Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game.

Xianbu nodded firmly: "Buyi!"

Experience and Xia Chen kept me trapped in my comfort zone, spoiling me into becoming so dependent.

From this day forward, I will abandon my past experiences!

…………

Xia Chen, who had accompanied Eevee all the way to the present, also understood Cynthia's meaning. Although he didn't feel as much fear as Eevee, he also understood the importance of this issue.

After thanking Cynthia, he said to Sylvanas, "I'll occasionally give you some pointers in future battles."

Xianbu naturally nodded in agreement.

After pointing out the biggest problem, Cynthia also pointed out some small details that the two Pokémon and Xia Chen had not noticed during the battle.

It was so small that Xia Chen hadn't even noticed it.

But he understood that details determine success or failure, and he remembered each and every one of these details.

With the issue of Sylvanas resolved, the next step is Milotic.

In Cynthia's view, the problem with Milotic, who is more malleable, is not as serious as that with Sylveon, who has already developed a path dependency.

After discussing various issues, Cynthia added, "When you have time, learn more from my Milotic."

For some reason, Milotic, who had been listening attentively, lowered its head and fell silent after hearing this.

However, in the end, he nodded in agreement.

The morning's practical exercise and explanation session was a one-off event, since their main purpose for coming here was archaeology.

After healing the two elves, Xia Chen and Cynthia entered the ruins again a little after nine o'clock.

……

With yesterday's experience, Xia Chen was much more skilled this time, and Xilona was satisfied with Xia Chen's improved technique.

In two hours, the two had basically explored the above-ground part of this small ruin.

In addition to the items discovered yesterday, the new discoveries included some inscriptions, bronze artifacts used for sacrifices, and a poem with incomprehensible text.

The reason why it can be identified as poetry even though the characters are incomprehensible is mainly because the characters are elegant and the writing style is different from that of inscriptions on steles.

Since the inscription was not easy to take with her, this was taken back by Cynthia as a substitute to study the history of the Jadeite Washing.

Since Cynthia's plan was to explore the surface part of the ruins today, and she had already achieved her goal in the morning, she did not continue with the second day's progress in the afternoon. Instead, she guided Xia Chen's Pokémon in their second battle.

Logically, Xia Chen should have sent Kirlia and Zoroia, whose strengths were not far apart.

But once the battle begins, the little fox will inevitably reveal her true form, and the secret of her ghost form will be exposed to Cynthia.

Xia Chen hesitated for a long time, and finally...

Chapter 209 Zoroia, Give Her a Live! (4k Two-in-One)

Xia Chen has always reminded himself not to view the world with a stereotypical perspective.

Whether it's an elf or someone you know from anime or games.

With the world line shifting, no one can guarantee that it will still be within their own perception.

This is a lesson he learned after discovering that Mingyi had become his childhood sweetheart.

Following this logic, even if the person in front of you is Cynthia, you shouldn't tell her about Zoroah.

Ma Xiu knew there was no other way, since Soroya had been reincarnated right in front of her, and she couldn't just use hypnosis to make her forget, could she?

But from another perspective, if we don't view the world with stereotypes, then how should we view it?

Naturally, I'll use my usual judgment to get to know them.

Although I've only met Cynthia a few days ago, claiming to know her well would only make me seem overconfident and superficial.

However, judging from the details and aspects of their daily interactions, Xia Chen has always felt that Sister Zhu Lan takes good care of him.

Sincerity can never be faked, and Xia Chen understands this even more after gaining superpowers.

Her every action, even the smallest gesture, made Xia Chen feel that he understood Shirona a little better—that she had goodwill towards him.

Moreover, having already reached the pinnacle, she has no need to act for personal gain.

So Xia Chen finally decided to reveal this secret that had been hidden in his heart for so long.

This reflects his confidence in his own judgment, and even more so, his trust in Cynthia.

Pulling himself out of his thoughts, Xia Chen looked at Xilona and said seriously, "Sister Zhulan, I have something to tell you next, but please don't be afraid."

Cynthia was somewhat confused; what in this world could possibly frighten her?

The two dragons from different time periods appear and start fighting?

Giratina is back from the Reverse World?

But Xia Chen's serious expression made Xilona a little nervous.

She guessed gravely, "Which legendary Pokémon is about to awaken? Palkia? Dialga? It couldn't be Giratina, could it?"

