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

Chapter 318 A Gift! A Gift?

Just as the battle was about to break out, Kota's father stood in front of Miss Skirt and reassured the Pokémon:

"Everyone, please don't get excited. This is just a friendly spar."

Thanks to Kota's father's reassurance, the Pokémon gradually calmed down.

"Everyone, go away, it's okay, don't worry, alright?" Kota's father urged the Pokémon to leave.

The Pokémon hesitated for a moment before gradually dispersing.

Seeing this, Hao Tai's father breathed a heavy sigh of relief. He said apologetically to An Jie:

"Mr. Ange, please don't blame the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile, the Haxorus, and the Leafeon. They just cherish my father too much..."

At this point, Kota's father's expression turned somewhat melancholy. "I can understand how they feel. To be honest, when I first heard that story, I couldn't believe it either, just like them..."

Upon hearing this, An Jie sighed deeply.

"I understand, I don't blame them."

Pokémon are simple-minded; once they recognize a trainer, they will be absolutely loyal to that trainer. It's not surprising that Haxorus reacted that way.

"Thank you!" Hao Tai's father breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing An Jie's words.

After saying that, he took out a Poké Ball, released a Chansey, and said to the Chansey, "Chansey, Life Drop."

"Lucky~" Chansey nodded, waving its short little hands. Blue water droplets fell from the sky, splashing out and landing on Krookodile, Leafeon, and Haxorus.

After Chansey finished doing all that, Kota's father said gratefully to it, "Chansey, thank you."

"Lucky~lucky~" Chansey waved happily, indicating that you're welcome.

This Chansey is Kota's father's only Pokémon, and it was specially assigned to him by the League after he became the manager of the protected area.

Pokémon in the protected area often get injured, and Chansey, who is proficient in Healing Pulse, Life Drop, and Healing Bell, is Kota's best helper.

Unlike Yuji and Kota, Kota's father did not become a trainer.

After Chansey's treatment, the three Pokémon quickly and slowly woke up.

However, even after they woke up, their gazes toward Anjie remained extremely hostile.

Seeing this, Kota's father said, "Kroos, Leafeon, Haxorus, please calm down. I understand how you feel, but some things don't cease to exist just because we don't believe them."

He thought about it for a long time last night. He knew that Anjie had no reason to lie to them, and that everything about his father should be true.

Under normal circumstances, given the conditions his father had back then, it was indeed unlikely that he would have obtained Feraligatr as his starter Pokémon.

Upon hearing what Kota's father said, the three Pokémon looked at him in disbelief.

Compared to rational humans, Pokémon are more stubborn. They don't consider logic or facts; they only believe what they believe.

But Kota's father's words forced them to face reality.

Kota's father continued, "I know it's hard for you to believe, and I don't want to believe it either, but..."

He paused for a moment, then became somewhat speechless.

Seeing this, Anjie asked the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile, "Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile, don't you want to see your mother? She was very sad after you were stolen, and she has missed you every single day of these past years!"

Anjie's words made the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile fall into deep thought. It wondered how much suffering its mother must have endured all these years if it truly had such a mother.

After Yuji's death, the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile had been missing him. That's why it was able to truly put itself in his shoes and think from the perspective of his possible mother, experiencing firsthand the pain of missing him day after day, year after year.

Seeing the giant crocodile with bone markings deep in thought, Anjie advised, "Whether you believe what I'm saying or not, at least go see your mother first."

After thinking for a moment, Kota's father also advised, "Let's go see the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile. We'll talk about everything after we've seen it!"

If his father really did that back then, he hoped to do something to make up for the mistake his father made.

All the Pokémon looked at the Krookodile, waiting for its answer.

After hesitating for a long time, the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile finally nodded slightly.

It wanted to see its mother and find out the truth.

"Lidi~"

"Whoosh~"

"Rabe~"

Miss Skirt, Flower Bud, and Flower Leaf all cheered with joy upon seeing this.

"In that case, you should get ready to come with us," Anjie said to the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile.

"Scott~" The Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile nodded.

At this moment, Kota's father took out a Poké Ball and handed it to Anja, saying, "This is the Poké Ball for Krookodile. Mr. Anja, I'll be entrusting Krookodile to you for now!"

Anjie took the Poké Ball and said, "Don't worry, if it wants to come back, I can teleport it back anytime."

Upon hearing this, Kota's father smiled and looked at the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile, saying, "Yes, there's an Elf Teleportation Device. You can come back anytime you want."

After that, the giant crocodile with bony markings went to say goodbye to its companions in the reserve. After the farewell, it returned to Anjie's side, intending to leave with Anjie.

