Tracey nodded beside him.
After Misty finished speaking, she immediately nudged Ash with her elbow.
"Hmm? You are welcome."
Ash thought about it and felt that the situation would be different if another Elite Four level Trainer joined in.
Then it will be easier to solve and there will be more room for maneuver.
Therefore, Ash nodded and said, "Of course we are happy to have Master Lorelei join us!!"
"That's right!"
Misty smiled happily, and then seemed to think of something:
"By the way, Ash, what are you going to do next?"
Tracey also looked over curiously.
Ash also didn't tell them what happened next.
"Don't even your companions know?"
Lorelei was listening nearby, her eyes becoming more and more interested:
"It seems I arrived at the right time."
"Things to do..."
Ash paused for a moment, then mentioned a person's name:
"Do you know Gilrota?"
"Gilrota?!"
Misty and Tracey looked confused, obviously they had never heard of this person's name.
Lorelei raised her eyebrows: "It is said that this is a rather crazy collector. How do you know him?"
"I just happened to know about it..."
Ash looked at the thick dark clouds that were beginning to spread in Soaring in the sky, and knew that something big was coming.
This was the last big thing he had to do here in the Orange Islands.
The story about the God of the Sea that is circulating on this island!
Pokémon has a very important event in the Orange Islands, which is called Lugia's Explosion Factory.
There is a legend on this small island in the South Daxia Sea of the Orange Islands.
It is said that when the God of Ice, Celestic God of Thunder and God of Fire are angered by humans, the world will be destroyed.
The crazy collector Gilluta captured Moltres from Shamouti Island in order to lure out the legendary sea god Lugia.
This also led to natural disasters and earthquakes occurring all over the world.
Now, in Soaring in the sky, dark clouds appeared all over the sky, which clearly indicated that
That crazy and ambitious man, Gilluta, has already begun to take action against the three sacred birds.
The first one to be captured was Moltres, who lived on Fire Island attached to Shamouti Island.
Well, it must be said that even though Moltres has the title of legendary Pokémon, it still seems a little too weak when facing Gilrota.
Gilrota has his own Soaring in the sky fortress palace, which allows him to travel around the world.
At the same time, there are many high-tech weapons and equipment in the Soaring in the sky fortress palace.
Just using a few freezing bombs made it difficult for Moltres to move forward, and then using a few electromagnetic suspension capture rings, it was easily taken down.
In this way, he captured it and brought it back to his Flying Palace, and placed it in his collection exhibition hall, where no matter how hard it struggled, it could not escape.
This card is indeed a bit too low...
What is even more difficult to understand is that the relationship between these three sacred birds does not seem to be very good.
After Moltres was captured, the other two, Articuno and Zapdos, did not go to rescue their companions.
Instead, Zapdos took advantage of the moment when Moltres was captured to directly invade and seize its flames...
It is no wonder that after they escaped from the trap one after another, Moltres directly fought with Zapdos.
Articuno also got involved, and a three-way melee ensued.
Even if Lugia emerged from the depths of the ocean to stop the dispute.
But Moltres, Articuno and Zapdos did not give Lugia any face, and instead began to attack Lugia together.
They even froze Lugia in a hurricane, and used a move to drive it back into the sea and block the icebreaking at sea...
This should not be called the Three Divine Birds, it should be called the Three Stupid Birds...
In order to prevent these three stupid birds from continuing to do stupid things, and to meet Lugia, the god of ocean currents.
Ash, Tracey Misty, and Lorelei went to Shamouti Island.
Shamouti Island is an island located in the center of the Orange Islands and is associated with the balance of nature along with the neighboring Fire Island, Ice Island and Lightning Island.
And Shamouti Island seems to be the cultural center of the Orange Islands, celebrating many celebrations, one of which is the legendary celebration.
Lorelei had her own special route, so she asked Ash and his friends to find a yacht and go ahead.
"Are you here for the celebration?"
On the small yacht heading to Shamouti Island, Mitsumi, the captain and tour guide, spoke with a smile.
"It just so happens that the celebration will begin in these few days."
"Well, I've heard that the celebration on Shamouti Island is very famous, so I came here to take a look."
Ash nodded in response.
He did not directly state his true purpose.
"Then you really know a lot about the Orange Islands~~~"
Mitsumi─While steering the boat, Mai joked: "It seems that the weather is not cooperating today.
