A small nebula falls from the sky at the beginning and joins the chat group

Lurina thought back to when she first started learning Pokémon.

At that time, she was not a fashion model or a gym leader, but just the daughter of a fisherman.

But when she went out to sea with her father, played with Pokémon, and commanded the weak Pokémon in the water to defeat the powerful Pokémon, she felt genuinely happy.

"Then it's enough to enjoy it and not regret your choice."

"As for what others think?"

"Please, it's tiring to live in the eyes of others!"

Bai Ye didn't say anything more, leaving Lurina time to think, and pulled Caidou away, whose eyes were shining after listening to these words.

He actually had something else to say.

"Other people's standards will never allow for perfection."

Even the strongest champion, Dan Di, would be criticized for all kinds of things by people who knew him, but he would never be shaken by it.

Bai Ye had heard Mashide recalling the past, and he had complained to Dandi about why Xiao Dandan was not a fighting-attribute trainer.

This was Emperor Dan’s answer at that time.

"Hahaha, because I fight alongside my partners to become the strongest!"

"No attributes can limit us."

"Master, there will be someone more suitable to inherit your path."

Chapter 29: Steel Raven Flying Taxi

At nightfall, in the bedroom decorated like a deep sea fantasy.

Lurina walked out of the steamy bathroom, wiping her hair with a towel while responding to the video call. Olivia, still dressed in office clothes, was in her personal office in the building, looking at Galar working in the night.

"I have thought clearly about the advice Miss Oliver gave me last time."

"Really? Did you realize your shortcomings because of today's battle?"

Oliver raised her eyes slightly.

She was also very clear about the result of today's battle.

10 minutes, 4 battles, all of which were killed instantly within one round.

Among the Galar battle-related personal media, the rumor that "Rurina, the gym leader of the Water Boat Arena, does not live up to her reputation and will soon be demoted to the ranks of the top gyms" has been spreading like wildfire.

It's not that Oliver is deliberately focusing on Lurina's negative information.

But this is part of her many complicated daily affairs.

As the vice president of the alliance, her fame is indeed well-known throughout Galar.

But only she knows the hardships and persistence behind it.

"It's indeed because Bai Ye gave me the opportunity to think clearly."

With her blue-dyed hair hanging down, Lurina's eyes sparkled in the room where only the blue ambient light was on.

Olive paused from processing the documents in her hands and looked at Lurina in the video.

It seems... things are a little different from what she originally thought?

Lurina didn't seem to be depressed about giving up a career she loved. Instead, she seemed to be inspired and was full of confidence and high spirits.

Sure enough, what Lurina said next proved that Oliver's intuition was correct.

"I've thought it through, Miss Olive!"

"Whether it's a model job or a gym leader job, I'll do both well!"

"Beautiful and powerful, I will move towards that goal."

Do you have a goal?

That's a good thing.

Olive nodded.

There is no hostility between her and Lurina. The reason why she and Ross ridiculed her before was to prevent her from forgetting her identity as the gym leader.

One or two first-round exits are of no consequence, because even a top-tier gym will always have its last-place team.

However, being eliminated in the first round every time easily arouses public opinion.

If she were regarded as the gatekeeper of the First Army Gym, the impact Lurina would have suffered would definitely be much stronger than it is now.

Roz and Olive didn't want that to happen, so they resorted to this desperate measure.

When dealing with girls with strong self-esteem, stimulation is more effective than persuasion.

Now it seems that someone has helped them achieve better results.

"If that's your decision, I'll support you."

"But the places at the First Army Gym are determined by the ranking in the League Tournament. If your performance this time is still unsatisfactory, then the permission for the First Army Gym replacement match will definitely be granted."

"I hope you can take up the challenge and shatter the outside world's public opinion."

"I would do it without you telling me, Miss Olive!"

There was no longer any confusion in Lurina's voice.

"Also, Miss Oliver, I plan to take a break for a while. Of course, it won't interfere with the normal holding of the league competition. It only needs to be a week after the opening ceremony."

There are many gyms in Galar, so it doesn't matter if one or two are temporarily closed.

This is also why Bai Ye is worried that the gym leader will not be there when he challenges the gym.

Because that's the norm.

Oliver agreed to this request for leave without giving it much thought.

But she didn't forget to ask.

"Are you too tired and want to rest?"

Lurina's eyes sparkled.

"no."

"I want to give it a try and see scenery I have never seen before."

When it reaches the Elite level, simple hard training can be effective, but that is more effective for Pokémon that rely on physical attacks.

