Chapter 1001

A magnificent banquet hall.

During the celebration banquet for the successful conclusion of Orre's first assembly, All Baimu accepted enthusiastic compliments from all directions.

"Champion! A man of great talent!"

"More than just a man of great talent! I think even that noble young master from the Devon Corporation is nothing more than this, right?"

"Exactly! Exactly!"

"I heard the Champion and that noble young master are very close friends? No wonder everyone says heroes cherish heroes!"

All sorts of awkward flattery were thrown at him as if they cost nothing.

All Baimu smiled in response.

The gentlemen and noblewomen in suits and leather shoes before him originated from Orre's upper society, mostly from ancient noble classes, with a few being newly risen wealthy families.

Similar to James's original family.

And without exception, they had all secretly funded the rescue organization, allowing it to operate under the noses of Team Cipher.

After the region was liberated, they actively participated in town revitalization work.

Playing a role in promoting social stability and development.

In view of this.

Shan Ren hoped All Baimu could be more tolerant of this group of people, making him think he would be targeted at the celebration banquet.

After all, a week ago, more than half of Beryllium City openly supported Director Zhengyi.

As it turned out, they were all part of the praise party.

The endless stream of flowery praise made his scalp tingle, and he repeatedly said, "You all overpraise me."

"What are you saying! The Champion is so young, the future is full of promise!"

"A trainer who can capture Legendary Pokémon, the Champion can be called the only one under heaven!"

"We heard that the Champion worked tirelessly to develop the territory around Mt. Platinum, so we jointly submitted a petition, intending to contribute a little effort for the Champion..."

All Baimu had previously intended to buy the hills near Mt. Platinum to legally expand the activity range of Aggron and the others, and had specifically mentioned it to Shan Ren.

Shan Ren only told him not to be anxious, and there was no further word after that.

Who would have thought they were waiting for him here.

Does this count as bribery?

All Baimu smiled without responding, preparing to ask Shan Ren after the banquet ended.

Amidst the clinking of glasses, Orre's local forces retreated one after another, and major foreign investors arrived one after another.

But what made the accompanying staff's expressions strange was that compared to Orre's locals, All Baimu seemed to enjoy facing outsiders.

For example, when talking with leaders from various circles like Maxie and Archie, the conversation was clearly more casual.

All Baimu didn't care about others' gazes; he was very pleasantly surprised at the moment because standing in front of him was someone he had once simulated—

A ninja.

His real name is Koji, a giant in the Pokémon medical world.

He brought advanced medical resources to Orre and simultaneously solved many rare and difficult diseases, making him an honored guest of the League.

All Baimu resisted the urge to use "Breath Concealment" to give him a fright, and asked if he was prepared to open a Hachiman-style ninja dojo in Orre.

Koji said in surprise, "The Champion actually knows me! It is truly a great honor!"

Suddenly.

His nose twitched twice, and he was even more surprised, "Spirit-Awakening and Dryness-Removing Incense?"

All Baimu nodded and said, "A secret recipe exclusive to the Green Pavilion."

This sounded cryptic to outsiders, but Koji laughed heartily and said, "No wonder! No wonder!"

The Fragrance Sister is an important existence that guides the ninja's life path.

Even if he didn't know All Baimu's relationship with the Green Pavilion, Koji's gaze toward him grew a bit more intimate.

The accompanying staff fell into silence.

Their Champion seems to be familiar with everyone, except for the locals.

The slightly strange thought was only dispelled after the people from Pyrite Town approached; seeing All Baimu's heartfelt smile, many realized that their Champion was born from a miracle.

Orre region's three major human gathering places—

Gateon Port is coastal and located in the north with a better environment; even though it was carved up by various forces, it is at least a gateway to the outside world and cannot be too excessive.

Beryllium City belongs to Elder Ejin's direct rule and was only ruled by Team Cipher, so the people living here were relatively more stable.

Pyrite Town...

Mines, a place of exile.

People living here have been subjected to all kinds of exploitation since birth.

The best way out is to collude with them; otherwise, only sweatshops and dark dungeons await them.

At least last year, the impression Beryllium City people had of Pyrite Town remained on words like barbaric, backward, and slum.

A piece of soil where it was difficult to survive nurtured Orre's most robust towering tree.

Is it All Baimu's problem that he is more familiar with outsiders?

Which of the upper-class strata in Beryllium City present didn't know it clearly; they had never held expectations for All Baimu.

Even when one heavy news after another came back from outside, everyone was more willing to support Director Zhengyi and Battler.

The former is one of their own, and the latter is the core figure who liberated Beryllium City.

How could it be All Baimu's turn, who came from Pyrite Town.

