Of course, Paul is not unaware of the fact that an innocent man is guilty of possessing a treasure.
That's why he stayed in the Pokémon Center and rarely went out.
Compared to outside, it's relatively safe here.
Moreover, once the transaction is completed, he will immediately send all the resources back to his brother Reggie in Veilstone City.
Make sure not a single bit is left on your body.
Of course, during this period, Paul will also accept some official routine investigations from the Pokémon Alliance.
For example, where was this fossil Pokémon discovered and how was it obtained?
Paul, who had been planning to make this a one-time deal, told the situation of Dasha Valley without hesitation.
Then, the official people from the Pokémon Alliance showed a disappointed and indifferent expression, which was not unexpected.
"Thank you for your cooperation, Mr. Paul. We will verify the information you provided."
The investigator just left this simple note and planned to leave.
Even Paul could see the nonchalant attitude.
Fossil Pokémon, the official Pokémon Alliance, and many Professor Laboratories should be of interest to you, right?
Why do they behave so nonchalantly?
When Paul was feeling somewhat confused, he heard vague conversation coming from the direction where several investigators left not far away.
"It is indeed the place of Dasha Valley. It is just as we guessed."
"Well, I thought there would be some new secret places to discover, but I ended up having expectations that I shouldn't have had."
"What else? Not everyone can be like Mr. Ash, who can make new discoveries and gain new things just by going to any place.
"Speaking of which, it was also thanks to Mr. Ash that he reported the findings in Dasha Valley to Professor Oak."
"Otherwise, the progress of the fossil Pokémon research within Alliance would not be so fast."
"Yes, now some laboratories are ready to start trying to revive fossil Pokémon...
"Shh, don't say anything more, this is still a secret, don't reveal it to anyone...
A group of people said that it was a confidential matter and should not be leaked to anyone, but in the end, Paul heard their conversation word for word.
Paul:"~~~"
No wonder these Alliance investigators were not interested in his Kabutops.
He also remembered that Ash was also in Dasha Valley.
That's right, even I can find and subdue Kabutops, there is no reason why Ash can't do it.
Maybe Ash can even capture a more powerful fossil Pokémon...
Thinking of this, Paul also shook his head silently.
Sure enough, compared to Ash, I am still far behind.
Even though they are all trainers who have just started traveling, the gap between them is not that obvious~~~
After Ash and Paul's battle.
The second semi-final match was between Jimu and his Rival, and the supporting Trainer who had no presence at all.
The confrontation between the two did not cause much waves at all.
Although they have all made it to the semi-finals, and the level is indeed not low, the competition is already at the level of the semi-finals of the Indigo Plateau Conference in previous years.
But the spectators, as well as the viewers who were watching today's game on TV, all felt that it was a little lacking.
Tactically, he is not as good as Paul.
In terms of strength, it is not as straightforward and direct as Ash's.
Even the collisions and battles between Pokémon are not as good as those between Ash's Charizard and Paul's Torterra.
The collision between the two Pokémon using their ultimate moves was so exciting.
It can be said that from many aspects.
This battle was rather dull to the audience who were used to big scenes at this Indigo Plateau Conference.
Well, there's nothing we can do about it. Their appetites have really been spoiled by Ash and Paul.
It's not that they are too picky, it's just that it's easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but it's difficult to go from extravagance to frugality.
Therefore, after Veilstone fell in this battle.
Jimu still won the game with a certain advantage and successfully advanced to the finals.
But the audience felt that it was a bit boring.
Some of the audience were even laughing there, and when the show ended, they didn't discuss today's match much.
Of course, there were also audiences who were discussing the matter with great interest.
But the content of their discussion was all about how long this Jimu could survive in Ash's hands~~
★:"..."..."
What the hell?!
Do you look down on me that much?!
Sometimes I really want to find Officer Jenny and call the police!!
Isn't it just Ash? He has made it to the finals, and it's still unclear who will win.. Where's Shizouzou?
Jimu's eyes twitched a little and he felt uneasy.
Then, he also let out a long sigh.
