Mind Master of the Elf World

Chapter 97 is about 'Father' (Please subscribe and vote!)
Jinghe actually knows a bit about Vladali.

Of course, this is limited to an understanding of the original work.

After all, when Mega Evolution first appeared in Generation X/Y, it was his favorite way to enhance his character across all generations, bar none.

Therefore, I also explored more about the background story of "X/Y".

As far as he knows.

As Karuno said, Vladari was indeed a loving person.

Team Flare and the Vladari Institute were founded with the aim of helping more people in need.

But later Vladali discovered...

Some people gradually took his help for granted, and if he didn't help them, they would even curse, ridicule, or maliciously smear him.

At the same time, he also began to feel increasingly disappointed with the people who were constantly arguing and fighting with each other.

From that time onward, Vladali's thinking gradually changed, and he decided to reduce the number of lives to stop people from fighting.

Until the end.

He plans to use the "ultimate weapon" from three thousand years ago, with the help of the legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal, to wipe out all living beings in one fell swoop.

This is a process of gradual distortion and change in thought.

And when talking about Vladali, there is one more person who must be mentioned.

Three thousand years ago, Azrael, the king of the Kalos region, created the "ultimate weapon" solely to revive his Pokémon that had died in war!

A legend of someone who has lived and never aged for three thousand years.

The reason Vladali was able to find and use the sealed "ultimate weapon" was because he was a descendant of AZ's brother, and AZ was Vladali's ancestor.

The problem with Vladali's ideas
In fact, it may have some degree of connection with genetics.

Three thousand years ago, AZ became obsessed with resurrecting his own Flower Leafy, who died in war, and went so far as to create the "Ultimate Weapon," causing the deaths of countless innocent lives.

Now, after witnessing the "ugly" side of the world, Vladali has gradually become paranoid.

It's highly unlikely that these two obsessions are completely unrelated by blood.

Jinghe squeezed the bridge of her nose twice.

to be frank.

Unless he directly exposes Vladari's identity and purpose, he cannot refuse Karuno's request.

After all, it was a perfectly normal request.

Moreover, they just helped Gastly learn "Shadow Ball".

After a slight change in wording.

“If—and I mean if—a person’s thoughts really do change significantly in a short period of time, then that person has most likely been stimulated in some way, resulting in a cognitive bias,” Jing He said.

Karuno nodded in agreement.

That's what I was guessing too.

“So, if we don’t figure out what’s going on, it’s hard to make the right ‘handling’ decision.” Jinghe threw the question back to Karunai.

To be honest...

Even setting aside Vladali's identity, he could only try to change the outcome if he knew the cause and process of the matter.

“I think Jinghe makes a good point.”

Cynthia Zan, who was standing nearby, also agreed with this.

Karuno looked thoughtful.

After a long pause, she slowly said:

"I understand. I'll try to get people to understand the situation. Hopefully, I'm just overthinking it."

At this point, Cynthia added:

"However, I think that even if we understand the situation, it would be best to meet in person. Only face-to-face can we better 'treat' each other."

This advice was given based on her own situation.

For Pokémon like Rockruff, whose situation is complex, it's impossible to understand them in just a few words, let alone through a phone call or video call, without meeting them in person.

But after hearing this, Jinghe immediately felt a tightness in her chest again.

Don't think that just because you're the cute Cynthia, I won't dare to be mean to you!

"Makes sense."

Karuno also thought Cynthia's suggestion was correct.

"I'll figure it out."

Jinghe opened her mouth.

For a moment, I didn't know what to say.

The only saving grace is that even if Karuno intervenes, Vladari probably won't come to see him.

If it's just through the internet, it's not that dangerous.

Of course, this is on the premise that Vladali would conduct so-called "psychological therapy".

This possibility is also very low.

Moreover, if Karuno really understood Vladari's purpose, she probably wouldn't need him anymore, as the League would react immediately.

'Fortunately, the advantage is still with me.'

He sighed inwardly.

In the end, Jinghe did not refuse; she could not refuse and had no reason to refuse.

This can be seen as an admission of what Karuno and Cynthia said.

after that.

He sat quietly in his seat, drinking his coffee.

Meanwhile, Cynthia and Karuno sat together, talking quietly about something.

The two women, with their contrasting styles, got along very well, and having not seen each other for a long time, they seemed to have endless things to talk about.

Every now and then, they let out a silvery laugh and show their smiling faces, which is quite a beautiful sight.

Jinghe wisely refrained from interfering.

Only the little Vulpix, curled up in Cynthia's arms, "listened in" to everything.

Dusk was falling.

Jinghe spent a relatively quiet afternoon with the two women.

The magnificent clouds at sunset at the edge of the sky, like a light touch of makeup, were reflected on the faces of the three people.

