Meloetta's performance lasted fifteen minutes in all. She sang four songs, using all sorts of different vocal techniques and moves to enhance them. Everyone present had been utterly won over by her dreamlike singing skills.
It was a pleasure that transcended language. Everyone could enjoy the beauty of music through that exquisite voice.
The kind that could get your ears pregnant!
"All right, let's give Miss Meloetta a round of applause for her wonderful performance!" Sara said, smiling as he clapped.
"Ye~" Meloetta bowed gracefully to the audience, then gave Sara a separate bow before slowly walking off the stage.
Sara took the stage immediately afterward, and enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience again.
"Greetings, outstanding Trainers from all over the world. I am Sara, the Pokémon League Chairperson."
"First, congratulations on fighting your way out of the encirclement of so many Trainers worldwide and earning a place in this competition. Please give your outstanding selves a round of applause."
"The World Pokémon Championships have always upheld friendship and unity..."
It was a lengthy speech. Chairperson Sara successfully swayed the contestants present with his personal charisma and fully roused their fighting spirit.
"Then I hereby declare! The 97th World Pokémon Championships! Begin now!"
In an instant, fireworks burst forth, and all the lights in the hall came on. The Trainers present cheered, encouraging their partners in their own countries' languages.
Chairperson Sara stood onstage, watching the grand scene below with satisfaction. Meanwhile, the online livestream's viewer count had already doubled!
"Next, I will explain the rules for this competition. Contestants, please listen carefully."
The competition would begin with a week-long elimination round, selecting 512 of the 1,700 contestants to enter the second elimination round. They would then compete for places in the top 256, the top 128... all the way