Pokémon: Trainers Returning from Monster Hunter

"I just came to pick up my suitcase, and I'll give you the move learning device while I'm at it!"

Inside the living room.

Gadria sat on the Snorlax sofa, stubbornly arguing her case.

However, Oreki didn't believe a single word she said!

Who would be a kind person dressed in all black, hiding in the bushes of a yard, to come and get something late at night, only to be mistaken for a thief and beaten up by a Pokémon?

However, considering that the other party actually had a move learning device prepared, let's not make a fuss about it.

I glanced at the coffee table, where two brand-new skill learning devices were placed.

"The suitcase is over there, take it yourself, I haven't touched it."

Pointing to the dining table, Oreki said.

Upon hearing this...

Caldelia, on the contrary, was somewhat surprised and uncertain.

Is that all?

Wearing black clothes, he clearly didn't look like someone who was up to no good.

Are you sure you don't want to beat yourself up?

"What kind of expression is that?"

Oreki was speechless.

Why are they all so strange?

Let's have some normal people and Pokémon instead!!

—The two outside still haven't decided who's the winner!

Seeing that Oreki Makoto didn't intend to beat her up, Cattleya breathed a sigh of relief but also felt a little lost.

?

No, why do I have this feeling?

He shook his head violently, banishing the inappropriate emotions from his mind.

With a determined look, Gadriya asked the question she had been most eager to know for the past two days.

"Um... what's your relationship with Zhu Lan?"

"Childhood sweethearts."

Oreki answered immediately.

"Oh, so it's just... what?! Childhood friends??"

Cattleya cast a "freeze spell," leaving her sitting frozen in place.

Only one sentence kept playing in my mind.

It turns out I was the third party...

Caldelia left, absentmindedly carrying her two large suitcases.

Even after she bumped into a streetlight on her way out, she didn't respond when Oreki reminded her to be careful.

Was I too blunt?

Looking at the two little ones who had stopped short of a draw, Oreki stroked his chin and asked.

"Chiru".

Kirlian, with a serious face: It's better to be straightforward.

Oreki nodded. "As expected of my Aibo, she has good taste!"

Take another look at Tire Cat.

"Meow (ԅ(´﹃｀ԅ)…"

Hot jade, hehe…

Okay, then it's fine.

Eh!

Suddenly, Oreki remembered the scene of being ambushed by Tireyon that morning.

Since that's the case, then I'll join in too!

Sneak attack!

Telepathy!

Use the [Chef's Gift (Intermediate)]!

"Meow... Meow?!"

Meow! What the hell is coming in again?!

...

...

The next evening.

Coralz City, Pokémon Shopping Center.

Oreki walked out of the automatic door, his heart bleeding.

Good news: We've acquired a large incubator big enough to hold the ore.

Bad news: I just withdrew all the tips from "PikaPika" and even lost a lot of money.

In the words of the salesperson, "I'm sorry, sir, this specific size of incubator cannot be mass-produced, so the price is a bit higher."

"Please, is it just a little higher?! That's three times the original price!"

Oreki felt heartbroken, but there was nothing he could do.

Last night's events taught him that even the legendary Lava Dragon of the New World couldn't withstand the continuous absorption of its essence by Tire Meow and the ore.

Although he is a researcher, he should be more rigorous.

However, based on the information currently available...

The energy loss in the Lava Dragon Gem was likely caused by Tire Meow and the ore.

Even the intense heat that Newleaf Meow felt during its evolution, and its unusually large height after evolution, could very well be related to the Lavasioth Gem.

After all, if you really want to say what the difference is between Tire and Kirlia, then...

The only thing it does is stick to the Lava Dragon Jade every day.

then.

At Tire Cat's insistence, the Hot Jade Stone was given to her.

Purchase an incubator for the ore that looks like a Pokémon egg.

From then on, they kept to themselves and did not interfere with each other.

All I can say is that the jealousy-inducing Direcat is still going strong.

Oreki suspected that if he didn't agree, it might "accidentally" get hit by the ore.

—The struggle for the crown prince position has always been like this!

Are you satisfied now?

