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"Hmm, alright, then I'll trouble you with this, Mayor Qinn."
"Rest assured, I will definitely get the venue set up for you. The people in town are all very supportive of you. I never expected our Twinleaf Town to be able to host such a large-scale event."
"It might not be that large-scale yet. I haven't even started recruiting people. Gengar and I just finished discussing the flow of the tournament. Over the next few days, I plan to find some famous martial artists to come and participate. Let's see if we can invite a few more; that would be a better way to boost the GDP of our Twinleaf Town."
"So don't worry about the venue. I guarantee you'll be shocked the next time you come."
"Alright, let's leave it at that for now. I'm going to go post the tournament news."
"Alright, then I won't disturb you further."
After hanging up the phone, Lucas slumped directly into his armchair. He had been pondering and discussing the martial arts tournament he promised to host for Dash for the past few days. He had searched online for a lot of information about the flow of similar tournaments and also asked Lance and Steven about their opinions on such tournaments; after all, as Champions, they must have participated in many such events.
"So tired—"
Lucas yawned. Ever since Dash learned that Lucas would be hosting a martial arts tournament, it had been grinning foolishly. At this moment, seeing Lucas lying on the armchair with dull eyes, it recalled that every time Lucas was tired, Gothitelle would give him a massage—
on his shoulders, and after every massage, Lucas would feel much better. So it nodded, stood up, came behind Lucas, and placed its hands on Lucas's shoulders.
Lucas: ?
"What's wrong?"
"Ma Machamp."
I'll give you a massage.
As soon as Dash finished speaking, Lucas jumped right up from the armchair, and Ninetales immediately used Confusion to grab Lucas into its arms.
Lucas: !
Ninetales: !!
Gengar: ???
Dash looked at the startled Lucas and Ninetales, scratching its head in Confusion.
"Ma Machamp?"
What's wrong?
"That—um—how should I put it—massaging shoulders is something that should be left to Gothitelle and Lilligant."
Lucas looked at Dash's arms, which were thicker than his own thighs, and the corners of his eyes twitched involuntarily.
You want to help me with a massage? With my small frame, if a cracking sound occurs, you might even think it's the sound of Gengar eating french fries.
Seeing Dash's mood visibly drop, Lucas bit his upper lip, then looked at Dash, "Dash, since the martial arts tournament is almost starting, are you sure it's okay not to go train? You know, the participants this time include many very powerful martial artists and their Pokémon. If we, as the hosts, lose, it will be very embarrassing."
Dash's eyes widened suddenly, and its four fists slammed together, creating a booming sound.
"Ma Machamp!"
Training!
Dash walked towards the backyard aggressively. When passing the counter, it casually dragged Rhyperior, who was coming out from behind the counter, back with it.
Rhyperior: ???
I'm not participating in any martial arts tournament, why am I being dragged back for extra training?
Not long after, the screams coming from the backyard made Lucas unable to bear listening.
But fortunately, at this moment, Lucas's phone rang.
"Hello, Lance."
"Lucas, how is your tournament preparation going?"
Lance's voice came through.
"I've initially figured out the flow and such. Now I'm preparing to invite some famous martial artists, preferably an Elite or a Gym Leader. I'm not sure if they will accept my invitation, since this is just a small tournament."
Lucas said as such.
"Don't worry, I will help you ask the Elites or Gym Leaders I know."
"Then I'll leave it to you."
"Wait for my good news."
After Lance hung up, Steven and the others also called one after another to ask if they needed help. After Lucas expressed his idea of inviting Elites or Gym Leaders, they also said they would ask around themselves.
After getting all this done, Lucas sat directly beside Ninetales, hugging its neck, burying his head into its fluffy fur, and took a deep breath—it was very fragrant.
"Finally, I can rest for a while."
Lucas sighed.
After inhaling some Ninetales for a while, Lucas thought of Bea, who was far away in the Galar region, and gave her a call.
"Hello, Bea."
"Master, hello."
"No need to be so polite. I'm calling you to tell you that I will be hosting a martial arts tournament next week. If you are interested, you can come and participate. I'll cover your accommodation expenses. If all goes well, you should be able to spar with some Gym Leaders or even Elites. Of course, I will also participate."
Lucas explained briefly.
Bea's eyes on the screen lit up, "Okay! I will definitely participate on time! I won't let you down."
Bea was full of spirit.
"Relax your mindset. Don't come with the mentality that you must win. You just need to come with the mindset of learning and exchanging. Come and learn the fighting styles and combat techniques of some powerful martial artists. It might be helpful to you."
