Chapter 54: Encounter on the Beach
Hearing Brock's offer, Daisy nodded and said, "Okay. Let's just settle the matter like this! Right, Misty?" After speaking, Daisy looked towards Misty beside her.
Seeing her sister looking at her, Misty understood her meaning and said, "That's right! Brock, just give the Gyarados to my sister Daisy for safekeeping."
Hearing Misty, Brock sighed. He then handed Gyarados's Poké Ball to Daisy. Daisy glanced at it and accepted the Poké Ball, then ran to the seaside to recall Gyarados.
Watching this scene, Brock thought, Sigh! A Pokémon I worked hard to get is gone just like that... After finishing this thought, Brock looked around and noticed the silhouette of a Pokémon on a large rock by the seaside. He walked over to take a look and discovered a Slowpoke lying there. Seeing it was a Slowpoke, Brock thought about its evolved form, Slowking. Thinking it was quite good, he decided to capture it.
So, Brock took a Poké Ball from his person and threw it. The Poké Ball subsequently hit the Slowpoke, and Slowpoke was sucked inside. After about a minute, the light on the Poké Ball went 'ding!' and darkened. Just like that, the Slowpoke was captured by Brock.
Brock released the Slowpoke. As soon as it came out, it looked around its surroundings, then stared blankly at Brock. Watching this scene, Brock muttered to himself, "This Slowpoke really is slow. Its reactions are way too slow!" After speaking, he recalled the Slowpoke.
Brock walked back over beside Melanie. He saw Daisy had already returned, apparently having recalled his (now her) Gyarados.
Misty, standing nearby, said, "Brock, you got here before us. Do you know what this place is?"
"I'm not sure what this island is called..." Brock replied vaguely.
Hearing Brock's words, Misty didn't say anything further.
Meanwhile, Ash suddenly exclaimed, "I'm so full!" Hearing this, Brock realized Ash had only just finished eating now.
Brock looked at the sky, saw night had already fallen, and said to the others, "Ash, Misty, Daisy, Melanie, it's getting late. Let's find a place to sleep."
Hearing Brock, Ash and the others replied in unison, "Okay!" Subsequently, Brock's group went to find a place to sleep.
The next day, after eating, they continued starting their new journey.
Porta Vista is a leisurely resort city, situated by the beach and the sea, attracting large numbers of tourists every year. The tourists coming to the beach also generate a local specialty known as "swimsuit beauties," which adds considerable color to the city. Through this recurring cycle, Porta Vista quickly became a famous scenic spot in the Kanto region.
Brock's group walked for an unknown amount of time and arrived in Porta Vista. They came to the beach. Brock noticed many older sisters wearing bikinis. A lecherous expression immediately appeared on his face, and drool almost dripped from his mouth.
After taking in the sight, Brock thought, Sure enough, the beach is the place with the most beautiful women! It's also paradise for losers like us!
Melanie saw Brock's expression and became even more convinced that Brock didn't like men. Then she thought, Then why wasn't Brock willing to accept me?!
Meanwhile, Ash, beside Brock, also saw the many beautiful women on the beach and also put on a lecherous expression.
Misty saw Ash's expression, glanced at the women, then looked down at herself, and said angrily to Ash, "Ash! What's so good to look at with these people?! I'm hungry! Let's go eat!"
Hearing Misty say she wanted to eat, Ash looked towards Misty and said, "Okay, Misty! I'm hungry too. Let's go eat!"
Hearing Misty and Ash's conversation, Brock immediately wiped the lecherous look from his face and also agreed to go eat.
So, Brock's group arrived outside a restaurant that looked quite stylish but was also very deserted. Walking inside, they saw an incredible sight.
Inside the restaurant, only two people were eating: a beautiful woman in her twenties or thirties, and an old man in his fifties or sixties. They were eating face-to-face.
Ash, beside Brock, saw this scene, walked over angrily, and demanded, "Mom?! What are you doing here with Professor Oak?!" Yes, the two people eating there were Professor Oak and Ash's mother, Delia.
Professor Oak and Delia, who were eating, heard Ash's voice, looked up, and saw Ash standing right beside them. Subsequently, Delia said calmly, "Ash, what brings you here?"
Hearing Delia, Ash replied, "Mom! Our group was just passing through here on our journey. We wanted to eat and came here, I didn't expect to see you and Professor Oak here too! Mom! Tell me, why are you and Professor Oak here?!" After speaking, Ash started to cry and said, "Mom! Since I was little, you never told me who my father is! Mom, please, I'm begging you, tell me my father's name today, okay?"
Seeing Ash cry, Delia pulled Ash into her arms. Gently patting Ash's back, she said, "Ash, don't cry. It's not what you think."
Meanwhile, Professor Oak, nearby, saw this scene and let out a "Pfft!" sound, stifling a laugh.
Hearing Professor Oak laugh, Delia said angrily, "Dad! What are you laughing at?! Hurry up and explain this matter to Ash!"
Hearing Delia call Professor Oak 'Dad', Brock immediately understood the situation.
Hearing Delia, Professor Oak said, "Daughter! Don't be angry. The fact Ash could even think of that means he's grown up. He should probably know some things about that... brat now." Professor Oak then addressed Ash, "Ash, let me explain! Your mother is actually my illegitimate daughter. In the past, for the sake of my reputation, I didn't dare announce this matter publicly. Now that I'm old, I care less about things like reputation. I wanted to make things public, but your mother wasn't willing, so there was nothing I could do! Which is to say... I am your maternal grandfather!" After speaking, Professor Oak picked up a glass of water from the table and took a drink.
Hearing Professor Oak's explanation, Ash looked towards his mother, Delia, awaiting her response. Delia saw his look, nodded, but didn't say anything further.
Watching this scene, Brock thought, No wonder Ash got a Pikachu with King Potential! So it was a gift Professor Oak prepared for his own grandson all along!
Meanwhile, Misty and the others nearby heard the conversation between Ash, Delia, and Professor Oak and were utterly stunned, standing there foolishly. Just then, Ash, still in Delia's embrace, asked, "Then... Mom... can you tell me who my father is?"
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