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

Two seconds passed, and there was no response.

The elven aura was still there, indicating that it had not left.

Xia Chen took another step closer and said, "I heard some rumors about you down the mountain. Would you like to know what they are?"

There was still no response.

Xia Chen didn't care whether it was listening or not, and answered his own question: "They say you are the murderer of those arsonists, and that you are a wicked elf, but I don't think so."

"You've been framed, haven't you?"

The aura sensed by the waveguide finally fluctuated, a complex emotional fluctuation.

Was I right?

Xia Chen raised an eyebrow and continued walking slowly forward, sincerely saying, "I can help you clear up this misunderstanding. If you don't object, I'll continue forward."

This silence signifies acquiescence.

Without further hesitation, Xia Chen pushed aside the dense, scattered bushes and stepped into the stone house.

"I'm coming in now."

This statement is the final declaration.

When Xia Chen saw the furry elf in the stone house, whose expression was still somewhat wary, he was so surprised that he was momentarily stunned.

It was a spirit he had never expected beforehand, Zeraora.

No... to be precise, it's a shiny Zeraora!

Chapter 488 and Zeraora getting close

The scene before him was so real, yet it also felt somewhat like a dream to Xia Chen.

This is a spirit that resembles a cat that walks upright, possessing all the advantages of cat-like spirits—

A handsome and agile figure, snow-white fur, a face that naturally makes humans feel cute, a long hair like a horse's tail extending from between the shoulders, bouncy and cute paw pads, and a wary and uneasy look in the eyes.

Even the most discerning person could not find fault with the appearance of this creature, which seemed to have been created by Arceus himself.

If you're a trainer who's obsessed with the appearance of Pokémon, you're guaranteed to fall for such a Pokémon at first sight.

That's the charm of Zeraora. In Xia Chen's mind, it's the only Pokémon that can surpass Lucario and Greninja in terms of coolness.

He never expected to encounter a Zeraora in this place, especially a rarer one, a Shiny Zeraora.

However, Zeraora is a Mythical Pokémon that appeared in the Sun and Moon series, so it makes perfect sense for it to appear in the Alola region.

Indeed, persisting in searching for the dominant spirit of this place was absolutely the right thing to do.

Xia Chen thought to himself, while Zeraora on the other side felt a little uncomfortable being stared at by this human.

His eyes looked so strange...

Zeraora, who doesn't quite know how to use words like "appreciation" or "burning passion" to describe himself, can only be described as "strange."

"Ao Rua... (Human, you can now state your purpose.)"

Seeing that the human still didn't speak and was just staring at her blankly, Zeraora couldn't hold back any longer. She shifted her body awkwardly and then spoke.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I've never seen such a handsome elf as you before, so I was a little flustered."

Xia Chen said sincerely, "Before I came, I thought it would be a Scaled Dragon or something, but I didn't expect it to be you. I'm very happy."

This wasn't a lie. In terms of cuteness, beauty, and elegance, Sylveon and Gardevoir were definitely Xia Chen's top choices, but when it came to coolness, Zeraora was the true god.

Such direct praise caught Zeraora off guard. Rarely interacting with humans, and even when it does, it only receives negative comments, stirred a strange emotion within it.

She wasn't exactly happy or sad, but she wasn't opposed to it. However, because of a previous misunderstanding, Zeraora didn't like interacting with humans and forcibly hid these feelings.

He then responded in a cold tone: "Oh dear—(If you keep talking like that, I'm...running away!)"

It originally intended to say something harsh like "I'll kick you out," but after thinking about it, it realized that since the person had shown it kindness, saying such a thing might hurt their feelings. So it changed its words at the last minute, causing the entire threat to fall apart.

Xia Chen tried his best to suppress his smile, thinking to himself how kind and adorable this guy was, while raising his hands in surrender and saying, "Okay, okay, I'll keep those words to myself from now on. Now, tell me the truth about this matter, and I'll believe you."

Zeraora breathed a sigh of relief for some reason, and then began to recount the events from her own perspective with a complicated expression.

…………

Zeraora's communication skills were not strong, and it was only after a series of intermittent narrations and questions and answers that Xia Chen finally understood the ins and outs of the whole incident.

As it suspected, the Pokémon that committed the "arson" was not Zeraora, but a mischievous Raikou.

He is not a native Alola Pokémon, but was abandoned here after coming with his trainer.

The reason is that its trainer caught an Electivire here, and since its type overlaps with Electivire's, it is no longer needed.

"Heh, putting aside his character, that guy is also a complete failure as a trainer. What's the difference between Electrode and Electivire besides their types? He totally doesn't understand the appeal of high-speed Pokémon..."

Xia Chen clicked his tongue in amazement as he commented.

He interrupted casually and was glared at by Zeraora, so Xia Chen had no choice but to continue listening attentively.

After that, naturally, the abandoned Voltorb began to hate humans. It started by bullying the young trainers in Wind City, and later became increasingly vicious, even setting fire to the residents' orchards.

