With the Aura Guardian incident resolved, Gary and his group's trip to Cameran Palace came to a successful end.
That woman Kido was beaten beyond recognition by passing members of the public who "left no names."
On top of that, the legal teams of Cameran Palace and the Overgrow Group jointly filed suit against her. Not only did the compensation bankrupt her, but she was also thrown in jail, leaving the world with one fewer "great" adventurer.
One final little episode remained: Queen Irene hoped Lucario would accept a knighthood and become Cameran Palace's guardian.
Just when everyone thought Lucario would gladly accept, Lucario shook his head and declined the queen's invitation.
"I've already given a part of my life to the kingdom. As for the rest of my life, which Sir Aaron preserved for me with his own life...
I want to go and see a different world.
Besides, surviving this time was largely thanks to that man."
With that, the battle-weathered warrior reverently dropped to one knee and looked at Gary. "May I follow you?"
Young Master Mao's lips curled up. "All right, but life won't be too easy once you're following me."
Lucario nodded firmly. You and Sir Aaron saved this life of mine. I will burn it to light the road ahead of you!
"Don't worry. I treasure your lives even more than you do yourselves." Young Master Mao nodded earnestly and took out a Poké Ball. "Welcome aboard, then, Lucario."
With everyone as witnesses, Gary took the loyal knight with him.
Although reluctant to part with Lucario, the queen graciously offered her blessing and entrusted him to Young Master Mao, hoping he would treat Lucario well.
With everything successfully resolved and the festival over, the New Year was drawing near. Ash and his group parted