Not long after, the clouds in the sky were torn apart, and a powerful figure charged directly towards Lucas, leaving a long white trail behind.
The familiar figure jumped down from Garchomp and walked in front of Lucas.
Gengar was the first to rush forward, flashing its signature smile.
Cynthia returned a bright smile, then tugged at Gengar's mouth.
Lucas glanced at Cynthia's slender hands, adorned with red nail polish, which made them appear even more beautiful.
Cynthia looked at Lucas and smiled sweetly, "Welcome to Jubilife City."
The surrounding audience was melted by Cynthia's smile.
Lucas quickly led Cynthia out of the station, where the car Cynthia had arranged was already waiting outside.
"You've already arranged a car, why did you still come in person?"
Listening to Lucas's words, Cynthia reached out and hugged the Vulpix in Lucas's arms, leaning back in her seat, and said with a smile, "I definitely had to come pick you up myself to show my sincerity."
Then she picked up the Moltres feather hanging around Vulpix's neck and felt the powerful flame aura emanating from within.
"Is this a feather you got from Moltres?"
Lucas nodded, "To be precise, Moltres gave it to me."
Cynthia gently stroked Vulpix's small head, "This feather is a great help to Vulpix. Perhaps after absorbing all the energy inside, Vulpix can prepare to evolve."
"Whoosh~"
Vulpix squinted its eyes comfortably and let out a soft, sweet cry.
"Evolution depends on its will. Let them choose."
Lucas hugged Mime Jr. and reached out to tickle it.
Just like Mime Jr., if it doesn't want to evolve, he won't force it. It's perfectly fine this way.
Cynthia's lips curved slightly as she watched Lucas playing with Mime Jr. nearby.
It was still the Lucas she knew.
As the scenery outside the window became increasingly opulent, Lucas suddenly asked, "Where are we going? Aren't we going to a hotel?"
Why are there so many villas?
Cynthia didn't speak. Not long after, the car stopped in front of a villa.
"We're here, get out of the car."
Cynthia was the first to open the car door and step out, and Lucas followed her.
Looking at the grand villa in front of him, Lucas was astonished.
"Is this—a hotel?"
Cynthia looked at Lucas in confusion, "Why stay in a hotel and spend money?"
"So—this is your house?"
Cynthia nodded, "I happen to have a house in Jubilife City, so I'm letting you stay here for now. No need to spend money."
Lucas: ————
Right, he had forgotten that Cynthia was actually a rich woman.
Following Cynthia into the house, the decor inside was a bit plain, suggesting that the house was rarely lived in.
"Because I rarely stay here, the decor is a bit plain, but the kitchen has everything you need."
Cynthia rested one hand on the shoe cabinet by the door, then lifted one foot back and used her hand to take off her high-heeled sandals, placing them by the entrance.
Lucas looked down, seeing clean, smooth feet with light red nail polish.
Suddenly sensing a killing intent behind him, Lucas looked back to find Garchomp watching him with narrowed eyes, its two scythes constantly rubbing back and forth.
Lucas swallowed, quickly took off his shoes, and then followed Cynthia to a room.
"You'll stay here these next few days."
Lucas glanced at the simple room, which only had a desk and a bed, and nodded.
Gothitelle and the others came out of their Poké Balls and skillfully helped Lucas make the bed.
Cynthia looked at the evolved Gothitelle; the aura emanating from it was not much different from Caitlin's Gothitelle, but its temperament seemed a bit more elegant and magnificent than that one.
Cynthia suddenly realized that the male Pokémon Lucas raised had personalities like Gengar, mischievous, while the female Pokémon were more like Lilligant, very elegant and magnificent.
Of course, Dash was an exception; Dash was typically unconventional.
She really liked the personalities of Lilligant and the other Pokémon Lucas raised, as elegant as medieval noblewomen.
And also very beautiful.
If Lucas were to become a Coordinator, he would probably be a very good one.
Seeing Lucas tidying up the room, Cynthia also returned to her own room to take a shower.
Cynthia changed into more casual clothes, still wearing long, wide-leg pants. She came to the living room with Garchomp and found Lucas sitting on the sofa, scrolling on his phone.
"What do you want to eat tonight?"
Lucas saw Cynthia come out, sat up, and asked.
Cynthia shook her head, "Let's eat out tonight. I can take you on a tour of Jubilife City. You haven't been here before, have you?"
Lucas shook his head.
"Let's go, let's head out."
Cynthia went to the entrance and put on her high heels.
Seeing this, Lucas didn't refuse and followed her out.
The two walked casually down the streets of Jubilife City. Lucas looked at the surrounding skyscrapers and the people and Pokémon everywhere.
Twinleaf Town and Sandgem Town combined probably weren't as big as Jubilife City.
It truly lived up to its reputation as the most prosperous and largest city in the Sinnoh region, Jubilife City.
After finding a random place for dinner, Cynthia took Lucas on a real tour of Jubilife City.
Although it was said that she was taking Lucas on a tour, in reality, Lucas was carrying Cynthia's bags while she shopped.
Lucas, Gengar, and Garchomp all had their hands and necks laden with things Cynthia had bought.
"Cynthia."
Lucas called out, as Cynthia had the server pack up a pair of high heels, which she held in her hand, then looked reluctantly at the shops behind her.
Lucas and Garchomp exchanged glances, handed the items to Gengar, and then, one person and one Pokémon on each side, pulled Cynthia and quickly headed home.
Gengar, with many bags stacked on its head, stumbled along.
