"I think I'd do the same thing in this situation."

"Why?"

"Because, considering the opponent's physical strength, if you take one or two more shots, we lose, don't we? Even if we increase the firepower here, it won't do any good. ”

"But that doesn't mean we need to increase our firepower for nothing, right?"

"I can't say that."

"Huh?"

Mr. Savori looked at the battlefield with a smile on his face. As we talk about this, the situation of the war is changing.

The flames on its body became even more intense, perhaps because it absorbed the cypress tree and its fire power increased, and I could faintly see the light of pills in the cypress tree. It's easy to predict and the temperature is sure to be quite high. I'm sure it would be quite powerful if he was hit, but as I said before, firepower was not necessary in this scenario. Instead, the massive amount of flame that erupted from their bodies lowered the air pressure around them, creating a wind that blew towards the fire. From all directions, the wind is gathering towards the fire, and this is the only escape route. Once flowing, it becomes an updraft.

The wind now turns into an updraft, blowing the surrounding cloves up and up up. This means that the smoke that hides the pill is gone. Hiding in the smoke and intending to fight back from the source of the attack, Pill Yao De suddenly found himself with nowhere to hide and fell into confusion. And, since the attacks are coming from all directions, it can be seen that Rabbitfoot has not fully mastered his position and is wandering around, losing his sight.

"Pill Yaode, you lean back"

"Rabbit Foot 'Electric Light Color Card'"

While the Kabul is quick in his posture, the rabbit moves faster. The rabbi quickly crawled into his pocket and struck with all his might, sending the pill drug into the air.

"Rabbi Foot, 'Nidogri'"

Two more fierce kicks, pill Yaode suspended in the air, unable to move. Although the effect of dealing with the insect pill is not very good, the powerful attack that penetrates the vital point can completely reduce the remaining physical strength of the small pill.

\"Pill medicine De can't fight, the winner is Rabift, so, this battle is the victory of Yongli\"

At the center of the cheers, Rabift and Yongli strike happy poses. After a while, it seemed to notice our presence and started waving loudly at us, so I waved to us too. So far, we've all gotten through it.

"I didn't expect you to use such a breakthrough method"

"Xiangxiang-san, how did you break through?"

"As far as I'm concerned, it's easy to deal with because Komori can take advantage of the weakness of Pill Yao De, and it can also cause a cold."

"Continue"

I agree with what you just said about a complete victory. Although Mr. Savori fought in special training the day before yesterday, he only made a few moves and thought for himself, so he didn't quite understand what the strategy was.

"How to"

"Yes?"

"How did you come up with such a strange strategy?"

Amid the cacophony of cheers, I faintly heard Mr. Savouri's murmuring. His tone was no longer the usual suspicious and grinning, but sometimes serious. I found myself worrying about how to interact with this vibe that pops up every now and then. I hope one day I'll be able to solve the reason for this, but isn't it arrogant to think so?

Well, let's try to answer the question now

"It's a question I get asked a lot, and I've only recently been asked."

"It's probably something that people around you are going to care about. At the very least, you should know that I won't be the last to ask this question. ”

"I'll remember that. So, for your question, I'm going to build trust by interacting closely with my child and discussing what they can do and what they think they can do. ”。“ Most importantly, you have to believe in yourself. No matter how ridiculous you are, you can do it because you believe in your partner. That's it. ”

"Don't you like it?"

The usual answer has become a fixed phrase for me. Most people would be happy with the answer, or rather, it's not a lie or something, so I can only say this but Mr. Savouri doesn't seem to be the same.

"No, it's not good for me to ask that question. How the hell did you come up with the idea? To put it simply, I'm curious about how it dynamics. ”

"Even if I put it simply, I've heard it's troublesome. \"

It might be a little confusing, but I guess he wanted to hear why he came up with this strategy in the first place.

"But in the end, I liked Pokémon so much that it came to me. All I can say is. It was like an electric current running through my head. ”

I think the first time I started doing this was during a standoff with Mr. Sumo. I still have vivid memories of how I came up with a strategy based on a prize machine I got at the casino, and then developed a strategy to win.

But that's not all. You have a strong desire to be strongerNo, I can even tell that you have a strong will. \"

This time, as I was immersed in sadness, I was struck by those harsh words, and I fell silent.

Truth be told, it's the stars.

Of course, what I just said is not a lie. But there's so much more to this story.

"What can I say I've caught up with you and been next to you, but if I hadn't come up with the idea and acted to execute it, I felt like I would have been left behind, so I've just tried my best to die."

The image of Brilliance sneaking into Somo-sensei's gym without thinking came to my mind. Thinking about it now, I realize that the difference was already there back then.

Really, it's a big step

A big wall that I didn't even notice at the time. It didn't make sense at all, but I didn't understand it at the time, I was just competing.

"I tried my best to die, and when I thought about the idea, I was happy, and that's my strength. I thought I could catch this again. I thought I could surpass you this time. But in the end, it still didn't work, and in the end I couldn't catch up, and not only that, but I also hurt that person"

It was the first time I experienced a real setback, and at the same time, my past was full of regrets. However, thanks to Joon's commitment and the support of Miss Baeknai and Professor Rowan, this Galal trip was able to start again.

