Elf: Seriously? You only get a cheat code when you're about to die?

Chapter 264 The Sound of the Jungle

"Miss Karuno?" Ange exclaimed in surprise, calling out the name of the person opposite him.

"Angel, long time no see!" Karuno greeted Angel with a smile.

Ange quickly walked up to Karuno and said, "Miss Karuno, what are you doing here?"

Karuno first gestured for Ange to sit down, and after Ange sat down, she said, "The League has discovered that Team Flare has been frequently seen in Baike City recently, so I came to check it out."

I didn't expect to run into the Flame Team members you brought to the police station, so I thought I'd come and see you.

Anjie suddenly realized, "So that's how it is!"

He then asked, "Miss Karuno, what's the progress of the League's investigation into Team Flare?"

Karuno replied, "The investigation went fairly smoothly. We were surprised to learn that Team Flare has been secretly doing so much in the Carlos region all these years!"

As she said this, there was a hint of anger in her voice.

"Angel, thanks to your reminder to the League." Karuno looked at Angel with admiration in her eyes.

Anjie shook his head and said, "It's nothing, it's just what I should do. I'm a part of the alliance too."

At this moment, Diantha suddenly fell silent. After a long while, she finally spoke, "Do you think Vladari is really the leader of Team Flare?"

Instead of answering, Angie asked, "Has the league launched an investigation into Vladali?"

Karuno nodded gently.

"So what was the result?" Anjie continued to ask.

Karuno paused for a moment, then said, "We've found a lot of problems..."

Although there is no evidence yet to prove that Vladari is the leader of Team Flare, those questions are enough to illustrate the point.

Anjie shrugged. "Then you probably already have the answer in your heart."

"I just can't believe it..." Karuno sighed deeply.

Her relationship with Fladali was always good because they shared similar interests. So, despite their significant age difference, they became friends, and Karuno even regarded him as a confidant.

Unexpectedly, while Vladali was outwardly engaged in philanthropy, he was secretly plotting to destroy the world.

Anjie said, "Humans are complex beings. The side they show others is only what they want others to see, and their true nature is something no one but themselves knows!"

Karuno exclaimed, "You're right!"

After thinking for a moment, Angel told Diana, "Today I learned from the Pokémon in the End Cave that Zygarde has indeed fallen into the hands of Team Flare."

In order to control Zygarde, they even wanted to capture Pokémon that were close to Zygarde to threaten it. The people I captured were there to carry out this mission!

Diantha was shocked upon hearing this, then exclaimed indignantly, "This is outrageous! What do they take Pokémon for?!"

Anjie took a deep breath and said, "I hope the Alliance can find Zygarde's whereabouts as soon as possible and rescue him, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable."

Karunai assured Ange, "Don't worry, we'll do it as soon as possible!"

Anjie nodded.

After chatting for a while, Diantha hurriedly left the Pokémon Center.

That night, Angel stayed at the Pokémon Center, staying by the side of Glaceon and the unconscious Salamence.

He also used the Pokémon Center's kitchen to make a delicious and nutritious dinner for his Ice Eevee.

After finishing his Ice Eevee, he finally understood why Lord Zygarde always seemed to crave the food Angel made.

Absolutely delicious!

Anjie slept in the ward for one night, and when he woke up the next morning, he only felt soreness in his back and waist.

The ward where the Pokémon stayed only had one bed for the Pokémon to rest on. Anjax spent the whole night lying by the bed, so it's no wonder he had a sore back.

Seeing that Ice Eevee was still asleep, Anja planned to wash up first and then go out for his morning exercise.

However, as soon as he stepped out of the room, he saw Miss Joey running out excitedly with two big dark circles under her eyes!

"Found it! Finally found it!" she muttered to herself.

Upon seeing Anjie, he immediately ran over excitedly and exclaimed, "Mr. Anjie, I've found a way to cure the Salamence!"

Anjie's face lit up with joy upon hearing this, "Really? That's wonderful!"

However, Miss Joey then added with a worried expression, "But the treatment requires a rare herb, and I don't have any in stock right now..."

Anjie frowned upon hearing this. "What should we do then? Can we buy it somewhere else? I'll go buy it!"

Miss Joey shook her head. "You can't buy it. It's not a commonly used medicinal herb. Nobody sells it."

