Restarting

"The Double Battle Tournament is over, and Ash and the others have left."

"So, what should I do next?"

After completing his established goal, Bai Shi felt as if a shackle had been lifted, leaving him entirely relaxed.

Yet, a sense of emptiness and bewilderment followed right after.

He had no idea at all where his next step should lead.

Should he return to Twinleaf Town, follow in Ash and the others' footsteps to Veilstone City, or go somewhere else entirely?

"I've been busy training Pokémon lately, and I haven't had any time to make quick cash."

"I spent a portion of the money I saved up before."

"With my remaining savings, I probably won't be able to buy a decent house even if I go back to Twinleaf Town."

"Instead of that, I might as well keep traveling outside and return only when I've saved up enough money."

"When the time comes, I'll go all out in one step and buy a big villa to retire in."

After careful consideration, Bai Shi dismissed the idea of returning home in glory.

As for where he would go next, he hadn't quite decided yet.

He would make his final decision once he figured it out.

Bai Shi wasn't particularly anxious about this matter.

Instead, he wanted to stay in Hearthome City for a while longer.

In the battle against Electabuzz, Staravia could be said to have given it everything.

Throughout the entire match, it accumulated fairly heavy injuries.

It needed some time to recuperate and recover.

With Paul's example before him, he certainly wouldn't continue to push injured Pokémon to their limits.

Therefore, Bai Shi decided to go all the way.

He directly gave both himself and his Pokémon a little vacation.

He took his few Pokémon around to eat, drink,