"So I don't want to have any regrets, so I want to give it my all on my trip to this area. In particular, the more I experience the various combat styles, the more my skills will expand infinitely. The more cards I have, the more I can do. That's where I can fight where my opponent doesn't expect me. This journey was so big and special for me. If you feel that much determination from me, maybe you can see a little. ”

In that sense, it could be a great opportunity to come to this area and be separated from all the people I have. You can gain a lot of experience by feeling the freshness and looking at the combat from a new perspective. On top of that, I have the possibility to see new technologies that I didn't know about. In order to catch up with him, I had to spend so much time and accumulate so much experience. Because my steps are small, I have to go the extra mile. Experience with this.

I'm really happy to be in this area. Since I came here, I can get stronger.

That's what the sentence at the end of the interview meant.

"Aha, I'm watching, it's a little embarrassing. That one. \"

The live broadcast of Suzura's interview. I think maybe I'll think of Kem at the end, but I guess it shows in his face after all.

"I'm also if I have the determination and will"

\"Fragrant mulberry? \"

"No, nothing. Besides, I don't have to go, okay? ”

Mr. Savori pointed to the pitch, so I looked over and saw that Yongli had received his badge and was about to leave the pitch. If I go to the lobby now, I'll see Yuri who has just changed into clothes.

"By the way, let's let the two of you meet today, do some press conferences and other things, and commemorate your breakthrough."

"Yes, let's do it."

I'm sure he's talking about Yongli, he's very greedy. If you tell them this, they may jump for joy.

I couldn't help but feel the shadow of Savorisan flickering in my mind from time to time. But for now, let's all be thankful that we were able to pass through this door safely.

Mr. Savouri and I walked side by side to the hall, excitedly discussing what to eat next.

After that, we walked around Engine City, looking for a restaurant to meet the three of us and have a somewhat extravagant meal as a celebration, and found a restaurant that looked good, so we headed.

Although it is not as good as the seafood restaurant in Bowton, it still feels quite luxurious compared to our daily life.

In the typical buffet format, the sight of colorful dishes lined up in a row is quite spectacular, and the mere sight of it will whet your appetite. Yuri's eyes were set, and he entered beast mode. Yes, a little scared.

But it's kind of amazing

When I suddenly looked to the side, even Mr. Savori longed to see me.

No, it's definitely not the cause of the itch.

I do have a lot of itching and I want to eat something right away. But more importantly, the subtle pressure I felt from the seat in front of me, the sense of presence, and all kinds of pressures made it a little difficult for me to move around the seat. As for how difficult it was to move, even Yuri had to endure it and sit down.

And the real nature of this pressure is that there are three people in front of us.

"Haha, if you're so nervous, I'm a little nervous too."

"That's why I told you not to call me suddenly"

"However, if you leave early tomorrow morning, you won't be able to send them. Also, there's not much work to do today, so I think that's not bad."

"I、I'm sorry I know I don't need to be nervous, but I'm really surprised."

"If I were in your place, I would have the same ending, so don't worry."

It was Lulina, the director of the Bau Stadium, who spoke, with a gentle smile on her face. Well, having said that, I think any sane person will notice that now we have before Mr. Yarrow, Mr. Lulina and Mr. Ka'b, all of whom are known places in the world. As the first half of the gym challenge, these three were able to do it. In other words, we currently share a table in a restaurant with three gym leaders.

The reason for this was that Kabu himself seemed to have a solid understanding of the difficulty of his own gym, and when he left Engine City for the next gym, he was talking about the challengers who had already passed his gym, as if he was calling. Miss Yarrow and Miss Lulina are like this, and seeing them off together is also part of the process, or rather a kind of agreement, which many people in Engine City know. Looks like it will. Today, they come together in the same way to see off me, Yongli, and Miss Savouri, who will be able to break through and head to the next town.

Then why do you want to eat together now As I said just now, Arosan and the others have come to see them off, but according to our plan, today is already a tiring day. I had a good rest and planned to go to the next city the next morning in perfect condition. In fact, the only plan after that was to go to the restaurant for dinner and then return to the hotel.

In that case, of course, Mr. Yarrow and they would not be able to see him off. You might be thinking, why don't we do it again tomorrow morning, but what I don't want you to forget is that all three of you are gym leaders. Of course, tomorrow the gym challenger will come to challenge me, so I have to deal with it in the morning. If that happens, I won't be able to deliver them in the morning. If that happens, no matter what I do, I won't be able to see off the three of us.

So Kabusang offered that in exchange for seeing him off, I could pay for the restaurant here. Unexpectedly, Miss Lulina and Miss Kabu invited me to dinner. With the exception of Mr. Savori, Yuuri is more introverted because they are friends, but I think it would be rude to refuse when Kabusang makes a somewhat tough invitation

As a result, the conversation is the same as before. It seems that everyone else knows that this is too much, at least Miss Yoro and Miss Lulina are smiling. By the way, it seems that this time Mr. Kab will keep all the money. I'm happy, but at the same time I'm still anxious.

