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I'm right here, waiting for you to come and fight.

Chapter 294 The Finals Begin

Then, turning back and withdrawing their gaze, their eyes open to reveal an excited face, and their eyes closed to reveal an enthusiastic cheer.

This scene was incredibly beautiful, but unfortunately, none of the people were happy for themselves.

He lost.

Close your eyes tightly, and wait quietly for the noise around you to fade away, and hear the soothing whispers of fairies.

"I'm fine." Looking down at his partners, the brown-haired young man smiled and shook his head. "Although I'm not happy about it, I accept my defeat wholeheartedly."

Reaching the center of the field, he deftly extended five fingers to congratulate his opponent.

Congratulations on your victory.

"Thank you for your blessings. It was a thrilling match. Green champions."

With fiery passion, the victorious Dan Di bowed deeply, bending his back in a solemn gesture.

A flicker of surprise crossed his eyes, which quickly turned into understanding.

With his hands in his pockets, Qinglu turned to leave, but then stopped, turned back, and spoke coldly.

"You're a decent opponent, but I won't fall in the same place twice. You understand what that means, right?"

"Naturally, I look forward to another battle with Mr. Qinglv in the future."

Figures passed each other, and standing in the bustling stadium, the brown-skinned man gazed into the distance, his thoughts drifting away.

The next battle will be the final showdown for the eight masters, and also the competition for the highest honor of a trainer. His opponent will be Nan Yin, whom he had met before.

Fearless in the face of danger and considerate of others, she reached the highest stage of trainers at the tender age of 12, transforming from a junior trainer who still needed to cooperate and was yet to blossom into a champion who could stand tall and protect others from the storm.

Like herself, she was also undefeated, and she also loved Pokémon and this land.

Gently patting his cheek, which was covered by a thick beard, Dante lifted the brim of his hat, his smile widening.

Just two days later at the Palace Arena, I shared the championship moment with that dazzling girl, those elves who have been with me all this time, and those long-awaited spectators.

......

As dawn and dusk alternated, and the stars shifted, the two days of waiting passed in the blink of an eye. As they parted, their feelings for each other became even more sincere.

Standing in the entryway, the blonde girl leans against the door frame, quietly watching her lover, her gaze shimmering.

"The finals are just around the corner, Nan Yin, you have to..." She tiptoed and whispered in Nan Yin's ear, while also straightening her crooked collar.

"come on."

Her expression froze for a moment, then returned to normal. Nan Yin turned to the side, her forehead level with the former's.

The companionship on the journey, the promise of the future, the sleepless nights together, the mutual encouragement... It was amidst the whispered words that I finally confirmed the lingering emotions and saw the true feelings that I had failed to reach in the past.

To spend the rest of my life with her and those children is my only wish.

With a slight upturn of her thin lips, the girl smiled.

Korne, Eevee, Diancie... your existence is the reason why I don't want to leave and consider this land my home.

"No matter the outcome, I will do my best." Holding her lover's five fingers in her palm and then embracing him, Nan Yin lowered her chin and whispered in the crook of his shoulder.

"After the game, let's go back. Whether it's the flower bushes in Lovely City or the cottage in Miare, we'll have each other by our side."

My heart pounded, my face flushed, and after a while, a soft, gentle agreement reached my ears.

"Ah."

Similarly, without uttering a word, Nan Yin cupped the girl's face with her ten fingers, conveying warmth and affection through the soft touch.

It was a kiss.

......

It was still early, before dawn, but tens of thousands of spectators had already gathered outside the venue, waiting for the ticket check to begin.

The black-haired boy strode forward, carrying an electric mouse on his shoulder. He looked around but couldn't find a station to stand in.

"There are many people who don't know where Professor Oak and the others are, and—"

"Hey, Ash!"

A familiar voice came from afar. Xiao Zhi turned around and saw his old friends one after another.

Citron, Yurika, Cilan, Alice, Lillie... and Serena.

"You guys are here to watch the World Championships final, to see the match between Nan Yin and Dan Di?"

"How could I possibly miss the ultimate battle of trainers? Besides, Ash, look who I've brought for you!"

With his arm around the boy's shoulder, Citron lightly elbowed the boy's side waist, a mischievous grin on his face.

He glanced away and looked to the side, where he saw the chestnut-haired girl with her hands behind her back, her head bowed shyly.

The usually talkative boy suddenly lost his words.

After a long while, he slowly stepped forward and embraced her.

"Serena, it's been a long time."

Anticipation, hope, joy—so many emotions arise before the reunion.

But now, all these chaotic things have vanished, and Serena simply responded softly, looking at the person who was waiting.

The sound of tears hitting the ground is soft and gentle. After a long separation, no amount of words can be uttered.

......

At 5 p.m., as the sun set, the crowd surged in, and the entire venue was instantly packed.

An invisible yet enthusiastic atmosphere, a breathless excitement, continued to spread across this land.

As the moonlight deepened, the audience looked up at the crimson sky, chatting and discussing, when they saw searchlights being turned on one by one, illuminating the starry night.

"Ladies and gentlemen!"

The loud voice of the host resounded in all directions, igniting cheers from the crowd.

"Welcome to the World Championship, the final stage!"

"Next, let's welcome both contestants to the stage!"

The camera pans along the dimly lit passage, and as the footsteps approach, the tsunami-like cheers become increasingly real and enthusiastic.

