Where to Find

"What are we sneaking around for?"

Nessa didn't understand what Elesa wanted. She was supposed to be a guest. Now she's sneaking around like a thief.

Elesa frowned, as if she didn't understand why she was doing this. There was something wrong with her.

"I have a bad feeling about this."

Elesa said seriously.

Nessa looked at the girl in front of her with confusion, not knowing what to say.

Elesa looked at the mountain in front of her and took a deep breath, "I'm here now, I can't go back! Go!"

He spoke with great vigor. When she walked, she couldn't help but take small steps, as if she didn't want to get there quickly.

Nessa's mouth twitched. Now she suddenly felt that Elesa had something bad in mind. Otherwise, she wouldn't have to be in such a mess.

Hopefully, he'll be okay.

So Nessa followed Elesa's footsteps.

It was getting dark, and they didn't have enough time to think about it.

They walked for a while, and at the top of the hill, they saw a pavilion for visitors. The Institute didn't really need such a thing. But Rope liked the view, so Professor Oak followed Rope's suggestion and built a pavilion here.

The result was surprisingly good. After it was built, the most frequent visitor was not Rope, but Professor Oak.

There was a young boy sitting in the pavilion.

The boy stared at the two of them for a moment before greeting them and asking, "Are you two here for New Year's Eve with Rope?"

Elesa and Nessa froze when they heard the word 'too', then looked at each other and saw the panic in each other's eyes.

What the hell, there's really someone else?

"Well, sort of. I'm Elesa, head of the Nimbasa Gym, and she's Nessa, head of the Hulbury Gym."

Elesa took a deep breath, then spoke with a smile on her face.

The boy nodded seriously and said, "I'm Ash, follow me."

Ash actually wanted to say 'My goal is to become a Pokémon Master'. But he knew very well that he couldn't say that at a time like this...

After all, these people in front of him were real Pokémon Masters.

Ash knew from Rope's 'education' that it was better not to be so loud with his own strength. Sometimes, goals are made, not talked about.

"Ash, who else is here but us?"

Elesa asked after following Ash for a while.

Ash pondered for a while, and said, "Diantha Champion, Sabrina Gym Leader, Miss Oleana, and two others."

Elesa breathed a sigh of relief when she heard no such names.

It didn't matter who they were, she wasn't afraid to compete with them. Even Sabrina, who had the most advantage, she was confident that she wouldn't lose.

As long as that person doesn't come.

Elesa's eyes seemed to be ablaze with fire even as she thought about it.

Tonight was the night to move the relationship forward. There are only so many good men out there, so it's only natural to grab them. Are they only allowed to be jealous and fight over good women? But not for them to compete with each other?

They're not married!

Nessa didn't know what to say when she saw Elesa's fighting spirit. She sighed softly. She didn't know what was wrong with her friend.

Even if she's pretty, it's not the deciding factor in this kind of competition...

A man may like a woman because she's pretty, and appreciate her. But rational men don't love a woman or even stay with her simply because she's pretty.

Nessa realized that she didn't have any real attraction for Rope, so she wasn't keen on taking Rope into her own hands.

Ash, who was walking in front of her, suddenly stopped and pointed to the gate not far away, "That's the institute. The two Gym Leaders should go in."

Elesa subconsciously nodded her head and went inside, but just before she took two steps, she looked at Ash with some suspicion and asked, "Aren't you coming with us? There are other guests?"

Nessa turned her head to look at Ash with curiosity.

Ash nodded seriously.

"Cynthia said she was coming too, and Professor Oak told me to wait for her at the pavilion. I don't know why she's a little late, but she's not here yet."

Ash said while scratching his head. He was wondering too. And he'd like to talk to the big boys now, and maybe even Rope and the others.

Ever since he'd started traveling and seeing what was really out there, his confidence and pride had been knocked down a bit.

It's not going to go away. But it's not as sharp as it used to be.

It's more like a sheathed sword. It doesn't show its edge, but it's still sharp as ever.

Nodding to the two Gym Leaders, Ash headed for the pavilion the way he'd come. He knew that Cynthia's sister was different for Rope. So he'd better make sure he got a good reception.

Besides, Cynthia was very kind to him, and often gave him advice. I didn't think so at first. But when I went out there, I realized how valuable the advice of a champion is.

And with Cynthia, Ash had four of them...

Not to mention Ash's own talent is quite good, even if Ash's own talent is mediocre, this kind of teaching lineup is enough to pile up a senior Gym Leader.

Ash, who had already turned away, didn't see Nessa's and Elesa's blushing faces.

Well, there's something to be said for that.

That's beauty...any way you look at it...

Elesa was dumbfounded, and Nessa gave her friend a pitying look...this is just too much bad luck...thinking about it, but in the end, she was ambushed.

"Why don't we go back?"

Nessa asked tentatively.

Elesa finally snapped back to her senses, closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and gave a confident smile.

"I'm not going back! I've come all this way, and if I run away without even meeting anyone, I'll be in deep shit. Even if I don't succeed today, I'll make sure Rope remembers me!"

With those words, Elesa confidently turned around and walked towards the entrance of the institute. As she walked away, her confident temperament added three more luster to her beauty. As she said that, Nessa could only shake her head helplessly and follow her.

