"From now on, Gym Trainer Liuli of the Ryugan Gym and Ash of Pallet Town will start a challenge to award the Badge!"
"This match, according to the rules of the Liugan Gym, is a relay duel, and the winner will be decided in one go!!"
In the referee's seat, the hotel lobby manager, dressed in leather clothes, acted as the host this time.
"Ash, have you decided on your Pokémon?"
Liuli took out two Pokémon balls first: "I used these!!"
Bang~bang!!
Two white flashes revealed the figures of Marowak and Alakazam.
Well, in terms of body color and appearance, these two Pokémon are quite compatible.
"As expected, it's a Ground Type plus a Psychic Type?"
Ash, who already knew the information about Rival, smiled knowingly.
"So, the Pokémon I sent out...
He also threw out two Pokémon balls, "It's them!"
Bang~bang!!
"
"Ancient!!"
Golduck and his bear disciple appeared in the venue.
"Golduck, you have an advantageous Attribute and can restrain Marowak."
Liuli was also looking at this pair, "But I haven't seen the other Pokémon very often..."
In the Galar region, Bear Apprentice is a legendary Pokémon and is extremely rare.
Even the locals rarely know about it or have seen it, let alone people from other regions.
Especially the small islands in the south of the Orange Islands.
"But no matter how you look at it, it should be a Fighting Type, right? It would be at a disadvantage against Alakazam.
Liuli kindly reminded.
Although the combination of this pair made her a little confused.
But this does not prevent her from giving her all in the next battle.
"Alakazam, Illusion, Marowak, Bone Hijri!!"
Liuli took the lead in launching the attack.
Instantly, Psychic energy raged across the field, and Marowak's bone boomerang was thrown out of his hand quickly.
It smashed towards Apprentice Bear.
"Sure enough, they are all remote-controlled attacks...
Ash had already planned it out, "Golduck, use Confusion to resist the illusion bed in the period."
"Bear Apprentice, just kick the bone boomerang away, then use Agility to run towards Marowak!!"
If the opponent uses a long-range attack, then you must counterattack in the same way!!
Just like Dad said, use magic to defeat magic!!
"Ouch!!"
Golduck's eyes were filled with a Cianwood-colored glow, and he raised his finger again.
The powerful Psychic force burst out, and collided with Alakazam's Psychic without any fear!
Clang!
On the other side, Apprentice Bear raised his leg high and easily kicked away the bone boomerang that was attacking from the air.
With the same focus and determination as always on his face, he rushed towards Marowak at a high speed!
"What?!"
Seeing this scene, Liu Li's face suddenly became serious.
"That Golduck's Psychic is actually on par with Alakazam's, and even..."
There is also a faint feeling of suppressing Alakazam.
What's even more exaggerated is that Liuli could clearly see that beads of sweat were already flowing down her Alakazam's face.
He looked as if he was trying his best and seemed to be struggling.
On the other hand, Golduck on the opposite side looked relaxed and at ease.
It seems that such a fight between Psychic Types is nothing to it.
This made Liuli doubt for a moment, who is the Psychic Type Pokémon?
"And that Fighting-Type Pokémon actually kicked Marowak's bone boomerang away easily."
Ji Li was very clear about the power of the special move used by her Marowak.
However, the bear disciple managed to block and counterattack easily, which made Liu Li suddenly become serious.
"Sure enough, this is the strength of a Quartz Conference Champion!!"
"Even though I have overestimated you as much as possible, I didn't expect that I still underestimated you a little bit, little...
Seeing the bear disciple approaching quickly, Liuli gave the order without hesitation:
"Marowak, use Aerial Ace!!"
This is the only Flying skill that Marowak can use, and it is also the only move that can counter Fighting Type!
The confrontation between Alakazam and Golduck seemed to have reached a stalemate.
"So, the main purpose of that Golduck is to limit the effect of Alakazam's Psychic, right?"
"The real victory or defeat depends on the other two Pokémon!!"
Liu Li can now see clearly and realize that the main battlefield is here.
The battle between these two Pokémon, Marowak, will determine the outcome of this battle!!
"Gala!!"
On the field, even without the bone stick in his hand, Marowak's face was grim.
He jumped up, intending to make an alternating turning attack in the air.
However~~~
"Freezing Punch!!"
Ash, who had been prepared, gave the most appropriate instructions.
