Chapter 557

Even if Ash was stupid, he noticed something was wrong.

The relationship between Ms. Diantha and Ms. Cynthia doesn't seem to be very good.

"I'm fine."

Cynthia said gently, and the cold air that filled the air dissipated instantly.

As if it had never appeared.

It's just that, that look doesn't look like she's fine at all.

【Flint: Fast! Fast! Fight! I like watching women fight the most!】

【Volkner: Forget it, you're really hopeless. Repeatedly challenging Cynthia Champion's bottom line without dying, your life is really tough.】

【Flint: No big problem, I usually stay at the Pokémon Center, as long as I have one breath left, I won't die.】

【Elesa: Flint Elite Four, you are really showy!】

【Diantha: Wow, I didn't expect to see such an expression from Cynthia, it's really strange~ Why is it~ Let me think~ It wouldn't be because of Ash, would it~】

You know what provocation is.

【Cynthia: It seems we haven't fought for a long time, do you have time, let's make an appointment.】

【Diantha: Okay, I'll wait for you in Lumiose, don't not come~】

Provocation, naked provocation.

Diantha, who just got the "Champion's Stance" BUFF, is not afraid at all.

Just today.

She can resurrect! Press Cynthia firmly under her!

This title of eternal second place can finally be taken off!

【Ash: A battle between Champions? When does it start! Count me in!】

Audience: You really don't know why they want to make an appointment to fight!

……

In the screen—

After this interlude, Ash sensibly chose to shut up.

At the same time, he sent Pikachu into Cynthia's arms to appease this slightly wrong Ms. Cynthia.

Until the plane landed, Ash felt for the first time that the air on the ground was so fresh.

Only Gary had a constipated face.

Damn, why does Ms. Cynthia care so much about Ash!

It's really annoying!

Returning to Pallet Town, he happened to meet Professor Oak who was transporting Pokémon food.

Seeing this.

Ash and Gary worked together to transport a cart of Pokémon food to the backyard of the laboratory.

As soon as they entered the backyard.

Ash received a warm reception from his own Pokémon.

Then it was the familiar Tauros stampede *30, and Ash finally got out of the siege of a group of Pokémon.

Compared to this, Professor Oak also finished distributing the prepared Pokémon food and was hammering his waist on the side.

"Gary, my workload has increased since you were away."

Regarding this, Gary directly counterattacked.

"It's not your own problem, there are researchers in the laboratory, but you do this kind of thing yourself."

"Hehe, I'm doing this to cultivate feelings with the Pokémon."

On the other side.

Ash also took out his Poké Ball and released Noivern and Charizard from the Unova competition.

"Noivern, Charizard, come out and eat."

Looking at the many Pokémon eating heartily, Pikachu beside Ash swallowed enviously.

I have to say, the food in the backyard of Professor Oak's laboratory is really good.

So much so that Pikachu missed it a little.

Fortunately, Bulbasaur, the butler of the backyard, discovered Pikachu's abnormality.

It divided a portion from its own bowl and handed it to Pikachu.

At this time, Ash, who had observed the backyard, suddenly found something wrong.

It seems someone is missing!

"Professor Oak, where did Infernape go?"

A flash of inspiration, Ash realized that Infernape, who had been competing with Charizard for the Fire-type big brother position, was missing.

Hearing Ash's voice, Professor Oak walked over slowly.

"Infernape, it seems to have gone to challenge some Pokémon during this time."

Professor Oak scratched his head, and didn't know how to say it.

He sorted out his thoughts.

Then he spoke.

"It's like this, since you took Charizard away last time, Infernape has been unhappy, it feels that it might be because its strength is not enough that you didn't take it with you on your trip."

"During this time, Infernape has been challenging the Fire-type Pokémon in the backyard. It wasn't until you chose to take Charizard out again this time that Infernape left the backyard and disappeared."

"It's not that it's at a loss, it comes back every once in a while, but it's covered in injuries every time it comes back."

Speaking of this, Professor Oak couldn't help but shake his head.

Among Ash's Pokémon.

There are many Pokémon with strong personalities.

But Infernape's personality is too straightforward.

It belongs to the kind of personality that is easy to get into a dead end.

Especially since Ash chose to take Charizard out twice in a row.

This made it feel that its self-esteem was challenged.

"Ah!"

Ash was stunned.

He hadn't considered this at all!

"I'm sorry, Infernape, it's my fault, please don't let anything happen to you!"

Ash murmured.

After listening to Professor Oak's story, Ash fell into deep self-blame.

Terrible!

Why didn't he discover this situation earlier!

Otherwise, he wouldn't have let Infernape be like this!