I'm not a Pokémon succubus.

It also has no objection to the Caterpillar playing in the finals.

It's more like it's very supportive.

Back then, when he was still a weak Eevee who couldn't participate in wild team battles, it was Caterpillar who carefully taught him the tricks of fighting.

Now, he has become the backbone of Coach Ai's team, and his respect and admiration for the senior Caterpillar has not diminished at all.

"Roar."

Charizard's expression was a little complicated.

It's hard for it to hold back when it thinks of the Caterpillar killing people in the finals.

The companions who came later were unaware of this, but he, who joined the team just in time, knew...

This senior green caterpillar is actually Rayquaza in the skin of a green caterpillar!

Back then, when Coach Ai stepped on Rayquaza's head, held up a sword, and killed Groudon and Primal Kyogre, saving the Hoenn region, Charizard, which was still Charmander, watched the entire process of those battles in the Poké Ball, which made it admire its senior very much.

"Roar?"

Charizard tilted its head.

Speaking of which, after seeing Caterpillar's incredible evolution into Rayquaza, the young one even thought that Marill, who was still Marill, was also a legendary beast wearing a Pokémon skin...

"roar~"

Unable to help but laugh at his own previous naivety and childishness, Charizard shook his head.

"Me-Ta-"

Shining Metal glanced at Charizard.

It looked at the green caterpillar taking a nap on the sofa with great curiosity.

To be honest, Shining Metal didn't know at first why Marill and Charizard always had such high respect for Caterpillar?

However, after a year of getting along, Shiny Metal also truly felt the charm of Caterpillar's Pokémon Grid...

This senior has a low presence in the team, but he is like a rock that stabilizes the mountain, stabilizing everyone's hearts.

During the period when Shiny Metal was most resistant to pressure, the only thing that could help it in field training was Caterpillar.

The Caterpillar had killed an entire colony of Gulps in a single move inside the Moon Viewing Mountain cave, changing the tunnel's terrain, and had instantly killed more than half of the beast horde outside Dasha Valley with a single "finishing touch." His presence in countless rescue missions during field training was deeply etched into the Shining Metal Monster's memory... It seemed that as long as the Caterpillar was still there, they had nothing to fear and were certain to win.

"Me-Ta-"

Looking at the Caterpillar, Metal Shining's heart was filled with respect for his senior.

As he and his friends grew up, Caterpillar gradually stopped participating in field training activities.

However, when we were still young and immature, the Pokémon that protected us under its broad wings and helped us grow was Caterpillar.

Even though, as a Shiny Quasi-God Pokémon, Metallo has unlimited potential and a very high ceiling.

It also never thought of replacing Caterpillar and becoming Coach Ai's ace Pokémon.

Only Caterpillar is the real trump card of Director Ai...

In tomorrow’s finals, this trump card will be used!

"Jie~"

"Depend on?"

"Lucky!"

"Lu~"

"Great! I can see Caterpillar-senpai taking action~"

The remaining four little ones also cheered collectively.

They joined the team late and have not experienced the time when the green caterpillars led the team to kill indiscriminately.

However, at that time, the Caterpillar had become a good senior who cared for the younger generation.

The youngest, Kiras and Lalulas, often sleep with the soft and warm body of the Caterpillar as their pillow, and the Caterpillar treats them very gently.

Jigglypuff and the Caterpillar get along very well. Ai taught Jigglypuff many of the caterpillar's living habits, which made Jigglypuff's babysitting job go very smoothly.

Caterpillar, a humble senior, is exactly the type of person Haunter likes... He learned many of his moves after Caterpillar's careful instruction.

"mum?"

After noticing everyone's gaze, the green caterpillar on the sofa opened its eyes.

Their eyes met in the air, and everyone smiled broadly at their senior.

The Caterpillar was stunned at first, then laughed helplessly.

The same goes for Coach Ai.

"Really..."

Sitting on the chair, silently watching the children's interaction, Coach Ai was filled with emotion.

This trip to Kanto had a huge impact on him.

Recalling when he first arrived in Kanto, he brought several babies with him, and Caterpillar's control over Rayquaza's power was far less than it is now.

Now... the babies have grown up and become powerful Pokémon who can stand on their own.

The new babies joining the team do not need to withstand pressure like they did in the beginning. Caterpillar is even so powerful that it can easily kill a Zygarde at 10% strength alone.

But that doesn't matter.

The most important thing is the bond between us...

“This is what home feels like.”