Close your eyes and listen to the stirring accompaniment and the lingering applause. The gentle, soothing sounds of Nanyin music calm your mind.

"I'm waiting for you."

It is the whisper of lovers getting close.

Yes, she always believed that the person in front of her would surely win, just like in the past.

Whether we win or lose, it all comes down to today.

Eevee stretched out its ribbons and gracefully moved forward. Diancie lifted her skirt and bowed, exuding elegance. Magearna nodded silently and accompanied her. Eevee held a mask in its hands and followed closely behind. Its wings fluttered and its hair appeared and disappeared as it played freely. Salamence abandoned its willfulness and followed closely behind.

This is the confidence and strength that Nanyin music possesses in its quest for the crown.

"It's our turn to take the stage."

His clothes were plain and simple, just the most ordinary attire he wore on his journey. This was his strongest state, a state where he was always facing battle.

The image of the girl walking towards them was reflected on the big screen, and in an instant, the shouts were even louder than before.

"Girl, keep it up!"

Despite his advanced age, Master Fu squeezed to the front of the stands to offer encouragement to his apprentice.

"Nanyin, I hope you can fulfill the dream you once told me."

Dr. Blatano's gaze was deep and filled with expectation.

The view shifts to the widescreen live TV, where the purple-haired girl clutches her sleeve, staring at the two dazzling figures on the screen with a trembling expression.

"Xiaodian, dinner is ready. Would you like some?"

However, just that one call was enough to make the child hug the mascot costume tightly and curl up into a ball.

In a small room in Kanto, the black-haired girl was neither excited by the cheers nor focused on the atmosphere of battle. She saw the warm and close relationship between the girl and the elf, and it seemed that she had found a goal.

"Riko, you're about to receive your first partner. Have you thought it through?"

It was an inquiry from my roommate.

Unlike the Nanyin music that has already reached its peak, their chapter is yet to come, and the future footprints will be written by newcomers, just like a young girl stepping onto the summit, walking from the green fields to the center of the battlefield.

Amidst deafening cheers, music played and cannons fired in unison.

"The two sides facing off are Galarian champion Dante, who has been undefeated since his debut and has reached the top with unparalleled prowess!"

"On the other side, there is Carlos's newly crowned champion, Nan Yin, who has repeatedly faced legends and saved the people of several leagues from disaster at the age of 18!"

"A prodigy making his debut, now facing off – let's focus our attention on the final match!"

With enthusiastic commentary filling the air, the audience held their breath, eagerly awaiting the start of the main competition.

The searchlight was shot down, and under the gaze of the assembled crowd, the referee rode the sword monster into the center of the arena.

"Now, I will read out the rules. As agreed by both participating teams, this competition will be a 6V6 doubles battle format. The team that loses all of its Pokémon will win."

This was not a regular singles match; it was the result of a joint discussion between the two and something they had planned for some time.

Holding the flag level, the man surveyed the command posts on both sides and announced sternly, "Both teams, take your positions—"

As soon as the words were spoken, six spheres lit up in the center of the screen, echoing the rousing music.

"The competition has officially begun!"

Chapter 295 World Champion

"Go, Aegislash, Cinderace."

Its sharp edge was fully revealed; its tassel-like arms gripped a sturdy shield, and the single eye at the end of the handle silently watched, exuding an aura of power.

Clang.

The sword and shield clashed, the metallic scraping sound penetrating the ears and piercing the five senses.

On the other side, the Fire Rabbit with a crown on its head swung its right leg, cleaving through the scattered sand and dust.

Upon closer inspection, the agile figure had already raised his hand to his waist, ready for battle.

With her lips pursed, Nan Yin stared directly at the two figures standing there, her eyes slightly closed, and a surge of psychic power and wave guidance emanated from between her brows.

The ball spontaneously detaches from the belt, flies to the center of the field, and opens and closes simultaneously.

With a light step, the little devil held the mask, his eyes flashing with sharpness; with a heavy landing, the mechanical puppet protected him, showing no sign of retreat.

“Egui Pong, Magiyana.”

Meeting the man's gaze, Nan Yin parted her lips slightly and spoke in a stern voice.

In the first round of the match, based on attribute aspects, Leon is not at an advantage. The Swordsman, who can combine offense and defense, and the Fire Rabbit, who can control the situation at will, are undoubtedly the best rotation combination.

Firstly, contact attacks cannot reach the Shielded Sword Monster with the ghost attached. Secondly, Cinderace can use its high speed and the Freeman's ability to change its attributes during combat, allowing for flexible fighting.

Even so, the little devil is also known for its agility.

Ignoring the Flame Rabbit on the platform, only seeing the earth and rocks churning, the Evil Spirit Pine had already closed in, rushing together with the Ghost Sword and smashing down the burning vines.

Thorny vine.

The speed advantage made the sequence clear; however, with the help of the stove mask, this powerful strike could not break through the combined body of the ghost sword.

"King's Shield!"

At the same moment, Cinderace raised its toes and stomped down, parting the trees, stirring up sand and stones, and sending up bursts of flame.

Fireball.

Magearna's Free Spirit ability activates based on the choice of moves, and with the added boost of its Fire-type STAB, if this move hits, Magearna will undoubtedly suffer severe damage.

Fortunately, a barrier was erected in advance, which, even if it could not completely stop the spreading dust and sand, would reduce the intensity of the attack.