When news of this reached Zeraora on the mountain, this kind-hearted, dominant elf immediately decided to bring the arsonist to justice and teach him to be a proper elf.

"Hey, why are you meddling in the affairs of humans? Anyway, Thunderbolt hasn't harmed the interests of you mountain elves, has it?"

Xia Chen interrupted again.

Zeraora glanced at Xia Chen and replied reluctantly, "Oro—(Right is right, wrong is wrong. It was its trainer who abandoned it. What does it have to do with anyone else?)"

Xia Chen added fuel to the fire, "But those residents ended up treating you like that."

Zeraora frowned like a kitten, its paw pads twitching as if it were about to extend its claws at any moment.

It took several deep breaths to calm itself, then sneered, "Oh no—(I said, right is right, and wrong is wrong; there's no connection between the two!)"

Xia Chen gave it a thumbs up, "Its values ​​are spot on! Its awareness is much higher than most humans!"

Zeraora turned her head, wearing a haughty "who needs your praise" expression, and said, "Ora! (Just don't interrupt me again!)"

Xia Chen knew that cats were petty creatures and that teasing them should be done in moderation, so he nodded and smiled repeatedly, "I understand, I definitely won't do it again next time."

In fact, the incident was almost over at this point.

Although the Naughty Thunderbolt was fast, it could never outrun Zeraora. It was caught on the spot when it first set fire to the place.

When Zeraora brought it back to the mountain, its back was seen by a witness, and the first misunderstanding arose from this.

Although the mischievous Thunderball, having been disciplined, verbally promised not to repeat the offense, the arson it committed last time was too stimulating, leaving it with a lingering resentment.

The mischievous Thunderbolt quickly fled down the mountain and began its second crime.

This time it wasn't for revenge; he just wanted the thrill of arson.

Elves are also intelligent beings, and this kind of morbid criminal psychology is common to them.

In short, Zeraora managed to catch the mischievous Thunderball several times, but couldn't do anything about it.

After all, it is the dominant spirit of Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain, not the mayor of Wind City. Its stance should always be on the side of wild spirits.

Punishing an elf for the sake of human property is neither reasonable nor justifiable.

This has ultimately led to the current situation.

…………

"So where is that mischievous lightning bolt now?"

Xia Chen asked.

Zeraora shook her head helplessly, "Ora... (run away again...)"

Xia Chen stroked his chin, pondering, "So, this guy will most likely continue to commit his crimes?"

"Oh... (maybe...)"

The cat looked a little dejected. Xia Chen patted its fluffy shoulder and comforted it, "It's okay, you've done enough."

Jeraora shuddered at the touch of the warm hand and looked in alarm at Xia Chen, who was pressing close to her.

When did this guy get next to me?

Xia Chen knew better than to keep his distance again, reminding himself that you can't pet a cat all day.

One day, I'll pet it until it meows!

"In short, I roughly understand the situation."

Xia Chen put aside his thoughts and said seriously, "Leave this matter to me. I guarantee I can greatly change everyone's impression of you!"

He cleared his throat and changed the subject, "Of course, this also requires your cooperation."

Nobody likes being misunderstood, and elves are no exception. Zeraora hesitated for a moment before asking, "Oro? (How should I cooperate?)"

Xia Chen chuckled and leaned close to Jieraora's ear. She instinctively pushed him away, looking wary. "Aoruo? (What are you going to do?)"

Xia Chen said matter-of-factly, "Hey, this is my brilliant plan, you don't want your secret to be known by others, do you?"

Zeraora, with a stiff face, reluctantly approached after a long while.

Xia Chen whispered to it, "It's simple. Next time the mischievous lightning bolt sets fire, come out a little later and wait until most of the citizens have arrived before you make your move."

"Oh? That's it?"

Zeraora felt cheated. If things could be resolved so easily, would she have been wronged for so long?

Xia Chen shrugged. "It's that simple. Let me tell you a principle, Zeraora: a good person who does one bad thing will be hated by everyone, while a bad person only needs one good thing to change people's perception of them."

"Besides, this was originally a misunderstanding. We just need to present the truth as it is."

Jeraora asked with skepticism, "Oro? (Even so, what kind of brilliant plan is this?)"

Xia Chen couldn't possibly say that he was just saying that to get closer to it, so he could only pretend to be mysterious and say, "Well, there are some things you'll never know if no one tells you. If I don't tell you, can you figure it out yourself?"

Zeraora pondered for a long while with a cold expression, finally saying in a weak voice, "Ora... (Understood, thank you...)"

Xia Chen couldn't help but shake his head with a smile. This guy... is too innocent.

He coughed lightly and said, "Then I'll stay in Fenglai City for the next few days. By the way, do you want to come along? If you're in the city, you can get to the scene faster."

Zeraora frowned, puzzled. "Ora—(Didn't you say you'd appear later? Why are you saying sooner now? I'm not going down. It'll only take me a few minutes anyway.)"