That's how people are. They always feel like they have a chance.

As Elesa entered the institute, the atmosphere around the building, which was already slightly relaxed, stagnated once again. If Blue and Red had been teasing him when Diantha arrived, they were still teasing him when Oleana arrived. When Oleana arrived, they couldn't laugh anymore. Then there was Kona, who had come to visit Professor Oak, and Sabrina, who had come early in the morning.

Plus these two right here.

Red and Blue were already numb...

Although this is not the first time they have seen such a scene...

But the situation at hand...is that Rope is ready to get engaged to Cynthia...

When they're engaged, they'll be fiancées. Even so, the fact that these people still have a crush on Rope... that in itself is outrageous.

The women gathered here today are some of the most powerful in the League, or the world for that matter.

And with all these people here, how can the main man sit still?

Cynthia's probably on her way. At least that's what Professor Oak's panicked look says.

It's not fair. We're all men. We're all strong men. Why is it that Rope is the only one who can make these women lose face...

Blue is still single...

And the women are even weirder. We're all foxes trying to steal the same chicken...no one's looking down on anyone.

But if you think about it, if they can't even dig their way out of this corner, then what are they really holding out for.

"You guys are here too."

Daisy greeted them with a strong smile.

Elesa smiled and shook Daisy's hand. It's not the first time we've met each other. Therefore, many unnecessary pleasantries were saved.

On the other side, Olivetti gave Nessa a gentle look. Then she smiled and said, "I didn't realize that Gym Leader Nessa had come to join in the fun."

Nessa could hear the words of the Galar League's number three and could only hurriedly say, "Don't get me wrong, I don't mean anything else. I'm here with Elesa."

As he spoke, he didn't hesitate to buy Elesa out.

Elesa was surprised to see this guy with no sense of morality in front of her, with a face of disbelief.

Nessa, on the other hand, shook her head helplessly...

After all, it was a matter of choosing between a good friend and the funds of the dojo. She was torn.

Well, at least for a second...er, half a second?

Unlike Elesa, Oleana nodded in instant satisfaction. The other women also looked at Nessa with a gentler look.

The trainer felt that the invisible pressure on his shoulders had instantly disappeared. He was instantly relieved.

It turned out that the difference between the familiar world and the surging waves was just this one sentence.

I don't have Elesa's spirit anymore. I'd better stay away from Dr. Rope. I'd rather stay away from Dr. Rope. I don't want to be splattered with blood when they fight.

Elesa, on the other hand, instantly felt that the pressure on her body had become a little heavier. She gritted her teeth and sat down firmly. And she gave the crowd a provocative smile.

It looked gentle and nice. But such a smile in this situation. It's a declaration of war.

The smell of gunpowder can be smelled from a distance. Seriously, Red and Blue, who wanted to see Rope's battlefield, can only think that Rope should try not to show his face, or he'll lose a lot of money today.

The last time they met, they were fine, but today the atmosphere was much worse than the last time the women were together.

"Red, do you think...if Rope was there...he would have been eaten by these women?"

Blue asked with a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth...

Red shook his head, "You could have been more confident. After all, aren't these guys just trying to eat Rope?"

"Are all women this scary? Then it's really wise for me not to fall in love."

Thinking that, Blue nodded in a self-satisfied manner. It was as if he was approving of what he was doing.

Red looked at him with an almost pitying expression.

"Not all women...are women who have eyes for Rope."

"And by the way, you're not just single because you don't want to talk about it...you're also single because there are no women after you."

Blue blushed instantly, but didn't let up.

"What are you thinking! Those really good girls, how can they be chasing after each other!"

Red bristled, then pointed to the large number of women sitting over there. Then he pointed at Yellow, who was playing with the Pokémon.

As if that wasn't enough, he pointed to Granny Agatha, who was standing on the same side as Professor Oak.

So Blue didn't say a word.

Let's just say, this one could be called a kill shot.

At this moment, Professor Oak, who was watching the scene, also wiped the non-existent sweat on his head, and said with some emotion, "You said that in a while, when Cynthia arrives, how lively this scene will be."

Agatha shot Professor Oak an irritated look.

Then there was a deep sigh.

"It's just that Rope has a good heart. Any other kid wouldn't have been able to resist such temptation. Not to mention, picking and choosing among these girls can make these little girls willing to show themselves..."

Sometimes it's a problem when your own children are too attractive...

After all, the children that were chosen were quite good.

In fact, Granny Agatha thought that Sabrina would be a better match for Rope. After all, Sabrina is a super-powered girl herself, and she's close to home, so we're all familiar with her.

But Rope has decided on Cynthia, so even she, as an elder, should keep her mouth shut on this kind of matter.

And...Cynthia is a girl who can't be faulted at all.

Professor Oak, on the other hand, was pulling out two strands of his hair.

Daisy has been concentrating on Rope. Now even if we try to persuade her, we probably won't be able to persuade her to come back. But Cynthia doesn't seem to be rejecting Daisy, which is the best news of all.

And Blue...

Professor Oak looked at the distant grandson... He's the same age, and Rope has attracted so many girls. And he's so full of 'not wanting to fall in love'.

Yeah! Fine!

Then go on a blind date.

For some reason, Blue shivered.