"Phew—"
This time at Aindoak's "Winter Festival," the most troublesome thing is that you can't refuse battle challenges.
So many people gathered around, even if not all of them are Trainers, the repeated challenges were enough to tire out Natsuhiko.
Not everyone is aiming for the top three or the Champion title.
More people know their strength isn't great and are just here to enjoy the battle.
So.
When the crowd gradually dispersed, Natsuhiko leaned on Jiangta's stall and caught his breath.
His hands were full of dozens of wooden pendants.
Of course, the most exhausted ones were Togekiss and Eevee.
Even though Natsuhiko knew this was a "fish pond bombing" kind of competition, seeing the Pokémon sent by some young Trainers was really disappointing, Natsuhiko had no choice but to send out Eevee.
But even sending out Eevee, it was very easy against most of the ordinary Trainers.
Even when facing Elite Level Pokémon of similar strength, with Natsuhiko's tactical prowess and command ability, it wasn't difficult for Eevee to win.
In fact, using Eevee in battles confirmed his identity as an "Eevee Expert."
"Mr. Natsuhiko, thank you so much this time."
After the crowd dispersed and seeing Natsuhiko's over twenty consecutive wins.
Calita then came up to Natsuhiko with Hydreigon, bowing with great sincerity.
"No, it's me who should be thanking you. After all, you and your Hydreigon were the first ones to protect me." Natsuhiko said with a smile.
At that moment, standing between the out-of-control Tyranitar and Jiangta's stall was himself.
Calita awkwardly scratched the back of her head, "At the time, I didn't know you were Mr. Natsuhiko, I was just worried that my mom and her stall would be affected..."
But Natsuhiko's words still made Calita feel appreciated.
At least Calita's efforts weren't in vain.
"Mr. Natsuhiko, thank you!"
It wasn't only Calita who wanted to thank Natsuhiko, but also the little boy in green clothes earlier.
Tyranitar was the Pokémon he summoned, but he couldn't command it.
If Natsuhiko hadn't stopped Tyranitar, who knows how much damage it would have caused.
"That isn't your Pokémon, is it?" Natsuhiko shook his head and asked.
"Yes, it's my father's Tyranitar, I originally wanted... wanted to show off, but I didn't expect..." The boy said with embarrassment.
Indeed.
Tyranitar isn't a Pokémon that ordinary people can own.
It's likely the boy's father is also not a simple figure.
That Tyranitar almost has Elite Candidate Level strength, if left to wreak havoc, given enough time, it could overturn Aindoak.
Certainly.
Besides this little boy, Natsuhiko also recognized the girl Calita next to him.
She is Drado's sister from the original film, the one who the Black Dragon or White Dragon acknowledges as the "Earth People," intending to use Victini's power to restore the "Land of Earth."
"Be careful next time, being a Trainer is not just a profession that looks impressive, it also carries responsibilities and obligations. Train with your Pokémon often; when you grow, you will gain Tyranitar's recognition." Natsuhiko patted the boy's shoulder and said.
"Yes, yes."
The responsibility and obligation made the boy feel that being a Trainer is not easy.
After bowing to Natsuhiko again, the boy also gave his pendant to Natsuhiko and then left with a few companions.
Standing to the side, Calita, watching Natsuhiko advising the boy, couldn't help but think of her own brother.
Mr. Natsuhiko really is a good person.
"Mr. Natsuhiko, I—"
Calita took off her pendant from her neck.
"No need, you keep it. Battle with other trainers more often. Your Hydreigon is raising well, but lacks battle experience. More battles are beneficial for both you and Hydreigon."
Natsuhiko stopped Calita's outstretched hand.
Then he waved to Calita and Jiangta, holding the exhausted Eevee and Togekiss, and left.
"Let's go, let's buy macarons, and reward you guys."
"Buyi!!"
"I want to eat twenty! No! Thirty!"
"Chakoyi!"
"I want to eat forty!"
"Buyi!"
"Chakoyi!"
"..."
As the voices of the two Pokémon gradually faded, Natsuhiko also slowly disappeared from their sight.
"Nimi?"
Victini appeared again on the roof of Jiangta's stall, looking in the direction Natsuhiko headed, then glanced down at its own palms.
Strange.
It clearly didn't use its power.
Why could this person always win?
Wiggling its ears, it subconsciously flew towards Natsuhiko's direction.
"He's indeed an outstanding Trainer, Calita, you must learn well." Jiangta looked at the money Natsuhiko left on the stall and said with a smile.
"Yes." Calita nodded in agreement.
"Oh no! I forgot to ask for a signature!"
Patted her forehead.
"No worries, with Mr. Natsuhiko's ability, he will surely get into the top three eventually, you can ask him for it then."
"That's true."
Calita slightly eased up.
"Ask for what?"
At this moment, a young man with half black, half white hair quickly came over.
"Brother!"
Seeing the person coming, Calita's eyes instantly lit up.
"Drado, you're back?"
"Mom." Drado first greeted Jiangta and then smiled as he rubbed Calita's head.