Why is my Pokémon acting a little weird?

"Hehehe, if this hadn't happened, maybe I could recommend you and see if you're qualified for the job of international police."

Within the international police, Modan, codenamed 000, is considered a very prestigious front-line staff member. Moreover, many of the still active Interpol officers are his old subordinates. If it is his recommendation, perhaps it can really produce very good results.

"If possible, I would like to try it."

Qiao Ran smiled lightly. If this kind of thing had not happened in the Pokémon world, he would naturally be happy to accept this position, of course, on the premise that it would not interfere with his challenge to the gym.

"Hehe, I don't hate bad boys like you."

Recalling the scene where Qiao Ran was surrounded by several girls after the battle, Mo Dan couldn't help laughing. Although he didn't know what method Qiao Ran used, but... this kind of scene is still quite rare.

"?"

After hearing this, Qiao Ran couldn't help but tremble.

Wait...what the hell is not annoying?

If a girl said this to him, he wouldn't have any strange thoughts, but when an uncle like Mo Dan said it to him, he became a little panicked.

"They are both very good trainers. I hope you won't do anything too extreme."

Modan would not interfere in the relationships between young people, but when these things became more and more chaotic... especially when Acerola might be involved, he could not sit idly by.

This girl Acerola... Although she thought she hid it well, Mo Dan could still see that she was now a little too concerned about Qiao Ran.

But it is true that not only does he look great, he is also a very powerful trainer and is quite reliable at critical moments. It is probably not a coincidence that the girl is attracted to him.

"……Um."

After listening to Mo Dan's words, Qiao Ran slowly understood what he meant.

Indeed, as Mo Dan said, Liliae and the others were all very good girls, and as their relationship developed, he gradually realized something.

——If it were the beginning, they would definitely not be so excited as to hug themselves in front of others.

Unconsciously, the relationship between them seemed to be gradually developing into a deeper level.

Qiao Ran didn't know whether this change was good or bad. All he could do was probably follow his heart and not let anyone down.

Chapter 496 [Breakfast]

"Great! The monster has finally been destroyed!"

"Thanks to you guys, thank you!"

When Qiao Ran woke up the next day, he heard a loud commotion outside. Perhaps because they were too tired from the battle yesterday, he and Mo Dan got up a little late. As soon as they walked out of the room, they were surrounded by a group of very enthusiastic residents of Po Town.

Not only were there combat members wearing Skull Team uniforms, but there were also many ordinary residents wearing ordinary clothes. They were all excited about the news. As long as the monster disappeared... they would be able to obtain resources from the quiet city of Malie. Even though most areas had become ruins, there were still many things that could be used under those ruins.

"thank you all!"

“Thanks to you!”

Their enthusiasm was so overwhelming that it was hard to resist. Qiao Ran finally said that he hadn't had breakfast yet and asked them to make way so that he and Mo Dan could fill their stomachs first.

"Come on, breakfast is already ready."

Bull Meili, the former cadre of the Skeleton Team, had been standing outside at some point and took the initiative to lead the two of them.

"Everyone else has already gone to the cafeteria... I also need to say thank you for what happened yesterday."

Like other residents of Po Town, Bull Beauty worries about survival every day. Compared with Guzma, the leader, she handles more basic affairs and can see the urgency of the situation more clearly. Now that the threat of the Evil Food King is gone, they can also send out some more powerful trainers to go out and find useful things.

"By the way, Guzma's performance yesterday... I guess it can be considered as not holding us back, right?"

As they were talking, Bull Beauty asked this question for some reason. As the former second-in-command of the Skull Team, she might be one of the people here who knows Guzma best. If it was the previous Guzma, he probably would not participate in such an action. However, the changes that have taken place in Guzma recently are still quite great.

The person who initially made him change was probably the trainer who liked to use poison-type Pokémon just like her.

"With his attacks, we can defeat that monster."

Qiao Ran expressed his thoughts truthfully.

Guz using Bug-type Pokémon

Horses are an indispensable force in the fight against the Evil Food King, and Guzma fought desperately enough yesterday.

Qiao Ran saw all of these things.

"Without his help, we definitely wouldn't have been able to sleep here last night."

Qiao Ran smiled and waved his hand.

"Is that so?" A smile appeared on Bull's beautiful face. "Thank you."

The Skull Team is an organization formed by a group of marginalized people in Alola.

These people may have been excluded by traditional culture, or they may have been defeated by the pilgrimage to the islands. Bull Beauty herself also had a negative period, but as time went by, she has gradually adjusted.

Now that she can see that Guzma is gradually being understood by others, she feels very relieved in her heart.

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"Qiao Ran! Uncle Mo Dan!"

When they arrived at the restaurant, they saw Acerola waving at them from afar. Several people who participated in the battle yesterday were also sitting at a table, even Guzma, who still had an unhappy look on his face, was among them.

"How was your rest?"

Qiao Ran found an empty seat and sat down, asking about everyone's situation. Although he got up a little late, he still had a comfortable rest.

"Well, not bad."

Lillie, Mei and the others nodded. After traveling for so long as trainers, they had basically experienced all kinds of harsh conditions. At least they were able to sleep in a bed yesterday. What else could they complain about?

Besides, considering the current situation in Alola, they couldn't make any more demands.

Everyone started chatting while eating breakfast.

"By the way, what are your plans next?"

Suddenly, Acerola asked a question that concerned her greatly.

Qiao Ran and the others left the House of Aether before because they were looking for Lillie's mother, but now they have found her and the Evil Food King has been eliminated. So, what are their next plans?

Last night, she had wanted to ask Lillie, who slept in the same room with her, but she fell asleep as soon as she lay down on the bed, and she didn't even have the chance to ask.

