Chapter 330 - 330: World Rankings, a Hero?

Once the Masters Eight lineup was officially decided, the powerful Trainers who had failed to qualify still had another round of matches ahead of them to determine their final world rankings.

In other words, there was still one more round of competition before the Masters Eight tournament itself began.

As for the final Masters Eight tournament, its venue had been moved to the Hoenn region.

Perhaps this was because Hoenn had more Trainers in the Masters Eight than any other region.

Naturally, as Hoenn's Champion, Aiden immediately began making arrangements.

He delegated the preparations to Elite Four member Drake, who would coordinate with the other Elite Four members and Gym Leaders throughout the region.

The venue was set for Ever Grande City.

As a city accustomed to hosting major tournaments and ceremonies, its stadium was large enough to accommodate more than a hundred thousand spectators.

The first round of the Masters Eight would still use a three-on-three format.

Only after the four semifinalists were determined would the tournament switch to full six-on-six battles.

And soon, the first-round matchups were announced!

World Coronation Tournament — Masters Eight, First Round

Hoenn Champion Aiden vs. Kalos Champion Diantha!

Galar Champion Leon vs. Hoenn Vice Champion Steven!

Sinnoh Champion Cynthia vs. Hoenn Vice Champion Wallace!

Unova dark horse N vs. Kanto Champion Lance!

Looking at the matchups, Aiden couldn't help but purse his lips.

Well.

Steven had drawn Leon.

That was practically a guaranteed loss.

There was almost no other possible outcome!

As for Wallace facing Cynthia...

He would most likely lose as well.

The only matchup whose result Aiden genuinely couldn't predict was N versus Lance.

Which of those two would emerge victorious?

At the same time, the latest world rankings were released.

Since the Masters Eight had yet to battle one another, positions one through eight remained undecided.

World No. 9 — Kanto Vice Champion Lorelei!

World No. 10 — Galar Dragon Gym Leader Raihan!

World No. 11 — Unova Champion Alder!

World No. 12 — Sinnoh Pokémon Trainer Tobias!

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Aiden didn't bother looking too closely at the remaining rankings.

Still, Lorelei being ranked ninth meant that in the next tournament, she might be able to challenge Lance directly.

And who knew?

Perhaps she really could knock Lance out of the Masters Eight and take his place!

Aiden sighed inwardly.

Lance, Lance...

Had you really fallen so far that you might not even be able to hold onto a Masters Eight position anymore?

Was this really the mighty Lance, Kanto's strongest Pokémon G-Man?

Your prestige was disappearing by the second!

After lamenting Lance's situation for a moment, Aiden prepared to return to Hoenn.

After all, the upcoming Masters Eight tournament would be held on his home turf.

As Champion, he needed to return and prepare for the grand event.

Moreover, three Trainers representing the Hoenn League had entered the Masters Eight at once.

The entire region was practically boiling over with excitement.

Some arrangements naturally had to be made to deal with the enormous public enthusiasm.

However, just as Aiden boarded a plane back to Hoenn—

Shortly after the aircraft entered the clouds, he sensed an unusual presence.

Aiden immediately activated his psychic powers.

His perception pierced through layer after layer of white clouds.

There—

A gigantic white dragon was staring intensely at him!

It was one of Unova's legendary Tao Trio—

Reshiram!

The legendary Pokémon known as the Dragon of Truth!

Ding! Reshiram's current attributes are as follows:

Pokémon: Reshiram

Divine Authority: God of Truth

Level: 100

Ability: Turboblaze

Type: Dragon/Fire

Potential: Rainbow

Bond Evolution: Not unlocked

Mega Evolution: Not unlocked

Moves: Dragon Breath, Ancient Power, Noble Roar, Extrasensory, Dragon Pulse, Fusion Flare, Fire Blast, Blue Flare, Outrage, Imprison, Fire Fang...

Friendship: 200

Background: One of the three legendary dragons devoted to pursuing and establishing truth. It favors those capable of creating a true and genuine future. It possesses the mythical blue flames said to be capable of burning everything to ashes. Having heard countless stories of the host's heroic deeds recently, it has now come searching for him.

Interests: Pursuing truth, protecting truth.

Looking at the Reshiram that had suddenly appeared, Aiden's eyes lit up with excitement.

But at that very moment—

Reshiram seemed to sense something else.

It abruptly turned its head.

Then—

A dark figure descended from the clouds!

Who else could it possibly be but Reshiram's counterpart—

The Dragon of Ideals, Zekrom!

Seeing yet another legendary dragon appear, Aiden immediately moved.

He vanished directly from the first-class cabin of the aircraft!

Both the black and white dragons had clearly come specifically for him.

If he remained aboard the plane, the other passengers might get caught up in whatever was about to happen.

It was better for him to face the two dragons personally.

Soon, Aiden appeared outside the aircraft.

At the same time, Zekrom's enormous black form emerged from the clouds!

Ding! Zekrom's current attributes are as follows:

Pokémon: Zekrom

Divine Authority: God of Ideals

Level: 100

Ability: Teravolt

Type: Dragon/Electric

Potential: Rainbow

Bond Evolution: Not unlocked

Mega Evolution: Not unlocked

Moves: Dragon Breath, Ancient Power, Noble Roar, Extrasensory, Dragon Pulse, Fusion Bolt, Thunderbolt, Bolt Strike, Thunder, Outrage, Imprison, Thunder Fang...

Friendship: 200

Background: One of the three legendary dragons devoted to pursuing ideals. It favors those capable of turning dreams into reality and possesses lightning powerful enough to burn everything to ashes. Having heard of the host's widespread reputation as a hero, it has now come searching for him.

Interests: Pursuing ideals, creating ideals.

Now—

The black and white dragons had gathered together!

Reshiram and Zekrom hovered before Aiden at the same time.

Aiden gazed eagerly at the two legendary dragons before him and smiled.

"I really didn't expect the two of you to come looking for me yourselves."

"Otherwise, I was actually planning to head to Unova after some time and search for you."

Hearing this, Reshiram—the Dragon of Truth—was the first to speak.

"Aiden."

"Recently, I have heard countless tales of your deeds as a hero. That is why I came to find you of my own accord."

"You possess tremendous power, yet you also possess absolute control over that power."

"Truth is what exists before us."

"You rose step by step until you reached the summit of strength."

"That is your truth."

Reshiram looked directly at Aiden.

"So I have come to you because I wish to lend you my strength—"

"And become your partner."

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