32. Ash's Reborn Story

Chapter 56 Vanhanen Castle Gym Battle Part 1

When Ash, Cain, Radomus, and Gardevoir go back to the room, Delia and Luna have been waiting for them.

Luna: Gardevoir! You're back!

Gardevoir: But of course, my dear~

Luna: Oh, how I've missed you! Now, don't you go off disappearing like that again, please?

Gardevoir: Pish posh~ What's a girl without a little excitement in her life, hm? Besides, I had my Gallade-in-shining-armor come all the way down to rescue me!

Ash notices how Radomus changes his hat into the same as a Gallade's head, and he feels weird about it.

Radomus: There was hardly much rescuing involved, but indeed. The perceived crisis has been averted.

Luna: Oh, Master, you are so wonderful! I am pleased to be of service to you.

Radomus: Now, now. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. I am but a humble Gallade.

Ash: By the way, Mom. I think we should tell you something.

Then he tells her about what happened to Adrienn, and how xe is going to change the whole of Reborn City.

Delia: I see. I'm glad to have our Fairy Gym leader back. I'll be helping xem once we're done here.

Luna: Mother and I have been talking a lot about you and your past journeys. You really are amazing, Ash.

Ash: (Blushes at the sudden compliment) Thanks...Luna.

Cain: By the way, why do you keep changing to all these silly hats?

Radomus: You wound me. There's nothing silly about them. But to answer your question... Why not? (Changes into a top hat) I simply choose the right hat for the right job. Isn't that sensible?

Gardevoir: I'm afraid the peasantry knows nothing of my master's divine taste in fashion.

Delia: I really like how they are with Adam. Don't you agree, Ash, Luna?

Ash: I agree, Mother.

Luna: I find them most amusing, Mother.

Radomus: Yes, well, speaking of nonsequitur transitions, I have somebody to introduce to you all. If you would be so kind as to step aside, Ash?

Ash is confused as he steps aside, and El enters the room, unlike his normal outfit, he seems to be dressing like a bodyguard with his sunglasses on. Ash and the others are also surprised to see him.

Radomus: Everybody, I would like you to meet the estate's newest butler, Elias.

Elias: (Bows) I am pleased to serve. Do let me know if there is anything I may do to make your stay with us more comfortable.

Luna: (Looks at her birth father with shock) Why...?

Radomus: Ah, dear Luna, you look as if you've seen a ghost.

Cain: It's not a ghost she's seen. It's her father.

Luna: I am confused by your words. Master is my father, and none other.

Radomus: Indeed, it is a strange thing to accuse our new attendant of. Elias, do tell. Is this girl your daughter?

Elias: She is not.