Even after she finished speaking, she couldn't help but look at the weather.
The sky was clear before, but suddenly it became cloudy and covered the entire Soaring in the sky.
Moreover, lightning would strike from time to time, along with crystal-like white snow that would fall from time to time.
"Why is the weather so bad today?"
Mitsumi looked up at the sky with some doubt.
As people who make a living on the sea, we are most sensitive to the weather.
I have never seen such a complex, strange and changeable climate like today.
Even the sea surface was unstable, as if a storm was about to come, bringing a hurricane.
Fortunately, with the appearance of the outline of the small island ahead, they finally arrived at their destination.
"This is Shamouti Island."
After the yacht docked, Mitsumi introduced it while dropping anchor.
Ash and the others stepped onto the beach, then looked up at a group of people who came to the cliff to greet them.
"Are you sure this is Shamouti Island and not some uncivilized island of savages..."
Tracey looked at the group of island residents dressed like Indian savages and swallowed a little.
"I told you, we're preparing for a festival here... Long time no see, Yuu!!"
Mitsumi came down from the boat, smiling happily, and went forward to say hello.
The leader also took off his mask, revealing a pretty face underneath that was enough to make Xiaogang Topsy-Turvy.
"It's Mitsumi~"
The leading girl named Xiaoyou was also full of joy: "It has been five years since we parted at the Mandolin Branch School on Little Orange Island, right?"
"yes..."
Mitsumi was also filled with emotion, as if everything in the past was vividly reappearing before her eyes:
"But you still dress like this?"
"I remember that there will still be a festival held on the island from today on. Will you still be the priestess in the festival and be responsible for playing the flute?..."
"Retired."
Xiaoyou smiled and shook her head: "I'm not a child anymore."
"Stephanie of the festival will be inherited by my younger sister... Hmm? My younger sister?"
Xiaoyou suddenly realized that her sister with a unique personality was missing, and she looked around quickly to find her.
At this time~
"What sister? Who wants to be the Stephanie of the festival?!!"
A fashionable and dissatisfied voice came from the shore nearby: "I am your sister, how unfortunate!!"
"Huh?!"
When they looked up, they saw a fashionable girl wearing a cross-body bag, a pink vest, jeans, and sunglasses, standing there with her hands on her waist.
Xiaoyou frowned and said, "What's wrong with your outfit? Where are the clothes for the festival?!"
"Hate it! I don't want to wear that kind of tacky clothes!!"
My sister simply waved her hands: "The festival doesn't start until the evening anyway!!"
"T)..."
Xiaoyou, the original priestess of the festival, had a headache and explained to everyone:
"This is my sister Flora... She can be a shrine maiden and the protagonist of the festival. Times have really changed."
She sighed a little.
After saying that, she also looked at the visitors behind Xiaoyou who were looking at the surrounding environment.
"By the way, these people are..."
"Ah, this is Pokémon Trainer Ash, and his companions..."
Xiaoyou just started to introduce her identity, but she hasn't finished yet~~~
"Pokémon Trainer?!!"
The other residents who were dressed in wizard costumes exclaimed in surprise.
Then they waved various ritual instruments in their hands and cheered.
It's like Pokémon Trainer, which has a very unusual meaning on this small island.
Even Flora, the new generation festival girl on the shore, looked over.
"Legend has it that when the world is about to be destroyed, the God of the Sea will appear..."
At this time, a passage was separated from the crowd, and an old figure walked out from it:
"And together with excellent controllers, we can calm the Rage of the gods..."
The thin, short old man took off the mask on his head, revealing an old face that looked like Druddigon:
"Controller is an ancient term. Now, it means training..."
He leaned forward, almost putting his head close to Ash's face:
"You are the one in control!!"
Ash also had an extremely calm look as he stared at the old man who suddenly appeared.
"Hmm, nice look."
The old man's originally serious face and tone suddenly relaxed:
"This is our island's custom of welcoming Trainers. It's a custom. Don't be so nervous. You can relax~"
The following words were directed to Tracey and Misty who were using them.
Looking at the old man's smile, the two of them breathed a sigh of relief.
"Are you a Pokémon Trainer?"
At this time, Flora, the contemporary festival maiden who was dressed in modern clothes and did not fit in with the islanders who were wearing traditional clothes, came down from above and came up to them.
