Pokémon: Shadow of the Dawn

Walking down the red carpet stairs embroidered with gold edges, Wang Jin went to an empty waiting room on the second floor, closed his eyes and rested, waiting for the celebration to begin.

Symbol A, however, circled around him and asked again, "Why are you thinking about stepping down as champion on the day you become the champion of Hoenn?"

"Being champion is just a stage." Wang Jin began to prepare for cultivating his superpowers, and finally answered: "After that, whether I continue to practice, or compete with local forces for the unknown totem... or deal with certain enemies, I must first break free from the constraints of the alliance."

Symbol A looked at him practicing his superpowers, hesitated for a moment, and decided not to disturb him, and simply hid himself.

...

Inside the central stadium of Caiyou City.

The first row of the auditorium.

After a friendly round of consolation from the adults, the two children finally shut up and sat in their seats waiting quietly.

Within ten minutes, the celebration officially opened.

On the stage that was temporarily converted from the battlefield, the trainers who had performed magnificently bowed one by one and left the stage. The lights in the entire venue dimmed a lot, and the environment suddenly became quiet.

Until the new alliance president, Zfuchi Hibiscus, walked out from a side passage with a smile and waved to all the audience and the countless cameras in the air.

Everyone knew the amiable German president and raised their hands to show their support.

"Everyone... the incident that caused a huge crisis in Hoenn... Groudon..."

Hibiscus continued speaking according to the procedure.

In the audience, Safiya was drowsy and didn't remember a single word.

A few minutes later, Zfuchi Hibiscus stopped speaking, stepped aside, and reached out to invite the other trainers: "The Alliance will give corresponding subsidies and rewards to all the brave trainers who dared to sacrifice... Next, the trainers who made great contributions to the entire incident..."

After that, Daigo, dressed in a dark blue suit, walked out in high spirits. With blue hair, blue eyes, and a handsome face, his noble temperament was fully revealed.

"It's Daigo!"

In the first row of the audience, Ruby, who had been very depressed, suddenly perked up, leaned over the railing and excitedly shouted to Safiya:

"Brother Daigo is the strongest young trainer! He is even the trainer of the legendary Three Pillars!"

"Wasn't it still easily defeated by Groudon?" Safiya replied with disdain, "Don't you even know who actually defeated Groudon?"

Ruby's face flushed, and she shouted unwillingly: "There is something fishy going on! I told you there is something fishy going on! How could he do such a thing alone? No trainer can defeat that kind of monster. It must be because of his identity as a Pokémon doctor. Those doctors who do research like to use external forces to torture Pokémon together..."

Oda's expression quickly turned unhappy: "Young man, it sounds like you are very prejudiced against us elf doctors..."

Hearing this, Mitsuko was about to pull Ruby back, but she saw Ruby standing on tiptoe and waving her hands even more excitedly, "Brother Daigo, Brother Daigo, I'm here!"

It was Daigo on the stage who noticed Ruby, recognized him as the son of Master Senri, and raised his hand to greet him with a smile.

"This guy is like a pretentious hunting swallowtail butterfly..." Safiya pursed her lips and muttered, "The kind that likes to chase away three bees to monopolize the nectar!"

Ruby demanded loudly, "Hey! What are you talking about? Daigo risked his life for the stability of Hoenn, you can't discredit that!"

Safiya glanced at him and said, "There's someone who keeps slandering the hero who saved Hoenn!"

Ruby blushed and said angrily, "This is totally different! Daigo is the one who truly contributed to Hoenn. Whether it's his background or his character, he is much stronger than Wang Jin!"

"Daigo can't even defeat one of Wang Jin's Pokémons." Safiya said calmly.

"You're talking nonsense! Daigo can definitely defeat Wang Jin!" Ruby also retorted.

Safiya didn't even turn her head back, not wanting to pay any attention to this boastful and annoying boy.

Ruby became anxious, but she heard her mother say from behind: "Ruby, Daigo's strength is indeed far inferior to Wang Jin's."

Odamaki nodded affirmatively: "Yes, it's far behind. I'm afraid it will take Daigo a few years to catch up with Wang Jin now... By then, Wang Jin's strength will probably be unimaginable."

Ruby looked around but couldn't find anyone to support her. She leaned over the railing with a frustrated look on her face, looking at Daigo, hoping to get a response again.

On the central platform, Daigo quickly delivered his speech according to the script: "Dear residents of Hoenn, I would like to pay tribute to the hero who truly saved Hoenn with my utmost gratitude..."

"He tried his best to defeat Groudon and brought peace and stability to Hoenn..."

"Please welcome - Galar Champion, Hoenn Pokémon Doctor... Master Trainer who will also serve as Hoenn Champion today - Wang Jin!"

Daigo quickly retreated and walked towards the corridor entrance.

Almost everyone in the audience stood up and gave the warmest applause.

Most residents who don't know the details only know that Wang Jin defeated Groudon and saved Hoenn, so they respect him very much. The few who know something are even more enthusiastic, not only respecting him, but also deeply fearing him.

Overall, everyone is cheering...

"Wang Jin! Wang Jin! Champion, champion!"

"Champion—Hoenn Champion!"

Hoenn really needs a champion, and Wang Jin's ability to stay here will satisfy most people's expectations.

Wang Jin, wearing a high-necked black windbreaker, strode out, paused slightly, nodded and greeted everyone with a smile, then continued walking towards the stage.

Ruby, who was sitting in the first row of the audience, saw this and gnashed her teeth in anger: "Woo - this is clearly what Daigo should have... Daigo must question him severely and expose all the shady dealings in such a public place!"

Ruby had just finished mumbling loudly to Safiya when Mitsuko, who was behind him, turned his head and looked in one direction.

I saw Zifuchi Mujin standing aside with an extremely bright smile, while Daigo bowed slightly to greet Wang Jin and whispered: "President, please..."

Wang Jin went up to the stage and didn't answer the microphone. He just said softly, "I'm not in the mood today. You speak for me."

Daigo had no doubts, and after a slight nod, he continued smoothly to the crowd: "If it wasn't for Wang Jin Champion, I'm afraid Hoenn... I sincerely respect him and regard him as my teacher..."

Lu Bi, who was lying on the railing, was dazed and couldn't say a word.