As they approached the entrance to the reserve and were about to get on their motorcycles, a multitude of Pokémon suddenly emerged from the bushes.

Greedy squirrels, scout bugs, cunning little foxes, electronic chirping insects, fist-clawed octopuses, fire-burning centipedes, and arrayed soldiers... a dark, dense mass.

They all came to bid farewell to the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile.

It's clear that the giant crocodile is very popular in the reserve, just like its mother.

Its mother was just as beloved by everyone in the Goyon Jungle.

"Scoo~Scoo~" Seeing this, the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile was very moved and waved goodbye to everyone.

With a whoosh, Anjie and his group left the protected area.

"Woo-woo~ woo-woo~" The greedy squirrel chased the motorcycle for a distance before finally standing on a tree and waving at the bone-patterned giant crocodile.

"Scott!" the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile shouted, trying to send it back.

The greedy squirrel wiped away its tears and cried out, "Ooh-ooh~" You must come back! We'll be waiting for you!

"Scott!" I will!

Accompanied by the roar of the giant bone-patterned crocodile, the motorcycle quickly disappeared from the greedy squirrel's sight.

After returning to Haotai's house, Anjie said goodbye to Haotai's father.

"I've received the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile; it's time for me to leave Dance Town."

"Have a safe journey," said Kota's father with a reluctant expression. He couldn't help but add, "Please take care of the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile. If it offends you in any way, please forgive it."

"Don't worry." Anjie nodded, then took out a piece of paper and handed it to Haotai's father. "This is my contact information. You can contact me anytime if you need anything."

Haotai's father nodded as he took the note.

"Well then, farewell!" With that, Anjie turned and left with Miss Skirt and the others.

Watching Anjie and the others walk away, Haotai asked his father, "Dad, will the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile come back?"

Kota's father shook his head and said, "I don't know either, but whatever choice the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile makes, we must respect it."

Kota nodded, glancing at the young Tengcube beside him, and said, "If the Bone-Patterned Kornet doesn't come back, I'll go see it myself once I become a skilled trainer."

"Rabi~ Rabi~" The little tumbler clenched its fist and responded to its trainer in a cooperative manner.

Upon hearing this, Kota's father smiled and said, "Then you'd better work hard!"

After leaving Kota's house, Ange did not leave the town of Muji immediately, but went to Popura's house instead.

Popella was sitting leisurely in the yard, her eyes half-closed, leaning against a chair, with a pink bastard in her arms.

Brimwyn used her mental powers to control a pair of scissors, cutting out the most beautiful flowers in the flowerbed and putting them into a basket.

Anjie stood at the door and knocked on the wooden door. "Grandma!"

Popella opened her eyes and saw that it was Angel. She smiled and said, "You're back. Come in quickly."

Anjie stepped into the courtyard. "I've come to say goodbye to Grandma. I've finished what I needed to do in Wuzi Town, and it's time for me to leave."

Popla looked surprised and said, "So soon? Why not stay a few more days? There are still many fun things to see in Dance Town that you haven't experienced yet."

Anjie laughed and said, "My whole family is waiting for me to come back!"

Popira sighed deeply and said, "Alright, then I won't stop you. Have a safe trip, and come visit Dance Town again sometime. Stay at my place then!"

"Thank you, Grandma!" Anjie said with a smile, then took a brocade box from his pocket and handed it to Popura. "Grandma, this is a gift for you."

Popira looked surprised, sat up straight, and took the brocade box, saying, "A gift? Why are you giving me a gift all of a sudden?"

Anjie smiled and said, "I think Grandma will like it!"

With a sense of doubt, Popira opened the brocade box, and her eyes widened immediately when she saw what was inside.

Inside the brocade box lay a huge pink diamond.

"Is this a diamond made by Diancie?"

Anjie nodded and said, "That's right, I hope Mother-in-law likes it."

Popla picked up the diamond and held it in front of her eyes, aiming it at a glowing mushroom not far away. Under the light, the pink diamond became even more dazzling.

"I love it, I love it so much! You're so thoughtful!"

Popla knew that a diamond meant nothing to Ange, who owned Diancie, so she accepted the gift without any pretense.

She's a pink lover and a fairy lover, so Anjie's gift really hit her sweet spot.

"I'm glad you like it," Anjie said with a smile.

After saying goodbye to Ms. Popura, Ange left Dance Town and once again entered the Mystic Forest, retracing her steps.

This time, Babu Tubo didn't wander off. Anjie and his team stayed on the route shown by the navigation, and the journey went very smoothly.

