Ash's Paldea Story

Chapter 39 Hoenn Fair Part 2

(Thursday)

During the Art Class, we are surprised that Professor Hassel brings Brassius, the Grass Type Gym Leader from Artazon, to the class as a special guest, he told us about how Professor Hassel saved him while he was in depression with his art style, and he also told us what the Surrendering Sunflora means, it is the fact that he was surrendering all hope that he had that made the art. At first, he did art because he wants fame and fortune, and eventually it causes him to be ill, and gave up hope until meeting with Professor Hassel. Professor Hassel is also touched at the story and I can see a lot of classmates here are feeling the same way.

And after class, we notice that a woman is trying to find Professor Hassel. It turns out that Professor Hassel is also from a Dragon Clan, and his family wants him to quit his job as a teacher to be the head of the clan. After asking our opinions, he decides to refuse the family and continues being the teacher in school, much to our delight. But after that incident, I start to wonder how strong is Professor Hassel, I know it won't be possible to battle the teachers because they are already busy with school work, but he has to be so strong if he is the strongest Elite Four in the Paldea Region... speaking of Elite Four, I also wonder what type is Rita, the one we met back at Cascarrafa Gym. And not just those two, I wonder who are the other two Elite Four members as well.

And when the Hoenn Fair continues, Luke and Reisa's family also arrive at the fair as they are here for the speech and also to see how their children are doing. We get to see Steven first since Wallace and the others are still on their way.

"It sure has been a while since our last meeting, Ash." Steven says.

"Same here. I remember that our last meeting was at the Wydon Stadium where we face each other at the Master's 8, I can't believe it has been months since then." I say.

"Indeed. You're Pikachu really gives my Metagross a nice battle. Though I was quite surprised that you've become a student here at this Narauva University, not to mention you're also Luke's classmate."

Luke says, "It sure is a small world after all. But Ash and Lillie are good friends and we did have a lot of fun together while searching for our treasures. And by the way, how are the research of the Tera Shards that I sent to you?"

"After searching them, we get to know more about Terastallization. And it will be possible to create our own Tera Orb and use it in the other regions like Mega Evolutions."

"I see..." Luke says.

And after a while, we also get to see Reisa's family, I still remember the last time I met Wallace was at the Lilycove City as I battle him with a three-on-three. Although that caused me to miss Chloe and Serena's Contest that day.

"It is nice to see you again, Ash. I hope this time you didn't forget about me." Wallace says to me.

"Of course not, I was in a hurry last time. Besides, you are Reisa's father, so I won't forget about that." I say with a slightly annoyed tone.

"Though I heard you battled against Ash again, Wallace. How was the battle?" Steven asks.

"It was a fair match, I lost. But you also lost to him in the Masters 8 back then." Wallace smiles.

Reisa is now chatting with her cousin Lisia, and I think I remember her being a contest idol with Serena and May. Speaking of May, Lisia also informs me that May will actually come to visit tomorrow with her family, because her father is the Normal Type Gym Leader, of course, I'm excited since it is nice to see old friends again.

"By the way, Ash. I heard from May that you sometimes have taken part in the Contests, I wonder why you didn't want to aim for the Top Coordinator title?" When Lisia asks me that question, I flinch a little.