Pokémon: Ash's Rebirth World Line Concludes

Chapter 984 Rico VS Roy (Part 1)

"Senior Riko, Professor Sundae is looking for you."

Just as Rico and Anne finished their lecture and were heading to the convenience store, a female student informed them of their presence.

"Huh? But there are still fifteen minutes before the practical class. We wanted to get some ice cream..." An pouted, dissatisfied.

"Okay." Rico patted Anne on the shoulder. "You go buy ice cream, Rico. I'm going to my office in case something comes up."

“Okay, then let’s meet Rico at the playground.” Ann nodded, turned around, and jogged off to buy ice cream.

"Okay... let's see what the teacher needs."

In the office, Sundae stared expectantly at the girl before him. She was pretty, cute, and composed. Most importantly, she was powerful.

Compared to other students in the same period, this child's combat intelligence and fighting ability are far superior to his peers!

"Rico, the school has a mission for you!" Sundae said seriously, "For the sake of the academy's reputation, I want you to have a battle against one of the students!"

"A battle, huh? I understand, Teacher Sundae. I'll do my best." Rico thought for a moment; it wouldn't be right to refuse when her alma mater had contacted her.

Besides, with Magical Masked Cat's strength, going up against a student... shouldn't be a big problem, right...?

“Okay… this is a big problem…” On the side of the playground, An shrugged at a few girls in his class, while still licking his ice cream.

Riko stood at her battle position, looking at the boy opposite her; both of them were stunned for a moment.

"Riko?"

"Roy!"

The two hadn't seen each other for several months since leaving Yunwu Mountain. Children of this age grow up in the blink of an eye.

"What's going on? Do these two know each other?" Sundae looked at An in confusion, who stuck out her tongue.

"Rico, even if it's someone you know, don't hold back. It's about the school's image."

It's only because the honorary principal of Yulongdu wasn't there, otherwise it would have been incredibly embarrassing.

Because Xiaozhi is the head of the Quartz Academy and also a visiting professor at the Grape Academy.

This is like going back to your parents' home and being challenged by the younger generation...

Of course, what made it most unbearable was that Ash secretly winked at the two little ones.

Just play as usual.

Returning to school to complete her studies was a strong insistence from Riko's parents. Therefore, Riko completely missed Ash's special training.

Now, the two children who started at the same time stand together once again. Ash also hopes that Riko can understand how much she has fallen behind.

"Alright, the rules are three-on-three singles, with substitutions allowed during the match. The match ends when all Pokémon on one side are rendered unable to battle. Everything else will follow the League Tournament regulations. Begin!!"

The professional referee came to the halftime stand, raised his hand to announce the referee's decision, and Rico and Roy exchanged glances.

“It’s been a long time since we’ve had a match, Roy,” Rico said somewhat nervously.

Roy smiled and nodded: "Ah...yes. In Carlos, I met new companions and witnessed the turmoil caused by the Lac element, Rico!"

Roy suddenly raised his voice, and the students around him noticed Captain Pikachu on Roy's shoulder and began to whisper among themselves.

"Isn't that the Pokémon from Team Volt?"

"They're supposedly the culprit?"

"Wasn't it clarified online?"

"Who knows if they paid for public relations..."

Hearing these blunt comments, Riko became nervous and gripped her collar tightly with one hand.

“That sense of incongruity, it really is…” An’s expression changed slightly.

"Our journey is not over yet, in order to put an end to the rumors and completely eliminate the Lak element."

"We still need our strength." Roy ultimately didn't utter that word.

This boy is much more thoughtful than I imagined.

"Meow~" Riko's magical masked cat appeared beside her and gently patted Riko.

After Mt. Cloud, Ash signaled to the police department to repeatedly warn and summon Beyond Corporation, which was spreading rumors.

However, people's mouths can't be shut up. On the internet, there are bound to be people who are misled and blame disasters happening around the world on the Ascended Volt Attack Team.

Therefore, at school, Riko could only avoid talking about her past identity.

Gradually, she got used to being admired by everyone. Here, she was like Nemo, the senior student at Grape Academy.

Our beloved and powerful senior!

But no matter how glamorous she was, she couldn't help but space out, and would return to the dream of waking up on the Courageous Asagi countless times.

"Riko~" Ash's voice gently rang in her ear, a telepathic connection through the power of Aura.

"You are free to choose your own life. I believe that no matter what choices my students make, they will be able to enjoy life to the fullest."

“Teacher!” Rico’s eyes widened, and she finally mustered up her courage to look at the students watching: “Everyone! I know what you’re talking about.”

Pikachu! Captain Pikachu smiled and landed on Riko's shoulder. Riko waved generously, "Let's get to know each other again. I'm a member of Team Ascended!!"

"Cool~" Ann couldn't help but laugh.

"I believe that right and wrong will be judged by history!" Rico's eyes were no longer confused. "Next, it's my teammate's turn to fight. I believe that battle can convey a more powerful message than words. Please watch our battle carefully."

“Rico…” Sundae looked at the girl in shock.

At the top of the teaching building, Lance, wearing a red cape, stood side by side with Professor Oak.

Behind the two, there was a mature woman dressed in an elegant furisode.

"Dean of Students, Lijia, what do you think?" Yulongdu's voice was unreadable.

"What an excellent girl, no wonder she was taught by Mr. Satoshi," Rika replied with a smile.

"Let me see what these two kids are capable of." Lance turned his head noncommittally, but the slight upturn of his lips revealed Professor Oak's proud expression.

The kids from Pallet Town are already legendary geniuses.

"Magic Masked Cat, I'm counting on you!" Riko decisively sent out her ace.

"I'm getting serious, Krookodile!" Roy threw out a Poké Ball without hesitation.

"Ah!!" As soon as the massive, bone-patterned giant crocodile with a hideous scar between its brows landed, a collective gasp of cold air immediately filled the air around it.

What a terrifying aura!

“Roy, you guys have gotten stronger again~” Riko nodded seriously.

If Magical Masked Cat is seen by students as a symbol of elegance and power.

The Naroi Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile is a combination of ferocity and wildness.

"The match begins!!" With the referee's command, the match between the two officially started.

"Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile, Flame Breath!!" Roy was the first to attack.

“The probability of it spraying flames is the highest, Magic Mask Nyan, a deception~! (Fake)” Riko’s eyes flashed with calculation.

*Snap!* Magic Masked Cat elegantly snapped its fingers, and the Dark-type energy distorted the flames in mid-air, suddenly reflecting them back at the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile on the other side!

"Hey, hey~ this is no joke, Roy!" Ulte watched anxiously from the side.

"Hey~" Roy grinned, waving his right hand: "This is the last bit. We'll have to go back to Padia to replenish it after this. The fruit of our dreams, shine brightly!"

*Snap!* The crystallized radiance scattered, unleashing invincible frame-controlled damage, and the rebounding flames were absorbed around the body.

"Charge Flame Attack!"

Boom!! Amidst the raging flames, a prehistoric giant crocodile bursts forth from its cage!!

To be continued...