Pokémon: The Sims.

Chapter 561 Let's try again
In the early years of the Alliance calendar, 204.

32-year-old Cynthia is humming a song while cooking at home.

Mom has retired from her position as head chef, and now Cynthia and Roseradore are the head chefs.

Although Cynthia is still unmarried, she already has the air of a married woman.

As for.

The relationship between Wu Ge and Cynthia.

It has entered a delicate state.

"Lucario~ Come eat!"

Cynthia's call came from inside the house.

Sitting on the roof, Wu Ge's ears perked up, and he replied:

"Oh~"

He looked at the photo in his hand.

The crack is still there, but compared to how clearly it was visible two years ago, it's now just a faint white line.

Although it is not visible unless you look closely.

but.

This happened two years ago.

As expected, it left scars in their hearts.

It is indelible.

He put the photos away.

He picked up the Ice Eevee that was lying on the ground pretending to be dead, and then walked into the house.

The dinner table.

Do you know Ash Ketchum?

Cynthia turned to look at Wu Ge.

"Of course, I saw him in Desert City two years ago."

Wu Ge nodded.

Speaking of the desert city.

He and Cynthia fell silent for a moment.

then.

Cynthia spoke first:
"Ash challenged the Sinnoh League in the second half of last year, won the tournament a few days ago, and now plans to challenge us."

"Huh? He didn't go challenge Alola?"

Wu Ge glanced at Cynthia with a puzzled look.

"No."

Cynthia shook her head.

This surprised Wu Ge.

Following the original trajectory.

Ash won the Alola region championship the following year after his defeat in Kalos.

However, the world has changed a lot.

It's quite normal for Xiaozhi's side to experience some changes.

Perhaps it was the strength Wu Ge displayed in Desert City two years ago that kept Ash in mind, which is why he chose the Sinnoh League again the following year.

Just don't know.

Is Ash leading a new team this time, or is it the old Sinnoh team?

It's unclear whether Ash's travel companion this time is an old friend or a new one.

Anyway, most of the Rockets players are still around.

"When and where?"

Wu Ge asked a question.

"They're already on their way. They won't publicly challenge them; that kid is quite strong."

"Ah."

Wu Ge nodded.

Ash's Pikachu is Champion-level; it's incredibly powerful if it doesn't act up.

As for the other Pokémon, they shouldn't be weak either.

After all, this is the time.
In the original story, Ash should be competing in the Pokémon World Championships in the second half of this year.

Pokémon World Championships.

It's a competition in the anime to determine the world's strongest champion.

It was initially believed that the idea of ​​starting the competition was proposed by Masted, the former champion of the Galar region, but in this life, Masted held the champion's position for a long time before finally giving way to Dante a few years ago.

Perhaps that's the reason.

The concept of this year's Pokémon World Championship has not yet been mentioned.

Had lunch.

Wu Ge helped Shirona clear the plates.

They seemed very close, laughing and chatting as they worked.

just like.

They didn't have a big fight two years ago.

just like.

That argument seems to have been completely forgotten.

Is that really the case?

in the afternoon.

Xiao Zhi arrived as promised.

Accompanying him was not Gouhao, but someone who surprised even Wu Ge.

"Shinji?"

Cynthia blinked in surprise.

Seventeen-year-old Shinji may not look like a handsome guy, but he is indeed a boy with a lot of charisma.

He has this inexplicable air about him as a stay-at-home husband.

"I apologize for my uninvited arrival, Senior Cynthia, Senior Wu Ge."

Shinji bowed to Wu Ge and Cynthia.

When Shinji was traveling in the Sinnoh region.

They unexpectedly bumped into Wu Ge and his companion who were on a mission at the time, and were able to offer them a little help.

In return.

They agreed to Shinji's request for a match.

Wu Ge personally took to the field, defeating six opponents in a row, leaving Shinji questioning his existence and earning Shinji's absolute respect.

Another point.

That was Shinji's older brother, Raiji.

The 'genius' who was taught a lesson by Wu Ge and Cynthia later embarked on a journey with the goal of becoming the best trainer.

Not a battle trainer.

Instead, it's about training and developing trainers.

At that time, Shinji thought his brother was incompetent and had become despondent simply because he lost to Cynthia, so he always took Cynthia as his role model.

He wanted to defeat Cynthia himself and prove his will to his brother.

Until later, he met Ash.

Shinji has changed.

He understood Lei Si and respected his choice.

At the same time, I would like to express my gratitude to Wu Ge and Cynthia for helping my brother find the right path.

"Lucario! Long time no see! And Cynthia, nice to meet you!"

Ash greeted them with great enthusiasm.

He still wasn't used to being called Wu Ge.

"Pikapi!"

Pikachu waved its hand.

"Hello, welcome to Shenhe Town."

Cynthia, as the host, nodded to them.

"Please come in and have a seat?"

"Can we start a battle first?!"

Xiao Zhi excitedly stepped forward.

Incredible.

Even though he has been traveling for seven years, Ash's passion for battles and Pokémon is no less than it was back then, and may even be stronger.

He's practically a born trainer.

Absolutely.
A genius on another level.

"no problem."

