Chapter 763 - 762: The End of the Round of 64
Cain discreetly greeted Steven and Phoebe, who were sitting comfortably on the couch, and then positioned himself next to the old Matsuda, watching through the window at the giant screen displaying the battle assignments.
The round of the top 128 switched to a format with a limit of three Pokémon per trainer.
Unlike the previous rounds, where multiple battles took place simultaneously on several fields, now there would only be two active battlefields. Additionally, these would be separated by a considerable distance to avoid interference between them.
The new format allowed spectators to observe the battles more closely. This increased media exposure was a dream for many trainers, who longed for public recognition and mass attention.
It was the first step toward fame and a unique opportunity in their careers.
Just one more victory separated them from entering the top 64. From that phase onward, trainers would receive rewards from the League and an official certificate with their position in the tournament.
This certificate was a key resource for those seeking a more promising future. Earning a high position in an event organized by the five main regions of the world could open countless doors, regardless of the field they wished to pursue.
Therefore, the trainers who had made it this far were beginning to give their all. Cain quickly found his place in the matchups. His opponent was not one of the favored trainers.
Within minutes, the Tournament system completed all the battle assignments.
The old Matsuda furrowed his brow. Although neither Cain nor Steven, both favorites from the Hoenn region, would face other favorites from different regions, one of the ten Hoenn representatives had unfortunately drawn a rival of that caliber.