Take, for example, combat.

Keim has now established himself as a gym leader, albeit only as a substitute. But to be honest, I don't think he could go any higher. Common combat positions include the Gym Leader, the Four Famous Generals, and the Champion. Trainers who have reached this level are the ones who can participate in the main league. Among them, there are only four kings and champions above the head of the gym. However, in Kem, I don't know how much training I need to go through to become one of the Four Heavenly Kings.

"Now is the time to become the director of the gym. But at the end of the day, it's all thanks to the White Nai, not me. I know that no one can be strong on their own, but I also admire being able to be strong on their own. “

Reuniting with her sister brings back memories of her past. She looks like an older sister who thinks independently and becomes strong. It looks so bright and cool.

"Are you not satisfied with where you are now?"

"I have absolutely no complaints. But I'm not satisfied. I'm immature yet. There's no reason to stop trying. ”

"That's okay, as long as you are not satisfied with the status quo and continue to work hard, one day you will definitely be able to go where you want to go."

Mijuri said as he put his hand on Kem's shoulder.

Hearing this, Kem breathed a sigh of relief. This is because I realized that these words conveyed pure truth rather than kindness.

“… Thank you"

"And from what I've heard from Daigo, you seem to have a talent that is more important than anything else."

"For me?"

"Talent depends on hard work"

No matter how talented you are, you can't succeed if you don't put in the effort. Shiri believes that being able to work hard is the most important talent, and that's what Shirona said to her.

"I agree"

"Some people can become strong without much effort, but to master it, you have to put in the effort. There was once a person who was strong without effort, but in the end, she was not interested in the world of fighting. If she had tried, the winner in the Hoenn region could have changed. ”

"I know someone who looks like her.

Hearing Kem's words, Mikuri frowned.

“… Sister? ”

"Uh, yes"

"If you don't mind, can you tell me your sister's name?"

"Isana"

Hearing Cam's words, Mikuri was taken aback, and then laughed.

"Hahaha! This can happen. No, it's strange if it has a relationship. ”

"Do you know each other?"

"Yes, we're the same age, and she's fought me many times when I'm traveling."

"I'm sorry"

"I can't believe you're her brother. I see, when you say it, your eyes look very similar. If you don't mind, can you tell me a little bit about Isana? ”

"It's okay, there are all kinds of legends about my sister."

After that, the two were excited about Isana's story for a while.

I didn't expect Kem and Mikuri to get along so well, so this chat time was very fun for both of us.

midnight

Bai Nai came to the location announced in advance, looking for Kem, who had not returned for a long time. Even though the date is about to change, I'm worried that Keim won't be back if he doesn't contact me, which is unusual.

The lighthouse on the promontory near the port of Kem is mentioned. When I got there, I saw a lonely figure under the lighthouse.

"Keim"

Hearing Sirona's cry, the figure slowly turned around. That man was Kaim. Behind Keim was Bashamo.

"Women shouldn't wander alone in the middle of the night, it's dangerous."

"Allah, I have the strongest guard."

Behind Sirona were Gabrias and Mikarjay's bodyguards. Indeed, with these two present, any opponent can take revenge.

"Are you worried?"

"I'm worried because he hasn't been back for a long time.

"Oh, I think so."

Sirona sat down beside Kem, who looked out to sea and whispered.

"You were talking to Minori just now, right?"

"Ahh

"What are you talking about?"

"I was asked to accompany Lucia to the next lonely island."

"Lucia-chan?"

Perhaps because it was also an unexpected proposition for Sirona, her voice raised slightly.

"Mikuri said, 'If you only know one world, you're going to be stuck forever, so I want you to know about other worlds.'" ”

"That's right, in fact, knowing a few worlds can broaden your horizons, and you know you'll never be able to know the world you're alone in."

"By the way, what are you going to do?"

"No problem at all, my Pokémon is already on its way, absolutely safe."

"As long as it's reliable. Just a pilot? ”

"Oh, I see."

Shirona recounts her conversation with Isana to Kem. When Kem heard this, he lowered his head and looked away.

"You're too versatile, aren't you?"

"I was also surprised. Ishana-san, you can do anything. “

"At dinner, my husband said he was a sailor, but I thought I should get a license too"

"You can do anything."

Hearing Sirona's words, Kem looked up at the moon reflected in the sea and spoke slowly.

"He's always been a man who can do anything. Exercise, learn, fight. There's nothing I can beat. ”

"Maybe.

"I used to have a wanderlust, so by the time I got my gym badge and got into high school, I had moved from one place to another. So I have some memories of my sister before the trip, but I have absolutely no idea what she was doing after the trip or what kind of life she was living. ”

Isana herself felt indebted to Kem, so she rarely came to the house. Because I don't want to make my brother uncomfortable. Isana decides to leave the house because she wants Kem to be a kind and healthy person.

However, Kaim didn't know what Isana was thinking, nor did he know what kind of life Issana had gone through after seeing various worlds. For Kem, the presence of his sister is "the most familiar symbol of power." But I don't know how she's doing now.

"Don't you want to know?"

"It's not that I didn't think so, it's that I didn't listen at the time. I'm pretending not to be interested, but I guess I don't want to feel pain after listening to my sister's wonderful story anymore. ”

The only reason I work so hard is because I want to be like my sister. That's why the ex-Kem didn't try to find out what Isana did and what he did, because he knew he would compare them again.

But now? Although she is a substitute, she can also be the captain of the gym, and she is able to do things that her sister Isana can't, and she has worked hard for it. It's not enough to stand by Sirona's side, but it's definitely growing. After walking so far, Kem didn't know if he was still looking at his sister's back.