Cynthia smiled and nodded.

She didn't dislike these energetic teenagers, nor did she mind showing off her champion's demeanor and strength.

"Great, Pikachu! We can challenge Lucario now!" "Pikachu!"

Ash and Pikachu exchanged a glance.

There seemed to be a raging fire burning in their two pairs of eyes.

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Shinji glanced at Ash, then at Cynthia.

A rare look of excitement appeared in his eyes.

One side is a respected senior colleague.

The other side is a formidable rival whom one acknowledges.

Can Xiaozhi defeat Cynthia?
Shinji believes
There is a chance of winning.

But not big.

As for the reason...
Shinji couldn't help but glance at the Lucario next to Cynthia.

Just stand there, do nothing.

That would remind him of the oppressive feeling he had a few years ago.

I have absolutely no idea how to win.

before coming.

Shinji has borrowed his brother's Lucario and is giving Ash special training.

But...
The gap is too big.

That is to say, the gap between Lucarios is too large.

Only those who have personally battled Wu Ge know that the term "Lucario" alone cannot be used to describe him.

If not.

Wu Ge's name will not be specially recorded in the Pokémon League, and will be separated from other Lucarios.

On the grassland outside Shenhe Town.

Shinji acts as the referee, announcing the special rules:
"In a 6v6 tournament, both sides announce the Pokémon they will be fighting in advance."

The Pokémon will be announced in advance.

This is a type of 'play' in Pokémon Battle Clubs, and it's also a relatively popular new rule in recent years.

The idea is probably to make trainers start strategizing before the battle even begins.

Consider the Pokémon the opponent might send out first.

Then we can make predictions and take countermeasures on our own side.

The addition of this rule enhances the trainers' sense of participation and also places higher demands on their intellect and experience.

"No problem! Everyone, come out! These are my players!"

Xiao Zhi grinned.

He threw out all five Poké Balls from his waist at once.

Swoosh x5!

Five white lights flashed by.

Wu Ge's cheeks twitched involuntarily when he saw Xiao Zhi's lineup.

These are clearly the aces of each team during Ash's first six regional trips.

To say that these six combined must be Ash's strongest lineup?
That's definitely not the case.

Animals like Snorlax and Swellow are qualified to compete with these six for a place.

In particular, Snorlax has an 80% win rate against Ash.

but.

These six teams certainly deserve to compete for the strongest lineup.

Especially since there are currently no strong players like Mane Rock Wolf or Onion Soldier.

On the other hand, let's just talk about the most popular figures of each generation.

These six.

Needless to say.

"You should all be very clear about what's going on on my end."

Cynthia had no idea what Wu Ge was thinking, and simply smiled.

She summoned five Garchomp Pokémon.

a team.

They are also Wu Ge's five strongest companions.

Even the weakest of the sea hares is now at level 85.

Inside the team.

Sea Gastrodon is just a little sister.

But once outside...

Who doesn't have to call her "sister"?

"I'll take the first round."

Wu Ge swung his hand forward.

Having been in the Pokémon world for so long, he rarely gets a chance to face Ash head-on, and he has no intention of giving it up to his friends.

If we give it to them.

Then Wu Ge might not have had a chance to make a move.

"Alright! Pikachu, I choose you!"

"Pickup!"

Ash immediately used his Ace when he saw Cynthia.

He immediately dispatched his most trusted partner, Pikachu.

Ace vs. Ace.

"The battle begins."

Shinji saw that both sides were ready for battle, so he nodded and waved to signal them.

However, the words were cut short.

Neither side took any action.

Wu Ge and Cynthia intended to show their champion's composure by letting Ash and Pikachu go first.

But Ash and Pikachu stood there, stunned.
"Huh? Ms. Cynthia, aren't you going to Mega Evolve?"

Hearing what Ash said.

Wu Ge and Cynthia were stunned for a moment, their expressions slightly stiff.

Shinji also tilted his head in surprise.

If it were him.

I'll also wait a bit at the start of the battle, waiting for Cynthia to let Lucario Mega Evolve before we start the battle.

Because that's Lucario's most powerful form.

Only fighting against a Wu Ge like that would be the battle they truly desired.

Looking at the expectant eyes of the two young men.

Wu Ge turned his head slightly, preparing to say something.

But then she heard Cynthia behind her whisper:
"Try again."

try again.

They have said this to each other no less than a hundred times in the past two years.

"it is good."

Wu Ge nodded.

He closed his eyes and threw himself into it with all his might.

before.

He doesn't need to do that.

Deliberately closing your eyes and emptying your mind is completely unnecessary.

But now
"Mega evolution!"

Cynthia pointed the ring at Wu Ge.

A white light mixed with rainbow shone through, and a dazzling light also shone on Wu Ge's body.

Ash and Paul both widened their eyes, filled with anticipation.

However, when the white light dissipated.

The same Lucario reappeared in the same spot.

Nothing changes.

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Wu Ge and Cynthia both fell silent.

Failed again.

and so.

That argument.

Has it truly been forgotten?
No.

It has always been there.

It's just temporarily overshadowed by this heartwarming daily routine.

(End of this chapter)