For a battle like that, naturally, he thought the more there were, the better.
In addition, his Solaria Town Gym had just opened and still lacked fame.
If all those Trainers in training for the World Championship gathered at the Solaria Town Gym, that would also serve to give it renown.
And, furthermore, he had the vague feeling that the Daleron League itself was deliberately allowing the matter to keep growing; naturally, the objective was to use Ethan to suppress those Trainers in training for the World Championship.
During this time, those Trainers had been challenging people everywhere, but it was not convenient for the Daleron League to intervene directly.
Now, if they could defeat them one by one through Ethan, that would undoubtedly be an excellent option.
"If that is the case, then I will simply accept the challenge. As for the date, I will set it for the day before the Gym officially opens."
A slight curve formed at the corner of Ethan's lips. Truly, this was a great gift.
...
"Stonefield Town... how much it has changed."
While walking through the fields in front of the village, Ethan could not help sighing with emotion.
"That's true. Although now Stonefield Town has already officially changed its name to Solaria Town."
"It has directly gone from being a village to having the rank of town; it can be said that it has become the core of the nearby localities," Alex said beside him, smiling with some pride, since after all, all of this was the fruit of the work they had done during this time.
In addition, the Pokémon that Ethan had brought from the Sunny Weather Research Institute and that knew how to use the move Sunny Day had already been settled in the Solar Farm.
Thus, even without Charizard present, those little ones could perfectly guarantee that the sunny weather in the farm was maintained 24 hours a day.
On the other hand, the application to establish the Pokémon nursery of the Solar Farm had also already been submitted.
Under the coverage of sunny weather 24 hours a day, the Grass-type Pokémon there developed extraordinarily.
It would not be long before the Solar Farm could raise a batch of Grass-type Pokémon with excellent development, to supply them to the various universities and Pokémon daycares.
The raising and reproduction of Pokémon was, in reality, the most important source of income for the Solar Farm. In comparison, tourism and other things were only complements, as well as a way to develop the homeland and help the villagers.
"That couldn't be better. This is my home, and seeing that the people of the town can live in peace and prosperity also makes me very happy," Ethan said with a smile. During this time, the villagers had truly obtained tangible benefits.
It could be seen that most of them had already returned to Stonefield Town, and that the children once again had their parents accompanying them.
The town, compared with before, had truly undergone a total transformation.
At least in terms of green areas, environment, and scenery, this place had gone from being an ordinary town to becoming an authentic tourist destination.
Both the cultivated fields and the orchards of each house had been expanded; from inside to outside, Stonefield Town radiated a completely new glow, transforming in one leap into Solaria Town.
After walking around the town, Ethan returned to the Solaria Town Gym.
Aside from the Life Transition Research Institute, hidden deep within the town and not open to the public, this could be considered the most luxurious building of the former Stonefield Town, as well as the landmark building of the entire town.
After all, the entire development of the place revolved around this Pokémon Gym, which gave it a special meaning.
In the surroundings of the town, not even the neighboring town or the district city had managed to establish a Gym; for a simple town to now have one was something no one would have imagined.
In fact, because of this matter, both the town mayor and the district mayor had already gone several times to negotiate with Ethan, trying to have the Solaria Town Gym built in the district city, but without exception, all of them had been flatly rejected.
He had built this Gym entirely for Stonefield Town; the development of the district city did not matter to him at all.
If possible, he would even like to turn Stonefield Town into an authentic city, one that stood above the district city.
...
"Dad, Mom, I'm back."
Upon returning to the house in the village, Ethan called out loudly.
"Ethan, you're finally back."
The one who opened the door was Ethan's father, his face full of a broad smile.
"Dad, what's with you today?"
"I feel like you're smiling in a somewhat strange way..." Ethan said, somewhat confused, when he saw him.
"Hmph, brat."
Ethan's father snorted and pulled Ethan into the house.
"Eh?"
"Senior sister?"
As soon as he entered, Ethan saw a young woman sitting on the sofa.
He looked more carefully and, sure enough, it was none other than his "discount" senior sister, Naira Cross.
"Phew, Ethan, you finally came back."
Seeing Ethan, Naira clearly let out a sigh of relief.
"Ethan, go help bring the dishes, we're about to eat."
At that moment, Ethan's mother's voice sounded from the kitchen.
"Auntie, I'll go help."
Naira opened her mouth immediately. But just as she was about to get up, Ethan's father stopped her.
"Naira, you're a guest, how could we let you do that?"
"Ethan, what are you still standing there for? Go help at once."
Hearing his father's words, Ethan scratched his head and had no choice but to go to the kitchen to lend a hand.
Very soon, the delicious and fragrant food was ready.
The Black family, made up of father, mother, and son, sat together with Naira, and the scene suddenly became somewhat awkward.
"What is going on here?"
Ethan scratched his head when he saw his parents being so attentive to Naira.
And, in contrast, Naira's little face was completely red.
Seeing that, Ethan also immediately understood what was happening, and could not help ending up with his face full of black lines.
He had already felt earlier that the atmosphere was strange. It turned out that Ethan's parents had misunderstood something.
...
"Phew... your parents are really very hospitable."
After eating, Ethan and Naira escaped from the house.
Only then did Naira let out a breath and say that with a smile.
"Ah... yes, they have always been very hospitable."
Ethan smiled awkwardly, not really knowing how to respond. So he quickly changed the subject: "By the way, senior sister, how did you end up coming to my town?"
"Naturally, I came because of the matter of Sunny Day Dragon. After the last time we talked, I felt that I had already found the key. But I am still missing a tiny final step, so I came to ask my junior brother for help."
"Of course, in exchange, how about I help you guard the Pokémon Gym?"
"Before, I heard you say that you wanted to raise some Pokémon that knew how to use the move Sunny Day and leave someone in charge of the Gym, right?"
"Well, on that point, I honestly think I am perfect for it."
Naira smiled. She truly admired Ethan's level of Pokémon raising very much.
Now even her own master praised Ethan's raising ability a great deal, and that had also awakened certain ideas in Naira.
Both Sunny Day Fire, instant Solar Beam, and Solar Fire had demonstrated Ethan's unique vision regarding the move Sunny Day.
Perhaps that could help, at least to a certain extent, her Charizard finally master Sunny Day Dragon.
In addition, both Magmortar and Litwick had been raised by him in an exceptional way. She felt that if she stayed for a while learning beside this junior brother of hers, she would probably be able to gain a lot.
(End of chapter)