Hello to all my loyal trainers and readers! 🌟
This August, I've got a special surprise for you: there will be a massive chapter drop! 🎉But before you get too excited thinking it's the usual 60 chapters — this time it'll be 20 chapters.
I know it's not the usual number, but honestly… I just couldn't hold back!Last night and today, I stayed up late, completely caught up in the excitement of witnessing and properly translating the birth of the tyrant of the sandstorm: Tyranitar! 🌪🗿
Thank you for sticking around and enjoying this story with me. I hope you enjoy these new chapters as much as I enjoyed translating and editing them.
See you soon!
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The next battle was between Cynthia and Drasna from the Kalos region.
Drasna, a trainer who used Dragon-type Pokémon, was also a very powerful competitor.
For her, facing Cynthia was both a stroke of luck and a misfortune.
The luck was in not having to face Cain and experience the same shock as Clair. However, it was unfortunate to be up against Cynthia, one of the strongest trainers in this competition.
The final result surprised no one: Cynthia, whose team's average strength surpassed everyone else's, won the battle.
Cynthia had a well-balanced Pokémon team with no evident weaknesses. Furthermore, she was one of the few trainers in the top 16 who used multi-type Pokémon.
In fact, only three competitors in the top 16 used varied teams: Cain, Cynthia, and Diantha, the top seed from the Kalos region.
Most of the other participants were specialists in a single type. Some leaned toward a secondary type, like Steven, who specialized in Steel and Rock, but his main focus was still the Steel type.
These trainers were hard to defeat because they had no obvious weaknesses.
However, Cynthia was even harder to face than Cain.
While Cain had certain weak points, like his Swampert and Poliwhirl, Cynthia showed none. Her team's strength was uniform, except for Garchomp, her pseudo-legendary Pokémon, which had a natural edge over the others.
Until now, everyone assumed that Politoed was still a Poliwhirl on Cain's team. Even if it evolved into Poliwrath, it didn't seem to have a significant impact on the competition.
This misunderstanding was part of Cain's strategy, as he avoided using Politoed in battle.
Currently, Politoed was his hidden card. Even if he didn't have a Pokémon with the Swift Swim ability on his team, it was still a key piece.
If Cain were to face Wallace in the semifinals, Wallace would surely use Pokémon with the Swift Swim ability. In that case, Cain could use this to complete his rain team strategy.
Politoed was, in fact, a move Cain kept specifically for Wallace. Against other trainers, it wouldn't have the same impact.
Also, in terms of individual strength, Politoed was still slightly below Swampert.
With her victory, Cynthia was welcomed with enthusiastic applause. As a local competitor, her popularity was immense, and her image as an ice-cold beauty made her stand out alongside Lorelei, another of the tournament's most iconic figures.
The next match drew a lot of attention.
Lucian, the future Psychic-type Elite Four member from Sinnoh, faced Caitlin, the future Psychic-type Elite Four member from Unova.
Both were specialists in Psychic-type Pokémon, but there were clear differences between them.
Lucian was known for being a studious and calm man. In the Sinnoh competitors' lounge, he was always seen with a book in hand, sitting in a corner, immersed in reading. He only put the book down for battles.
Lucian was the second strongest competitor from Sinnoh, after Cynthia.
He also had a great reputation. His warm smile and respectful attitude made anyone who faced him feel inspired and accept defeat with admiration.
Caitlin, on the other hand, was different.
Not only was she a Psychic-type trainer, but also a powerful telepath.
Unlike Cain, whose psychic talent was below basic level, Caitlin's talent could be compared to that of Sabrina, the Gym Leader of Saffron City in Kanto.
However, her immense power caused her trouble. Caitlin often lost control, causing chaos around her.
She was the strongest trainer from the Unova region in this competition, but due to her tendency to lose control, Shauntal was appointed as the team leader.
Although Shauntal and Caitlin used opposite types, they were good friends. Shauntal could help contain Caitlin's episodes of instability.
In this tournament, Caitlin was accompanied by Darach, the Castle Valet from the Battle Castle in Sinnoh. He was the only one who could fully calm her.
For that reason, Caitlin was the only competitor who had someone by her side during battles.
This wasn't a privilege, but a necessity. If Caitlin lost control, she could cause massive destruction in the stadium.
Although Caitlin had no ill intentions, her out-of-control power was a threat even she couldn't handle.
In the future, Caitlin would learn to master her abilities and become a member of the Unova region's Elite Four.
During this competition, Caitlin only showed interest in meeting one person: Cynthia.
She deeply admired Cynthia's dedication and strength, and wanted to learn from her. The two ended up forming a solid friendship.
The battle between Lucian and Caitlin was a contest of strategies and psychic powers.
The match was spectacular. Caitlin was on the verge of losing control several times, but Darach intervened each time to calm her.
Thanks to her psychic ability, Caitlin achieved a narrow victory over Lucian.
If it had only been about the strength of their Pokémon, Lucian would have won. However, Caitlin used her telepathic ability to tip the balance in her favor.
The final match of the day was between Diantha from Kalos and Shauntal from Unova.
It was the first time two top seeds from different regions faced each other in this tournament.
Both were charismatic and powerful women, making the battle a must-see event.
Diantha's star Pokémon was Gardevoir, a perfect reflection of her elegant personality.
The duel was close, but the versatility of Diantha's team allowed her to overcome Shauntal and advance to the quarterfinals.
With the end of this match, the eight finalists of the Sinnoh tournament were determined.
Hoenn stood out with three qualified competitors, filling their leader, Juan, with pride.
Even if none of them reached the podium, Hoenn's performance was already remarkable.
Kanto and Johto managed to place Lorelei and Will in the quarterfinals, once again showing the strength of these historic regions.
Cynthia was the only local hope for the Sinnoh region.
The Unova region only had Caitlin in the next stage. Though powerful, her lack of control remained an obstacle.
Finally, Kalos advanced with Diantha, an actress who would become her region's champion.
Each of the finalists represented not only their region, but also a unique combat style that would shape the future of the League.
(End of chapter)