Ash, with his invincible physical body, wants to become a Pokémon Master.

Chapter 428 Autumn Leaf Tournament

"Forest Lizard, Seed Machine Gun!"

"King Fish, Destruction Ray!"

An ordinary evening, an ordinary open space, but the sounds of fighting were anything but ordinary.

On the battlefield, Ash and Wallace are respectively commanding Sceptile and Kingfisher in a fierce battle.

The forest lizard leaped away, dodging the beam of light that was filled with a destructive aura.

Then it swiftly lunged from mid-air, the Forest Lizard, already in its Lush state, radiating a vibrant green light, and quickly unleashed a Seed Machine Gun with a 4x advantage against the Fish King.

Michael clapped his hands repeatedly at her nimble and lively figure.

"It's truly dazzling; the Forest Lizard has a beautiful form that rivals any Pokémon."

After this round, the Fish King finally collapsed, completely losing its ability to fight.

[Ding! Forest Lizard: Affection +5; Intimacy +5]

"Cheers!!!"

The forest lizard roared to the sky; it had truly defeated Mikoli's Fish King, which was no easy feat.

In its excitement, the forest lizard suddenly emitted a white light all over its body.

"evolution?"

"That's right, it's evolution! Great, Forest Lizard, no, Lizard King!"

Ash immediately ran over to get a closer look at his evolved partner and was genuinely happy for it.

[Ding! Congratulations on completing Treecko's hidden quest "Turn the tide, Sceptile!": Please evolve Treecko into Sceptile]

【获得奖励：联盟币+5000：防御+2：特防+2：自由属性点+3：银色王冠+2】

Just then, Haruka excitedly ran over, carrying a Torchic.

"Ash, Max, look! My Torchic has learned Flamethrower!"

"Good news, but May, let's check on the Forest Lizard first. It has successfully evolved into Sceptile!"

"Yes, sister, the first starter Pokémon in our team to evolve to its final form has been born."

"Oh, I thought the biggest good news I'd hear today would be from me."

"Chama?"

"Ah, it's alright, Torchic. I'm not disappointed. I'm already happy that you learned to breathe fire."

Noticing that the turkey had misunderstood her disappointment, Haruka quickly and gently comforted it.

This scene of mutual care between Pokémon and trainers deeply moved Wallace.

"Oh~ the bond between trainers and Pokémon—that's so wonderful!"

"I believe that with the mutual effort of two hearts, your Torchic will surely evolve soon, Haruka."

After leisurely retrieving the King Fish, Mikoli immediately sat back down at the table and began to drink hot tea.

Since his battle with Ash yesterday, Wallace has completely accepted Ash.

Afterwards, he was impressed by Ash's cooking skills and readily agreed to help Ash's Pokémon with battle training when they traveled together.

After all, nurturing outstanding successors for the future of the league is also one of the important responsibilities of a champion.

The two sides fought several battles over the past two days, with Ash mainly using Grovyle.

This guy is Ash's most popular member of Hoenn's team. After witnessing Pikachu's battle against Steven's Metagross, he has been looking forward to battling a strong opponent of this caliber.

This time, the opportunity finally came, and Mikuri gave the Forest Lizard face by sending out the Fish King from his main force.

However, even though the Forest Lizard had a significant attribute advantage in the battle, it still struggled quite a bit.

Finally, after a four-game losing streak, it was in the fifth game that it successfully defeated a champion-level fish king.

The result was that it was so excited that it evolved.

Everyone crowded around the evolved Lizard King, looking it over and touching it until it became shy.

"By the way, Haruka, how's your practice for doubles flash battles going?"

"Well, there shouldn't be any major problems. Torchic learned to breathe fire through practice."

"Really? That's good. Don't slack off."

During his breaks, Wallace still made sure to give May some pointers on her studies, often tutoring her during breaks between battles with Ash.

This greatly benefited May on her path to becoming a Coordinator.

For example, tell her that the grand battles at this grand celebration will be in doubles format, and let her practice in advance.

Meanwhile, Ash and his friends had already arrived outside Fallleaf Town.

The entrance gate alone was already quite lively due to the upcoming grand event.

"Well, Ash, May, Max, and Pikachu, it's time for us to part ways here for now."

