Pokémon: Dreams Come True Starting in Sinnoh

Chapter 141 Victory, Another Doubles Match About to Begin

One wrong step leads to another.

The moment Melissa subconsciously believed that Ash's Night Patrol could continue using Nightshade even after she disappeared, her defeat was already inevitable.

If the will-o'-the-wisps used to counter the protective shield can be maintained normally, the Night Patrol Spirit will have a hard time breaking through its defenses.

However, when faced with a ghost balloon whose back was turned and whose power was being used to attack a phantom, the Night Patrol Spirit's attack lived up to expectations and successfully shot down the ghost balloon. Melissa and the ghost balloon then had no chance to use their ghost fire shield a second time and were cleanly defeated.

0 is better than 3

Ash achieved a perfect record in this gym battle.

"I never expected that Ash could defeat Melissa's two Pokémon with just his first time partnering with Focalid. It's amazing."

In the audience, Dawn couldn't help but sigh as he watched Melissa hand the gym badge to Ash.

"Wow, he's a complete genius."

After hearing Xiao Guang's words, Xiao Gang couldn't help but turn to look at her, his eyes flashing with hesitation and uncertainty, but in the end he still spoke:

"Hmm... if you only look at Ash's current performance, you would subconsciously come to this conclusion, right? But actually, Ash isn't a naturally gifted player. Ash's starting point was very low. He probably told you that, right?"

"I did say that... but I just can't imagine Ash looking so pathetic."

Chased by a scorpion, it jumped off a cliff.

They suffered repeated setbacks in the battles.

The Pokémon won't listen to me.

......

Yes, it's really impossible to connect that with the current Ash Ketchum.

"Can't imagine? Well... Ash's growth since coming to Sinnoh has been truly astonishing, but Ash's growth is all thanks to his hard work and dedication. Perhaps he has talent, but the effort he puts in is definitely far greater than his talent. Speaking of which, Ash seems to have always thought that you are the truly talented one. He even expressed his envy of you to me before."

"Huh? Me?"

Xiao Guang didn't immediately understand what Xiao Gang meant.

Although Ash had encouraged her and mentioned her talent, Dawn only took it as a consolation prize, since the two ribbon medals she had earned so far were somewhat questionable.

The first Garden Ribbon Medal was obtained by defeating Kengo when Kengo was in very poor condition.

As for the second Garden Ribbon Medal, needless to say, if she weren't with Ash, she would even feel that the strength of Nozomi, Sweetie, Jessie, and Lina's team was far superior to hers.

But Xiaogang actually said that Xiaozhi had said something similar in secret...

So, is that really what he thinks?

"Poga?"

Watching Xiao Gang walk off the stage, and then looking at Xiao Guang who was still standing there in a daze, Bogarman jumped onto the railing and kept jumping and waving in front of Xiao Guang, finally managing to attract Xiao Guang's attention.

"Oh, sorry, sorry... let's go down too."

Xiao Guang gave an awkward laugh, then hurriedly followed Xiao Gang down the path.

However, at this moment, Xiaoguang's heart was far from calm from any perspective. The information she learned during her call with Caizi last night was constantly impacting her mind and heart, making it impossible for her to calm down no matter what.

All she could do now was keep slapping her cheeks, trying to force herself to stay awake.

.......

"What a coincidence? Is it in the next town?"

Dawn had just rallied and moved from the audience to Ash's side when Brock suddenly made a surprised sound, startling Dawn.

"What's wrong? What do you mean, 'in the next town'? A clearance sale?"

Xiao Gang & Xiao Zhi: "......"

It has to be said that Xiao Guang's guess is quite reasonable, after all, every time Xiao Gang arrives in a new city, the first thing he does is to rush to the supermarket to buy the day's special offers.

But no matter what, this shouldn't have been brought up by Miss Melissa.

"Ah~ NO NO NO~ It's not a clearance sale, the clearance sale is in three days~"

Xiao Zhi/Xiao Gang: "So you knew?!"

"Ah, it's not that strange, is it? After all, it's quite interesting to look at promotional discount flyers."

Xiao Gang: "I understand, I understand!"

Ash Ketchum & Dawn: "......"

After expressing his speechlessness, Xiaoguang shook his head, putting the previous matter aside, and continued to ask:

"So what were you talking about? Are there any events in the next town?"

"Well, actually it's..."

Xiao Gang then answered Xiao Guang's question, and Xiao Guang was stunned again after learning that the activity they were talking about was a doubles match.

"Eh?"

After a long time, Xiao Guang could only manage to utter this one word.

Having understood everything, Xiao Gang probably guessed why Xiao Guang was looking at him like that, so he smiled, waved his hand, and said reassuringly:

"Of course, this doubles match is a bit special. Partners are randomly assigned on the spot. It seems that the organizers just want to see how trainers who are strangers to each other can cooperate in a short period of time."

"Oh, I see..."

After hearing Xiaogang's explanation, Xiaoguang didn't know whether he felt relieved or a little disappointed, and just responded softly.

"However, the prize for this doubles competition is quite good. If I remember correctly, it's a comfort bell, which can enhance the bond between trainers and Pokémon."

Melissa added another sentence, then looked at Ash, then at Dawn, and as if suddenly remembering something, clapped her hands and said:

"Speaking of which, why don't you all go and try it out? Although partnering with strangers might feel a little awkward, it's a great experience nonetheless. After all, isn't the essence of being a Pokémon Trainer the adventure, the encounters with others, and the bonds that eventually form?"

"Yeah, that's what I was thinking too. What about Ash and Dawn?"

Xiao Gang agreed with great interest, and then posed the question to Xiao Zhi and Xiao Guang.

"Eh? I... I... um, I'll participate and see, right, Bogarman?"

"Poga!"

"What about Ash?"

Xiao Gang then asked.

"Hmm? Oh... I'll participate too. After all, it's a Pokémon competition, so there's no reason for me to miss it."

"Pickup!"

After Xiaozhi finished speaking, Xiaogang looked at him with a strange expression.

He felt that Ash seemed a little distracted just now, but... why was that?

.......

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