"What should we do?" Anjie's heart, which had just been at ease, was in suspense again.

Miss Joey was also troubled. "There is a place, but..." Miss Joey suddenly stopped speaking.

"Just what?" Anjie quickly asked.

Nurse Joy replied, "Many powerful wild Pokémon inhabit that area, and they are extremely exclusive, making it difficult even for professional trainers to reach it, so..."

"Miss Joey, please tell me where that is, I'll go pick it!" Angie said.

"But...it's really dangerous there!" Miss Joey didn't want Angie to take the risk.

Anjie insisted, "Miss Joey, I can handle it. We can't just let the Flying Dragon keep sleeping like this, can we? What if it gets sick while sleeping?"

"This..." Miss Joy was caught in a dilemma.

Seeing this, Anjie continued, "Miss Nurse Joy, although I'm not a trainer, I have a group of reliable partners by my side, so don't worry, no matter what difficulties we encounter, my partners and I can overcome them!"

Seeing Anjie's insistence, Miss Joey had no choice but to say, "Alright then!"

As she spoke, she turned and went back to her room. When she returned, she had a thick book and a map in her hands.

Miss Joy opened the book and pointed to a picture, saying, "This is the herb I need. It's called Red Butterfly Grass. Don't be fooled by its conspicuous appearance; it's actually quite rare and hard to find."

Anjie nodded, carefully observing the appearance of the red butterfly grass, trying to imprint it in his mind.

Red butterfly grass, as its name suggests, has two leaves at the top that look like butterfly wings, as if they are about to take flight. Just by looking at the picture, Anjie can imagine it dancing gracefully in the breeze.

It must be very beautiful!

After Anjie memorized the appearance of the red butterfly grass, Miss Joey handed him the map again and said:

"This is a map of Goin Jungle. It shows some locations where Leona might grow, as well as the habitats of some powerful Pokémon. I hope it helps you!"

Goin Jungle is located just north of Baike City. If you head north, you'll soon see Goin Jungle.

Anjie nodded and took the map from Miss Joey.

"I wish you a safe trip," Miss Joey said.

Ange: "Miss Joy, I will definitely bring back the Red Butterfly Grass. Until then, I'm counting on you for Glaceon and Salamence!"

Miss Joey smiled and said, "Don't worry!"

Anjie noticed the large dark circles under Miss Joey's eyes and said, "Miss Joey, you haven't rested all night, have you?"

Miss Joey said apologetically, "Haha~~ I was so busy that I forgot the time, and when I came to my senses, it was already dawn!"

Anjie said, "You've really worked hard!"

Miss Joey replied nonchalantly, "It happens all the time; I'm used to it!"

Anjie said, "You should go and rest, don't overwork yourself."

Miss Joy yawned and said, "I'm a little too tired to stay awake any longer. I'm going to take a nap. If Glaceon or the others need anything, just ask Jigglypuff. If that doesn't work, have Jigglypuff wake me up."

Anjie nodded: "I understand."

After Miss Joey left, Anjie washed up and returned to his ward. Because he planned to pick the red butterfly grass as soon as possible, he canceled his morning exercise plan.

Glaceon had already woken up, and Ange said to it, "Glaceon, I'm going out to gather herbs to cure Salamence later. You stay here and be good. If you need anything, just ask Nurse Joy's assistant, Jigglypuff."

"Gray~" Ice Eevee nodded.

After thinking for a moment, Anjie released the double sword sheaths and the tree-pillow koala.

After placing the Koala on Glaceon's bedside table, he said to Saberblade, "Saberblade, could you please stay and take care of Glaceon?"

"Yo~ yo~" The double sword sheaths were very excited when they heard that An Jie was going to abandon them.

It is Anjie's guardian; how can it leave Anjie's side?

Anja quickly said, "The dual sheaths are also very important for protecting Glaceon and Salamence. Right now, you're the only one I can rely on!"

"Yo~~" The ribbons on the hilts of the two sword sheaths hung down sadly.

"Good boy, I'll give you a reward when you come back!" Anjie smiled and gently stroked the blades of the twin scabbards.

"Yo~" The two sword sheaths nodded slightly, which was taken as an agreement.

After Anjie left, Shuangjianshe hung himself on the wall, looking quite listless.

