Hau'oli City, Horizon Gym.
The eagerly anticipated opening match of the Alola Region's Master League Points Tournament took place today.
Many viewers in the Alola Region were disappointed that Li Wei would not be fighting in today's opening match.
Still, getting to watch the Masked Royal face Island Kahuna Hala was a fine alternative.
Li Wei brought Ash, Kiawe, Lillie, and the others to the Horizon Gym to watch the Masked Royal's match.
Li Wei and Ash both had their matches tomorrow.
Li Wei's opponent was another Master Class competitor.
The same went for Ash.
As he looked at the packed stands and listened to the cheers echoing throughout the Horizon Gym,
Ash suddenly sighed. "Too bad Professor Kukui didn't have time to come."
Li Wei: "..."
As someone who knew the truth, he could confirm that the professor was in the Competitor Tunnel right now.
You'll see him on the field soon enough.
Lillie said softly,
"Professor Kukui had something come up, so there was nothing he could do. He said he'd probably make it here after the opening match."
Professor Kukui's flimsy excuse...
It could only fool kids like Ash and the others.
Still, Li Wei did not expose him.
When Professor Kukui's identity as the Masked Royal came out, he would be the one dying of embarrassment, not Li Wei.
"First, let's welcome the Champion of the Battle Royal Dome-the Masked Royal!"
Under the spotlight, the Masked Royal appeared, his eyes sharp beneath his red mask. He was, of course, Professor Kukui.
"Masked Royal! Masked Royal!"
"You can do it, Masked Royal!"
As the reigning Champion of the Battle Royal Dome,
He could even be called a Six-Star Champion...
Competing as the Masked Royal, Professor Kukui had won six championships in the Battle Royals held at the