By the way, the seating order is

Savorisan, Yongli, and me

Miss Yarrow, Miss Lulina, Miss Kabu

That's an order.

"The leader of the gym invited me directly, I'm really afraid that he will say something"

"I just want to work hard, so I think it's okay, right? Maybe. I'm sure. Maybe"

"I'm hungry"

Mr. Savori seemed perplexed by what he had experienced for the first time. The hard thing is that I can't really follow up on it because I easily agree with it. Yuri went around in circles and returned to normal.

"I'm sorry, I really just wanted to encourage you guys. There are very few players who can pass through my gym. Moreover, you are not only noticed by the whole world, but also by the leaders of our gym. He is a famous player. I'd rather let him play that role. ”

"I feel like I'm being treated very well"

I can't help but feel that if I do too much, I might be seen as favoritism. If that happens, I don't think the world will treat him well as the leader of the gym, so I'm really worried

"Gee, the people of the Galel region aren't that stingy, and it's not the first time this has happened. \"

Mr. Kabu said this as he handed the glasses to everyone, but he did not have the same strong pressure as in the previous battle, just the image of a loving and kind person. For some reason, the gap between me and the fight was so great that I started to feel dizzy

"And, as I said earlier, all three of them are players to watch, after all, they are all recommended by the new and old Galal champions as well as the Sinnoh champions, and that alone is enough to make them a hot topic, but they all have solid ability. Right here, no one will complain. ”

"I guess"

"Well, if someone complains, we'll shut them up."

"Hahaha, Miss Lulina is still as stern as ever. Well, as she said, we will protect her even if something happens, so it doesn't matter. \"

The comforting words of the three of them made my anxiety less a little.

I wonder if that's okay?

"In addition"

I listened to Miss Lulina as I looked out of her sight

"I'm hungry"

\"Yuri!? \"

Yuri lay face down on the table, as if he had reached his limit. She crouched down with her stomach in her hands, looking a little painful, and at the same time, her caution was starting to look stupid.

"Freya hurry up and eat, right?"

"Uh, Yongli is the same, so I'll take care of you today. \"

"Oh, I hope you eat a little more and prepare for tomorrow!"

Hearing Yuri's pleading voice, I decided that things would get worse if I made him wait any longer, so I breathed a sigh of relief. Our dinner began in an incredibly surreal scene with everyone looking down at Yongli on the table.

"Agu! Aguagu, hey"

\"I've thought about this in Boha Pavilion too, but you're still eating well\"

"Haha, seeing that you eat so deliciously, my hard work in the field is worth it."

"Wow, these beautiful dishes they exploded in my mouth"

"yes, this sentence is still very heavy, how many times have I heard it I still don't understand what it means."

"Isn't that interesting? It's also fun to talk to you, and I think young people need to be more honest with themselves like this. ”

From then on, each of us brought out our favorite dishes, put them on the table, and enjoyed dinner together. Obviously, the food here also makes a lot of fresh vegetables and seafood brought in from Turf Town and Bow Town, and everything is so delicious that you can't help but eat it with chopsticks. Honestly, I would have loved to delve into Yuri's way of eating and Miss Savouri's mysterious words, but Lulina and the others all looked at me with smiles on their faces, and most importantly, I found the dish delicious and irresistible for myself. Because I can't speak for anyone else anymore. The best part was that not only was it delicious, but because it was a buffet, we could eat a lot, which was easy to cancel our reservation. Although we have reached the age where we can go on adventures and try the gym challenge, we are still in the prime of our growth, so while we are not as strong as Yuri, we do have a big appetite for food. He still holds the omelet rice in his mouth and tastes its deliciousness.

"Look at you like this, I guess you're still young."

"Ah, I'm embarrassed to be stared at while eating"

"I'm sorry for that. Still, a lot of people who have come this far have some apprehensions, or in fact, there are a lot of people who become more excited after a win. We support them in this way. Of course, I'm encouraging, but I don't want you to be too nervous. ”

As I ate omelet rice and listened to Kabusan's words, I noticed that Kabusan's eyes were on Savorisan.

"Is there anything wrong with Mr. Savory?"

"I don't think I knew him after all because he was from a different region."

After listening to Mr. Kabu's words, I gently put down my spoon and concentrated on the discussion.

"I don't think it's a good idea to reveal too much personal information, but there are a lot of people who know about it, and I want you to know a little bit about it, so I'll tell you."

Kabusan's voice grew louder. It's not a joke, it could be something really important. At the same time, it seems to be a story that only I want to hear.

"Player Savori, you're still from a famous family, right? They are all members of his family, so he is also the director of the Spiritual Department Dao Hall. ”

“？”

I almost turned my attention to Mr. Savory at these unexpected words, but I quickly withdrew my gaze because I felt that something was wrong with him paying too much attention to me. When I turned my gaze back to Kabusan's face, I noticed that Kabusan's face seemed to be a little gloomy.

"No wonder you don't know, the Spiritual Department is now just a small Dao Hall, it used to be prestigious, and it has always been a part of the major alliances, do you know what the difference is from ordinary Dao Halls?" Minors and professionals?? ”

"Yes, that's it"

"It's different from other areas in a lot of ways. I'm sorry if the explanation is a bit complicated. ”

Now, Mr. Kabu drank some water, cleared his throat, and continued.

