Professor Sycamore handed Froakie's Poké Ball to Hu Bin with a gentle smile. "Here. Since Froakie has accepted you, he's your Pokémon now. Make sure you treat him well. This is his Poké Ball-I'm leaving him in your care! And remember to bring Froakie back to the Kalos Region to visit me!"
Hu Bin nodded and said earnestly, "Don't worry, Professor Sycamore. I'll take good care of Froakie!"
Professor Sycamore was still deeply reluctant to part with Froakie. At the laboratory, Froakie had always acted as a mediator and had helped him a great deal!
Under Professor Sycamore's guidance, Froakie had also become quite strong and learned plenty of powerful moves!
Seeing the reluctance in Professor Sycamore's eyes, Froakie jumped into his arms and hugged him in comfort!
Professor Sycamore gently stroked Froakie's little head. "Froakie, be good for your new Trainer! Work hard to get stronger, and grow into a handsome Greninja someday!"
Froakie nodded firmly, then jumped onto Hu Bin's shoulder!
Hu Bin smiled and stroked Froakie's little head. "Here's to getting along from now on!"
Froakie nodded, happily letting Hu Bin stroke his little head!
Meanwhile, Zhu Yan chose Fennekin, while the third-place finisher chose Chespin, getting exactly what they had hoped for!
The Speed Race had come to an end!
The organizers prepared a special celebratory banquet for everyone!
At the banquet, Hu Bin was undoubtedly the center of attention. Taking first place certainly came with prestige!
This time, Hu Bin let all his Pokémon out to enjoy the feast, except for Zeraora, who stayed in the Poké Ball. He would make it up to Zeraora with another feast later!
After all, openly letting Zeraora out in such a public setting would cause quite a stir!
Even without Zeraora making an appearance, Hu Bin's Pokémon were