Wyndon Stadium.
Streamers fluttered as applause, cheers, and the commentator's roars mingled together, celebrating the birth of a new Champion.
The commentator roared himself hoarse,
"It's over! Garchomp is the last one standing!"
"With her calm commands and her Pokémon's formidable strength, Champion Cynthia
successfully held off Lance's Dragonite in its final desperate push and claimed victory!"
"Let's congratulate the new world's strongest Champion-Cynthia!"
Lance recalled Dragonite and gently stroked the Poké Ball. "You've done more than enough. Get some rest."
Then Lance strode toward Cynthia,
his face free of any gloom over his defeat, filled instead with respect for his powerful opponent.
Lance held out his hand and offered his heartfelt congratulations:
"A brilliant battle, Cynthia. Your composure and Garchomp's strength deserved this victory."
Cynthia shook his hand, a slight smile lifting her lips. "You and Dragonite were impressive too. I look forward to facing you next year."
"Likewise."
Next came the eagerly awaited award ceremony,
"The second Master League brought together Champions and Elite Four members from every region, capturing everyone's attention..."
"Now, let's welcome Champion Leon to present the championship trophy to our new Champion, Miss Cynthia!"
"Congratulations, Miss Cynthia."
As she accepted the championship trophy from Leon, a heartfelt smile appeared on Cynthia's face.
"Thank you."
With countless spectators looking on, Cynthia raised the Master League championship trophy high,
and Garchomp, Lucario, Togekiss, and Glaceon gathered around her.
Spotlights shone upon her as golden confetti rained down, marking the birth of a new world's strongest Champion!
Winning the world championship
had little effect on Cynthia.
She still had work to do.
In fact, Cynthia felt a little guilty.
While she had been competing in the Master League, the incident with Arceus had occurred, and Li Wei had resolved it alone.
That had originally been her