NABC Chapter 114 Come on, my new partner!
Chapter 114 Come on, my new partner!
Chapter 114 Come on, my new partner!
"Ash, Professor Oak is back! You've been in Dark City for almost a week now, have you finished dealing with everything?"
As expected, Xia appeared on the other end of the phone, but before Xiaozhi could reply, she immediately sensed something was wrong.
"Did you just finish exercising? Why are you sweating so much, and why are you moving your waist so much?"
"And most importantly, where did the sound come from!"
Actually, after driving the car for the first time, Xiao Zhi couldn't resist driving it again after seeing the brand-new, smooth car lying on the ground.
[Ding! Rika: Affection +5]
I'm talking on the phone while driving, but I feel a little awkward explaining it to Xiaoxia.
After all, not answering the phone while driving is a traffic rule that everyone should abide by.
This is what a vigorous young man looks like. Xiao Zhi is so mean!
"Hey, training is all about making the most of every second, time can't be wasted, groans are—"
"It's that Eight Treasure Porridge guy. I took him to purify the polluted river in the forest before. You know, he always feels uncomfortable for several days after using his Aura."
Xiao Zhi spoke so sincerely that he almost believed it himself, but Xiao Xia on the other side still looked suspicious.
"Do you think I'm an idiot? That's clearly a girl's voice!" Xiaoxia's face suddenly moved closer to the screen.
"Lift her head up so I can see who it is!"
Helpless, Xiao Zhi could only accelerate to get the car across the finish line quickly, but it seemed he went a bit too far. After stopping, he found a lot of oil leaking from the back of the car.
Because Xiaozhi was driving too fast, Rika was so shaken that she almost fainted. She rested for a while before tidying up her clothes and coming to the phone to meet Xiaoxia. "Greetings, Miss Hualan."
"It really is you. I knew your voice didn't sound like Naz."
On the screen, Lijia had a gentle smile on her face, and Xiaoxia was also smiling, but Xiaozhi clearly sensed that something was off.
He was about to say something when Xiaoxia scolded him and sent him away. What followed was a conversation between the girls.
During the conversation, Xiaoxia's expression changed from anger to shyness, then to arrogance, and finally to seriousness.
Lijia maintained a gentle smile throughout, befitting a mature woman who has led the family for many years; she is far more sophisticated than Xiaoxia.
Of course, this doesn't include riding in Ash's car; in this respect, the naturally strong athletic girl wins hands down.
Ash didn't eavesdrop on their conversation, since he was driving their car.
Moreover, he drove the car home without his girlfriend Xiaoxia's consent.
So, regarding the decisions of the two ladies, all Xiaozhi can say is, "I have no objection."
However, he did hear the last one or two words Xiaoxia shouted.
"You can stay with Aaron as long as you want, but Rika is not allowed to be near Ash!"
"Sure, as long as you're happy, Miss Fourth."
Before hanging up the phone, Misty specifically told Ash, "Professor Oak is going to throw a celebration party for you in Pallet Town after you win the championship. Didn't you also promise to help with the Orange Islands situation?"
"Hurry up and finish things over there, then come back to Zhenxin Town."
Ash was so busy shining like the sun in the Dark City that he almost forgot about Professor Oak.
"Understood. Everything here is almost done. Only the Alliance's notification remains. I'll head back as soon as it arrives."
After saying that, Xiaoxia hung up the phone, and Lijia immediately collapsed because her legs went weak.
Xiao Zhi quickly hugged her and asked, "Were you just putting on a brave face before?"
"Who made me so dehydrated?!" Rikka glared at Satoshi.
"Because a certain lady objected, we can only announce our engagement now."
She seemed indifferent to Xiaoxia's demands, as long as the news of Yalang's marriage to the Rainbow family was conveyed to the outside world.
"But it's enough."
Once she has a fiancé, there will be far fewer people trying to get into the Rainbow Family through Lijia Kai.
She was the only direct descendant left in the entire family, and Lijia was very tired.
Now that we have external support, things are a little easier.
"If you need anything from the Rainbow Family in the future, just let me know."
"Similarly, don't try to handle things alone when the Dark City is needed." Ash hugged Rika tighter.
Let her feel that her broad chest is something she can rely on.
[Ding! Rika: Affection +3]
But when Lijia accidentally touched the car's control lever again, she immediately panicked.
"Is Ash even human with that kind of energy?"
The next day, after getting Rika, whom he wanted, he quickly fled the Philosopher's Gym, ignoring Ash's request to stay a few more days.
If she stays any longer, she won't be able to walk on her legs for a while.
Inside Ash's private room at the Philosopher's Gym.
After carefully examining several documents, he made his comments.
Ash has already dealt with most of the issues in the Dark City.
The blockages that needed to be cleared have been cleared, and the framework that needed to be rebuilt has been rebuilt.
He recommended his fourth disciple, Awei, one of his Ten Great Vajras, to the Alliance as a candidate for the new mayor of the Dark City.
Xiao Zhi was waiting for the notification letter, which was Awei's notification letter appointing him as mayor.
As for whether the central alliance will agree, Ah Wei is already doing the work of a mayor, and it's not easy to change what's already happened.
Although Ah Wei is usually a bit slow to react, he is very brave, and his honesty and obedience make him the most suitable candidate to be the mayor of the Dark City.
The former mayor is indeed guilty, Aaron? The gym leader loves Pokémon, has a strong sense of justice, is deeply loved by the people, and has made great contributions.
Ah Wei has a clean background and is a disciple of Master Ya Lang, so he is quite prestigious in the city.
Considering all the above points, even if the League Central Committee is concerned about maintaining stability, it will not refuse Ash's request.
He used to complain that the Kanto Alliance's central leadership was disorganized and lacked control over its subordinates, but now it seems that this disorganization was a good thing.
Sure enough, the appointment notice for the new mayor of the alliance came down a few days later.
With everything settled, Ash should prepare to return to Pallet Town.
However, before leaving, this is a good opportunity to use up the battle tickets I got that I haven't used yet.
After searching through the space, I finally found the two battle tickets in the corner.
"It's been sitting here for ages. Luckily, dust doesn't accumulate in the system space, otherwise the battle tickets might have become vengeful monsters coming after me because I forgot about them."
One of them is a "Pokémon Battle Ticket with a Fate" obtained from a League Tournament mission.
The other one is a Dark-type Pokémon Battle Ticket obtained when the "Popular Support" achievement was completed in the Dark City.
Ash thought carefully about the battle ticket that had brought him so much luck, and decided to travel to the Orange League next.
"In that case, let's choose the water-based one!"
Ash gave Pikachu a heads-up and then activated his Destiny Draw!
"My turn, draw a card! Appear, my newest companion!"
As Ash looked on expectantly, a flash of white light appeared in the gym's training arena.
A Pokémon that Ash had never seen before appeared in front of him.