"Yes, his family members are all the directors of the Nianli Dao Pavilion, and he should also have received a genius education in order to become the director of the Nianli Dao Pavilion."

I see, then it makes sense that he is so strong. This gym is known as the Gate of Success. Even though Mr. Kabu tweaked the Pokémon for the Gym Challenge, he was still able to catch them well, which clearly shows his high level of prowess.

Mr. Savouri's unexpected past surprised me a little. He's usually a bit playful and his weird remarks are noticeable, but behind the scenes, he's definitely undergoing very rigorous training and special training.

"There's one thing that worries me a bit, though."

"Is that what you care about?"

Mr. Kaboo's tone, on the other hand, seems to be saying that that's the point. I wondered what was going on, and I couldn't help but clear my throat.

"Mary is like that, but if a relative or master is a gym director, you usually get a letter of recommendation from that gym director before you join."

\"I see, wait, what? Did Miss Mary Ai study under the guidance of the curator of the gym? \"

"I didn't have any training or anything, and her brother was the gym leader."

"Oh really!?"

"I've heard you've been traveling together for a long time, but don't you know?"

"We haven't really talked about anything deep or personal"

Although a long time has passed, we have only seen each other for a few dozen days. It's so intense that I might forget it, but it's too early

Ah, it turned out to be composed of dark Pokémon

If that's the case, it's likely that her brother is a dark type gym curator.

"Okay, let's do it first, as I said earlier, if you have a relative or a teacher who is the leader of the gym, it is normal to get a letter of recommendation. However, as I said earlier, he didn't get a recommendation. "A letter of recommendation from the parents of the former champions, who are leaders in the gym."

"In fact, I think it's going to be more popular and amazing"

"For those who don't know, it may be, but"

Mr. Kabu suddenly became inarticulate. I'm scratching my head a little bit about it.

"I don't know much about it, but it seems like I've been under a lot of pressure lately because it's so hard to get into the big leagues. Perhaps because of this, there are some rumors that are not so true. "Well, of course, it's just rumors, and I know I shouldn't be swayed by something like this, but"

As I mentioned earlier, the letters of recommendation he received were not from his parents, but from a former champion. And from time to time a look of pain appeared on his face, or a serious expression, or as if he was thinking about something. If all of these conditions are met, I will make a negative impression, even if it is not true.

"If it's a worry for no reason, that's okay. Actually, it's best to have nothing. But it's not pleasant to see young people suffering because of the circumstances of adults. \"No, the person I consulted is also very young, so it seems a bit contradictory now"

Mr. Kabu scratched his head, a wry smile on his face, and his tone was full of apologies. I'm sure he wants to help her somehow, but it's a delicate thing, and he has the duties of a gym leader, so he can't help him, that's why he said that.

"I want to ask you, because you have experience traveling to other regions, and you have a little free time, please take care of him, even if it's just for a while."

Listening to Mr. Ka'b, my attention returned to Mr. Savori.

"This soup suits me perfectly, it's really elegant, it's definitely with great ingredients"

"Oh, and places like this are cheaper because they use items that are not in good shape or scratched and can't be a commercial product. So unfortunately, they're not as good as you'd like. That's right.. I'm sorry."

"Oh yes, of course I do! However, if the shape is not good, the taste will not deteriorate, after all, I have a problem with my tongue."

Mr. Savori chatted with Mr. Yarrow enthusiastically as always, and had a great time. Judging by his expression, I couldn't believe he was carrying such a heavy load. but

After all, you can't tell at a glance that someone is dealing with something

That's my point of view because I'm here for a variety of reasons. I took another bite of the omelet rice and nodded gently at Kabu.

Day 2, Engine City, South Entrance.

The gate you pass through when you first come to Engine City. I, Yongli, and Miss Savoy gathered under it.

Head to Rathtown, where the next Gym is located, exit Engine City and head east to the Wilderness Area, then cross the bridge that connects Bow Town to Turf Town and the bridge that connects Garrell Second Mine to Engine City. Dive in and head north. Climb a large mountain, show the collected gym badges, enter Knuckle City, and from there, head west and cross Route 6 to finally reach here. As you can hear, it's far from here. The walking distance in the wilderness is quite long, and it seems that it will be a difficult journey and require a lot of physical energy. I need to be ready for the challenge.

"Wow I'm sleepy"

"Isn't this the punishment that was too excited yesterday?"

"Because it's a long walk from here to Knuckle City where you can eat such delicious food!?"

"Isn't this man's bad eating habits getting worse every day?"

"Isn't this your hallucination?"

If you insert it too deeply, you may get bitten next time, so so be it. It was Miss Savouri's job to be bitten, so it didn't hurt to God not to touch her.

"Well, I've made a lot of puffins if you really need to, so I just have to be patient"

"Bofen"

yes, if you're in trouble, it seems like just throwing a parrot will do. Boffin is the best. Panacea.

"It's like a skit"

"I don't want Mr. Savori to hear about it."

"Psychic Shock!?"

