Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

However, if there is a champion in the region, then after challenging the Four Heavenly Kings, one will need to challenge the champion present.

For example, cyan and crimson.

Qinglv was the first to clear the Four Heavenly Kings and sit on the throne representing the champion.

Less than five minutes later, Crimson also successfully defeated the Elite Four. He needs to defeat Blue Green to become the champion of the Kanto region.

People only remember Crimson, who became the champion after defeating Green, and Green, who held the title of champion for five minutes.

But they overlooked it.

The Four Heavenly Kings.

Two people beat the game twice within five minutes...

cough cough.

Far away.

As the door slowly opened.

This time, instead of turning on all the spotlights in the hall as before, a soft beam of light shone on one of the people.

that person.

Sitting in a wheelchair.

It is none other than the current president of the Sinnoh League and the champion of the Sinnoh region, Ingoor Alexander!

Xia Yan, who was holding onto the door, turned around and glanced at Cynthia standing behind him.

Cynthia nodded slightly to Xia Yan.

I took a deep breath.

Xia Yan strode inside.

"It's here! It's finally coming!"

"I never expected that after defeating Cynthia, I would win another championship."

"By the way, has Sinnoh ever had a champion before? How come I never knew?"

"Don't worry, you're not the only one who doesn't know."

"Elite Four member Xia Yan has already demonstrated sufficient strength, but almost every one of his Pokémon is currently in poor condition. If he were to battle the Champion again, I'm afraid..."

"..."

Despite Xia Yan having already demonstrated considerable strength.

It also gained the approval of almost everyone in the live stream.

At this moment, however, most people inevitably have doubts about whether Xia Yan can defeat the Sinnoh champion.

in case.

Xia Yan is still in his prime.

Then people might still have a lot of confidence in him.

But the road to becoming a champion is just too difficult.

Xia Yan used the most difficult method to advance towards the highest goal.

This is inherently a very difficult thing.

The reason why there hasn't been any news of a challenger to the "Road to the Championship" in the league for the past ten years or so is because it's just too difficult.

But his performance, his attitude and state of mind were already excellent.

"Xia Yan."

Sitting in a wheelchair, Inger's face was somewhat pale, but he always had a warm smile on his face, giving people a feeling of being bathed in a spring breeze.

"President."

Xia Yan called out softly.

He did not express any disappointment or discouragement at the prospect of facing another powerful opponent.

"As your senior, seeing you here fills me with both joy and a touch of melancholy."

Inger looked on with a sigh.

"How many years has it been? How many years has it been since anyone from Sinnoh has stepped into this temple?"

talking.

Inger looked around the hall.

My gaze swept across the hall's ornate pillars, the murals engraved with the ancient legends of Sinnoh, and the throne representing the highest level of power in the Sinnoh region...

Seeing Yin Ge'er's sighing expression, Xia Yan had a thought.

He tentatively asked, "President... seems quite familiar with this place?"

"of course."

Yin Ge'er made no attempt to hide anything; instead, she nodded with an even brighter smile:

"Because in Sinnoh, the last person to get here was me."

Upon hearing this...

Xia Yan's eyes widened slightly as she looked at Yin Ge'er, who was sitting in a wheelchair and looked sickly, with a hint of disbelief.

Only those who have truly walked the "Road to Victory" can achieve this.

Only then will you understand just how difficult this path truly is.

Even though Xia Yan had made ample preparations and was full of confidence before he started, he still couldn't help but feel immense pressure when he actually embarked on this path and faced the trainers who appeared in front of him.

in particular.

The pressure was even greater when facing top-tier trainers like Aryu, Daiyo, Kikuno, and Cynthia.

He not only had to ensure victory over his opponents.

We must also preserve our strength as much as possible, so that every battle doesn't become our last.

Even so.

When he walked up to Ingore.

Almost none of the spirits he carried were still capable of fighting.

But now.

The man in front of him, sitting in a wheelchair and who had never shown his strength, was actually someone who had climbed to the top of the championship through the "Road to Champions".

As soon as Inger said these words, the live stream room, which was broadcasting the whole thing, exploded with excitement.

“I remember now! It’s him! It’s him from back then! Igor Alexander!”

"I remember now! Grass, grass, grass, grass-type Elite Four member!"

"I thought he had disappeared."

"But he has changed so much."

"..."

Some of the older trainers who were not usually speaking in the live stream suddenly appeared at this moment.

Their appearance finally made it clear who this chairman was.

As the president of Sinnoh, Ingoor has limited opportunities to appear in public due to health reasons.

In most cases.

Kikuno handled all the matters on his behalf.

This also led to Kikuno's strong aversion to revealing his identity in non-public settings.

just.

No one knows why Inger became the way he is now.

After a brief moment of surprise, Xia Yan quickly recovered.

He took a deep look at the smiling Inger and sighed, "It seems that the president was quite a spirited young man when he was young."

Are you full of vigor and high spirits?

Upon hearing Xia Yan's lyrics, Yin Ge'er's eyes briefly wavered.

He seemed to be recalling some cherished moments from his youth.

After slowly regaining his senses, he smiled and shook his head.

"No, it's just because my companions are better at prolonged battles. Besides, the Four Heavenly Kings back then..."

As he spoke, he paused again.

Weren't those Four Heavenly Kings back then the same old Four Heavenly Kings?

Ryuichi Hoshino and the others.

Only now.

It seems that these veteran superstars are no longer around.

It's unclear whether Kikuno became one of the Four Heavenly Kings first, or whether Ingor became the champion first.

Perhaps... the two are of the same generation?

"In terms of explosiveness, brilliance, and potential, I am no match for you," Inger said sincerely.

Unable to get a response from Xia Yan, he continued:

"I originally thought that the future of Sinnoh would be in the hands of people like Cynthia, Big Leaf, and Gosho."

"I never expected to get involved halfway through," Xia Yan grinned.

“Yes.” Inger echoed, looking at Xia Yan, “Your performance has exceeded my expectations time and time again. I never imagined that you would be the first person to get here.”

If it weren't for Xia Yan.