Chapter 225: Engaged Couple
The engagement ceremony went smoothly, and Ryan and Lillie received everyone's blessings. Ryan had really invited all the friends he could for this ceremony; the only regret was that N wasn't there.
"I wonder what that guy is doing," Ryan thought, taking a bite of cake. Lillie had already been pulled away by a group of girls to look at wedding dresses, while Ryan's group was all guys. As for Professor Oak, Lusamine, and Norman, the adults were gathered together discussing something.
Gladion patted Ryan on the shoulder and said, "My sister is in your care from now on. If you dare to mistreat her, even if I can't beat you, I'll fight you to the death!"
Ryan rolled his eyes at Gladion and said, "No need to tell me, brother-in-law."
Kiawe ate his cake and said, "By the way, Ryan, why did you ask me to prepare so much Pokémon food? You ordered enough for ten years. Can you actually use all this?"
Ryan finished his cake in a few bites and said, "Soon, I'll lead a team to Ultra Space to thoroughly explore it. If you're interested, you can come along."
"Ultra Space? What's that?" Ash suddenly asked with interest.
"Ultra Space is an unstable passage connecting the Pokémon world and another dimension. Currently, Ultra Wormholes only appear in the Alola region," Sophocles said.
"Right. My Pheromosa came from an Ultra Wormhole. Ash, how about a trip to the Alola region? There doesn't seem to be a League there, so it's a nice place for a vacation, and there are lots of rare Pokémon there," Ryan said.
Ash's eyes lit up, and he said, "Really? Ryan, count me in for the Ultra Space exploration."
Ryan nodded, thinking: Taking Ash, the chosen one, along shouldn't cause any major problems.
Ryan thought this, but he forgot one thing: the chosen one also attracts a lot of trouble, otherwise how would they grow stronger?
"Count me in too," Gladion said, "My father discovered the Ultra Wormholes, and he disappeared into one all these years ago. I want to go in and find him."
Ryan was a little curious, after all, the anime didn't seem to mention Lillie and Gladion's father much, and he had assumed it was like Ash's situation. But unexpectedly, he learned about their father here, and Ryan suddenly became interested.
After a brief discussion, Gladion decided to have the Aether Foundation build a large, motorhome-style vehicle that could run on electricity and also be transported by Solgaleo to Ultra Space.
Upon hearing about the design, Sophocles's research spirit ignited, and he expressed his willingness to join the project and build the vehicle as quickly as possible.
Brock remained silent. Ryan glanced at Brock and said, "Brock, you're going back to take over the gym, aren't you?"
"You figured it out," Brock said. "My father is handing over the Pewter Gym to me. I might have to end my journey like you, Ryan."
"I see. Here's something for you," Ryan said.
He then took out two items from his pocket and said, "These are Steelix's Mega Stone and Key Stone. I remember your Onix has already evolved, right?"
"This is too precious, I can't accept it," Brock shook his head and refused.
"Take it. I don't have a Steelix anyway, so it's useless to keep it." Ryan placed the stones in Brock's hand and said, "Although you're not traveling with us anymore, aren't we friends? It's enough that you came to my engagement ceremony."
Brock clenched the stones and said, "Okay. I won't refuse. Ryan, if you need anything, just call me, and I'll definitely be there."
Ryan waved his hand and said, "No need to just call. My research team has already developed a holographic communication device. You can each take one after the ceremony, and it will be convenient to contact each other then."
"Oh. It's already developed?" Sophocles said excitedly upon hearing this, "Then my theory was correct!"
"Yes. Thank you too, Sophocles. Without your help, the holographic communication device wouldn't have been developed so quickly," Ryan said.
"Guys, come with me, I've found a great place!" At this moment, a voice came.
Ryan turned around and saw it was Butler. After the Ever Grande Tournament, this guy joined the Mercenary Guild. With his exceptional battling skills, he successfully joined the elite team, becoming Ryan's direct subordinate. Naturally, he was invited to the engagement ceremony as well.
"Hmm. I don't think inviting that troublemaker Butler was a good idea," Ryan said, stroking his chin.
Butler was about to leave with everyone, but upon seeing Ryan, he decisively said, "Engaged people are not allowed to follow!"
What the hell, Butler, what do you mean? Ryan was about to explode. But Lillie spoke up, "Ryan, come here for a second, I need to discuss something with you."
Ryan happily hurried over.
"Sigh. Sure enough, engagement changes a man. Look at such a powerful person. They're only engaged, not even married yet. After marriage, he'll definitely be completely devoted to his wife," Butler said, shaking his head with a knowing expression.
Then, he decisively led the group of guys towards a certain place—a place best left unmentioned. But it was a place some adult men were curious about. At least when that group came out, they all had various expressions on their faces.
Of course, the result is obvious. Gladion, Ruby, Gold, and Ash were dragged by the ears and made to kneel on uncomfortable surfaces by Platinum, Sapphire, Crystal, and Serena.
Ryan chuckled: Naive, so naive. That group of people were led astray by that troublemaker Butler. You know, Butler's "engaged people" comment included them! If their girlfriends knew where these guys went, wouldn't they be asking for trouble?
As for why the girls found them? Would Ryan tell you that he was the one who tipped them off? And not immediately, but more than ten minutes later, Ryan casually mentioned something, and then a group of furious girls dragged out those unsuspecting boys.
Well, doing good deeds anonymously is a virtue!
The next day, Ryan woke up with Lillie sleeping peacefully in his arms. Looking at Lillie's beautiful face, he kissed her forehead contentedly: This life is wonderful!
While Ryan was filled with happiness, Ruby and the others were filled with resentment. Being punished for most of the night finally taught them what a painful lesson truly meant!
Ryan! This was the collective resentment of all the guys!
(End of Chapter)
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