Pokémon: The Sims.

Chapter 198 Welcome home
We traveled from Unova to Hoenn.

This is a rather long road.

The distance was no less than when Wu Ge traveled all the way from Hoenn to Sinnoh.

Fortunately, Wu Ge has a very close relationship with this fellow fish enthusiast.

They sailed the ship day after day for months on end, and also delivered it directly to the port of Saiyou City.

Except for a two- or three-day stop in the Alora region to replenish supplies, they basically stayed at sea the whole time.

When we arrive in the Hoenn region.

This happened 30 years ago in the league's history.

When the fishing boat docked.

Wu Ge and Masked Meow disembarked from the ship carrying some local specialties they had brought from Alola.

The moment I disembarked.

Wu Ge and Masked Cat stood there, stunned.

Because an elderly man with white hair but still in good health appeared not far from them.

Beside the old man's legs was a lobster soldier.

"Uncle Tom, Lobster Soldier".

Wu Ge was the first to react, raising his hand and waving at the two onlookers.

Upon seeing Wu Ge's gesture.

Tom and the Lobster Soldier were stunned for a moment, staring at Wu Ge for a while, and then looking at the big cat behind him.

"Ahhhhh!!"

"hey-hey!!"

Tom and the Lobster Soldier opened their mouths wide and exclaimed in surprise.

At first, they didn't recognize Wu Ge and Masked Cat.

After all, when they parted ways, Wu Ge and Masked Cat were respectively Forest Lizard and New Leaf Cat.

And when they finally recognized him, they were incredibly excited.

They rushed over immediately and hugged Wu Ge tightly.

"Meow."

Masked Cat rolled its eyes at them, but couldn't help but smile.

Although it was a ten-year-old memory, Masked Cat still remembers it very clearly.

I remember singing and dancing with these two strange uncles when I was a child.

It's fair to say that the reason Masked Cat loves to sing so much is because it's heavily influenced by Tom and Soldier: Lobster.

"Lizard King! Long time no see! Hahaha, you've grown so big, it's unbelievable."

"hey-hey!"

popping.

Tom and the Lobster Soldier, one on each side, slapped Wu Ge hard.

"You guys really haven't changed at all since then."

Wu Ge couldn't help but grin.

Ten years have passed.

Tom's hair has turned quite a bit white.

But it seems that's all the change has made.

Apart from that, Tom and the Lobster Soldier didn't undergo any other changes.

Sometimes, not changing is a good thing.

"Masked Cat, come here, let Uncle Tom and the Lobster Soldier take a look."

Wu Ge reached out and pulled the masked cat behind him over.

"Oh~ this is Shin-chan~ I didn't expect her to be so beautiful now that she's grown up, like a young lady."

"Hehe~"

Tom and the Lobster Soldier looked at the big cat, shaking their heads in amazement.

That seemingly cute and silly kitten has changed so much after evolving.

"She was originally a girl."

Wu Ge sighed and raised his hand weakly to his forehead.

Having not faced this pair of lively characters for so long, he was starting to feel somewhat overwhelmed and unsure how to handle them.

"However, I'm relieved to see you all return in such a triumphant manner."

Tom reached out and patted Wu Ge's arm with both hands:

"I was a little worried when I asked Yezi to inquire about you and learned that you were heading north. It's good that you're back."

"hey-hey."

The lobster soldier nodded and then pointed north.

"Ah, yes, hurry home. Aunt Sora's legs aren't very strong these days. It's good that you've grown up and come back; you can help her a lot."

Tom only remembered after being reminded by the Lobster Soldier.

"Okay, I'll go back now."

Wu Ge nodded and gave them a bag of the local specialties he had brought back.

Tom and the Lobster Soldier peeled it open and immediately became very aggressive.

The specialties of the Alola region are very unique and precious.

"Remember to come visit the port often, I'll take you out to sea for some fun!"

"Hehe~"

Tom and the Lobster Soldier waved from behind.

Wu Ge and Masked Cat also bid them a temporary farewell.

Next.

Wu Ge and Masked Cat will stay in Caiyou City for a while.

I don't know exactly how long I'll stay.

It could take decades if it's long enough.

So, catching up with Tom and the Lobster Soldier can wait until later.

Right now, we need to go home first.

Walking on this road in Saiyu City, which wasn't exactly familiar to me.

Wu Ge was still a little excited.

It feels like bringing your adopted daughter home to meet your elders.

"Meow meow~"

Masked Cat didn't react in any particular way.

Looking around Saiyu City, it felt just like visiting a new city on a trip; there was nothing particularly special about it.

If I had to put it that way...
I'll be living here for a long time from now on.

She hoped the city could be more interesting.

For now, Masked Cat still quite likes this city.

Soryu City is a paradise of flowers and Pokémon.

The city includes the surrounding Rainbow Plain, Rainbow Forest, and Rainbow Mountains.
Almost everywhere is covered with all kinds of flowers, which attracts all kinds of Pokémon that love the fragrance of flowers.

Moreover, it is also a port city.

It is quite similar in style to Jihua City. However, its level of development and scale are not as good as Jihua City.

