What is a heavy girl? I want to be a Pokémon master!

Flareon... Flareon fans don't even use it!

Vaporeon... has a great body!

Ray...you have fans?

Ye and Bing are quite good-looking, but their strength is really lacking. For those who are capable, you need to consider the issue of friendship level.

But Ash thought about how Eevee had been getting thoroughly thrashed by Aine these past few days... and now he had to go...

Well, I hope Ibrahimovic doesn't hate you.

It's a pity Ibrahimovic can't speak, otherwise he would definitely say, "I have a problem with this!"

Xiao Zhi didn't join the conversation.

This is something Aine must take seriously; becoming a powerful trainer is impossible if you only run away from it.

"After all, this is how you've always gotten by."

Li Xi calmly delivered the final blow to Ai Yin, whose mentality was gradually collapsing.

"I am not running away!"

Upon hearing these words, Aine stood up agitatedly and then ran away without looking back.

This left the others somewhat bewildered, and Li Xi also realized that she had spoken a bit too harshly.

"I'll go after her."

Upon seeing this, Ash composed himself and gave chase.

[Zhibao, do you have a solution?]

"Hmm? It's okay, because there's nothing that Pokémon battles can't solve!"

[Yeah, I was such an idiot to be looking forward to you~]

37. Galar's most pathetic legend—Chihaya Aine!

"Hooha~hooha~"

Aiyin ran all the way to the vicinity of the park, her heart pounding like a drumbeat, sweat streaming down her forehead, and she was panting heavily.

“Saying ‘I’m not running away,’ I’m actually running away with all my might. Sure enough, I…” She bent over, placed her hands on her knees, and tried to calm herself down.

"Huh? Isn't this Chihaya?"

The sound coming from not far away made Aine look up.

"I knew it."

"It really is Chihaya. It's been so long since we last met."

How's Galar doing?

"Is it holiday over there?"

Two girls approached Aine and began to talk to her at length.

She was a classmate from junior high school, but Ke'ai-yin subconsciously took a step back, feeling flustered.

For her, who was obsessed with vanity, failing to study abroad was like a public execution.

"Hmm? This uniform...it's Rainbow Feather's, isn't it..."

"Where is Galar?"

"Aren't you studying abroad?"

Two of her junior high school classmates noticed this and kept asking her questions.

"That... this..."

Ai Yin stared wide-eyed at the gray pupils, not knowing what to say, and took one step, then two steps back.

"Chihaya?" "What's wrong?"

Oh no, it's all over...

Aine subconsciously relaxed her strength to stand and knelt down on the ground.

Ash dashed through the park, hurriedly chasing after her. Luckily, Aine was a girl, and he was a Super Rookie, so he didn't let Aine, who had run away first, get anywhere.

When he saw Aine again, she seemed to be kneeling on the ground in a posture similar to that of a general, but not completely kneeling; rather, she was sitting in a position similar to a duck. Two girls were standing in front of her.

Is she practicing with her saber?

Servant's Blade: Kneel to lull the opponent into a false sense of security, then launch an attack. The attack is guaranteed to hit.

The special move of the Servant General involves using the tactic of feigned surrender from military strategy. He uses the act of bowing deeply as an attack to pretend to surrender, and then takes advantage of the enemy general's carelessness to kill him secretly.

"I don't think so..." Ash broke out in a cold sweat, noticing that Aine's condition was not right, so he hurriedly called out to her, trying to bring her back to her senses.

“Aine.”

Hearing this, Aine frowned, turned her head away dejectedly, and looked up to find Ash standing behind her. She had no intention of arguing.

"That...I..."

I didn't know what to say, and I was stuck there in an awkward silence.

He always loses matches and runs away; he lacks the courage to participate in the high school league. He's really terrible.

To be honest, Ash didn't care about this kind of thing at all; he just wanted Aine to have the courage.

Even if the team loses some matches and can't participate in the high school league, he can still participate under his own name, so this wouldn't have much of an impact on him.

But saving an Aine means having a friend who will battle Pokémon with you for life, and being able to rub Eevee's face!

Who doesn't love a cute little squirrel? It doesn't matter which Eevee it is, he wants to be friends with Pokémon all over the world!

Moreover, he didn't like Aine to be so downcast.

He must save them! Whether they are Pokémon or humans, he must save them!

I have to be all!

"It's okay, come with me."

Ash bent down slightly and took Aine's hand, pulling her up from her knees.

His lips curled up slightly, revealing a sunny smile. His cheerful expression made Ai Yin's cheeks flush slightly, and her heart began to beat faster involuntarily.

"Huh? Ash...?"

So Aine was pulled away from there until they arrived at a battleground in the park.

