Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

"This is not the Pokémon's fault. It's just that the professor misjudged their power, so after Milton left Sector Zero, they removed the Poké Balls they had captured, hoping it would encounter a kind trainer."

Their gazes shifted to the blue lizard beasts accompanying the white-haired girl, their expressions softening further.

"If the doctor knew that Millardon is still growing up healthy and active, he would be pleased."

"you......"

For a moment, Papa clenched his fist. Standing beside him, Nan Yin sensed the thoughts and indignation of this young boy.

The doctor's AI self-narration is just a robot driven by an intelligent program, yet they describe the two dead people in an evaluative tone.

and so--

"I can not accept!"

The boy raised his hand to cover the corner of his eye, and staggered away from the deserted room.

Tick.

Water droplets rolled down, leaving a clear puddle on the dusty gray bricks.

It is tears.

Chapter 224 Ending Everything

"Papah, calm down."

Everyone present knew the true nature of the relationship between the boy and the person before them. When they learned that both doctors had passed away, both Nemo and Peony felt a deep sadness.

However, there are too many paradoxical beings left out in the world now, and it is difficult to guarantee the safety of Pipa if he leaves alone.

She gently patted the former's shoulder; though silent, Nan Yin offered comfort through her gesture.

She had deduced the general truth earlier, and now that it has been confirmed, she can only lament the impermanence of life and the fleeting nature of existence.

That's why she wants to protect her friends and the children beneath her.

"I'm fine, Teacher Nanyin..."

With gentle breathing, the boy, who should have been the most sorrowful, gradually calmed down under the concern of everyone. He turned his face away and said in a muffled voice.

"I'm going to go and gather information from the surrounding area."

Clearly, this was just an excuse to calm down, but since the team had come to Sector Zero with the mission of collecting research data, and Pipa brought it up himself, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. If it were a reckless teenager in the past, he would probably have found it difficult to remain calm upon learning of his parents' passing, but having gone through several trials, he was no longer so fragile.

The conversation ceased, and Orin and Futu's AI quietly observed the crowd, waiting for them to voice their inner confusion and bewilderment.

"If possible, we hope you can take better care of that child. We will tell you everything we know next."

Wu Lan's tone was slightly more rippled. Even though both of them were controlled by intelligent programs, the concern of fatherly and motherly love was still engraved on the information terminal through words.

"The Book of Red and Book of Purple, written by Hai Zhe, describes several paradoxical Pokémon. However, no matter how many historical records are searched, it is still difficult to find similar individuals. Therefore, Futu and I tried to use the enormous energy of the Crystal Crystal to reverse time."

Aolin AI brushed the dust off the research table, her eyes seemingly filled with reminiscence.

"The Time Machine is the product of the professor's painstaking efforts. Its principle is to project Poké Balls to different timelines, thereby capturing the Pokémon of that timeline and then transferring them to the present. Most of the Paradox Pokémon in Sector Zero today come from this."

Futu AI spoke in a deep voice, his tone filled with respect and admiration for the two doctors.

A time machine?!

With her mouth agape in disbelief, Nemo clearly couldn't believe what she had just heard.

"Well, actually, the Alliance was generally aware of this matter and had been allocating resources to help Orin and Futu. However, no one expected..."

Taking over the topic, Ye Ci raised his voice and explained in a deep tone that the development of the region was directly linked to technology and interests. The research on the time machine had always been tacitly approved by the Alliance, and its priority was even higher than that of crystallization. However, there were some things that should not be said to these still naive children.

"No, I think that even if they had died in that accident, the doctors would be satisfied as long as they see Millerton growing up strong and having someone to rely on."

"As AI based on personality and programming, we possess all the memories of the doctors. They loved the descriptions in the Book of Vermilion and Purple so much that we were able to use the data inside as an anchor point to accurately pinpoint the era in which the various paradoxes lived, thus transferring them to the present Zone Zero."

Looking at the Azure Lizard Beast that was no longer timid and was whispering with the girl, even the usually serious Futu AI couldn't help but smile.

However, the girl was currently lost in thought and couldn't pull herself out of it.

She had imagined many possibilities, but she never expected that human hands and eyes would create a time machine, bringing paradoxes from different eras back to the present.

But what kind of immense power is needed to pinpoint the exact anchor point across countless years? Many Pokémon, including Ancient and Future species, along with Mythical Paradox species, have their records drawn from the adventure notes written by Hyde two hundred years ago.

That's only one side of the story.

In the past, when technology was underdeveloped, people were able to accurately observe the characteristics of Paradoxes, including the three legendary beasts and the three musketeers. Two hundred years later, with the invention of the time machine, these Pokémon were able to come to the modern era in exactly the same way.

This is beyond description; it's almost like a predetermined outcome, the result of some kind of wish.

Did such spirits truly exist in the past of this world? And are they destined to evolve into that form in the future?

