Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

Although the Wrestling Hawkman has the ability to fly, he can't actually fly; he can only glide through the air. However, he's more than capable of leading the way at this moment.

Karuni chose the direction of one of the two cities adjacent to the Enchanted Forest: Snow Reflection City.

Of course, if you're lucky enough to encounter a large bird spirit that can carry you out of the Enchanted Forest, that would be even better.

However, the specific meaning of this "please" is open to discussion.

"Howling!"

The Wrestling Hawkman nodded emphatically, and using his explosive power and jumping ability, he leaped onto the dense foliage that completely blocked out the sky in just a few breaths, disappearing from sight.

Below, Karune threw another Poké Ball, and a giant ice dragon appeared on the ground.

Karuni sat down and said, "Xiaoxue, follow the Wrestling Eagleman."

"Woo~"

The docile ice dragon let out a soft call, then steadily ran towards the direction from which the eagle-wrestling man had made his sound in the sky.

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Meanwhile, on the other side of the Enchanted Forest.

A figure so fast it was hard to tell if it was human or elf darted across the snow-covered forest, kicking up snowflakes wherever it went, and the sound of "Wuhu" could be heard echoing in the air.

After gliding smoothly for a distance, Xia Chen stopped in front of a dense forest.

With dense trees ahead, this mode of transportation was no longer suitable. Xia Chen removed the high-tech nitrogen-fueled skis and put on another pair of equally high-tech snow boots.

These were all the items from the metal box that Vladali had given him that day.

It was most likely developed so that Team Flare members could better search for Xerneas near Snowshine City, and I ended up getting a free ride on it.

However, these seemingly ordinary but actually ingenious gadgets reminded Xia Chen of Professor Agasa's inventions in a certain elementary school detective anime from his previous life.

Speaking of which, Fladali, who came up with these strange inventions, is the villain. I just don't know if the rumor that Professor Agasa is the mastermind behind the organization is true.

Unfortunately, the self that traveled through time will never know...

Having been in the Enchanted Forest for three days, Xia Chen is getting closer and closer to his destination.

As for why he was so sure, it was all thanks to Cinbu's guidance.

As we all know, the fairy attribute was brought about by Xerneas's awakening, so naturally, the closer to the place of awakening, the stronger the fairy aura.

Perhaps because of her fairy skin, Sylveon is very sensitive to fairy-type energy. She may not know how to get back to Snowshine City, but she will definitely not get lost on the way to Xerneas's awakening point.

The fact that the sprites encountered along the way were increasingly active seems to confirm this.

However, the more straightforward way for Xenbu to determine direction is... the Horn of Xerneas.

Feeling the twig in his bag breathing more and more rapidly, Xianbu felt a sense of anticipation.

She had a hunch that following the guidance of the Horn of Xerneas, she might discover something related to that legendary elf again.

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Because of its winding and meandering paths, the Enchanted Forest has preserved its natural ecology remarkably well.

Many of these places have never been set foot in by humans, and there's no guarantee that a powerful and ferocious elf might appear anywhere. Therefore, the further you go in, the more dangerous it becomes.

Therefore, Xia Chen specially rented a Flaming Arrow Eagle before setting off. It wasn't very strong, about the same level as Milotic and Sylvanas, but it could mainly serve as a warning bird and guide the way in the sky on the return trip.

During the day, the Arrowhawk is perfectly capable of performing guard duties, but at night it is somewhat of a stretch.

After all, even the strongest elf is not a machine and needs rest. Moreover, in the pitch-black night, the dangers lurking in the darkness are hard to detect.

However, this problem is not unsolvable.

Looking up at the gradually darkening sky, Xia Chen stroked his chin and winked at the fairy cloth at his feet.

Xianbu immediately understood, and in a few swift movements, he climbed up the tree next to him. Then, the extended ribbon wrapped around another tree, and he swung around the edge of the dense forest like Tarzan, disappearing from sight in no time.

Xia Chen found a suitable place nearby to set up a temporary camp and began preparing to settle in.

In a clearing where the trees weren't too dense, Xia Chen threw out two Poké Balls.

"I'm leaving it to you, Milotic and Ralts."

Having camped in this icy and snowy place for three days, they naturally understood Xia Chen's intentions.

Milotic skillfully spewed out hot water, and the ice and snow on the open ground gradually melted away. At the same time, Ralts also controlled its Nen power to distribute the melted water around, revealing a bare patch of land that had been under the snow.

Milotic, having just sprayed hot water, unleashed another beam of ice, instantly freezing the water controlled by its psychic powers and creating a barrier between the snow and the open ground, isolating it.

A simple campsite was thus set up.

Xia Chen and the elves began to do their respective jobs to prepare for the camping trip.

