Pokémon: Starting with a Pokémon Ranch.

Chapter 180 Su Yu: Did you rob your family's research base?

"Attribute: Void, use Air Blade!"

Seeing that the researcher's syringe was about to be inserted into the next Pokémon, Gladion commanded its Type-Nu to launch a powerful punch.

The air blades also cleaved through the iron cages along the way, releasing all the Pokémon inside.

Upon seeing someone suddenly intrude, the researchers panicked for a moment. They were about to run to press the alarm button when a Squirtle blocked their way.

Squirtle smashed the alarm device with a punch and pointed to the side, its meaning quite clear: it was telling the researchers to leave.

Seeing this, the researchers did not hesitate and immediately slipped away through a side door.

After that, Squirtle also came to the cage and helped release the Pokémon inside. After releasing them all, Squirtle reunited with Gladion and the others.

"Senior." Gladion nodded to Squirtle, and at that moment, the released Pokémon gathered around them to express their gratitude.

"roar……"

Seeing this, the type-specific Pokémon, Void, let out a few uneasy roars. The intense pressure emanating from its ferocious appearance also frightened the other Pokémon that had just been released.

Gladion quickly patted the back of the Void-attribute creature, comforting it:

"It's alright, it's alright. Although they were once imprisoned in cages just like you, they've all been released now."

Then, Gladion crouched down and said to the Pokémon:

"I'm sorry, please understand. It was imprisoned before, just like you. Seeing you might have reminded it of its unpleasant past."

"Woof woof!"

Upon hearing this, one of the dogs stuck out its tongue and rubbed against Gladion's knee, indicating its understanding.

Gladion then stood up and looked at the Pokémon. With so many Pokémon, he couldn't immediately think of where to put them.

"Let's take it back to your ranch first..."

Gladio thought so.

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Meanwhile, on the other side...

Su Yu made himself a cup of tea and sat in the living room waiting for Gladion's return.

As the clock ticked down to eleven o'clock, the calls of Pokémon finally came from outside.

"You're back?"

Upon hearing the sound, Su Yu immediately went downstairs. However, what he saw was Gladion herding a group of Pokémon back to the ranch.

"...So many Pokémon, did you rob your research base?" Su Yu asked suspiciously.

Upon hearing this, Gladio gave a wry smile:

"Please don't joke around, senior."

"These are the poor Pokémon that Zaobo used for live experiments. After I rescued them with Type-A Pokémon, I didn't know where to take them, so I brought them back."

"So many?" Su Yu was surprised upon hearing this. There must be at least a hundred Pokémon, right?

Although Su Yu knew that in order to create a Silvally that could change its type, Zaobo had collected information about Arceus, as well as genetic cells of Pokémon of various types.

But he didn't expect that this achievement would be based on so many live experiments with Pokémon.

"Alright, I understand. Let these Pokémon stay at the ranch for now."

"Once they have fully recovered, I will release them back into Chimney Mountain."

Upon hearing this, Gladio's face lit up with joy. That's wonderful! Senior is indeed a good person.

"Let them stay in this house tonight. There's plenty of space on both the first and third floors; it should be enough for them."

As he spoke, Su Yu invited the Pokémon to come inside and sleep. After arranging all the Pokémon, he returned to the second floor and lay down on the bed.

To his surprise, Squirtle followed him. It climbed onto the wardrobe and lay down on the turtle bowl that Su Yu had bought for it.

"Looks like even Squirtle is tired after a busy night."

Su Yu said with a smile, then closed his eyes and quickly fell asleep.

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The next morning.

When Su Yu got up, many of the Pokémon that had been rescued were still unconscious.

Carefully passing where they were lying, Su Yu arrived outside. There, Yamper, Sweetie, and Oranguru were gathered together, seemingly discussing something.

"Good morning!" Seeing this, Su Yu greeted them and then took the bucket to milk the lambs on his mount.

Gladion, on the other hand, was communicating on the grass not far away, possessing the attribute Void.

Although they escaped with Gladion, the Void attribute user was still in great pain due to the mask. In his frenzy, he even tore Gladion's clothes to shreds.

However, Gladion endured it all. He comforted the Void attribute, gradually calming it down.

"What's wrong? Has its personality always been this unstable?"

Seeing this, Su Yu went over and asked out of curiosity.

Upon hearing this, Gladio nodded and explained the reasoning behind it to Su Yu.

"Oh, I see..."

Is it because the mask is comfortable that it feels so painful?

Su Yu didn't know how to forcibly remove the mask for Attribute Void, but if it was painful...

"Would you like to try my homemade ice cream?"

Su Yu suggested.

Since the pain comes in waves, giving it ice cream that makes Pokémon feel happy when it's going crazy should solve the problem, right?

After Gladion nodded, Su Yu had his steed, the little sheep, fetch a tub of ice cream.

When the ice cream was placed in front of Attribute Empty, Attribute Empty was initially unwilling to eat it.

In the end, it was Gladio who persuaded him, and out of trust, he lowered his head and took a bite.

The moment the ice cream touched his tongue, its unique sensation momentarily stunned Sora. Afterward, Sora increased his eating speed and began burying his head in his rice.

Seeing this, Su Yu smiled and said:

"It seems the effect is quite significant."

Having resolved the issue of missing attributes, Su Yu went back to milk his mount, the little sheep. After diluting and bottling it, he handed a large bag of sheep milk to the messenger bird.

Just as the messenger bird was about to leave, Su Yu suddenly said:

"Oh, right, messenger bird, wait a minute!"

I have a gift for you.

As he spoke, Su Yu went back into the house and brought out a red Santa hat, which he handed to the messenger bird.

"Hey~?" Is this for me?

Holding a Santa hat, the messenger bird asked in confusion.

Upon hearing this, Su Yu nodded:

"Yes, this is actually a return gift for the gift you gave me before. I picked it out especially for you."

"How about it? Want to try it on? I think this hat would suit your style perfectly."

"Beli~"

Upon hearing this, the messenger bird nodded and, in a silly manner, put on its Santa hat.

"How does it look?"

"Great! It suits you perfectly!"

Su Yu gave a thumbs up and said, "Sure enough, the messenger bird is perfect for the Christmas theme."

Another day, I'll go and order a Santa Claus outfit to make for the messenger bird.

(End of this chapter)