Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

"!"

In the distance, a waterfall cascades down, forming a vast lake where a colossal, azure-blue two-legged dragon raises its head to confront and clash with a strange, floating beast high above.

The water vapor scorched, the steam expanded, and the intense heat scorched and blurred the vision, while on the other side, the dazzling light of the fairy descended from above, breaking through the boiling waves and colliding with them.

A misty haze spread out, and a furious roar echoed from near to far.

It resembles the god of the north wind and the water god, yet it has many differences from them.

Chapter 217 Finally Meeting

The commotion in the distance was hard to detect. But when the view turned back and the group walked through the green grass and down the hillside, the old and simple building came into view.

"This observatory looks like it was built in ancient times; it's clear from the outside that it hasn't been maintained for a long time."

Peony murmured softly, taking note of the accumulated dust and exposed coils.

"Yes, this building was originally built 87 years ago, when the ancient Padian sages were exploring it, and it was later rebuilt by the Alliance."

She did not interrupt the students' observation, and only added supplementary information when necessary.

As they entered, the projection screen that had been placed in the center gradually revealed the image of a woman.

With her long, brown hair and wild attire, she was undoubtedly the Dr. Orin everyone was talking about.

“Olin, why have you not truthfully reported the situation to the Alliance for so long, whether it’s your current situation or the research logs of Zone Zero?”

Upon seeing her long-awaited friend suddenly appear, the tanned beauty immediately stepped forward and questioned him with considerable seriousness.

The slightly old facilities reflected Orin's unchanged appearance. Upon hearing Ye Ci's words, she did not respond at all, but simply looked at the group without changing her expression.

"Student ID 805C001, Nemo; Student ID 803B121, Peony..."

"President of the Padia Alliance, Ye Ci, and Carlos Alliance Heavenly King Nan Yin."

"Welcome to Zone Zero. I am very grateful for your presence. I know you must have many questions about this place, but I cannot answer them for the time being. Please go to the bottom floor of Zone Zero and meet me inside the research institute."

The female doctor bluntly stated everyone's number and name, explaining the route and the biomes along the way in a businesslike manner. However, such indifference eventually became unbearable for Pipa, who was standing to the side.

The boy clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and spoke with mixed emotions, including a hint of accusation.

"Mom, why haven't you contacted me? Why can't you explain everything now?"

Almost hoarsely, in a low growl, Pipa even had a few tears welling up in the corners of his eyes.

He missed the voice he hadn't heard in years, and he longed for the maternal love he had rarely experienced since he could remember. But when all the grievances he had suffered over the years surged into his heart at this moment, no matter how much he wanted to say, it would only turn into accumulated emotions, which remained unexpressed.

“Papa...go to the research institute. There, Futu and I will give you all the answers.”

Dr. Orin's tone softened, her brows furrowing as if she were considering something. But the communication was cut off in an instant, leaving behind Pipa, who still wanted to ask more questions, and Yeci, who was deep in thought.

"Why is it always like this...?"

Even now, he understands that his mother must have had her reasons for abandoning him and leaving him alone to grow up, but the neglect and indifference still hurt this young man the most.

“Pippa, I think Dr. Orin didn’t intentionally ignore you. The neglect of the observatory and the demands of the research institute both indicate that she is in a bad state, so much so that she has to lock herself in deep inside to cope.”

At the opportune moment, Nan Yin spoke up to explain to the doctor she had never met, not wanting to make the group's mood too heavy.

As a mature adult, she should lead these children without being troubled by worries.

"The reason why it wasn't mentioned in the communication is perhaps because that doctor was also considering the feelings of an adult and didn't want to say that he was in trouble."

These words sounded quite self-consistent to the three children, and even Ye Ci's expression calmed down a little.

"Take a look at this, everyone."

Holding up the notebook she found inside the station, Peony turned the page to the beginning of the sentence.

Just like the progression of steps, this diary recounts Dr. Orin's initial arrival in Zone Zero, her discovery of terrestrial crystallization, and the process of creating the prototype of the terrestrial crystal bead.

The language is concise and the sentences are simple, which is not much different from the habits of traditional researchers, but the difference lies in the content being described.

