The applause around the arena gradually turned into cheers as Elite Four Sidney left!
"Well done, kid!"
That was Brawly.
"Keep it up this afternoon, Yong!"
That was Roxanne!
"Big Brother Yong! You really are the strongest!"
That was the Three Little Ones...
Ding! Aerodactyl won an official battle! Gained 500 training points! Gained a large amount of experience! Ding! Ice Fang and Stone Edge skill proficiency increased!
The system's voice brought Yong back to his senses. He recalled Aerodactyl and Excadrill and looked at the many familiar faces in the stands.
Professor Oak, Professor Carolina, and Bertha Grandmother were smiling. His mom and dad looked excited and proud. Ash, Gary, and Iris were shouting at the top of their lungs, Reggie gave him a thumbs-up, and Cynthia wore a gentle smile...
Yong waved to them, then turned and left the battlefield, heading toward the competitors' tunnel.
He needed some rest to ease his mental fatigue and change the Pokémon he would use in the next match.
Under the rules, the challenger was not allowed to have contact with anyone else during breaks until the Champion Challenge was over.
He went straight to the lounge and handed Flygon's, Tyrantrum's, and Aerodactyl's Pokémon Balls to the Chansey stationed in front of the healing device. Stroking Chansey's round head, Yong said with a soft smile,
"I'm counting on you to take care of my partners, Chansey!"
"Chansey~"
Chansey accepted the Pokémon Balls with a cheerful smile, enjoying the boy's touch and letting out a soft cry. Then Chansey happily placed the balls on the healing device one by one and began operating it.
Yong smiled and walked toward the video phone booth.
Inside the arena, everyone finally relaxed and began chatting among themselves. Only Ash and Gary were called