"Thank you so much for taking care of me these past few days, everyone is an outstanding person."

"Especially Haruka, she's such a diligent child, she reminds me of Rukia when she was just a little girl—"

"I will definitely go to the Autumn Leaf Festival. Although I can't tell you where I will be, I will cheer for you."

After afternoon tea, Michael carefully put away the information about Togepi Park that Ash had given him, and at the same time, they arranged the location for the League to come and pick up the cannon.

He then changed back into the perverted stalker's outfit that could conceal his figure, covering himself up completely.

Then, with a flourish, he said goodbye to Ash and the others.

"Thank you for your guidance during this time, Mr. Michael. Goodbye."

"Pikachu!"

"We'll definitely meet again if fate allows!"

After saying that, Mikoli spun around and disappeared like the wind.

He'll be incredibly busy from now on, so he needs to make the most of this rare solo vacation.

Ash and his friends were also filled with emotion as they watched Wallace disappear in a flash.

"What a peculiar person, arriving suddenly and leaving just as quickly."

"He's just a good person."

During the time that Michael accompanied Ash, he did not get angry or refuse even when Ash invited him to battle intensely. He even specially reduced his sleep time to guide May.

She can be described as having a very good personality, just a bit flamboyant in general.

After Wallace left, Ash and his friends quickly entered Fallleaf Town.

The group arrived at the high platform at the entrance to the city and gazed at the town under the twilight.

"It's truly magnificent." As Xiaoyao saw the center of the conference, she couldn't help but secretly make up her mind.

"This time, I'm determined to get the magnificent ribbon medal!"

After everyone settled in at the Pokémon Center as usual, they immediately accompanied May to the venue of the tournament the next day.

"Wow, there are so many people here! They've all come specifically for the Grand Festival."

Upon entering the venue, Xiao Sheng was astonished by the number of people attending the conference.

Even Xiaoyao's hard-won fighting spirit was shaken.

"What should I do? Everyone looks so strong, I'm starting to get nervous again."

"It's alright, Haruka. You've received guidance from Michael, so you're sure to win this grand tournament."

Ash's words of affirmation gave May strength and helped her regain her energy.

"winning!"

The thought of standing on the podium with Swallowtail after their final victory made Haruka unable to stop grinning like an idiot.

However, at this moment, a blue energy suddenly swept across the venue, and the items of each trainer began to float upwards uncontrollably.

Even Pikachu and Ash's hats started to flutter.

"This energy fluctuation is telekinesis."

Ash quickly used his psychic powers to cancel out the previous force, and all the upward-floating objects immediately returned to their original positions.

At this moment, the twin-tailed red-haired girl and her Pokémon, who had been meditating on the lounge chair, finally woke up.

"Oh no, Çalhan!"

"Rem!"

The girl abruptly stopped meditating and immediately stood up to apologize to everyone present.

"I'm sorry everyone, it's all because my charemm skills are not good enough, which is why I uncontrollably released my psychic power during meditation."

"I'm so sorry to have bothered you all."

Seeing that the girl apologized sincerely, the trainers present did not say anything more.

Only Ash gave that Medicham a deep look.

"Haruka, this Medicham's psychic power is surprisingly strong. It might be a tough opponent for you in the match, so be careful."

"Ugh, saying things like that to me before the match, isn't that just putting more pressure on me?"

"This is a friendly reminder!" Ash gave May a chop to the head, giving her little head a good rest.

However, at that moment, the red-haired girl suddenly appeared in front of Ash.

"My name is Grace. You were the one who helped neutralize Charem's Nen just now. Thank you so much."

"It's nothing, just a small favor."

Seeing how polite the other party was, Xiaozhi and his friends quickly introduced themselves to him.

However, at this moment, Ash had the idea of ​​helping May find out information about the other party, so he asked her.

"By the way, Miss Grace, have you ever won a beauty pageant?"

"Oh, of course we have that."

Upon hearing this, Grace generously took out her badge box, revealing three different ribbon badges inside.

Wow, that's amazing!

"Three pieces, that's quite a formidable opponent. It won't be easy for you to win this time, sister."

"Hey, Kakeru, don't say things like that out loud!"