Seeing this, Glaceon looked up at it and said, "Gray~ Gray~~" You're too weak, that's why Angel didn't take you along!

"Yo~ Yo~" The double sword sheath was very excited upon hearing this. It was not weak at all, and besides, An Jie was not that kind of person.

The koala on the bedside tree pillow twitched its ears, rolled over, and continued to snuggle up to the tree pillow, fast asleep.

"If that weren't the case, why would Ange keep you here?" Ice Eevee asked.

Just as Twin Scabbards was about to retort, they heard Glaceon mutter to itself, "I'm too weak, that's why Lord Zygarde was captured and Salamence was knocked unconscious."

If I can become stronger... maybe... maybe...

Upon hearing this, Shuangjianshe swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

Recalling Glaceon's words, it couldn't help but start thinking: How wonderful it would be if it could become as strong as Latios and Latias!

Thinking this, it flew down from the wall and out of the window into the courtyard, where it began to practice its swordsmanship, stroke by stroke.

It needs to become stronger! Strong enough that it can protect Anjie no matter what happens.

It absolutely does not want to experience the kind of regret that Glaceon did!

Glaceon stared blankly at the diligent twin scabbards outside the window, its thoughts wandering elsewhere.

After leaving the Pokémon Center, Ange rode Latios and headed towards Goin Jungle following Nurse Joy's instructions.

After flying north for about two hours, Anjie finally saw a vast, endless jungle.

The jungle is dense and secluded, clearly a place that has nurtured many lives.

"We've arrived," Anjie thought to herself.

He unfolded the map and began searching for the corresponding locations.

This map was left to Miss Joy by her grandmother. It's fifty years old, so some of the records on it are inaccurate. Miss Joy told Angie to act according to the situation.

After comparing various options for a while, Anjie chose a direction and began to take action.

He was heading to a canyon, which, according to the map, was inhabited by a powerful golem, though he didn't know if it still existed.

"Latios, fly over there!" Angel said to Latios, pointing towards the canyon.

"Woo~~" Latios let out a soft groan, then accelerated with Angel on its back, disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

Before long, Angel and Latios arrived above a canyon.

Compared to other parts of the jungle, this canyon has sparse vegetation and is full of exposed rocks, making it a suitable place for Rock-type Pokémon to live.

"It doesn't look like a place where red butterfly grass grows..." Anjie muttered to himself.

He patted Latios on the neck and said, "Latios, fly down a little."

"Woo~~" Latios nodded and immediately began to slowly descend.

As soon as they landed in the canyon, they heard a series of noises coming from not far away.

Ange whispered to Latios, "Let's go take a look!"

Latios nodded.

Ange didn't want to disturb the Pokémon here, because Nurse Joy had said that the Pokémon in Goin Jungle were very xenophobic.

He asked Nurse Joy why, and she said that a king of all Pokémon lives deep in the Goin Forest.

Long, long ago, the king's child was stolen by a human trainer who accidentally wandered into the jungle, and ever since then the king has harbored a grudge against humans.

Following the sound, Angel and Latios traversed the winding canyon and finally arrived at a clearing in the center of the canyon.

On top of a huge rock in the center of the open space, a noisy bird was singing with its head held high, and a string of colorful notes floated from its beak.

Below the rocks, small fist stones, golems, and rumblebees were dancing joyfully to the songs of the chattering birds, creating a truly cheerful atmosphere!

The king of Goin Forest loved to sing, so the Pokémon here also loved music and dance, hence the name Goin Forest.

Beyond the dancing bodies of the small fist stones, rumblebees, and golems, Anjie saw a deep cave, and at the entrance of the cave, a golem lay resting with its eyes closed.

This golem is at least twice the size of a typical golem and exudes a fierce aura.

Anjie guessed that this golem should be the one marked on the map.

Fifty years have passed, and it doesn't look old at all.

Anjie hid in the shadows and looked around, but didn't see any trace of the Red Butterfly Grass, so she decided to leave quietly.

However, at this moment the chattering bird suddenly flew up from the rock and let out a sharp cry.

"There are humans! There are humans!"

It turned out that the noisy birds had noticed Anjie's presence through their echoing songs in the canyon.

The moment the noisy bird sounded its alarm, the large rumbler suddenly opened its eyes.

(End of this chapter)