Nan Yin couldn't agree, but a different answer vaguely came to her mind. Perhaps the time machine didn't transfer Pokémon from the same timeline; the parallel world theory was also possible. Or perhaps, according to the two professors' descriptions, they used the energy of the Crystal to teleport Paradoxical Pokémon. In other words, it couldn't be simply seen as a mechanical transfer of existence, but rather that these Pokémon came to Sector Zero under the subtle influence of the Crystal's energy.

"Taylorgos..."

The girl silently uttered the name she knew from Bai Leia's mouth.

The truth behind the crystallization, the source of everything, and the third legendary Pokémon to conclude the series.

If the Zero District, which has captivated the Parthians for thousands of years, truly possesses a secret treasure, and if it shaped these imagined entities, then the word "unique" truly fits the bill perfectly.

So far, Nanyin has not found any trace of that Pokémon. This is already the bottom of the zeroth district. Could it be that there is still an undiscovered space deeper in the unseen area?

Realizing it wasn't the right time to ask questions, and seeing that the two AIs seemed unaware of the situation, Nan Yin suppressed her emotions and listened to their explanation.

"I am very sorry, but I hope you can shut down the time machine and prevent the Paradoxical Species from entering Zone Zero again."

"Isn't the ideal of the doctors to build a time machine and summon paradoxical species?"

Unable to hide her surprise, Peony hugged Ibu's plush backpack tightly and asked repeatedly.

Despite being the youngest and the petite of the group, she harbors aspirations and aspirations for various ideals.

The two doctors sacrificed their lives for their ideals, and while the outcome was tragic, the girl didn't think their ideals were wrong, except—

"The professor's ideal is to create a 'paradise' where Paranormal species can live in peace and coexist harmoniously with modern Pokémon."

"However, it now seems that this ideal is too far-fetched. The brutal instincts of the ancient species and the indifferent rationality of the future species, with their immense power, would surely cause a tragedy that the doctors do not want to see if they were to leave this giant pit, so—"

Lowering her eyelashes, Orin AI said, "Mr. Futu said:

“I urge you all to put an end to this completely.”

Chapter 225 I Forbid

Orin and Futu AI spoke with exceptional sincerity.

If the two doctors died unexpectedly while trying to stop the struggle between Milletton and Gulletton, then the former, who was created, undoubtedly witnessed it all.

They witnessed the death of the loved ones who gave them life, memories, and existence.

No matter how closely the personality is constructed to resemble the original, once they witness this scene, they will absolutely not be able to remain indifferent. Even if they are just intelligent programs that have been created, this AI, which is as lifelike as a real person, can even imitate personality and memory.

Therefore, when Papa is mentioned and his current unfortunate situation is described, even they feel genuine sadness and can't help but sigh.

Nan Yin did not miss this change in expression. She knew that if the number of Paradoxical Pokémon was allowed to increase, the limited space in Zone Zero would not be able to accommodate all these ferocious Pokémon.

Admittedly, with the power of aura and psychic abilities, and a number of trustworthy children, she could easily defeat Paranormals, even when faced with the legendary past and future. However, the people of Padia are accustomed to a peaceful life and not all of them are excellent trainers. If the Paranormals, which are as numerous as the ocean, were to escape, it would inevitably lead to an uncontrollable disaster.

Close the time machine...

Looking back at Ye Ci, Nan Yin awaited the decision of this regional alliance president.

Upon hearing the girl's question, the tanned beauty furrowed her brows slightly, her face revealing hesitation and uncertainty.

This was not wishful thinking. In fact, as the champion of Padia, Ye Ci had long been aware of the existence of the time machine. Before Orin and Futu actually stepped into the giant pit, they had explained their research direction to the league. It was precisely because of the name of time travel that companies from all sides invested in it, involving a great deal of people.

Therefore, she could not easily decide the future of others, or determine the future of Padia, based on her own will.

"I think we can't make a hasty judgment on this matter. The time machine is the culmination of the two doctors' research efforts. It is rooted in the energy of the Taijing crystal, and a change in one part will affect the whole thing."

"No, I do not agree with your idea, Chairman Ye Ci. Letting it continue to operate will only cause Zone Zero to be overloaded and the ecosystem to collapse."

A red glint flashed in the eyes of Orin and the Fortu AI. Through calculations, they had estimated how many paradoxical species this region could still accommodate and how much time was left.

"Within ten years at most, the numbers of future and ancient species will rise to a point where they are completely incompatible. And based on the protection program set up by the doctor, we cannot bypass the code and shut down the time machine ourselves."

The three held differing opinions and could not reconcile them, but Nan Yin found a photograph during her quiet moments of contemplation.

It was a splash of color on the bookshelf, somewhat out of place with the heavy books around it. On a whim, her fingers grasped the thin photograph.

