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I never imagined, Lillie, that you've already set off towards becoming an invincible divine beast woman?

Nine-Tails' Enlightened Wall and Reflective Barrier, Roaring Tiger's High-Five Surprise Attack followed by Rapid Turnaround for Crowd Control, Solgaleo or Lunala's Violent Bombardment...

I can already picture the ordinary trainers wailing in front of you in the future.

Unfortunately, the current ranked matches prohibit the use of mythical beasts and fantasy beasts.

Not only does it take care of its own Pokémon, but it also kindly prepares shaved ice for Riolu and Wooppo.

Only then did Lillie, who finally had the mind to turn around, notice that Mr. Xia Ming was looking at her with a very complicated expression.

Eh? ? ?

Is there something wrong with me?

The girl, clearly lacking confidence, hurriedly looked herself over. Only after confirming that she was alright did she accept the shaved ice that Xia Ming handed her.

The two of them, watching the Pokémon playing happily, sat under the parasol and got down to business:

"You deliberately sent them away, so the reason you want to see me must be related to your family matters."

Before Lillie could speak, Xia Ming asked first.

"Hey hehe~"

Lillie, who was already used to the other person's straightforward way of speaking, smiled shyly:

Actually, I wanted to express my gratitude to you.

"It's not just about the war relics, but also the stories in the game and that recent exhibition match..."

Lillie glanced at the television hanging in the store, which was replaying the world-shaking battle.

"While it may just be about fulfilling your own ideas and plans for you, it has truly helped me take the first step."

Xia Ming calmly ate his shaved ice while listening to the other person's speech.

"First, take the first step. If you feel desperate, ask a trustworthy partner for help. Then, trust your own partners..."

"Even if you can't be as enlightened as that mosquito coil frog, you should at least express your thoughts."

"So I have already asked everyone for help. That's why Fireball Cat chose to embark on this journey with me."

The Litten cat, who was engrossed in eating a smoothie, seemed to have heard the trainer's voice and haughtily breathed out a spark.

Congratulations, young lady.

You've grasped the core secret to becoming a righteous protagonist.

Even a bad woman like Rosamund, if you charge in with the idea of ​​bonds and friendship, you can still give her a good personality-correcting punch!

Moreover, this is not speculation.

It is a conclusion drawn from the endings of the two existing world lines in the anime and game.

Although Xia Ming still doesn't understand which world line he's currently in, characters from the game, anime, and special episode all seem to have appeared.

However, as long as you muster the courage to take the first step, success is already beckoning you from the other side.

"I don't really care about things like gratitude," Xia Ming, the Martial God, finally said. "After all, this is the result of your own hard work."

"But now that you've made your decision, besides expressing your gratitude, you probably want to hear some advice from me, right?"

Hmph, although he's still a bit clumsy when it comes to Pokémon and trainers, that doesn't mean the Emperor's extraordinary wisdom isn't wisdom.

Giving ideas and helping out is always a troublesome thing.

But it doesn't matter, the emperor is overjoyed now!

"To reach the future you desire, you must overcome at least three obstacles."

"emmm..."

Although Lillie was slightly distracted by the other person's words, she quickly regained her composure:

“I want to correct my mother’s distorted personality, and I want to correct adults like her.”

"I understand, I understand. I've planned the entire route for you. Correct your brother, complete the island pilgrimage, and face the final trial in the major events that will unfold in the future..."

Lillie, interrupted again, was not embarrassed or annoyed at all; instead, she emphasized her own thoughts:

"I mean……"

"I would like to become your disciple."

???

P.S.: The backend crashed again.

I was originally thinking about whether or not to send a leave request for my birthday.

But I feel like everyone's been a bit anxious lately.

Let's just update normally.

Volume Two: The Grand Alliance Chapter 107 So there's only one answer...

Everyone has probably experienced something like this.

When I was little, I saw righteous heroes defeating monsters on TV, and I dreamed of becoming a light or a card character Rider.

When I entered middle school, I faced more academic pressure, so I gradually shifted my attention to classmates who had good grades. While saying that I was not envious, I secretly tried to work harder.

Some people achieve better results through hard work, while others fail to get the scores they expect despite their efforts.

The population began to differentiate at this point.

Then comes graduating from university and facing work and life.

Those who hold high positions of power and are extremely wealthy will become new objects of contempt, yet also objects of desire.

"In life, we don't really need advice or guidance from others."

Xia Ming said while eating shaved ice.

Everyone knows that losing weight is good for your health and staying up late is bad for your health, but how many people actually make the changes?