"Ancient!!"
Apprentice Bear's sharp eyes suddenly opened, and extremely cold energy fluctuations gathered directly in his right hand.
Facing the Marowak that turned and attacked, he swung his horse hard from bottom to top!!
Bang!
Boom!!
Aerial Ace and Freezing Punch hit at the same time!!
Apprentice Bear just shook his body slightly, still standing there with full fighting spirit.
On the other hand, Marowak
Plop~~
It was directly knocked away by the bear apprentice's punch.
His body hit the ground and rolled several times.
Then, covered with ice chips, the khaki body turned dark blue.
The two swirling eyes were also very obvious at this moment.
"Because Marowak lost his ability to fight, the Golduck team won!!"
The lobby manager nearby saw it clearly and immediately announced the result of the battle.
According to the previous gym challenge rules, as long as one of the Pokémon of one side loses the ability to fight, it will be directly judged as the loser.
"The winner is Ash from Pallet Town!!"
Whoosh~~~Snap.
The bone stick that was knocked away by the bear apprentice fell next to Marowak at this moment.
"Just one strike?"
Liu Li is still a little shocked.
Although the power of the Freezing Fist is not weak, and it is indeed a trick to restrain Ground Type.
But with just one punch, she was easily knocked down by Lagala.
Such strength is inevitable...
"Hu~di!!"
At this moment, Alakazam and Golduck, who heard the end of the game, also tacitly withdrew their Psychics at the same time.
Alakazam was there, breathing heavily.
Apparently, the Psychic collision just now made it quite strenuous.
On the other hand, Golduck on the opposite side had no energy consumed at all, just like a useless duck. He even kept posing towards the people around him because of his victory.
Well, there aren't many spectators here though.
"Not only was Marowak defeated easily, but even Alakazam was at a disadvantage in the clash on Psychic, right?!"
Liuli silently took back her two Pokémon.
"It really is..."
She couldn't help but take a deep breath, and her chest became bulging again, "It was an extremely miserable loss.
However, when Liuli raised her head, there was no regret or dejection of failure in her eyes.
Yes, it's just pure appreciation and a little respect for Ash.
"Your Pokémon are not as powerful as Normal's..."
She stepped forward, walked to Ash's side, and said with a smile: "I accept my defeat sincerely."
Liu Li really didn't have any feeling of dissatisfaction.
She took out a badge directly from her rich and generous bosom:
"If my son Koji could have your strength and achievements, I wouldn't be so worried even if he was traveling alone..."
As she spoke, she also glanced at Misty and Tracey who were there congratulating and applauding:
"Not to mention, I have such great companions."
She was full of gratitude and handed the badge over:
"This is the Jade-Star Badge. Congratulations, Ash."
"Thank you very much."
Ash looked at the pink and purple conch shell-shaped badge in his hand and thanked him with a smile.
At this point, Ash finally got all four badges of the Southern Cross!!
"This will qualify you to participate in the Orange Alliance Winners Cup."
Liuli also congratulated him and said, "That was a duel with the Chief Trainer of the Southern Cross."
"As long as you beat him, you can successfully get the Orange Alliance championship trophy."
"And where he is is at Pummelo Stadium on Pummelo Island."
"He is a very good trainer. I am looking forward to seeing your wonderful performance on TV, Ash."
All four Orange Alliance badges were obtained, and the qualification to challenge the Orange Alliance Winner's Cup was also successfully obtained.
Then the next step is to formally challenge the chief trainer.
Of course, before that, Ash also had a good rest in the Durian Hotel with Tracey and Misty.
This hotel is very luxurious, and it also has tennis courts, a fighting field, and natural hot springs.
and gyms for both Pokémon and humans.
It is quite pleasant to rest here for a night.
After washing away all the fatigue from days of traveling.
Early the next morning, Ash and his friends arrived at Harbor and were about to embark on a new journey.
"Ash, if you meet my son while traveling...
Liu Li did not forget to ask: "Please remember to tell him that his mother is doing well."
"knew."
"Thank you for your hospitality."
"We will come again if we have the chance!"
"Pika~!!"
On Lapras' back, the trio waved goodbye to Liuli and the others.
Their final destination is Pummelo Island in the Orange Islands!
However, their journey had some twists and turns before heading to Pummelo Island.
