Pokémon: The Zen Trainer

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Takumi Nakagawa bent down and handed over the business card.

Bian Xiang took the business card and glanced at it: Deputy Director of the Alof Ruins Research Institute, Nakagawa Takumi.

The Ruins of Aluf? Isn't that the ruin in the southwest of Kikyo City?

I recently heard that there seems to be some major discovery, and now it's completely sealed off.

What does this have to do with trumpet bud towers?

I'm still trying to figure it out.

"Is such that..."

Takumi Nakagawa began to explain.

Recently, strange things have been happening to them while they are exploring the No. 2 ruins, and everything is going wrong. The director of the research institute believes that they need to pray for blessings.

"Your research institute does this kind of thing?"

Bian Xiang looked at Nakagawa Takumi and asked.

Once he starts talking about his area of expertise, Takumi Nakagawa becomes incredibly talkative.

"Well, actually, those of us who do archaeological research generally believe in these kinds of rituals for blessing."

"In ancient times, people would imitate the actions of powerful spirits in order to pray for their blessings."

"In order to win the favor and blessings of the elves."

"This is the origin of ancient prayers for blessings."

"And those powerful elves are all born gods, whose movements are naturally in harmony with nature, and are the embodiment of nature itself."

"Therefore, these actions of praying for blessings are quite valuable for research and have significant effects."

"However, recently there have been rumors that all prayers are fraudulent, with many people not performing the actions correctly, not being devout enough, and not being in harmony with nature. Of course, the prayer actions at the Labrang Monastery, a century-old temple, are of the most standard."

"Therefore, our director hopes that I can invite you over to perform the blessing ceremony."

Takumi Nakagawa looked at Bian and said.

"Oh~"

He remained calm as he thought about it.

Takumi Nakagawa looked at the boy carefully. He was still a little worried about Bian Xiang. Did such a young host really know how to pray for blessings?

It's a coincidence. Bianxiang really didn't understand, but he could find a professional to go with him. The host's job is just to direct, which Bianxiang understood perfectly.

The more Nakagawa Takumi looked at the boy, the more familiar he felt.

Suddenly he thought of something.

He looked at the boy with excited eyes.

"I was wondering why you looked so familiar the more I looked at you."

"So you were the one who presided over the Slowpoke Festival in Azalea Town. I'm sorry, I underestimated you before because of your age."

Takumi Nakagawa bowed again.

“You’ve presided over such a large-scale blessing ceremony, so this small-scale ceremony must be a piece of cake for you.”

"In that case, when would you like to come over?"

"Hmm...tomorrow morning then."

We need to call in more people this afternoon.

"Okay, then I'll go back first."

Nakagawa Takumi bowed respectfully to Bian Xiang again and walked out.

This time it's for real; this young host really has some talent.

That prayer event caused quite a stir online, especially among those who study ancient ruins.

After watching the video of the prayer ceremony, Takumi Nakagawa felt his mind and body were purified. What would it have felt like to be there in person?

I'm so lucky to finally have the opportunity to observe it in person.

Although we couldn't invite Master Guang Sheng, having a junior abbot is not bad either. I need to hurry back and tell the director this good news.

.....

the next day.

"Abbot, I'm ready. Let's go."

He looked at the monk carrying large and small bags.

"Xiu Nian, I'll leave the rest to you."

"Don't worry, Abbot, leave it to me. I've done plenty of these kinds of blessing ceremonies."

The one called Xiu Nian raised her bean-shaped eyebrows slightly and said, looking quite confident.

Everyone who heard Li Nian announce his name was shocked.

Xiu Nian looked at Bian Si and smiled slightly.

Senior Brother Jin Nian had told him that he was going to make this arrogant little host look foolish!

Entrance to the Alofe Ruins Research Institute.

A woman was wearing a white lab coat, and black stockings tightly encased her shapely legs.

She had long black hair and wore glasses, giving her an intellectual look.

The woman glanced at her watch, then turned to look at Takumi Nakamura.

"Takumi, is the junior host you mentioned reliable?"

"Don't worry, Director Qie Ying is absolutely reliable."

Takumi patted his chest and said.

"The second complex of the ruins is acting strangely now, making everyone uneasy."

"Nobody dares to go in anymore."

Kirihoshi said with some worry.

"We finally found the door, and then this happened."

"It's alright, Director. Just go in boldly after the blessing ceremony. The people I've invited are definitely professionals!"

"Chief, they've arrived."

Takumi pointed ahead and said.

Oishi Kiri looked up and saw a young man in a gray-white monk's robe with an extraordinary air about him, and behind him was a monk with thick eyebrows and big eyes.

Kirihoshi went straight to meet her.

"Hello, host, I am Hotaru Oishi, director of the Alof Ruins Research Institute."

Oishi Kiriho naturally extended his hand to the monk with thick eyebrows.

Xiu Nian smiled awkwardly at Oishi Kiri Hotaru.

Hotaru Oishikiri frowned. Huh? Why aren't you shaking my hand? The acting host of the Trumpeter Tower is a bit too arrogant.

"Um, that director, the abbot is the one over there!"

Takumi, his head full of sweat, pointed at the boy next to him and said.

"The one on the side??"

Oishikiri Hotaru looked to the side.

The boy gave Oishikiri Hotaru a gentle smile.

"Huh??? I'm sorry~"

Oishikiri Hotaru's face turned red instantly.