Zhuqing Breeding Center.
Li Wei's herbal tea stall was incredibly popular.
After all, it was free.
There was also another popular stall that didn't sell anything.
That was Steven's rock exhibition stall.
Steven was introducing the rocks one by one to the tourists, fans, and children who stopped to look.
"This is Diabase Tuff, which only exists in the ancient geological formations of Mt. Coronet..."
Da You acted like a professional barbecue master, precisely controlling the heat.
His barbecue was cooked just right, sizzling and emitting a unique, enticing smoky aroma.
The children gathered around the cart, drooling as they waited for the barbecue to cook.
What surprised Li Wei was that Incineroar could also barbecue.
And there was a Champion who wasn't focused on his main job.
Lance's stall offered Kanto specialty flavors.
Dragonite was fanning a gentle breeze with a small fan nearby, looking adorably clumsy.
Although he occasionally overdid it, causing a small "Heat Wave"...
But then again, Dragonite was his good partner.
Laughter, children's voices, and Pokemon's Growls intertwined, forming a lively symphony of food.
At this moment, You Jia and her team, who were documenting, felt a strange sense of emotion.
"They don't seem like high and mighty Champions anymore; they're more like us ordinary people."
Diantha, who happened to pass by, smiled and said, "We are ordinary people to begin with; we just have a little bit of fame."
A little bit of fame...
You Jia didn't know how to respond to Diantha for a moment.
That was a bit too modest.
Night fell, and stars hung high in the sky.
Lance, holding a torch, laughed, "Shall I light it then?"
"Go ahead."
Li Wei had already moved the children to a safe distance.
"Dragonite, Flamethrower!"
Lance never played by the rules.
The huge bonfire was lit, and orange-red flames danced.
Everyone sat around the bonfire.
The children began to perform spontaneously.
Diantha's Gardevoir, leading Goodra and Aurorus, also performed a Pokemon song.
The melodious Pokemon song made the atmosphere around the bonfire warm and dreamy.
"Then it's our turn to perform!"
Just as the atmosphere reached a warm climax, Li Wei stood up and walked to an open space a little further from the bonfire.
He blew a crisp whistle.
At the same time...
"Woof!"
Accompanied by a powerful bark, two orange-red figures leaped over the bonfire's perimeter and landed steadily on either side of Li Wei.
They were two majestic and magnificent Arcanine!
Arcanine's orange mane glowed like burning flames in the bonfire's light, and their eyes were bright and spirited.
"So cool!"
"Both Arcanine are so cool!"
Li Wei looked around at everyone and said loudly:
"Everyone, at this bonfire party, my Arcanine and I would like to present a dance of flames to you all!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the two Arcanine understood and simultaneously took a deep breath...
Two scorching and condensed orange pillars of fire erupted from Arcanine's mouths!
But this was not an attack; it was a dazzling performance.
Under Arcanine's control, the Flamethrower was like agile fire snakes, a giant heart, and intertwining spirals ascending...
Lance nodded slightly, "Both Arcanine have very strong flame control abilities."
Steven couldn't help but smile wryly, "Is this really the time to comment on battles? But I feel like Li Wei is quite suited for Contest Battles."
The children let out a chorus of "Woah!"
Immediately after, Li Wei swung his arms sharply towards the bonfire!
Arcanine understood, and the direction of the Flamethrower instantly changed, with the two pillars of fire accurately shooting towards the center of the bonfire!
Bang—
It was like the injection of the fire of life.
The bonfire seemed to be infused with new vitality, and the flames suddenly shot up several meters.
The entire camp was illuminated as if it were daytime.
The enthusiastic atmosphere was instantly ignited to its peak!
The children jumped up excitedly, and even Cynthia and Diantha showed appreciative smiles.
Diantha nodded slightly, "Steven was right; it really has the style of a Contest Battle."
"So cool, Arcanine!"
The two Arcanine, and Li Wei, received enthusiastic applause.
"Woof~~~"
Enjoying the cheers and applause, Arcanine let out a long howl.
[Ding, Side Quest—Arcanine's Recovery has been completed...]
Li Wei couldn't help but clench his fists.
It had been about half a year; Arcanine had finally regained his confidence amidst the cheers of the children and tourists.
Li Wei's mission was also completed.
But he was not in a hurry to claim the reward; it would not be too late to claim it after the Pokémon Summer Camp ended.
...
After the wonderful performance, the atmosphere around the bonfire gradually settled down.
The firelight danced in the children's eyes, also reflecting their growing reluctance for the Summer Camp to end.
The children from Meria's Home silently watched the flickering flames, and the atmosphere became a little melancholic.
Looking at the children, Li Wei clearly knew they were a bit reluctant to leave.
Xiao Qin quietly sobbed, "I...I don't want it to end, I don't want to go back..."
Her emotions infected the others, and more children lowered their heads, sobbing softly.
Just then, Cynthia made a heroic appearance.
Her golden hair shimmered in the firelight, and the children were unconsciously drawn to her attention.
Cynthia had a gentle smile on her face.
"Children."
Cynthia's voice was not loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.
"I've been very happy these past few days, just like all of you. I've felt your friendship and your love for Pokemon..."
Cynthia's voice seemed to have magic, and the children listened quietly.
"Flames will extinguish, and the Pokémon Summer Camp will end, but that doesn't mean the warmth and sunshine will disappear..."
"The Summer Camp is over, but the memories will never fade and will become your precious memories."
"So, don't cry."
Cynthia's voice carried a convincing magic.
Cynthia looked up at the night sky, and she raised her hand to point at the star-studded firmament.
"The weather is clear, so why don't we watch the stars together?"
Steven applauded softly, and Lance's resolute face also showed a genuine smile.
Diantha gently used a handkerchief to wipe away the tears of the girl beside her.
Li Wei unconsciously applauded, gazing at Cynthia's bright eyes in the flames.
Everyone lay on the ground and looked at the moon.
Even You Jia and her team did the same.
You Jia exclaimed, "I don't think I've ever felt this way; the stars are truly beautiful."
Sugiyama recorded this scene with his camera.
"Me too."
Led by Diantha, the melody of "Oración" resounded through the Breeding Center, both melodious and clear.
The Pokémon Summer Camp ended.
As Cynthia said, the warm memories and brilliant starlight would forever remain in the children's hearts.