𝙾𝚞𝚛 𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚋𝚒𝚍𝚍𝚎𝚗 𝙻𝚘𝚟𝚎 [ C̶y̶n̶t̶h̶i̶a̶ X̶ A̶s̶h̶ X Astrid ]

ACT 17 | LIMITLESS POTENTIAL

"Hackers are geniuses. Not because they are smart, but because they can control the world with click of a button.."

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Ash and Rose leaned over to the railing allowing the cool breeze to hit on their face looking at the street in front of them, after trying to search for a little privacy ending up at the rooftop..

He looked at the man who has been constantly rambling for a long time to Ash about who knows what ranging from Galar gyms to a new power source which technically went over his head, all he learnt about the man during this time was he loved to play with his hair and nothing else...

Which was scary to Ash as well as creepy.

And it seemed the man didn't knew who he was either.. Good for him..

The only talk which made sense to Ash was when he said Ash possessed limitless potential and could surpass anyone in the world if set into right direction.. It was motivating that how people like Rose were seeing it too..

"So you are saying that i become the Galar league's face and world monarch Leon's apprentice.." He asked the man who nodded his head adjusting his golden watch over his wrist, offering his hand toward Ash..

After all the rambling Rose asked the main dreaded question he wanted to ask for a long time.. Ash was an investment no one would want to miss. Because this boy would blow up like a nuclear war machine..

"You could rule the world.."

It was a alluring offer, a dream of millions to be taken as a apprentice of a champion but it will lead him to square one, he came to jubilife for the same sake of peace of mind and freedom.. If he took the offer then he will be under the influence of the same chain he broke years ago...

Also that would merely meant betraying Cynthia, which was something he couldn't do... Not at least when she was doing so much for him..

"I am really thankful to your offer sir, it is an honour that you consider me to be on the same level to be as Champion Leon's apprentice but.. I am afraid i will have to refuse... I am a freedom loving guy sir who can't be restrained.. I am really sorry. I hope you understand.." He bowed in front of the man closing his eyes while hearing the footsteps leave the building indicating the dance event to be over now..

"Fret not Ash, I understand.. Is it perhaps because of her?" He asked with the emphasis on word her looking at Ash who rose a brow at the man, was he that loud... He hoped others to not pester him about it..

"I belive so, i would be betraying her if I take upto this offer.. She taught me everything i used in the battle to defeat Roberto.. Thats why.." He said to the man who sighed loudly.. Mumbling something like teenagers he pulled out a card from his pocket placing it on his hand...