Pokémon: Hard work pays off, moves can be upgraded infinitely.

In the forest on the outskirts of the city.

Under a tall tree.

The paper bag containing the sandwich lay overturned in the shade of the tree, and drops of blood dripped from the broken branch, soaking the bag.

"Popo!?"

"Ugh!!"

Upon seeing the familiar figure, both Mu Yun and Unicorn Worm's pupils trembled.

Because at this moment, Popo's condition is not good, or rather, it's very bad.

Bobo, its feathers disheveled, lay motionless on the ground not far from the paper bag.

On his left wing, a bloodstained branch was piercing his skin from top to bottom.

Blood flowed down the verdant branches, staining the feathers on its chest red, and also staining the earth red.

"Popo!!"

Mu Yun quickly stepped forward and carefully examined Bobo's injuries and condition.

Perhaps because the injury hadn't been long, or perhaps because Mu Yun arrived in time, Bobo wasn't completely unconscious.

But he could only barely open his heavy eyelids to look at Mu Yun.

"Pop~~"

The once vibrant calls have now been replaced by barely concealed exhaustion.

As his blood gushed through his veins, Bobo felt as if he were dreaming, dreaming that before going to Pidgeot's heaven, he met the person he most wanted to see.

"Hang in there, Popo!!"

..............................

In a daze, the sound became more and more blurred, and the drowsiness grew stronger. In his dream, Bobo seemed to review his short and ordinary twenty-odd days of bird life, as if a revolving lantern had been lit.

He never saw his parents when he was born. According to his fellow Bobo, the Bobo people in the neighborhood only give birth but do not raise their children because of food competition, and they rely entirely on themselves for survival.

So he doesn't blame his parents, since everyone does it this way, and he's not an exception.

However, at night, when the moonlight and lamplight shone on him, he would sometimes envy human cubs who were loved and pampered by adults and did not have to worry about food for the next day.

But it only happens occasionally; after all, when you're hungry, it's better to go to bed early.

until,

The human holding the sandwich appeared before him.

He had never seen such delicious food. It was so delicious that his stomach, which could usually endure a day and a night without food, was now sending frantic signals to his brain to make him want to eat just from the smell.

So he put on the fiercest expression he had ever made, and flew over with all his might and at the fastest speed.

He was determined to eat that sandwich, even if it meant being killed by humans, he had to get a bite!

Fortunately, the ending wasn't as bad as he thought. The human was very kind. Even though he was fierce when he rushed over and was subdued by the other party to the point of being unable to resist, the other party didn't hold it against him and gently gave him a sandwich. The price for wanting more later was simply to fly with the big bug for a while.

What kind of condition is that?

He's the fastest Popo, able to escape unscathed from stones thrown by three human cubs!

But on that very day, as he was eating, he suddenly found the meaning of life.

No longer worrying about what to eat the next day, but becoming more agile and flying faster, as long as he can be fast enough that big bugs can never hit him, that person will always appear on warm afternoons and gently caress him.

Therefore, he left his neighborhood and went to the unfamiliar and remote suburbs, finally finding a suitable place to train.

He flew and dodged desperately, but still made a mistake and his wing was pierced.

The moment he landed, he remembered what an old man had said: a bird with broken wings is like a fruit without flesh—it's all trash, with no tomorrow...

Is there no tomorrow...?

That seems like a good idea, but I wonder what that human and the giant insect will think when they see I didn't come?

Do you think about yourself?

Like that old, dilapidated pavilion, it will be forgotten forever...

..............................

"Popo, Popo!!"

In a daze, Bobo heard a familiar call in his ear, which sounded a bit like the voice of that handsome, gentle human.

If he were a female Bobo, he thought he would absolutely love that voice.

Unfortunately, he is not like that. Males and males are like fruits without flesh; they have no tomorrow.

"Ugh~~"

Why is there the sound of a big bug? Isn't the Eagle Kingdom supposed to only have things it likes? Do I like big bugs?

How is that possible?!

But I don't really dislike it...

However, if we meet again in the Kingdom of Pidgeot, I will definitely give them a piece of my mind!

snort!

You keep calling me a crybaby, a greedy, silly bird. Do you really think Bobo has no temper?

"Doctor, how is Bobo?"

In a daze, he heard that gentle voice again, but this time it was full of concern and anxiety.

..............................

"Don't worry, it's just a simple puncture wound, no bone damage. Chansey has already used Life Drop and Healing Wave, the wound is basically healed, just go back and rest for a night."

A well-proportioned female nurse in a pure white uniform spoke in a relaxed tone.

She had seen this kind of injury many times before. Every summer, many mentally challenged high school students would bring their injured elves over.

"lucky~~"

Beside her, Chansey, wearing a white nurse's cap, gently patted Mu Yun's arm, indicating that there was no need to worry.

"However, we need to be more careful next time we train. If we injure a bone, it will be much more difficult to recover."

Perhaps because of the high level of overall modeling of Mu Yun, the nurse did not show the harsh tone she used to use when scolding children, but spoke relatively gently.

"Oh, and remember to show your Elf ID when you pay. With your student status, you can get a 50% discount on treatment fees."

"Um, sister, what if we don't have an elf certificate?" Mu Yun asked cautiously.

In his haste, he forgot that treatment for unregistered spirits is very expensive, and many small hospitals don't even accept unregistered spirits.

After all, wild Pokémon are everywhere. If you just pick one up, treat it, and then run away without paying, the hospital will suffer a huge loss.

This is not a joke; these are real cases that have occurred in various places.

"Wild!?"

The nurse raised an eyebrow. If it weren't for the fact that the model was indeed pleasing to the eye, and the fact that the nurse called her "sister" made her feel all tingly, she would have really lost her temper.

Damn it, I was so tempted by a man's good looks that I forgot about the pre-medical check-up registration certificate.

"Uh, he's semi-wild. I was planning to tame him." Mu Yun scratched his head awkwardly.

The hospital rules are clear: unauthorized treatment of unregistered spirits will result in a fine if discovered.

With his senses returning, Mu Yun realized the inappropriateness of his actions.

Even if he had to choose again, he would still be eager to save Bobo...

But we will definitely find a good solution first, so as not to cause trouble for the kind people.

"Honestly, kids these days are always causing trouble!"

The nurse complained, and as she spoke, she reached out and ruffled Mu Yun's hair, pinching his cheek as she pulled her hand back.

I finally got to touch a handsome guy!

Nice!!

Mu Yun, unaware of the nurse's inner thoughts, did not resist. After all, she was worried about him potentially having his salary docked, so what was wrong with touching his head and pinching his cheek?

This isn't Motou Village, so he doesn't care.

"Fine, since my sister is kind-hearted, she brought your unicorn in to register it. The treatment fee can be paid on his behalf. This one can't be left without a registration certificate either."

After touching her head, the nurse was satisfied and offered a solution.

"lucky~~"

Chansey didn't understand these complicated matters. Seeing that Mu Yun's hair was a mess because of her trainer, she took small steps forward and gently tidied it up.

Pinkish skin, soft touch, rounded body, gentle expression, careful movements...

Family, Chansey is an angel!!

I've made up my mind, I definitely want to get one if I have the chance!

"What are you standing there for? Come in and pay!"

"Hey, you're here, sister!"