Pokemon Speechless

Linchun City is a city built on the forest. It is surrounded by forests on three sides. It is one of the oldest and most important cultural, artistic and tourism cities in the capital. Therefore, the forest surrounding Linchun City is also called Linchun City. Chun Forest, the forest extends all the way to the urban area, and is lush and vibrant everywhere.

This city has a beautiful environment and charming scenery. With its gorgeous buildings, parks and vast green spaces, it ranks first as the most livable city in the Johto region. The wide river divides the city into two, and the houses spread out from the inner city to the outer city. The architectural styles are diverse, giving this city with green mountains and clear waters an ancient and solemn color. Half of Linchun City is covered by green space composed of gardens, lawns, parks, and woods. No matter where you look in the city, you will always see bright trees and flowers within sight, even in every home. Every household will plant some flowers and plants on the balcony for passers-by to enjoy.

The residents of Linchun City also cherish these greens, so few people directly engage in elf battles in the city. For those high-spirited trainers, a large battle area was specially built in Linchun City. Whether it's fighting or training, it can only be done here.

Linchun City is also the music capital of the Johto region. Walking in this city, street performers with musical instruments can be seen everywhere. Sometimes some musical instruments are provided for free - such as drums, electronic keyboards, saxophones, etc. On the roadside, give pedestrians free rein.

And now, Ling and Shinji happened to encounter an idle violin and electronic keyboard on their way to Linchun Gym. Her eyes suddenly lit up and she turned to look at Shinji. Although she didn't say anything, Shinji One look and he understood what she meant.

He sighed impatiently. After all, Ling had already watched many street performances before that, but he couldn't bear to refuse to see her disappointed expression, so he finally compromised: "There is only one song."

In fact, Shinji was also quite curious about Ling's level of music. Although he didn't have much enthusiasm for music, he had a little understanding of music appreciation.

"Yes -!" After receiving permission from his companion, Ling immediately took off his crossbody bag and gave it to Shinji for safekeeping. He ran to the violin, picked it up and played it a few times, tuned it and then tried the feel again. He took a deep breath and sang " "Praise of Love" tilted out, and the soft melody was like a river behind them, gurgling through people's hearts, seeming to soothe all scars, attracting passers-by to stop and watch.

Then soon, an old woman in a purple dress who still had charm walked out of the crowd and sat in front of the electronic keyboard. Her posture seemed as if what she was visiting was not an electronic keyboard, but an expensive grand piano. generally.

As soon as the old woman's hand moved, Ling knew that she was not an ordinary person. The insertion of the piano was not abrupt at all, but instead enhanced the melodiousness of the violin. Ling's hand never stopped, turning his head to look at the old woman. Unexpectedly, Why do I always feel that she looks familiar? She happened to look back. The two of them looked at each other and smiled. Ling suddenly changed the tune, and the old woman also changed the chords. Outsiders might only be able to tell that these two people were composing music. It was a quarrel between wives, but an insider could tell that the two of them were simply competing. This change lasted for a long time, and finally Ling chose to end with a long note, and the piano sound stopped immediately.

Ling put the violin back in its place and curtsied towards the old woman.

This is respect for an elder whose musical attainments are much higher than his own.

Although there has never been any dialogue, the music is always connected, as is the emotion contained in the music.

The old woman put a lot of thoughts into the sound of the piano, and then conveyed this mood to the audience through the medium of music. This is a level that Ling is far from reaching. After all, she did not use music as a medium. As her everything, but just the spice of life.

Then the audience gradually began to applaud. The old woman nodded slightly and smiled at Ling. Then the two stood side by side and bowed. This impromptu performance was finally over. The crowd gradually dispersed, and a few faint words could still be heard: "As expected of Ms. Asuka."

Only then did Ling remember why the old woman in front of her looked so familiar to her just now.

——Asuka Aomori, the leader of the Linchun Gym and a well-known pianist, founder and principal pianist of the Linchun Orchestra, the only band in the world.

"I didn't recognize you before. I'm very sorry, Master Asuka." Ling took the bag from Shinji and bowed to Asuka Aomori, "I am Ling from Futaba Town in the Sinnoh region, and I am currently challenging the Johto Alliance. .”

Shinji also introduced himself: "I am Shinji from the Veil City in the Sinnoh region, Ling's companion, and I am challenging the Johto Alliance with her. This time I came here with her to challenge the Linchun Gym. .”

"I know," Asuka Aomori smiled. Although the words in her mouth were directed at the two of them, her eyes never left Ling. "You have the aura of strangers in your body, but you are challenging In front of Linchun Gym, I wonder if you would like to have a cup of afternoon tea with me?"

Shinji was a little dissatisfied. In his opinion, there was nothing more important than challenging the gym. However, when he was about to refuse, Ling stopped him and winked playfully: "Wonderful afternoon, don't eat a piece." The chocolate cake is such a shame, not to mention this is an invitation from the owner of Asuka Hall?"