Just like some people who know that hard work may not necessarily bring rewards, they still pick up their childhood dreams and change their heroes from capitalists to light.

Most people already know the answer in their hearts as to what to do; the only difference is the intensity of their desire.

"So, this request actually makes me feel a little strange."

Emperor launched a sharp offensive, employing his characteristically straightforward language ever since arriving in the Pokémon world:

"The point is not the destination of the journey; you should have already foreseen the final outcome when you take the first step."

"It's not a request for guidance or training, it's not a request for help analyzing the situation, it's not a feeling of being overwhelmed by the current situation..."

"The idea of ​​becoming an apprentice sounds like taking the first step and then pulling your foot back."

"Or perhaps my understanding is different from yours? For you, becoming an apprentice is simply about learning how to become a powerful trainer?"

Or perhaps... like a young animal cautiously examining the unknown world, after suffering many injuries, it finally encounters a mature and reliable adult and develops a desire to rely on them?

Sure enough.

Lillie, who had gradually figured out the other person's personality through their interactions, unconsciously clenched her fists under the table.

Despite the seemingly indifferent tone, it gave her the same feeling as the pressure she felt from her mother's empty, lifeless eyes when they first had a falling out.

It's absolutely impossible to expect Mr. Xia Ming to happily agree to any request I make.

"When he says what he's going to do, he's already done it."

This is the perspective of Lily Abby, who is smarter and more mature than her peers.

Now, hearing such a straightforward answer from the other party, a new understanding has begun to emerge in my mind.

What to give, what to receive, what to do if you fail, what to do if unexpected changes occur—all hesitation stops before making a decision.

Once a decision is made, there is no more hesitation; one goes all out.

This is why people can only trace back to his thoughts based on the outcome afterward.

So strong, so incredibly strong. They're on a completely different level from everyone I've ever met.

At this moment, Lillie seemed to have intuitively grasped the same thoughts as the strongest creature on earth:

The minimum standard of strength is to carry out one's own will.

If you don't even know what you want to do, you will never be able to get his help.

If you cannot carry out your own will, you will never be able to touch his heart.

Taking a deep breath, Lillie, who seemed to have gained immense courage after just a brief conversation, revealed a determination rarely seen on a girl her age:

"I already know how to get along with my mom and brother."

“Mr. Xia Ming, I’m serious.”

"While I wouldn't say I fully understand everything you've said, I strongly agree with what you've presented to everyone. It's a new concept, or perhaps a new path?"

"Becoming an apprentice is my way of learning more, deciding whether to embark on this path, and helping more people."

"I'm tired of wallowing in self-pity; that kind of world is too narrow."

"Please take good care of me from now on, Master."

As if giving Xia Ming no time to react, Lillie, who had activated her Courage form, stood up and bowed deeply.

puff.

Disguised as an ordinary tourist passing by, Miss Poison sprayed a mouthful of delicious soda from a table not far away.

Without even wiping away the soda, Mizuki slammed her hand on the table and stood up, shouting loudly:

"What the hell are you guys doing?! Why are you suddenly handing over your lives to someone else?!"

"Lillie! Think it over!"

Yakamasi! You stinky old woman!

The emperor finally put down his spoon from eating shaved ice:

"Glory be with you, Lillie."

"One day, Rosamune will regret your heroic resolve."

With her body hunched over and her little fists clenched, Lillie, though her heart was not as calm as she appeared, looked up in surprise with a mixture of trepidation and excitement:

"So, what's your answer?"

"Then there is only one answer."

…………

The Hill of Claw Prints, between the Moon and Sky.

The five kings of the Dream Beast Team, who had not met for a month, exchanged their recent situations and experiences.

Among them, the performance of the Poliwag was the most outstanding, to the point that even the Lycanroc (Night Mode) couldn't stand it anymore:

"Gah! (Laughing, laughing, all you do is laugh! What a joke, I'm going to throw up!)"

"Gah! (So what if you defeated a human Elite Four member and found a trainer? Stop with that disgusting smile that makes my hair stand on end.)"

The mosquito coil frog's response to this was:

whee.

ultra!

The grumpy old wolf almost swung the rock blade in his hand directly at the Politoed Frog's face, but fortunately, Emperor appeared just in time.

The mane-wielding werewolf immediately bowed in complete submission:

"Gah-woo (Your Majesty... Has something good happened? Why are you smiling like that?)"

Frog: ...

Dude, aren't you being a bit hypocritical?

The Emperor, sporting the same smile as the Mosquito Frog, transforms from human form back to its original form.

This scene, which was enough to make Cynthia faint, was as commonplace as eating a meal for the Elite Four members, and they even felt a little honored.