Elf: Re-employment of retired champion of Padiya

Chapter 667: Celebration Banquet and Financial Supporter Daigo
July 1, night.

Half a day had passed since the conflict between the Gods of Land and Sea broke out, and then many trainers fought to the end and finally successfully overcame the crisis.

At noon today, Furong, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Ghost Department, arrived at Mengs Island.

She took the indigo orb and the scarlet orb from Luo Mu very solemnly, and then rushed to Mount Songkran with the elite trainers of the Hoenn League who arrived with her to keep the orbs properly.

The disaster caused by the theft of the orb has made the Hoenn Alliance extremely sad. Just as Daigo and Mikoli said, it is believed that for a long time to come, the protection of the orb will be unprecedentedly strict.

Also at noon today, the Zijin Radio Station in Zijin City informed the entire Hoenn of the good news that the disaster had been lifted.

As expected, the radio station reported in detail how they prevented Groudon and Kyogre from running wild and thwarted the conspiracy of the Aqua Fleet and the Magma Fleet.

From Nemo and his two companions, together with Satoshi and his four companions and Adu, fighting against two evil organizations, to Adu, Nemo, Daigo, Mikoli and Luomu fighting in succession.

The strong men from different regions and alliances successfully prevented the disaster from further expanding. On the radio, the host called them "the great heroes of Hoenn."

Especially Luo Mu who played the decisive role in the end.

Even in order to protect Luo Mu's privacy, the radio station did not mention how he did it.

But from the moment the news was revealed, Luo Mu's reputation in the Hoenn region had risen to a point where it could no longer rise.

Even most people don't know what he looks like.

But they knew that Mr. Luo Mu from the Padia region first repelled the two Rayquazas that were "rampant" in Larus City, and less than a week later, he suppressed two runaway ancient Pokémon again.

The weight of these deeds and achievements is simply a living legend!
Green Ridge City, Daigo's private residence.

"Fortunately, thanks to your active efforts, the clash between Groudon and Kyogre didn't last even half a day."

"This also means that the disasters they cause are limited to climate change and earthquakes in some coastal cities."

"At this point, I would like to express my sincerest respect to everyone who has generously provided assistance."

Daigo bowed deeply and solemnly to the people present, and Mikoli did the same.

Nemo, Satoshi and the others were surprised and quickly told Daigo and Mikoli not to do that. Daigo and Mikoli were trying their best to stop Groudon and Kyogre.

Watching this scene, Luo Mu raised the goblet filled with freshly squeezed juice and drank it all.

Not to mention, it tastes quite good, he almost smacked his lips.

Should we say that the dietary standards are worthy of being provided by the rich man Daigo?
They were now in Daigo's private residence in Green Ridge City, or it would be more appropriate to compare it to a manor.

After all, the area is extremely vast, and Luo Mu was shocked when he first came in.

The area of ​​this manor alone is probably as big as my own farm before it was expanded!
He had always thought that Daigo's home in Green Ridge City was just like in the game, just a small house built in a corner of the city with a Poké Ball containing an iron dumbbell.

Owning such a large private area in Green Ridge City is enough to prove the financial strength of the Daigo family.

This was a celebration party held privately by Daigo and Mikoli, and they only invited those who were active at the scene.

In fact, the Hoenn Alliance also proposed the idea of ​​holding a more grand celebration banquet.

Luo Mu declined the offer on the grounds that he did not want to be too prominent. Instead of holding a celebration banquet for him, it would be better to establish a better cooperative relationship with the Padia Alliance.

Who knew that after his refusal, Nemo and the other two, Xiaozhi and the other three, and even Adu all suggested that there was no need to make such a big fuss.

The result eventually turned into a private celebration party organized by Daigo and Mikoli in their personal capacity.

The participating members are Satoshi's group of four, Nemo, Shinji, and Shizuka's group of three, and finally Adu and Luomu.