In no time, with the help of the advanced technology from the Vladali Institute, everything was ready.

At this moment, Xianbu also swung back through the woods on a silk ribbon, with an unconscious night owl tied to another ribbon.

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"I'm sorry to get to know you this way, but we just wanted to ask you to help us keep watch..."

Looking at the newly awakened Night Hawk, Xia Chen said with a slightly guilty conscience.

"Goo?"

The night owl tilted its head speechlessly. If it weren't for the elf who had knocked it down with a flash of lightning watching from the side, it would have really wanted to peck his butt with its sharp beak!

Is this the attitude you take to offer help?

"Snapped!"

A box of Power Cubes was thrown in front of him, but the Night Hawk ignored it dismissively.

Ha, money can't buy my happiness. Just look at the attitude you had when you kidnapped me here, don't even think about it!

"Snapped--"

Two more crisp sounds of metal boxes clashing rang out, and the Night Hawk swallowed hard.

Xia Chen added with a smile, "There will be three more boxes after tomorrow morning's event!"

The night owl nodded reluctantly.

I initially wanted to refuse, but he was offering just too much...

Chapter 156 The Days I Spent with Karuni

The pitch-black night is often the time when trainers traveling in the wild need to be most vigilant, not to mention the Enchanted Forest where sunlight is rarely seen even during the day.

If you were to encounter danger at such a time, or accidentally stumble into the territory of a short-tempered elf, how could you possibly be a match for an elf who knows the surroundings like the back of their hand?

Even the powerful Karuni didn't want to create unnecessary trouble for herself because of this.

Looking at the darkening sky above, she called out loudly, "Hawkman, let's find a place to rest!"

"Howling!"

Above the dense, shady forest, came the voice of the Hawkman responding.

At the same time, Karuni also made the Ice Dragon stop and wait for the Wrestling Eaglemen to scout.

Half a minute later, a lithe figure fell from the tree, and the masked Hawkman landed gracefully with a cool pose.

But he didn't have time to show off right now. His arm, which was glued to his wings, pointed forward and shouted, "Howl!"

Karuni, who was of one mind with her own elf, immediately understood what the wrestling eagle man meant. She frowned and asked, "You mean, there are traces of people ahead? Poachers or travelers?"

If it's the latter, that's fine, but if it's poachers...

Although with Karuni's strength, there are almost no poachers in the world who can defeat her.

But this is the unregulated wilderness, and the opponents are a group of cunning villains who might resort to American-style iaido at the slightest provocation. No matter how you look at it, encountering such people is ultimately not a good thing.

The wrestler shook his head, dismissing his trainer's worst guess.

However, Karuni did not let her guard down. Bad guys don't write their true colors on their faces, so it was safer to check it out herself.

After thinking for a moment, she took out a Poké Ball and summoned the Pokémon inside, Pumpkinman.

Ghost-type Pokémon are good at hiding, making them deadly weapons in wild battles.

With everything prepared, Karuni said seriously, "Let's go, let's go meet him."

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Night had not yet fully fallen, but the makeshift campsite was already burning with the sound of a campfire.

Scattered orange-yellow sparks crackled and popped among the firewood, adding a warm and reassuring atmosphere to the cold forest night.

The enticing aroma wafting from the pot above the campfire made Night Hawk a little regretful of his earlier feast on the energy cubes.

It thought the energy cube was the most delicious thing in the world, so what was this aroma? It was so tempting!

Unfortunately, my belly has been enlarged by the energy cubes, so I can't even find a reason to go out for a free meal.

The night owl sighed inwardly.

Never mind, I'm a security guard, protecting the peace of the area.

Thinking that he would do his job for every penny he received, the night owl dutifully kept its eyes wide open and ears perked up, observing the movements around it.

Although it had lived in this area since birth, it knew that no elves would be out wandering around at night.

Honestly, how come humans are even more timid than me? How could there be a ghost in such a tranquil and peaceful forest...?

As the night owl mentally complained, it suddenly caught a glimpse of a terrifying face emitting a dim orange glow in the dim woods, giving it a creepy smile.

"Goo-"

The Night Hawk's alarm went off instantly, and a hysterical, terrified scream echoed through the forest.

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"Phew... It's you, Miss Karuni. I thought it was another elf poaching group..."

Beside the campfire, which radiated warmth and light, Xia Chen, who had just been relieved of his guard, let out a long sigh and said to the big star who sat down next to him.

Karuni never expected that the first person she would encounter in this vast and cold forest would be the boy she had met briefly a few months ago.

This strange coincidence made her smile involuntarily. She replied with a smile, "I also thought you were a poacher. Luckily you're not... Wait, why did you just say 'again'? Did you encounter them before?"