244. Drew

Finally leaving Dewford Island, Ash and his party took a boat to their next destination, Slateport City.

The first thing they have to do there is of course to visit to the Pokémon Center. As expected, there are already many Pokémon Coordinators here to participate in the next Pokémon Contest.

"Everyone here is so excited!" Max couldn't help but feel very excited to see so many Pokémon Coordinator and their Pokémon's at one time.

"That's because there are not much time left before the Pokémon Contest begins!" May also seemed very excited about this. She was finally going to participate in her very first Contest.

"By the way, Big Bro, are you also planning to participate in this Pokémon Contest?" Max, who had been one Ash of Ash's most loyal fans, knows him very well. Knowing that Ash is also going to participate in the Pokémon Contest, he can't help but worry about his inexperienced sister.

"Ah, Ash, are you really going to participate?"

May immediately panicked after hearing Max's words. She wasn't worrying much about all of her other opponents as much as she is worried to face Ash. As they were traveling companions, she knew Ash's strength very well, and she also knew that it was unfathomable for her.

He could even fight even the former Champion Steven for a full two hours without any breaks.

Not only was he much more stronger than she was, but he also had better control and coordination with his Pokémon's.

Ash nodded with a smile, "Don't worry, May. The rules of Pokémon Contest and the Gym Challenge are very different. Under such rules, I am not necessarily your opponent, I just want to give it a try and see if I'm really cut out to be a Pokémon Coordinator."

Hearing this, May nodded a little in understanding, as if it made sense, which it really didn't tk her ear.

"As expected of Slateport City's most famous resort beach, there are beautiful big ladies everywhere you lay your eyes on!" After completing their registration for the Pokémon Contest, Ash and his group arrived at the beach, which instantly made Brock cheered up.

But everyone was not just here to play. The group found a deserted area of the beach and Ash them took out four Poké Balls.

"Come out, Dratini, Growlithe, Aron, Mudkip!"

Coupled with the Pikachu and Ralts on Ash's shoulders, this is the team Ash has now.

He teleported Corphish back from the Dewford Town Pokémon Center to the Lab. It's just about the time for him to train with his Kingler, maybe this will bring him unexpected success while he is busy training his other Pokémon's. Having Slowking in charge of their training in Professor's backyard really made Ash mostly worry-free, all he had to do was make daily calls to the Lab to give out instructions.

Ash also heard that when his Sharpedo was teleported back, he was still a thorn in the side and wanted to challenge Slowking's authority. He thought he could rely on his Dark-type to get the advantage, but was beaten by Slowking more times than he could count.

Then he was beaten up by Ash's Feraligatr's Superpower and his Blastoise's Aura Sphere.

Not only that, he got beaten up his Shiny Gyarados for bullying some of the weaker Water-type Pokémon's.

His Suicune then had to jump in before Sharpedo became shark sashimi.

Now he had a much more calm demeanor, he's currently practicing a powerdul attack, Liquidation, according to Ash's instructions.

It was at times like this where he hoped he could carry more than six Pokémon's with him, but alas, not even a Champion level Trainer like him could break this rule without there being a major trouble he had to break up.

Growlithe came to Ash's side, and Ralts jumped on it. The two had been in Ash's backpack together from the moment they were Pokémon Eggs, so they had long been familiar with each other's scents, so they had a special bond.

Apart from Ash, Ralts likes to ride on Growlith's head everywhere because of how comfy it is.

Running wildly on the beach with Growlithe was Mudkip. After this period of training, it was almost at the time of his evolution so he was very excited and eager for that.

On the contrary, Aron looked much more calm and stayed beside Ash to eat some of his high-quality Steel-type food.

He let his Pikachu take them to play on the beach, while Ash and other town are ready to see May's exercises for the Pokémon Contest.

"First of all, let's practice the performance for the first round~!"

They saw May standing there and spinning around for at least ten times, and then threw out a Poké Ball, "Beautifly, come on stage!"

Beautifly comes out of her Poké Ball, flapping her beautiful wings and spreading her scale powder around the beach. This was a nice entrance by the two of them.

"It's a good performance!" Brock couldn't help but praise when he saw this. It's not easy for May to be able to practice like this in such a short period of time.

However, she fainted then fainted because of how much she spun around…

"Next is this one!" After a short rest, May took out three more pink Frisbees and threw them towards her Beautifly.

"Beautifly, use Gust!" Beautifly's Gust blew the Frisbees back again, May stretched out her hand to catch two, but forgot that she only had two hands and there were three of them she had to catch.

The last Frisbee flew towards the distance, and there happened to be a young green-haired guy in that direction. He looked to be about the same age as Ash and May.

The incoming frisbee was caught by him very casually.

"I'm so sorry!" May ran over and apologized to the boy.

The guy was playing with the Frisbee casually, "You wouldn't use this level of ability to participate in the Pokémon Contest, would you? This doesn't even reach the basic level of a Pokémon Coordinator!"

Unexpectedly, this young man's mouth was releasing unnecessary heat, he just started to mock May, a newcomer in this field.

"Who do you you are? And why do you say that?" May was obviously, but rightfully, pissed about his comments. She had been training with Ash on Dewford Island for a prolonged time.

"My name is Drew, and I am a Pokémon Coordinator!" Drew introduced himself.

Ash came over with his Ralts and Growlithe and said with a smile, "So, this is how you treat the newcomer? May will definitely become a opponent that can match and even beat you in the future, just be careful."

"Ash..." May didn't know why Ash was helping her so much but this did make her blush.

"An opponent on my level? Don't compare me to her!" Obviously Drew still couldn't agree with this, he looked at May, "You and your Pokémon are not beautiful at all!"

As he said that, he looked at Ash again with a better look, "It's you, your Ralts us really amazing, and that Growlithe's hair is also very beautiful and shiny. Are you also a Pokémon Coordinator?"

"No, I am a Pokémon Trainer, and my goal is to become a Pokémon Master!" Ash said with a smile, "But that doesn't mean that I will be absent from Pokémon Contest; after all, you also battle with Pokémon's here. "

As he spoke, Ash face darkened, "Anyway, who gave you the courage to sneer at my friend like this?" Ash finally remembered why he came here in the first place, to help his friend May.

Faced with Ash's much more stronger momentum, Drew couldn't help but take a step back, but quickly said, "Can you please leave here quickly? This place is the private beach of the hotel where I am staying!"

Drew pointed to the big hotel on the hillside behind him. Now everyone understood why there were no tourists here. It turned out to be private property and they entered here uninvited.

But this way, all the momentum Ash built will be lost, so he can't let it slide.

Ash raised his eyebrows and said, "Brock, can you go to that hotel to check in?"

Although this hotel looks luxurious, Ash can easily afford it. After dong all the missions from the League Headquarters, winning battles and tournaments, he had made himself enough money where he doesn't have to really worry about too much.

Brock knew that there was nothing to say at this time as he, too, realized Ash's plan. So he responded and took Ash's Pokémon Pokédex and his multi-functional PokéNav, which was equivalent to Ash's Trainer identity certificate and his Debit Card.

Unexpectedly, this hotel is owned by Devon Corporation. When they saw this multifunctional PokéNav, theyvimmediately gave the group a big discount, almost to the point where it was almost free.

Not only that, this private beach can also be used by Asg and his party any time they want. It is said that this is the personal care of President Stone.

Not only here, Ash and his party can enjoy preferential treatment at any hotel owned by the Devon Corporation in the Hoenn Region.

Of course, Ash was just trying to win some publicity this time. He was on a Trainer trip, not an outing, but it still ended up on a happy note.