Chapter 169

Arriving at the backyard.

Ash throws the Poké Ball,

And then a behemoth appears before the two.

"Its name is Golurk, and it was created by people in ancient times to protect Pokémon and humans."

Ash introduces Golurk to Professor Cerise.

This time, even if it's hard to believe.

But Ash did indeed catch the legendary giant; after all, Golurk's five-meter height cannot be faked.

Professor Cerise's throat is a bit dry.

He doesn't know how many times he has been shocked by Ash today.

After temporarily handing Golurk over to Professor Cerise, Ash returns to the laboratory.

But for some reason.

After experiencing the Gengar incident, Ash always feels that his body is a bit off.

He has become very unlucky.

For example, stepping into thin air and falling down while going up the stairs.

Going for a walk on the lawn and stepping into a hole dug by a Diglett.

Even eating pasta, he manages to spill the entire bottle of cheese onto the noodles.

Even, Ash feels that the temperature around him has dropped by a few degrees.

Seeing Ash, who is constantly unlucky.

Koharu becomes incredibly worried.

"Ash, are you okay?"

"I'm fine!" Even though he is so unlucky, Ash still smiles at Koharu and gives a thumbs up.

"Actually... there is a legend in Vermilion City that once you come into contact with a Pokémon like Gengar, you will be infected with bad luck.

Gengar is a Pokémon that brings curses to trainers; it might be that your previous battle with Gengar caused you to be infected by the curse too."

Koharu's tone is worried.

"Don't say that; Gengar is very kind, and it has never thought of hurting others."

Ash rarely refutes Koharu directly.

"Ghost-type Pokémon are misunderstood by everyone because of their appearance, and many people even think they are infected by Ghost-type Pokémon just because they are unlucky.

As a trainer, you must never look at Pokémon with prejudice, understand, Koharu."

By this time, Ash's words have become firm.

"The so-called curse is just groundless speculation by those people; even if there is a curse, I will erase it with my own hands!"

……

【Morty: Yes! It's because of their appearance that Ghost-type Pokémon are often discriminated against. Especially Gengar, it's just because it has a pair of red eyes that it was crowned with the name of a curse!】

【Fantina: Ghost-type Pokémon are super cute, they are definitely not ghosts!】

【Acerola: I was also able to become a trainer with Mimikyu's encouragement; Ghost-type Pokémon are angels!】

【Sabrina: I really like Haunter.】

A group of Ghost-type Gym Leaders take this opportunity to speak out.

After all, in the public's impression, places where Ghost-type Pokémon appear are graveyards, haunted houses, and the like.

It's hard not to be afraid.

In fact, some Ghost-type Pokémon are transformed from deceased humans.

There is a little girl whose sister became a Gengar with a bow to protect her sister.

Even Sabrina stands up for Haunter; are Ghost-types really scary?

This question may no longer be that important.

【Ash: Every Pokémon is a partner, and they should not be discriminated against because of their attributes.】

【Paul: Only the strong have the right to choose, so don't blame the source of failure on the Pokémon.】

【Gary: Exactly, what this guy Paul said makes a lot of sense; don't hate Pokémon because of yourself; what you hate might be someone else's partner!】

The debate in the comments has shifted from whether Ghost-type Pokémon bring bad luck to that Pokémon should not be hated.

Ghost-type Pokémon are born as Ghost-types.

This is something Pokémon cannot change.

Just like Ash said, if there really is a curse, then just break it.

……

In the scene—

Ash really doesn't take being unlucky to heart.

But he is really too unlucky.

So at Koharu's suggestion, Ash decides to go out to relax.

When Ash walks out of the gate of the Cerise Laboratory, Gengar, which has been hiding in Ash's shadow, pokes its head out.

The words just now have changed Gengar's view of Ash.

As a Ghost-type Pokémon, Gengar is used to being discriminated against.

But Ash's words greatly increased Gengar's favor toward Ash; being able to not discriminate against Ghost-type Pokémon.

He must be a good person.

However, Ash has already walked outside, but this is the place chosen by Gengar and its trainer.

It doesn't want to leave.

But Gengar also doesn't want to let Ash go just like that; after all, it is very petty!

Thus, Gengar silently sneaks back into the shadow.

However, the moment Gengar pokes its head out, a determined smile appears on Ash's face.

'Caught you.'

Combining everything just now with Koharu's words.

Ash is not a fool like Gary; how could he not notice what happened.

In the Cerise Laboratory, only Gengar would do this.

Going out is also Ash's intention; staying in the Cerise Laboratory is not a good thing for Gengar.

Keeping things bottled up inside will cause problems; at such times, the most needed thing is to go out and relax.

As for whether Gengar will follow, Ash is still confident.

After all, he has already brewed Aura in his hands!

If Gengar doesn't take the initiative, then let it be passive.

Soon, Ash and Koharu arrive at the city center of Vermilion City.

Sure enough, after leaving the Cerise Laboratory.

Ash's bad luck decreases linearly.

This time, nothing unpleasant has happened.

It can only be said that Gengar stayed in the Cerise Laboratory for too long, so long that it could control every part of it like its own arm.

Along the way, Ash and Koharu keep buying, buying, buying.

All kinds of desserts, delicacies, drinks.

They haven't stopped.

Seeing this scene, Gengar in Ash's shadow becomes even angrier.

No, why is this!

I'm not here to watch you show off your affection!

Gengar somewhat regrets following Ash out; if its trainer comes back to find it at this time.

Then it would be a huge loss.

Just as Gengar decides to leave.

Passing by the shopping street, a yellow-haired guy bumps into Ash.

The ice cream in Ash's hand is flattened by the other party!

The green-hatted female companion beside the yellow-haired guy quickly comes over to support him.