Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

This is understandable. When the invited master of cultivation is merely a figurehead and unable to provide further assistance, how can one blame him for being attracted by Nan Yin's composed demeanor and focusing his attention on her outstanding skills?

Can I treat this as a regular order?

"of course."

Generally speaking, skilled craftsmen all have their own temperaments, and the outward calmness and gentleness cannot represent the whole girl. Moreover, Daigo is unwilling to use the title of Hoenn champion to benefit himself.

"Regarding the payment, since I am often away from home, it is inconvenient to pay at any time. You can go to the branch of Devon Corporation and deliver this check." Daigo took out a pen and paper from his backpack, signed his name, and handed it to the former.

"The amount is up to you, Nan Yin."

The somewhat worried young man held his breath, preparing to listen carefully to the other party's reply.

These words alone subtly reveal the wealth and values ​​of this Hoenn champion.

"I agree to your request, but there's no need for any payment."

She didn't take the check; her voice was clear and cold, like a drop of morning dew on an autumn day.

"Consider this order a small gift as a token of our meeting. Mr. Daigo only needs to say a few words on social media."

In any region and at any time, the trainer who wins the title of champion is the best.

Aside from their duties, most of them have their own lives and hobbies, making it difficult for ordinary people to find any trace of them.

But given the chance, most people wouldn't mind getting a champion's autograph, and it's not uncommon for a single ticket to be sold for four figures at any official match featuring them.

With such a high status and unparalleled personal ability, if the champion wanted to obtain money and resources, he only needed to wave his hand slightly, and investors would swarm him with their money.

In this context, it means that any champion has a far greater advantage in terms of connections and assets than the average person, but even so, Daigo is still a rather special case.

—Because he is not only a champion, but also the son of the world-renowned Devon Corporation.

There was no need for investment; given his already substantial family fortune, Daigo inherited his love for minerals from a young age under his father's influence. In addition, he could choose any of his favorite Pokémon, Beldum.

Finally, the Oddityrum that accompanied Daigo to fame alongside him was the same Oddityrum that had grown up with him since childhood.

One has to admire the former's generosity. This champion is a wealthy man who, in generations of games, treats pseudo-legendary characters like wholesale items, giving them away to trainers he approves of.

The young Hoenn champion wasn't lacking in understanding of money; however, he was willing to pay several times the average price for things he desired.

That is why Nan Yin refused the payment offered to fill in the blanks.

With a reasonable cultivation plan and suitable energy blocks, she has taken on several orders, but even if the remuneration is increased several times, it is still just a depletion of her savings.

What the girl truly wanted to do was to showcase her skills to the public, let the world witness the passing down of Master Fu's legacy, and let the world know that such an outstanding nurturer existed.

How can accepting a single order compare to being renowned and attracting the interest of elite trainers from a different class who face similar challenges?

Daigo's champion status and the large audience behind him are the goals of Nanyin.

This isn't about cunning or malice; it's simply a matter of the buyer and seller getting what they need.

"no problem."

The true cost of something free is often hidden in an unseen corner.

Having received his father's teachings since childhood, Daigo naturally understood this principle, but upon receiving the girl's affirmation, the young man couldn't help but show his joy.

Regardless of the price, his old partner had clearly expressed his preference, and he was determined to acquire it no matter the cost!

"Thank you for your generosity, Mr. Daigo. I will deliver the detailed plan and the corresponding finished products one by one through the messenger bird. Well then, let's say goodbye here."

With the agreement reached and their respective goals diverging, it was time to say goodbye.

Without trying to stop her, and without paying too much attention to the characters in the play, the girl has her own judgment, and her trip is solely her own decision.

"Looking forward to seeing you again in the future."

With its four arms combined and a powerful surge of air gushing forth, the Metagross hovered in mid-air, waiting for the young man to leap onto it, where it would then disappear into the sky as a platform.

"Mr. Daigo is really dashing."

