Chapter 151 Battle
Indeed, the skills Ash acquired from the system are all top-notch. Just his energy cube crafting technique alone surpasses all contemporary breeders. As for how the energy cubes taste, the one with the most say is the troublemaker Mew.
"Indeed, Ash's knowledge of Pokemon is very impressive. My Milotic was trained under his guidance, as were Psyduck and my other Pokemon."
Misty responded sincerely; her growth along the journey was visibly evident.
"Master Lorelei, are you going to give your annual speech?" Tracy inquired.
Lorelei holds a speech event annually on Orange Islands. The content of the speech naturally revolves around the training of Water and Ice-type Pokemon, and there are also public exhibition matches. This has almost become an annual project for Lorelei since she became a regional Elite.
It is also one of the few places where she is almost guaranteed to appear in public throughout the year.
As for the other Elite, apart from Lance, the unfortunate workaholic, the rest are all 'diving kings'; it's considered good luck if you even see them surface.
"The speech is tomorrow. I was planning to postpone it because that Lance fellow is coming. I intended to treat tomorrow's exhibition match as a warm-up, but you're aware of the skill level of Trainers in Orange Islands. However, your appearance has given me a good idea!"
Lorelei stared at Ash, a triumphant smile appearing on her face.
Before Lorelei could state her idea, Ash immediately refused, saying, "But I don't want to participate, so Lorelei, maybe you should find someone else."
"It's just one 1v1 exhibition match; it won't take much time."
"I didn't bring my other Pokemon, so how about we just forget it?"
"It's fine! Your Pikachu and Gardevoir are both very strong. Aren't they your main Pokemon?"
With Lorelei's discernment, she could naturally tell that Pikachu and Gardevoir possessed Elite-level strength.
If Ash brought out a legendary Pokemon, she would find it difficult to handle, but she was confident in handling his other Pokemon for this warm-up match.
"Lorelei, don't you want to beat Lance? Why don't you just battle Misty? Misty has a Gyarados, and Lance's main team also includes a Gyarados..."
Ash was unwilling to do thankless tasks, especially since his Gardevoir was like a daughter; how could she be tarnished on a stage in such a small place?
As for Pikachu, he's an old actor; he knows when it's not a full-effort battle and will definitely hold back. The scene of Pikachu and Charizard teaming up to pummel the divine Articuno was live-streamed. If Lorelei discovered his Pikachu was holding back, it would be hard to explain.
After all, it was shocking Articuno and making it screech just recently, and now it's weak a few days later? That's really inexcusable.
Most importantly, Ash liked to see Lance getting beaten up, so the warm-up match was mainly for Lorelei's Pokemon to build confidence.
"I have a Poke Ball exchange machine at my villa. If it's inconvenient for you to contact Professor Oak, I can help you."
Lorelei had long wanted to compete with Ash, so she wouldn't let this opportunity slip away.
Seeing that neither of them could convince the other, Serena spoke to Ash, "Ash, just agree to Lorelei. I don't think I've ever seen you seriously battle anyone!"
With his future wife speaking up, Ash truly couldn't refuse. "Alright, since Serena said so, I can fight one match."
"Then it's decided! We'll have a 3v3 battle tomorrow..." Lorelei changed her mind.
Before Lorelei could finish, Ash said with a shocked expression, "No, Lorelei, why are you like this?"
"Ash, listen to me first. For the 3v3, you can use one regular Pokemon, and for the rest, you can use legendary Pokemon. I want to see how well your Pokemon are trained.
After the Indigo Plateau Conference, President Charles Goodshow told me that you are already a quasi-Elite Trainer, so..."
Hearing this, Ash knew he was about to fall into a trap if he let her continue, so he quickly interjected, "No, I agree! Don't even think about making me take over your position; I still want to continue my journey!"
Are you kidding? How could Ash be confined to one region? He was the future Pokémon Master!
"I knew this would happen, but never mind. We'll find a successor slowly in the future." Lorelei said with some regret.
The Elite position is indeed the dream of countless Trainers, but for Lorelei and others, this position is a restriction. If they want to travel to other regions, they not only need the consent of at least one Elite from that region but also have to accept surveillance from that region's League, which is a real invasion of privacy.
There's no helping it; Elite-level Trainers are incredibly powerful. Their main first and second team Pokemon are basically all late-Elite, and they even train Champion-level Pokemon. It's incredibly easy for an Elite Trainer to destroy a City. An Elite entering a region is like an ordinary person entering with a nuclear bomb; there's always the possibility of an explosion.
"Actually, you don't necessarily have to look slowly. Misty is very suitable! She also specializes in Water-type Pokemon, and she has a Lapras waiting to hatch. If Lorelei is willing to teach her, she could probably retire within two years."
Ash pushed Misty forward. Indeed, Misty's current Pokemon team has a high baseline; Milotic, Kingdra, Psyduck, Gyarados, and others all have considerable potential.
Hearing this, Misty shook her head immediately, saying, "I can't do it!"
Lorelei crossed her arms and carefully observed Misty. "Hmm... You're the youngest of the Cerulean Gym's four sisters, right? Your Trainer aptitude is indeed quite good, and with Ash's guidance, the conditions are quite suitable. Come on, let's go to my residence, and let me see how well your Pokemon are trained."
Lorelei was indeed tempted. After all, anyone who could travel with Ash must be extraordinary. If Misty was truly suitable, Lorelei truly had hope of successfully escaping within five years, and then she would never have to face that troublesome battle maniac, Lance, again.
"Eh?!"
And so, to Misty's astonishment, Ash's group followed Lorelei to her beachfront villa.
Serena felt the breeze blowing towards her. "The sea breeze here is really nice, Lorelei. The place you chose is truly wonderful."
"Hmm, the sea breeze here is quite comfortable." Lorelei nodded, then said somewhat eagerly, "Misty, come with me!"
Lorelei led Ash and the others to the battleground next to the villa.
"Master Lorelei, should I release all my Pokemon?"
"Just release all the Pokemon you brought.
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