Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

A cloak fluttering in the wind, a resolute face.

The newcomer was none other than the "new king" of the capital region, the dignified "Dragon King" Yulongdu!

at the same time.

Roar--!

A loud roar came from another direction.

Its momentum was in no way inferior to that of Dragonite.

Its rough, deep purple skin, its ferocious and terrifying dragon head, and its scarlet scythe reflecting a chilling glint.

Garchomp!

And on its back.

There were two people standing there.

A fair-skinned man with golden hair flowing freely in the strong wind, exuding a dashing and fearless air, Tong Ren, with a hint of worry, swept his gaze across the entire scene. When he saw Xia Yan riding on the back of a magnificent black horse, the worry in his almond-shaped eyes vanished, and a bright smile appeared on his lips.

The other one, looking terrified, stood behind her, clutching her black trench coat tightly, as if afraid to look down.

These two were naturally Cynthia and Sonia, who rushed over immediately after seeing the commotion in Hammerlocke.

"Watari Champion!"

"Cynthia!"

Upon seeing the two who had quickly arrived, the crowd below erupted in cheers once again.

Good guy.

Looking at the lineup in Hammerlocke City now, it feels like a dream.

Xia Yan, the champion of the "strongest young generation"!

"The Strongest Dragon Tamer" Dragon King Crossing Champion!

Daigo, the "most handsome and richest" champion!

"The Strongest Undefeated Myth" - Dan Di Champion!

and also.

Cynthia and Lorelei are champions in every way!

What an amazing lineup!

It is no exaggeration to say that there were six trainers with "champion" level skills present.

With this configuration, what is there to fear from Wuji Tai?

With such a configuration, even the entire league would find it difficult to come up with a second system that can completely rival it.

Perhaps only the older generation of champions and legends could gather together and put them to a match.

call--

Dragonite's seemingly small wings stretched out, creating a surge of air currents, and its body came to an abrupt halt in front of Xia Yan and the others.

"What's going on?" Du asked, frowning.

Along the way, he had already witnessed the destruction of the entire city of Hammerlocke.

pat-

Sonia jumped off Garchomp's back, her face pale and panting, as she ran up in her little leather boots.

"Sonia, what brings you here?" Dandi asked his childhood sweetheart with a hint of worry.

Those present were all top-tier trainers, yet they all felt helpless against Eterna. Sonia, a researcher, truly lacked even the ability to protect herself.

Cynthia landed next to him and nodded slightly to Xia Yan.

winter--!

Before she could speak, Sonia jumped and flicked Dandi's forehead.

With his hands on his hips and still catching his breath, he said irritably, "You idiot, don't you have a brain?! You dare to challenge 'Dark Night' one-on-one?"

After being tapped by Sonia, Dan could only chuckle awkwardly, unsure of how to respond.

He could only reply somewhat awkwardly, "I'm the champion of the Gallar region, I..."

"So what if you're the champion? Does being a champion make you invincible? Does being a champion mean you can knowingly go to your death?" Sonia got angry when she heard Dandi say that.

She had already seen the scene of Dan Di clashing with Wujitana in some live streams and video clips online.

although.

People online have given high praise to D'Antoni's behavior, saying things like, "Only a champion like this can put people at ease."

But for Sonia, all she felt was worry and lingering fear.

Upon hearing this...

Dandi pursed his lips, his expression gradually becoming serious. He grasped Sonia's shoulders with both hands, leaned down slightly to look into her eyes, and said very earnestly:

"Sonia. I am the champion!"

Although they seem to be repeating the same words, the meanings they convey are completely different.

Sonia was taken aback.

Staring blankly at the serious-looking Dan Emperor, he opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

The title of champion is just too heavy for her right now.

Her bright eyes welled up with tears, her trembling eyelids blinked, and two streaks of tears slid down her fair cheeks.

She didn't say anything more.

But he nodded emphatically in agreement to Dan Di.

If you are the "champion", then I will be the strongest support behind the "champion"!

but.

Their antics eased the previously tense atmosphere considerably.

"Alright, you two can be all lovey-dovey in private, don't do it at this time, okay?"

Seeing that everyone else seemed unsure of what to do or say, Xia Yan had no choice but to step forward himself.

Two blushes appeared on Sonia's face.

"Cough cough—cough cough cough—" Dan Di could only keep coughing.

Cynthia stepped forward and patted Sonia on the shoulder as a gesture of comfort.

Kona also joined in the comforting.

Then, looking at the three girls, Sonia, and the straight men, Lance, Daigo, and Leon, they were all at a loss for words.

Fortunately.

Sonia and Cynthia knew their limits.

After briefly calming herself down, Sonia quickly said, "Xia Yan, we've found the place where the 'King of Sword and Shield' sleeps. It is indeed in the Slumbering Forest. Sister Cynthia even translated the text on the stone tablet there."

Sword and Shield King!

Emperor Dan was startled.

Legend has it that when the 'Dark Night' appeared three thousand years ago, it was the 'King of Sword and Shield' who defeated it, allowing the Galar region to continue.

If we can find the 'King of Sword and Shield', perhaps this crisis can be resolved smoothly.

Cynthia nodded, then added with a frown, "But we didn't find the 'King of Sword and Shield's' token; it looks like it was taken by someone."

Did you take it?

Emperor Dan's heart sank.

Xia Yan's expression was strange.

A token?

The rotten sword and shield had been taken away, but now they were in his hands.

But yeah.

Xia Yan had already tried it; the rotten sword and shield didn't react at all when he held them in his hands.

Just as Cong Youbing was holding it, he saw two golden patterns appear on the sword and shield.

otherwise.

If he could summon Cangxiang and Zangmarante, he would have done so long ago.

If all else fails...

Xia Yan was already prepared to call in the main force.

only.

Zacian and Zamazenta, after all, had experience fighting against Eterna, and their fighting style was relatively peaceful, without much destructive power.

If you just randomly replaced it with another mythical beast.

Even if Groudon, Rayquaza, and Giratina successfully subdue Eternatus, there probably wouldn't be a single intact place left in the entire Motostoke City.

Of course.

the most important is.

Xia Yan was unsure what Suzuki had done to Mukita.

If it happens like the liberation of Hoopa, it could affect other legendary Pokémon.

Wouldn't the more he shouts, the harder it would be to control the situation?

Therefore, Xia Yan needs to test the waters first.

“Even without the so-called ‘King of Sword and Shield,’ we are not incapable of defeating it, are we?” Wataru said in a deep voice.

He could clearly sense that the powerful Eternatus from before was also a Dragon-type Pokémon.