Pokémon, you're not allowed to expel me from human form!

The doctor in charge of treating Rudolf shook his head slightly at Alice, who was lying by the bedside.

"Although I hate to say this, Miss Alice, you should prepare yourself—Lord Rudolf's illness has been going on for a while now. If he were still as strong as he was when he was young, he would still have the strength to pull through, but he is getting old after all... I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do for him."

Hearing the doctor say that, even though Alice was very sad, she still forced a smile and shook her head slightly at the doctor.

"No, you've already done your best."

After saying that, she turned her gaze back to Rudolf, her eyes glazed over, and no one knew what she was thinking.

Rocco watched this scene in silence, but at that moment, Victini's mental energy suddenly connected with him and transmitted a message.

'Tini Tini (His body can still withstand some force; if I share my power with him, he can pull through.)'

......

2. The rotten sword

"If Mr. Rudolf needs the strength to hold on, we have a way."

After receiving Bictini's message, Roco immediately spoke up.

At that moment, everyone else in the room turned their attention to the scene, especially Alice. When she heard someone say that, her originally dim eyes lit up, and when she saw that it was Rocco who spoke, she looked at him with the pitiful expression of a small animal.

The doctor who treated Rudolf was also pleasantly surprised, but as a doctor, he still fulfilled his responsibilities.

"Sir, it's wonderful that you have a solution. But I need to confirm whether Mr. Rudolf can withstand your method right now, so if possible, please try it on me first, so I can experience it for myself."

As he said this, his eyes, hidden behind his glasses, met Luo Ke's gaze, and through those eyes, Luo Ke could see the frankness in his heart.

He doesn't dislike people like that.

“Of course—Bictigini.”

As Rocco spoke, Victini flew to the doctor's side, raised its little paws and touched his forehead. In an instant, a surge of power erupted from the doctor's entire body.

He was overwhelmed with surprise as he assessed his condition.

"This power... well, if it's such a magical ability, then it's definitely possible."

"I can even guarantee that if Mr. Rudolf had such a force within him during his treatment, his illness could have been cured."

After saying that, the doctor then provided a professional explanation.

This put the rest of the Lorraine family at ease.

Alice couldn't wait any longer. She had trusted Rocco from the beginning, so she spoke to him now.

"Luo Ke, thank you very much."

"fine."

As Rocco spoke, Victini flew directly toward Rudolph. Just like before, when it made contact with Rudolph, Rudolph's face immediately turned rosy, and power filled his body, warming him up!

Bictini maintained his connection with Rudolf.

When the doctor saw Bictini nod at him, he quickly began operating the various devices around him to treat Rudolf.

This was the first time Luo Ke had ever seen medicine in this world.

Unlike the feeling of taking medicine, getting injections, or having surgery that he was familiar with, these machines were clearly of a very high standard. Several mechanical claws emitted green light, which shone on Rudolf, making his condition immediately clear.

Then, with just a few professional actions performed on the screen, Rudolf's condition visibly improved.

Depending on the specific situation, this machine storing tree sap can even combine different tree sap into corresponding tree sap medicines.

Using this method, Luo Ke finally understood why the medical level in this world was so much higher than that in modern times.

Because this isn't even on the same technology tree!

Rocco stood aside, amused by the treatment, and time passed slowly as he marveled at it. Before long, Rudolf, who had just been sentenced to death, opened his eyes.

He looked at the ceiling above him, and as his thoughts gradually returned, he understood some things.

But as he pressed one hand to the side, preparing to sit up with the usual difficulty, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

"This... I feel so relaxed."

After sitting up, he moved his arms and could no longer feel the pain that had been tormenting him.

Meanwhile, Victini, who had lost contact with Rudolf, flew back to Rocco's side, its little paws on its hips, looking quite smug.

Seeing it like this, Rocco reached out and rubbed its little head, while on Rudolf's side, before he could figure out what was going on, Alice had already hugged him.

