Pokémon: Shadow of the Dawn

Nine fifty-eight in the morning.

The arena in the center of Gongmen City was already packed with people. The audience who arrived early had already occupied the venue that looked like a bird's nest. Not to mention the densely packed seats, even the stairs and entrances and exits were crowded with people sneaking in to sit or lean on, making it impossible to get through.

Even the standing tickets were sold out, and although the overcrowding made the auditorium look particularly chaotic, the camera always focused on the contestants and the seated audience.

A moment later, two steel-armored crows flew over the open-air stadium, pulling a ribbon.

Even though it was daytime, the row of lights above the venue was still dazzling.

Two hosts dressed in bright clothes walked out from the passage behind a high platform. Their voices were transmitted from the loudspeaker to the entire venue and even to Gongmen City:

"Dear audience friends, the much-anticipated championship competition is about to begin. This time, it is the outstanding trainers from all over Galar. After countless battles of selection and training... they will bring you an amazing battle feast! Of course, this time the competition will still be hosted by Lord Ross, the president of the Galar Alliance..."

"Finally, after careful consideration, Lord Roz has made a solemn decision. Starting from this Gym Tour, the positions of Gym Master and Champion will be implemented on a floating basis, and the top nine players in the championship will be selected to serve as Gym Master and Champion respectively!"

"And... starting from the next championship, all registered trainers in the league can request letters of recommendation from the Pokémon professors, researchers, gym owners, champions, and league presidents who are officially evaluated by Galar! All registered trainers in the league who receive recommendations will be able to participate in the championship!"

As soon as the host finished speaking, the originally bustling venue became unusually quiet, and even a pin drop could be heard clearly by the people nearby.

Although the gym owners and the top leaders of the group and the alliance were aware of it, the general audience and ordinary residents of Galar had no idea of ​​it.

The Gym Tour Challenge and the Championship Tournament... have been changed!

"I...did I hear correctly? Will my son be able to participate in the championship in the future?" A middle-aged man, a low-level employee in the league, who had worked hard for most of his life to help his son obtain the status of a registered trainer in the league, asked around with a puzzled look on his face.

The audience beside him chuckled and shook their heads, and immediately advised: "Your son must first get the recommendation and then successfully challenge the eight gyms. You have the resources..."

"I know a researcher in the group!" the father and alliance staff member shouted excitedly, his voice quickly drowning out the cold words of the person next to him.

Gym Tour Challenge and Championship Match Format Revamp!

Even the children of employees of ordinary leagues and groups...or ordinary town residents, may receive a letter of recommendation to participate in the competition and even become a gym leader!

Maybe even become the champion!

Who knows if your child is that extremely talented trainer?

"Long live Lord Roz!" Some audience members stood up and shouted loudly.

It was as if a fire was burning in the audience seats. People were laughing and dancing. Even those who didn't understand why were infected by the atmosphere and began to feel happy.

"Then can I also participate in the championship?" said an old man with almost all his teeth falling out tremblingly.

"All right, all right!" the person next to him answered happily.

"..."

Including the group's decisions and the audience's cheers, all audio and video are transmitted through layers of lines along the camera, transformed into waves and signals and delivered to every household in Galar, as long as there is a television or radio.

In an instant, it seemed as if the entire Galar was caught up in this frenzy of cheering.

The two hosts had never seen such a scene before. They were terrified and kept checking the time.

The show started at exactly 10 o'clock, and the male host who was talking left the stage. The remaining host in black overalls was Ryan. He is now a famous professional referee and commentator.

Ryan calmed down the audience's excitement and said slowly:

"Everyone, this championship has begun. Now, the order of matches and the roster will be shown on the central screen. We expect to complete the first round of the top 16 to the quarterfinals today."

As soon as he finished speaking, the battle order was displayed on the big screen. The first person in the first group was Dan Di against the owner of Jiqing City.

Ryan then shouted:

"Alright! The first match will be between the undefeated trainer, Dantei, and the trainer of the Mecha Gym who inherited the Will of Fire!"

Before he finished speaking, the audience seats around him began to boil.

"Dan Emperor! The undefeated Dan Emperor? He's the first to appear?"

"It's worth it. I came to Gongmen City just to see the legendary Dan Emperor..."

"Unbeatable Dan Emperor! Must win the championship!"

"Ah - Dan Di! I love you, Dan Di!"

"And Charizard! The invincible Charizard!"

Hearing these voices, Ryan, the referee, smiled helplessly and looked towards the passage on the opposite side of the battlefield.

In the passage that was mostly covered by shadows, Dandi, wearing black clothes and white pants, walked out slowly, his eyes were like torches. Behind him, the red cape with gold edges fluttered slightly, which was the victory cape that the group had tailored for him.

Of course, the back is also tattooed with various patterns of the group's subsidiaries, as if dozens of companies are sponsoring Dan Di.

The moment Dandi walked out, the incandescent lights turned on. Dandi paused, and the audience fell silent for a moment, and then cheers rose again like a wave.

As a talented trainer who has been highly promoted by the group for several years, Dante has too many fans in Galar, and his admirers can line up from Gongmen City to Shuizhou Town.

On the other side, Xiaobo, who had also just walked out of the aisle, stood silently in place. His ordinary yellow T-shirt and shorts were inconspicuous, and his appearance was ordinary. He seemed to be a passerby just pulled in from the audience.

Ryan saw that they were all here, so he continued to shout:

"Our undefeated trainer, Dantei! vs. the leader of the Mecha City Gym, Xiaobo! Now that both trainers are here, the battle rules are 6V6 rotation battles. Please release your first Pokémon!"

At this time, Dandi also walked to the edge of the green lawn of the battlefield and came to the trainer area on the side with a white Poké Ball painted on it, holding a Poké Ball tightly in his hand.

Xiaobo on the other side also took out the Poké Ball synchronously.

All the audience also saw Xiaobo's face clearly, and doubts arose in their hearts.

"By the way, who is this Xiaobo?"

"...Who cares? He's a gym trainer anyway."

"Really? I remember it wasn't Kabu..."

"Kawu seems to be sick. Anyway, he can't fight. This is his brother Xiaobo."

"Is that so? These museum owners are not in good health."

After a brief discussion, everyone continued to cheer for Emperor Dan.

At this moment, red lights flashed on both sides, and an orange-red fire-breathing dragon leaped into the air, spewing two streams of blazing flames from its nostrils with natural breathing.

Directly opposite, the Flame Centipede, which was clinging to the lawn, slowly lowered its standing body, with a look of fear on its face.

"The battle begins!"