Well, let's start with some silly stories. First of all, from the east of Lake Kiva, which is immediately after leaving Engine City to the wilderness, to Lake Milocarlo, which is a place that goes all the way to the east and north.

If you keep walking without doing anything, you might get tired or bored quickly, so we just chat and relax.

If I could take the train from Engine City to Knuckle City, I wouldn't have any trouble

Thinking of this, a question popped into my mind.

"Now that I think about it, I'm curious, why can't we take the train from Engine City to Knuckle City?"

"The aim is to make the wilderness a wall for gym challenges."

"Walls?"

Mr. Savori echoed my remarks. He will explain the rest of the story.

"You know this wilderness brings nature to the forefront, right?"

"That's yes."

"If you look at it the other way around, you can say that we are preserving the harshness of nature. And this wilderness has great features. ”

"Is that so?"

"Ah, now that I think about it, something like this happened a long time ago"

Yuri remembered something and took over.

"When I was taken to play in the desert, I was strongly told that I should not go to the north. I hadn't really thought about this before, but maybe there was a gap in strength. "North and South, is that so?

"What do you think? Mr. Savory"

"That's right."

Mr. Savori touched the brim of his top hat lightly and whispered, "You know what? Then continue to explain.

"As Mr. Yongli said, the strength of wild Pokémon is different in the north and south regions of this wilderness. Of course, there are also special Pokémon in some regions, but "

Exception: I don't know if Yuwak, the first person I met after entering the wilderness, fell into this category?

"Is it appropriate to say that the average intensity is higher? This is because the environment in the north is relatively harsh, with large elevation differences, drastic weather changes, and there are fewer places where people can easily set foot. There are many such places. ””

"In order to survive there, wild Pokémon are also getting stronger"

"Yes, at the same time, the committee decided to use this natural environment as a fence, so the checkpoint to check the gym badge was set up in the wilderness area, and the gym challengers were forbidden to use the train. is doing so. ”

"Yoha, it will be more difficult in the future, so don't be complacent. \"

Or maybe they want to say that unless they can transcend this realm, they won't be able to live in the future. At least, the path we have taken so far, paved with human intervention, despite the abundance of natural beauty. There are many ways to go. ”

When I heard Mr. Savori's words, I thought of the roads that passed through the bridges and tunnels, which were apparently built by people, and even though they were inside the mines, they were dug so that they would not collapse. Indeed, it cannot be said to be very delicate, but it is still a path that is called a natural path, and it is obviously a strange path.

"Of course, you have no intention of killing the challenger, so there is a minimum guarantee, but from now on, nature will hinder us. Let's remember that. ”

Yongli and I nodded. I crossed the door of success. However, it's just a collection of three gym badges. If we do simple calculations, we are not halfway to the challenge.

Next we head to Lake Milo Carlo. I heard that the place is in the middle of the north and south. That is, now is the moment when the strong of the north begin to appear.

After the wall created by man, there is also the wall created by nature.

I am sure that there will be different enemies who will hinder us.

I have to be careful

Win and tighten your helmet. Relaxation is important, but don't be too relaxed.

"Mr. Savouri, you sometimes say good things!"

"Sometimes it's unnecessary, Yuri girl"

\"What? What do you call it? \"

"Freya, this person is so scary"

"Ah, yes, yes, right?"

"I hate these people"

We are aware of this, but we move forward slowly, keeping our bodies natural and being careful not to get too tired.

Instead of being afraid, I was filled with curiosity about those powerful enemies and Pokémon that I had never seen. It only takes a few days to jump out of the wild and make progress slowly.

When I reached the northern part of Lake Milo Carlo, I clearly felt that the strength of the wild Pokémon was growing. So far, many of the Pokémon that have appeared are pre-evolved, but the proportion has increased to around 50-50. What's more, some of the Pokémon I've seen here and there are clearly at a very high level, and I'm definitely starting to see Pokémon that are the same or even better than the Yuwak I first encountered. Some people are hard to tell at first glance, so you have to carefully assess who your opponent is.

Maybe it's a gym mission designed to help them gain that kind of observation?

At the Turf Stadium, there is an understanding of Pokémon. The wisdom of the Bau Stadium. At the Engine Stadium, judgment is required.

Now that I think about it, that mission may have been an exercise to get around the wilderness. In this sense, this gym mission may not only be a test for the gym challengers, but also a learning to avoid danger in the wild. It can be said that this scene is life-threatening. On the other hand, if your skills aren't good enough to pass this gym quest, you could die in the wild, or get into a dangerous situation. When you think about it this way, the first half of the gym is quite difficult when performing tasks, and it makes sense.

I have a somewhat strange strategy for the Engine City mission. If this is based on what I said earlier, then I think it's a bad idea to clear it that way.

I've had experience of going on adventures to other areas, so it doesn't matter. yes

Also, the difficulty of learning in the wilderness is very high, does that mean that the next town and beyond, the gym mission will be easy? Absolutely not. In fact, the gym curator himself is likely to get stronger, so I'm sure it's going to be a tougher battle than Mr. Xiong.

