Why is my Pokémon acting a little weird?

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Qiao Ran and his group did not stay in the Ether Foundation for too long. After Lillie calmed down a little, they prepared to leave.

If I left for too long, Phoebe in the real world might notice something. As for Lusamine, Miyue said she would help say hello, and Qiao Ran and the others just needed to leave.

"Miyue, please think about what we told you before. It's okay to give us an answer later."

Qiao Ran looked into Meiyue's eyes and acted very sincerely.

"That thing" was not a sudden thought of Qiao Ran. On the way here, Lilia had already mentioned it to Qiao Ran.

Made this suggestion.

——She wanted Mitsuki to leave here.

Mitsuki is a powerful trainer with unlimited potential. She should not be trapped in the lifeless and hopeless Aether Foundation. She deserves a broader stage.

"……Um.

Miyue responded. She did have some questions about "that matter".

Her eyes swept over Lillie and Mei.

"So... Lillie has been taken by you... and even Mei?"

"By... by what? No, no, no, no, no."

Mei, who was yawning and feeling sleepy, was suddenly startled by Mitsuki's words. She quickly shook her hands with a red face. However, when she realized from the expressions of the people around her that what they were talking about was not what she thought, her face seemed to become even redder.

"...Anyway, let me think about it."

Miyue has gradually understood everything. She longs for the outside world more than anyone else. However, in order to get out of here, the price she has to pay is also extraordinary.

—Become the Pokémon of this man in front of me?

At this level, it's probably no different from a lifetime... right?

lifetime……

If it were her original self, she would never have imagined that outstanding people like Lillie and Mei would agree to such unreasonable conditions. However, after gradually getting to know Qiao Ran and considering her current situation, she might have understood something.

...Under normal circumstances, she might also be attracted to this man. After all, he has been recognized by so many legendary Pokémon and is also very good at Pokémon battles. More importantly... he is able to empathize with other people's character and is determined to take on everything at critical moments.

Maybe not becoming a Pokémon... but becoming something else... doesn't seem like an unacceptable thing?

Even now, she could not forget the battle to save the Aether Foundation. It was the appearance of this man that reversed everything, rescued the parasitic Lillie, and completely turned the tide of the battle.

...From what Lillie had said, he had also traveled to other worlds and helped solve problems there.

That's great... I'd love to see it if I get a chance.

So... what kind of battles and adventures are these?

Who did he meet?

What kind of Pokémon did he use?

What skills did he use?

Did he... become a hero?

"Goodbye."

Meiyue smiled and waved goodbye to Qiao Ran and the other two. In the end, she still did not make a decision at this time.

Her other hand was placed on her chest. Now, she was actually beginning to feel jealous of Liliae and Qiao Ran's close relationship.

"Why... huh... if you don't show me those..."

After the three people left, she closed her eyes involuntarily, but the scene in front of her was still Qiao Ran and Liliae snuggling together - she didn't know how many times she had eaten such dog food since they first met.

She told herself not to mind it, but... the facts told by Qiao Ran and the others today made her unable to help but let her imagination run wild.

"If I hadn't..."

If she had been nicer to Qiao Ran at that time... would she have been as foolish as Lillie and the others and agreed to such conditions?

Miyue's thoughts couldn't help but go back to several months ago.

When she met Qiao Ran, Liliae had not yet woken up from her coma.

Chapter 250 246 [Destiny]

Silent all night.

Time quickly passed to the next day.

Just like before Qiao Ran was involved in the turmoil in the Galar region, Qiao Ran, Lillie and others had dinner with Phoebe in the restaurant of the mansion. The owner of the mansion asked Qiao Ran several questions at the table.

Naturally, she attached great importance to the information brought back by Qiao Ran. Based on some existing information, she urgently needed some more obvious evidence to confirm her guess.

"...You may take this sword with you. If the Alliance asks about it, just state my name. However, as a price, if you have any interesting information, please report it immediately."

"Also, remember, even though I guarantee you this, this sword was unearthed by the Alliance's archaeological team. It's officially the Alliance's property—you must take good care of it."

Phoebe is not a pedantic person. She actually pays more attention to practicality. In order to achieve her own goals, it is no big deal to trample on the rules of the alliance a little bit.

"rest assured."

Qiao Ran couldn't help but roll his eyes at her. Could he possibly lose this thing? If he lost Cang Xiang, could he just use another sword to bite it?

Breakfast time passed quickly. After the meal, Qiao Ran did not stay any longer, but left the table directly.

“…Are you leaving now?”

Phoebe looked at his back, and something seemed to flash in her eyes.

"Yeah." Qiao Ran paused and responded softly.

——This period of stay has come to an end. As a trainer, it is impossible for him to stay in one place for a long time.

Besides, he came here initially just because he received a temporary mission and participated as a person who had contact with Mei, a person from another world.

Involved in the incident.

But... now it seems that he underestimated this mission.

This girl... no, this old woman... had actually made a place in his heart in such a short time?

"...If I have the chance next time, I will come back."

Qiao Ran took a deep breath. He knew that he was destined to experience such a scene. Whether now or in the future, he would definitely have to experience countless separations.

But even so, he still has to move forward, this is his destiny in this life.

"..."

Phoebe leaned against the dining table, supporting her cheek with her hands, but her eyes were fixed on Qiao Ran's gradually receding back.

"whatever……"

Time no longer seemed so important to her. Over the long years, the only things that kept her company were the ghostly Pokémon. Even the good friend she'd met since her last awakening—the former head maid of the mansion—had already aged.

Yes, this mansion is not actually Phoebe's residence alone. On the odd days of each week, there is always someone who comes to help her with the chores in the mansion. However, since when, that person has stopped coming.