"grandfather!"

Alice could no longer hold back; tears and snot streamed down her face, covering Rudolf completely.

All Rudolph could do was gently comfort Alice by patting her back.

Seeing this, Rocco felt that today was not a good time to talk business. He and Victini exchanged a glance, both agreeing that they should leave Rudolf and Alice alone, so they left the room with the others who had quietly departed.

The Lorraine family wanted to take Luo Ke to the reception room to entertain him, but Luo Ke shook his head.

"No need. I have some things to do, but it's not urgent. I'll come again tomorrow."

After leaving behind these words, and ignoring the pleas of the Lorraine family to stay, Luo Ke left Lorraine Manor and went home.

His motivation for rushing to Xiangwan City was the delicious food and beautiful scenery there, and at most, what Luo Ke had seen in the doctor's research records: when researching Z-crystals, he had gained many ideas and inspirations from a famous genius in Xiangwan City, so Luo Ke planned to visit this genius—that was all.

As for becoming the strongest trainer, that's a goal, not a mission. No one is pushing him to do it, so it doesn't matter whether it's a day earlier or a day later.

...

"Alice, you did a great job."

After Rocco left, the others also left space for Rudolf and Alice.

Alice told Rudolph everything that had happened while he was in a coma, and mentioned that the Alliance seemed to have some evidence regarding the Doctor, and that they had sent Alice a message about it that morning.

If Rudolf hadn't been in such a bad situation, Alice probably would have gone to the Alliance branch that morning.

She was unaware that the doctor was dead, so she was always very concerned about things related to him.

"When I fainted, my last thought was worry. I was worried that you were too young and too impulsive. Although you still have some problems with what you've done, at least you are already a qualified head of the family."

"grandfather..."

Alice wanted to say something, but Rudolf stopped her with a raised hand.

"I know my own body best. Although I feel much better now, I'm getting old after all. There are many things I'm willing to do but lack the strength to do, so it's time to formally hand some things over to you... Head of the Alice family~"

Finally, Rudolf winked at Alice, making her laugh awkwardly, feeling a little embarrassed.

Because of her previous experiences, Alice felt an even heavier burden on her shoulders, but she was not at a loss. Instead, she nodded firmly to Rudolf.

“I will try my best, Grandfather.”

Rudolf was quite pleased to see Alice like this.

Then he called the others over, and when he learned that Rocco had already left and would come back tomorrow, Rudolf nodded slightly, then looked at Alice, watching as she, the current head of the family, made some arrangements for their hospitality.

He only spoke to Alice after everyone else had left.

"Both you and I have been greatly helped by Mr. Rocco—so is there anything he likes? We should thank him in any way we can."

"eat."

Alice’s first thought upon hearing Rudolf’s words was this.

As for other things... Alice realized that she might not really know Rocco that well.

Rudolf noticed Alice's embarrassment, so he began to ponder.

"Giving money directly would be too vulgar and impolite, while asking directly would make it difficult for Mr. Luo Ke to bring it up."

"In that case, how about giving Mr. Luo Ke a collectible that is both very valuable and has a different kind of significance?"

Alice agreed with Rudolf's suggestion.

Because these items have collectible value, even if Luo Ke doesn't like them, he can sell them, which is much better than giving money directly.

As for what specific collectibles to give Luo Ke as a thank-you gift, after careful consideration, the two of them selected the most valuable ones from the treasure trove accumulated by the Lorraine family over thousands of years.

Those were national treasures of an ancient kingdom!

Even now, if they were to be sold, plenty of wealthy people would be willing to spend over a billion federal dollars to snatch them up.

Although it's unknown what effect it has on elves, it is something that elves can carry. In the legends of the ancient kingdom, it was once used by a great hero—a sword that is now rotten!

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3. The Gift of Lorraine

late at night.

After confirming that Rudolph was asleep, Alice saw the message from the Alliance branch. After thinking for a moment, she decided to go to the Alliance to check the evidence related to the Doctor.

