Chapter 228: Separation? Black Ash's Love Confession!

【Ma Zhishi：？

Ash, this guy already has a girl traveling with him this quickly?

Last time in Constant Rock City, he also destroyed Xiaoxia's bicycle, so Xiaoxia used the excuse that Ash destroyed her bicycle to keep following him on his travels. Now Misty is also following Ash on his travels because her bicycle was destroyed—what a coincidence!】

【Xiaomao: It's a bit coincidental, but Ash is too clueless to seize the opportunity.】

Ash and another came to Ancient Rose Town, and from Dr. Mei Zi, who studies the Ancient Rose Ruins at the center, we heard the story about the mystery of ancient Pokémon, and we also encountered the Magma Team.

The Ancient Rose Ruins have no information the Magma Team wants, but for Dr. Mei Zi it's a rare valuable resource, because this place records traces of ancient Pokémon coexisting with humans.

After the sun came out, the hidden passage in the stone chamber opened, revealing an underground pool, and we also saw the Ancient Spiny Fish.

After seeing the living fossil Ancient Spiny Fish, Ash and another headed toward the Orange Flower Gym.

Upon arriving at the gym, we discovered that Misty is the daughter of the Orange Flower Gym Leader, and she also has a younger brother named Xiaosheng.

Since Ash only brought Pikachu on his journey and wanted to challenge the gym with the Pokémon he caught in the Johto Region, he couldn't battle Gym Leader Chiri for a gym match, so they just did a practice match, but

The Team Rocket trio routinely comes out to cause trouble.

After driving off the Team Rocket, Chiri said Xiaosheng could travel with Ash and Misty.

To fill the badge box given by Gym Leader Chiri, Ash prepared to challenge the gym in Kanaz City, but on the way passing through Orange Flower Forest, something strange happened.

All three were hungry, having prepared no food, but the emergency chocolate Xiaosheng took out was snatched by the Proudbone Swallow, and when Pikachu plucked a tree fruit it also angered the Proudbone Swallow.

At that moment Brock came to the rescue, since he couldn't stay still at home, so he came to find Ash.

Just as we were making lunch, the Proudbone Swallow that had eaten the chocolate and been hit by Pikachu's 100,000 Volts came over to challenge Pikachu.

The Proudbone Swallow wouldn't accept defeat, its flying type blocked the electric attack, and it even wanted to keep fighting Pikachu, but after Brock's reminder, Ash caught the Proudbone Swallow.

The Team Rocket trio also brought a flock of Proudbone Swallows to cause trouble for Ash and his group, but the swallows couldn't resist the temptation of food and decisively abandoned Team Rocket.

Pikachu blasted them away again with 100,000 Volts!

【Ma Zhishi: How can the Proudbone Swallow resist electricity so well? It's resisting Pikachu's electric attack—it's terrifying!】

【Xiaosheng: The Proudbone Swallow, no matter how strong the opponent, it will bravely go challenge it, having the perseverance to not get discouraged even if it loses; the Proudbone Swallow Ash caught has even more perseverance than an ordinary one, and is more resistant to electricity!】

【Xiba: Does Team Rocket have electricity resistance?】

Definitely not...... Everyone knows the answer: the Team Rocket trio was shocked by Pikachu from Kanto to Johto, so their bodies have high electricity resistance.

It's time for the Black Light Screen to light up.

Ash and his group also arrived at Constant Rock City.

Upon arriving at the Poké Ball Center, Xiaoxia received a call from her sisters; they plan to travel around the world and need her to manage the gym.

Upon hearing this, Xiaoxia was stunned; although she was reluctant to leave Ash, she still decided to return to the gym.

She looked at Ash beside her; those spirited eyes seemed able to read each other's hearts.

Noticing Xiaoxia's subtle expression change, Ash's heart also stirred; he also wanted to travel with Xiaoxia, but she still had to manage the gym and couldn't get away.

To prevent Xiaoxia from feeling down, Ash took her hand and they strolled along familiar yet unfamiliar streets, buying her some gifts.

"Xiaoxia, thank you so much for traveling with me!"

We arrived at the fountain; the surroundings were so quiet only the sound of water could be heard. Ash gathered all his courage and tightly held Xiaoxia's hand: "From the moment we met, traveling together we've experienced many things; our bond has grown deeper, our chemistry better. Just earlier at the Orange Islands gym, seeing that gym leader fawn over you, I felt weird, uncomfortable, only later did I realize I care about you—we're no longer just friends!"

Having his hand held by Ash, Xiaoxia's face turned slightly red; hearing his near-confession, her earlobes turned red like agate.

"Xiaoxia, be my girlfriend!"

Ash and Xiaoxia stared at each other; because he was nervous and shy, his ears also turned red!

"Okay!"

Xiaoxia's eyes were full of shyness, she nodded in reply.

Upon hearing the definite answer, Ash's face lit up; he tightly hugged Xiaoxia, his chin lightly resting on her shoulder, feeling her body temperature and her unique aura.

Xiaoxia's face flushed from shyness, her eyes sparkling with happiness.

During the long journey, her feelings for Ash gradually warmed, from initial friendship to indescribable affection, until now, finally receiving a response.

She had rehearsed the confession countless times in her heart, but because of her tsundere personality she couldn't bring herself to say it.

During the journey they met many people; many girls also had feelings for Ash, giving her pressure; she thought if Ash didn't confess, otherwise she would confess!

【Yinghua: Alas! Finally confessed, looks like we still need to apply pressure!】