The afternoon of September 10.
The battle arena at Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park.
Yuka excitedly opened the broadcast.
"I'm Yuka, bringing you a dream matchup live from the arena!
Kanto's legendary Trainer Red faces off against Hoenn's Champion Steven!
Charizard against Metagross!
Charizard has the type advantage, but Mr. Steven's Metagross is renowned for its unparalleled defense and strength. Let's see how this unfolds!"
The instant the battle began,
Red and Steven activated Mega Evolution in perfect sync.
"Charizard, Mega Evolution!"
"Metagross, Mega Evolution!"
Red and Steven raised their Key Stones almost simultaneously!
The light of evolution faded,
and the orange-red Mega Charizard Y spread its enormous wings.
Its Ability, Drought, activated instantly, making the sunlight overhead fiercely intense.
In an instant, the sky blazed as though a scorching sun hung high above, bathing the entire arena in dazzling sunlight!
Mega Metagross's silver alloy claws extended forward, its scarlet eyes as cold as a supercomputer.
Red's Charizard
was not the same one as Blue's.
And Red's Charizard
was unquestionably a Battle Legend!
Using his Appraisal skill, Li Wei had already determined Charizard's level precisely.
But the same went for Steven's Metagross.
With the boost from Mega Evolution, Mega Metagross was unquestionably a Battle Legend too!
Since Red had chosen Charizard,
Leon, watching the livestream, first exchanged a glance with the Charizard beside him, then fixed his eyes on the screen.
"Roar-"
Leon murmured softly, "Yeah, Charizard is strong..."
Cynthia, Lance, Li Wei, and the others at the arena felt the same.
They had used Mega Evolution right from the start.
Both of them were taking this completely seriously!
Red gave a concise command.
"Flamethrower!"
A Flamethrower several times thicker than usual, burning white-hot, blasted toward Metagross. Under the harsh sunlight, its power was even more terrifying!
Steven responded calmly.
"Metagross,