"gengar sound—gengar sound?!"
Then it followed Lucas and the others.
Back home, Lucas lay on the sofa, exhausted.
Cynthia, in a beautiful mood, was organizing the bags and shoes she had just bought.
Seeing this, Lucas, sprawled on the sofa, asked, "rich woman, do you think I can be a kept man?"
Cynthia stopped what she was doing, looked up at Lucas sprawled on the sofa, tilted her head in thought for a moment, then smiled sweetly, "Keep dreaming."
"My cooking is super delicious."
Cynthia's expression showed a hint of interest.
Seeing this, Lucas brought out his ultimate weapon.
"My ice cream is also super delicious."
"Hmm—then I'll consider it."
After chatting for a while, Lucas took Gengar and the others back to their room to sleep.
Gengar, Lilligant, and Gothitelle looked at each other in the room.
They were a bit confused, looking at Lucas sleeping soundly on the bed, with Mime Jr. on his left and Vulpix on his right.
Why was he sleeping so well today?
Unable to figure it out, they each returned to their respective spots, closed their eyes, and went to sleep.
The night passed uneventfully, sweet and deep.
Cynthia sat up from the bed, greeted Garchomp, then lay back down, pulled the covers up, and prepared to continue sleeping.
Suddenly, she sat up sharply again, remembering that Lucas was also here today.
Then she got out of bed and went to the bathroom to wash up. After washing up, she came to the living room, intending to go to the kitchen to make breakfast.
As soon as she reached the living room, she saw a purple figure sitting on a chair, eating heartily.
"gengar sound—gengar sound!"
Gengar swallowed the food in its mouth and greeted Cynthia and Garchomp.
It was still holding an unfinished Youtiao in its hand.
Then she saw Lucas walk out of the kitchen, carrying a bowl of noodles.
Lucas saw Cynthia, paused for a moment, then smiled gently.
"You're up? Come have breakfast, I made you noodles."
Cynthia smiled sweetly, took Garchomp to the dining table, and sat down.
Lucas placed a steaming bowl of noodles in front of her.
"Please, Miss Cynthia."
Cynthia said thank you, picked up her chopsticks, stirred the noodles, then picked up a mouthful, gently blew on it, and put it into her mouth.
She chewed a few times and swallowed.
"Delicious~"
Then she buried her head and started eating.
Seeing this, Lucas also sat down, took a Youtiao from Gengar's bowl, dipped it in some Soy Milk, and slowly ate it.
After breakfast, Cynthia sat on the sofa to digest, watching Lucas making tea opposite her.
How could someone carry tea sets and tea leaves when going out?
"Actually, I originally planned to make breakfast this morning."
Lucas's hand, pouring tea, paused.
He looked at Cynthia in surprise, "You can cook too?"
Cynthia took a sip of hot tea, thought for a moment, and said, "I haven't cooked, but I've read recipes."
"Just reading recipes is enough?"
Cynthia nodded, "It feels simpler than battling. Just add oil, put it in, stir-fry it, and it's done."
Lucas couldn't help but laugh.
"If you cooked, wouldn't that be taking my job?"
Cynthia pouted.
After staying in the house for a while, Cynthia was the first to ride Garchomp, preparing to head to Jubilife City's largest venue.
As a participant in the exhibition match, Cynthia had to arrive half an hour early.
Lucas planned to go an hour before the start, using the remaining time to explore Jubilife City on his own, as he had been dragged around shopping all of last night.
Cynthia nodded in agreement and then left first.
Walking on the streets of Jubilife City, Lucas looked left and right. The same advertisement was playing on the large screens of different high-rise buildings.
"Have you tried the new Pokémon Watch?"
A familiar advertisement.
Various shops had started hanging their characteristic flags or dolls, full of Fireworks Festival style.
Everyone was preparing for the Fireworks Festival activities.
Lucas turned into a park, where trainers and Pokémon practicing were visible everywhere.
However, it seemed they were practicing coordination, likely intending to participate in the Pokemon Contests held in Jubilife City.
Lucas then remembered that Jubilife City didn't seem to have a Gym, but it did host Pokemon Contest.
Pokemon Contest, huh?
Lucas thought of Ash's partners, May and Dawn, who both seemed to participate in Pokemon Contest.
And Wallace, the Champion of the Hoenn region, was also a top Coordinator.
He definitely had to find time to watch a Pokemon Contest.
Lucas thought to himself.
Glancing at the time, Lucas arrived at the building marked with the Pokemon Contest logo.
Today's exhibition match was being held here, using this venue. The Pokemon Contest would only begin after the Fireworks Festival.
The entrance was packed with people lining up to get their tickets checked and enter.
Lucas glanced at the ticket in his hand, showed it to a staff member, and was then led through a special aisle and brought to a seat with an excellent view.
There were only a few seats around, and he was the only one sitting there.
It was quiet and deserted around him.
Did I book out the entire place?
Lucas joked to himself, then found a seat and waited impatiently for the exhibition match to begin.
Today's exhibition match was being held here, using this venue. The Pokemon Contest would only begin after the Fireworks Festival.
The entrance was packed with people lining up to get their tickets checked and enter.
Lucas glanced at the ticket in his hand, showed it to a staff member, and was then led through a special aisle and brought to a seat with an excellent view.
There were only a few seats around, and he was the only one sitting there.
It was quiet and deserted around him.
Did I book out the entire place?
Lucas joked to himself, then found a seat and waited impatiently for the exhibition match to begin.
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