svetikya Chapter 213 Two Questions, Michael's Olive Branch
Chapter 213 Two Questions, Michael's Olive Branch
Under the campfire, five shadows swayed gently in the evening breeze.
"I see. Hikaru is planning to participate in the Mikeli Cup. That's an honor."
Under the moonlight, Mikoto chuckled a few times after hearing Hikari's motive for wanting to find him. Although he was the champion and the first person to win the Grand Contest, Mikoto gave people a very gentle feeling, just like a handsome man who stepped out of the works of ancient Chinese painters.
But before Hikaru could even feel happy, Mikoli spoke again:
"But please forgive me for refusing your request."
"Huh? Why?!"
Xiao Guang's tone became anxious. Just as she thought she had unknowingly angered Mikoli, the other party seemed to have anticipated Xiao Guang's thoughts and spoke up:
"My refusal was not for personal reasons, but because I will be one of the referees for the Mikkelsen Cup later on."
Mikoli said this.
"As a judge, if I had seen your performance as a contestant beforehand, it would definitely have affected my score at the Mikkelsen Cup. So, to be fair, I can't offer any advice. I'm sorry."
"This is also..."
After Michael gave a reasonable explanation, Hikaru, though still feeling somewhat disappointed, nodded in understanding and accepted it.
but--
"Speaking of which, Hikari, have you decided which Pokémon you'll be using for the first round of the Wallace Cup?"
"Yes, it was just decided this morning. Why?"
Hikari tilted his head and asked Ash this question.
"No, what I mean is... since you've already decided which Pokémon you're going to use, and you've already designed a performance for each Pokémon, why don't you just choose one Pokémon and show your performance to Mr. Wallace?"
"!?"
Ash's words enlightened Dawn, and Wallace, upon hearing them, asked with slight surprise:
"You actually designed performances for all the Pokémon to prepare for the competition? That's amazing, considering the Wallace Cup has only been announced a few days ago. Are you a rookie trainer?"
"Huh? Yes...yes! I just wanted to be at my best for the Mikkelsen Cup, so..."
"I see."
Mikkel chuckled twice; he never expected that there would still be trainers using this kind of preparation method.
Is it a bit silly or full of enthusiasm?
Regardless of which one it is, at least Mikuri wouldn't dislike this behavior. In terms of this kind of foolishness, Hikaru is somewhat similar to him back then.
"Since you've put so much effort into preparing for the Wallace Cup, I certainly can't let you down. If you'd like other Pokémon to perform, I can give you some advice as a thank you for the dinner you treated me to and for your support."
"Really? Thank you so much!"
After Michael accepted, Hikaru could no longer contain his joy and immediately stood up to thank him.
To this, Mikoli simply waved his hand and said:
"No need to thank me. After all, I also have something I'd like to ask you, or rather... you."
"Um???"
When Ash felt Wallace's gaze fall on him, he pointed at himself in confusion. Only after Wallace calmly nodded to indicate that he was right did Ash ask Wallace what he wanted to see him about.
"It's nothing major, just a few questions. It would be great if you were willing to answer them."
"If it's not a very difficult problem."
Xiao Zhi nodded, somewhat bewildered.
"Ah."
Mikoli smiled, as if she had fulfilled some wish.
"So, my first question is for Ash. Are you planning to participate in the Wallace Cup? I remember you and Dawn participated in the Contest of Fate together and won, didn't you? And you even won by being a Coordinator."
After Michael asked the question, Ash and Dawn's expressions became somewhat strange.
Ash's change in expression was simply because he hadn't expected Wallace's question to be just that.
Dawn's expression held a hint of anticipation. She had hoped that Ash would participate in the Wallace Cup with her, but Ash had inexplicably said he wouldn't participate. Now that Wallace had brought it up himself, did it mean that Dawn's wish might have a chance to come true?
But Xiaoguang's hope was shattered in the next second—
"I won't participate in the Wallace Cup. After all, my focus is still on Pokémon battles, and my dream is to become a Pokémon Master, not a top Coordinator. So I don't have any intention of continuing to participate in the Pokémon Contests for the time being."
"Hmm, a Pokémon Master, is that right?"
Mikoli smiled without saying a word, his expression full of mystery.
Ash felt something was off about Wallace, as if everything had gone according to his plan and expectations so far, including their encounter this time.
However, before Ash could think about it more deeply, Wallace's second question came along.
"In that case... although things may seem different on the surface, Ash, would you like to become the Champion? The Champion of the Hoenn region?"
Ash: "???"
Xiao Guang, Xiao Gang, and Pikachu: "!!!!"
What's the meaning.
Why did the topic suddenly change so quickly?
One second he was just casually asking about the tournament, but the next second Mr. Wallace started asking Ash if he wanted to become the champion of the Hoenn region?
Who is the current champion of the Hoenn region? Isn't it right here in front of us?!
Mikkelsen himself knew the topic had shifted quickly, so he smiled ingratiatingly and explained:
"Of course, please don't misunderstand, I'm not just picking any random person to be the champion. After all, I know you. Your highest achievement in the league tournament is the quarterfinals, and you've dominated the battle frontier, haven't you?"
Mikuri recounted Ash's past achievements, saying:
"However, what I care about more than those things is that you have also gained the full recognition of the Sinnoh Regional Champion and the Elite Four. It is not easy to gain the praise of Ms. Cynthia and Mr. Gosho, especially the latter. In my opinion, if a trainer is recognized by Mr. Gosho, it is reasonable to train him to become a regional champion. At least I can help you become a champion, how about it?"
Michael extended an olive branch to Ash, waiting with great interest for Ash's reply, just like a hunter waiting for its prey to take the bait.
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