With a slight smile, Coach Ai stood up and walked to the side of the Caterpillar.

He sat on the sofa, hugged the caterpillar's big head, and rubbed the fur on its head hard.

"Tomorrow, Caterpillar, please don't perform for me~"

"mum!"

The Caterpillar's eyes narrowed.

My lord, rest assured, I will definitely fulfill my mission!

......

In the early morning, the warm sunshine illuminates the quartz plateau.

The main venue under the sun seemed to be covered with a layer of golden luster, and the coming and going of people and the noisy voices made it full of vigorous vitality.

President Damaranchi stood under the silver-white brazier.

Unlike yesterday's semi-final opening ceremony, Du also came to the main venue for today's finals.

"..." Staring at the brazier filled with the flames of the flame bird, Watari was silent.

He was a little confused. Why, when Chihong had clearly arrived at the Quartz Plateau, was he, the champion of the city, still the host of the finals?

Is it really that fun to slack off...?

How about trying to touch it yourself someday?

"Ah."

Shaking his head, Du drove the "evil" thoughts out of his mind.

What fish are you touching?

Can't slack off!

Work is the right way...

Coach Ai finally persuaded Sakaki to surrender, so he couldn't let his guard down during this period.

We must tie down the Rainbow Rocket Team’s huge labor force and combat power and not let them escape!

"Ok!"

Du nodded.

Looking at the flames burning in the brazier and thinking of Coach Ai's achievements, the pain in Du's heart dissipated a lot.

The feathers of the Moltres are a treasure of the Quartz Plateau, and they are responsible for lighting the flames at the annual opening ceremony of the Quartz Conference...

Even though the Quartz Plateau maintains a good relationship with the Moltres that inhabits the Champions' Road, there are only two feathers in the alliance that can ignite fire.

After today, one of them will be given as a reward to Aisha, the winner of the Quartz Conference...

Well, not a loss!

Ai Guidance is worth it.

"You've spent a lot of money." At this time, President Damalanchi, stroking his white beard, teased Du with a smile.

"He deserves it."

Although Du felt heartbroken, he responded calmly on the surface.

At this time, the cheers in the main venue gradually grew louder.

The finals of the Quartz Conference has begun!

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Quartz Tournament Finals!" The commentator said excitedly, "Today, the two teams competing are Yi Shan, a player from the Bell Tower in Juju City, Johto, who specializes in Ghost-type Pokémon, and our incredibly popular Aisha, Coach Ai!"

Several drones were placed around the stadium. In the front row of the audience, reporters from major newspapers were also taking pictures with their cameras.

"Please invite the two contestants to enter!"

As the commentator finished speaking, two figures appeared in everyone's sight.

Yishan from the Bell Tower is a very common monk image.

He has a bald head, wears a cassock, and is twirling Buddhist beads in his hands. He has a kind look on his face.

In yesterday afternoon's semi-finals, his opponent was a player who was good at Dark-attribute Pokémon.

A team of ghosts faced a team of evil and still won... This fully demonstrated the strength of this monk.

Unfortunately, he met Aisha.

"Coach Ai is out!"

"Oh my god, Coach Ai is so cute!"

"The host herself is so cute, I love her!"

The handsome boy standing at one end of the field made the whole audience excited.

This young trainer from Da Yan has been the focus of this Quartz Conference since the very beginning.

Always a clean sweep, even in the finals without losing a single Pokémon...

His strength is worthy of the audience's enthusiastic cheers.

"No matter how many times, I am always surprised by Coach Ai's popularity..." With his arms folded across his chest, Xiaogang shook his head in the audience, his face full of sighs.

Surrounding him are all the group members currently in the Quartz Plateau except the Four Heavenly Kings and the Champion.

Oh, Xiaozhi is not here either.

Xiaozhi ran to the stands. He didn't know when he had mixed into Coach Ai's fan club. Now he was following the five-member Danggou group, shouting slogans of support.

"Coach Ai, we will win!"

"Pika~Pika~Qiu~"

Pikachu shouted along with Ash.

On the hidden stands, Chihong looked out at the lively finals scene, and a rare touch of emotion appeared on his icy face.

Qinglu was the first to notice the change in his expression, and looked at him with a smirk, saying, "What good thing have you thought of?"

"I thought about the finals between you and me."

Chihong talked about the past.

Qinglu's face was full of reminiscence when he heard this.

Their Quartz Conference fighting style is extremely fierce...