There's nothing complicated in the photo; it only shows a boy and a mastiff smiling at the camera. Undoubtedly, the brown hair belongs to the doctor's son, Piper.

The power of the waveguide transformed into a stream, carrying the photograph to the silent boy behind the door.

Perhaps the two doctors were not competent parents, but seeing this childhood photo made Piper feel a tightness in his chest. On impulse, he pushed open the door, clenched his fists, and stood in front of Orin and Fortu AI once again.

Ye Ci's tone remained calm during his conversation with the doctors, but the undeniable meaning on both sides was exceptionally clear, until the boy took the initiative to speak, interrupting the endless debate.

"The Book of Crimson was my mother's favorite, and the Book of Purple was my father's go-to text. Their ideal was to bring ancient or future Pokémon to the modern world, and they dedicated over a decade to this, almost forgetting about me in the process. These materials and information are the result of their years of hard work. If the time machine were to stop operating and erase all traces of the past, what would become of the suffering they and I endured, the bitterness we felt..."

"No, I disagree. I don't want the only proof of my father and mother's existence to disappear like this! I can't bear it..."

Yes, I'm reluctant to part with it.

Even after experiencing many hardships, Pipa is still an immature child. After not seeing his parents for years, he wakes up to find them gone. He has never received care from his family, so how can he completely give up even this last bond?

Saying you don't care is hardly an excuse; how could you possibly be completely indifferent?

The conflict between Milton and Gullton took the lives of two doctors. Knowing everything, he should have despised these perverse creatures, but looking at the creatures his parents had loved all their lives, he could not feel resentment and could only blame himself for his own weakness.

Bitterness and frustration settled in his heart. Looking at Ye Ci's high gaze, Papa silently lowered his head. However, a fair hand pressed against his back, giving him the strength to straighten his chest and look directly at the people in front of him.

It's Nanyin music.

Seeing the boy's confusion, the white-haired girl raised her pink lips and smiled gently.

"Speak out boldly about what you want to do. Before, I was your teacher, and now, I am your support."

Following on from the previous statement, she moved on tiptoe and came to Orin and Futu AI.

"Perhaps, in your eyes, the time machine and the paradoxes it brings are just a whim of the Doctors, but in the hundreds of years since the birth of the Book of Crimson and the Book of Purple, countless people in the Padia region have longed for the world described in them. This is no longer a choice made by just one person."

Lip-reading was like a gentle drizzle, accompanied by the growing thunder. Nan Yin patted Pai Pa's shoulders, which had become much broader, and her voice also revealed an unquestionable confidence.

"As AIs left behind by the Doctor, you possess their memories and knowledge, and have similar personalities and emotions. You have taken over the responsibility of managing Sector Zero. In other words, you are now equivalent to another Dr. Orin, Dr. Fortu."

The girl was not a saint by nature; she was simply speaking out for a child and against injustice out of friendship and her role as a teacher.

"I think that since protecting the time machine is a passive program you were programmed with, then if it, as the root cause, is shut down, you should also disappear, right?"

Upon hearing this, everyone realized what was happening.

"If the responsibility of maintenance is no longer fulfilled, then AI loses its reason for existence."

Muttering silently, Korni, acting as a mouth substitute, uttered the metaphor of the previous sentence.

"Yes, that's what I wanted to say, Doctors. You've already let Pipa spend his childhood without family. Do you really want that child to live in the shadow of losing a loved one for the rest of his life? That's cruel."

Nan Yin's voice remained gentle, but the weight of her words was like a mountain, choking all rebuttals in her throat. It was something purer than interests, capital, or even Ye Ci's explanation.

"At the very least, I believe that protecting children's hearts is the duty of adults, and it is also the reason for your continued existence."

Chapter 226 Battle against Orin and Futu

"I disagree with your point of view, Nan Yin."

Upon hearing the girl's words, the two doctors' AIs remained silent for a long time before finally regaining their previous calm smiles and shaking their heads in denial.

"Doing this will not benefit anyone. The ecosystem of Padia will face collapse after the Paradoxical Species breaks through Zone Zero. Once they become too powerful and succumb to their wildness, they will cause an uncontrollable situation. Chairman Yeci, you should know the seriousness of this matter."

"..."

His eyes showed deep thought, just as the former said, Ye Ci was indeed deep in thought, torn between the interests of the region and the safety of the people.

She certainly didn't want the Pipana children to lose their families again, but if the time machine wasn't shut down, Sector Zero would certainly not be able to accommodate the ever-increasing number of Paradoxes.

“Doctors, doing this is not without its benefits, as you say. At the very least, I believe that the children of Pipana still need you.”

He spoke, but before the former could reply, Papa blushed and clenched his fists in denial.

"Home...family? I don't need anyone's company!"

It's just stubbornness.

However you look at it, his sincerity is self-evident.