“Sana.”

At this time.

Gardevoir from Diantha returned with Gastly.

Gastly, unusually, obediently followed behind Gardevoir, head down, looking deep in thought, appearing quite serious.

"It seems the results are quite good."

Upon seeing Gardevoir, Diantha already knew the outcome from its eyes.

"Kou Jie!"

Gastly suddenly looked up.

I've got it! Tonight we're having grilled lamb chops!
So you're really thinking about this so seriously?
However, given Jinghe's understanding of Gastly, it wouldn't react or behave this way unless its skill level had improved significantly. Most likely, if he asked it a question at this moment, he would see its tail wagging in the air.

as predicted.

Seeing that no one was paying attention, Gastly immediately cast an expectant look at Jinghe.

Go ahead and ask!

I've already got my sunglasses ready!

However, Jinghe simply turned her head away, pretending not to see.

Gastly was out of breath.

Cynthia smiled and looked at Karuno.

"Is there something wrong tonight?"

"Are you going to treat me to dinner?" Karuno asked with a smile.

But then Cynthia smiled faintly and pointed at Jing He, saying:

"He's treating us; we're going to eat at his house."

No, big sister, I haven't agreed yet!

"Oh?"

After giving Jing He a meaningful look, Karuno suddenly stood up, took out her phone, and put it to her ear.

"Minami? Something going on tonight? I finally get a break, okay, okay, I'm coming right now."

As he spoke, he put on sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat, apologized to Cynthia and Jinghe, and then jogged away with Gardevoir.

Minami is Karuno's manager.

Jinghe: "?"

No, is your phone lit up?
Cynthia looked at him with a smile.

Jinghe raised his hands in surrender.

"Okay, I'll go buy groceries."

It's just a meal.

At least he's a "sugar daddy".

“Six-Tails,” Cynthia said in a low voice.

"Huh?" Little Sixtails cast a questioning glance.

"Is it delicious?"

Vulpix patted its chest like Gastly, its eyes crinkling with laughter.

"Ooh~~"

Package.

Outside the supermarket.

To prevent Cynthia from having trouble making a decision again, Jinghe left her, Gastly, and Vulpix outside.

Of course, Gastly's reckless spending after entering the room was also a major contributing factor.

The setting sun gradually approached the horizon.

Cynthia sat on a bench not far from the supermarket, her knees pressed against her body.

“Ghostly, Six-Tails,” she whispered.

"Kou Jie?"

"Ooh?"

"Jinghe must be a very important person to you, right?"

Gastly, who is usually playful and mischievous, gradually puts away his smile and looks unusually serious, nodding heavily.

"Kou Jie!"

They are family members I would defend with my life if necessary!
Little Six-Tail also let out a low whimper.

"Ooh~~"

It's 'father'.

"Ok?"

"Kou Jie?"

Noticing the gazes cast by Cynthia and Gastly, Vulpix hurriedly waved its paws, a shy blush spreading across its face.

"Ooh, oh wow~~"

It's just an example.

"That's great."

Cynthia gently gathered her loose blonde hair and nodded with a smile.

Some trainers treat Pokémon as tools, stepping stones to fame and fortune, and standards for measuring strength.

However, some trainers view Pokémon as partners, friends, or even family.
Pokémon are actually very simple; how you treat them is how they will treat you back in kind.

Therefore, whether a trainer deserves respect can actually be seen from the attitude of his Pokémon toward him.

Cynthia herself is a Pokémon trainer who genuinely loves Pokémon, and she has always adhered to a saying derived from an inscription on a certain stone tablet—

All life forms will encounter other life forms and produce something.

The relationship between humans and Pokémon is nothing more than this.

On this point, she believed that Jinghe's ideas were similar to hers.

"Why are you dazed?"

Jinghe, carrying large and small bags, looked at the person and two Pokémon in front of her with a strange expression.

Their expressions were so complex and profound, especially Haunter's, it didn't seem like it at all.

"Kou Jie!"

Gastly reacted with a jolt, grinned maliciously, pounced on Jing He, licked his face with its tongue, and then took the bag from his hand.

"Ooh!"

Little Sixtails jumped from Cynthia's arms into Jinghe's, affectionately licking his chin with its cool little tongue.

One side is tingling, the other is icy cold.

Jing He skillfully took out a "wood seed fruit" and looked at Xilona suspiciously.

What did you say to them?

Cynthia smiled faintly, a sly glint in her eyes.

"secret."

“mysterious”

As the last rays of the setting sun cast their long shadows, several figures grew longer and longer.

Jinghe's voice and excited laughter could be heard from afar.

"I bought it all: your lamb chops, Six-Tailed Cheesecake, and Cynthia's dessert."
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