Pokémon: An Encounter with You

Hearing the concerned words of the roaring whale, Shi Qiu nodded, but he was not very worried.

The problem is not big.

As long as there is no thunderstorm in the sea, Shi Qiu can stay calm.

Even if there is thunder, with two Daoguan-level masters in charge, it would be a bit embarrassing at best, but the danger would be limited.

And the characteristic of Gotha Duck is that it has nothing to do with the weather.

[Race: Gotha Duck]

[Attribute: Water]

[Feature: Regardless of the weather]

【Carry props: curved spoon】

[Level: 38 (Elite High Level)]

[Already learned the following moves: Mental Power, Water Jet, Water Wave, Immobilization Technique, Mind Hammer, Sharp Sound, Water Tail, Immersion, Self-suggestion, Momentary Amnesia, Water Cannon...]

One thing to note here.

Pokémon that are not related to the weather ability will eliminate the weather effect in battle. However, it is easy to be misunderstood... making the weather effect disappear does not mean eliminating the weather.

This characteristic of Gotha Duck will maximize their chances of not being hit by thunderstorms.

"(There is an island ahead!)" The dragon horns of the Thorn Dragon King glowed blue, and he whispered to the elves and Shi Qiu.

Shi Qiu, Howler Whale and other elves perked up and looked ahead.

Although it was at a certain distance, the outline of an island could be vaguely seen.

… …

It's evening again.

"It seems that this is not the case."

In the fog, they found the island that the spiny shell had tricked them into arriving at before.

Shi Qiu actually first discovered that this place was unlikely to be the island paradise he had encountered before. After all, compared with the land supported by the god, the Whale King, this place was too barren.

After several days of rushing and worrying, they were exhausted from being full of hope at the beginning to having nothing to show for it now.

He took it for granted, Shi Qiu thought.

The dragon riders had been searching for him in the vast ocean for several years before they met him. If the simulator had not provided the path, they might have had to search for a much longer time.

After all, the island paradise is not fixed; it wanders around the sea like a vague legend.

Even with the energy crystal from the island god, the search is still a huge task.

The time on the simulator is almost zero.

Except for the little alligator and Nanny Mambo, the other elves including the howler whale were a little lost.

They gathered on the beach.

Nanny Mambo moved her fins and looked at her companions with a little concern.

Greninja and King Thor gathered around the campfire, squinting their eyes, feeling the sea breeze and the waves, silent and wondering what they were thinking.

The howler whale was the farthest away from them. An elf was floating on the sea in the distance, with only its back exposed.

"Zorua and I may... leave..."

Shi Qiu spoke, looking at Greninja and King Dragon who suddenly opened their eyes.

The two gym-level Pokémons failed to control their aura, and the circulation of energy around them was obviously abnormal.

"It's time for me to go back, my family is waiting for me."

The young man paused and said tentatively:

"If I say... I can take you away to another world that is like an island paradise. You can live there forever and no longer have to rush around and worry about the future."

"I will always be with you..."

"Would you be willing?"

Are you willing?

Are you willing to give up the island paradise where we already have clues and follow me to an unknown world?

Hearing this, Greninja and Thorindra, who had sharp eyes, suddenly lowered their brows and relaxed their expressions.

Nanny Mambo laughed out loud, her voice gentle: "(Why do you think we would be unhappy?)"

"(We have long regarded you and the little fox as one of our own.)"

"(We would certainly prefer to be with you rather than continue to pursue an island paradise with an uncertain future.)"

No matter where we are, the point is, we are together.

Shi Qiu gave a small smile.

The boy perked up and waved vigorously to the Howler whale not far away: "Let's go, Howler whale!"

"(…Where to go?)" Howler Whale was confused.

Shi Qiu repeated what he said again without getting tired of it.

"So you're willing to go to another world with me?"

The whale who wanted to go to the island park the most immediately agreed excitedly without hesitation.

As for the little alligator, all it has to do is follow everyone.

Shi Qiu took out the luxurious balls from his backpack, collected them one by one, and then released them.

They smiled at each other, clearing away the somewhat dull atmosphere.

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One last night spent...

Bah, should I say it was here, the last night they spent together, Shi Qiu was lying lazily on the ground.

For the first time ever, the Howler Whale and Nanny Mambo did not stay in the water. One used their characteristics, and the other used the waves, to maintain the necessary water for themselves, and then they rested around the boy on the shore.

At night, dark clouds covered the city, the starlight was invisible, and the fog was still thick.

The orcas and the small alligators had been having fun in the evening and were fast asleep now.

"(In the beginning, there was no such thing as an island paradise.)" Nanny Mambo suddenly laughed.

"... doesn't exist?" Shi Qiu asked sleepily, "What do you mean?"

“(The roaring whale was expelled from the whale group. He and the little crocodile were in a depressed mood all day... and then a series of things happened.)”

"(...In short, the island paradise is just a fairy tale that we adults made up for children. I never thought it would really exist, haha...)"

Greninja and King Thor nodded lightly, affirming Nanny Mambo's words.

"(And I also met you, a kid who had been to the island paradise...)"

The orca may appear lively and naughty on the surface, but inside it is just a very sensitive and delicate little whale.

"(So, don't feel pressured or guilty.)" said Greninja, "(What we gave up is not a bright future, but just a vague hope.)"

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tenth day.

Shi Qiu watched the time on the simulator enter the countdown, and put the new partners into the luxury ball.

Coming back with new partners.

I guess Bubble Squirrel, Ice Vulpix and the others would be so angry when they see this group of new friends.

Shi Qiu thought about it and a smile appeared on his lips unconsciously.

【10】

Suddenly, Howler and the others' Poké Balls opened automatically.

Shi Qiu was puzzled.

"Wait a minute! How are you going to get out by yourselves...?"

【9】

“(Are we there yet?)” “(We’re there so soon?)” “…”

【8】

Shi Qiu's expression suddenly changed.

There was a loud bang in my head.

【7】

The boy's arms were stiff but quick, and he immediately tried to take them back with trembling hands.

Just lock it, lock the Poké Ball, then there won't be any problems. Shi Qiu's mind went blank, and only this sentence remained.

【6】

The Poké Ball popped open automatically again.

Chain death is useless.

【5】

At this second, time seemed to stretch exceptionally long.

Shi Qiu thought quickly, and in an instant, past information flooded in.

He suddenly understood everything.

【4】

King Thorn, Greninja, and Nanny Mambo were the first to realize something and looked at the boy with a gloomy and panicked face.

They are extremely smart.

The smiles on the faces of the elves remained unchanged, but their smiles changed from excitement and hope to blessings and comfort.

Greninja once again said what he said before going to bed the night before:

“(Don’t feel pressured…)”

【3】

The howler whales also fell silent, leaving only the little alligator making noise.

……

"(It's not your fault...)"

【2】

Shi Qiu's figure was virtual, looking at them sadly.

The Howler Whale suddenly puffed up its body and leaped with mastery once again:

“(After thinking about it, we still prefer to go to an island…)”

【1】

【Transmission in progress.】

"(Goodbye.)"