"...Whatever you want." Shinji snorted coldly, turned away and stopped talking, but Ling understood that this was his way of compromising, and shrugged towards Asuka Aomori in embarrassment.

Asuka Aomori is now in her 60s. She has also traveled and won the league championship. She has traveled to countless areas, and then returned to Rinchun City, her hometown. Whether as a trainer or as a gym leader, she has met countless boys and girls, and there is no shortage of trainers like Shinji who pursue powerfulness - most of them rejected her invitation, but people like Ling , it was the first time she saw him - even during the journey, she did not forget to enjoy life and love music, which even affected her traveling companions.

Just like now.

The blue-haired girl was sitting on the sofa, holding a cup of chocolate in both hands and squinting her eyes. There was a plate on the table in front of her with some cake crumbs in it. She looked happy; the purple-haired boy tilted his head and leaned against it. On the glass window, he held a cup of black tea in one hand with an expressionless expression. He occasionally glanced at the girl sitting next to him, and then quickly looked away.

How could Asuka Aomori not see the importance of girls to him?

"Your violin is very good." In the silence, Asuka Aomori finally spoke first.

Ling Wenyan immediately put down his cup and sat upright: "It is far inferior to your accomplishments on the piano, Master Asuka. Although I have dabbled in various musical instruments, they are not outstanding. Your evaluation is really …”

This is not a lie. In her own opinion, her level is not even qualified to be on stage. ——After all, she didn’t completely regard music as her hobby. She might love it, but she didn’t pay much for it.

"You don't have to belittle yourself. Most people are obsessed with elves now, and many elves have innate talents in music. This talent allows them to play beautiful music, so they are willing to play music by themselves. There are very few people who pay attention to and even hone their skills. It is precisely because of this that the Linchun Orchestra has become a unique band in the world. So you are very special." Even if Asuka Aomori doesn't know Ling's thoughts, she still knows She is very clear about the general level of music in the world, and the violin she played just now is completely outstanding.

Ling was stunned for a while before he realized that probably most people in the world have never even touched a musical instrument.

In the end, she bent down and saluted Aomori Asuka: "Thank you for the compliment."

"I'm looking forward to the battle with you," Asuka Aomori looked at the boy and girl in front of her, and then spoke to Shinji, "I can tell, although it's very faint, that you also have the aura of music in you. Have you learned it before?"

"Yes..." Shinji hesitated for a while, then nodded, "I learned a little guitar with my brother when I was young, but I never touched it again after we started traveling."

"This is also very good. People who have studied music can always feel something more than others. In terms of music, there are some things that can only be done by humans, and elves cannot do it. It's a pity... ..." Asuka Aomori's voice was very soft, so soft that the two of them could hardly hear what she said. However, after a while she chuckled and stood up, "Thank you for giving me a pleasant afternoon tea time, even this time I'm asking you, please come with me to Linchun Gym."

This was completely considered superior treatment. Ling and Shinji quickly stood up and followed Asuka Aomori.

Linchun Gym is located in the center of Linchun City. It is a landmark building in Linchun City. The approximately hemispherical exterior wall of the gym is entirely made of glass. However, when you step into the gym, you will be greeted by the crowds and countless plants. It will make you think that you are in the wrong place - because at the same time as an alliance-certified gymnasium, Linchun Gymnasium is also a greenhouse for tourists and citizens to visit. At a glance, different varieties of precious plants are carefully cared for. You can clearly see the outdoor sky through the glass curtain wall, and after walking to the end and passing through the automatic door, you arrive at the real Linchun Gym - an open-air grass field.

Asuka Aomori stood dignified and virtuous on one side, but she had an aura that could not be ignored. Despite her age, Ling and Shinji did not dare to underestimate her. ——An old gym leader often means rich experience. She may have seen more league champions than Ling and Shinji have seen trainers combined.

Shinji was the first to take the challenger's seat.

Ling sat on the bench and looked at him. For some reason, even though it was not her who was playing, she felt a rare sense of anxiety and uneasiness. She suddenly said: "Shinji...!"

Shinji turned his head and looked at her. She looked into his eyes, and her head suddenly became empty. She swallowed back all the cheering words she was going to say, and her beating heart gradually calmed down.

His eyes said: Ling, don't worry, I will win.

Then I believe, I believe you will win.

The referee stood beside the center line of the field and said: "Now let's start the gym competition! There are three elves used, the gym trainer and the challenger. When one of the two elves loses the ability to fight, The game is over! The challenger attacks first! Only the challenger can replace the Pokémon during the game. Gym trainers cannot exchange Pokémon."

"Even after a wildfire burns, grass will be the first to regenerate. Their roots are rooted in the ground. As long as the roots are not destroyed, the grass will continue to grow." Asuka Aomori said as she took out a Poké Ball and threw it out, " Come on, Shuttlecock Flower!"

"The first battle at Linchun Gym is enough for your actual combat training." When Shinji said this, Ling knew who he was going to send, but indeed, its basic skills had been trained solid enough in that month. What is lacking now is actual combat.

"Charmander, prepare for battle!"