Pokémon: Shadow of the Dawn

On the battlefield.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, President Damaranki came over personally holding the platinum championship trophy and handed it to Wang Jin in the center of the battlefield.

"Congratulations." Damaranch smiled, "Kanto champion."

Wang Jin took the trophy with a smile: "Thank you, President..."

The two exchanged a brief conversation, which was then drowned out by the cheers of the audience from all directions.

Half of the photographers who were floating above the battlefield on elves came down and gathered around Wang Jin.

Flashes of light kept flashing, and the scene of Wang Jin holding the trophy was quickly transmitted to most parts of the elf world.

...

Galar.

Marrokomon Group.

"Champion... This is the second time I've seen such a scene. Didn't he fly away on Steelix this time... Hehe."

Roz crossed his legs and watched the closing ceremony of the conference on TV with interest. Suddenly he turned his head and said:

"How's it going, Olivia? Have you figured out why he used Dynamax just now?"

Olivia, who was standing at the side, quickly placed a sheet of analytical data on the table.

"Ok?"

Roz glanced around and was disappointed:

"You haven't figured it out yet? After all, they are just fragments. Let's find time to investigate it in detail later."

“If it can be achieved in large quantities…”

There was a gleam of ambition in Roz's eyes.

...

Sinnoh.

Masa Town, Yamanashi Research Institute.

"I knew Wang Jin would win!" Dr. Yamanashi patted the shoulder of the researcher next to him with a happy look on his face. "It's another time to be proud, right?"

"Add to that the example of Oak becoming the champion, and it has been proven that researchers can easily become powerful trainers, but it is difficult for ordinary trainers to have the qualifications to become researchers..."

Professor Yamanashi couldn't wait to spread the news in the league's various forums and see the defenses of those trainers who were hostile to the researcher being broken.

Hearing these outrageous remarks not far away, Mustard Orchid covered her face and sighed, calculating the time it would take for Sirona to return to Sinnoh.

...

Hoenn.

Hoenn Research Institute.

The moment the host announced the end of the competition, the entire institute was in an uproar.

"As expected of you, Mr. Steel Crow!"

"And he won the championship by defeating ten people alone!"

"Those bastards dared to question before the game...the Doctor should slap them hard in the face!"

Many researchers watched the closing ceremony on the big screen and enthusiastically discussed the competition.

Too many unexpected situations happened before this conference, from the league's internally-decided champion to people marching in groups to question the game before it started, and the information between regions was not so transparent.

Some researchers were even worried that Wang Jin would be arrested and interrogated in the Alliance prison.

It turns out that all the extra thoughts are groundless worries.

"Steel Crow teacher is finally back."

The acting director of the institute, Bai Tu, had a look of anticipation on his face.

...

Quartz Plateau.

Huge battlefield.

The sky was already somewhat dim, but the enthusiasm of the audience had not yet dissipated, and they gathered in groups of three or four to discuss today's Kanto group match.

"The closing ceremony has also been completed. Ladies and gentlemen, the battle of the Kanto group has come to an end! The champion Wang Jin defeated all challengers and defended his position as the Kanto champion..."

After the host briefly explained it again, he said seriously:

"Due to the late hour, the Johto team's match will be moved to tomorrow morning at 10 am... Now, please exit in an orderly manner."

After that, the entire audience in the arena stood up and left.

Wang Jin, holding the championship trophy, walked into the player channel and left the battlefield while smiling and waving.

After entering the shadow of the player tunnel, he immediately put away the championship trophy.

“Buzz…Buzz…”

The communication device kept vibrating.

Wang Jin glanced at the caller briefly, then answered the phone and said:

"Mr. Liu, you are a little too anxious."

“Neither early nor late…”

Liu Bo on the other end said in a low voice:

"Your business is all over now. I will certainly not break my promise. There is still one day left for the tournament. Now, just tell me Hunter W's contact information. I want to meet him."

"......it is good."

Wang Jin quickly sent the contact information to Liu Bo and hung up the phone.

He stayed there for a moment to think, then put away the device and continued on his way.

Only the middle section of the contestant channel was covered in shadow, while the deep part was illuminated by warm yellow lights.

In the corner, a hunchbacked old woman was leaning against the wall with her eyes closed, holding a cane, as if waiting for something.

"Granny Juzi..." Wang Jin hurried over to greet her, "What are you doing..."

Kikuko slowly opened her eyes and smiled, "Of course I'm waiting for you, Mr. Champion."

"I dare not." Wang Jin smiled awkwardly, "Mother-in-law, you should just call me by my name."

"Ho ho..."

After teasing for a while, Kikuko also put away her smile and asked:

"You don't have any thoughts of leaving Kanto in the short term, right?"

"this......"

Wang Jin was a little hesitant.

After all, Hoenn is his base camp. After finishing his trip to the Quartz Conference, he should go back and take a look.

But from what Grandma Kikuko said, it seems that there are restrictions and we are not allowed to leave Kanto in the short term?

"The impact is very bad." Kikuko said solemnly, "You have to stay in Kanto for at least half a year. After all, all future alliance policies and decisions will require your personal presence and participation."

Wang Jin thought about it and nodded in agreement.

In all subsequent decision-making processes, the champions of the two cities of Kanto and Johto undoubtedly occupied two important decision-making seats.

He had previously wondered why President Damaranch, who was clearly already in control of the Kanto Alliance and had no champions to interfere with, agreed to the separation of the two places and the creation of two more champions out of thin air.

Now, these two champions are both from Damaranchi. Therefore, in various meetings, decisions can be passed with an overwhelming advantage and will not be affected by other major families.

Perhaps this is a disguised form of integration that strengthens power?

But if Wang Jin and another champion abdicate in the future, things will probably become more complicated.

But at President Damaranchi’s age, I’m afraid he won’t be able to survive until that time?

While thinking about this, Wang Jin followed Kikuko back to the players' lounge.

Most of the trainers in the lounge had left by now, leaving only a few who were very familiar with Wang Jin, such as Kona, Shirona, and Daigo, to say goodbye.

They all left soon too.

Red came over, looking excited: "Master! How did that Pokémon called Steelix become so strong? I heard from Little Green that it was Mega Evolved and... Gigantamaxed?"

"Not bad." Wang Jin patted his shoulder, "But Dynamax is difficult to achieve outside of Galar, and Mega Evolution requires a Mega Evolution Stone... Your Charizard also has a Mega Evolution Stone. As long as you find the Evolution Stone and match it with the Key Stone, you can use Mega Evolution."