"Awesome, big brother!" As soon as they left the venue, Liu Yuan came running over, his face alight with excitement. Seeing Han Ye there too, he added, "Han Ye, that was a great match! Too bad my big brother was still a little stronger!"
"Tch, so what? Last time, I couldn't even force your brother to bring out his fourth Pokémon. This time, we had a full six-on-six battle. Next time, victory will definitely be mine!" Han Ye indulged in his own fantasy, only to earn an eye roll from Liu Yuan.
"Liu Qing, congratulations on winning another championship!" Ash and the others had also left the venue and came over to congratulate him.
"Thanks!" Liu Qing replied with a nod.
"It was a wonderful battle. You're really good with Dark-type Pokémon, Han Ye!" Tetsuya said.
"Oh, I'm all right!" Han Ye felt smug inside, but he put on a humble expression. Somehow, it looked odd no matter how they looked at it.
"After so many spectacular matches that set our hearts racing, the Hoenn League Ever Grande Conference has finally reached its closing ceremony! Our champion is Liu Qing from Saffron City in the Kanto Region! Now, please welcome President Charles Goodshow to present our champion with his trophy!" After handing his Poké Balls to Nurse Joy for treatment, Liu Qing soon found himself at the closing ceremony. In the dusk, as the announcer spoke, he accepted the gold-plated trophy from President Charles Goodshow and raised it high. It shone beautifully in the setting sun. Amid the roaring cheers of the spectators and competitors, the conference's sacred flame gradually went out.
"Tetsuya, are you planning to keep traveling?" It was now the day after the Ever Grande Conference's closing ceremony. Liu Qing had received word from home that a