Chapter 975: Vera Fire Festival
Night had fallen, and when Ash and his companions returned to the Pokémon Center, Mao and the others brought them cheese from Kutch Ranch and carefully made it into delicious desserts.
"It's ready!" Miss Lizzie also gently handed the finished Z bracelet to Shui Lian.
This bracelet is tailor-made for Shui Lian, and is made of blue gemstones that have a similar temperament to Shui Lian.
"Really, thank you very much!" Shui Lian was overjoyed and couldn't wait to wear it on her wrist. Then, she carefully inlaid the water Z she got today on it.
The water mark inlaid on it flashed a brilliant light under the light.
"Shui Lian, what is that?" Mao couldn't help but screamed when he saw Shui Z.
"That's right, I caught the Mega Gyarados!" Shui Lian winked mischievously and joked.
Today's free activities were very fruitful for Shui Lian. Not only did she successfully obtain Water Z, but she also captured a Ugly Fish. The strength of the Ball Sea Lion was also improved, and it learned a new trick, Water Jet.
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On the third day of arriving on Akala Island, the long-awaited Vera Flame Festival finally arrived.
The people of Alola are passionate, simple and innocent, and they worship the Pokémon, who are called guardians. The people of Akala Island have a sincere worship and awe for the Wera Volcano, as if the volcano is a holy place in their hearts.
They firmly believe that the volcano is like a kind mother, giving birth to the people of Akala Island and giving them delicious and rich food. Therefore, before every meal, they would pray silently in the direction of the volcano to thank nature for its gift.
The Vera Flame Festival is undoubtedly the most grand festival of the year on Akala Island. It is like a shining pearl, shining in the long history of the island. As a traditional activity on the island, it has existed for more than a hundred years and carries the beautiful memories of countless people.
Professor Kukui and Miss Lizzie deliberately chose this time to lead Satoshi and everyone else to Akala Island for today's Willa Volcano Festival.
A platform under the Wela volcano has been bustling with people since early this morning. It seems to have turned into a sea of joy. Like all the festivals Xiaozhi has participated in, the vendors are like fish in water and naturally will not miss this grand event on Akala Island.
Of course, the most magnificent sight is that the people here are surrounded by various fire-attribute Pokémon, and Ash naturally released his own Vulpix and Litten.
"Everyone, follow me!" Kachi led everyone to participate in the ceremony and explained the culture and history of Akala Island.
Mao looked at Kachi who was leading the way and couldn't help but laugh: "Kachi is really motivated!"
"He seems to come here every year!" Mamane has a good relationship with Kachi and knows his situation very well.
As Kachi led the group forward with high spirits, Xiaozhi checked the status of the system update. Two days had passed since the system update, and the progress bar finally crawled to 99% at a snail's pace.
The update is finally about to be completed. I really don’t know what earth-shaking changes will occur after the system update.
At the same time, Kachi led everyone to the altar under the Wera volcano. There were already a large number of people there, and the trainers and their fire-type Pokémon formed a long winding line that stretched all the way to the steps leading up to the mountain.
Miss Lizzie stood on the altar, and the aura of the island queen was fully displayed. "Hello everyone, today is the Vera Flame Festival that everyone has been looking forward to."
"In gratitude to the Wela volcano that gave birth to Akala Island, let us ignite this atmosphere and make it as hot as a raging fire!"
Before he finished speaking, the crowd's cheers rose and fell like surging waves. The shouts of "Vera, Vera" were like thunder, resounding through the sky, as if the earth-shaking eruption of a volcano was happening.
With a sincere heart, Miss Lizzie carefully took out a ring carved from rock from the depths of the altar amid thunderous shouts. The ring was like a dazzling crown, inlaid with several purple-red gems, sparkling with mysterious light.
She held the ring in both hands and gently put it on Katie's head.
In an instant, the Caterpie suddenly opened its eyes as if its potential had been stimulated. There seemed to be a raging fire burning in its pupils. It felt the surge of power and couldn't help but let out a loud bark in excitement.
"That rock ring is the Crown of Vera!" Kachi excitedly introduced it to everyone, "It is said that this crown is carefully carved from the lava of Vera Volcano. As long as Pokémon wear it, they will be as powerful as Vera Volcano!"
You know, at last year's festival, Kachi's Infernape had already worn the Crown of Vera, so naturally he respected it very much.
"Especially for Fire-attribute Pokémon, the effect is outstanding!" Dr. Kukui added.
According to Xiaozhi's understanding, this Vera's Crown is undoubtedly an attribute-enhancing item, and its enhancement effect on fire-type Pokémon is even more powerful.
"It seems that recently many trainers have heard about this and have come from far away just to get this crown for their Pokémon!" Lillie hugged Bai Gungun, her eyes flashing with excitement, and she was obviously very interested in this.
"Very good, let's go line up too!" Xiaozhi smiled and led everyone to join the long queue.
Time flew by, and soon it was Xiaozhi and his group's turn. In front of them was a little girl with a fire elf. After putting on the Vera's Crown, the fire elf's hair exploded and flames spewed out of its mouth.
After the little girl left, it was finally Xiaozhi's turn. Miss Lizzie looked at Xiaozhi and smiled, "Xiaozhi, you're here!"
"Please, Miss Lizzie!" Xiaozhi asked the two little guys at his feet to walk towards Miss Lizzie.
"May Mount Vera protect you forever!"
Just as Miss Lizzie was about to put the Vera's Crown on Litten's head, a black shadow suddenly jumped out and snatched the Vera's Crown away.
To be continued…