Lurina is a gym leader who specializes in water attributes.

For her, the best way to improve her strength is to comprehend the deeper mysteries of water with her Pokémon, or to strengthen her inner will.

She hopes that after this vacation is over.

Whether I am on the path to becoming a gym leader or a model, I can take it to the next level and no longer let anyone down.

----split line----

the next day.

Caidou and Baiye set out from the hotel in Shuizhou Town, planning to go to the opening ceremony of the Jiqing City Alliance together.

"Master! Look there!"

On the outskirts of Shuizhou Town, Caidou saw from a distance that Lurina was standing next to the Steelix flying taxi, carrying a blue suitcase, and seemed to have been waiting there for a long time.

Seeing the two people appear, Lurina smiled and waved to them.

"Good morning! Bai Ye, Cai Dou."

"Good morning, Lurina."

"But why are you here?"

After approaching and greeting each other, Caidou said something strange.

Today, Lurina changed into an outfit suitable for traveling. Although it was still her favorite blue color, it had lost the nobility and beauty she usually had during modeling shoots, and had a touch of freshness and beauty.

No matter the time of year, this top Galar model still looks stunning.

Of course, what caught Bai Ye's attention was not her normal beauty, but the confidence that emanated from her, which was different from her dejected look yesterday.

"Looks like you've pulled yourself together."

"Thank you very much for that."

Lurina thanked him generously.

"You're welcome, I'm just expressing my opinion."

"So you were waiting here for us just to say thank you?"

Bai Ye asked, his eyes unconsciously looking at the Steelix flying taxi beside him.

This thing is quite common in Galar.

Alola and its mount Pokémon, Galar has gone a step further on this basis. Pokémon can now cooperate with technological products to achieve some transportation modes that optimize the experience.

"no."

Lurina shook her head.

"Caidou, you also received an invitation to the opening ceremony, right?"

"Ah."

This is an invitation that every First Army gym leader will receive.

"It just so happens that I'm also going to attend the opening ceremony of the league competition. Do you mind joining me?"

Lurina invited her to go with them.

A few minutes later.

The Steel Crow flapped its wings and flew high into the sky.

In the carriage towed by it, three people sat side by side. Although it was a bit crowded, no one seemed to mind.

Lurina happily chatted with Bai Ye and Cai Dou about interesting things in Galar, and it seemed that the previous haze in her heart had completely disappeared.

Bai Ye felt the not-so-bumpy carriage and thought that Steelix was worthy of being the most handsome house bird in Galar. It had a cool appearance, was very intelligent, and flew so steadily.

If he hadn't met the right one yet, he would have wanted to capture one and raise it.

In this cheerful atmosphere, Bai Ye did not notice that the two items stored in his backpack, [Decayed Sword and Shield], were emitting a faint light for some reason.

Chapter 30: Gigantamax Rampage Incident

at the same time.

In the wilderness outside Jiqing City, a strong wind blew, sending sand and rocks flying!

Xiaoyou, who was carrying a backpack, tried hard to hold on to her hat to prevent it from being blown away by the strong wind.

She raised her head and looked at the sky which was dyed dark red in surprise.

"So huge, is this [Dynamite]?"

“Watching it on a TV screen is completely different from seeing it live!”

Not far in front of her, a super-giant Gnathosaurus crushed the ground with one foot, scaring countless Pokémon and nearby trainers away.

"Hey, hey, hey! This is at the entrance of Mecha City, how could such a huge Pokémon appear?!"

"A wild Pokémon has escaped its nest and Dynamaxed!"

"This multiplier has already exceeded the range of ordinary Dynamax!"

"Where are the trainers from the league? When are they coming? I just saw several passersby sinking into cracks in the ground!"

Although under the rules of this world, humans have powerful immortality and will not die even when facing an attack from a Gyrodinosaur of this magnitude, the pain and being buried in the soil are still terrifying.

Such an incident is already considered a crisis!

Obviously, this Gigantamax is not a Pokémon that undergoes Gigantamaxing in a Gigantamax Nest and the corresponding Gigantamax Node.

"What should we do? Just run away?"

In this dangerous situation, Xiaoyou looked at the vigilant Fennekin in front of her, and finally did not choose to escape immediately. Instead, she quickly took out her mobile phone to take a photo and sent it to Bai Ye and Dan Di respectively, noting the location, and then called Fennekin to escape to a safe place with her.

"Come up quickly, Flame Rabbit."