Chapter 28: with translation of chapter title

Upon arriving in White Sand City, the first thing to do was naturally to secure lodging.

Good news,

After all, Miare City is the center of the whole Kalos region, and moreover the most prosperous,

The floating population base far exceeds that of a small town like White Sand City; this time the Pokémon Center had plenty of rooms, allowing the four of them to not be so cramped,

But for Ash, this was also bad news,

Ash's idea was best to let Serena gradually get used to living with him through subtle influence, and unconsciously 'eat up' Serena.

Unfortunately,

Although Ash and Serena had already confirmed their relationship, the girl was far shyer than Ash had imagined,

That day, being able to take the initiative was truly because Ash had forced her into a corner with no retreat,

Now not only did Ash sincerely apologize,

but both parties also confirmed their relationship, eliminating the sense of crisis,

Furthermore, Serena is the most courteous female lead Ash has met so far, very attentive to etiquette, practically like a noble lady from ancient times,

Naturally, she wouldn't rush into doing intimate things with Ash.

Naturally, the four took three rooms, with Yurie strongly insisting on sleeping together with her brother Clemont.

After all, she's only a six- or seven-year-old girl; Clemont didn't think much of it.

However,

Ash wouldn't think that way,

Although over a decade has passed, making Ash's Memory increasingly fuzzy,

If I remember correctly, Yurie seems to be a brother complex? There was once a related incident, right?

I can't recall clearly, but since there's an impression, I'm sure we'll encounter it in the future, and then we'll know.

Everyone put down their luggage,

After leaving, they regrouped in the lobby of the Pokémon Center and headed together to reserve a battle at the White Sand Gym.

Even more, if conditions allowed, Ash was even thinking of simply taking down the gym.

When Ash and his party arrived,

they received the news that the Gym Leader, Violet, was not at the gym,

It wasn't as Ash imagined, having to wait over ten days for her return,

According to the gym trainee who received them, their Gym Leader had gone to the airport to pick up a friend.

If nothing unexpected happens,

when she returns, Violet will surely give her friend a welcome party to wash away the dust.

What does it mean for me to stay here?

At this point, insisting on staying for a battle would be somewhat low in emotional intelligence, so Ash booked a 2-star challenge for the next morning.

During that time, a small incident also occurred,

During the registration process at the gym, the trainee asked Ash to show the prerequisite for a 2-star challenge—a badge,

Ash naturally didn't have one.

In the end, he passed the prerequisite for the 2-star challenge by flashing his status as a five-time champion.

……

White Sand City Airport.

Gym Leader Violet sat in a red Beetle car, playing with her phone, quietly waiting to pick someone up.

Finally……

Not knowing how much time had passed, the airport hall echoed with noisy screams and exclamations,

Violet, hearing the sound, put down her phone,

the corners of her mouth slightly lifted; she had finally arrived.

Not long after, accompanied by a large crowd walking out,

seeing a woman surrounded by people in the center, her body leaning on an Electric Zebra, facing the camera, constantly changing poses, no matter from which angle, she looked nearly perfect.

Even Violet, an outstanding woman like her, couldn't help but feel envious.

She rolled down the car window and Violet waved,

"Here, Chrysanthemum!"

As Violet's words left her mouth, the woman surrounded by the crowd glanced at the Beetle, then waved goodbye to everyone.

Only when she reached the vehicle did she retract the Electric Zebra that had been on guard duty.

"Long time no see, Violet!"

She sat in the passenger seat,

Chrysanthemum swiftly took off her black sunglasses, folded them, put them in a case, stored them in her bag, and looked at Violet beside her.

Union Rayven Gym Leader Chrysanthemum

"It really has been a long time; what are you here for this time?"

As she answered, Violet started the car, inadvertently glancing at Chrysanthemum's chest with her peripheral vision, then lowering her gaze to her own,

Good, in this aspect she still wins!

Although she can only win over the woman beside her in this regard……

Although Violet's small move was covert, it couldn't escape Chrysanthemum, who as a celebrity constantly ensures her perfect self appears on camera, her observation skills maxed out.

(ˉ▽￣～) pfft~~

What's the big deal about big breasts! Are they even bigger than Xiluona's?

"Eh…"

Ziluolan had wanted to rebut the first half; yes, having a big chest is impressive,

But Xiaojuer's latter sentence completely killed the match.

Leaving Ziluolan lost for words,

After a moment, she finally spoke up, feeling depressed,

"It's still impressive, after all, even if you and Kalunai's fans combined can't beat Xiluonuò!"

Xiaojuer: "?"

"Ah, yes yes yes! You have a big chest, but… you and the Viola sisters' fans combined don't seem to be more than me, right?"

Ziluolan wasn't in a hurry at all, instead she laughed, "This just broke your defense, right?"

Seeing Xiaojuer lower her head, not knowing what she was thinking,

Afraid she might really not be able to cope,

Ziluolan hurriedly changed the subject from that terrifying existence that makes all women bow down,

"You still haven't answered my question."

"Oh?" Xiaojuer raised her brows, "Has Ash challenged your gym yet?"

"Not yet, why are you coming for him?"

The title of five-time quintuple champion still carries weight, so even though she had never seen Ash,

Ziluolan had also long heard of him,

Moreover, Ash is her sister's benefactor, so Ziluolan knows even more inside information.

But why is Xiaojuer asking this?

Thinking of the scandal where the person beside her and Ash were caught by the Unova media sneaking into a villa together,

"Hiss!!!"

Ziluolan sharply turned the steering wheel to the side, stopped the car and turned off the engine, staring at her friend beside her with a bewildered and shocked expression.

"You… you guys are really?"

Xiaojuer's brief silence, then she slowly nodded, "Mm!"

"Hiss!!!"

Ziluolan sucked in a breath of cold air again,

"But I heard from my sister that Ash just came of age this year, you… you…"

A small horse pulling a big cart?

Ziluolan not only imagined the two doing shameful things in her mind, but moreover…

Although Ash is young, his physical development is quite advanced, so it doesn't feel off.

"?"

Xiaojuer rolled her eyes at Ziluolan speechlessly, "You're thinking weird; I just really like him, that's all."

"Unrequited love?"

Ziluolan frowned, this is simply even more fantastical,

"With your status and position, why would you fall for him unrequitedly?"

This question… Xiaojuer did not directly answer,

but instead threw out a question, "What do you think of my strength?"

"You…" Ziluolan seriously recalled Xiaojuer's recent battle record in her mind, drawing with the Psychic Elite Four member Jiadeliyan, defeating the Ghost Elite Four member Wanlong…

It's fine if you don't want to,

Thinking about it really gave Ziluolan a fright.

"Hiss!!! Strong enough to match the Elite Four!"

Ziluolan felt she could almost cosplay as an old snake, hissing~

Looking back at Xiaojuer's battle record from two years ago, she was almost useless, even worse than her,

"It's only been two short years, how did you manage this? Is it because of Ash?"

"Yeah! He helped me a lot, not just in training Pokémon."

"I get it, you were conquered in the process of getting along; so what are you here for this time?"

Thinking of Ash's age, and how he's surrounded by explosively good fortune with women,

Ziluolan's mouth twitched slightly, thinking of a very abstract possibility.

Looking at her friend with a complex expression,

"You wouldn't be… thinking that since Ash is of age, you should strike first, would you?"

Facing her friend's complex gaze, Xiaojuer gave a mysterious smile, her finger raised to her lips.

"Secrets make women more charming~!"