October 29.
Eterna City History Museum.
The three-day Eterna City Research Forum Summit came to an end. After each day's presentations, Professor Oak and Crystal had ranked the reports together.
The presentations by Li Wei and Cynthia, along with Professor Mu Xuan's, had topped the rankings.
Finally, after a comprehensive assessment, Professor Oak, Professor Rowan, and the other judges had selected the three Gold Award winners.
That evening.
The grand auditorium of the Eterna City History Museum.
The closing ceremony of the Research Forum Summit.
All the attendees gathered in the hall, the atmosphere solemn yet spirited as they awaited the announcement of the final results.
Quite a few people were discussing in hushed voices.
Who would win a Gold Award?
Neither Professor Oak nor Professor Rowan had entered this time, making it an excellent opportunity for everyone else.
Professor Rowan seemed to have participated, but in reality, he had only advised the researchers at the Rowan Research Institute.
When it came to actual data, fieldwork, and statistical analysis, Professor Rowan never got involved.
On the stage.
Sinnoh's renowned host, Miss Yuka, who had been invited to the event, held a golden envelope with an excited smile on her face.
Yuka truly was thrilled. Ever since meeting Li Wei, her career had flourished, and it felt as though she was at every event.
Although this was not a live broadcast, Yuka still brought her very best.
The Silver Awards had already been announced. Only the Gold Award winners remained a mystery.
Whether it was Professor Mu Xuan's field study of the Distortion World or Li Wei and Cynthia's collection of data on Legendary Pokémon...
Both had plenty of supporters.
"I feel like they'll favor Cynthia and her team. After all, they have data and footage of Legendary Pokémon."
As they