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Chapter 406: The Festival of Abundance
Chapter 406: The Festival of Abundance
Perhaps due to the upcoming Festival of Abundance, Zichin Town had been bustling with activity over the past two days.
Naoki had spotted several trainers passing by the ranch with their Pokemon.
Undoubtedly, their destination was the Abundance Shrine on the mountain behind the town.
Mayor Thomas and his companions attached great importance to this year's festival.
Early in the morning, he led the town's folks to the mountain to decorate the festival venue, working tirelessly until dark.
That night, as Naoki fed the Pokemon on the ranch, he casually glanced towards the mountain and noticed the twinkling lights, indicating a lively atmosphere.
It wasn't just him who noticed; the Pokemon on the ranch also took interest in the sights.
Led by Haunter, the Pokemon seemed excited.
Haunter asked, "Ponyta?" (Naoki, are we going there to play tomorrow?)
"Of course," Naoki smiled and nodded, his gaze sweeping over the Pokemon before him. "Not just us, but Lei Guanwang also plans to pay a visit!"
Haunter had previously participated in local festivals in Beijiang Village.
Before the man passed away, during the festival season, he and Haunter would wear masks, descend the mountain, and celebrate with the townspeople.
However, after the man's death, Haunter had not formally participated in any festivals. He would only watch from a distance, wearing his mask, as others rejoiced.
"Ponyta..." Haunter's face shone with anticipation, curious about what this place's festival would be like.
Soon, Haunter got his answer.
On September 30, 199 AL, the last day of autumn, Zichin Town's annual grand festival officially commenced.
Mayor Thomas and his group made their way up the mountain, their path illuminated by festive lights, as they headed to the Abundance Shrine to pay their respects to Lei Guanwang.
That day, the mountain was exceptionally lively.
Trainers from all over had heard the news and gathered, including several television reporters and photographers who had come to broadcast the legend of the legendary Pokemon, Lei Guanwang.
Below the mountain path were numerous stalls.
Excited pedestrians of all kinds weaved through them, selecting items that caught their fancy.
There were stalls selling souvenirs, small wooden sculptures of Lei Guanwang, grilled corn, and even a man shouting to sell Magikarp.
"Magikarp, super high-quality Magikarp, naturally gifted Magikarp! You won't be disappointed or cheated; only 3,000 Pokedollars each! Buy more and get a discount!"
Naoki, with several Eevees hanging around him, narrowed his eyes at the familiar voice.
Was there another Magikarp salesman here? Upon closer inspection, Naoki immediately recognized the man as the fisherman he had met before at the beach.
With so many tourists around, Naoki reminded the Pokemon by his side, "Stay close! Don't wander off, Golem, help me keep an eye on the Eevees and Alolan Ninetales!"
"Cubone, help me watch Seel. Hey, where's Seel?" Naoki turned and looked around. He spotted Seel enthusiastically running towards a stall selling grilled corn. It handed over several coins to the stall owner and took away some corn, leaving the owner stunned.
Naoki: "..."
The Eevees hanging around Naoki also looked longingly at the delicious food and fun items on display at the nearby stalls.
The most outgoing of them, Flareon, quickly jumped to a stall selling grilled meat and pointed at the fragrant grilled treats, asking Naoki to buy some for it.
The flow of pedestrians on the road blocked their sight from each other.
Naoki felt a headache coming on. He went forward, bought a few skewers of grilled meat, and then pulled Flareon by the neck, placing it on Golem's back.
"There are too many people, no running off!"
However, Flareon, with its lively and adventurous nature, was not one to be intimidated by the crowd.
In a moment of distraction, two more Eevees went missing, scattered by the bustling crowd.
"Balm!"
Cubone spotted the two Eevees in a corner and called out before rushing to chase after them.
Naoki was exasperated. There were just too many people, and at this rate, the other Eevees might get lost too.
To prevent this, he had no choice but to take out his Poke Balls and recall the Eevees by his side.
After a while, Cubone returned with the two missing Eevees and flew back.
Naoki poked their heads and took out a Poke Ball, "It's better if you stay in your Poke Balls for now."
White light flashed, and the Eevees were recalled.
Only then did Naoki and the nearby Pokemon breathe a sigh of relief.