"Yes, I understand."
"That's good. I'll send you a registration link, and you can just fill in the registration information inside."
After hanging up with Bea, Lucas was just about to put down his phone and nap in Ninetales' arms when the phone rang again.
"Grandpa Mustard? Why is he calling me?"
Lucas said in Confusion, then answered the phone.
"Yo ho, Lucas, long time no see."
Mustard's face appeared on the screen, his two long beards fluttering as usual.
"Grandpa Mustard, long time no see. By the way, I have good news to tell you."
"Oh? What good news?"
"The tea leaves at my Breeding House have been successfully planted. Judging by the situation, the quality seems to be very good. When I'm done with my recent busy schedule, they will be about mature. At that time, I'll try to see if I can roast the tea leaves and send you some."
"You still remember? Then I'll look forward to it, hahaha."
Mustard laughed out loud, then he looked at Lucas, "I heard from Leon that you seem to be organizing some—martial arts tournament?"
"Yes, I promised Dash at my Breeding House that I would let it spar with famous martial artists from all over the world, so I'm taking advantage of having free time now to try hosting it. Honestly, I also really like watching this kind of close-quarters combat—it's blood-pumping. The battle between Pokémon and Pokémon, the bond between Pokémon and Trainer, and the mutual appreciation between Trainers."
"Then that's it. Send me a registration thing, and I'll sign up too."
"Ah? You, an old man, also want to come and participate? We are in the Sinnoh region, you know."
"What? Looking down on an old man like me? Let me tell you, Leon was taught by me. I was once the Champion of the Galar region, and I held the title for many consecutive terms. Furthermore, don't forget what kind of place I run."
"A dojo."
"That's right. Maybe none of you can defeat me."
Lucas wouldn't forget that Mustard was also one of the world's top martial arts masters. Just looking at the number of students in his dojo was enough to tell. A person who ascended to the Champion throne as a martial artist also had terrifying strength.
It seems that the elderly in this world are generally very strong. Mustard is like this, Agatha is like this, and Professor Oak is also like this.
Lucas remembered that Professor Oak also seemed to be a Champion in the past.
"Alright then, I'll send you a registration link, and you can just sign up inside."
"Don't send it to me, send it to Leon. I'm too lazy to deal with these."
"Sending to me again—"
Leon's voice came through.
"Leon is there too?"
Lucas really didn't expect Leon to be there too. The screen shook a little, and Leon's face appeared in front of Lucas.
"I'll also go over and play for two days."
"Why, are you going to participate too? I don't have appearance fees for you."
Leon scratched the back of his head and laughed, "Not participating. Didn't you say it's a martial arts tournament? I'm not a martial artist. I'll go over there to play for a few days, and after Master finishes, I'll go back to the Galar region with him."
"I also haven't been to other places for a long time. It just so happens that this time I'll go to the Sinnoh region to spar with Champion Cynthia."
"I thought you would say you'd fight me."
"I originally thought so, but aren't you busy with the tournament? Then I can only make an appointment to fight you later."
Leon's eyes were full of anticipation.
"Sure, but no weird moves allowed."
"What are weird moves? The moves my Charizard brings are all sunny moves."
Leon looked at the man on the screen who had defeated Champion Cynthia, restrained his smile, and spoke seriously: "Lucas, I look forward to the day I can fight you with all my might."
"Same here."
Lucas chuckled.
After hanging up the phone, Lucas waited for a while, and after making sure no more calls would come in, his body collapsed onto Ninetales, preparing to close his eyes and sleep for a while.
Rumble.
The sound of a motorcycle came from the door.
"Lucas, quickly, come out."
Officer Jenny's voice came through.
Is it that hard for me to just take a nap?
Lucas stood up, walked to the door with a resentful expression, and looked at the high-spirited Officer Jenny.
Officer Jenny looked at Lucas's resentful expression and was a little confused, "Strange, why do I feel like your mood today is not very good?"
"But don't worry, your mood will get better soon."
After Officer Jenny finished speaking with a smile, she used her hand to pull open the curtain of the large truck beside her, "Look, the pokémon eggs you've been longing for."
Lucas: !!!
Looking at the dazzling array of pokémon eggs in the truck bed, Lucas walked forward quickly, lying on the edge of the truck bed, "The pokémon eggs from the Kanto Region and Unova Region have been delivered?"
"They were unloaded at the harbor today. This truck is from the Kanto Region; the ones from the Unova Region are still behind."