After a simple opening remark of thanks, Daigo didn't say any more nonsense. He simply signaled with his eyes to the butler waiting on the side to start the meal. Oh no, let's eat!
Various kinds of delicious food were brought onto the long table like flowing water. Xiaozhi and Pikachu's eyes lit up, and tears couldn't help but flow from the corners of their mouths. They pounced on the food and started to devour it.

Nemo, who has a similar personality to him, is fine. After all, her family is one of the richest in Padia, and she has received sufficient education in etiquette.

Although she also has a huge appetite, Nemo's eating movements are much more "beautiful" than Ash's.

In addition to the delicious food prepared for the trainers, the highlight of tonight is the food prepared for the Pokémon who actually fight in person.

The trainer area, which accommodates only eleven people in total, is obviously much smaller than the area prepared for Pokémon.

Victini even responded perfunctorily to the greeting of his good friend Crimson Lotus Armor, then turned around and immersed himself in the joy of wandering in the ocean of delicious food.

Luo Mu also high-fived Shakiras who had come over to say hello. To be precise, it was Shakiras who used his shell to collide with his palm.

After getting rid of the psychological trauma of the past, Shakiras' personality has become much more lively.

Even though it is still trapped in its shell, waiting for the opportunity to evolve, it has become the second most energetic person in Xiaozhi's team, second only to the jumping lobster soldier.

It can be predicted that when Shakiras gets rid of the shackles of the "cocoon" in the future, he will become another general in Xiaozhi's team.

Looking at it, there is also A'du who is standing next to it with his back against the wall, trying to look cool.

Luo Mu inexplicably recalled the young Kiras he had met on the Silver Mountain in the Johto region.

Judging from the time and the amount of energy blocks that he left behind, it is probably about to evolve into Shakiras, right?
Or maybe it has evolved.

If I have the chance in the future, I can go and have a look when I pass by there.

In addition to the unchanging Pikachu, there are also Crimson Knight and Shakiras.

Xiaozhi's other Pokémon are similar to what Luomu remembered, basically the same members as Hoenn.

It should be time for Pidgeot to rotate back to Professor Oak's backyard.

Plus, Ash also strictly adheres to the six Pokémon limit.

Currently, the only Pokémon he captured in the Hoenn region with him are Lizard, King Swallow, and Squirrel.

Considering that he hasn't had time to challenge the Green Ridge Gym yet, the Snow Boy who was only captured in the latter part of the journey in the Hoenn region should not have joined the team yet.

It just so happens that Shinji also captured a snow boy. In a sense, the two are destined to be enemies and rivals.
While thinking about all these things, Luo Mu chatted with Daigo and Mikoli about some light topics.

Looking at Daigo who smiled and said that he would go to Padia to dig stones later, Luo Mu and Mikoli looked at each other and saw meaningful expressions in each other's eyes. Everything was self-evident.

As I said, it might be difficult for Daigo to run that far this time.

Soon A'du also joined the "adults" conversation.

He smiled and said that his heart almost stopped when he saw Luo Mu appear with Lugia, the giant Dragonite, and the giant poisonous jellyfish.

It was an emotional fluctuation that could not be described with bland words like shock, surprise or delight.

Then A'du asked Luo Mu indirectly about the origin of the giant Dragonite.

Luo Mu, who knew A'du's preferences, did not hide it and told him the information readily.

"I see. Are Zhenghui's research reports actually true?"

After listening, A'du touched his chin and said with a sigh.

Sonezaki Masaaki, this researcher is a well-known weirdo in the Kanto region.

Even with the precedent of the giant venomous jellyfish, most people in the alliance did not take his research report seriously.

Adu thought that the unknown giant Pokémon with a dragon-shaped outline was a fantasy until he saw the giant Dragonite with his own eyes.

But now, he believes it.

And I also developed a strong interest in the giant Dragonite.

Just when A'du wanted to ask for more information, a loud noise suddenly came from the other side.

The four of them looked over and saw that it was Xiaozhi and Shinji who were arguing.

No one knew what happened between them, but after Shinji turned his head away and shouted "idiot" with a cold and disdainful look on his face, Xiaozhi blushed.

"If you have the guts, have a Pokémon battle with me!"

