A voice rang out from the Stadium's speakers, wrapped in the heat.
"Everyone, sorry for the wait! The championship final begins now!"
The live commentator's voice sent the audience into a frenzy. Not only the people here, but people all over the world were watching this match. Under the eyes of the entire world, the final battle was about to begin.
"The championship final! The two stand face-to-face! Sinnoh Region Champion Cynthia and the living legend, Red!"
When Cynthia heard the commentator's voice, she turned to Kaim.
Then Cynthia gently hugged Kaim, and Kaim returned the embrace.
"Would you fight with me?"
"I'm right beside you, Cynthia. Have fun."
"Thank you."
Wearing a black jacket instead of her usual long coat, Cynthia walked through the gate.
Cheers engulfed Cynthia as she emerged from the gate. When I turned my gaze toward the opposite gate, Red, a boy wearing a long red vest over a black undershirt, was looking at me with a serious expression.
Such ambition, reaching beyond boundaries. I can't believe this is a teenage boy.
The imposing aura Red radiated was stronger than that of anyone he had ever fought. It was so intense that even Kaim, waiting by the gate, could feel his ambition.
Is your talent the same as your sister's?
Perhaps Ishana's image made it possible. Seeing talent equal to or even greater than his sister's in this boy, who symbolized strength to Kaim, he shuddered involuntarily. Even his best friend Steven had never possessed such ambition. It was easy to understand why Red was called a legend.
"There's no need for me to say much. I'm looking forward to battling you."
Red nodded silently and held his ball out toward Cynthia.
Cynthia also saw Red's stance and took a ball from the holder.
"No