Opening the door, the two of them stepped into the luxurious, independent dormitory.
The dormitory was very spacious and bright, and it had been tidied up so cleanly that there wasn't even a speck of dust. There were six or seven rooms upstairs and downstairs, more than enough for a dozen people to live in at the same time.
However, Natsui only had Koharu with him, so occupying such a large house felt extremely empty.
They each chose a room they liked. Although Koharu felt a bit shy about a man and a woman living under the same roof, she didn't say anything. Instead, after putting down her backpack, she walked around the various rooms, curious about everything.
"Alright, stop looking around." Seeing her like this, Natsui reached out a hand to stop her. "We're going to be staying here for several days. When we have time, we can walk around together and enjoy the scenery here!"
Then, he rubbed his empty stomach with a wry smile.
"It's already this late, and I'm so hungry now. We should hurry to the restaurant and find something to eat!"
Hearing this, Koharu couldn't help but nod.
Since starting her journey, she also hadn't had a proper meal in days. Now, the thought of delicious food made her mouth water.
But before leaving, she took out her phone and sent a text to Professor Sakuragi and her mother to let them know she was safe.
Not far from the dormitory was the restaurant. However, because they happened to arrive right at lunchtime, the restaurant was already crowded with many competitors when they entered.
The voices of people and Pokémon mingled, creating a chaotic atmosphere.
Looking around, there were over a dozen serving windows, and under the glass counters were many long tables piled high with all sorts of sumptuous dishes.
Not only did they look tempting, but their aroma was enough to make one's mouth water.
Natsui filled his plate with a mountain of food, and he and Koharu found a quiet spot by a window in a corner to sit down.
And by chance, as his gaze swept across the room, he unexpectedly saw a few familiar faces!
The most eye-catching among them was Gary, who was surrounded by several beautiful women!
At this moment, Gary was sitting on a dining chair with his legs crossed, holding a cup of coffee, seemingly enjoying it immensely. However, from his wandering gaze, it was clear that he was also secretly assessing the strength of every trainer.
Their eyes met. Gary lightly raised his coffee cup, and at the same time, the corner of his mouth curved into a charming, roguish smile often seen on domineering CEOs in idol dramas.
Natsui gave a slight nod in acknowledgment.
He wasn't very close with Gary, so even if they met here, there was no need to go up and talk.
His gaze continued to move, and he then saw Corey, Fergus, and Neesha, whom he had met on New Island.
The three of them were scattered among the crowd, but their memories had also been erased by Mewtwo, so not only did they not know each other, but they also wouldn't remember Natsui.
Bringing his attention back, Natsui and Koharu chatted while they ate. It wasn't until he was completely full that he put down his knife and fork, leaned back in his chair, and lazily stretched.
Just then, a man's voice suddenly came from behind Natsui.
"I was just wondering if I would run into you here. I didn't expect that in the blink of an eye, I'd actually find you."
Natsui turned his head to look. Green hair, a slightly stocky build—it was A.J.!
Looking at him, Natsui remarked, "So you're participating in the League Conference too..."
A.J. smiled confidently, "Of course. After you defeated me last time, I racked up another 100 consecutive wins, and then I started traveling around and also obtained eight badges!"
"100 consecutive wins, that's really impressive." Natsui nodded. "After so long, I'm sure your Sandshrew must have evolved and become much stronger, right?"
"Naturally!" A.J. took out a Poké Ball and tossed it in his hand, then glanced at the Gardevoir beside Natsui. "Just like this Pokémon of yours, hasn't it also evolved into this form? Hmph, I really hope we meet in the tournament. That way, I can defeat you fair and square!"
As a former opponent, Natsui also highly recognized his strength.
"That will surely be an exciting battle. I'm also looking forward to facing you again!"
A.J. waved his hand and turned to leave. After a few steps, he turned back and revealed a piece of information.
"Oh, right. Let me give you a heads-up. There are a few top contenders in this conference. The most noteworthy among them are Professor Oak's grandson and a top student from the Pokémon School!"
At this point, A.J. paused, hesitated for a moment, and then added, "Speaking of which, there's also a competitor named Tomo, supposedly from Jungo Town. Although I haven't seen him in action, he's been bragging all day about how strong he is. It might be an exaggeration, but anyway, if you run into any of these people in a battle, you'd better be careful!"
"OK!" Natsui understood. "Thanks for the information, I'll keep an eye out."
...
The next day, the Pokémon League held a torch relay event.
Over a dozen competitors took part in the relay, passing the torch every few hundred meters until it reached the Indigo Stadium.
Natsui didn't participate, but stood in the crowd, soaking in the atmosphere.
And during the event, he also saw Ash, Misty, and Brock. They were dressed in sportswear and were also participating in the torch relay.
During the relay, their every move was broadcast live, which was a way for them to showcase their style to millions of viewers in advance.
But wherever they were, Team Rocket was sure to follow.
Sure enough, James, Jessie, and Meowth actually tried to snatch the torch, causing a commotion. Fortunately, it was a close call without any real danger, and the torch was finally delivered safely into the hands of the Pokémon League Conference President—Mr. Goodshow!
From his appearance, President Goodshow was a short, hairy little old man. Judging from his attire, even on such an occasion, he wore a baseball cap backwards and was dressed very casually, clearly not the type of rigid old man who liked rules.
And in fact, Mr. Goodshow was known for his witty and humorous personality. He was the chairman of the League's executive committee in charge of the sacred flame and also served as the general director of the Pokémon League Conference, holding a very high reputation in the industry.
It was only then that Natsui learned from the crowd that the flame in the torch was actually lit by the flame of Moltres!
Moltres, huh...
He stroked his chin.
He had already caught two of the three legendary birds, with only Moltres remaining.
Once he collected all three, he could ride one, then ride the other, and take turns having fun!
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