Seeing that Shauna's situation was resolved, Lucas felt relieved and watched the arena battles with peace of mind.
The defenders of the arena changed one after another, continuously.
Some trainers' Pokémon might be at a disadvantage, but by relying on tactical arrangements, they could continuously defeat several trainers who came to challenge them.
Those who failed did not leave but instead wandered around nearby.
Many young women and ladies, accompanied by their fathers and husbands, wore festive dresses and strolled along the endless road lined with shops.
Others wandered with their good brothers and best friends.
Some clever trainers, after asking Lucas, found a shady spot that didn't obstruct pedestrians, took out mats from their bags, and spread them out.
They took out items they had obtained from other regions, or other memorable things, and began to do business.
They supported bartering.
If both parties were satisfied, the items could be taken away.
Others picnicked with their Pokémon, enjoying this crowded yet orderly brief moment.
Seeing this, Lucas handed the arena battles over to Gary and Gengar, and began to patrol with his Pokémon.
He designated a large area for these trainers and ordinary families who needed to set up stalls or picnic.
At the same time, more and more people poured in from Sandgem Town.
And other people who had just disembarked at Twinleaf Town's port.
This caused Jenny from Twinleaf Town and Sandgem Town to become overwhelmed and had to report the situation to their superiors.
Soon, a large number of police reinforcements arrived to help maintain order.
Mr. Quinn, the mayor of Twinleaf Town, looked at the increasingly lively roads and open spaces, grinning from ear to ear.
This was a situation that hadn't happened in many years.
At the tail end of summer, people gathered, chatted, and played with Pokémon.
Without someone to act as a backbone, such a massive summer event could not be supported.
He happily made a call to the mayor of Sandgem Town, and then the two walked aside and discussed for a while.
Let's use this opportunity to revive the summer festival activities of their childhood!
He found his secretary and gave instructions.
Prepare for a grand fireworks display tonight!
After receiving police support, Lucas breathed a sigh of relief.
He really didn't expect it to suddenly develop into this situation.
He originally thought that what he was organizing would only be a small arena battle, and only a few vendors would come to set up stalls.
But he didn't expect it to spontaneously form into a gathering.
However, Lucas looked at the scene before him, feeling a strange excitement.
In his previous life, he had only seen it on TV, but he had never actually experienced it.
As a child, he was locked at home because his parents were at work; during school, he had to study hard; at work, he had to earn money diligently.
How could he participate in such relaxed activities?
So, Lucas's mood was somewhat complex.
And others were the same; normally, only during festivals would they participate in small town events with their parents or loved ones, but these were always repetitive programs.
Only children would be uncontrollably excited; those who had grown up would just wander around for a while and then go home.
Or they would wait at home until it was almost time for the fireworks before putting on their formal attire and leaving.
It wouldn't be like now, where everything was so chaotic yet orderly.
Vendors were no longer grouped by category but were mixed up; you never knew what the next stall would sell, and you could also find cheap but very exquisite handmade items, and even purchase goods from other regions.
Even though the roads here were dusty from the movement of people, turning their gorgeous dresses, gowns, and even makeup a light yellow, they still smiled brightly and enjoyed their stroll.
They brought their Pokémon, bought some snacks and drinks, accompanied by their family, friends, or loved ones, and could even stop to watch an exciting battle.
They told all their good friends and best friends about the current situation, and thus more and more people, dressed in their most glamorous clothes, rushed over from home.
Moreover, they also received news that there would be an unprecedented grand fireworks display tonight.
At the same time, amidst the crowd, a small girl with a bun, silver hair, wearing an exquisite princess dress, and rosy cheeks, carrying a small bag diagonally across her back, ran around with several cute Pokémon. Her bag bulged and deflated, then bulged again, as she specifically sought out pretty older sisters, gentle and refined-looking older brothers, and kind uncles and aunts to sell her snacks.
A Staravia always followed behind them, and even Vespiquen was pulled in as a bodyguard.
Because among the crowd, only flying Pokémon were suitable for protecting Shauna.
Behind them, the Fujino couple followed Shauna from a distance, watching her communicate with one person after another, and the smile on her face after selling the snacks and drinks in her hand. Although their eyes were wet, their faces were smiling.
As more and more people arrived, the number of trainers also increased; some had even returned from participating in the League Conference.
They all came to ask Lucas if they could participate. Initially, Lucas agreed to let them challenge the arena, but later the number of people became too large. Seeing that it might not even end by nightfall if it continued like this, Lucas had to refuse those who came later.
He apologized and explained to the trainers who were refused. Those trainers expressed understanding and also said that next time there was such an event, they should be notified in advance and the time should be extended.
After all, being able to unconditionally spar with trainers from other regions and their own region was a rare opportunity for them as trainers.
Lucas smiled and promised that he would.
Looking at the continuous stream of trainers coming to inquire, Lucas felt overwhelmed.
Fortunately, other trainers explained on Lucas's behalf, so the news quickly spread, and eventually, almost no one came to inquire anymore.
Lucas sat down, wiped his sweat, his throat almost hoarse, and took a sip of honey water handed to him by Gothorita.
Gary next to him was even more miserable.
It wasn't like this at the beginning, was it?
It wasn't like there would be so many people at the beginning, was it?
It wasn't like there would be battles of this strength at the beginning, was it?
Gary screamed in despair in his heart.
Now the arena battles already had the shadow of the League Conference, and some were even exceptionally strong. He sometimes couldn't even react to certain parts while commentating, so how could he explain it?
However, as Professor Oak's grandson, he inherently had a stubborn spirit. He gritted his teeth and persevered, his throat almost hoarse from shouting.
Next time, he would never agree to such a thing from the store manager again.
Gary took a sip of the honey water Lucas handed him, moistened his throat, and resolved.
And Lucas also looked at the young man who came down from the arena.
He was carrying a single shoulder bag, had brown hair, wore a blue vest jacket, and had dead-fish eyes.
An Elekid followed beside him.
He went up to challenge the arena and was swept by a Snorlax, one against six.
Lucas couldn't help but laugh when he saw him.
Another rival encountered.
Lucas turned to look at Gary beside him.
He silently thought, rival meets rival.
This was too much fun.
However, Paul (also called Shinji, but here uniformly called Paul) at this time should not be able to defeat Gary, after all, Gary had not yet returned to the Kanto region, and Ash had not yet come to the Sinnoh region.
He really wanted to see Gary VS Paul in the later stages.
Lucas thought so in his heart.
"What's wrong, Manager?"
Gary saw Lucas staring at him in a daze, and cold sweat involuntarily broke out.
He tilted his head and asked softly.
"Oh, nothing, I suddenly saw a very promising trainer."
"Who?"
Gary followed Lucas's gaze and discovered Paul.
His eyes gleamed with a different light.
He had watched the previous battle; Paul's strength wasn't great, but since the Manager said so, then he must have some unique ability.
Gary had watched so many battles, and his hands were getting a little itchy too.
However, he then withdrew his gaze, looked at the arena, and continued to commentate seriously.
The arena battles officially ended until after five in the afternoon.
Surprisingly, the Champion was not the trainer with the powerful Pokémon Snorlax, nor was it the trainer from another region with the ace Charizard, but a young trainer from Twinleaf Town.
Facing the powerful Pokémon of all the other contestants, he won the Champion title by relying on "Quick, dodge!", "I believe in you!", and "Go!".
Lucas took out his camera and took a picture of him.
In the photo, he was happily smiling, holding the "trophy," surrounded by his Pokémon:
Beautifly, Dustox, Ambipom, Pachirisu, Golduck, and Azumarill.