"That guy... said he went back to his hometown to recuperate?"

Phoebe waved her hand, and a Rotom phone floated over. On the screen of the phone, there was a photo of an old man smiling at the door of a building. Judging from the appearance of the building, it was the Juqu Gym that Qiao Ran had challenged before coming here.

"She was just a little girl back then."

Looking at the latest photo, Phoebe felt inexplicably irritated. She waved her hands to drive away the ghost Pokémon around her.

Looking at the photo, she couldn't help but think of Qiao Ran.

No one can resist time.

No matter how good he is at Pokémon battles, no matter how great his current potential is, he will probably have the same ending as that guy.

"Really...what was I expecting?"

Phoebe slumped in the big chair. This shouldn't have started in the first place.

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In the real world, Qiao Ran has already decided on his next move. He needs to go to the next city to challenge a new gym. Although many things have happened during this journey, challenging the gym should be his original intention.

"Well... I might not be able to go with you guys from now on."

When Mei heard Qiao Ran talk about his plan, she showed a very regretful expression.

Although she also wanted to continue traveling with Qiao Ran, she also had her own identity in this world - she was the assistant of Dr. Lilia, and Dr. Lilia was also her benefactor. Even if she wanted to go with Qiao Ran so much, she had to go back and say hello and have a good talk.

"There's nothing we can do about it."

Qiao Ran shrugged. He could understand Mei's reasons, but in a corner of his heart he slowly breathed a sigh of relief. Although Mei and Lillie were both very good girls, taking two of them on the road together... Qiao Ran felt very strange no matter how he thought about it.

For some unknown reason, he seemed to have a vision of a character called "Mr. Mao" in the Pokémon world who was driving a convertible sports car to challenge a gym.

Qiao Ran could swear that he definitely didn't think so at first.

He just wants to travel with his Pokémon!

"By the way, I have one more thing to do before I go."

The relaxing time completely relaxed Qiao Ran's tense nerves, so much so that he finally remembered only now that he still had to go to the Galar region to meet Mary and the others again.

Because he was in a hurry to return to the real world, Qiao Ran left there in a hurry without waiting for Mary and Youli to wake up, nor did he give them any further explanation.

Qiao Ran just left a note to inform them that he had left. I'm afraid they don't know what Qiao Ran's current situation is.

"Mei, do you want to go to another world with me before you leave?"

Qiao Ran looked at the girl in front of him. Although he already knew her answer, when he asked the question and saw her expression gradually become happy and excited, he couldn't help but smile.

"Of course! I will definitely go!" Mei answered without hesitation.

"Then...what about me?" Lillie pointed at herself.

"Of course you go too." Qiao Ran has always been very concerned about some things, but he has not talked about these things in detail with others during this period.

Taking this opportunity to return to the Galar region, he may need to sort out the recent events carefully.

For example, another world, another President Ross, or the Iron Fire Kaguya that guy once used...

The crisis is far from over.

——These are not problems that he can figure out on his own. These girls may be able to give him more ideas.

Chapter 251 247 [Gallar]

"This is... the Galar region?"

"very scary……"

As Qiao Ran came to another world, although Lillie and Mei had prepared themselves mentally, when they actually arrived here, they couldn't help but open their mouths in surprise.

The place where they appeared was exactly where Qiao Ran had left Galar - on a hillside outside the town of Spike Town. From here, one could observe the bird's-eye view of most areas of Spike Town. Moreover, not far away, one could vaguely see a lot of huge footprints. Even after a long time had passed, they still exuded a terrifying aura.

In addition, the dilapidated and dark appearance of Spike Town also made Lillie and Mei feel a little nervous. Although this had a lot to do with the sparse population and disrepair of Spike Town, the main reason was that the residents here were almost all fans of evil-type Pokémon. Living in such a dark place that looked like a villain's lair made them feel very comfortable.

"...Qiao Ran...the person you want to meet...is in here?"

Lillie couldn't help but take a deep breath. As the eldest daughter of the Aether Foundation, she had mostly been exposed to cute fairy-type Pokémon since she was a child. This was also her mother Lusamine's hobby. Most of the Pokémon owned by Lusamine had beautiful appearances.

For example, Menaspico and the like.

Therefore, everything here felt jarringly different from Lillie. Furthermore, even after Qiao Ran entered Spike Town, he began to see a few people squatting on the roadside, looking like villains, waving and greeting him. These people had colorful hair, strange face paint, and wore clothes with spikes protruding from them, making them look dangerous. Every now and then, a few of them would suddenly stand up and run quickly in one direction, like small fry going to report something.

"This is a normal town, right? Not some villain's base, right?"

Meiyi on the side also had a look of "???" on her face. If Qiao Ran hadn't brought her here, she would have definitely released her Pokémon to follow him.

She had never seen such a scene in their Unova region - although she had tracked down some traces of a certain villain organization when she was in her hometown, just when she wanted to take more action, the incident that caused her to drift to another world had already occurred.

"No, no, don't worry, these people just look a little strange."

The corner of Qiao Ran's mouth twitched slightly. Perhaps it was because he had lived here for a while, so he didn't find it strange at all. Or maybe... he had been led astray by the aesthetic here?

“Who is weird.”

Suddenly, while Qiao Ran and others were still talking, a faint girl's voice came from the depths of the dark alley.

With the sound of crisp footsteps, a girl who looked very petite but dressed in a very unusual way walked out from the shadows.

She wore a black jacket, a pink dress, and twin ponytails that looked like devil horns, but the most striking thing about her was her jagged forehead hair.

Her appearance instantly attracted the attention of everyone present.