After the match ended, the spectators who had once again witnessed Ho-Oh's miracle left the Nirvana Secret Realm in an orderly manner.
No one dared cause trouble at a time like this. Leaving aside Ho-Oh, which had vanished beyond the rainbow, the Three Legendary Beasts of the Legendary Beasts and the Master Level Ninetales who arrived afterward were enough to keep any ulterior motives firmly buried.
Meanwhile, Su Hao, who had already sparked widespread discussion and claimed headlines across every nation, quietly followed Liao Xingchen to the foot of a towering phoenix tree.
According to Liao Xingchen, this was Ho-Oh's usual residence.
Ho-Oh, which had just vanished beyond the rainbow, was also here.
"If you want to thank it, go ahead."
Liao Xingchen patted Su Hao on the back, then very consciously turned and left, giving Su Hao plenty of space to speak with Ho-Oh.
Although Su Hao's Tokiwa Power had healed Charizard and Vigoroth's injuries, he still intended to check on their condition again outside.
Vigoroth, in particular, had paid a far greater price than anyone else could see for fighting at full strength while its Ability was temporarily sealed. There was no room for carelessness.
"Alright."
Su Hao gave the departing Liao Xingchen a slight nod, then turned to look at Ho-Oh, perched upon a branch of the phoenix tree.
He had used thanking Ho-Oh for blessing Incineroar some time ago as an excuse to have Liao Xingchen bring him here.
In truth, aside from expressing his gratitude, he had other matters he wanted to ask Ho-Oh about.
Ho-Oh had sensed Su Hao's arrival from the start. No longer pretending to sleep, it descended from the sky and landed on a branch less than a meter above him.
Ho-Oh folded its rainbow-glimmering wings and lowered its gaze.
"Chosen