The biggest difference between the two places is probably the Pokémon in those places.

Although they are all mainly Bug, Grass, and Water type Pokémon, there are still some differences.

The Johto region is relatively small, and although there are a considerable number of Pokémon, the variety is not particularly rich.

The Hoenn region is large and rich in species, but half of it is water.

Moreover, Saiyu City is located on a small island surrounded by the sea.

Therefore, there are more Water-type Pokémon in Yoshinaga City, while there are relatively fewer Bug-type and Grass-type Pokémon.

"Meow?"

Masked Cat grabbed Wu Ge.

She pointed to a trainer who was watching them from the roadside.

More accurately, it was the Sceptile next to that trainer.

"Hmm? Oh, the Sceptile. It's well-bred. That must be a staff member of the Hoenn League. The Hoenn League is only a dozen kilometers away from Sayu City, and many members have simply settled there."

Wu Ge turned his head and glanced at the little lizard king, but didn't pay much attention to it.

That lizard king was 1.8 meters tall, slightly exceeding the standard for the encyclopedia, and could indeed be considered well-bred.

"Meow? (Really?)"

Masked Cat frowned and glanced at the Lizard King.

Then he looked at Wu Ge next to him.

Is this a species?
Masked Cat looked suspicious.

Is it true that someone who is much shorter than their father is considered 'well-bred'?
"Don't be so surprised. The Sceptile family just happens to be mainly distributed in the Hoenn region. You might see Sceptile Pokémon quite often when you go out for a stroll. You'll see then."

Wu Ge shook his head.

He could tell what the big cat was thinking from the masked cat's expression.

However, he couldn't explain it.

After watching more videos, Masked Cat will understand that Wu Ge is different from other Lizard Kings.

The lizard king she was seeing now was already considered quite good among the lizard kings.

"Meow."

Masked Cat nodded when it heard Wu Ge's words, but still took a few more glances at the short lizard king.

At the same time, I felt a little envious.

If Wu Ge had that height and ability, wouldn't I be able to realize my childhood dream?

Wu Ge had no idea about Masked Cat's outrageous filial piety.

Otherwise, they'd have to give him a talking-to before he even gets home.

Half an hour passed.

Wu Ge and Masked Cat stood at the entrance of the 'Peaceful Nursery'.

"Grandma is still taking care of those Pokémon."

Wu Ge sighed as he listened to the sounds coming from the backyard.

He remembered Tom saying that Sora's legs hadn't been feeling well lately.

In this situation, you should stop taking on jobs looking after other people's Pokémon.

Go knock on the door.

Wu Ge glanced at the big cat beside him.

He's so big now that he might scare Sora if he suddenly stands at the door.

Besides, even if Sora wasn't scared, he still couldn't squeeze in, so it's better for him to stay outside.

"Meow."

Masked Cat nodded and stepped forward.

knock knock.

There was a knock on the door.

However, it wasn't Sora's voice coming from inside the house, but another soft, weak voice.

"Meow~"

"Meow?!"

Masked Cat was taken aback and turned to look at Wu Ge.

"That's the kitten I told you about, Grandma's Pokémon. Don't let her small size fool you, she's two years older than you, so get along with her well."

Wu Ge grinned.

It seems that the cherubic cat is now a well-behaved child, and even knows to run over to open the door for its grandmother.

Click.

The handle was pulled open.

After opening the door, Snail Cat saw the two big guys outside and immediately bared its teeth, adopting a fighting stance.

"Skitty, who is that?"

Sora's voice came from the living room.

At the same time, the sound of cart wheels turning on the wooden planks could be heard.

then.

Wu Ge saw Sola come out of the living room in a wheelchair, wearing a pair of thick glasses.

"Mother-in-law."

Wu Ge lowered his eyes and sighed.

My mother-in-law must be ninety years old now, so it's normal that her legs and eyesight have deteriorated.

Unlike the cheetah.

"Ah, Lizard King, welcome home~"

Sora recognized the big guy outside the door at a glance; it was the little gecko she had raised for a few days back then.

"Grandma, how did you recognize me?"

Wu Ge waved his hand and asked curiously.

"The Lizard King is very famous. Your picture is even in the Alliance newspaper. I knew you were already so amazing just by looking at the bag on your back."

Sora spun the car wheels outwards, glancing at Masked Cat a couple more times:

Is this child your girlfriend?

No, this is my daughter.

Wu Ge shook his head and reached out to pat Masked Cat's head.

"I see. That makes sense. The Lizard King is a gentle child. He certainly wouldn't abandon babies who have been separated from their parents."

Sora didn't seem surprised by this.

They even imagined Masked Cat's past.

It's unclear whether the masked cat was impersonating Wu Ge from the past, but the little gecko baby secretly followed her home from the police station.

She glanced at the masked cat a few more times, her eyes filled with kindness and affection.

But she first went to Wu Ge, stretched out her arms to him, and spoke again:
"Welcome back, Lizard King."

"I am back."

Wu Ge knelt down and hugged him, calling out softly.

(End of this chapter)