Looking at the increasingly distant, comet-like figure, Korni sighed softly.

"Being carefree comes at a price. It's still raining and snowing today, and being in the clouds isn't a pleasant experience."

The girl's telekinetic powers allowed her to capture the fleeting scene. Once she saw the young man's completely soaked hair and clothes, she knew that this carefree attitude came at a high price.

"Let's go. Aside from the leisurely travel, the Miare Tournament is only two days away. You must train those kids well and make sure they don't fall behind in the earlier rounds."

"Ah! I almost forgot there are less than two days left. I still need a few more wins to complete my 100-win challenge!"

Upon hearing this, she hurriedly brushed the snowflakes off her shoulders, told her friend how urgent the situation was, and then jumped down the mountain path in a hurry, heading straight for Yingxue City.

[What is the Nanyin Grand Assembly?]

"That's a way for trainers and Pokémon to test their growth on their journey and their bond with each other through competition."

Thinking about the meaning of being a trainer, and recalling the tranquility of the girl accompanying those little beasts, Jirachi's eyes became even brighter.

The girl watched as Korne faded from sight and sighed softly.

"She always maintains this energy, and I hope this child can continue to be optimistic."

To be honest, she was a little unsure how to face Korne.

That unexpected encounter on the tram, the sharp fangs given as a gift upon our reunion, the challenge we made during our stroll, and the companionship that lasted for days and nights.

It would be a lie to say she was completely unmoved; even if she were slow to react, she could sense that Korney considered her a special person.

Even though the other party rarely tried to express it verbally, the feelings were clearly beyond what could be described as those between a simple friend.

The girl pressed her temples together, calmed her breathing, and stopped thinking about the matter.

If you struggle to find a solution, then let time settle things and leave it to your future self to decide.

At least for now, those children are waiting to choose their own initial direction as the starting point for their journey.

[Nanyin, is something troubling you? Jirachi can help!]

The animal landed on the young woman's shoulder, and with each step, the delicate little beast rose and fell with her toes.

"It's okay. I was just thinking about how to accompany you and everyone to see the sights of Carlos and create memorable memories."

The beginning of the white sandalwood forest, the mirror cave of divine craftsmanship, the incense hall of Balfam where fate brought them together, the vast blue harbor, and... Miare's little home.

Two days is not enough time to see all the wonders of the world, but it allows us to glimpse the journey the girl once took and the choices she made.

These scenes and objects witnessed her growth and are engraved with profound meaning. What Nan Yin wanted Ji Laqi to experience was these unforgettable warmth, these memories that she could never let go of no matter how many days and nights passed.

[Thank you, Nan Yin, this is the happiest day of my life~]

Two days later, a hint of weariness appeared on the little beast's face, but even more so, a deep reluctance to part.

"Similarly, I am quite content to be with Jirachi. You were not interested in asking about the significance of the conference before, so let's step into it together and experience it firsthand."

As the saying goes, the conversations grew increasingly noisy, and one could hear all sorts of topics about the conference simply by strolling through the streets.

Boarding the train bound for the final stop, leaving the checkpoint with the crowd, and just a short distance forward, the magnificent and towering arena gradually came into view.

Even a usually calm girl knows what moving forward means, so why would she hesitate on the mountaintop and disregard all her past efforts?

As you ascend the pure white steps, your confident gaze and resolute awareness accompany your every step.

—The road to the championship is already underway.

Chapter 140 The Progression of Emotions and Liking

At eight o'clock in the morning, a thin mist hung in the air, and a chill lingered.

But the cheers inside the arena were like a tsunami, endless and easily drowning out the winter chill.

The lights shone down one after another, and the sacred flame on the high platform burned brightly. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, more than a hundred trainers who had collected all the badges and were determined stood on the battlefield.

They and Pokémon have overcome countless obstacles to reach this top stage, aiming for the highest honor.

