I'm not a Pokémon succubus.

The driver gave him a confident look and put on his goggles.

"My Steelix is ​​the fastest in the Galar region!"

"Gah!"

With a sudden spread of its wings, the Steel Crow flew high into the sky.

The cold wind was howling, but the biting cold wind could not shake the body of the big black bird at all.

Fine snow fell on the top of the cable car, and Jon, who was afraid of the cold, retracted his head behind the window.

The Steel Crow grabbed the cable car and galloped high in the sky.

Because Jon got up late, they were much behind the other children who went to watch the game, and there were no other Steel Raven taxis in sight.

But passing by them were even more Pokémon...

The blue jays flew in groups below the Steeljays, as if they were spontaneously escorting Jon.

A gust of wind blew, bringing with it white fluff as light as dandelions, which made Jon laugh.

John lay down behind the window, looking out with his eyes full of curiosity.

"Wow......"

For him, who had been lying in the hospital for treatment all year round, flying in the sky in a Steelix taxi was a very common thing for the people in the Galar region, and it was also a rare and unprecedented new experience.

"Uh?"

Suddenly, Jon froze as his gaze fell on something.

"Mr. Driver, please stop!" he shouted above his head.

On a mountain not far away, Dan Emperor, wearing a champion's cloak and purple hair, climbed to the highest point and looked around.

"champion?"

The Steel Crow flapped its steel wings, changed direction, and landed on the top of the mountain.

The driver looked confused and asked, "Why are you here?"

"what."

Dan Di scratched his head with one hand and laughed embarrassedly.

"I accidentally got lost."

"get lost?"

"what?"

Jon and the driver looked at each other.

"what!"

Dan Di looked at the driver's Steelix and his eyes lit up.

He walked over, reached out and stroked Steel Crow's neck, saying, "You look like you can fly very well."

The mighty Steel Crow, who was known for "never getting close to others", became as obedient as a domesticated sparrow under the touch of the Emperor of Dan.

"Because we have to fight a powerful enemy tonight, I don't want to tire Charizard too much."

Dandi explained the reason, looked at the driver, and said, "Can you give me a ride?"

"of course can."

The driver touched his chin and agreed to Dan Di's request.

"It just so happens that I have to take this kid to the arena, but..." He looked up at the sky with some distress and said, "The wind is a bit strong today, and it's snowing. I don't know if I'll be able to make it in time."

"Gah!"

Steel Crow opened its mouth and let out a sharp cry.

The driver also had an expression of sudden enlightenment. He banged on the cable car beside him and said, "Have Steel Crow unload the cable car. Champion, if you ride it directly over, there will be no problem!"

"What about you?"

"It's okay!"

The driver waved his hand, smiled cheerfully, and said, "I'll be there soon!"

"Thank you so much."

Upon hearing this, Dan Di thanked the driver and looked at Jon, who was standing silently beside him, with a gentle smile in his voice.

"Then please come up."

"Uh-huh!"

The setting sun dyed the sea of ​​clouds orange.

A strong wind blew, and Dandi raised his strong arms to block the wind for Jon.

Without any restraints, the Steelix flew higher, its wings raised and its arched feathers protected Jon and Dante.

"Did you oversleep?"

Emperor Dan asked.

He had recognized Jon, and it was already past the time for the children from the hospital to gather and go to the Palace Gate Arena.

"Yeah, that happens often."

Jon put on the goggles he got from the driver and answered Dandi's questions honestly.

"I often oversleep too!"

Dan Di laughed, his champion cloak fluttering in the wind. He looked like the big brother next door, and Jon's tense expression couldn't help but relax.

"It's my dream to go and watch Mr. Dandi's game."

Like every fan who meets his idol, Jon stuttered nervously and told Dan Di his inner thoughts.

As the sun set, the Dan Emperor suddenly lowered his head and said, "Just call me Dan Emperor."

"Steel-armored crow."

He lowered his head again and said to Steel Crow, "If you didn't have to worry about us, you would be able to fly faster, right?"

"..."

Hearing this, Steelix gradually stretched his neck, and his bright red eyes almost shrank into needles.

Hey, if you say that, I'm really excited!

"Gah!"

After a high-pitched and loud scream, Steelix suddenly accelerated and was launched from its original position like a cannonball.

"Hold on tight!"

They passed through the clouds and swept into the mountains.

The destination is the Palace Gate Arena, and Steel Crow is firing at full power.

Flowing clouds and wind surged from both sides. Dandi wanted to ask Jon if he was afraid, but the child cheered.

"What a strange child."

The Dan Emperor's face was full of surprise. He asked, "Aren't you afraid?"

“I’m not afraid at all~”

Jon's face was full of joy, and he laughed out loud as if to get rid of all the grievances and depression in his heart.

Dan Emperor smiled upon hearing this.

"I'm not afraid..."

Looking at the beautiful sunset, Steelix flew straight towards Gongmen City.

The sun sets and the night deepens.

Snowflakes fell heavily, and the Palace Gate Arena was filled with warm yellow lights.

"Hasn't Champion Dan Emperor arrived yet?" The staff member anxiously confirmed with the people on the scene.

"Go take another look at the lounge!"

Someone ordered this.

Everyone couldn't help but focus their attention on President Luo Zi.

President Luo Zi helplessly pulled at his curly hair and said, "Maybe he got lost again?"

"This is a common occurrence."

It seems that it is a common problem for Dandi to miss the game because of getting lost.

"But it's the same today..." President Ross looked towards the other end of the field with an embarrassed expression.

Inside the contestant channel, Dan Di's opponent had been standing there for a long time.

In the darkness, the young man leaning against the wall was not moving, not knowing what he was thinking about.

Because of the movement of raising his head, his black hair, which had not been trimmed for a while and now looked a little long, blocked his eyes.

The cold wind blew in, blowing his bangs and the hem of his clothes.

President Roz seemed to see his eyes...

It was a look that he couldn't describe in words.

Even in the darkness, there is still a bright light shining, eyes as brilliant as the stars.

"what......"

President Roz suddenly relaxed.

He didn't know how to express what he was thinking at the moment.

In short, he thought Aixia would not blame Dan Di for being late.

"President."

Olivia looked a little embarrassed.

President Roz looked up at the sky and waved his hand to interrupt her.

Stepping onto the battle field, President Los skillfully took the microphone handed to him by the assistant next to him.

With a snap of their fingers, the staff who had already noticed the shadow in the sky shone the spotlight on Dante and John on the back of Steelix.

That is the protagonist of tonight's charity competition who has finally arrived.

"Look, it's the Dan Emperor!"

"So cool! What's this novel way of making an appearance?"

"Finally arrived, I couldn't wait."

"There's another child, the sick child!"

"come on!"

In an instant, the whole audience erupted in thunderous cheers.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the battle is about to begin!"

The Palace Gate Arena suddenly became brightly lit, and President Ross used the microphone to convey to the audience the message that the battle between Dan Emperor and the mysterious guest was about to begin.

Cheers and screams rang out one after another, and Gongmen City was completely boiling tonight.

Steelix landed to the ground amid the sound of salutes. Dandi carried John down and stood on the battle field himself.

"what."

Jon stood behind Emperor Dan, took two steps forward, and looked around timidly.

The Palace Gate Arena, which can accommodate 100,000 people, was packed tonight.

The bright lights illuminated the green field at night as bright as day, and thunderous cheers were heard everywhere. "Wow, Emperor Dan is so handsome!"

"It really is the Champion Dan Emperor. This is the first time I've seen him in person!"

"Is that Jon?"