But at the same time, I'm excited. I'm sure there are powerful people, never-before-seen Pokémon, strategies and techniques waiting for me ahead. These new things are my bread for growth and will definitely take me to the next stage. Here's why

"I want to get to Knuckles City quickly"

I wonder if this blizzard will ever stop

Looking out the window at the silver-white world, I sighed softly.

"Whoa, this is so cold."

"Even though I was in the room, I felt cold just looking at the scenery outside"

"We all brought hot cocoa. But it's too bad. ”

The sound of window panes rattling. The blizzard that caused the noise was still raging, making a loud noise.

Leaving Engine City for the wilderness, and once we reach the north of Milo Carlo, we head straight to the Engine Riverfront, the area under the bridge that connects the second mine of Garrer to Engine City, to Knuckle City. The place where the north starts to see Pokémon is still difficult for those of us who have grown up, so we must keep going. At this time, the weather started to be a little cold and there was some light rain, but I had heard that the wilderness environment was harsh and the weather was unpredictable, so it was still not as mild as it should be. It looks pretty much like that. However, as we continued along the banks of the engine river, the clouds became more and more suspicious. The light rain gradually turned to snow, the wind became colder, and the temperature dropped. The weather is clearly in the middle of winter, and the wind is getting stronger. However, according to Mr. Savouri, this is still within the normal range of the desert, so he has slowed down a bit, but he is still making steady progress. Then, when we reached the bridge where we could see the turf town and the town, we arrived at a place called the field, and as we walked, a problem arose that we could not ignore.

The wind was stronger, the blizzard was more violent, the field of vision was pure white, and everything not far ahead turned black and white. It's so white that you can barely see the two people who are supposed to be next to you, and of course, if it's that intense, your body heat will be taken away at a fairly fast rate. I quickly took out my coat and wrapped my scarf tighter than usual to keep out the cold, but it was so cold that I could easily penetrate the walls, and I was really worried about my life.

The wind was so strong that we couldn't even pitch our tents to survive, and when the situation got really bad, we came to a shelter in a building in a corner of Hasinoma's fields. As I walked around in a white field with no sense of direction, a man who happened to be patrolling saw the unusual weather, rescued me, and finally reached the shelter. I managed to get the manager to let me stay overnight and it went smoothly for the time being.

That's what has happened so far.

By the way, this custodian shop has no special connection with the cusone run by the Aoi-san family, or even at all. It seems that there is some kind of special connection between the hosting stores. In fact, these facilities can be found in many places. Even in this Garrell region, there are storage facilities that easily exceed the size of a hand.

"Wow, it's so warm."

"I prefer black tea, but"

"Not to mention extravagance, everyone else has endured it, in fact, Coco is quite extravagant."

"I know."

As I spoke, I also turned my gaze to the others in the detention cell. These days there are gym challengers, tourists, and even regular trainers gathered. These people were trapped by the blizzard and could not move forward or return. Luckily, this pantry is a fairly large building that is capable of accommodating everyone.

It is a facility that breeds a lot of Pokémon, and it was built knowing the harsh climate in the wilderness area, so it also has a large inventory. I think they will still have a lot to offer in terms of food and other things.

But there's another problem

"There are more people."

"I can't help it. This is a stop-by point on the way to the next gymnasium. ”

"However, if there are too many people, we can't accommodate them here"

As Yongli says, the number of people living in this storage room is increasing day by day.

The reason is simple: anyone who breaks through Mr. Kabu's gym will pass through here.

It's a must-take from Engine City to where the next gym in Transverse Town is located. Of course, the number of breakouts is increasing day by day. And those who don't understand the status quo, have come all the way here, and to this place, just like us, in a somewhat chaotic situation.

"It's more of a space issue than a storage issue"

"Maybe it's not a facility where you can stay overnight, so in that sense, there aren't many rooms."

"We don't have futons anymore."

Currently, I spread a change of clothes on the floor and sleep on it. You might think it's difficult to cover yourself without clothes in cold weather, but in reality you're in a shelter in a harsh environment. It appears that the heating equipment is always on standby and ready to use, and the stoves and fireplaces are still running at full capacity even in the off-season. Because of this, the interior of this pantry is quite warm.

"If the blizzard stops, it's just a shot"

I'm going to stretch and relax my body, which has been feeling stiff lately because I can't go out. I'm not saying I can't stand not going out and playing, but lately I've been training gym fights and traveling, so if I suddenly have to spend a lot of time still, my body will feel a little unsatisfied. There is no way to calm down.

"I wish I could at least hone my skills"

"Are you planning to ruin the hosting shop?"

"But I can probably understand Freya's feelings. If it's only our trainers who aren't satisfied, it doesn't matter, but the rabbi feet also look like they don't quite burn. \"

Listening to Yuri's words, the Pokémon suddenly turned their gaze to the side, their mouths stuffed with delicious puffins, but they looked like something was missing. It seems that everyone is feeling constrained, perhaps because they have not been able to move for too long. No matter what they call it a storage room, the place to store them is in the garden at the back of the building, so there aren't many facilities in the room, so they have a lot of free time.

"I hope there will be some kind of stimulus"

"I'm in trouble"

"Yes?"