With Xiaogang's helpless expression, Xiaozhi, with his hands held by him, is trying to have a real-life PK with Shinji first.

Shinji was also annoyed by Xiaozhi's nagging, so he just looked up and said sparingly, "Okay."

If it were before setting out on the journey, Shinji might not be able to beat Satoshi, who had more travel and battle experience.

But ever since Shinji followed Luo Mu's advice and went out to practice various combats, he could clearly feel that he was getting stronger and stronger, and compared to himself a few months ago, he had already undergone a complete transformation.

Since Xiaozhi wants to fight, let him fight.

——Who is afraid of who?

In fact, it’s okay for these two people to have a conflict. Xiaogang and the others are used to it. After all, every time they meet somewhere during their travels, this kind of thing will probably happen.

But this time, Nemo ignored Shizuka's dissuasion, and as if she didn't mind the trouble, she said with shining eyes that she also wanted to join the battle.

"I'll send this kid to fight you!"

Holding her own little brother, the Earth Dragon, Nimo's eyes were full of fighting spirit.

"Oh oh oh--"

"It's Brother Tulong!"

Xiaozhi immediately abandoned Shinji, to whom he had just tried to "say harsh words", and started circling around Nemo and his brother, Tsuchiya.

Xiaogang, who had experienced the relevant events, reluctantly explained in a low voice to everyone who was wondering why Xiaozhi was so excited: "Xiaozhi has always had a deep obsession with taming a little earth dragon."

As soon as Xiaogang finished speaking, something strange happened with Xiaozhi and Neemo.

When Xiaozhi heard Nemo say that brother Tulong was hatched from a Pokémon egg given by the old woman in Kamahen Town, and that Shinji and Shizuka also received Pokémon eggs given by the old woman, he turned gray with loss.

Doesn't this mean that he missed his brother Tulong again?

Luo Mu could only step forward to help out and said, "Were they not gifted brother Tulong's elf eggs? The egg in Shinji's hand hatched a Kokodora, and the egg in Shizuka's hand hatched a Ubo."

“I have one in my hand, too.”

Luo Mu took out the elf egg that was quietly in the incubator in his backpack and showed it to everyone.

Mikoli also said, "Come to think of it, there is indeed such a custom over there. Xiaozhijun, you may just be unlucky not to meet those old people."

"Otherwise, with your love for Pokémon, you should all be entrusted with a Pokémon egg."

After listening to Luo Mu's attempt to save his reputation and Mikoli's words, Xiaozhi finally regained his spirits and became curious about other things.

"So, no one knows what kind of Pokémon will hatch from the Pokémon Egg?"

He looked at the elf egg in Luo Mu's arms, his eyes full of curiosity.

What kind of Pokémon will hatch?
Since several people want to have a Pokémon battle.

Daigo smiled and said that they could just think of it as a way to digest the food after the meal, then he turned around and led everyone to a standard battle field built in the manor.

Xiaozhi and Shinji confronted each other almost immediately.

The impatient Nemo gave up the plan of "frying fish" after being persuaded by Luo Mu, and instead came to the side to compete with Mikoli who took the initiative to stand up.

Nemo and Mikoli are both undisputed champion-level trainers. Even though there is a gap in experience and foundation, the battle is still a back-and-forth battle.

But compared to the battle between the two of them, Luo Mu was actually more concerned about the battle between the two rivals, Shinji and Xiaozhi.

The two sides did not agree on any battle rules. Basically, if you lose, you just replace two Pokémon. There is no rotation factor.

Shinji sent out Kotra as his first Pokémon, which was a little beyond Luo Mu's expectations.

He didn't intend to send out Shakiras, but instead sent out Kayak. Oh no, he sent out Pikachu.

All I can say is that Pikachu still has some acting skills. Even when facing Kotara who had just evolved, he was able to fight him on equal terms.

It really proves the saying that he can be beaten up by a level 5 grass snake at the bottom, but can give Arceus electric shocks at the top.

This is the value of 50-50 in the Pokémon world.

