That day.
The entire Pokemon World seemed as ordinary as any other day, as if no major event had occurred.
Until the full contents of the meeting were officially released.
"Hey, hey, hey, Johto Elite Four and Regional Champion? Am I still dreaming?"
"Lance and Bruno are confirmed? Doesn't that mean the Dragon Elite Four is going to become the Dragon Champion??"
"Uh, honestly, ascending to the Champion's throne this way is kind of..."
"Hm? You seem to have some dissatisfaction with my Dragon Champion?"
"No, no, I..."
"So you're looking down on Mr. Lance? What kind of Caterpie are you?"
"Caterpie: Don't drag me into this, thanks. Please call me Young Rayquaza."
On the Pokemon Forum.
There were people chatting idly, people discussing it, and people making jokes.
Trainers of every sort were voicing their excitement.
Especially the trainers from Kanto and Johto.
"Don't stop me! I have to use this chance to join the Johto League! I want to become a civil servant!!"
"I'm dying. You think you're the only one who wants to? You still have to fight for it bit by bit with hard strength."
"Come to think of it, isn't anyone paying attention to the change in Prosecutor General?"
Some people had noticed Tetsuya trembling in the corner as well.
However.
"What's the big deal? It's not like Trainer Tetsuya isn't strong enough, and he's made such huge contributions."
"Yeah, and it's obvious this position is just a stepping stone. After advancing further in a few years, wouldn't Elite Four or Regional Champion positions be his for the taking?"
The trainers were remarkably calm about it.
Quite a few clever people said this was merely the League going through the motions.
Probably because, over the past year, the Kanto Alliance had spared no effort in