Pokemon: Release? Nonexistent

Chapter 1539 Pryce in Winter

(First update!! Please collect and send flowers!!)

Ash's expression changed slightly as he watched this scene. He watched Arcanine jump onto the cliff. He wanted to chase her, but he still had to find a way to put out the fire first.

But at this time, I remembered that my Feraligatr was not around.

"Dewgong uses freezing ray!"

At this moment, there was a sound, and then a strong cold air filled the air. Ash turned his head and looked, and a burst of cyan light flashed across.

As the cold light swept across, the surrounding flames were instantly extinguished by the cold air, and bursts of strong water vapor emerged.

Pickup truck??

Ash, Pikachu, and Houndoom looked at this scene and looked in the direction of the freezing light in surprise.

I saw a figure walking forward with a Dewgong. I looked closely and saw an old man with dark skin wearing shorts and a yellow shirt.

With gray hair and a serious face, like a glacier that has not melted for thousands of years, he walked up to Ash.

His eyes fell on Pikachu and Houndoom next to Ash, and he paused for a moment on Houndoom. His eyes were a little surprised, but they were quickly covered up by the coldness.

"Is that Pokémon yours just now?"

The old man asked coldly, and Ash nodded without hesitation.

"Since you are a Trainer, you should restrain your Pokémon."

"In the situation just now, what you should do is to stop it, instead of just watching it in fear of getting hurt!"

The old man spoke with a serious expression, seemingly dissatisfied with Ash's actions. He had just seen the situation on Ash's side.

On Ash's side, Pikachu blocked Arcanine's path, and Houndoom also caught up. If he wanted to stop her by force, there would be no problem, but Ash didn't do that.

"Do you want to treat Pokémon as a friend?" After finishing speaking, the old man asked sternly.

"What's the problem then?"

Ash frowned slightly, then retorted.

"Hmph! It's impossible for Pokémon to become friends. A Trainer is a Trainer, and a Pokémon is a Pokémon. What a Trainer should do is to train strictly and keep an appropriate distance, let alone become a partner."

The old man disagreed with Ash's response and expressed his own opinion.

"Please forgive me for disagreeing. From the moment I became a Trainer, I have regarded Pokémon as my companions!"

Ash shook his head slightly and did not defend the other party, but just expressed his own point of view.

He looked at Pikachu who jumped back on his shoulder, and Hei Zeng next to him.

"It's so naive. You will regret your naive thoughts sooner or later. There is no way you can become a qualified Trainer."

The old man didn't expect that a young man would dare to speak to him in such a tone.

You know, I haven't encountered this kind of situation for a long time, and many people have stayed away from me for decades.

"So do you consider yourself a qualified Trainer?"

Listening to Ash's question, the old man was slightly touched. In fact, what he was thinking was of course it was.

He has severed the bond with Pokémon and is the purest Trainer.

But when Ash asked, he couldn't answer.

"If you think you are a qualified Trainer, why can't I see any happiness in you?"

"!!!"

After Ash's words, the old man's pupils shrank. Yes, he thought he had become a real Trainer and put aside the bond and trust with Pokémon. But since then, he has never been happy again.

"Maybe you think it's right to keep distance from Pokémon, but for me, I wouldn't be where I am now without Pokémon.'

"Thank you for your help just now. I still need to find my companion. When I find my companion, I will go to the gym to ask for your advice."

Ash responded, and he had already guessed the old man's identity.

This old man is none other than Pryce, the Gym Trainer of Mahogany Town, also known as Waiti.

During the exchange, Ash also confirmed that this old man was not the vicious villain in his memory, and in fact, he could not be regarded as a villain in the strict sense.

As a villain, he only became a villain because of Pokémon. He is a respectable old man.

After expressing his gratitude, he took Pikachu and Houndoom to continue looking for Arcanine.

After walking not far, Ash suddenly felt a buzzing in his head and subconsciously stopped.

Ming woof!!

At the same time, Houndoom next to him radiated light, quickly shrank in size, and quickly returned to normal Contest Condition.

After returning to normal, Houndoom also looked a little tired. The continuous flash attacks just now caused a lot of burden.

........O

It was still bearable in the evolved form, but when I recovered, I suddenly felt tired.

Ash was also a little tired, but he could still hold on. He looked at Houndoom and said.

"Are you tired? Come back and take a rest first!"

Ash said, taking out the Poké Ball and preparing to take back Houndoom.

Ming woof!!

Houndoom responded, shaking his head slightly, as if he was a little worried about Arcanine's situation.

Although we usually dislike each other, we know in our hearts that we are all companions. If something happens, we will temporarily put aside the previous unpleasantness. What's more, it's not a deep hatred, it's more like companions fighting each other.

"It's okay. That guy will be fine. I will find a way. Come back and rest first! We may need you again later."

Ash heard the sound and responded, comforting Houndoom.

After hearing Ash's words, Houndoom nodded slightly and returned to the Poké Ball obediently.

PS: Having said that, I even feel that the young Pryce, if the braids are removed, wouldn't it look like an adult Ash? And his Rival, although he only has a back view, his hairstyle is like Gary. In addition, the Trainer who injured him with the Charmander is reminiscent of Blaine. The special episode is all about the Rockets background, one is fire and the other is ice, and Blaine also happens to be using the Charmander. .