Pokémon: I have no choice but to do this old thing?

"Coo, coo, coo coo?"

The night owl let out a questioning cry, breaking the tense atmosphere.

Its gaze swept over Zhang Jianying, and it immediately noticed the fruit pit he hadn't had time to put down, as well as the fruit reserve next to him that was clearly missing one.

The gentleness in the owl's eyes vanished instantly, replaced by a sharp and wary scrutiny, a low, warning growl emanating from its throat.

Clearly, it immediately realized that this uninvited guest was not only ungrateful for allowing it to temporarily escape the snowstorm, but had also stolen Ralts's precious food supplies.

It stepped forward, its broad wings slightly spread, exuding an undeniable sense of oppression.

Zhang Jianying came to her senses and realized her predicament.

He quickly put down the fruit pit, raised his hands to indicate he was harmless, and said in the gentlest and most apologetic tone possible, "I'm sorry! I was so hungry and freezing, I had no choice... I got lost and just wanted to stay here for the night to avoid the snowstorm. I meant no harm!"

The night owl stared at him, its wariness undiminished, but its aggression seemed to falter slightly because of Zhang Jianying's sincere apology and disheveled appearance.

It turned its body to the side, fully revealing the small figure behind it, as if to let Ralts see this "intruder" clearly.

Looking at that iconic sky-blue "bowl cut" hairstyle, a name exploded in Zhang Jianying's mind, making him exclaim again in surprise: "Hiss! A Shadowraven Ralts!"

"Ruru!?"

This sudden exclamation and intense emotional outburst, like a stone thrown into still water, startled the perceptive Ralts.

Ralts subconsciously used the Teleport skill, which she had not yet fully mastered, and in a flash, she appeared three to five meters outside the cave entrance.

However, it ultimately failed to master its superpowers, staggering backward a few steps upon landing and plopping down on the soft snow, kicking up a small cloud of snow mist.

"Gurgle!!"

The night owl reacted with lightning speed! It mistook Zhang Jianying's exclamation for some kind of threat, and its protective instincts instantly erupted!

Like a brown lightning bolt, it burst out of the tree hole, fully spreading its wings to completely protect Ralts behind it. Its eyes became incredibly sharp, filled with anger, and locked onto Zhang Jianying. A faint but dangerous white light began to gather on its body—a sign of the [Air Slash]!

The conflict escalated instantly!

Zhang Jianying's inner alarm bells rang, and cold sweat instantly soaked his back.

He knew full well how much of a misunderstanding his rashness had caused, and he understood that once the attack was launched, the fragile trust that had just been established would be completely shattered, and it might even lead to a fight to the death!

"Stop! I'm sorry! It's my fault! I got too excited! Look, I have no weapons and I don't pose any threat!" He quickly raised his hands higher and even spun around to show that he was harmless.

His voice was hoarse with urgency, "I just... I've never seen such special Pokémon before, and I lost control for a moment! Please believe me, I would never hurt you!"

Hearing his apologetic explanation and sensing the pure admiration (for Ralts' beauty) rather than malice in his words, Ralts, nestled under the wings of the Noctowl, slightly twitched her amber horn, which shimmered with a faint, breath-like light.

It cautiously poked half its head out, its ruby-like eyes timidly looking at Zhang Jianying.

"Raru..." (Chief Nighthawk, please don't be nervous... I can sense that he really meant no harm, I was just... startled.)

Upon hearing this, the white light that had gathered around the owl slowly dissipated, but its taut wings were still not completely relaxed.

It looked back at Ralts and let out a low, worried cry: "Hoo, hoo? hoo" (Are you sure? This human seems unstable; he even stole your berries.)

Ralts's little face showed a hint of embarrassment, but it still tried its best to express itself: "Ralts..." (My abilities are not enough... I can only sense emotions. He is flustered and apologetic, but he has no dark thoughts...)

It mustered its courage, gently tugged at the Noctowl's feathers, then slowly took a few steps forward, approaching the tree hollow again. It tilted its head back, gazing at Zhang Jianying with its penetrating eyes, gesturing towards the tree hollow as it tried to express, "Raru~ Raru!" (Are you a lost trainer? It's cold outside; you can rest here.)

Watching its adorable attempts to communicate and defuse the tension, and its willingness to show kindness even after being frightened, Zhang Jianying's tension and guilt transformed into a deep sense of tenderness and awe.

He crouched down, looking the little one in the eye, his voice unconsciously softening as if afraid to disturb a fragile dream: "Are you inviting me to stay? Thank you, little one. I'm so sorry I startled you."

"Ralu!" (Of course!)

