Why is my Pokémon acting a little weird?

Mr. Brave???

What the hell is a brave man?

Wait, is this some weird 2D world?

"What is a hero...?"

Qiao Ran decided to ask first to make sure he didn't misunderstand anything. Although the girl in front of him looked like a popular character from the Galar region of the Pokémon world who combined elements of a sister and an idol, what if he was mistaken and this was actually a skin-changer from some strange other world?

After all, this is a woman who has just been announced in the game, and all kinds of strange pictures are flying around.

"Hey, what are you doing? How dare you ask questions?"

Seeing Qiao Ran's cautious look, the group of people following the girl instantly became unhappy. They even picked up the vuvuzelas in their hands and started a mental attack, making a harsh sound.

They should just listen to what the princess said, but they actually dared to ask questions in return?

"Don't be like this, this is an important person."

However, the girl reached out her hand and stopped them from doing this strange thing. Her stopping power was remarkable, and those people immediately stood aside in silence. However, their eyes were still fixed on Qiao Ran, as if they wanted to eat him.

"I'm sorry, everyone actually has good intentions, they're just a little impatient."

The girl looked at Qiao Ran apologetically, hoping that Qiao Ran could forgive them. After all, everyone was very important to her.

"The question just now was... a brave man? Well, a brave man is of course a brave man..."

The girl tilted her head, as if she wanted to explain to Qiao Ran, but she immediately saw the two Pokémon beside Qiao Ran. When she saw the two Pokémon, she covered her mouth with her hands in surprise.

Ice-attribute Vulpix - this special regional form is quite rare in their place and is a special alien species. However, what surprised her was actually another one.

That's a legendary Pokémon, a rare creature that ordinary trainers can't even see.

"Oh my god! Could this be the legendary Pokémon, Diancie?!"

"What? It's Diancie?"

"...Is it really Diancie?"

Not only the girl, but also the large group of men and women behind her who were dressed in strange clothes and dressed in extremely weird styles began to whisper.

Seeing their reactions, Qiao Ran had a rough idea in his mind - the people here are so knowledgeable... This must really be the world of Pokémon.

But... it seems that there are birds singing and flowers blooming around here, and the ecological environment is very harmonious. Is it really the so-called singularity?

Qiao Ran was full of questions. Now that Rotom had fallen into a deep sleep, he had no way to ask other questions. He could only start with the girl in front of him.

"Yes, she is Diancie, and you are...?"

"Ah... I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Mary, and I'm currently serving as the temporary Gym Leader of Spike Town and President of the Settlement Management Association... Brave Master,

Please be sure to come and visit our Spike Town."

The girl extended an invitation to Qiao Ran very sincerely. Although she claimed to have many titles, Qiao Ran could see that her style of doing things was still a little awkward.

Chairman of the Spike Town Settlement Management Association... What happened here?

"If it's convenient, I hope I can go and have a look."

In order to obtain more information, Qiao Ran felt that he should go with her. Even if there was no such relationship, Qiao Ran felt that going with her was a suitable choice. After all... people who could become gym leaders were quite powerful in the Pokémon world.

There must be other secrets about Mary that are yet to be discovered.

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Galar Region - A mysterious and long island.

Unlike the Alola region, although it is also composed of islands, it has an extremely powerful industrial system and a very prosperous combat culture.

The champion here has been undefeated since the age of ten, and the strongest gym leader is said to have the strength of a champion from other regions... Even the Pokémon in this area are out-and-out fighters.

Of course, the most famous thing in Galar is a special battle mode called "Gigantamax" - which allows Pokémon to grow to a huge size to fight.

As for Marie—the princess of Spike Town in the Galar region, a true national idol and the younger sister of the former Spike Town gym leader—her every move in this run-down, deserted town, from childhood, has elicited cheers from the crowds. The locals even formed a fan club called the "Shout Team" to root for Marie's every success.

And now, the news that she picked up a man from outside began to spread quietly in this small town which is not prosperous but full of graffiti and street culture.

"Hey, did you hear? Little Mary picked up a man from outside?"

"real or fake?"

"Really? That man was always holding a sword, not even taking it off when he went to the bathroom. I heard he'd already chopped down quite a few people..."

"So scary? How can such a person stay by Marie's side? Wait... Sword... Could that guy be..."

"So what if it is? No man can get close to little Mary!"

The residents of Spike Town are outraged and vow to kill all men who try to get close to Mary. In this chaotic era, little Mary needs their protection even more.

However, Mary now dragged Qiao Ran along and took him for a stroll in Spike Town. Qiao Ran found that most of the buildings here were dilapidated and old, and many people even lived in shacks on the streets. Everything seemed very abnormal, but everyone seemed to have adapted to it and was no longer surprised.

"My dear hero... aren't you tired of holding that sword in your hand all the time?"

Seeing Qiao Ran dragging the sword on the ground, Mary couldn't help but look puzzled. Wouldn't it be more appropriate to carry this thing on his back?

"……Not tired."

Faced with this question, Qiao Ran could only give a polite yet awkward smile, and couldn't help but say MMP in his heart.

If he could have taken it off, he would have thrown this unfortunate sword a million miles away long ago. There would be no need for him to walk around like this, with sparks and lightning everywhere, like a bully ready to chop people down...

"Well, just call me Qiao Ran. My name is Qiao Ran."

Qiao Ran felt it was time to ask for some key information.

"This is my first time in the Galar region. Since you called me a hero before, can I ask... what exactly happened here?"

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Chapter 164 161 [Sword: Shield]

——The brave man.