Just as Officer Jenny's words finished, a roaring sound came from afar, and another large truck drove over.
"Look, the ones from the Unova Region have also arrived."
Officer Jenny looked at the large truck that drove over and stopped at the door, and continued, "Oh, by the way, did you choose cash on delivery?"
"Yes, how much is it? I'll transfer it to you."
"This is the other news I wanted to tell you. To thank you for everything you've done for Twinleaf Town, Mayor Qinn decided that from now on, as long as your express delivery passes through Twinleaf Town, you can choose cash on delivery, and the town will reimburse you for the cost and taxes."
Lucas held his breath: !!!
"How about it, is your mood better now?"
"Who said my mood was bad? My mood is too good."
Lucas was smiling from ear to ear. Originally, he still needed to pay a large amount of shipping fees. After all, with so many pokémon eggs sent from the Kanto Region and the distant Unova Region, the shipping cost alone would be a huge sum. He didn't expect Mayor Qinn to reimburse it for him.
This was equivalent to getting more than two hundred pokémon eggs without spending a penny, which also included Starter Pokemon, some rare Pokémon, and even Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon.
Without spending a penny!
Tsk tsk tsk, taking off!
Officer Jenny handed the list to Lucas, "This is the list, check it. I've already simply verified it for you at the harbor, the number is correct."
Lucas took the list, glanced at it, and handed it to Gengar on the side, "Since Sister Reese has verified it, I don't need to waste time verifying it again."
Then he clapped his hands, "Everyone, come out and help me."
As soon as his words fell, a group of Pokémon ran out. Under the command of Lilligant, they orderly moved the pokémon eggs back to the Breeding House.
"Mrs. Fujino, could you please first tidy up the incubator with Mr. Fujino?"
Mr. and Mrs. Fujino nodded and walked back to the incubation room to get all the incubation machines ready.
Lucas stood on the side, watching Gothitelle and Ninetales use psychic power to move the pokémon eggs into the Breeding House, while Gengar had already cleared out the rest area, and all the chairs were stuffed into its "dimensional pocket".
Although Ninetales is only a Fire-type Pokémon, the ordinary Ninetales Family still has quite a bit of experience in the use of psychic power.
After moving the pokémon eggs, Lucas began to check the status of the pokémon eggs.
"I guess you still need to check for a while. You check first, I'll go to the kitchen to find something to eat. I've been waiting for this batch of pokémon eggs all day, I haven't eaten, I'm starving."
"Okay, you go first, and let Alcremie get you some desserts to eat. I'll make a table of good food to treat you later."
Lucas took a stethoscope and checked the pokémon eggs in his arms.
[Petilil's egg] [Incubation progress: 11 / 30]
"Lilligant, this one is a Petilil egg."
Lucas looked at the pokémon egg in his arms and smiled at Lilligant. Lilligant stood beside Lucas, carefully extended its hand, and placed it on the pokémon egg. The pokémon egg shook slightly.
"Lilli~"
Lilligant shouted happily.
Seeing this, Lucas was wondering whether he needed to keep these few Petilil eggs.
Lilligant seemed to have guessed Lucas's thoughts, and it shook its head at him.
"Lilli."
If we can find suitable Trainers for them, let them leave. The outside world is also very exciting.
"As you wish."
Lucas nodded and continued to check the pokémon eggs.
"Eh? Gothitelle, these few are Gothita eggs."
Gothitelle floated in the air and nodded gently.
"How about it? Do you want to keep them?"
Gothitelle shook its head.
They have their own choices.
Gothitelle also didn't want to make choices for them.
"I see, then I understand."
Lucas spent the whole afternoon dealing with the pokémon eggs. Busy until late at night, Lucas returned to his room, took a shower, and then fell asleep on his bed.
On the other side.
Fighting Elite Bruno: A martial artist's battle? I am looking forward to it @ "Breeding House Lucas" — "Martial Arts Tournament Registration"
Marshal: I will take the championship. @ "Breeding House Lucas" — "Martial Arts Tournament Registration"
Cianwood Gym Leader Chuck: It's been a long time since there was a martial arts tournament, but why is it called a Martial Arts Tournament? Never mind, sign up first @ "Breeding House Lucas" — "Martial Arts Tournament Registration"
Brawly: I'm coming. @ "Breeding House Lucas" — "Martial Arts Tournament Registration"
Maylene: Ah? Right at my doorstep? No way, I'm going @ "Breeding House Lucas" — "Martial Arts Tournament Registration"