Even with the one-month teaching at Pyrite Colosseum, everyone's concept of him was just that he was a bit strong and could teach students.

Indeed.

Director Zhengyi lost to All Baimu twice at that time, but so what?

It was just by the power of Mega Evolution.

Battles always have winners and losers; All Baimu could grow rapidly in a short time, so why couldn't Director Zhengyi and Battler do the same!

When the King of Bountiful Harvests descended.

When some felt something was wrong, Shan Ren personally closed the door to contacting All Baimu.

It was too late.

A Champion that Beryllium City's upper society didn't favor, yet he himself was the most promising, emerged as the times required.

Behind this incident represents—the prospective League President and the Regional Champion both had significant opinions about them.

Even if they knew the League wouldn't be like Team Cipher, killing them all at every turn, it was enough to make cold sweat trickle down their backs.

Tonight's fawning was built on this foundation.

Everyone was prepared to be mocked, excluded, or even scolded by All Baimu, but who knew the latter's tolerance would be shocking.

Some people relaxed because of this, while others became increasingly terrified.

When you are treated unfairly and can still smile at people, is it because you are kind-hearted?

It is because you don't care anymore.

Or rather, you have made some thorough preparations.

If All Baimu were just the so-called Team Rainbow boss, no one would pay attention to his thoughts.

But he is now the Champion, a nineteen-year-old Regional Champion!

A silent storm began to sweep through Orre region's upper society.

Shan Ren, who was about to take office, watched all this indifferently.

He was prepared to swallow them up, build Orre's largest commercial empire, and together with the League's authority as two carriages driving side by side, forge a brilliant future.

Of course, battles were also included.

Bang!

Bang, bang!

Brilliant fireworks rose outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, attracting everyone's gaze.

Orre's new era was about to arrive.

Anyone who sticks to the old ways will be thrown off this high-speed train.

——

Night fell.

The tranquil Mt. Platinum.

All Baimu sat by the giant rock on the mountaintop, overlooking the entire territory.

"Not going to sleep, keeping me company in the cold wind?"

He turned his head with a smile; his own Pokémon, including the Galarian Corsola, were staying quietly.

No response.

Only pairs of bright eyes.

The trainer was drunk and started letting his imagination run wild again; everyone was very worried about him.

All Baimu stood up and said, "Two years ago, when Pyrite Town was still in chaos, I lay on my bed thinking about the future.

"Run away? Stay? Running away is simple, someone would help me. But after I leave, who am I? Where do I come from? There's no place I can speak of.

"I'm not reconciled, how could I be a deserter! My hometown has no deserters! Not repaying kindness is not human! Fight them!

"I want to tell others uprightly where I come from, I want to enjoy the cheers as a matter of course! I! All Baimu from Orre's Pyrite Town!"

He looked up at the starry sky and clenched his fists, but in his heart, he was chanting another place, another city.

"Success! Champion! I am the Champion! I am the strongest!"

He shouted, his voice spreading across the entire Mt. Platinum.

All Baimu is proud; his pride has always been hidden deep inside, and Aggron is the reflection of his soul.

The promise once made was realized.

The boy's flamboyant spirit filled his heart; looking up, the starry sky was all in his hands.

The intense emotional outburst stunned the group of Pokémon.

In an instant.

Hydreigon rushed forward without any hesitation, following the shout.

Everyone looked at each other, no longer having any concerns, and all the partners accompanied All Baimu in shouting.

They roared and hissed, just to vent their emotions.

Even if it broke the tranquility of Mt. Platinum, they didn't care.

Even Mawile, who considered herself a lady, the lazy Corsola, and the socially anxious Dragapult, upon hearing All Baimu's continuous shouts, no longer cared about image or anything else, and let out their own voices.

In the garden.

Calyrex's gaze was gentle, with Glastrier and Spectrier by its side.

"All Baimu..."

Mid-slope.

Regirock, wanting to join the fun, was blocked by Regice and Registeel; they are resonating with their partner, what are you going to do?

Regidrago saw this and also extinguished its thoughts, looking up at the mountaintop with slight envy.

Regieleki jumped on the spot, mindless.

In the wooden house at the foot of the mountain.

Hoopa was woken up by the shouts echoing in the mountains; Meia hurried to soothe it, and smiled at her brother Hoopa.

To others, All Baimu's personality is mature, and his emotions are restrained, unlike the younger generation.

Even the noble young master Steven would declare to the world that he is the strongest and most powerful. All Baimu, however, is always so humble, believing that he still has a long road ahead.

He is like a bright beacon, shining on the friends who know him.

Can such an existence have moments of being unable to restrain his feelings?

Yes.

Just today!