It's incredibly embarrassing for someone like me, who's just about to participate in the second Grand Tournament, to say I want to win in front of such a seasoned trainer.

Xiaoyao quickly and shyly covered Xiaosheng's mouth.

At this moment, Grace's expression suddenly changed, and she revealed a funny smile that she couldn't help but make.

"Haha, you guys are so good at talking, saying I'm amazing and all that—"

She laughed heartily for a while before finally returning to her usual serious expression.

"Haruka, actually, the results of the Grand Contest have nothing to do with the number of times you participate."

"It's not only experienced trainers who can earn the Ribbon Medal; you also have to consider the opponent's Pokémon's type, and of course, there's the element of luck."

"But the only thing that's certain is that if you don't fully utilize your partner Pokémon's abilities, there's absolutely no hope of winning."

Having said that, Xiaoyao naturally understood the good intentions behind Grace's words.

"Okay, I understand. Thank you, Miss Grace. Ash, let's go train right away!"

After saying that, he rushed off to register, and then immediately pulled Xiaozhi out.

"Walking so fast, huh? But he might be an interesting opponent, right, Çalem?"

"Rem".

After seeing Haruka's figure disappear into the venue, Grace led Charem back to their original positions and continued meditating.

On the other side, Haruka immediately began training on the skill combination she had previously used with the Hunting Butterfly.

In the first round of review, the effect of Pokémon skillfully using two moves in combination with the performance was far superior to demonstrating the power of Pokémon moves through external objects.

However, when Haruka had Butterfree use Silver Whirlwind and Silk Shot, she accidentally lost control of the force.

"Oh no, this is bad." Xiaoyao said dejectedly.

The silk thread accidentally got tangled around the hunting swallowtail butterfly itself.

"The performance was a failure; it was really not beautiful."

"No wonder, with such a half-hearted trainer, this outcome was inevitable."

"Ugh, that annoying voice, it's you, Shun!"

May was furious, while Ash had already looked toward the path in the bushes.

He had noticed it long ago; the person who walked out with his hands in his pockets and a smug look on his face was indeed the arrogant green-haired guy he had encountered before.

With a wave of his hand, he tossed three red roses at Xiaozhi and his two friends, a display of extreme flair.

"Consider this a gift for your long-awaited reunion. Of course, don't misunderstand, it's for your Pokémon."

"But I don't have any Pokémon."

Xiao Sheng, who had just accepted the rose, said speechlessly, "Does this person always have to do this every time he appears?"

"Oh, I forgot you're not old enough yet—well, consider this a gift for your glasses."

"What the hell is this, giving me glasses?!"

But at this moment, Shun completely ignored the angry looks from Max and May, and walked up to Ash and the others with a flick of his bangs.

Xiao Zhi also tossed the rose back to him.

"Shun, so you've come to the Akiha Festival too."

"Hmph, of course. My goal is to collect all five ribbon medals as soon as possible and qualify to participate in the grand celebration."

"And since we last parted, I've received another ribbon medal."

Green Hair flicked his wrist with a flourish, conjuring up his badge box, which he then opened to show Ash and his friends his newly acquired ribbon badge.

And the ribbon medals inside, just like those of Miss Grace in front, numbered three in total.

Xiao Shun proudly tossed her bangs again.

"So, what about that person? After you narrowly defeated me at the Kaina Tournament, did you receive any new ribbon medals?"

"Uh—this—"

When this matter came up, Xiaoyao was speechless for a moment.

"Actually, I haven't participated in a new Grand Contest since the last one. This is my second time, so I haven't—"

"Haha, just as I expected!"

Before Xiaoyao could finish speaking, Xiaoshun casually interrupted her.

"Here's a piece of advice: if you really want to continue down the path of a Trainer Coordinator, at least try to get a Ribbon Medal."

"I don't need you to teach me this! Did you come here just to provoke me?"

Unexpectedly, Green Hair simply raised the rose in his hand and gently touched his face, then spoke contemptuously.

"Don't think so highly of yourself. I didn't come here specifically to see you."

"He's the one I'm looking for!"

After saying that, Shun pointed at Ash, who was standing next to Haruka.

This left Xiao Zhi completely bewildered.

"Oh, you were looking for me?"