Pokémon, Ash is going to become a perfect man from now on.

He raised the championship trophy high into the sky and shouted excitedly!

"I am...the champion!!"

At that moment, the entire stadium erupted in cheers!

Chapter 241 After the Ceremony, the Girl's Night Talk

The cheers on the Indigo Plateau lingered for a long time, with countless spectators shouting Ash's name and eagerly awaiting his choice.

The tournament wasn't truly over after the championship award ceremony, because according to the rules, Ash, the tournament champion, was entitled to challenge the Elite Four members.

As spectators, the more exciting the scene, the better. Many people have already started to imagine a fierce battle between Ash and the Elite Four.

Unfortunately, Ash is going to disappoint them.

“I give up the challenge… My Pokémon and I still have a long way to go, and we are not yet a match for the Elite Four.”

Naturally, Ash's words left many people feeling regretful... but he soon dropped another bombshell!

"However... I believe you all share my anticipation for another top-level showdown!" Ash said with a mysterious smile. "The tournament isn't over yet. A true champion will be crowned in this main venue on Indigo Plateau!"

Immediately, the audience began to discuss the matter.

The 'champion' mentioned by Ash, the tournament champion, isn't that...?

"I, Lance, now announce in the name of the Dragon King... the official start of the Kanto Alliance Championship Challenge!" Lance's voice suddenly resounded throughout the arena, instantly attracting everyone's attention!

"Tomorrow afternoon, I will face the new generation of Kanto Four Heavenly Kings at the main venue in Quartz Plateau!!"

The entire venue erupted in chaos!

The last sentence from Yulongdu revealed two bombshell revelations.

Firstly, he wants to advance and officially launch his challenge for the championship!

This is absolutely exciting news for countless people; the Kanto championship title has been vacant for far too long.

Once the Dragon Crossing challenge is successfully completed, the entire Kanto and Johto will truly have their own backbone.

In addition, the new Four Heavenly Kings of the Kanto Alliance!

This means that, in addition to Ash who has risen like a comet, the League has also reserved a strong player who can succeed the Dragon King, and will also appear in the tournament!

Tomorrow is the main event, and many audience members who were already planning to leave and go home are now unanimously asking to stay another day for food and lodging.

It's like a great movie ending, with even special thanks on the big screen... but then suddenly there's a super high-quality bonus scene that you'd be missing out if you didn't see!

"Phew... Lance is really on point~" Ash finally breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the audience's thunderous chant of Lance's name finally become Lance the Dragon.

He deliberately spoiled the plot in advance to divert attention; otherwise, if the buzz surrounding his championship win didn't dissipate, he would definitely face all sorts of trouble later on.

Xiao Zhi has something important to do tonight, and he doesn't want to be followed and disturbed by a bunch of irrelevant people.

After the awards ceremony, Ash finally reunited with his family and friends, and the group of hungry people rushed to the restaurant to enjoy a hearty meal.

The nagging and complaints from his mother, Xiao Lan's joking remarks, Serena's concerned questions, and the expressions of relief or curiosity from the other girls... After a great battle, this atmosphere would indeed make him relax.

No matter what, you should never neglect the people around you in pursuit of so-called ideals.

Striving towards your goals is important, but ensuring your family and friends are at ease and happy is of paramount importance!

Hmm... By the way, what's the way to make a girl feel safe and happy?

Xiao Zhi kept thinking about this while eating.

He was actually impulsive when he came back, and even wanted to ride his firebird straight into the audience... but he held back in the end.

That wouldn't be appropriate... and he was worried that it would frighten her.

Coincidentally, after the show ended in the evening, a certain young woman was also filled with anxiety and uncertainty.

"Ash is getting better and better..."

Ever since that summer camp encounter, Ash has always shone brightly in Serena's eyes.

But recently, the light emanating from him has become dazzling…

Tournament champion, league investigator, battle hero who defeated the Rockets' leader, and now he walks the path of legend!

Such an achievement will undoubtedly earn everyone's admiration.

However, for a girl who had vowed to stay by his side since childhood, this was an almost impossible gap to bridge!

Serena couldn't fathom what kind of effort she would need to put in to become his equal and to have the chance to ride the legendary ride with him like Little Blue.

Perhaps that's a height I'll never reach in my entire life...

