she was.
The moment they learned Cynthia was there, plenty of spectators screamed her name until their voices gave out.
At the exit of the competitors' tunnel, the Porygon Phone floated beside Baimu and exclaimed:
"Her popularity's terrifying! There are so many comments on the livestream that I can't even see the picture! Whoa! The viewer count's soaring! So many people are sending gifts!"
After some time to develop, PokéVoice's livestreaming system had grown more sophisticated, and its tipping system had gone live.
More and more users were gradually drawing streamers over from other platforms, too.
Before long, PokéVoice might rival the TikTok of his previous life and become a dominant force in the Pokémon world.
"Send two [Rayquaza] gifts for me. Dedicate one to Cynthia and the other to Caitlin," he said quietly.
[Rayquaza] was currently PokéVoice's most expensive gift, equivalent to a Carnival.
The Porygon Phone did as