"A Pokémon that cannot control its temperament and defies common sense, which is exactly what we are seeing now."

"Let's continue downwards. As Dr. Orin said, most Paradox Pokémon are located in the middle and lower layers. As we go deeper, we will eventually be able to count the biological populations that appear along the way and leave corresponding annotations for future generations."

Before leaving, Nan Yin also wrote down her observations and experiences along the way in her notebook.

If we are to go further down the path of nurturing families, we must make up for any lack of knowledge as much as possible.

"Peony, you're in charge of continuing to crack the observatory's locks. Nemo, I'll need your help on the way, to share some of the unavoidable battles. Pipa, you keep an eye out for any clues left by the Doctor."

"Ok!"

Nemo nodded vigorously, showing no aversion to fighting.

Although the Pokémon inside the giant pit haven't received the favor of trainers, the wind, sun, and the struggle for survival have honed their abilities, making them more difficult to deal with than most Pokémon outside.

This is a challenge, but it's also something she's interested in.

After establishing clearer team roles, they proceeded along the spiral-shaped terrain, and the outlines of the subsequent observation stations in the distant lowlands were already faintly visible.

The diary entries belonging to Dr. Orin were becoming increasingly numerous, including some speculations and hypotheses about the Dragon of Paradise and the Paradoxical Species.

"...Is the existence of the Phantom Paradoxical Species truly real?"

This is probably the question on most people's minds, and also the speculation that Nanyin has never been able to shake off.

Most of the Pokémon she found in the Book of Crimson and the Book of Purple can now be found in their prototypes and have almost clear descriptions. However, the descriptions of Mythical Pokémon use more imaginative language.

"It can be used as a reference, but it should not become the main argument."

Looking at Millerton following behind her, Nan Yin actually believed most of those descriptions, not only because of the examples of her own children, but also because the feedback she received from her mental power gave her conclusive evidence.

At the base of the distant waterfall lies an entity resembling the god of the north wind and the water deity.

With its sharp claws and robust physique, it is more wild and larger than its normal form, perfectly embodying the ancient and ferocious qualities.

The rising steam burst open frequently, attracting their attention even from a distance.

In particular, when the rippling water collided with the fairy's radiance, the scorching shockwaves drew the attention of almost everyone.

The two combatants have not yet determined a victor, but the little beast with the fluttering ribbons is clearly showing signs of fatigue. It is caught off guard by the scorching steam and has to duck to avoid it.

The former was unable to dodge in time and was swept away by a burst of psychic power, causing their eyes to meet across the sky.

It was as if they had passed through the Mirror Cave of the past, and at this moment, their destined love had come together.

It was exactly the child I had been longing for—

Wings flap.

Chapter 218 Intimacy and Dissatisfaction

"That Pokémon, its appearance is almost identical to the legendary Suicune!"

She gasped in surprise as she caught sight of the figure; Nemo couldn't contain her astonishment.

The reason is simple: the existence of the Phantom Paradox is inherently illogical. In the epic tales that have been passed down to this day, the three sacred beasts suffered at the burned-down Bell Tower, but were given a chance to revive their lives by the mercy of the Phoenix King.

It has only existed for a few hundred years, so how could there be an even older individual?

Not only the three little ones, but even Ci was caught in deep thought.

"It's unbelievable. If these legendary Pokémon have so-called species, or even more ancient forms, then wouldn't the records of the Burnt Tower in the Johto region be incomplete?"

So bewildered were the crowd that they didn't even notice the azure dragon had turned its head and roared.

"Roar!"

As the clouds and mist paused, the waterfall's waves were cut off by the sound, the water cascading down at a sharp angle, whipping its long, pointed tail that split into two.

It's intimidation.

"Back off."

With her arms outstretched, Nan Yin shielded Korni behind her, lowered her gaze, and looked directly at the enormous dragon before her.

Before even seeing the figure with my own eyes, my mind had already etched the image of the battle between the creature and the Winged One into my thoughts. There was no denying that the Water Spirit was extremely powerful.

"Muma?"

Perhaps due to the severity of its injuries, after catching its breath, the little beast, resembling a dream demon, finally came to its senses and noticed the approaching figure from afar.