"Let's continue," Naoki said, leading the group forward.
After browsing the stalls for a while, Naoki and his Pokemon group began their ascent up the mountain path towards the Abundance Shrine to join the festival.
Compared to the bustling activity below, the path had fewer pedestrians.
When Naoki arrived, Mayor Thomas and his companions were in the midst of paying their respects.
A number of reporters had gathered around, some of them broadcasting live.
"Good evening, viewers! Welcome to the Padia Evening News. I'm Reporter Xiaochun, and we're bringing you a lively report on the Festival of Abundance."
"As far as I understand, this festival is a traditional event in Zichin Town, and you can see the statue of the Pokemon in the shrine—it's the legendary Pokemon Lei Guanwang."
"Lei Guanwang, the King of Abundance in folklore, is said to possess the ability to instantly mature crops and bloom flowers. It is believed that when it appears in a place, that land will be blessed with abundance."
"Some of our viewers may remember that this spring, this very Pokemon helped restore life to these mountains."
"What an incredible Pokemon!" exclaimed Reporter Xiaochun, her voice full of admiration as she faced the camera.
Just then, the cameraman noticed an unusual phenomenon above the shrine and quickly turned the camera.
A flash of light revealed a Pokemon with an enormous head, appearing to wear a crown, floating above the shrine, looking benevolently down at the humans below.
The cameraman was so startled that his jaw dropped, and he quickly adjusted the camera.
Noticing his reaction, Reporter Xiaochun turned to look as well.
When she saw the figure, identical to the statue in the shrine, her mouth formed an "O" shape in surprise.
"Wow! That Pokemon... Could it be Lei Guanwang? Oh my! Lei Guanwang has appeared!"
The townspeople who were offering prayers also saw Lei Guanwang. Mayor Thomas, being aware that Lei Guanwang lived in Naoki's ranch, was not overly surprised.
However, the other townspeople, unaware of this fact, were filled with excitement.
The legendary Pokemon had appeared! Lei Guanwang must have sensed their sincerity and decided to grace them with its presence!
This scene was broadcast across the entire Padia region.
At that moment, everyone watching the evening news witnessed the appearance of Lei Guanwang.
Naoki, accompanied by Goldeen and other Pokemon, stood at a distance, observing the expressions on the people's faces.
He could already predict the headlines for the next day's news.
"Shocking! The legendary Pokemon appears at the festival, and the reason is—"
"The bond between Pokemon and humans! The legendary Pokemon trusts humans, forming a friendship through the festival, bestowing blessings upon this land!"
Undoubtedly, these news reports would spread the knowledge of Lei Guanwang far and wide, garnering more faith and power for it.
In this age of rapid information dissemination, unless something unexpected happened, the deeds and legends of Lei Guanwang would be passed down forever.
And who knows, perhaps centuries later, this event would become a new legend, a timeless tale of the mutual devotion between Pokemon and humans.
From then on, Lei Guanwang would never again have to fear being forgotten by the world, losing its power, and falling back into its previous state of decline.
"Huh..." Looking at the scene before him, Naoki let out a deep sigh.
It was indeed an emotional moment. Who could have imagined that things would turn out this way?
Initially, he had only intended to capture Lei Guanwang's two beloved horses to participate in the town's horse-racing event.
But who would have thought that his faith would inadvertently help Lei Guanwang, establishing a bond of trust between them.
At the Abundance Shrine, Lei Guanwang slowly floated towards the crowd, its gentle gaze falling upon the people who worshipped, appreciated, and trusted it.
If someone had told it a year ago that it would regain its vitality, it would never have believed them.
Yet, here it was, stronger than ever.
Its little believer had traveled across the sea to an unfamiliar land to find it, helping it retrieve its beloved horses and restoring its strength and memory.
It had then been invited to this new land, where its legend was spread far and wide, making more humans aware of its existence.
All of this had not only helped it but also propelled its power to new heights.
Lei Guanwang was filled with gratitude for Naoki.
And towards the humans living in this land, it was willing to offer its blessings of abundance.
With these thoughts, Lei Guanwang turned its gaze towards Naoki, who stood at a distance, and the two shared a warm, understanding look.
No words were needed.