——There was no other way. Fighting all day was too tiring. She could understand Lillie's tiredness.

"After destroying the Evil Food King, do you plan to stay here, or..."

Acerola raised her head and looked at Qiao Ran and others nervously. No matter what, she wanted to know an answer, although she might have already thought of the answer.

"We should probably go to other islands to have a look."

Qiao Ran glanced at Meiyue.

"Mizuki's mother is still on another island. We have to find her."

"There are also other people on the island who are experiencing problems. We can't just leave them like this. Maybe there are problems there too."

No matter which direction they look at it from, they cannot stop here. In addition to the things in the real world, they also have to set aside some time to explore Alola.

If Meiyue were to go exploring alone, although there would definitely be no problem with her abilities, Qiao Ran was still very worried.

If she encountered any danger, Qiao Ran would not be able to bear the consequences. After all, this was not a joke.

"As expected, you guys won't stay in any fixed place."

After hearing Qiao Ran's reply, Acerola nodded, with an expression of "as expected" on his face.

Although she had expected this recovery, she still felt more comfortable asking directly.

——They are all pure trainers and will definitely not stay in one place.

"Girl, if you want to go, then go with them."

Suddenly, Mo Dan, who had been sitting next to him in silence, spoke.

Ever since Qiao Ran and others appeared, Acerola has been watching them, but there are still people watching Acerola.

Although he and Acerola have no blood relationship, he watched this little girl from the same hometown as him grow up.

"Don't look at my age. I'm also a police officer on Ula'ula Island. I can do a good job of protecting the children."

"So, just do whatever you want to do, and don't hesitate here."

Chapter 497 [The Visitor]

"What do you think?"

On the way back to the Aether House, Qiao Ran found an opportunity to have a low-pitched conversation with Liliae and the others.

As for what he was talking about, it was naturally what happened at the breakfast table earlier -

Modan actually offered to take on the responsibility of Aether House and then let Acerola go on the journey with them.

Although Acerola did not express his opinion directly after those words, both Qiao Ran and others could see that Acerola was obviously moved, and the reason he did not express his opinion was that he was waiting for their response.

"Um……"

Mei's expression was a little tangled. If they were really only in Alola, then there might not be any problem in taking Acerola with them. But in fact, the place they were going to visit was not just Alola. In fact, they had nearly half of their time, and it was estimated that

Ketu has to stay in the real world.

"If she must join, we can't leave her here alone while we go to the real world."

Lillie also expressed a similar opinion. It is definitely not okay to leave Acerola alone in Alola. God knows what kind of dangers he will encounter then.

"There's no way. I don't think I can fool her with any other reasons." Miyue shook her head. She knew Acerola. Although she sometimes liked to play pranks like a child, she was actually a very smart girl. It would not be an exaggeration to say that she was more mature than her peers.

"So, instead of discussing this here, I think we should talk to her later. It shouldn't matter if she knows this, right?"

Meiyue looked at Qiao Ran, seemingly asking for his opinion. Generally speaking, the secret of being able to travel through the world would not be told to others, but for some trustworthy people, exceptions could be considered.

During this period of time, they have gradually become familiar with Acerola, and in the previous battles, they have also felt the other party's will. At least, this is definitely someone who can be trusted.

"I think it's feasible."

Qiao Ran also nodded in agreement. It would be better to talk frankly than to think too much.

"If she wants to leave with us, she must also have these realizations."

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Meanwhile, the real world.

Nancy, who took over the position of the leader of the Magic City Gym, has gradually adapted to the work here. In addition to accepting challenges from trainers, she also has to deal with media interviews and sometimes has to participate in some programs to promote the gym. Thanks to its huge popularity before, there is always a constant stream of trainers coming to the Magic City Gym to check in and challenge, and the Magic City Gym has also become a must-see attraction for foreign tourists.

“I didn’t expect that this craze has not subsided yet.”

Although Zhulan has left and Qiao Ran and the others have gone to the Pokémon world and have not seen each other for several days, the busy days have left Nancy with no time to think about so many trivial things.

The period just after taking over was also the busiest time. In her spare time, she would open a few videos on the "Trainer Diary" and she seemed to see herself again in the Pokémon world, who was sought after by countless people. However, every time at this time, she would feel a little empty in her heart.

She originally thought that once she got back what she had lost, she would have the same feeling as before, but now it seems that she miscalculated again.

"I just hope these efforts are effective and that we can find more people in the Pokémon world."

Nancy muttered to herself, put away her phone, and stood up from her chair.

She will have to accept challenges from other trainers soon, so moving her body a little will help her get into the fighting state.

As the gym leader and everyone's idol, she must always maintain the best image.

However, just as she was thinking this, a gym trainer with short hair walked in from the door of the lounge.

"Master Nancy."

She seemed to have something to say, and only after Nazi signaled her to continue did she say the rest of her words.

"There's a dark-skinned man in the gym's reception hall. He says he wants to see you. He seems to have something to say."

"Oh? Did he mention anything in particular?"

Naz suddenly became interested, but to be on the safe side, she continued to ask.

Ever since she became the owner of the museum and became a little famous, there have been more than one or two people who want to meet her, and it is impossible for her to meet each and every one of them. At the very least, the other party has to provide the corresponding information.

"He said..." The gym trainer seemed a little hesitant, but finally spoke out, "He said that when he saw you, he thought of the Dark Queen..."

After saying that, she looked in the direction of Nazhi with some trepidation. Miss Nazhi was such a good person, why would she use such an adjective?

This is a complete slander against Miss Nazi!

"..."

Nancy was slightly stunned, but a smile appeared on her face.