Wyndon Stadium.
The showdown between the two Champions
was even more one-sided than expected.
"Dragon Rush!"
"Bouffalant is unable to battle!"
"All of Alder's Pokémon are unable to battle! The winner is Cynthia!"
The final score stood at 6-1.
"Congratulations, Cynthia."
Alder offered his heartfelt congratulations.
Alder was getting old. He had long since lost the ambition of his youth.
He had entered this year's Master League to set an example for Iris. Making the Top 8 would count as a success.
One lost match did not mean he was out for good.
Alder could still afford two more losses.
The losers' bracket still held contenders like Bruno, Lorelei, Caitlin, Drake, and Siebold.
Alder still had a chance to advance.
"Thank you, Mr. Alder."
Next came a highly anticipated showdown.
"First, please welcome the Elite Four member from Kanto, the Champion of Johto, and the commander of the Dragon Army-Lance!"
Amid the crowd's cheers, Lance strode to the Trainer's platform in his cape.
"Are you sure he doesn't command the Flying Army?"
In the stands, Akin supplied the snark.
"I've already recorded that for you."
Silver quietly pressed the pause button.
"Shit, when did you get that ready?!"
"A long time ago."
Silver had learned this from Li Wei last time.
Silver said quietly, "Don't worry, I recorded the other things too. Like what you said about Lorelei..."
Taking a deep breath, Akin said through gritted teeth, "Tell me. What do you want me to do?"
"Treat me to a Volcano Burger, and buy me some cartoons."
"Fine! Food and cartoons!"
"Next is the master of Hammerlocke Stadium and the strongest Gym Leader in the Galar Region-Raihan!"
Unlike other regions,
the Galar Region had no Elite Four.
In terms of strength, Raihan was the strongest Trainer in Galar after Leon.