Pokemon: As Cynthia's Fiance

Chapter 189: Challenge

"What a wonderful battle! I believe the audience here and watching at home have truly feasted their eyes today!"

The Host stepped forward, his voice booming through the speakers.

"Let's congratulate Miss Sabrina for her successful challenge and for becoming the new Unova Champion!"

"At the same time, let us give a round of applause to Mr. Alder, who has worked hard and held the title for so many years!"

The audience cheered respectfully. Alder, face red but smiling, took the microphone first.

Although he had lost, he harbored no negativity.

On the contrary, he felt relieved to finally unload the heavy burden of the Championship.

He gave a gracious speech, looking back on the past and wishing the region a bright future.

The people of Unova, grateful for his years of protection, gave him a thunderous standing ovation.

Then, the Host turned to the victor.

"Miss Sabrina," the Host said, handing her the microphone.

"You have fought through the Elite Four and defeated a legend to win the title of Regional Champion! I believe you must be very emotional right now. Is there anything you want to say to your supporters?"

The audience fell silent, focusing entirely on the mysterious psychic.

They wanted to know what kind of Champion she would be.

In the VIP box, Sam, Cynthia, and Diantha watched intently.

Sabrina took the microphone. She didn't look at the camera. She didn't look at the audience.

She looked up, her gaze locking directly onto Sam in the guest seating.

"I can understand why you chose her before," Sabrina said, her voice cold but vibrating with intensity.

"I wasn't standing at the same height. I wasn't 'qualified.'"

"But now, I am a Champion."

She pointed a finger toward the VIP box, specifically at Cynthia.

"I will prove to you that I am stronger than her! I will participate in the World Championship Series, and I will take the Number One rank!"

"I don't need permission. I will prove that only the strongest is worthy of standing by your side. The strong should be with the strong!"

Silence.

The venue, filled with tens of thousands of people, fell dead silent.

Stronger than her? Worthy of standing by your side?

Countless eyes turned toward the VIP box.

There sat Sam, Diantha, and Cynthia.

Two women and one man.

Although no names were mentioned, it wasn't hard to guess.

The tension between the new Champion and the Sinnoh Champion was palpable.

In an instant, the stadium erupted into gossip and noise.

Faced with Sabrina's public declaration of war, Sam sat frozen.

He felt a cold sweat on his back.

He secretly glanced at Cynthia beside him.

He expected her to be furious. Instead, Cynthia wasn't throwing a tantrum.

She stood up slowly, her eyes burning with intense, possessive fire.

She stared back at Sabrina.

Whether Sabrina could hear her or not, Cynthia spoke firmly, her voice low and dangerous.

"Sabrina. Don't waste your time. You lost one you will again."

"The First Place rank is mine. And he is mine."

"I don't share. And you will never take him away."

Diantha, sitting on the other side, felt the sparks flying between the two women.

Ah, Diantha thought, finally understanding.

So that's why Cynthia said Sabrina was an enemy. It isn't just about battling. It's a war for love.

Diantha shook her head, amused but relieved she wasn't involved.

'Men are trouble. I'm glad I'm just here to watch.'

The video of Sabrina's bold declaration went viral instantly. The entire Pokémon world was buzzing.

@TrainerRedFan: "Wait, did Sabrina just confess to Professor Samuel on live TV?"

@SinnohQueen: "She's challenging Cynthia! Oh my god, it's a battle for the Professor!"

@LonelyBrock: "It makes no sense! It's bad enough he took the Goddess Cynthia, but now even Miss Sabrina wants him? Leave some for the rest of us!"

@MovieStarLover: "I noticed Miss Diantha was there too, but she looked like she was just enjoying the drama. At least one Champion is safe!"

@BattleJunkie: "Ranking Match is going to be insane. Unova Champ vs Sinnoh Champ. This is the pinnacle of life!"

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Opelucid City.

While the world was distracted by the drama of the Championship battle, a darker plot had reached its conclusion.

The Opelucid Gym, a landmark of the city and a fortress of Dragon-types, lay in ruins. Smoke billowed from the shattered roof.

Drayden, the powerful Gym Leader, lay defeated amidst the rubble.

Ghetsis, the leader of Team Plasma, held a strange, ancient device in his hands.

The DNA Splicers.

"Giovanni," Ghetsis said, his voice trembling with manic excitement.

"Thank you for the information and the support."

Giovanni, standing amidst the chaos in his pristine suit, chuckled darkly.

"Heh. Ghetsis, I hope you won't disappoint me now that you have what you want."

"Don't worry!" Ghetsis licked his dry lips, staring at the Splicers.

"I know exactly what to do."

"Let's go," Giovanni said, waving his hand.

He signaled Maxie and Archie, and the Team Rocket trio vanished into the shadows, their role as facilitators complete.

Ghetsis watched them leave, then turned his gaze toward the wilderness.

"Next step... the Giant Chasm!"

"We will capture the Ice Dragon, Kyurem! With the Splicers, we will fuse it and conquer the entire Unova Region!"

With a maniacal laugh, Ghetsis led his Team Plasma troops away, leaving the devastated Opelucid Gym behind them.

The storm was coming.

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