Pokemon: Release? Nonexistent

Chapter 1249 Invitation from the Five Sisters

(First update! Please collect and send flowers! Thanks to the boss of "Happy Book Pursuit" for the reward!)

Miki extended the invitation again, hoping that Ash could attend this celebration.

In fact, that day was the day Ho-Oh left, and it became a tradition in Ecruteak City every year.

At that time, I really hoped that Ho-Oh could return, but as time has passed, people's lives have changed for the better.

Slowly, Ho-Oh became a kind of belief, instead of insisting that it return here, so this sacrificial ceremony for Ho-Oh to return slowly became a daily festival in Kangzhu City.

This day is very lively every year, but this generation no longer seems to care whether Ho-Oh returns.

This is true for ordinary citizens, but it is different for their descendants who once served Ho-Oh.

Although living with ordinary people is no different, sometimes I often wonder, what is the meaning of waiting like this?

However, this is their mission. Even if it is meaningless, they will continue to implement it and continue to pass it on.

Ash was recognized by Ho-Oh, and the Trainer with colorful feathers appeared, giving them some comfort.

They didn't ask Ash to show them the colored feathers, nor did they ask too much about how Ash met Ho-Oh, nor did they ask Ash to hand over the colored feathers.

The invitation this time was just because I thought it would be very meaningful if someone recognized by Ho-Oh attended such a ceremony.

At the same time, it seems that they can also explain to the ancestors who had the deepest faith but never waited for Ho-Oh to return.

Let them know that Ho-Oh has appeared in front of people again, that Ho-Oh has recognized humans again, and maybe one day, it will really appear again in this newly built bell tower.

And if that day comes, they will try their best not to let what happened back then happen again.

“Okay, we’re not in a hurry anyway, if it won’t cause any trouble”!”

Listening to what Miki said, Ash had no reason to refuse.

I wasn’t in a hurry to begin with, and I just got my fourth Badge, so my trip to the Johto Region is half done.

There is still plenty of time, and since it is Ho-Oh's sacrificial ceremony, it stands to reason that I should attend it.

From the day I traveled, after I got the colored feathers, I relied on them to save myself from danger many times along the way.

"No! It's just a simple celebration, just a formality, almost like watching a performance."

Miki responded. In fact, some ceremonies were held above the bell tower, and then the five sisters performed a sacrificial dance as usual.

According to ancient sayings, after the sacrificial dance begins, the Clear Bell will ring. After the Clear Bell rings, Ho-Oh will hear the news and come to bless people.

However, since the last bell tower burned down, although the Clear Bell was brought out, it never rang again.

"Okay! Then we will disturb you for a while longer."

Ash nodded slightly after hearing this. The gym battle had just ended, so he treated it as a holiday to rest.

The invitation was accepted, but the game was over. The three of Ash said goodbye to Morty and a few sisters and left the Bell Tower.

Back at the Pokémon Center, Ash handed over Noctowl and Houndoom to the care of Nurse Joy.

Today's game can be regarded as a big battle. Although we won, it was not easy to win.

Even though Ash only used two Pokémon, Houndoom would have completed a new trick before coming to Ecruteak City.

Except for Pikachu, the other Pokémon currently in my hand may not be able to deal with Gengar.

And Ash was almost certain that if he hadn't mastered the Dark Fireball, Gengar would never have been so seriously injured by the Shadow Black Hole just now.

Therefore, even if there is one Pokémon left that is not on the field, it may not necessarily have much advantage.

It was still early, so after leaving Houndoom and Noctowl at the Pokémon Center, the three of Ash decided to go out for a walk and buy some travel supplies.

Although I didn't plan to leave immediately, I decided to get everything ready first so as not to waste time when the celebration ends.

And just as Miki said, since the festival will be held the day after tomorrow, many places on the street have already begun to be decorated.

There are also some roadside stalls that have begun to prepare, and it feels like they are celebrating the New Year.

But if you think about it carefully, for the citizens of Ecruteak City, the Chinese New Year may not be as important as this festival.

"...Everyone is starting to get ready! This sacrifice should be very lively!"

As they walked on the road, Misty spoke unconsciously. She liked to join in the fun, so she was very happy to be invited to stay.

"After all, it is a festival passed down from generation to generation in Ecruteak City!" Xiaogang also said at the same time.

"Um??"

As he walked on the road, Ash frowned slightly, subconsciously stopped and turned around to look behind him. When he looked behind him, there were all busy people around him.

"Ash what's wrong with you?"

Misty and Xiaogang saw Ash stop and stopped too. They saw Ash looking behind him seriously. They also looked around and found nothing special.

"I feel... like someone is watching us!"

Ash lowered his head and thought about it. Ever since he came to Ecruteak City, he had felt a little uneasy.

But nothing happened after defeating Morty, so he didn't take it to heart anymore, but Mo Ming felt as if he was being watched.

"Ah?? He's not a stalker, is he?"

Listening to Ash's words, Misty was startled. After all, she is Stephanie's sister-in-law and is quite sensitive to such things.

"But there doesn't seem to be anything suspicious around." Xiaogang looked around and found nothing.

"Forget it, maybe I'm too sensitive! Let's go!"

Finding nothing, Ash shook his head slightly and did not want to continue to be suspicious, so he motioned for the two of them to leave.

After buying some necessities, it happened to be noon time, so the three of them found a restaurant outside and had a meal of local food.

Afterwards, they returned to the Pokémon Center and packed up all their travel supplies. Ash's Houndoom and Owl also recovered, so Ash took them back, and then the three of them went to play in Ecruteak City with peace of mind. .