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As she spoke, Xiao Guang's image flashed through her mind, and a hint of competitiveness and stubbornness flickered in her eyes.

"When we meet again, I will be even stronger. No matter how much Hikari grows, even if she doesn't super evolve, I won't lose to her!"

Chapter 1475 The Grand Celebration of United States

After enjoying a sumptuous dinner, Xia You relaxed and had a good night's rest.

By the next morning, all his fatigue from the past few days had vanished.

Standing on the balcony, he watched the morning light pierce through the clouds, spilling into the European-style courtyard in front of him, sprinkling onto the flowers and plants, carrying the morning dew, everywhere a scene of tranquility and peace.

He had finally settled one matter, so he was in a good mood and everything seemed pleasing to the eye.

Even the castle, which had been bustling a few days ago, had returned to its usual tranquility.

After packing their luggage, Xia You met up with Xiao Guang and Zhen Gu, had breakfast, and then went to the main gate of the castle with Jia Deliya.

With things settled here, it was time for him to leave and begin the next part of his journey.

Dressed in a simple long dress, Jia Deliya accompanied Xia You and the others as they descended the steps, smiling at them.

Although Cattleya felt reluctant to part ways, she was not as melancholy as before. A faint smile appeared on her face, and her eyes sparkled, clearly indicating that she had made up her mind.

Where are you planning to go next?

Xia You had nothing to hide from this woman and said with a smile, "There are two more things to do. The first is naturally the Higanbana Tournament, and the second is Hikaru's grand celebration."

As one of the Elite Four of the Unova region, although not a Coordinator, Cattleya is naturally no stranger to the Grand Festival.

Moreover, she knew that a grand celebration was about to be held, and judging by the time, leaving now would be just in time.

From this perspective, Xia You's timing was also very accurate; she didn't miss Xiao Guang's important matter because of her own affairs.

“The Grand Celebration, huh?” Gadriya turned to Hikari. “I can’t even remember the last time I saw the Grand Celebration. Unfortunately, I have to go to West Union soon, so I won’t be able to be there to cheer you on.”

Xiao Guang quickly waved his hand.

"It's alright, Sister Cattleya. You've already taken such good care of me during this time."

Gadriya smiled slightly: "Although I can't be there in person, I will watch the competition via live stream. I hope you can achieve your goal and win the final victory this time!"

Xiao Guang nodded vigorously and stretched out his little fist, looking very confident.

"Don't worry, I've made ample preparations this time, and I won't let you down!"

"Then do your best! I'll be waiting for your victory."

Turning her gaze away from Xiao Guang, Gadria looked at Xia You.

"Although I definitely won't be able to make it to Hikaru's grand celebration, I will definitely not miss the Higaki Festival. I should be able to be there to cheer you on."

Did you go there specifically to cheer yourself up?

Xia Youke was no novice when it came to relationships. When a girl said that, he naturally knew what she meant, especially considering Cattleya's behavior recently. He wasn't oblivious either, so he could naturally sense it.

But how to put it... he already had too many women and didn't want to get involved in any more romantic entanglements.

But he wasn't heartless enough to reject them outright, fearing it would damage their friendship.

We can only take it one step at a time...

Touching his nose, Xia You could only smile wryly and say, "Actually, there's no need to cheer me on. Even though it's a Pokémon tournament, with my skills, I could win with my eyes closed."

Xia You's words were neither a clash of confidence nor an overly arrogant statement.

Everyone knows that he has the ability and the resources to do so.

To put it bluntly, the open tournament that just ended was more intense and of a higher standard than the upcoming Higaki Tournament.

Of course, this is assuming it's this year's Higaki Tournament, just like in the anime. If there are any changes, well, it doesn't really matter.

For Xia You, it was all a smooth, uneventful process; no matter who the opponent was, the outcome would remain the same.

“Of course I know.” Gadriya was well aware of this as well, and she didn’t think Xia You was bragging. On the contrary, she thought it was only natural. She just smiled and nodded. “Didn’t you prove this in the open tournament these past few days? But no matter what, it’s a big tournament after all. The atmosphere is definitely different. There are all kinds of players. It’s bound to be very interesting. Besides, I haven’t been to watch a match live for a long time. This is a good opportunity to relive that feeling.”

Since Gadria has said so, what else can Xia You say?

"Thank you for your hospitality during this time. We'll see you again at the Higaki Conference."

"Okay, see you then!"

After Gadriya chatted with Makomo for a few more minutes, Xia You saw that it was getting late and decided not to linger any longer. With a final wave of his hand, the three of them left the castle gate and headed west.

Just as he said before, there are only two things to do next, and the first thing to be done is Xiaoguang's magnificent celebration!

Although the journey in Unova was so smooth and there were no strong opponents, Hikari's grand tournament trip was too easy and didn't even take up much of the group's time, so her presence didn't seem very strong.

But this is ultimately because Hikari herself is outstanding. With her powerful strength, she has no opponents in the battle, which is why everything seems so smooth. If she were just a beginner, it would naturally not have been so smooth.

This can be seen from the fact that she was able to collect all five ribbon medals early on.

Regardless, Xiaoguang has finally reached this point.

The time to verify her results had finally arrived.

The three of them headed west.

After traversing forests, plains, and hills, and passing through several towns they had visited before, they arrived at the city where the grand celebration was being held on the third day of their journey.

When they arrived, the entire city was filled with the unique, bustling atmosphere that precedes a major event.

The streets were lined with colorful flags and long banners, and huge screens played highlights from previous grand celebrations. Coordinators from various towns in the Unova region could be seen everywhere, with their Pokémon roaming the streets and alleys.

As with other large-scale events, the audience flocked to the city, filling the streets and shopping malls.

There are less than two days left until the start of the celebration.

Unable to win the championship here, the three rushed to the festival center after entering the city. They first registered Dawn, and after everything was settled, they went to the Pokémon Center. When they found it full, they went to nearby hotels and guesthouses, but they were also full. Finally, they managed to book three rooms at a high-end hotel a little further away, which shows just how popular the Grand Festival is.

Anyway, at least we found a place to stay, and now all we have to do is wait for the celebration to begin.