One must know the ambition of reaching the clouds in one's youth, once promised to be the first-class in the human world!

——

Mountaintop.

All Baimu's shouting came to an abrupt end.

The group of Pokémon behind him suddenly became like the accompaniment of a symphony, all closing their mouths at once.

"Ha... that feels good..."

He rubbed his numb face.

He was happy today and drank a few more cups under the instigation of unscrupulous people like Shan Ren, but overall he was still relatively sober.

After becoming the Orre Champion, the next step is to defeat a group of champions at the World Coronation Series Masters Eight.

Compared to the Orre Assembly.

This is the real challenge!

Especially Leon; he is more like the one who opened a cheat than All Baimu.

And Ash...

He hadn't closed it since the journey began; who among normal people could imagine him winning against other champions with five newly captured Pokémon?

Old team members like Charizard, Infernape, Greninja, etc., all became sparring partners.

Although the new Pokémon are indeed excellent, you can't do that, right?

All Baimu couldn't interfere with the production team in his past life, but in this life, he must definitely gossip about Ash a couple of times.

"Let's go! Sleep!"

He waved his hand.

A busy life is about to come after the assembly ends.

As mentioned earlier, the two important duties of a Champion are battling and accepting interviews.

To ensure a sufficiently high level of heat and let the Orre public know of his existence, he would have to travel like a parade to human gathering places like Gateon Port, Beryllium City, etc., for the next month.

Various local Orre TV programs also had to be attended.

Shan Ren promised him that he would set him free in a month.

What else could All Baimu say?

I don't care, I just want to go out and play?

He suddenly felt something and turned his head to look at the jungle path to the side.

He saw a green-haired young man wearing a baseball cap standing there, smiling: "All Baimu, congratulations on becoming the Champion."

"N..."

All Baimu was stunned and said happily: "Thank you, look at you, running all this way!"

"Because I'm also here to say goodbye."

N raised his right hand, revealing a silver-shining key: "The house in the paradise, I want to hand it over to you."

All Baimu: "..."

N continued: "The Pokémon don't need me anymore; Shan Ren promised me he would arrange the migration work for the wild Pokémon."

"You trust him?"

"And I trust you, and Wu."

N's unhesitating echo left All Baimu not knowing how to answer.

He really wanted to say he didn't have time, but seeing those light gray pupils full of trust, he could only sigh and reach out his hand.

"When?"

"Tonight."

"... That's too urgent."

"Can't let the Pokémon who are suffering continue to wait."

"Smooth sailing, N."

"May your journey be long and prosperous."

N turned and walked down the slope; his back gradually merged into the night and disappeared silently.

This is a man who is always fighting for Pokémon.

There may not necessarily be his existence in human history.

But in the hearts of countless Pokémon, N's shadow will surely be deeply branded, remembering this man who saved them from fire and water.

All Baimu blessed him and also remembered this hard-won friendship.

Just because everyone loves Pokémon deeply.

"Let's go."

All Baimu and Aggron and the others strolled down the mountain; the rugged mountain road made him consider whether to pave stone steps.

Back at the villa.

He received another call from Hoenn.

"Zinnia?"

"You really are still awake, congratulations, All Baimu."

Zinnia's magnetic voice came through, saying: "Janya and the others originally wanted to go to Orre to support you, but the Elder felt it would add trouble to you, so he held them back."

"How could that be, the Elder is too polite."

All Baimu had been wondering why there was no movement from Meteor Village, and it turned out to be the Elder's order.

Regarding his relationship with Long He, the Elder knew, some old people knew, but he didn't know if Zinnia knew.

It didn't matter if she knew.

If she dared to call him Uncle-Grandfather, All Baimu would dare to acknowledge it.

Thinking of this.

He asked Zinnia about the recent situation of Banette, as well as Salamence and the others.

Although it wasn't Long He, All Baimu cared about these Pokémon and hoped they could live happily.

Fortunately, the Dragon's Den serves as a retirement place.

Even if Banette is not a Dragon-type Pokémon, it can live peacefully with Salamence's care.

However.

What it likes to stay in most is still Long He's old house.

Lying on the old bed can make it feel calm.

The two chatted for a while, and only hung up after Mawile came to call him while holding a doll.

"Chido?"

"It's Zinnia. Speaking of which, I haven't encountered a Shiny Rayquaza for a long time, where is it?"

While All Baimu was curious.

The distant starry sky.

The Shiny Rayquaza, which was opening its mouth wide waiting for a meteor to fall, suddenly sneezed.

"Puff!"

It scratched its nose, thought doubtfully, and hurriedly turned its orientation to chase the falling meteor.

Dinner!

I'm coming!