The remaining wounds throbbed faintly. It saw the azure dragon straighten its legs, still staring at it with fierce eyes, and also saw that silvery-white color appear in its sight.

She is a young human female.

Having rarely seen this strange-looking creature, Zhenyifa wouldn't normally pay much attention to it, but a feeling of friendliness and concern spontaneously arose in its mind, like a drop of water creating ripples on a lake.

curious.

Such a thought arises in the heart, and it unfolds like phosphorescent flames, while the beaded chain hanging on its chest also radiates light and reveals the color of emotion.

"It is asserting territorial rights, and if we want to pass through here to the next observation post, we will inevitably clash with it."

Having lived in the wild for a long time, Piper has naturally developed the ability to observe the details of Pokémon's habits. Even though that dragon is similar to Suicune from the North Wind, it is still a Pokémon at its core, just one example of its kind.

"It steams water vapor and controls streams, so it should have the attributes of water. However, as a paradox, it may differ from the prototype in many ways and should not be viewed with outdated perspectives."

By carefully observing the information left in the environment, Ye Ci had already made a general deduction.

"Judging from its appearance, there's clearly no possibility of negotiation. Since we must defeat it to advance further, then—"

Eager to fight, completely unfazed by the dragon's roar, Nemo was about to take out the Poké Ball from her waist when a dazzling light pierced through from behind, illuminating the azure lake.

"The power of the moon".

It was the girl's voice coming out later in the sentence.

With a slight nod and a glance, Princess Pink Diamond, along with her outstretched hands, exerted force in sync with Nan Yin to force back the oncoming raging waves.

By observing the former's retreat when facing the attack of the flapping wings, as well as the external deviations, the existence of the Dragon attribute can be estimated. Therefore, using Fairy is the most effective way to counter it.

However, as a paradoxical species of illusion, the Rippling Water is no weaker than any of the legends I have ever witnessed.

Wielding its sharp, long tail, the azure dragon stirred up scattered stones and wood as an initial buffer. In the instant its attack slowed, it boiled the lake water, transforming it into a scorching torrent that surged forth.

water vapor.

I've never seen such a move before, but judging from the rising steam, it must be quite threatening.

“Evil and strange.”

Gently calling out the name of one's own child, even though the scorching, raging waves are terrifying, when the little devil raises his vine stick and smashes it down, the vegetation spreading from the cracks transforms into layers of embankments, blocking the waves from entering.

"Bony~"

The child had already honed his skills through their interactions, becoming adept at using the moves and able to change the way he released them with ease.

"Ibrahimovic."

These are consecutive instructions.

"Buyi!"

Standing firmly on the ground, the roar was far more powerful than any other sound. As the wind ceased and the clouds stopped, the azure dragon was so awed by Sylveon's thunderous voice that it retreated several steps.

With its powerful legs, it plowed through the trees, leaving deep scratches in the soil. The rippling water glanced warily at the human in front of it, unusually setting aside its arrogance and taking the current battle seriously.

It never imagined that such a tiny species could possess strength comparable to its own.

Sensing the pheromones in the air, the dragon paced back and forth on the shallows, quietly observing the humans and elves before it, weighing the differences between them and the risks of the hunt.

After a moment's thought, it slowly retreated, no longer pressing its position—a wise choice made by the beast after weighing the risks.

In the harsh living environment of ancient times, injury meant death, and the white-haired girl standing at the front was not easy to deal with. The dragon blood flowing in her body was being suppressed by the aura she exuded.

The fairy atmosphere bestowed by Xerneas is powerful and majestic here.

"Muma?"

The azure dragon intended to leave, but the small, wounded beast sensed its fear and refused to give in.

Its gaze lingered between the girl and the rippling water. It slyly curled the corners of its mouth, leaped to Nan Yin's side, and used its pitiful little eyes to accuse the big guy of his evil deeds.

You bullied me, and you think you can just walk away like this?

Without much wariness, the girl's ethereal aura, like an alluring incense, gave it a slightly tipsy feeling, much like the fruit it usually enjoyed.

He didn't understand what intimacy was; Zhenyi was just taking advantage of the situation to try and get revenge on Bodangshui.