Pokémon: Encounter

"Oh? So you have such a mission, brother?"

Odamaki had an expression of admiration on his face.

In fact, it is similar to challenging a gym, so Nan Fang also briefly talked to everyone about the purpose of this trip.

"Wow! I didn't know there was a fighting facility like this besides the gym? This is so exciting!"

Xiaoyao's eyes were full of stars as she listened.

"Haha, so Xiaoyao is interested in gym competitions. Well, not bad, you are very much like your father~" Dr. Odamaki commented.

“I still think the glam competition is more refreshing.”

"Uncle Nan! This is your first time in South Island. If you have the chance, you must watch the local gorgeous competition!"

“Although there seem to be some competitions held all over the world, once you have seen our competition, you will definitely fall in love with it!”

"Especially the Mikoli Cup Pokémon Contest!"

"It's hosted by Master Mikoli! He's the god of the glamour contest!"

"And his niece, Lucia! She's an idol for the entire South Island!"

"If I'm lucky enough to attend, no! Even if I can only watch one of her performances! I'll get what I wanted!"

When talking about the gorgeous competition, Xiaoyou began to talk nonstop.

It seems that Xiaoyou is more interested in the gorgeous competition.

Nan Fang wanted to correct the two kids' habit of calling him uncle, but Oda Juan always called him "brother", so there was nothing he could do but to let them be for the time being.

"Is this the person you are talking about?"

Nan Fang took out two tickets, and Xiao You immediately recognized that they were two tickets to the Liuli City Gorgeous Competition.

Nan Fang briefly described the interesting things that happened to him at the port before.

"Wow! Uncle Nan, how are you so lucky!"

"I can meet a big star even when I go to the toilet! Why don't I have this kind of luck?"

"You know, this ticket is now being sold online for nearly 10,000 yuan! It's almost ten times more!"

Xiaoyou looked regretful.

"You can also try another way to participate, and use your own strength to find another way!"

Bai Ruoruo said with a smile.

An idea flashed through Xiaoyou's mind, "Yes! I can also participate as a contestant! That way I can be even closer to my idol!"

A raging fire burned in Xiaoyou's eyes again.

Odamaki was very pleased to see that his son had his own goals to strive for.

"By the way, don't you have to challenge a few gyms before challenging the frontier? How about it, do you have a goal for now?"

Odamaki asked, looking towards the south.

Hearing this, Nan Fang looked at his phone again and opened another file in it.

"Kanazu Gym, Orange Gym, Green Ridge Gym, and Glaze Gym."

"It's said that as long as I get the approval of these four gym leaders, I can directly challenge the battle frontier."

Nan Fang read out the contents of the email.

"Wait... wait a minute!"

"Which is the second gym you mentioned just now, Uncle Nan!?"

Xiaoyao stood up immediately and asked in disbelief.

"It's... the Orange Gym in Orange City."

"Let me see the name of the owner."

"My name is Qianli, um, Qian...eh?"

The South was also a little bit unbelievable.

"Hahahaha this is interesting! It really is fate!"

Odamaki watched the excitement from the side.

"The closest city to our Weibai Town is Chenghua City. It seems that your opening match will be held there~"

Although I haven't seen Nan Fang's strength yet, judging from the unknown Pokémon next to him that looks quite oppressive, he must be not that bad.

Come to think of it, how could a player who is chosen by the regional champion be weak?

Although he knew that his father was also very powerful, but... Xiaoyao became more and more worried the more he thought about it.

That night.

Because Dr. Odamaki's house had two guest rooms, Nan Fang Bai Ruoruo and Xiao Yao all stayed at the doctor's house.

Xiaoyao, tossing and turning in bed, looked at Fire Chicken and Water Leap Fish sleeping beside her with mixed feelings.

Ever since she could remember, she had been watching her father constantly fighting against trainers who came to challenge him in the gym, so she had developed a strong interest in Pokémon battles since she was a child.

According to her own recollection, her father seemed to have never won in the battle against the challenger.

But she knew that her father's purpose as a gym leader was only to test and help the young trainers who came to challenge him. That was his job and his responsibility.

Moreover, Dad has two trump cards, which rarely appear even in the annual South Island Gym Master Tournament, World Gym Master Tournament or Attribute Expert Tournament.

In her mind, her father is the strongest.

She had once seen the Four Heavenly Kings come to her home to visit her father.

But this time, I don’t know why, but I always feel uneasy.

"Can't sleep?"

Bai Ruoruo, who was lying on the other bed, asked softly.

"Um..."

"Sister Ruoruo! What do you think of Uncle Nan's strength? Is he really that strong?"

Xiaoyao is a child who can't keep secrets. Instead of being bored alone, it's better to just ask directly.

"You're worried about who will win the battle between the South and your father, right?"

"Wow? Did Sister Ruoruo figure it out? Yes, one side is my father, and the other side is a good friend I just met!"

"I really don't want to see either side lose..."

Xiaoyao had a bitter face and looked extremely depressed.

"Should I say you are kind or greedy? If we fight, the final result can only be winning or losing~"

Bai Ruoruo joked.

"That's right! I know...but I...well...you are too much, Sister Ruoruo! You are bullying me!"

Xiaoyao puffed up her cheeks and looked even cute.

"Hahaha, I'm not teasing you anymore~ Yaoyao, you have to know that the outcome of a battle is not just about winning or losing."

"Ah? Then what else? Isn't it just that you beat me and I lose to you?"

"Well, that's true, but it's not the most important thing."

"What's important is your bond and growth with Pokémon."

“Fight together with your partners. When you win, laugh together. When you lose, find the reason together, go back and correct it, and win it back again!”

"Don't look at Nan Fang's current state. He has grown to what he is today because of his initial accumulation and polishing."

Xiaoyao seemed to understand but not quite.

"To put it simply, if you and your Fire Chick or Water Leap lost a match, would you just abandon them?"

"Of course not! We can just win it back together next time!"

"Yeah, that's right! That's the truth~"

Xiaoyao was stunned, still seeming a little confused.

But that’s enough, they still have a long way to go.

the next morning.

Odamaki drove his off-road vehicle with Nanfang and a group of four people and a Pokémon, heading towards the nearest Chenghua City.

After a good night's rest, the South was fully prepared.

In line with the principle of finishing work early and leaving get off work early, Nan Fang rang the doorbell of Chenghua Gym.