Chapter 99

"Everyone, I've decided to participate in the World Coronation Series!"

The Pokémon heard this and let out all sorts of cries.

Some were excited, some were thrilled, some were calm.

But most were happy that Ash had found a new goal.

The Pokémon here had followed Ash for a long time, so naturally, they understood Ash's personality extremely well.

Every time Ash challenged a new league, he would raise new partners.

Even if they didn't know what this so-called World Coronation Series was, it didn't stop them from knowing that they wouldn't have a chance to appear.

Ash saw that his partners' spirits weren't high, so he used his ultimate move.

"The World Coronation Series is a stage that gathers the strongest trainers in the world; this is grander than any league tournament we have participated in before.

Everyone! Lend me your strength; I want to ascend to this world's strongest stage together with you, and let us fight side-by-side once again!

Let's charge toward the goal of being the world's strongest Champion!"

The Pokémon were stunned upon hearing this.

Then, earth-shattering cheers filled the entire backyard.

"Roar!"

"Pika!"

"Hiss!"

"……"

This time, they were truly excited!

Being able to fight side-by-side with Ash once again, this was their dream.

Compared to this warm and comfortable backyard, the competition battlefields were more suitable for them.

Staying in this backyard, their bones were almost rusting!

Professor Oak, who had been disturbed, came to the backyard with his freshly made instant noodles to check.

He wanted to see what was going on!

Was Bulbasaur on break today? That shouldn't be!

But when he walked to the backyard and saw Ash surrounded by the Pokémon, he felt confused.

When did Ash come back?

However, after he finished listening to Ash's speech.

The instant noodles in his hand fell to the ground with a "pop."

Professor Oak was truly relieved; ever since Ash won the Alola League Championship.

His passion had visibly declined.

This was also the reason why he asked Ash if his goal had changed when he went to Vermilion City.

Professor Oak was truly afraid that the once passionate boy would lose his dreams.

And eventually sink into the past.

But now, he was finally at ease.

Ash... had finally found a new goal!

That passion, that vitality, had reappeared on Ash once again!

Feeling relieved, Professor Oak waved the fork in his hand, preparing to eat a bite of instant noodles.

The next moment, his movements froze in place.

My instant noodles!

The next day.

Ash looked at the Rotom Phone in his hand with a face full of anxiety.

Seeing the icon in the center of the phone constantly spinning in circles, Ash became even more anxious.

"Beep beep, Rotom, currently searching for an evenly matched opponent for you!"

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The livestream ended abruptly.

The operation of the light screen caught viewers all over the world off guard.

It ended just like that?

It had clearly just reached the main plot!

Just this?

This feeling is like discovering there's no fork halfway through eating instant noodles.

The technician is already ready, only to find out you didn't bring money.

The goddess says she likes you and wants to be with you, but then you wake up.

This is too outrageous!

They promised a legendary journey, and they still wanted to see Ash!

【Legendary Inventory Act 1 Ends】

【The person with the most appearances in the current inventory will receive a reward】

【Recipients of this reward: Ash, Chloe】

【Current reward has been issued】

Before the viewers could even react.

A long string of text appeared on the light screen.

Immediately after, three exclamation marks popped up above everyone's heads.

There are rewards for the inventory!

No! Besides Ash, who else could have the most appearances!

Black curtain, there is definitely a black curtain.

At the same time.

Silver Town.

A brilliant white light landed in Ash's hand.

Ash subconsciously reached out to grab it.

Two round stones shimmering with strange colors appeared in his hand.

The moment he touched the stones.

Their function had already appeared in Ash's mind.

【Mega Keystone: After activating Mega Evolution during a battle, the Keystone will resonate with the Mega Stone carried by the Pokémon, causing the Pokémon to Mega Evolve.】

【Charizardite X Mega Stone: After the trainer touches the Keystone, the Mega Stone will resonate with it, and the Pokémon will thus undergo Mega Evolution.

(Note: The Mega Stone must be worn on the Pokémon, otherwise it will not function)】

"What... is this?"

Ash could understand every single word of the information in his mind separately.

But after stringing them together,

Ash truly didn't understand what use they had?

Although he didn't know what use they had,

Ash was clear that the Mega Stone is worn on the Pokémon, while the Keystone is worn on oneself.

Looking at the dazzling radiance on the two stones.

Ash always felt they would bring him good luck.

"Perhaps when they feel danger, they will play their role." Brock said this with great philosophy.

"Perhaps."

Ash gripped the two stones tightly; he already had a decision in his heart.

Let's put Charizard's Mega Stone on Charizard first.

Vermilion City.

Unlike Ash.

The light on Chloe's side went straight through her bedroom window and landed on Chloe's bed.

Unlike the Chloe from five years later.