Naoki smiled gently and said to the Pokemon by his side, "Let's go down the mountain and take a look around."
The Pokemon had no objections.
Gengar thought of the departed old man, and perhaps due to the sentimental setting, his eyes welled up with tears, and he began to cry sorrowfully.
"Ponyta..."
Naoki and the other Pokemon nearby paused, then turned to look at Gengar.
"Dingling?!"
Sei Fuhao was taken aback, unsure why Gengar had suddenly burst into tears when he had been so cheerful just moments ago.
Naoki, however, could guess what was on Gengar's mind.
He reached out and patted Gengar's head, asking, "Are you thinking about the past again?"
Gengar sadly turned to him and said, "Ponyta."
Naoki sighed. In no hurry to descend the mountain, he sat down on a quiet stretch of the path with Gengar.
The day had been clear and cloudless, and now the night sky was equally clear, offering a breathtaking view of the stars.
Naoki and the Pokemon gazed at the stars, and he began to speak. "There's a saying among humans that when a person leaves this world, their soul ascends to the heavens and becomes a star, watching over their loved ones. On dark nights, they guide their family with light and direction."
Hearing these words, Gengar lifted his head to gaze at the night sky.
The stars reflected in his eyes as he asked, "Ponyta?"
Naoki nodded. "Yes, he's up there, watching over you. He wants you to be happy. Maybe it was him who guided me to find you and bring you away from that place."
Gengar's expression softened. "Ponyta..."
He wiped away his tears and tried to cheer up.
Then he stood up and tugged on Naoki's hand. "Ponyta!"
Naoki understood Gengar's meaning—he wanted to keep playing!
Naoki smiled and agreed, then led the group of Pokemon down the mountain.
With Lei Guanwang's appearance, the entire Festival of Abundance reached its peak.
Tourists flocked to the Abundance Shrine upon hearing the news of the legendary Pokemon's presence.
Gradually, the number of pedestrians around the stalls dwindled.
Only then did Naoki release the Eevees from their Poke Balls, letting them explore the surroundings.
Flareon still craved grilled meat, so Naoki bought several more skewers for him.
Vaporeon was intrigued by fish-shaped snacks at one stall, so Naoki bought a big bag for him.
Jolteon took a liking to a Pikachu-shaped night light, which Naoki promptly purchased.
Glaceon, Espeon, and the other Eevees gathered around Mr. Magikarp's stall, fascinated by the Magikarp swimming in the water.
Before Naoki could intervene, Sei Fuhao confidently patted his chest, indicating that he would buy those "fish" for the Eevees!
Alarmed, Naoki quickly stopped him, explaining, "Those aren't ordinary fish, and you can't eat them. They're Pokemon!"
Hearing that they weren't edible, Sei Fuhao relented.
Gengar looked around, and instead of being interested in the items for sale, he enjoyed experiencing the festival with Naoki.
In the past, he had never been able to truly enjoy festivals. He had always had to wear a mask or hide in corners, constantly worried about others discovering his "ghost" identity.
But now, he no longer needed to hide his face, and he could roam freely during the festival.
Gengar was delighted by this freedom.
As for Golem, Cubone, Motoxu, and Dragonite, they didn't have any particular desires. Compared to the Eevees, they were already mature Pokemon.
Noticing their contented expressions, Naoki took out his Rotom Phone, intending to capture this moment.
He activated the video recording function and aimed the camera at the Pokemon in front of him. "Smile, everyone! I'm recording a video of us!"
Click! The Pokemon's joyful faces were captured in the warm glow of the festival lights.
By the time everything came to an end, it was already 9:30 in the evening.
Night had fallen, and the Festival of Abundance was drawing to a close.
The well-fed and exhausted Eevees, along with Sei Fuhao and the other Pokemon, started to feel sleepy. Naoki took out their Poke Balls and recalled them.
Gengar didn't want to enter his Poke Ball. He preferred to walk home with Naoki.
Naoki was slightly taken aback but soon smiled and nodded. "Alright, let's walk home together."
They left the mountain and walked along the country road, bathed in the gentle evening breeze and the starlight. Naoki and the Pokemon made their way back to the ranch, back to their home.
(End of Volume 5)
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