svetikya Chapter 507 The Two Lost That Night, Xiaozhi VS Shangzhi
Chapter 507 The Two Lost That Night, Xiaozhi VS Shangzhi
Ash's mother said she still remembers how her words caught Serena off guard.
She seemed somewhat dazed.
Xiao Zhi's mother actually remembered him from many years ago when he only appeared briefly during summer camp?
That shouldn't be possible, right?
She unconsciously twisted her fingers, trying to recall every detail of the summer camp, attempting to find any possible connection between herself and Aunt Hanako.
"But... Aunt Hanako, I don't remember... visiting you during summer camp, did I?"
Serena's voice carried a hint of cautious inquiry, as she feared that she might lose even this memory.
Upon hearing this, Hanako simply touched her chin with her finger as if recalling something, then exclaimed as if suddenly realizing something: "Ah, now that you mention it, Serena, you really don't know."
She paused, as if organizing her thoughts.
"Because Ash carried you back that night." Hanako's words were gentle, but they shocked Serena quite a bit. "You seemed to have fainted at that time, and even Ash's condition seemed off. Professor Oak and I were really scared."
She continued to add details about the incident: "You two disappeared that afternoon. Professor Oak, along with all the summer camp staff and children, practically turned the forest near Pallet Town upside down, but they couldn't find you anywhere."
"By evening, even Officer Jenny had been alerted and brought the police with her. They were preparing to organize a larger-scale search and rescue operation..."
Hanako's tone still carried a trace of lingering fear and worry from that time.
"Fortunately, before the search and rescue began, Ash carried you out of the depths of the forest, covered in sweat."
“That’s right!” Professor Oak immediately chimed in, crossing his arms, closing his eyes, and adopting a rare serious expression.
"I was so scared I almost had a heart attack! Two seven-year-old kids just disappeared without a word. Although the forest in Pallet Town isn't very big and doesn't have any particularly aggressive wild Pokémon, it's still very dangerous for kids at night!"
He opened his eyes and looked at Serena. When the matter was brought up again, Professor Oak finally showed a questioning attitude: "Fortunately, you two were both fine in the end, just a little exhausted. Later, I asked Ash where he took you to play, but he stammered and said he didn't remember. He probably just got lost while playing in the forest."
Professor Oak frowned slightly at this point, clearly not entirely convinced by the explanation: "However, I didn't quite believe it back then. The forest in Pallet Town was like Ash's own backyard; he wouldn't get lost even with his eyes closed."
He sighed softly, "But since you two were both alright, I didn't investigate further. After all, you're just kids. Maybe you were playing too wildly? Or maybe you had some secret you didn't want us to know? Anyway, as long as you're safe, that's all that matters."
As Professor Oak and Hanako reminisced about that somewhat thrilling past, Hikari, sitting next to them, had a rather complicated expression.
Several keywords kept echoing uncontrollably in her mind—"midnight," "two people," "deep in the forest," "carrying," "fainted"...
The combination of these words created a scene that made her feel inexplicably choked up, as if she had been gently bumped by something.
Xiao Guang originally thought that the only interaction between Xiao Zhi and Serena was the story Xiao Zhi told about, about how he helped Serena in the forest.
But what's going on now?!
That's not the case at all!
Xiao Guang felt as if he had suddenly lost all his strength.
She had been excitedly planning to introduce the two people, but now she realized that she was the one who came later.
Her body involuntarily leaned back, her eyes became somewhat unfocused, and she finally slumped helplessly into the chair, silently staring at the empty competition field, lost in thought.
Meanwhile, Serena's heart was racing uncontrollably.
The "disappearance incident" that Hanako and Professor Oak mentioned was undoubtedly what happened when she and Ash both lost their memories.
A strong urge surged within her; she desperately wanted to know more details.
Just as Serena took a deep breath, preparing to seize this opportunity to ask Hanako and Professor Oak for details about what happened—
"—Ladies and gentlemen! Sorry to keep you waiting!"
Just then, the announcer's loud and passionate voice rang out in the arena, and the huge loudspeaker broadcast his voice to every corner, instantly drowning out all the surrounding noise.
"Next up is the first round of the Lily of the Valley Tournament preliminary rounds! The first match of the preliminary rounds! Ash Ketchum versus Hisashi! Please welcome both players to the stage!"
As the host shouted, the cheers from the audience erupted like a tsunami!
Everyone's attention was immediately drawn to the entrance for the contestants.
Serena's words, which were on the tip of her tongue, were stuck in her throat.
Seeing everyone's focused expressions, she knew that now was not a good time to pry into the past.
The questions in her mind entwined like vines, making her somewhat anxious, but reason told her that she had to wait.
It's okay...
She said to herself.
There's still plenty of time.
She should talk to Ash about this after his match ends; perhaps there will be some new clues. Right now, Ash's match is more important.
Under the dazzling sunlight and the glow of the Olympic flame, Ash and Takashi emerged from the player tunnels on either side and stepped onto the vast battlefield.
The two met in the center of the arena, their eyes locked, and a silent battle of wills clashed in the air.
Needless to say.
The moment the two stepped onto the field, they each held a baby ball in their hands, waiting for the referee to wave the flag.
After the players took their positions, the referee also walked to the side of the field, raised his flag high, and began to read out the competition rules.
"The preliminary rounds of this Lily of the Valley Conference will be a three-on-three format! Both players are allowed to switch Pokémon during the match! The match ends when one side's Pokémon are all defeated! The match is now beginning!"
The referee's announcement to start the match was made as the flag fell.
Ash and Shōji also threw out their respective Poké Balls.
"Go, Roseredo!"
"I choose you, Muk!"
Two beams of red light traced graceful arcs in the air and landed precisely on either side of the field.
"Shh-!"
As the red light faded, Roserade and Muk appeared on opposite sides of the field, awaiting commands from their respective trainers.
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P.S.: Many thanks to Emperor Bow Arrives for summoning the character!
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