How could he not recognize the difference in strength between the two sides?
He realized this as early as after the battle between Ash and Paul.
There was no way he could be Ash's Rival.
But...
He couldn't speak so directly when facing the camera.
How can you be afraid before fighting?!!
Therefore, when he won the semi-finals and successfully advanced to the finals, when facing the official interview of Alliance~~~
"Well... I'm definitely happy to have won the semifinals. I will work harder next time."
When asked how he felt about winning, he said:
But this tone doesn't make people feel any happiness at all.
The host also realized this, so she decisively asked:
"So, what do you think of Ash, the contestant you'll be facing in the finals?!"
"Or, what is your outlook for the upcoming finals?!"
When Paul heard this, he knew that what was coming would eventually come.
"Ash's words...
Jimu chose his words carefully: "He is indeed a very good Trainer."
"His Pokémon are all very well trained by him, and his command ability and tactical design are very good."
"I watched the previous few games. He is very strong and his performance was very impressive!"
"If I can fight with a Trainer like this, I think it will be a good opportunity for us to communicate and learn together..."
His wording was quite rigorous, directly describing "battle" as "communication" and "learning".
"As for the outlook~~~"
Jimu thought about it and could only give an ambiguous and quite official answer:
"I hope that we can have a game that satisfies both of us and does not disappoint the audience...
Well, the audience will definitely not be disappointed.
They love watching fun and having fun the most.
According to what Jimu himself learned, he heard it from his grandfather who is the vice president of Alliance.
There are already quite a few Pokémon casinos that have opened stalls in their underground halls.
Let's place the bets on their final game of the finals.
It is said that Ash's loss ratio is frighteningly high.
If it were to be exposed, there might be extremely jealous gamblers who would force him to play a fake match...
Not only that, even the odds for Ash to win six out of ten, the odds for Ash to take out a second Pokémon are also very high~~~
Jimu felt that he had no face, but there was nothing he could do.
Reality is so helpless.
Who is it that makes me less skilled than others, which brings me such great psychological pressure?
"You see, he seems to be very worried."
Pokémon Center, Ash, Xiaogang and Misty were also broadcast on TV.
I saw the interview about Jimu inside.
He looked very serious, but his eyes were a little vague, as if he was worried about something, which was obvious.
"After all, the next match is against Ash!!"
Misty raised her head proudly, "Now, anyone who meets Ash will have this kind of psychological burden!!"
"That's true~"
Xiaogang nodded in agreement.
If it was before the Indigo Plateau Conference officially started, they might still be a little worried about Ash.
After all, he has just started his adventure as a Rookie Trainer.
It has only been a year since his debut, although he has captured many powerful Pokémon along the way.
Moreover, he encountered many problems and was able to resolve them all smoothly, which made them feel that Ash was very capable.
But after all, the Indigo Plateau Conference is the highest event in the entire Kanto Region.
However, the official conference hosted by the Pokémon Alliance brought together the entire Kanto Region and even other regions to come here for training.
During this period, outstanding Trainers from various regions received eight badges and participated in this conference with equally excellent abilities.
No one knows what kind of master is hidden among this group of people.
As the saying goes, there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers, and the masters are among the people.
But~~~
As Ash continued to win conference after conference, and he only used one Pokémon to defeat the entire venue.
While Xiaogang and Misty were happy for him, they gradually realized one thing.
There are many experts among the people... It turns out that Ash is the expert.
This journey has not been too smooth.
Previously, they had the general impression that Ash was very strong, but they didn't know to what extent.
But now, after comparing and competing with so many excellent trainers,
Xiaogang and Misty also realized that Ash's strength was far beyond their expectations.
"Ash you will be fine!!"
Both of them believed this with such absolute certainty.
"Alright, alright, if you guys do this, it will be easy for me to become complacent~~~"
Ash laughed and interrupted, "Besides, the other party was able to defeat Gary, so he must be very strong.
"I still can't be careless with him~!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Misty curled her lips and Xiaogang looked up at the sky.
Well, being able to defeat Gary is indeed amazing and powerful.