[All formalities are unnecessary embellishments. Today, we gather here solely to witness the spectacular battles and the deep bond between Trainers and their Pokémon!]

Passionate female voices often accompanied my ears, and snowflakes drifted down through the dome.

The bustling crowd and the large gathering were what the young girl witnessed.

She spread her fingers, scooped up a lone snowflake, and watched it melt away, leaving a cool sensation in her palm. Without a word, Nan Yin simply turned to look at her little beast.

There is no need to hesitate. We once set a goal to climb to the summit, and now is the time to put it into practice.

A butterfly from another world deserves to flap its wings once more.

"Buyi."

Sensing the girl's surging emotions, Sylveon raised its little face and gently rubbed its canine teeth. It was ready to fight, just to repay the endless kindness.

"It seems you and those kids are full of fighting spirit."

The heels touched the ground with a soft thud, and the speaker lowered his sunglasses slightly, revealing a pair of bright blue eyes.

That was a doe, a graceful and dignified doe, and also the queen of Carlos, Karuni.

"It's been a long time, Karuni."

She called out her friend's name. As the champion of the region, she naturally had to be present at the competition to create a lively atmosphere.

"Hmm." With a smile, the gray-haired beauty crossed her arms and leaned against the wall of the aisle, letting her smooth neck and back trace the curves. "Perhaps no one would have thought that the fashionable and dusty Cinderella would step onto this stage before the end of the year."

"Is this something you didn't expect?"

"of course not."

Recalling their first encounter at the Blatano Research Institute, Karuni admitted that she initially only saw him as a young prodigy, but now, that fearless gaze was clearly a challenge to her, so—

"I await your challenge."

Passing through the curtain and along the corridor to the athletes' lounge, the noise in the arena gradually fades, turning into a slight murmur in your ears.

As they walked side by side, a brisk pace approached from afar, causing both of them to look up at the same time.

"It seems I arrived a little earlier than you, Karuni—"

A glimpse of golden light brushed past my eyes, and then a smile appeared on my face.

"Kitten."

Raising her fingertips to her lips, the beauty tilted her head slightly, intentionally revealing a dazed expression.

However, a blush of color, accompanied by an angry frown, flushed Karuni's face and stained the fair skin around her ears.

"Zhu Lan, didn't I tell you not to call me that in public!"

Clearly, there was a hint of shyness in that soft shout, but even more so, there was the joy of seeing a friend.

"puff."

After giving a brief answer, the Sinnoh champion turned his gaze to Nanyin.

"Nanyin."

"Bamboo orchid."

Fingertips touching, palms clasped together, is a brief and perfunctory greeting.

The initial pleasantries fell silent, but the casual conversations that followed continued.

"It's quite a coincidence. There haven't been any major events in the Sinnoh region lately, and remembering that you mentioned you wanted to participate in this year's Luna Conference, I took some time out of my busy schedule to attend as an invited guest."

Even though she was explaining it like that, the blonde beauty's gaze never left the two of them, which was a deliberate plea.

Through metaphors in her words and actions, Zhu Lan makes no attempt to conceal her true feelings; she has come specifically for Karuni and Nan Yin.

"...Bamboo orchid."

Her face flushed, Karuni gently touched the former's waist. Her earlier elegance vanished, leaving only a girlish sentiment.

Perhaps this is the way of being in a relationship that's neither quite friends nor quite lovers.

Having made that judgment, Nan Yin, out of the corner of her eye, carefully observed the interaction between the two.

"Nan Yin, I didn't..." Noticing the strange look in her eyes, Karuno sighed with a hint of helplessness. "I should have just gone straight in and not lingered in the lounge. And Zhu Lan, couldn't you at least give me some face since we finally get to meet?"

"Feel sorry."

No more teasing, but leaning forward, letting his brilliant blonde hair cover his gray-black hair, it was a very serious apology.

"Don't look so gloomy, and don't be too hard on yourself. Next, we need you to go on stage and give a speech to set the stage."