It was afternoon, and the setting sun shone on their faces. Surprisingly, there weren't many people in the park, which meant there were empty spots where they could battle.

"..."

Aine didn't know how to respond; Lixi's words had completely confused her.

The most fatal flaw is that she can't refute it. She originally escaped from studying abroad, and now she wants to escape from the group.

His escape from Galar wasn't just due to a lack of strength; even more absurdly, he also had problems with his spoken language.

With such a great opportunity to study abroad, how could you give it up just because of your spoken English and other abilities?

If I told people this, they'd laugh me to death!

"Are you alright? You don't need to feel too ashamed about what you just said. It's normal to feel that you're not very skilled. I've been there too."

Xiao Zhi, with a straight face, was talking nonsense when he bought a drink from the vending machine for Ai Yin.

Originally, he wanted to say, "Aine, you don't need to be ashamed of your weakness; rather, you should be proud."

Because there is more room for improvement!

However, Ash really didn't dare to say these words, fearing that Aine would run away again in the next second.

Upon seeing the drink offered to her, Ai-yin took it, lowered her head, and began to withdraw into herself.

"Thank you, but what Lixi said just now was completely accurate. Didn't I enroll at a strange time?... That's because I escaped from Galar and came back."

So you're a transfer student? I had no idea!

You're a 'children of the returning region' from Galar, wait... then why are you so weak compared to Hikari (Kagura Hikari)?

Upon hearing this, Ash was slightly taken aback. Although he had many thoughts he wanted to express, he held them back.

[Zhibao, you need to comfort her. Let me teach you how. First, you need to hold her hand.]

"Let's have a Pokémon battle!"

【Hello! 】

Ignoring Friko's thoughts, Ash took a sip of his drink. At the same time, Aine's face darkened, and she took a Poké Ball out of her pocket, her eyes showing disappointment.

"I'm no good. Both Eevee and I are too weak... We can't keep up with you guys at all, just like in Galar. We always like to run away."

"That's not right. How far you can go depends on how much you believe in Ibrahimovic."

Upon hearing this, Xiaozhi placed his drink on a park bench and stated the matter with certainty.

Eevee's evolution into Espeon, Umbreon, and Sylveon all require a certain level of friendship. Eevee's evolution never requires a significant increase in strength; it's either through external forces or the bond between Eevee and its trainer.

Without cultivating a relationship with Ibrahimovic, how could Ibrahimovic possibly respond?

Not enough ties!

Ash, who currently has a Froakie with the blank ability, can't help but think so.

If you choose to believe, one day Froakie will become Greninja and respond to him.

Become the strongest Greninja!

"Even if you run away or get lost, it's okay. As long as you try your best to find a way out with the Pokémon, you will definitely succeed."

Of course, belief requires conditions; if one believes unconditionally, Xiao Zhi doesn't think it will succeed.

“It’s okay to run away... Trust Eevee…” Aine’s expression gradually changed. She couldn’t hear any lies from Ash, so she went to the battlefield.

"So, Ash, are you willing to battle my Pokémon? I want to trust Eevee."

This is exactly what I've been waiting for!

"No problem!" Ash wasn't too keen on talking, so he took out the Poké Ball.

It's rather frustrating that he's been talking for so long and not allowed to battle with his Pokémon.

He would never abandon Aine in a lifetime of Pokémon battles.

The tension in Aine's voice gradually dissipated, but even at this moment, she was still afraid, feeling that she would lose even before the battle began.

But Xiaozhi's words just now opened her heart.

Now she...

"There's nothing to be afraid of anymore..."

"Ibrahimovic, I choose you!"

Giving herself immense comfort, Aine resolutely threw the Poké Ball, and at that moment, a surge of power instantly filled the air. The instant Eevee appeared on the field, it seemed to sense Aine's determination and let out a triumphant roar.

"Boy!"

"In that case, I'll use the newest member on my side. Patong Monkey, prepare for battle!"

Ash laughed heartily, revealing a confident smile. He gripped the Poké Ball tightly, tossed it from his hand, and it streaked across the battlefield like a shooting star, from which Monkey leaped out.

"Pachi!"

Ash is so cool, full of confidence...

No, no, what am I thinking...?

Aine blushed slightly, then shook her head and focused her attention on the battle.

I just don't know why I can't calm my mind.

38 The Light of Evolution (2th update)

Even though she couldn't calm down, given the current situation, Aine had no choice but to believe in the bond between herself and her Pokémon.

Although all she can think of so far is being thoroughly beaten up, she still grooms and bathes Eevee every day because she loves beauty.

Ibrahimovic surely wouldn't hate me!