Looking at Tilley's smile, which was even harder to suppress than an AK, Oreki said irritably.

Tire remained silent, only suppressing her smile and wagging her tail incessantly.

back home.

Place the ore into the incubator.

Because it was purchased according to size, the ore fits perfectly inside.

"Next, pour in the culture medium."

Speaking of culture medium, Oreki felt a pang of sadness again.

Although this large bag of culture medium was a gift from the store when I bought the incubator, under normal circumstances, it would conservatively take 5-6 times to replenish the culture medium to hatch a Pokémon egg.

Therefore, he would need to purchase the culture medium himself.

Most importantly, this incubator is twice the size of other normal incubators.

This means that twice the amount of culture medium is also needed.

"Sigh, they've really gone all out."

Oreki didn't dare to think about how frustrated he would be if things turned out to be a blunder and 300,000 Pokémon coins went down the drain.

No wonder most trainers only manage to get an elite title in their entire lives.

This kind of spending speed is something most people can't handle.

As the culture medium was poured in, the ore gradually became moist and began to sway rhythmically.

Is this an expression of happiness?

Soon, the entire bag of culture medium was poured out, and the swaying of the ore gradually decreased until it stopped.

Looking at the culture medium, which was more than two-thirds full of ore, Oreki secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, the culture medium was designed for use with large incubators, so it didn't cause me too much trouble.

I don't know if it's just my imagination.

In just a short while, Oreki even noticed that the deep red culture medium had lightened a bit.

Am I really going crazy?

Shake your head and put the glass cover back on.

Oreki took out his phone.

—Still no word from Daigo.

"That guy really hasn't come back?"

Although he had expected this, he was still somewhat surprised and curious when Daigo did not appear in his class.

What treasure did they dig up that allowed them to disappear for so long?

...

After the meal.

Oreki took out the mental energy enhancement potion and suspended today's medicinal bath plan.

After all, we need to try the new medicine first; we're afraid they might not be able to handle the medicated bath.

Upon opening the bottle, a peculiar smell wafted out.

It has a medicinal aroma similar to mushrooms, mixed with a slightly fishy smell, and upon closer inspection, it also carries a hint of floral fragrance.

Seeing the trainer's frowning expression, both Tireyme and Kirlia unconsciously took a step back.

It must taste awful...

"Who wants to go first?" Oreki asked.

"Chiru!"

"Meow!"

The two little ones pointed at each other.

Whoever points at the other person drinks first.

The two little ones pointed at themselves simultaneously.

"Great, let's do it together then."

The two little ones: ? ? ?

In the end, Oreki couldn't resist their pleas and had to take out the last two bottles of Moo Moo Fresh Milk from the refrigerator.

"Just so you know, if you finish it tonight, there won't be any tomorrow morning."

The two little ones nodded together.

To be honest, it's quite rare to see Oreki and the other two so in sync.

A drop of medicine was added to each bottle of MooMoo Fresh Milk.

In an instant, the pure white milk was stained scarlet.

Tire Meow: (＃°Д°) ? ? Is this correct?

This is even redder than the bathwater from those wretched ores!

Will drinking this really kill me, cat?

For a moment, even with fresh milk as a base, it still backed down.

Upon seeing this.

Oreki had no choice but to use his "deception" skills on Kirlia first.

"Kirullian, isn't drinking something awful a form of... punishment for yourself?"

After hesitating for a moment, he still softened his tone and didn't say "self-harm".

But Kirlia understood, and her previously hesitant and disdainful eyes immediately lit up.

Despite experiencing a lot of pain, I didn't find it "unpalatable".

It feels quite novel?

Kirullian's eyes were determined. She picked up the baby bottle on the table and chugged it down in one gulp.

A feeling of nausea immediately followed.

But before it could even gag, an even more intense stinging pain instantly assaulted its mind.

"Chiru!!"

The scream of pain startled Tire Cat, making her tremble all over.

It looked down.

? ? !

Why are you laughing again?

Xiao La smiled, but her fate was uncertain!

Tire Cat panicked completely.

It recalled the image of the other party's body glowing as they grinned maliciously last week...

Are you going to evolve again?!

(；´д｀)ゞ

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