"Trainer Heath, I'll work hard to get stronger, but I'm still not really ready to enter this Pokémon Contest. I think you're right. For such a serious competition, as a beginner, I still have a lot to learn!" Little Lugia fell silent for a moment, then looked up at Heath and spoke earnestly. Heath couldn't help feeling a little relieved. It seemed the little fellow had understood what he meant after all, which was a good thing. Otherwise, Heath could already imagine the sensation he would cause by taking Lugia to the competition.
After all, although photos of him going to the Vegetable Market with Lugia were already online, the problem was that many people still had their doubts. But if they entered something like a Pokémon Contest, they really would be exposed all too easily. Heath didn't want to find himself surrounded by a crowd of people with ulterior motives. That would be a tremendous hassle.
Heath felt that even Mr. Giovanni might be tempted then. Although Team Rocket was researching Mewtwo, any trainer with ambition would still find it hard to resist the allure of a Legendary Pokémon. Their appeal was off the charts. The only thing Heath could do now was keep a low profile while finding a way to send Little Lugia home as soon as possible.
Although the carefree Lugia couple had no objection to their silly child staying with Heath for a while longer, Heath would rather send Lugia home sooner than have Lugia stay with him every day.
"Sure. Would you like me to introduce you to a Coordinator, then?" Heath asked with a smile. As a chef, he had met quite a few customers, and he had known one such Coordinator back in Viridian City. Although she wasn't particularly famous, the lady