Seeing that the other party seemed to understand her meaning and apologized sincerely again, Ralts immediately puffed out her little chest and put on a generous look of "I'm in charge here" in an attempt to dispel the last trace of tension.

"Pfft"

Zhang Jianying couldn't help but laugh out loud, his tense nerves finally relaxing. How wonderful! This was the world of his dreams, a world where humans and elves could communicate, tolerate, and coexist.

Seeing his smile, Ralts' horns seemed to shine even brighter. It turned to look at Noctowl, as if to say smugly, "See? He understands. He's a good person!"

The night owl finally let down its guard, gently flapping its wings with a helpless yet tender expression, the last trace of sharpness in its eyes turning into acceptance.

It silently walked to the cave entrance and once again used its broad body to block the cold wind, a gesture that clearly showed its attitude.

Having experienced this thrilling ordeal, from near-conflict to its eventual resolution, Zhang Jianying suddenly remembered his cheat ability. "If I can see berries, what about Pokémon?"

On a whim, he focused his gaze on the two "aboriginal" people in front of him.

【Nighthawk】

Sex: Male

Attribute: Normal + Flying

Characteristics: Tinted glasses

Skills: Air Slash, Hypnosis, Supernatural Power, Telekinesis, Reflection Barrier, Feather Perch, Lunar Power, Psychic Transfer, Slam, Noise, Dream Eater

Inherited Skills: Feather Dance, Black Eye, Agility, Divine Bird Strike, Storm

Ralts (Odd Color)

Gender: female

Attributes: Psychic + Fairy

Feature: Copy

Skills: Enchanting Voice, Shadow Clone, Telekinesis, Hypnosis, Shout, Absorbing Kiss, Teleportation

Inherited Skills: Black Eye, Immobilize, Fate Link, Shadow Sneak, Switcheroo, Magic Fire

"It really works!" Zhang Jianying felt a surge of excitement.

Although this is not a comprehensive guide, it is his first step in understanding and getting closer to these lives.

They are no longer just data in a game, but living beings with infinite possibilities!

Just then, with a "gurgle," Zhang Jianying's stomach rumbled again, sounding particularly clear in the quiet tree hollow.

Upon hearing this, Ralts blinked its ruby-like eyes. It looked at Zhang Jianying, then at the two remaining fruits (one mango and one pomelo), and a clear struggle appeared on its face.

This was the food it had painstakingly saved up under the protection of the Nighthawk Chieftain, prepared to cope with the most difficult times. It itself hadn't had a full meal in a long time.

However, seeing the pale face of the human boy before it and hearing the rumbling of his hungry intestines, Ralts' horn flashed again, as it clearly sensed the boy's true weakness and needs.

Kindness ultimately triumphed over the fear of food shortages.

It turned and trotted to the pile of grain reserves. After hesitating for a moment, it carefully picked up the mango that looked the fullest and was the last one, and handed it to Zhang Jianying.

"Raru!" (Here you go!)

Zhang Jianying was completely stunned. He looked at the shriveled yet incredibly precious fruit in front of him, and then at Ralts's pure, flawless eyes, devoid of any impurities.

He knew perfectly well that, for both wild animals and wild Pokémon, every bite of food meant a chance to survive in the harsh, freezing environment.

And he, an intruder who stole the other party's stored food, what merit did he have to receive such a generous gift from the other party?

His throat felt constricted, his eyes welled up, and he struggled to speak: "You...you really want to give it to me? You don't have much food left...what will you do if I eat it?"

He couldn't accept this overly heavy act of kindness with a clear conscience.

"Ralu~"

Ralts nodded vigorously, her eyes firm yet gentle, and pushed the fruit closer to him, as if to say, "It's okay, we can find more."

The Night Hawk at the cave entrance watched this scene and let out a low hum of approval, although a hint of worry about food supplies flashed in its eyes, but it respected Ralts' decision.

At that moment, Zhang Jianying felt an unprecedented shock and emotion, like a warm current washing over his frozen heart.

In this icy, snowy alien world, two Pokémon who had just met and were frightened by him were willing to generously share their last food, which was essential for their survival, with a stranger who had made a mistake and become an intruder.

He no longer refused, his hands trembling slightly as he accepted the heavy fruit, as if receiving an invaluable trust. He nodded emphatically, his voice heavy: "Thank you... I will remember this kindness."

He took a bite. Although the golden finger described it as a sweet fruit, it had a slightly astringent taste. Then, a complex and profound sweetness slowly spread across his taste buds, like a warm current, instantly flowing through his limbs and bones, and deeply nourishing his heart that had experienced countless coldness and death.

The taste of that fruit was unforgettable for him.