Thinking about these things makes Serena feel lost, and feelings of inferiority begin to creep in.

She even felt like she was hallucinating, as if she saw Xiao Lan appear in front of her, ready to answer her questions...

"Hey, what are you thinking about again?"

"Huh? Little...Little Blue?!" Serena was immediately taken aback.

Okay, this isn't a hallucination... Little Blue is really in front of me!

She looked around hesitantly, only to realize that she had wandered out of the dormitory building in a daze, not knowing where she had ended up.

"Little Blue, what are you doing here?" Serena asked a little guiltily.

"I'm here to tell you that Ash is planning to come looking for you," Blue said, shrugging. "Don't think I'm being annoying, but I think it's best to remind you of some things first."

“A reminder…” Serena was taken aback.

"You'll have to figure out what he wants to say to you yourself. What I can tell you is... he's actually impatient. He almost wanted to send Moltres straight to the stands to find you. But he's also very worried."

"What...is Ash worried about?" Serena seemed not to have reacted yet.

"What else could I be worried about... I'm just worried I'll scare you into fainting!"

“Uh…” Xiao Lan’s comment made Serena’s face turn red with embarrassment.

However, this is indeed her problem; whenever she has any intimate interaction with Xiaozhi, her cheeks flush and her mind goes blank…

"So, I'm here to tell you to be strong. The time has come when you can't run away anymore!" Xiao Lan's expression gradually became serious. "He came to you, and whatever he said to you, you'd better respond directly! Doing so is the best choice for both of you!"

"Is that so..." Serena had figured out what Ash would want to say to her after hearing this.

Oh no, my mind is blanking out again, and I feel dizzy all over...

But when she saw Xiao Lan's scrutinizing gaze, she forced herself to cheer up again.

Just now, she felt like Xiao Lan was questioning her.

Do you have to be pushed forward by someone?

No matter how well Xiaozhi performs, you will still feel anxious and uncertain.

While you may be happy for his achievements, they will inevitably trigger a new wave of feelings of inferiority.

You've been desperately hoping he'd say those things to you, but you've never been able to give him a positive response!

"Salina, I have nothing more to say." Xiao Lan shook her head in the end. "Ever since that summer camp, you two have never lost contact. What do you think is the reason? Every time you doubt yourself, you're not actually doubting yourself, but rather his judgment and choices!"

"Wait...wait a minute!" Seeing Xiao Lan turn to leave, Serena finally called out anxiously, "Xiao Lan, why are you telling me all this?"

"Because I'm also someone you need to choose from! And... I'm not the only one."

Under the cover of night, the girl's words plunged Serena into deep thought...

Chapter 242 He was about to confess... and he got confessed to!

Strictly speaking, Xiao Lan's statement tonight was actually just being a scoundrel.

What she said, translated, basically means... Xiaozhi and I grew up together as childhood sweethearts, we're inseparable. I don't mind you sticking to him, but whether you mind or not is up to you to decide~

This is the choice Serena has to make. No matter how conflicted she is, Blue will always be by Ash's side!

It wasn't enough for her to just decide to choose Ash, because she had to acknowledge Blue's existence... no, and not just Blue!

Remembering Xiao Lan's last words, Serena suddenly realized!

Aside from himself, the other girls currently surrounding Ash—including the other two Gym Leaders who were not present—all of them had tacitly accepted Ash and Ran's relationship, yet they still chose to come over on their own initiative!

Xiao Lan has never 'helped' anyone else in this way, including all the reminders given during the League Conference, because it was simply unnecessary.

The others made the choices that Xiao Lan had predicted, so they were on the same side as Xiao Lan!

In her eyes, he might just be an outsider who needs to be pushed forward all the time, who wastes Xiaozhi's time and energy, and who doesn't understand the rules of Kanto!

OK…

Serena finally understood; it turned out that Little Blue was not only giving a warning, but also taunting her!

If you can't accept it, then back down early... You really seem to be being looked down upon.

At this moment, Serena's face darkened, and a strong aura gradually emerged from her body.

She herself may feel confused and inferior, thinking that no matter how hard she tries, she is not good enough for Xiaozhi... but others cannot see her that way!

In particular, I doubt her obsession with Ash!

"Hmph... If you enjoy watching a show so much, then you can watch to your heart's content this time!"