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After handing the Poké Balls of the newbies to Nurse Joy.

Just as Xia Mu was about to leave, Miss Joey called her back.

"Xia Mu! Are you planning to go to Mount Ross next?"

Chapter Sixty-Four: Eating Melons and Working

"Of course!"

Xia Mu nodded.

After obtaining the Jet Badge, Natsuki's next goal is to head to Snowflake City to challenge the gym.

The shortest route is via Ross Mountain.

and.

I'll probably leave tomorrow morning...

Upon hearing this, Joey visibly showed a relieved expression.

"Great, I happen to have a rather urgent request..."

It was through Joey's introduction that Xia Mu learned about it.

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In the forest leading from Fukiyo City to Mount Ross, there is the nest of iron ants.

Iron Ant is an ant-like Pokémon that is covered in steel armor.

They like to dig maze-like nests underground or in the mountains, and feed on plant leaves. They are a type of Pokémon that is not aggressive.

But it was during this period that...

Iron ants, who used to live peacefully in the forest, have suddenly been sighted on the main road on multiple occasions.

There even appears to be the act of digging holes in the road.

This is an unusual behavior.

Miss Joey couldn't help but suspect that something might have happened to the iron ant's nest.

Considering the potential impact of this biological migration, Miss Joy wanted to ask Xia Mu to go to the iron ant's nest to investigate.

At this point, Miss Joey looked at Xia Mu with a serious expression.

"If you notice anything amiss, don't rush in impulsively. Contact me when you discover a problem, and I will inform Officer Jenny and Master Wind and Dew!"

Xia Mu nodded repeatedly.

After all.

My task was simply to confirm Miss Joey's guess.

If a problem really arises.

These problems would then be handled by Gym Leaders like Officer Jenny or Wind Dew.

It can be said.

Xia Mu's task was simply to visit the iron ant's nest when he happened to be passing by.

If you find anything, call Joey and tell him what you've discovered.

It's such a simple task.

Miss Joey also specially gifted Xia Mu a large piece of Moo Moo cheese and a large bottle of Moo Moo fresh milk.

Angel~

She's an angel unlike the scheming Officer Jenny.

......

After putting the food reward given by Miss Joey into his backpack, Xia Mu patted his chest.

"Leave it to me! I absolutely won't take any risks!"

In response to Xia Mu's statement, Miss Joey nodded in satisfaction.

This is one of the reasons why she asked Xia Mu to do this job.

Besides her cousin A-Miao's request, the main reason was that Joey had heard that Xia Mu never suffered a loss.

If the amount given is small, then I will definitely not do anything unnecessary.

And at that very moment.

Almost Doll also came out of the treatment room with New Leaf Cat and Green Vine Snake.

After handing the Claydol's Poké Ball to Natsuki, the doll gave Natsuki a ladylike bow.

"Tabunai~"

"Thank you, almost doll!"

Xia Mu touched the doll's sensitive pink ears, earning him a disgusted glare.

but.

Unlike the other dolls that she disliked, Shin-Ye-Nyan immediately leaped onto Natsuki's shoulder after seeing this scene.

"Meow, meow~"

With its big eyes fixed on Xia Mu, Xin Ye Miao nuzzled against Xia Mu's neck, eager to claim credit.

The cat worked very hard today!

Let's pet the cat~

Unlike the adorable New Leaf Cat, the Tsundere Snake always resorts to roundabout tactics at times like this.

The Green Vine Snake crossed its arms, looking disdainful. It skillfully unzipped Xia Mu's backpack and took out a cell phone.

After taking the phone in his hand, the rattan whip extended again to pull up the zipper, and then...

The vine whip accidentally got caught on Xia Mu's little finger.

"despair!"

He appeared to be engrossed in scrolling through his phone, but his frequent glances betrayed him.

After Xia Mu grasped the vine whip, the Green Vine Snake couldn't help but curl the corners of its mouth into a smile.

"Tap~"

Realizing that he seemed to have laughed out loud, the Green Vine Snake immediately looked at his phone with a serious expression.

That expression, that seriousness.

He was just as focused as when he suddenly saw his homeroom teacher appear at the window while studying.

Xiaoyao, who was standing to the side, clearly saw the interaction between the two little ones and Xia Mu.

As she watched, a smile of maternal affection involuntarily appeared on her face.

Being cute is one thing.

And she still loves to act cute!

This made Haruka so eager that she released Skitty.

"Ugh~"

He picked up the cat with its tail and gave it a big bite, watching it frantically move its limbs before finally collapsing weakly, the kitten he had just tormented.

Xiaoyao had a mischievous grin on her face.

"Hehehe, little guy, just give in to me~"

As soon as she said it, Xiaoyao realized something was wrong again.

wait?

Where did I learn these lines from?

Following the gaze of the owl, Haruka saw Natsuki.

Oh, that's what this guy said when he was holding Xinye Miao earlier...

However, the thick-skinned Haruka immediately put the matter out of her mind.

"Skitty cat, rub against me~"

(*￣▽￣)((≧︶≦*)

Although Xiaoyao herself didn't seem to realize it, in Joey's eyes...

This girl, who was lively and cheerful when she first came to the fairy center, has now gradually drifted away from an abstract style and will never return.

The culprit, of course, needs no further explanation.

Natsuki, you are truly guilty of heinous crimes!

but.

It might sound strange, but Joey was actually really looking forward to the scene when Natsuki and Haruka's parents met.

When Xiaoyao's parents, who had been separated for a long time, saw the abstract Xiaoyao...

Where is my well-behaved and lively daughter?

What is this abstract thing?!

Especially when they learned that Haruka's abstractness was due to Natsuki's influence...

That scene must have been spectacular.

Thinking about all this, Joey couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

Unfortunately, Mr. Senri was not the head of the Fukiyori Dojo.

otherwise.

Then I can enjoy the melon up close!

Especially when I thought about what Joey from Fanba City told me in the group chat last night.