Just as I was thinking about how I was going to pass the time today, I heard a disturbing voice. I was a little concerned with the voice, and as I turned my attention to it, I saw the mistress of the pantry, looking a little thoughtful.

"What happened?"

"Fault?"

Somehow, I couldn't leave her alone, so I ended up calling her. I felt that the host was a little surprised by the sudden phone call and quickly turned around. I'm a little sorry.

"I feel like you're worried about something, have you found something wrong?"

"It's okay, it's not a big problem, don't worry."

Judging by the look on the owner's face as he hesitantly approached me, I could only tell that something was wrong. As a host, I may not be able to force my children to do anything, but for me, I am a benefactor who risked my life to do it for me. I'd like to lend a hand here if I can.

"Then why don't you let us help you? As a thank you! ”

Apparently, Yuri was thinking the same thing, and before I knew it, he came to my side and replied with interest. By the way, Mr. Savouri was still slowly drinking cocoa in the distance. However, I have the feeling that they are really listening to what others are saying. Can you help me if I need anything?

"But"

"To be honest, I don't have much to do but move my body. In fact, I would like to ask you to do one thing for me. ”

"My gratitude goes beyond just a stay and a meal, so I'm eager to help as well."

"Yes"

The shopkeeper thought he was talking with some enthusiasm, but he couldn't shake his head. Is it really that hard to ask?

"I see, now that I think about it, I seem to have seen you somewhere"

Just as I was thinking so, I decided to change the subject a bit. Perhaps this will be used as a bargaining chip. I think he's an arrogant guy who uses his reputation as a shield, so I don't really want to do that. However, most of the people here at the moment are gym challengers. How effective this is

"Ah, we're trainers during gym challenges, so we might be on TV or something, so it might be there."

"So you're not the most talked-about Yuri and Freya players right now! I've really watched your recent fight with Kabusan, which is fantastic. I was looking forward to the next Battle of the Gym, but yes you. You're here too."

I didn't expect such a reaction, so Yuri and I were embarrassed. But from an economic point of view, I think I'm okay in terms of ability. As long as it's not an actual problem, I should be able to help.

"To be honest, I didn't want to ask too much because if something happens to those girls who participate in the gym challenge, it's a big deal, and I'm working for them for my own convenience but yes you guys. In that case, it might be a good idea to ask. ”

It seems that the landlord has his own ideas. I felt a little guilty.

Maybe a little forced

Reflect, reflect.

"Actually, there's a problem that I can't ignore, as you may all know, this field of posinoma is now covered in a blizzard, and it's not bad, but you can't live without heating, right? \"？ I left the stove and fireplace on all the time."

The shopkeeper explained by putting his hand on his chin. It's only half of the story, but I feel like I'm starting to understand a little bit.

"I'm well aware of how bad the weather can be in the wilderness, so I always have it handy, but of course there are restrictions. Moreover, no matter how wild the area is, it will not mean that it is completely unaffected by the season, so I didn't expect the snowstorm to last so long, and as a result, the fuel was consumed too quickly, and at this rate, it would probably not take long to deliver the time, so there was a lot of fuel in the beginning. Only in this case, there is not much fuel, so it looks like we will run out of it, right?

"Is there a problem with the fuel?"

Yuri clearly looked disappointed. I thought I might be able to help a little, but it turned out to be more serious than I expected, and it couldn't be done in the hands of a child, so I was a little disappointed that I couldn't help this time. If it's Pokemon-related, I'll definitely help

"Ah, as for fuel, it's okay, there's somewhere to buy it nearby. There are places around here where you can buy coal. \"

"Really?"

On second thought, it seemed that things were resolved sooner than I expected.

There is a place near this pantry where you can buy coal, and the location is good

However, I wonder if it will take some time to pick up the order even if it is delivered to me? If that's the case, my request this time is:

"The problem is that in the midst of this blizzard, I need to go to a place where I can get coal, collect it, and find a way to bring it back here. I can survive in such cold weather and dig coal. "You need enough strength to do that"

I see, I totally understand why you would hesitate to ask someone about this. It is a physically demanding job. It's not just physical labor either. It's quite a difficult task because we have to get out in this weather. If I were the owner, I would never have made such a request to an ordinary trainer or gym challenger.

"Of course, the main work is done by our employees, so I hope they can support me. We are short of manpower, so if you can help even a little bit, I would appreciate it."

That is, the mining itself will be done by the employees of the vault, so we will be in charge of transporting the coal obtained from mining and intercepting the attacks of wild Pokémon that appear along the way, is that what you said?

"Then it seems that we can do it too!"

"We have to be well prepared. We had to go through this blizzard to get there."

"It's not too far from here, and it should be warmer after entering the cave, so it should be easier than you think."

"Alright, let's get ready, Mr. Savouri!"

\"Uh, I wish I could spend some time here in peace, I can't help it, please give me some time\"

"I heard your story"

Catch time by the forelock. Just as I was about to start, I heard an unusually loud voice. My body jerked, and when I hurriedly turned back, a pair of identical-looking twins appeared, wearing mountaineering suits and posing in a dashing pose.

"Let me see"

"You guys"

"Who is it?"

