Chapter 786 780: Forces from All Sides Arrive

"I see that everyone has come."

A smile appeared on Ethan's face.

Among those present were former battle companions and also former rivals.

Now that everyone had gathered in the same place, the atmosphere was inevitably a little subtle.

But, after all, all those things from the past had been nothing more than small episodes on the path of growth.

Now, each of them represented a different force, and all of them had entered a completely new role.

At the same time, it could also be seen that Ethan's current status was no longer simple at all, because the presence of all of them there also represented a stance.

"Ethan, you really..."

Looking at Ethan standing on the stage, Kyle opened his mouth, but in the end, he only slowly shook his head.

Back then, all of them had practically started from the same point.

And now, after such a short time, the difference between them was already so enormous?

He was still struggling to break through to the professional level, while Ethan's strength was already enough to compete in the Elite Tournament.

"Brother, I think the two of us feel exactly the same."

Marcus, deeply identifying with him, patted Kyle on the shoulder.

"Forget it, better not talk about that. Today is a great day for Ethan. This is my congratulatory gift. The truth is that it has been delayed quite a bit, but right now is the best time to give it to you."

Kyle shook his head and, immediately afterward, took out his gift and handed it to Ethan.

Kyle, a lover of wilderness survival, suited that "wild" style very well. Unlike the others, whose gifts came wrapped in elegant boxes, his was directly a Poké Ball.

From how it looked, it seemed that the Pokémon inside was his gift.

Seeing that, the others also began handing Ethan their own gifts, while exchanging a few words with him.

"Charrzz!"

Right in the middle of the authorization ceremony, a dragon roar was suddenly heard in the sky.

Immediately afterward, an enormous draconic figure wrapped in flames crossed the firmament.

"It's Charizard!"

"Who has arrived?"

Seeing that Charizard, which emitted an extremely powerful presence, some of those present showed more tense faces.

It was enough to see how the Pokémon around them became alert to realize that this Charizard had to be extraordinarily strong.

"Charrzz!"

Hearing the voice of the Charizard flying in the sky, Ethan's own Charizard also let out an excited cry.

"Wait... there is someone riding on that Charizard!"

"My God! Isn't that Champion Leo Cross?!"

"Yes, there's no doubt! It's Champion Leo Cross with his main Charizard!"

At that moment, someone in the crowd suddenly let out a cry of astonishment.

As one of the highest forces of the League, Champion Leo's prestige was something absolutely unquestionable.

No one would ever have imagined that they could see one of the Champions of the Daleron League right there.

"Champion Leo Cross..."

"Someone truly important has come."

Looking at the figure in the sky, Kyle and the others also exchanged a glance with Ethan, gave him a greeting, and then were accompanied inside the Gym.

As soon as it became known that Champion Leo had arrived, the entire stadium erupted into commotion.

Who exactly was Ethan Black, for even Champion Leo to come personally to congratulate him?

The information implied in that was too explosive, to the point that some people in charge of the forces present showed extremely serious expressions.

If it was confirmed that Ethan had a special relationship with Champion Leo, then all of them would have to completely reevaluate Ethan's value.

"So it really is Leo Cross..."

Examiner Damian's gaze became even more complex.

According to the data, was Ethan not, in theory, a simple civilian?

Now it seemed that Ethan's origin was not simple at all, and that they would definitely have to examine him again.

"Master Leo, you have come."

Ethan also hurried to go meet him.

And the way he addressed Champion Leo made everyone's eyes open wide.

Master?

Ethan was Champion Leo's student?!

"Sunny Day... The truth is, I should have imagined it earlier."

"When it comes to sunny weather, the strongest is Champion Leo Cross."

"The reason Ethan has managed to reach so much in this field must undoubtedly be Champion Leo's guidance."

After the initial shock, some spectators reacted and began to comment on it, not without a hint of envy.

After all, having the guidance of a League Champion! If any of them also had the direct guidance of a champion, their strength would surely rise a level in one go.

"Your Pokémon Gym... truly is a magnificent place."

Champion Leo nodded in satisfaction, while his gaze swept over the surroundings.

Before, from the sky, while flying over the place, he had observed the land from above and taken in all of Solaria Town at a glance.

And he also liked that land very much.

"All of this is also thanks to Master's guidance."

Ethan smiled slightly. As the highest authority in the study of sunny weather, Champion Leo had helped him a great deal in that aspect.

At the same time, both the Pokémon Gym and Solaria Town and the Solar Farm had also been built by taking as reference many layouts from the Sunny Weather Research Institute in Solaris City.

Hearing Ethan's words, Champion Leo first nodded, then shook his head slightly, and the two smiled at each other.

The relationship between them was both teacher and friend; in reality, their bond was not as simple as that of ordinary teachers and students.

"This is the gift I brought for you."

Afterward, Champion Leo also handed him an exquisitely prepared gift box.

Naturally, all gazes were caught by it. After all, a gift delivered by a League Champion could not be something ordinary.

"Thank you, Master."

Ethan received the box and, in turn, had Champion Leo accompanied inside the Gym.

Afterward, the authorization ceremony continued.

After Champion Leo's appearance, the prominence of everyone else who had come to congratulate him was completely eclipsed.

However, precisely because of Champion Leo's presence, some forces that were still hesitating also began sending their congratulations.

Even some of the forces that had not come in person, upon learning what was happening at the place, hurriedly entrusted some of those present to deliver an additional congratulatory gift in their name.

This inauguration of the Solaria Town Gym could be said to have reached an unprecedented level of liveliness, leaving an extremely deep impression on everyone. Looking at the entire League, what other Gym opening ceremony had ever had such an impressive display as the Solaria Town Gym's?

But it was not over yet...

Just as the ceremony was about to conclude, a flock of Pidgeot descended over the sky of Solaria Town.

And, upon seeing who was riding on the Pidgeot leading the group, the entire place once again fell into a new wave of astonishment.

All of them were uniformly wearing the attire of the Pokémon Researchers Guild, and the person at the front made everyone show an expression of absolute surprise.

The great president of the Pokémon Researchers Guild of the Daleron League had personally come!

But, when they remembered Ethan's identity as a Pokémon Professor, they also felt a certain relief.

Although it was still surprising that the great president of the Guild had come personally, it was not something completely impossible to accept either.

After all, Ethan had already become a representative figure within the Guild itself, carrying the title of the youngest Pokémon Professor in history. On an occasion like this, it was impossible for the Guild not to appear.

And, with the final appearance of the Pokémon Researchers Guild, that opening ceremony ended in an absolutely perfect way.