For example, they also passed by Rind Island.
This is an Unnamed Island located northeast of the Orange Islands.
There is a river called Tiangan River that runs through the entire island, which is a river connected to the sea.
The Magikarp born here will come back when they grow up, go to the waterfall at the end of the river and wait until night to collectively evolve.
After the end, I will leave.
It is said that the evolution rate of Magikarp here is 50%.
Because of this, Pokémon observer Green River came here specifically to observe Magikarp's migration and evolution.
Midori is a Pokémon observer with 50 years of experience.
Ash and his group encountered the Green River when they were about to reach Rind Island.
They met while Green River was observing Magikarp through a telescope in his submarine.
Over the past three years, he has installed rings of various colors on the base of Magikarp's tail to better tell how long they have been circling the island.
In the original storyline, after the Green River Club and Ash and others landed on Rind Island, they rushed to the riverside to keep a close eye on the Magikarp that was about to evolve.
As a result, they encountered the Night Rocket trio who showed up in large numbers to capture Magikarp in order to form the Gyarados Legion.
When Ash sent Pikachu to attack Team Rocket, Green River said that this would also hurt Magikarp.
At this moment, Magikarp evolved into Gyarados and blasted away the three members of Team Rocket.
Green River couldn't help but sigh that he had witnessed such a precious moment. He and Tracey, who was also a Pokémon observer, witnessed the sunrise under the morning sun.
Green River collected data with his own camera and tripod, and like Tracey they drew their observations on paper.
This precious scene was recorded.
"What a great harvest, what a great harvest!"
Tracey felt that the trip was worthwhile after watching the spectacular scene of the Magikarp's collective evolution.
"That's what I'm all about as a Pokémon watcher."
"I just want to record this touching Pokémon moment!!"
He felt that after this observation, his trip was worthwhile!
Well, Tracey felt that she had gained extra satisfaction.
As for Misty, she also had some adventures here.
When Ash and his group stopped on an island to rest temporarily.
Misty also met a Poliwag by chance, with whom she got along very well.
It was also successfully subdued.
Well, this time Ash and Tracey didn't accidentally inhale Vileplume's paralysis pollen and get paralyzed and poisoned.
Misty is needed to pick the Asile water grass.
The group passed through these islands smoothly.
Finally, we succeeded and arrived at the last central island of the Orange Islands, Pummelo Island.
Pummelo Island is an island located northeast of the Orange Islands.
This is the Orange Alliance headquarters that Pokémon Trainers long for.
"It's finally here~"
Ash and his group were quite excited as they watched the island gradually appearing on the sea not far away.
That is the final destination of their trip!!
"As long as we win this final match, we can successfully take the Orange Alliance winner's trophy."
As long as you get a Badge with four cross stars, you are eligible to challenge the Chief Trainer.
The winner will be able to leave a photo and footprints in the Victory Palace.
"And once the game starts, people from all over the island will come to watch it..."
Ash felt the shaking of the Pokémon ball on his waist and said with a smile:
"By then, everyone on the island will see your heroic demeanor and cheer for you, Golduck."
"The stage you've been dreaming of is coming soon."
Suddenly, Ash's waist shook even more violently.
But it has been looking forward to the arrival of this day.
"Huh? What's that?!"
Suddenly, Tracey, who was looking around with a telescope, discovered an unusual situation on the sea.
They saw a dark shadow gliding rapidly on the sea surface not far from them.
Then, after traveling quickly for a certain distance, it suddenly took off with a loud bang, dived directly upwards, and flew vertically into the sky.
In the blink of an eye, it disappeared without a trace.
"That should be... some kind of Pokémon, right?"
Tracey said uncertainly.
"Well, that one should be quick.
Ash nodded slightly.
"Dragonite? Zhu!"
The two were apparently unaware of the situation of the island's chief Trainer Drake.
His Trump Card Pokémon is none other than the Kanto Region's quasi-god, Dragonite.
Dragonite is also revered by people as the guardian of this island.
The appearance of Dragonite is just a small episode.
Apart from making Tracey, who had never seen it before, marvel at it, it also did not hinder the group's progress.
Soon, they arrived at the coast of Pummelo Island and officially landed.
"The final Full Battle is about to begin~"
Ash raised his head and looked at the Xiangju Sports Field built in the lush jungle halfway up the mountain.