She took off her glasses, revealing a more youthful and beautiful face, and looked Ash up and down, then~
"Forget it, this is also a custom. Custom~"
She smiled very fashionably, and then moved closer to Ash...
Boo~
"Come on, give me a kiss~"
Under Tracey's astonished and Misty's stunned gaze, her lips were directly imprinted on Ash's face.
Ash:
Is this considered a forced kiss?
Misty:"???!!!"
When she reacted, her eyes suddenly looked strange.
His cheeks were flushed and his hair stood on end as he looked back and forth between Ash and Flora.
I haven't kissed you yet,
?!!
This made Misty furious and at the same time, she felt a little annoyed.
I feel annoyed that I took too long to start eating...
"Huh? Are you his sister?"
Flora also noticed that something was wrong with Misty behind her and asked in doubt.
"'Who is it!!"
Misty was still angry and said unhappily!
"That's a girlfriend, is that kind of relationship?"
Flora stared at her and gossiped with interest.
"Who is that..."
This question made Misty blush again. She stiffened her neck, turned her head to the side, and said proudly.
"#7373..."
Seeing this scene, Flora, who had figured out what was going on, said no more and stopped embarrassing Stephanie.
He just gave Misty a meaningful look:
"But you actually followed such a person to such a place, you..."
She put on her sunglasses again and said jokingly: "You are really interested!!"
Misty:"..."
Where's my knife?!
Fortunately, this time Misty didn't get angry, but Mitsumi spoke first:
"You can't say that!"
She introduced it very seriously, following Flora, Xiaoyou and other residents:
"Mr. Ash, you are the champion of the Kanto Region Indigo Plateau Conference Alliance.
"And he just challenged our Orange Alliance's Victory Cup two days ago, and successfully defeated the chief trainer there and entered the Victory Hall.
For the honor of being a Trainer…
"He is a very good Trainer!!"
Is this awesome?!
After hearing what Mitsumi said, the other islanders cheered even louder.
The old grandfather who seemed like a clan leader also looked at Ash seriously twice.
Xiaoyou was a little surprised, but Flora was unexpected and looked at the boy with Pikachu again.
"I can't believe he's such a powerful person?"
Flora was actually quite interested. "It doesn't look like him at all!"
They had certainly heard of the Indigo Plateau Conference, but what the residents of the Orange Islands recognized most was their own Orange Alliance Winners Cup.
Especially the new chief trainer who has never lost so far.
Being able to defeat him and enter the Hall of Victory...is enough to show his strength!!
"Okay, let's start the festival!"
When several people began to pay special attention to Ash, the old patriarch of the clan announced the main business.
Suddenly, the islanders rang the instruments in their hands and welcomed Ash and his companions into the island.
Tracey was recording the surrounding environment at all times, while Misty still looked unhappy.
As for Ash...
"You're starting to feel something strange too, right, Pikachu?"
"Pika Pika…"
Nature and Pokémon have a close relationship, and they are also the most capable of sensing changes in the world and climate.
Especially in a situation like Pikachu, you can feel it deeply.
"Don't worry, nothing will happen to this world."
Ash gently comforted Pikachu, his tone was calm and firm, and had the power to completely calm people down.
"Before that, we have to enjoy the atmosphere of this festival."
"Only when you have a full stomach can you have the energy to work well~"
The festival on the entire Shamouti Island was very lively.
Lanterns in the shape of various Pokémon and the island's unique dances are all performed on the brightly lit streets.
Many torches were lit and countless vendors set up stalls, adding a touch of fireworks to every corner of the street.
The islanders all had enthusiastic smiles on their faces, including some tourists who came specially to attend the celebration.
Together on this island, there is an extremely lively atmosphere.
Courtney Feast's restaurant is located in the heart of the island.
The tour guide Mitsumi, the former festival saint Xiaoyou and the clan leader were sitting at a table, chatting and laughing from time to time.
Ash, Tracey, and Misty were sitting at a specially made wooden table, enjoying the island's specialties.
"Who is the sister and who is the girlfriend?"
Ash and Tracey were fine, but Misty still looked unhappy.
"Kissing someone on the cheek without their consent...isn't that too casual?!!"
Misty was still there, feeling indignant, stuffing a large piece of meat into her mouth.
Well, like normal female anime characters, she likes to overeat to express her raging mood.
Especially when she saw the stage in the center of the front of the restaurant.
Stephanie, who kissed Ash, walked onto the stage again.