But...
It's not like you haven't done this before.
And twice, he was easily knocked down.
It is fine to use Gary as a unit of measurement to measure other Trainers.
But for someone like you who is beyond common sense... that's another matter.
"Anyway, I feel
You will definitely win.
Misty still spoke as if it was a matter of course.
Then, she thought for a moment: "By the way, what Pokémon are you going to use in the next finals?"
There she began to count on her fingers.
It was as if he was discussing with Ash which six Pokémon to use as the main force in a six-on-six full battle:
"Kingler, Gyarados, Wartortle, and Muk. You've used them all."
"Then when you came to the main battle venue of Quartz Stadium, you introduced Pikachu again."
"After starting the six-on-six Full Battle, you sent out Pidgeot in the quarterfinals."
"Then in the semi-finals, you brought out Charizard again..."
Misty also understood Ash's thoughts and temper:
"You probably won't bring out the Pokémon you sent out before and watch them appear a second time."
"So, the Pokémon you're going to bring out next should be those that haven't appeared yet, right?"
"Pica?!"
Pikachu, who was drinking tomato juice nearby, looked up immediately after hearing this.
"Well, I plan to give those Pokémon that haven't entered the competition a chance to play in the competition."
"..."
When Pikachu saw Ash nod affirmatively, he lowered his head again in disappointment.
It really wants to appear in the final and play for Ash.
But since Ash intends to leave the remaining opportunities to other companions, it can't say much.
Just like in the original story, at the Silver Conference in the Johto Region, when Ash fought against Gary.
Gary had already sent out his Earl Dervish Pokémon, the final evolution of Blastoise, into the arena.
As a result, in this battle between childhood rivals, Ash was able to send Pikachu into the field.
This caused Pikachu to sulk off the court, and the audience also had a lot of opinions.
Actually, this is understandable.
What Ash has in his hand is a Charizard.
Then according to the setting in the game, as Ash's rival, Gary must have got the Water Type that can restrain it.
And at the last moment, a battle between water and fire will take place.
Use the Contest Condition of the reverse attribute to have a wonderful showdown.
At this time, if the Electric Type Pikachu that restrains the Water Type is sent out, it will seem that there is less suspense and excitement.
Therefore, a requirement was added to the Silver Conference that the Pokémon used in the competition must be reported in advance and cannot be changed midway.
To be honest, such requirements and restrictions are very unreasonable.
Everything is for the sake of the plot~~~
"Ivysaur, Bear Apprentice, Infernape..."
Misty was there, counting on her fingers one by one:
"The newly captured Meowth and Gengar..."
"Hey~!"
When someone called his name, Gengar, who was eating ice cream in the shadows, half of his head appeared.
"It's okay, just eat yours."
"Eehee.
Gengar then continued to lower its head, and its long tongue happily licked the dozen or so ice creams that Ash bought for it.
Well, this is the benefit of suffering~
"And the Pokémon you captured in Dasha Valley and the Wild Wild Area... You are not going to capture all of these Pokémon in this final game.
You want to show them all off, right?"
Misty guessed this possibility.
"No, I'm still going to try and see if I can end the battle with just one Pokémon."
Ash said with a smile.
We have come this far, and his impressive record of 1-0 wins over 6 opponents and Lucas's performance have already been deeply rooted in people's hearts.
It would be better to maintain and carry forward this image and personality of yours.
This will leave a deeper impression on everyone.
This will also be a significant event in the history of the Alliance Indigo Plateau Conference.
Otherwise, the previous records will remain.
In the end, in the finals, all Pokémon were released at once, and Shit Six was brought out...
It seems a bit too much.
Of course, it is undeniable that during this period, some guys from casinos did come to visit Ya.
They didn't ask themselves to lose the match with Jimu, that would be too fake——
Well, even in the eyes of these gamblers, they felt that losing to Jimu was simply impossible.
Therefore, the demands of these gamblers are simple, they just want Ash to participate in this finals.
They also took out the second, third, or even fourth Pokémon, and they never thought it was too much!!