Cynthia supported Garchomp's body and spoke softly to her partner, then took out a Pokémon Ball and recalled Garchomp.
Clearly, Garchomp could no longer fight...
Looking at the battlefield, which had been wrecked beyond description, Cynthia smiled faintly.
"I con-"
"Let's call it a draw!"
Yong spread his hands and said quietly,
"Swampert doesn't have any strength left to fight either... This time, it's a tie!"
Cynthia gazed at Yong in silence, then smiled.
"All right! But next time, my partners will be stronger!"
Yong shook his head in surprise, then chuckled.
"Don't be so sure! Steelix and the others will get stronger too!"
"You're both excellent Pokémon Trainers! What a wonderful battle..."
Professor Carolina walked over and smiled at the two young people.
"Growing stronger through your adventures-that process is what matters most! There is still so much in the Pokémon World for you to explore, until one day, humans and Pokémon can understand one another and truly coexist in harmony!"
The elderly woman's voice was firm and full of hope.
"I look forward to the day when I can see you both standing at the pinnacle of the Pokémon World!"
"I will, Grandma!"
"Thank you, Professor!"
Cynthia and Yong nodded solemnly, expressing their resolve.
"All right! Leave this place to an old woman like me... Go and get some rest!"
Professor Carolina took out a bamboo flute and urged them to leave.
Though he felt a little embarrassed, Yong followed Cynthia out of the backyard at the elderly woman's insistence.
A lilting flute melody rang out. Moments later, a dragon's cry rose from the mountain behind them!
"Gah!"
The loud roar carried from afar. Yong looked back and saw a Garchomp fly into the backyard from the distance, followed by a Tropius and a Cherrim...
*Just what