Action over Words

What're you saying, Gramps?! I have my reasons!

There are so many strong Trainers on Pasio, unlike any I've met before!

And I don't wanna lose to them!

I wanna aim for the top here, too!

That's why I need Arceus to accept me!

What's so important about reaching the top? And what do you plan to do after Arceus accepts you?

I... I don't know, but...

You saw it too, right?

Lance went through so much, and awakened his arc suit!

His bond with Dragonite grew even stronger!

You're the one who's always saying we should walk toward the future together with Pokémon!

I haven't been doing it wrong, have I?

No, you haven't.

But Lance's Dragonite and your Volcarona might think differently, don't you think?

Volcarona feels the same way I do! I'm not pushing him too hard!

... ... ...

Words alone aren't getting my message across...

All right! I've made up my mind!

I'll also try to awaken MY arc suit... with Volcarona!

What?!

You too, Alder?

Indeed!

What is strength? And what does it mean to walk toward the future together with Pokémon?

I'll show you through actions instead of words!

Heh, sounds good to me!

You're challenging me, aren't you, Gramps.

Let's see who's stronger and awakens their arc suit first!

Benga, the next time we meet will be at the Arceus Cup.

Let's both go all out, each with our Volcarona!

A few days later...

I'd heard you're Alder's grandson...

And I must say, your strength and talent are just as impressive as his!

Heh, right?

With those skills, you might even outmatch Alder!

That said, strength can manifest in different ways.

Currently, of all the Trainers here on Pasio who are or were formerly Champions, Alder has the most experience.

His strength comes from that experience. It's not something that can be easily measured or compared to younger Trainers like us.

You might come out ahead in a contest of brute strength, but in a battle...

I don't really get all that complicated stuff!

Just battle me!

Meanwhile...

Alder was going around Pasio, teaching people about the importance of being with Pokémon, just like always...

Hey, hey! Alder! Who's stronger, you or a Neo Champion?

Yeah, who? Who?

I wonder... Hey, Cheren.

Care to lend me a hand?