October 1, evening.
Under the moonlit sky,
Bruno shared the Hardness Secret with Li Wei and the others.
Everyone's Hardness Secret was different, he explained, but there were three key points.
For example, the conviction to cut through anything suited Ash perfectly.
Li Wei nodded thoughtfully. "Focus, selflessness, conviction."
Bruno smiled. "An excellent summary. Ash, just remember those three words."
Ash struggled to swallow his food, nodding repeatedly. "Yeah, got it!"
Bruno added, "Once I get back, I'll send you the digital version of my notes."
This Hardness Secret was only suitable for Fighting-type Pokémon-in their case, Lucario and Sirfetch'd.
The conviction to shatter anything that Bruno mentioned seemed to suit Sirfetch'd very well, too.
Still, Li Wei felt that Guardian Shield suited Sirfetch'd better, though learning this wouldn't hurt.
Watching Sirfetch'd work hard at playing the eagle, Li Wei had an idea.
He could organize everything into a booklet after he got back, then teach Sirfetch'd.
With the serious discussion over, Bruno brought up another equally serious matter.
"Where did you buy these Rage Candy Bars? I'd like to buy some more."
A man had to eat to keep going!
Food was important business, of course!
Without even realizing it, Bruno had already eaten over a dozen Rage Candy Bars.
"These are the best Rage Candy Bars I've ever had!"
"Go to the most popular stall tomorrow," Li Wei said. "That's the one. You'll spot it right away."
These Rage Candy Bars had been made by the Team Rocket Trio.
Li Wei couldn't say how authentic they were, but they certainly tasted good.
Even Cynthia, who normally refused to eat them, had eaten two big ones...
The next day's events soon passed.
Lorelei easily claimed first place in the speed event.
Lapras froze the entire surface of the