Generally speaking, a hero appears as a savior, and those who long for a hero are mostly people who are already deeply mired in problems and hope that the hero can save them.

In ordinary stories, these people are usually played by characters like princesses, but now, what Qiao Ran wants to know more is actually the reason why he is called a hero and the troubles that the other party wants to solve by himself.

He came to the "singularity" because he must have a special mission, but now that Rotom is in a deep sleep, he has no way to confirm it directly, so he can only seek Mary's help.

In order not to worry Lillie and the others... he had to go back earlier.

"This……"

Hearing these questions from Qiao Ran, Mary showed a look of surprise, as if she was surprised that Qiao Ran would ask these questions. After all... in the current Galar region, almost anyone who has set foot in this area should know this question.

...Maybe the hero is special, so he doesn't know?

Mary gave herself a relatively reasonable explanation. However, she was not good at speaking and was stunned so much that she just stood there awkwardly, not knowing what to say.

"That...I..."

"It's okay, just take your time. Even though this is our first meeting, you don't have to be polite with me."

Qiao Ran smiled and told her not to be nervous. As a seasoned

As a game player, he still likes Mary very much.

"Um...thank you."

Hearing Qiao Ran's encouragement, Mary whispered a thank you. Although her facial expression did not change much, her slightly averted gaze and slightly red cheeks clearly showed her shyness.

This is a child who is not good at smiling, but this does not mean that she has no feelings in her heart. On the contrary, she is more delicate than anyone else.

"Click..."

"pat..."

"Zheng!"

Perhaps Mary's reaction aroused the anger of some people on the street. Qiao Ran felt that he was being stared at by dozens of eyes in an instant. In addition to the sounds of breaking and explosions, he even heard the sound of sharpening a knife.

"..."

A drop of cold sweat dripped down Qiao Ran's forehead. Only now did he feel that he felt quite safe holding a sword in his hand.

Moreover, I'm afraid that only by disguising myself as a pure villain can I integrate into this strange town. After all, every resident here is a simple and honest evil trainer...even Mary herself.

"The problem we are facing here is actually like this..."

Mary, who was still unaware of all this, looked at Qiao Ran's face. She was ready to talk to Qiao Ran in detail. No matter what, since she had met the legendary "Sword Hero", she had to have a more in-depth communication with him.

However, just when Mary wanted to explain to Qiao Ran, a woman wearing a Shouting Team uniform and with a Shamatte hairstyle suddenly rushed in front of Mary, panting and saying some seemingly important information.

"Oh no! Oh no! The special forces captain who went out to collect supplies was attacked by wild Pokémon. Marie-chan... no, Captain Marie! They're approaching Spike Town!"

"what?"

After hearing what the other party said, Mary, who was originally very relaxed, suddenly became nervous.

"No, we must repel them outside of Spike Town. Let's go there now!"

"Master Brave... No, Master Qiao Ran, please come along. You will know when the time comes."

Mary looked at Qiao Ran's position with anticipation. Regardless of whether Qiao Ran had the identity of a "hero" or not, he was a trainer who could possess a legendary Pokémon like Diancie, so he was definitely not weak.

At a time like this, more fighting power means more guarantee. For the sake of her beloved town and residents, she must be responsible for them at this time.

"it is good."

Qiao Ran had no reason to refuse such an invitation. Besides, he was really interested in what was going on.

What could make Mary so nervous?

And that special attack captain...what kind of weird position is that?

Could there be a physical attack captain???

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Not long after, an off-road vehicle drove out of the Spike Town and rushed towards the outside of the Spike Town.

Mary and Qiao Ran sat in the back seat. The girl was very understanding and gave Qiao Ran some space, allowing him to put the sword horizontally on her side.

"Sure enough... this is the legendary sword... the sword that once protected Galar..."

Mary stroked the sword. This was the first time she felt so close to the legend. Will this man... be able to save this broken world like the legend?

The off-road vehicle was driving very fast, and soon it arrived at a valley far away from the town of Spike. However, after arriving here, Mary asked the driver to stop the car.

"We can't go any further...it's going to be dangerous ahead, let's wait here."

The driver was also a member of the Shouting Team. He had a haircut and was more professional than anyone else. When he heard little Mary talking to him, he stepped on the brakes without saying a word.

"here it is……"

Qiao Ran looked out of the car window. He didn't recognize the scenery here, but he saw ruins-like building debris on the distant mountains. It was as if a terrible explosion had occurred, destroying everything beyond restoration.

This place... has been bombed?

What the hell is going on here?

"This is near the valley leading to Quanguan City. There's wilderness nearby... so it's very dangerous."

Mary's expression was extremely serious. She stared in the direction of the car's front. Gradually... the sound of footsteps like an earthquake seemed to come from a distant place, and the sound was getting louder and louder.

"Boom...boom!"

Finally, amidst a thunderous sound, the person who made the huge noise appeared in front of everyone. It was a huge monster that was more than 30 meters tall and had a black and red aura wrapped around its body. It was using its muscular body to run wildly on the ground like a legendary Titan.

And in front of it, there was also an off-road vehicle driving madly.

The person sitting in the driver's seat... turned out to be a girl wearing a green hat...

“Run, run ...

She shouted loudly, but no one knew.

Being chased by such a huge monster, what a hopeless experience it must be...

She could hardly hold on any longer.

Chapter 165 162 [Extreme: Disaster]

Galar is a magical place, Qiao Ran has always believed so.

There are changeable weather and ridiculously large wilderness areas, but there are also powerful modern industries and energy plants everywhere.

However, the scene that appeared before him ultimately overturned his understanding of the Pokémon world.