Chapter 77
: A fateful gaze! We are formidable rivals!
"Hey Larvitar, have a hard rock to boost your spirits. We still have other trainers to deal with later, so we can't let them look down on us!"
"Yukichi (sobs), Yukichi (sobs)?"
Xia Ming, (sobbing), what will our future be like? (sobbing)
After taking the hard stone Xia Ming handed him and putting it in his mouth, Young Gilas's mood improved somewhat, but he still felt a little lost and insecure.
This was the first real "failure" it had ever experienced since birth! This unforgettable feeling made the baby, who was just over a month old, feel extremely uncomfortable.
No one enjoys the taste of failure, and it takes time to muster the courage again.
"Ru~ Ruhoo!"
It's just a loss, it's not like I'm going to lose my life, what's there to be afraid of!
Compared to Larvitar, Duraludon, who has always lived in the wild, is more accepting of failure. She had already lived in her world for several years before it was destroyed by Team Rainbow Rocket.
She experienced hunger in the wild, was bullied by high-level Pokémon, and even truly experienced what "death" meant when the world was destroyed.
Although those memories had become distant after she went to the new world, she would not forget them.
It's just a failure, it's not like I'm dead. As long as I'm not dead, I'll have a better life sooner or later.
Look at her, isn't she living a life of comfort and ease with Xia Ming now?
"Aluminium Dragon is right, Larvitar. One failure proves nothing. You are strong, and I am too weak. I can't keep up with her pace. It's not your fault."
Xia Ming nodded in agreement with Aluminum Steel Dragon's words, then stroked Larvitar's head and comforted it:
"Young Gilgamesh, you will eventually evolve into the most powerful Tyranitar. That will be the time when you truly step onto the stage called King. Even if Fried Pig evolves into Emboar, you can still take half its life with one earthquake."
The road to becoming a king is destined to be fraught with difficulties. We will experience failures, but as long as we can rise again, you will still be worthy of the crown and become the supreme ruler, Tyranitar!
"Yukichi?"
Really, Xia Ming?
"Of course, when have I ever lied to you, Younggiras?"
"Young Yoshi!"
I understand, Xia Ming. I will definitely evolve into the strongest Tyranitar!
"That's more like it! Of course, there's also the aluminum-steel dragon. Once you've grown enough, I'll buy you a piece of composite metal so you can become the biggest and tallest aluminum-steel bridge dragon!"
After encouraging the baby Gilas, Xia Ming, without showing favoritism, drew a big, round, and delicious cake for the aluminum steel dragon girl.
After hearing Xia Ming's words, the aluminum steel dragon's initial slight resentment at being slightly biased vanished, and it patted its belly with both hands to show that it felt very comfortable.
"Lulu~"
That's more like it. My partner isn't a piece of trash who can be defeated by one failure. If you want to become the big boss, you'd better get rid of your little habit of crying at the drop of a hat.
"Yukichi Yukichi!"
I won't cry anymore!
"Yes, yes, my Larvitar is the best, the strongest, the bravest, and the Pokémon that never cries!"
A smile blossomed between the one person and the two Pokémon.
The gloom of the recent defeat was swept away in an instant, and Larvitar regained his spirits, ready to fight again at any moment!
Just then, the trio who had been observing outside the Pokémon Center for half an hour finally came over.
"Not bad, that's what a trainer I should acknowledge as a rival should be like. Xia Ming, you're still very strong."
Instead of taking advantage of Xia Ming's misfortune, Mingyi highly praised Xia Ming's performance in the battle.
Revenge is revenge, but revenge is not just about revenge.
As a qualified trainer, Mingyi appreciates every trainer who can get her to take things seriously and hopes to "communicate" with them through battles.
"Added mold...added mold~"
Aluminum Steel Dragon did a great job, you... barely passable.
The Green Vine Snake, held in Mingyi's arms, raised its head and gave a brief evaluation. The pressure from the Duraludon was no less than that from the Black Lotus Gym Leader's Hayok, which was already quite impressive.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Xia Ming, Mingyi just talks a little strangely, but she really thinks you're amazing, and so do I. Your battle was fantastic! You're the fourth trainer I know who can get Mingyi to take a battle completely seriously!"
The adorable Bai Lu, carrying a small waist bag, stood beside Ming Yi, explaining in a soft, endearing tone, afraid that Xia Ming might think Ming Yi had just been provoking him.
Black Lotus, not wanting her companion to be misunderstood, quickly chimed in to continue Bai Lu's words:
"That's right, the first three are Black Lotus, the new Gym Leader of Hinoki City, Miss Touko, the former League Legend, and myself!"
"It's okay. Winning and losing are inevitable in Pokémon battles. No one can say they can win forever."
Xia Ming stood up and met Ming Yi's gaze head-on. The two Pokémon beside him also stood up, and at that moment, their eyes met as if destined to meet:
Will you participate in next year's Higanbana Tournament?
"Shouldn't I be asking you that?"
Mingyi met Xia Ming's eyes defiantly. She could feel the passion and fighting spirit in him, as if he would fight forever if he didn't defeat her!
Is that the look of a formidable rival? That's wonderful!
"Let me formally introduce myself again. My name is Mingyi, and I come from Central City in the Hinoki region. I'm a professional Pokémon Trainer aiming to become a Pokémon Master and the next Legend of the Unova League. Remember that!"
"Well then, let me formally introduce myself again. My name is Xia Ming, and I come from Stardew Valley Town in the Fallen Star Valley region. I'm a new farmer and farm owner who aspires to make my farm prosperous and bountiful forever, and to forge deep bonds and home contracts with Pokémon. Remember that!"
After introducing himself once again, Xia Ming responded to his earlier challenge:
"That's right, I will participate in next year's Hinoki Tournament as the winner of the Moltres Cup, and let Larvitar take the championship as a tyrant!"
"Yukichi Yukichi!"
champion!
In front of her, Mingyi flicked her left ponytail, her expression relaxed yet somewhat provocative, just like a little devil:
"Champion? You're the challenger, Xia Ming!"
"It's moldy!"
You are the challengers!
Behind Mingyi, Ashu and Bailu, who had agreed to meet at the summit, each had their own reactions.
Bai Lu thought the two of them looked very handsome, full of energy.
As for Ash...
He stated:
It seems like I was the one who was supposed to be Mingyi's rival, right? Why did it suddenly change to Xia Ming?
But I can't worry about that now!
"Count me in! Don't forget I'm a super powerful trainer too! I'm really looking forward to battling you, Xia Ming!"