After the announcer's words faded, the venue fell silent for a moment. After about two or three seconds, the audience suddenly came to their senses, rising to their feet to applaud and cheer loudly!
Although they had cheered for Trinity during the match, once it was over and they had recovered from the shadow of the red Gyarados, the contestant they most recognized and who was the crowd favorite was still Natsui.
Just as most people had confidently predicted before the competition, it was Natsui who ultimately won.
The applause and cheers came like a tidal wave. Natsui stood in the trainer's box, a smile on his face, waving to the crowd around him.
From his perspective, he could clearly see the continuous fireworks in the sky, the audience applauding and celebrating in the stands, and countless colorful flags and ribbons fluttering in the wind on the walls below!
Such a scene was truly thrilling. No matter how many times he saw it, he would never get tired of it...
The excitement continued for quite some time before the announcer's voice was heard again.
"Next, please welcome contestant Natsui to the front of the awards platform!"
According to the competition's procedure, the next part was naturally the awards ceremony. If it were anyone else, they would probably have to return to the hallway through the contestant channel and then take the stairs to reach the ceremonial platform.
But Natsui did the opposite, deciding to put on a bit of a show this time!
He beckoned to the red Gyarados, which swam back to him. As its massive head lowered, Natsui took a few steps forward, left the trainer's box, and stood directly on its head!
Before people could realize what he was about to do, the red Gyarados swam straight towards the water below the ceremonial platform. Then, its entire body slowly rose from the water, higher and higher, until finally, like an elevator, its huge head surpassed the platform itself!
Countless tiny streams of water trickled down from between its scales, like miniature waterfalls.
At this time on the ceremonial platform, besides the High Priestess Maya seated in the main position, there were six other girls dressed in long white gauze dresses, holding ceremonial fans, and dressed as festival attendants, standing on either side. In addition to them, there was Officer Jenny and a dozen other police officers, acting as guards around them!
The red Gyarados, still carrying the lingering might of the battle, startled everyone around, including the police officers, the moment it appeared!
Especially when faced with those blood-red, terrifying eyes, these people subconsciously took several steps back, their panic clearly written on their faces!
Only High Priestess Maya and Officer Jenny remained in place, evidently not intimidated by the red Gyarados.
From their reactions, there was naturally no need to say much about Officer Jenny; no matter how big the incident, it was rare to see them panic. And Maya was clearly no ordinary person either. Although her expression showed a hint of alarm, she still did not leave her seat. It could only be said that she was worthy of being the High Priestess, possessing considerable courage!
And from the perspective of the audience in other directions, the red Gyarados's massive body was now leaning against the wall, with its huge head exposed, like a giant about to break through at any moment!
Natsui first scanned the area, then jumped down from the red Gyarados's head, landing steadily on the ceremonial platform.
He took out a Poké Ball and recalled the red Gyarados. With the terrifying monster gone, everyone felt the pressure suddenly lift. Not only did the invisible mountain weighing on their hearts disappear, but it seemed even the air had become fresher!
Maya stood up again and walked over to Natsui.
"Mr. Natsui, congratulations on winning the Whirl Cup. On behalf of the people of the Whirl Islands, I am sincerely delighted by your victory and thank you for the wonderful matches you've brought us! Since your participation, we have witnessed you defeat all your opponents with your powerful strength. The title of champion is truly well-deserved for you!"
"Not at all..." Natsui smiled. "I just performed relatively well. There were many excellent trainers who also helped me grow a lot."
Up close, Natsui found that this woman was not only very beautiful but also had a very good figure. Her skin was particularly fair, which, combined with her long purple hair, Greek-style attire, and the scepter in her hand, gave him a sense of déjà vu of Athena from 'Saint Seiya'.
Maya offered a few more congratulations, and while speaking, she was also sizing up Natsui.
This handsome Indigo Conference champion looked to be about her age. To think he had achieved so much at such a young age. Including this victory, he had already won championships in three different regions, which was truly amazing.
Especially that ferocious, domineering, and majestic red Gyarados of his—it was just ridiculously strong.
Returning from her thoughts, she saw that Natsui was still looking at her. She smiled slightly and gestured to the side.
"Now, I will present you with the awards and bestow the Blessing of the Sea. Please move to stand on that platform first."
Natsui took a few steps forward and came to a prepared high platform. When he stood there and turned to look around, he had a perfect panoramic view of the entire stadium!
Although he was looking at the same scenery, due to the different angle, the feeling Natsui had standing here was distinctly different from when he was in the trainer's box!
How to put it? Looking from here was even more exhilarating. Not only did it give a different kind of realization, but it also truly made one aware that they were the victor of this tournament!
At this time, Maya and four female attendants walked up to him.
Natsui looked down and saw that each of the four attendants was holding a silver tray, and on the trays were three different items.
Maya introduced them to Natsui, "These four items are the medal, the trophy, the prize money, and the prize for this Winner's Cup—the Mystic Water. And all of these now belong to you."
As she spoke, the four attendants stepped forward in turn, presenting the items on their trays to Natsui.
Maya first picked up the medal and personally placed it around Natsui's neck. The medal looked dazzlingly golden, and he wasn't sure if it was made of real gold. Due to the angle, he could only see the front of the medal, which was engraved with a whirlpool pattern.
Afterward, Maya handed a heavy golden trophy and a check for one million in prize money to Natsui.
After saying thank you, Natsui's gaze naturally fell on the last item, the Mystic Water.
Compared to symbolic items like the medal and trophy, the Mystic Water, which could enhance a Pokémon's move power, was undoubtedly much more important!
In fact, long before he had even won the championship, he had already decided who he would give this Mystic Water to.
He currently only had three Water-type Pokémon. Compared to Blastoise, which had been relegated to a leisure lineup, or the red Gyarados, which didn't battle often, if Suicune were to hold this water droplet, it would undoubtedly be much more effective.
This way, if he encountered any other legendary Pokémon in his future travels, Suicune's chances of winning would naturally be greatly increased with the Mystic Water.
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