Xia Chen: "."

There's no need to be so serious.

Forget it, I'm not going to use any more memes.

…………

Clearing his throat, Xia Chen said, "That's right, my Zorua is a bit special."

Cynthia was surprised that Xia Chen, who had discovered Eevee's new evolution, would use the word "special," indicating that it must truly be quite special.

Xia Chen didn't keep them in suspense and called over Soroya, who was standing nearby.

"Zorua, quickly transform for me. No, transform for Sister Zhulan and let me see."

"Yo~"

The little fox walked over timidly. Accustomed to wearing a mask, she was suddenly asked to show her true appearance in front of people other than Xia Chen and her friends, and she was a little shy for a moment.

However, she has been very comfortable with Cynthia and Lucario these past few days, so she is not afraid.

Transformation is an innate ability of the Zoroan race. They don't even need to expend much energy; with a thought, a faint gray mist envelops the little fox's form.

The next instant, the gray mist dissipated, and the dark gray Zorua vanished.

Instead, there was an adorable little fox, pure white with ears and tail that gradually turned a pale cherry pink.

Most peculiar of all were the hair-like or flame-like vapors rising from the top of her head.

The perceptive Cynthia immediately sensed that this was something formed from a power filled with ghostly energy.

Although Xia Chen's reminder had given Cynthia some mental preparation.

But seeing Zoroya actually perform a magical transformation into a fox right in front of her, she couldn't help but be somewhat shocked.

There's even a form of Zoroa like this?

He's really good at hiding things.

Cynthia wasn't too surprised that she and her champion-level Pokémon hadn't noticed anything unusual about Zoroa.

Firstly, they hadn't even considered that possibility, and naturally, they wouldn't idly do something as impolite as probing and sensing the aura of other people's spirits.

Secondly, as a talent that the Zoroia race relies on for survival and is proud of, the Zoroia have extremely strong transformation abilities, especially when it comes to objects that are exactly the same in appearance, only with different skin.

If Xia Chen hadn't spoken up, and Soloa hadn't fought, they might not have discovered it even after another month.

But to be fair, Zoroah's new skin is actually quite good-looking.

Cynthia carefully observed the timid little fox who had shed her disguise, and her eyes showed amazement.

The original Pizoroa wasn't unlovable, but its dark color scheme inevitably gave it a gloomy feel.

But the little fox with its white skin and pinkish hue is really beautiful.

But tsk, aren't all of Xia Chen's fairies the cute, pink and tender type?

…………

After being amazed, Cynthia was also somewhat moved.

She had noticed Xia Chen's hesitation earlier, and at the time she thought it was a matter of choosing a battle spirit, but she didn't expect it to be something like this.

She didn't know the origin of this Zorua, but she knew it wasn't any known regional form of Zorua.

Having experienced countless trials, Cynthia deeply understands the preciousness of the little fox.

Special Pokémon like Snorlax and Onix, which exist in history, caused a sensation worldwide upon their emergence.

Ordinary people can never imagine the obsession that so-called Pokémon collectors have with rare Pokémon.

It's not about the money anymore. They're capable of stealing, robbing, and any despicable, dark, and unscrupulous thing they can do, since it's not their hands that get dirty.

In the face of a unique Pokémon like Snorlax, even the pseudo-legendary Shiny Pokémon pale in comparison, like fireflies in the bright moon.

This special Zoroar, which looks like it has the Ghost attribute, is undoubtedly among them.

And a precocious and intelligent boy like Xia Chen actually told me this secret.

This is undoubtedly a sign of great trust.

A strange sense of joy rose in Cynthia's heart that she herself did not realize. She squatted down and stroked the cute little fox, then looked up at Xia Chen.

"By the way, you didn't tell anyone else about this, did you? You did the right thing. It would be very dangerous if others knew about this."

Cynthia subconsciously excluded herself from the category of "others".

Xia Chen was a little embarrassed. "Uh, Ma Xiu knows that too."

Cynthia: "."

Okay, never mind.

Xia Chen coughed lightly and explained, "The main reason is that when Soroya was reborn in its current ghost form, Ma Xiu was right next to it."

It turned out

The gloom that had just appeared in Cynthia's heart was immediately dispelled; there is a big difference between being proactive and being passive.