Elf-like Life

Chapter 61, The Dream Returns

Because he drank too much, the lobster soldier quickly fell asleep and even started snoring.

After a long day, the two little ones were a bit sleepy.

After settling the lobster soldiers in, sleepiness naturally crept into my eyes.

In addition, after soaking in the hot spring for so long, their entire body and paws were completely relaxed.

Now you can lie on a natural little bed made of hot spring volcanic rocks.

This feels much more comfortable than sleeping on a haystack in the middle of nowhere. It's like enjoying a salt steam in a spa room. Plus, volcanic rock is warm to the touch, which is especially good for the skin of fire-type Pokémon.

The little Charmander comfortably stretched out in a straight line on the volcanic rock:

"This feels so good!"

Pikachu also slightly raised its little tail and lay there contentedly:

"Hmm, little dragon, I also have something to tell you!"

How sudden!

Charmander suddenly turned around. Before, the two little creatures were facing away from each other. Pikachu became very nervous when it saw Charmander suddenly turn around.

I almost swallowed what I was about to say again.

"Uh, what's wrong, Pikachu?"

Pikachu is so shy it blushes:

"Little Charmander, turn around quickly! I'm getting so nervous I'll forget my lines!"

Charmander, confused and hesitant, turned around again. This time, looking at Pikachu's orange-red back, Pikachu finally dared to speak:

"Oh, Charmander and Soldier Lobster just thanked us, so we should thank Charmander too."

"If it weren't for you protecting me the whole time when we were crossing the Great Crystal Falls, I might not have woken up."

Hey, I thought something serious had happened!

Those are all minor matters. Pikachu was actually quite embarrassed to thank him because of these things. How adorable!

"Hahaha, it's nothing, I was fine afterward, Pikachu."

Although Charmander kept saying that, Pikachu always felt touched.

Not long after, the two little ones looked up at the brilliant starry sky at the same time.

The night sky tonight is just as beautiful as it was on the first day at Megalodon Reef.

However, it wasn't spotless.

Suddenly, soft dust motes drifted down from mid-air, looking like grayish-white snowflakes from a distance.

A snowflake,

Seven flowers, nine flowers.

"Is it snowing?"

Pikachu's eyes widened in excitement:

"Wow, look at that little dragon! That's not snowflakes, it's a rare sight: volcanic ash!"

Upon closer inspection, the little dragon realized the true nature of the volcanic ash. It really did resemble snowflakes, only thicker and darker in color.

The most famous volcanic ash scenery is undoubtedly Route 113 in Pokémon Emerald, located at the foot of the most beautiful volcano in Hoenn, which is covered in snow-white volcanic ash every year.

Most of the volcanic ash here comes from the summit of the nearby hot spring volcano.

According to Pikachu's knowledge, this beautiful weather phenomenon only occurs three times a month.

Nights with volcanic ash constantly falling are just as romantic as the other extreme celestial phenomenon, Diamond Star.

The little dragon exclaimed in amazement, almost forgetting what the human world looked like, because the nights here were just too beautiful:

"It's so beautiful, I bet the scenery here is just as beautiful as Fangyuan."

Pikachu, taking advantage of the falling volcanic ash, continued to whisper:

"And little dragon, you were the one who gave me courage when we were crossing the Great Crystal Waterfall."

"I was so panicked at the time; I definitely wouldn't have dared to jump if I were alone!"

Pikachu continues to wag its little tail:

"And Charmander, your sixth sense is just too strong!"

"How did you manage to guess that the red treasure chest was a trap related to the underground river? I'm incredibly impressed by that!"

The little dragon scratched its head sheepishly:

"No way, my sixth sense is just so-so. Maybe it's just because I'm human."

Charmander also realized that he sometimes liked to think too much like a human, and when he deliberately used his sixth sense to perceive something, he would always guess correctly.

To be honest, he just felt that something was off about the red treasure chest.

Nothing that followed was expected.

However, all of this aroused Pikachu's admiration.

Pikachu thinks that the lobster soldier is brave first, and social skills second.

Then Charmander should be ranked first in bravery, and second in intelligence and sixth sense.

"Thank you so much, Charmander! I hope our expedition team can successfully complete this mission. I'll take my leave now!"

"Good night."

"Okay, goodnight Pikachu."

After saying goodnight to each other, the two little ones drifted off to sleep amidst the romantic spectacle of volcanic ash filling the sky.

Pikachu can sleep soundly.

However, Charmander's worries were not completely relieved; it was just that this time, he did not fall into turmoil as he had before when falling asleep.

First, Charmander longs to meet Gardevoir again in his dreams.

Secondly, this time, instead of maintaining self-doubt, I resonate with Gardevoir with new questions.

Third, Charmander is no longer troubled by the legend of the Nine-Tailed Fox, and there are some things he must say to Gardevoir.

And we can't wait any longer!

The little dragon fell asleep quickly, mainly because the volcanic rock was so warm and comfortable.

So the next step is to be mentally prepared and naturally welcome the dream space of the goddess Gardevoir.

"Come, Gardevoir!"

"This time I won't be troubled anymore, I've seen everything you resonated with me!!"

"Please appear, goddess! I have so many questions waiting for you to answer, and I'm ready!!!"

Swish swish swish swish swish—

The pure white dream world has finally arrived!

The little dragon instantly took to the air and floated, flapping its tiny claws in the pure white dream space.

Following closely was the voice of the goddess Gardevoir, and finally, a beautiful and elegant silhouette, and Gardevoir's pristine white dress:

"Gardedor!"

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"I have heard the call from your heart. It's been a long time. I have come to answer your call once again."

Having not seen Gardevoir for so long, Charmander immediately offered a sincere apology upon their meeting:

"I'm so sorry, I was always overthinking things and even confused the Nine-Tailed Fox legend with you. I was wrong!"

"That's why you've been refusing to see me, isn't it?"

The next moment, Gardevoir gracefully shook its head:

"no."

Gardevoir explained that Charmander had previously closed his heart, conveying a resonance that was tainted with impurities.

This includes self-denial, self-doubt, and so on.

"I understand. I had thought of you before, but I always felt preoccupied. That's not the case now."

Charmander readjusted his mindset.

Because in that previous state, Gardevoir would not appear in the dream to communicate with him.

"Gardedor, I have a question!"

"After I fell into a coma, I witnessed the Holy Grail War and heard some calls telling me to go and save the world or something."

Charmander's expression is serious:

"But I am a little fire dragon,"

"Can this really save the world?"

The dream has finally arrived! Who's today's friend? That's right, it's this book with a super amazing synopsis, "The Guardian of the Spirits"! Those who like this kind of book definitely need to check it out!

(End of this chapter)