However, before they even left the forest, it was already noon.

Just then, the bellies of both the flower bud and the flower petal made a sound.

"Whoosh~"

"Rabe~"

They wore awkward smiles.

Seeing this, An Jie smiled and said, "Since everyone is hungry, let's have lunch first, and we can set off later."

"Whoosh~"

"Rabe~"

Flower Bud and Flower Leaf flew happily through the air.

Anjie took out a Poké Ball and released Aegislash, Ditto, Komamune, Shroomish, and the newly joined Krookodile.

"Everyone, let's prepare lunch together!"

Upon hearing this, the Pokémon rushed forward to help, but only the Krookodile stood there, unsure of what to do.

Anjie thought for a moment, then whispered a few words to Flower Leaf and the three Flower Bebes. The four Pokémon immediately flew to the side of the Bone-Patterned Giant and chatted with it intermittently.

As time went by, the Bone-Patterned Giant Crocodile finally overcame its previous awkwardness with everyone.

Meanwhile, Anjie's meal was almost ready, and Ditto also helped out this time.

It transformed into Angel's appearance and learned to chop vegetables from Aegislash. Although its chopping skills were not very good, it was very serious.

Having tasted Anjie's delicious food, the eccentric is now very enthusiastic about learning cooking skills.

Just like last time, as soon as the food was ready, the nearby Pokémon gathered around, attracted by the aroma.

Pink Fragrance, Soft Cream Puff, Little Wood Spirit, Fake Demon... Anjie even saw two servants, one male and one female.

Indeedee, an Emotion Pokémon, is a Psychic/Normal type. Like Politoed and Psychic Meowth, male and female Indeedee do not look the same.

Male Azir can read a person's mood with the horns on their heads and can take care of their trainer's daily life like a butler.

Female Servantes possess high intelligence, are skilled at caring for children, and will proactively care for people and Pokémon in order to seek emotions such as joy and gratitude.

Assassins can draw power from positive emotions. In the Galar region, they often serve as Nurse Joy's assistants and are relatively rare Pokémon.

Just like last time, Ange looked at the gathered Pokémon and asked, "Do you want to eat together?"

The Pokémon immediately gathered around the dining table in high spirits.

The two Constables even took the initiative to take on the responsibility of maintaining order and taking care of the other Pokémon.

After Angel handed the food to the two Servantes, they served the food to the Pokémon's plates one by one.

After lunch, the two servants even helped Anjie clear away the dishes and wash them clean.

That's why they were the last Pokémon to leave.

"Thank you so much," Angie said, thanking the two loyal servants.

"Eek~"

"Eek~"

The two servants smiled and said, "You're welcome."

Anjie thought for a moment and asked, "Would you like to have a cup of tea before you leave?"

The two servants looked at each other and then nodded simultaneously.

So, at Anjie's invitation, the two servants sat down at the table.

Anjie brewed both three-flavor tea and honey pomelo tea for the two servants, but to her surprise, they both preferred the honey pomelo tea more.

Seeing that they were drinking happily, Anjie said, "Drink more if you like."

As he spoke, he picked up the teapot to refill the cups for the two servants.

However, as soon as Anjie picked up the teapot, the two servants barked angrily and patted the teapot's belly.

Just as Anjie was wondering, the teapot in his hand suddenly changed its appearance, grew arms and legs, and ran to the edge of the dining table in a flash.

"So it's a Pot of Fear!" Anjie exclaimed in surprise.

Brutus, the Black Tea Pokémon, is a Ghost-type Pokémon and the evolved form of Brutus. They like to sneak into other people's tableware and trick them into drinking the black tea inside them.

However, drinking too much of their black tea can cause discomfort, and only those who are not afraid of danger will taste it.

Its black tea is said to be very delicious.

In comparison, its original form, Lai Bei Tea, tastes extremely bad. Even if Lai Bei Tea tries to entice someone to drink it, they will immediately spit it out, so its enticement is basically unsuccessful.

The two servants sternly criticized the pot's prank, as they knew each other.

Through the conversation between Aiguanshi and Busihu, Anjie learned that Busihu had infiltrated this place because he was attracted by "Sanwei".

Anjie poured a cup of Sanwei tea and placed it in front of the teapot, saying, "Since you like it, then try it!"

Upon hearing this, Bu Si Hu happily picked up the teacup and poured every last drop of tea into his body, then looked completely satisfied.

"There's still plenty left. Here, have another cup!" Anjie smiled and poured it another cup.

After the tasting session ended, Anjie planned to continue her journey.

However, the two servants then asked Angie to come with them, saying they had gifts for her.