Chapter 12: The Brave of the Sea! Silver Feathers!

Xiao Hao's behavior sparked widespread anger.

Yet, after being punished by the live stream, Xiao Hao remained unconscious.

Xiao Hao did not know that from this moment on, he would forever lose the right to travel to other leagues.

This is the fate of those who disrespect companions and Pokémon!

In the footage—

"By the way, haven't we met somewhere?" After calming down,

Xiao Chun asked.

The sudden question also caught Ash off guard.

"Have we? I think this is our first meeting," Ash said matter-of-factly.

Pikachu suddenly had a flash of insight.

Isn't this young girl the owner of Yamper!

No wonder Xiao Chun felt familiar; the Blackie you saw at your doorstep was Ash!

"By the way, aren't you Professor Okido's daughter? Shouldn't you discuss these matters with your father?"

"I... Father is very busy with his work. I'm afraid of disturbing him."

At this point, Ash was no longer the greenhorn he once was.

Having traveled through seven leagues, his emotional intelligence had also improved.

It was obvious that Xiao Chun's reaction clearly showed he had said the wrong thing.

"I'm sorry, did I say something wrong?"

He had some emotional intelligence, but not much.

However, Ash's words were still effective; Xiao Chun let out a "hehe" laugh.

"Thank you, Ash."

"Back then, because of this incident, I locked myself in my room for a long time and worried my father greatly. To avoid worrying him, I had to pretend everything was fine, but I was truly afraid.

Afraid that what happened back then would happen again, every time I went to school, I would subconsciously stay away from Pokémon.

Because of this, I was isolated by my classmates. Fortunately, I have found friends now, and I think I should no longer fear Pokémon.

But... I still can't let go."

Xiao Chun imitated Ash and lay down on Lugia's back.

In that moment, she felt incredibly relaxed.

Vermilion City, Okido Residence.

Professor Okido stared at Xiao Chun's words on the light screen for a long time without speaking.

He never knew his daughter was so sensible.

Nor did he know what Xiao Chun had experienced over these years.

Even while suppressing her fear of Pokémon, Xiao Chun still took good care of Yamper.

She did not show any abnormality in front of him.

Xiao Chun's sensibility made Professor Okido heartbroken.

Damn Xiao Hao! I never thought that when I let you and Xiao Chun attend Professor Oak's Summer Camp together,

I asked you to take good care of Xiao Chun, yet you abandoned her to danger!

All these years, I kept letting Xiao Chun and Xiao Hao play together, hoping Xiao Hao's cheerful personality would help Xiao Chun become more outgoing!

I never thought! I never thought!

Xiao Hao is the root cause of all this!

In the future... Xiao Hao must absolutely not come into contact with Xiao Chun!

Absolutely not!

……

[Clemont: Boo hoo, so moving. To avoid worrying her father, she endured so much. Xiao Chun, come let auntie give you a hug.]

【Professor Kukui: Professor Oak, I sincerely invite Chloe to attend the Trainer School in Alola; she will definitely make friends here!】

【Lillie: Chloe, be good; I will overcome this with you!】

【Chloe: Thank you both, but I still want to stay by my father's side.】

【Professor Oak: Truly a good daughter to her father~】

In the scene—

Ash's eyes were a bit vacant; it took him a while to understand the meaning behind Chloe's words.

Suffering? Everyone has it!

But one must have the courage to face suffering.

"Want to hear my story?" Ash turned sideways and flashed a bright smile at Chloe.

That smile could melt even glaciers that never thaw.

Chloe stared blankly at Ash, momentarily dazed.

Before Chloe could speak, Ash placed Pikachu in her arms and turned the brim of his cap to the back.

Standing up, Ash pointed at the vast ocean ahead and said.

"My name is Ash, and my goal is to become a Pokémon Master! Since I can remember, I have been striving for this goal!

At ten years old, I left Pallet Town and set out on a journey with Pikachu.

Along the way, I made countless friends: Misty, Dawn, Iris, and Serena.

And the Pokémon that grew with me: Charizard, Infernape, and Greninja!

Even though I form bonds with new Pokémon every time I reach a new region, I never forget them!

Pokémon are not tools! They are family! They are friends! They are partners!

Even so, my journey has not been smooth sailing.

Each time I fell just short of the Champion, I never gave up!

Because... I am Ash, and from start to finish, I will strive for my dream!

To become the world's greatest Pokémon Master!

As long as my sincere heart remains unextinguished, I will keep fighting! No matter who the opponent is, I will fight until the very end!"

"Pikachu~"

Pikachu in Chloe's arms also raised its hand in response!

At this moment, Ash shone brilliantly!

Especially that aura of absolute confidence; for a girl like Chloe who is still in school, it possessed an overwhelming, speechless power!

Who wouldn't like a boy like that!

Chloe had no way to say no.

"Tsk"

Lugia's long cry echoed over the sea.

It seemed this was its response to Ash's words just now.

Sunlight shimmered, and a feather glowing with silver light appeared before Ash.

Ash instinctively grasped it.

'After all these years, I didn't expect you, Ash, to remain so pure.'

'This Silver Feather is for you; wherever and whenever, possessing it allows you to summon me.'

'You are the Sea Hero I have recognized!'

……

【Long Du: Damn! The Silver Feather! It's actually the Silver Feather, an existence as renowned as the Rainbow Feather!】

【Hop: What is this? Is it very powerful?】

【Brock: It's normal you don't understand! In the myths of our Kanto region, only those recognized by Lugia and Ho-Oh can obtain such things; this is a gift from the gods!】

【Lorelei: What a lucky brat! Possessing Ho-Oh's Rainbow Feather makes one the Rainbow Hero, while possessing Lugia's Silver Feather makes one the Sea Hero!】

【Ash: Um, is there anything special about these two feathers? Just a title?】

【Long Du: Ash, actually we don't know either; after all, very few people throughout history have possessed these two feathers.】

【Ash: I happen to have both; on the day I set out on my journey, I met Ho-Oh, and it gave me a Rainbow Feather, and just now a Silver Feather appeared in my hand.】

【Long Du: !!!】

【Professor Oak: !!!】

【Lorelei: !!!】

【Brock: So envious!】

Baiyin Town.

Gazing at the Silver Feather that suddenly appeared in his hand, Ash was utterly confused.

The Silver Feather seemed to have arrived in his hand the instant Ash grasped it within the light screen.

Wherever and whenever.

Is this what Lugia meant by wherever and whenever!

Truly the Sea God Lugia!

Ash's eyes sparkled, completely unaware that Misty and Brock beside him had already turned to stone!

…….