Lampridge, a resort paradise.
One of the few resort paradises in the entire Kanto Region.
The scenery is beautiful, and you can even go fishing in your spare time. Every now and then, beauty pageants are held here, attracting many trainers.
The Saint-Tiannu quickly arrived at the island where the League was holding the event.
There were many trainers on the island.
The Pokédex also mentioned the Gym Leader Tournament, and there were more trainers watching than expected.
Of course, a few trainers also wanted to take this opportunity to challenge certain Gym Leaders.
The person hosting this Gym Leader Tournament was Agatha Christie, one of the Elite Four.
In recent years, as Agatha Christie has gotten older, she has gradually stopped managing some of the League's affairs.
This time, she just happened to come and watch the so-called Gym Leader Tournament.
"As a Gym Leader, you still don't want to come and participate in the competition?"
Agatha Christie looked at the Crimson Lotus Gym representative office.
Only one Gym Apprentice came from the Crimson Lotus Gym; Gym Leader Blaine was not present.
Kikuko felt a slight pang of regret. She had come here naturally to see her old friend.
Unfortunately, he still refused to leave Cinnabar Island.
She knew how devastating the previous match had been for Blaine.
That match had shattered his spirit, and since returning to Cinnabar Island, he had remained a Gym Leader until now.
"Is this the resort island?"
"It's much worse than I expected."
Bai Yu stepped off the boat, gazing at the island before him.
It wasn't as interesting as he had imagined; instead, countless trainers filled the area.
The once spacious island now felt incredibly crowded.
The flow of people and their accompanying Pokémon practically occupied every corner of the island.
Bai Yu also spotted some familiar faces in the crowd.
It seemed that all eight gyms in the Kanto Region, except for Cinnabar and Viridian,
had their trainers arrive at the resort island.
"Wow! It's so lively here!"
"There's a Pokémon battle over there!"
"Pikachu, let's go, we want to have a battle too!"
Ash rushed towards the crowd as soon as he got off the boat. Gary's earlier words hadn't dampened Ash's spirits; on the contrary, they had fueled his fighting spirit.
"Ash, wait for me!"
Misty called out helplessly, running after him.
"Those two are still the same as before."
"I'll go first."
Brock looked at Bai Yu and Sabrina, then ran towards Ash.
"Pokémon battles,"
Bai Yu murmured, ultimately dismissing the idea.
He was only there to watch the excitement and had no interest in the so-called battles.
"Should we go too?" Sabrina looked at the crowd; she didn't like so many people crowding around.
Deep down, she didn't want Bai Yu to fight; those small-scale battles weren't worth much attention in Sabrina's eyes.
"Forget it, I'm not really interested in those battles," Bai Yu said
, shaking his head. The content in the game is far superior to most trainers he encounters in real life.
The experience gained in the game is also much greater than in reality, so why waste time on meaningless battles?
Sabrina nodded. It was best that Bai Yu didn't intend to participate in the competition; she was still worried that he would volunteer to fight, just like that impulsive Ash.
"The environment here is quite nice. If it weren't for the Gym Leader competition, this environment would be truly unforgettable!"
Sabrina gazed at the beach, where few people were battling.
Couples strolled along the sand.
The sea shimmered with light, its surface a vibrant emerald green, and Magikarp leaped about, adding to the area's charm.
"Yes, the environment here is quite beautiful,"
Bai Yu remarked, also looking at the sea.
This was a rare fishing paradise.
If the fishing uncle from the game were here, this area would probably be packed with anglers.
Compared to the Martial Arts Town in the game, the fishing here was much better.
These were natural treasures, less polluted, more pristine, and exceptionally beautiful.
"Bai Yu, why don't we stay here a little longer?"
"Don't go back to guard your Gym,"
Sabrina said, her eyes sparkling as she looked at the sea, reaching out to hook Bai Yu's hand.
Her heart pounded involuntarily, her fair and flawless face flushed slightly. She wanted to reach out her hand but hesitated, her gaze inadvertently drifting to Bai Yu's face.
This was the first time she had seen the sea, and the sight stirred a slight ripple in her usually calm heart.
"This girl..."
Bai Yu naturally noticed Naza's unusual behavior.
The superpowered queen of the Kanto Region, the cold and aloof queen in others' eyes—when had she ever acted like this?
She had already taken the initiative so readily; if he didn't reciprocate, he would appear utterly pathetic.
Bai Yu reached out and took Naza's arm. Naza's eyes narrowed slightly, her heart pounding even faster.
A thousand ants seemed to crawl through her heart, and she stood frozen, her body numb.
"This environment is beautiful, but not suitable for a long stay,"
Bai Yu said, looking at the sea before him again, finally voicing his true thoughts.
Such beauty, if gazed upon forever, would feel somewhat empty.
He hadn't yet fulfilled his greatest dream; he couldn't let his thoughts remain solely focused on the beauty before him.
"Stop saying such unpleasant things."
Sabrina's face stiffened, and she snorted, pulling her hand away.
All she wanted was a definite answer from Bai Yu, even if it was a lie.
"Time to report to the Gym Leader Tournament." Sabrina said, turning away sullenly.
Bai Yu was left standing there, at a loss.
"Such a beautiful day, those words really did spoil the atmosphere."
Bai Yu chuckled, not thinking much of it, and followed Sabrina.
"Those two~"
Sabrina's gaze fell on a muscular man with blond, spiky hair, wearing a vest, accompanied by a middle-aged man in ninja attire.
As one of Team Rocket's three executives, Sabrina knew their strength.
She just hadn't expected them to appear at this time.
"I hope they don't cause trouble." Sabrina was somewhat worried.
If those two caused trouble, it would definitely cause quite a disturbance, and besides, they were strong enough that ordinary trainers couldn't handle them. Even Elite Four member Agatha Christie alone would have a hard time controlling the Pokémon they used.
From the moment Sabrina saw Shiraha, she began to doubt the future she had previously foreseen, and her resentment towards joining Team Rocket grew. She began to consider leaving the team.
Team Rocket!
If the future didn't unfold as she had predicted, she wouldn't obey any of their orders!
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