"After the match is over, if conditions allow, I can lend the Tablet to Sir Shinto for use. In addition, I have some research on healing Pokémon injuries; perhaps I could help in some way," Fang Yuan said.
The arena was stunned silent upon Fang Yuan's remark.
What did Fang Yuan mean by that?
Was he suggesting that Sir Shinto not deploy the King of Holy Pillar, and to give him a chance instead?
"Young man, I will not hold back," said Sir Shinto with a serious expression. Although he could tell that Fang Yuan was sincere, he did not want to pin his hopes on someone else.
Fang Yuan was equally serious, "Sir Shinto, you've misunderstood me. My point is, no matter who the opponent is, I will win just the same; I won't hold back either."
"Don't forget, even when faced with the Temporal and Spatial dragons, I never backed down."
Sir Shinto was taken aback.
The crowd erupted into murmurs.
That's right, Fang Yuan was the Trainer who had saved Alamos Town, commanding nine Darkrai to confront the Temporal and Spatial dragons head-on!!!
At that moment, the Trainers of Alamos Town, and those paying attention to this battle, all started rooting for Fang Yuan upon hearing his words.
"He will win, right?" In Alamos Town, Iris, Baron Lickilicky, Donio, and Alamos Town's Darkrai, who were following the match via live stream, grew anxious for Fang Yuan.
"Don't underestimate him," said Alamos Town's Darkrai in a stern voice.
Meanwhile, Sir Shinto looked at Fang Yuan and nodded, acknowledging that as a Trainer of this caliber, one must always be determined to win, no matter the opponent.
But no matter how determined Fang Yuan was, he had no intention of admitting defeat.
Their conversation echoed clearly throughout the Palace Arena.
Many clenched their fists, watching the field with grave attention.
…
"Both contestants, take your places!!" the Referee shouted from mid-air.
"Now, I declare that the first round of the Pokémon World Championship eliminations officially begins——!!!"
Referee Deng Pei's fervent voice spread, stirring the cheers in the venue to grow even more intense,
In the regular spectator seats, Xiaozhi and others held their breath.
In the special guest seats, Caitlin, Nastina, and other Gym Leaders and Kings present were also watching the match intently.
"Which Pokémon will Fang Yuan send out?"
"The Darkrai?"
As doubt filled the minds of countless onlookers, red lights flashed on the sides of the field. Sir Shinto and Fang Yuan both took out their Poké Balls, or more accurately, Sir Shinto held a peculiar Stone Orb. They pressed their buttons simultaneously, and the stadium shook with the impact.
"Re—gigas——"
A towering white Giant over four meters tall stood proudly, waving its huge arms and unleashing a roar that made the field's Protection system tremble!
The Referee wasn't even looking at Fang Yuan's side, staring instead at Sir Shinto. Seeing that his opponent had indeed sent out the King of Holy Pillar Regigigas, his pupils constricted as he cried out without a second thought: "It's Regigigas! Sir Shinto's Pokémon is the Legendary Pokémon, the King of Holy Pillar known for dragging continents and forming the regions we know today, Regigigas!!!!"
The appearance of the Giant clan's leader sent shivers through the hearts of many—the Pokémon that existed only in murals, the one seen in yesterday's video, had now truly appeared before their eyes.
Even Damaelan, President Loz, Master, and Danti could not help but twitch at the corners of their mouths.
However.
The crowd didn't stay immersed in the shock of the King of Holy Pillar's appearance for long.
Soon, there was a hushed silence across the venue, and everyone simultaneously turned to the Pokémon Fang Yuan had sent out, displaying expressions of shock even greater than when they had seen the King of Holy Pillar.
Because they were prepared for Sir Shinto to send out the King of Holy Pillar, but the Pokémon on Fang Yuan's side…
"How, how is this possible!!!" Deng Pei, the Referee, exclaimed in disbelief.
As a silver-grey Pokémon, as tall as a Human, with a stoic presence, materialized on the field with a flash, countless people's eyes widened.
"This is, this is, the Pokémon Fang Yuan sent out is... the hero who saved the frozen Castelia City before... Mewtwo???!!!"
The strongest genetic specimen, Mewtwo!!
At that moment, Mewtwo exuded an imposing aura throughout its entire being.
On the other side, the King of Holy Pillar was slow to react and stiffened for a moment.
Wasn't this a Human competition? Why did it feel as if the Pokémon opposite it was a very powerful Legendary being?
"Is that the King of Holy Pillar Regigigas? Why does it seem so weak?"
At the same time, Mewtwo's aloof voice clearly resonated around the venue. Mewtwo sensed that this King of Holy Pillar seemed to be in a similar state to that of the Black and White Dragon before—like it hadn't regained its strength?
At this moment.
Countless were left speechless, staring at Fang Yuan and the Mewtwo he had, who plainly called the King of Holy Pillar weak, completely dumbstruck.
How could it be... That Mewtwo... That Mewtwo??!!
Wasn't it a Legendary Pokémon created by Rocket Team??!!
Why, why did it have a Trainer?!?
Is Fang Yuan Mewtwo's Trainer??!
Across from Fang Yuan.
Sir Shinto, who had sent out the King of Holy Pillar, was also taken aback, disbelieving his own eyes.
And it wasn't just him.
Even Caitlin, Adick, and others who knew of Fang Yuan's connection with Mewtwo, were gaping.
Wait, hold on.
Mewtwo... just emerged from a Poké Ball???
This contradicted what they knew.
"Sir Shinto, my apologies, we too have reasons that compel us to win."
At this moment, Mewtwo appeared rather expectant.