"It's not elegant at all."

Mr. Savouri, don't say such things. I was indeed surprised, and even from the outside I can't deny that it's weird. I can hardly ask who the owner is, but I'm not sure who it really is.

"Well done, you listened to us who we were"

"The digging brother who even shuts up those who cry"

He acted like a celebrity, but I certainly didn't know him.

"We got to a place with a cave"

"We've been digging for twenty years! The treasures unleashed are endless! ”

"Birth to Death"

"Our pickaxes won't stop"

"Strange Things Begin"

"Uh, noisy"

"Okay, let's get ready."

I can't hide my bewilderment at the strange pretense that pops up. Yongli covers his ears because he is too loud, and Mr. Savori begins to ignore him, as if it were a shame to be seen as an acquaintance. The owner began to worry a little about whether he was in trouble. I really don't like it.

"My name is Sai, I'm the older brother of the digging brother"

"And I'm the brother who digs the hole, my brother's shoes"

"There is no cave that we can't dig out"

The two of them pose like some hero on a festive morning, or a cute and cute work. Aren't you tired?

\"Oh, that means you're going to help me too? \"

The shopkeeper asked the question with trepidation. It must be scary to shout out such a suspicious person.

\"Ah, yes, as the boy over there said, this facility is saving our lives. \"

"And mining isn't the main job of the employees here, is it?"

Before I knew it, the preparations were complete, and people who were ready to start mining began to gather around me, all with clothes and tools. But for some reason, I felt an indescribable sense of uneasiness in my heart, just like the two burrowing brothers said. As I said before I couldn't tell them apart because they were twins so I'm not sure, not really working, so I guess I can't say I'm fully prepared.

"Mining is very dangerous. If you mess up the method or order, you may be buried alive. ”

"If that happens, the fuel here will eventually run out. We cannot allow boys who have a bright future to be harmed. ”

What you say is true. Indeed, as amateurs, we do not know what is dangerous at first, so there is a high probability that something fatal will happen.

"That's where our professionals come in. With many years of experience and skills, we are able to discern this aspect. ”

"What should I do safely? How can I mine efficiently? I am confident that they can work with peace of mind while teaching them expertise in these areas. ”

However, having someone with you who has had such an experience will greatly increase your sense of security. Despite his initial doubts about his words and actions, his clothes and tools appear neat and clean even to the uninitiated. Isn't that reassuring? The master seemed to take a fancy to this and nodded slowly.

"So, can I ask you something?"

"I'll take care of this"

Both smiled brightly and gave a thumbs up. This has greatly strengthened our military strength. If that's the case, I'll be able to mine with peace of mind.

"Excuse me, can I accompany you?"

Because of the unexpected increase in military strength, more voices rose slightly, and another voice came out. When I turned around, a woman was standing there.

Her hair is gray and cut short, and the black headband with a large ribbon on her head is striking. She has slightly brown skin and a rather athletic physique, probably because she likes some kind of martial arts, and is a bit tall for women. He was a head taller than me and Yuri, which scared me a little, but the slightly soft air in his hard expression offset it a little. She wore a white sweater to match the weather outside

Where do you think you've seen it?

As I tilted my head in confusion, thinking about something in my memory, she suddenly realized something and spoke again.

"I apologize for that. My name is Saito. Mr. Philia, Mr. Yongli, and Mr. Salty. I'm one of the Gym Challengers just like you. From now on, please get to know each other. \"

When I heard her say her name was Saito, my memory suddenly became clear.

Yes, I've heard that name on TV. I'm sure

\"Saito Player!? That Gallian karate prodigy!? \"

The shopkeeper exclaimed in surprise.

This is, of course, what is presented in the news. I happened to see the name on the list of viewers at the Gym Challenge. A girl who likes battle-type Pokémon.

Saito-san: Yes. I'm glad to meet you too. ”

Extend your right hand and shake hands. Mr. Saito also replied, and he politely returned it to me with his left hand on his right elbow.

An unexpected encounter takes place in an unexpected place. From the outside, there is a peaceful atmosphere here. however

I don't know how strong this person really is

The two looked at each other with determination, as if they were exploring each other's hearts. I don't have to say it to know what you're thinking.

I want to fight as hard as I can

They shook hands with each other, gently burning their fighting spirit, and little by little they became stronger.

Due to the lack of fuel reserves at the storage facility, volunteers, including me, gathered and the group went to a cave near the storage facility, where they found the perfect way to protect themselves from the cold. He took a set of tools with him for carrying fuel and proceeded cautiously. I was walking rather slowly, with a premonition of danger, but apparently the mine was much closer than I had imagined, and I soon reached it at the speed of a tortoise.

There are probably two factors.

First of all, the staff who led the way did not lose their sense of direction even in such poor visibility and guided us smoothly even in a snowstorm.

The second reason is that this blizzard is so great that the other Pokémon have retreated to their homes without any Pokémon to interfere with.

To be honest, as someone who has always thought that moving was more difficult than mining, I was a little disappointed. That's a good thing, isn't it?

Besides, moving is just a preliminary battle, not a real move. I'm going to have to work hard in this cave in the future.