Then she saw the video that Rocco had given to the Alliance, showing him interrogating the doctor.

"The Lorraine family? In the end, that little girl is still too young and too impulsive."

"I started planning after I learned that the Sonic Dragon had failed when I sent it out of the Ghost Ship."

"If Rudolf were still alive, he definitely wouldn't allow her to do this, but now she's investigating everywhere, and Rudolf hasn't stopped her, which means something must have happened to him. Well, he's so sick, he should be dead by now."

"Let her investigate. Those mediocre people are always like this. Once they've finished investigating and found they were wrong, that little girl might even feel guilty towards me!"

Rocco's interrogation was quite comprehensive, so when Alice saw this part, she was completely stunned in front of the screen.

During this time, she managed to stay calm under pressure through her interactions with Rocco, cooperated with the Alliance when facing natural disasters, and was even praised by Rudolph just now. For a moment, she really felt that she had grown.

But now, seeing the doctor's subsequent plans, she knew that if the doctor hadn't been caught by the people interrogating him and had simply waited for her to investigate, then during her grandfather's serious illness, she would have dragged the family into the abyss...

Some people have said that Alice is young and impulsive, and she always listens attentively and feels that she has reflected on her actions. However, she doesn't actually change much afterward; she just becomes more experienced and able to withstand pressure when facing certain situations.

Yes, why don't I understand?

Before meeting Rocco, the trainers he faced always went easy on him. After each battle or simulated battle with them, he would seriously reflect on his tactics, carefully analyze the mistakes in his strategies and commands, and feel that he had grown, improved, and become stronger...

Until I realized they were just trying to appease a child.

I dislike this kind of thing the most, don't I?

After meeting Luo Ke, I experienced three defeats against him, each of which helped me grow significantly. The most recent defeat even made me more composed in battles, showing that I had accumulated experience... Every time I lost to Luo Ke, I felt unwilling but also happy. The changes I made in this struggle were the real growth.

Despite having gone through similar experiences myself, I'm still stuck in the old trick of 'coaxing children'.

That's so stupid!

Alice's hands and feet were cold, but she still had no intention of looking away from the screen. She looked at the doctor and listened to his voice, and slowly pursed her lips.

At this moment, the girl has grown up.

...

The next day, when Rocco returned to Lorraine Manor, he saw Rudolph sunbathing as soon as he entered.

"Mr. Luo Ke, you've arrived. I'm so sorry to have troubled you all these past few days."

Upon seeing Rocco, Rudolf displayed an unprecedented level of enthusiasm, escorting him all the way to the door of the reception room and informing him that Alice was now the head of the Lorraine family and was already waiting for him inside before turning to leave.

Watching Rudolf's departing figure, Rocco felt that perhaps this was the real him.

It's just that in the past, due to illness, I had to force myself to be like that, which is why I was like that before.

With this thought in mind, Luo Ke pushed open the door to the reception room, where Alice was already sitting on the sofa next to the coffee table, sipping a cup of tea.

When she saw Luo Ke enter, she slowly put down her teacup and put on a beautiful smile.

"Luo Ke, you're here. Come in and sit down. You don't need to be polite at Lorraine Manor. Just make yourself at home."

Hearing Alice say this, Rocco nodded and sat down opposite Alice.

In front of Alice, Rocco didn't stand on ceremony and directly told her everything he had originally wanted to say.

"Alice, I'm leaving now. I'm going to continue my journey."

"I came here mainly to say goodbye, and I also want to ask you, or rather, ask the mining union, a favor."

As he spoke, Rocco took out the information he had obtained from the doctor and placed it in front of Alice.

"This document records a device that can detect the purity of the internal energy of Z-crystals. If you find any Z-crystals with particularly pure internal energy, that only have one type of energy, remember to keep them for me. The cost can be deducted from my income."

"Okay, it's nothing."