Elf: This little Mao is very different.

"Nohara City is not far ahead. Let's work harder. We'd better get there as soon as possible."

On the way to Nohara City, Xiao Mao, who had a strong physique, walked at the front of the team, encouraging Mei and Toruko behind him.

"I'm too tired. I really can't walk anymore!" As soon as Xiaomao finished speaking, Mei said to Xiaomao weakly.

"We are only a little bit away from Nohara City now, Mei, just keep trying." Xiao Mao looked at Nohara City which was vaguely visible ahead, and encouraged Mei.

"But..." After hearing Xiao Mao's words, Mei also wanted to refute, but in the end she didn't say it.

"Xiao Mao, why are you in such a hurry this time?"

Although Touko also felt a little tired, she could also continue to persevere, but she still felt a little confused about Xiaomao's urgent journey this time.

"I just want to get to Nohara City earlier." Xiao Mao shook his head and said.

"Is there any explanation?" After hearing Xiaomao's words, the smart Touzi realized that there must be some circumstances that she didn't know.

Mei also took this opportunity, together with Toruko, to look at Xiao Mao with questioning eyes.

"That's because during this period, Nohara City will hold the annual Bad Frog Festival. If we don't get to Nohara City early, we will probably have to wait until the Bad Frog Festival is over before we can challenge it."

Facing the two pairs of confused eyes of Mei and Toru, Xiao Mao explained after sighing.

"So that's how it is!" After hearing this, Touzi instantly understood Xiaomao's behavior.

"Xiao Mao, what is this Bad Frog Festival?"

Mei always grasped the key points that she liked. This time, she became interested in the Bad Frog Festival, so she asked Xiao Mao about it.

When Toruko heard Mei's question, she cast a curious look at her. It was obvious that she was also interested in this Bad Frog Festival.

“This is a bit of a long story.”

After sorting out his thoughts, Xiao Mao began to explain to Mei and Toruko.

“Nohara City is on the edge of a huge wetland called the Great Wetland.

The wetlands were once part of the sea, but the water was drained to form land. Here, people discovered many rare elves that can only be found in wetlands.

The large wetlands keep the summer climate cool, making it an ideal place for water-attribute elves to live.

Since Frog can only be found in Nohara City, he became the official mascot of the city."

Xiao Mao paused and continued, "The Bad Frog Festival is held by Nohara City for the Bad Frogs. At this time every year, the residents of Nohara City gather in the Great Wetland to hold a festival for the Bad Frogs to evaluate the appearance and fighting power of the Bad Frogs participating in the festival!"

"So this is the Bad Frog Festival!" After listening to Xiao Mao's explanation, Mei also had a certain understanding of this Bad Frog Festival.

"It's a pity that we didn't catch the bad frog!"

At this point, Mei's tone was filled with a hint of regret. From Mei's tone, it can be seen that she really wanted to participate in this Bad Frog Festival.

"By the way, does this celebration require a Frog trainer to participate?" Touzi asked a key question.

Similarly, Mei also looked at Xiao Mao with her eyes wide open at this moment.

"I don't know about that." Xiao Mao shook his head and said.

"Is that so?" Mei felt a little disappointed after hearing that Xiao Mao didn't know either.

"But I think the gym trainers in Nohara City should know. We can ask them when we go to challenge the gym."

Just when Mei was feeling lost, Toruko made a suggestion.

"Really?" Mei, who was originally a little disappointed, immediately raised her head after hearing Toruko's suggestion.

"The trainer of the Nohara Gym? He should know." Xiao Mao nodded, confirming Toruko's thoughts.

"What are we waiting for? Let's head to Nohara City!"

Mei now had lost all her previous decadent look and greeted Xiao Mao and Touzi with full energy.

"Uh... okay." Looking at Mei, who was originally exhausted but now has recovered her energy, Xiao Mao was a little speechless but still nodded.

Although Touko didn't say anything, she still had the same speechless expression as Xiaomao.

With the temptation of the Bad Frog Festival, Mei was full of energy on the way to Nohara City.

So Xiao Mao and his friends accelerated so urgently, and finally arrived at the entrance of the Pokémon Center in Nohara City in the evening of that day.

After Xiaomao and the other two rested for a night at the Pokémon Center in Nohara City, Mei, who was a little impatient, dragged Xiaomao and Toruko to the door of Nohara Gym the next morning.

"Let's go in quickly!" Mei was very anxious. After taking a look at the building in front of them, she pulled Xiao Mao and Touzi and walked into the gym together.

When Xiao Mao and the others just stepped into the gym, they saw a strong man with his upper body naked, who was exercising in the hall.

When Xiao Mao and the other two stepped into the gym, they were quickly discovered by this strong man.

"Excuse me, who are you?" The strong man stopped what he was doing and asked Xiao Mao and the other two.

"Hello, Mr. Yoshihiko, we are here to challenge the Nohara Gym."

Xiao Mao, who was standing in the team, recognized at a glance that the strong man in front of him was Yoshihiro, the trainer of Nohara Gym, so after saying hello, he explained his purpose.

"You're here to challenge the gym!" After hearing Xiao Mao's explanation, Ji Xian's eyes lit up: "Welcome to my Nohara Gym!"

"By the way, I still don't know your names?"

After knowing that Xiaomao and the others came to challenge the gym, Jixian's attitude towards Xiaomao and the other two changed drastically. He even took the initiative to ask Xiaomao and the others' names.

"I'm Xiao Mao from the Kanto region!"

"My name is Mei, and I'm from the Unova region."

"I'm Touzi, also from the Unova region."

Xiao Mao and the other two did not hide anything and directly gave their names.

"Hello, Xiao Mao, Mei and Touko, welcome to challenge my gym!" After knowing the names of Xiao Mao and the other two, Yoshihiko greeted them with a smile.

"Uncle?" After hearing Yoshihiko's address, Mei and Toruko looked at each other in confusion.

Xiao Mao had expected this, so he wasn't surprised.

"I'm sorry, I'm a rough man, so..."

After seeing the strange behavior of Mei and Toru, Yoshihiko immediately revealed a slightly awkward smile.

"It's okay." After listening to Yoshihiko's explanation, Mei and Toruko also accepted it.

"Then let's get back on track. Who among you wants to challenge the gym?"

After a brief incident, Jixian brought the topic back on track.

"Naturally, all three of us challenged!"