But this 50-50 situation came to an end the moment the messenger bird, which had eaten and drunk its fill, flew to Luo Mu's feet.

Pikachu was fighting with Kotra back and forth, and the tense situation seemed to have been electrified. His body trembled and his strength increased greatly.

After a while, Pikachu defeated Shinji's Kodara under Xiaozhi's straightforward command.

There is actually nothing wrong with Shinji's command, and in Luo Mu's opinion it is basically the optimal solution.

But Kodora is still young and needs some time to grow.

On the other hand, it was mainly the arrival of the Messenger Bird that gave Pikachu a boost.

It was only when Luo Mu saw this scene that he remembered that the Messenger Bird seemed to have been rubbing Pikachu since it first met Xiaozhi and his group.

This also gave Pikachu some competitive desires, and he didn't want to lose face in front of the messenger bird.

After all, he is the general who accompanies Xiaozhi in traveling to three regions. Even if he has not shown absolute dominance now, as long as he stops acting, he will have no problem controlling a Kodara.

While both sides were replacing Pokémon, Daigo stroked his chin and commented with interest beside Luo Mu: "This Kodara has been trained quite well, both in terms of the strength of its shell and its speed of responding to the trainer's commands. Is he also your student?"

"Well, he came to the Padia area specifically to enroll in school."

Luo Mu briefly told Daigo about the two brothers Shinji and Leiji.

"He is indeed a very powerful trainer who has fought against several leaders in the frontier."

"That pioneer leader, Mr. Kamishiro, is said to be as powerful as the Four Heavenly Kings or the Champion."

Daigo, who inexplicably felt a little "itchy", looked at Shinji with a little more appreciation in his eyes.

At this time, Shinji and Xiaozhi have started the second battle, Bone-Patterned Crocodile VS Crimson Knight.

Different from the "warm-up exchange" just now, now both sides can be said to be serious about it.

Likewise, Daigo can more clearly see Shinji and Satoshi's abilities and potential as trainers.

Xiaozhi's somewhat stream-of-consciousness playing style is not discussed here.

Let me make it clear first, this is not Daigo's boasting. Although he does think he is strong and powerful.

Just by looking at Shinji who was commanding the Bone Patterned Giant Crocodile to calmly deal with the attack, Daigo was surprised to find that the opponent's command style was actually somewhat similar to his own.

He has a calm and careful mind, and will never get caught up in the opponent's pace. He executes tactics accurately and efficiently, but he also has the courage to give it a try.

In addition, Shinji has trained Kodara quite well, which makes Daigo more and more "itchy".

Don't get me wrong, it's not that Daigo wants to start a fish fry, it's just that his old habit as an "angel investor" has come back.

It is said throughout the Hoenn region that when you meet this noble young man with the talent for writing, the champion of Hoenn, you should show your strengths that the other person will admire.

There is a high probability that you will get guidance from Daigo.

If someone performs exceptionally well, he will receive a gift from Daigo.

Items worth a fortune, Pokémon with great potential. These are real examples that exist in large numbers.

Looking at Daigo like this, Luo Mu couldn't help but guess what he was thinking.

Before he traveled through time, in the Pokémon fan fiction, he was a recognized big money man who did not feel sorry at all when his gold coins exploded.

In the anime, he was the one who gave Arashi's Metagross and Shota's Lizard King their evolution stones.

When traveling in the Padia region in the past, Luo Mu had thought more than once about running away to Hoenn and asking Daigo to support him.

It seems that this kid Shinji has caught Daigo's eye.

When he thought of this, a picture suddenly appeared in Luo Mu's mind.

He vaguely remembered that in the Journey animation, Shinji seemed to have a Metagross.

That Metagross, wasn't it also given by Daigo?
Before Luo Mu could figure out what was going on, the battle between Shinji and Xiaozhi, and between Nemo and Mikoli ended.

Although Nemo and Xiaozhi were clamoring for another round, Daigo suddenly suggested: "Do you want to go to the back mountain of my house to take a look?"

"All the Pokémon I bred live there."

(End of this chapter)