Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

Moreover, she was genuinely curious as to why a legendary figure could be so cowardly.

"Ah-ga-s~"

Upon hearing the sound, it lowered its head again, rubbing against the girl's slender fingers. Compared to before, the fluorescent blue lizard beast showed even more dependence.

"This child is expressing gratitude for your sharing, Nanyin~"

She covered her lips, but couldn't suppress a light laugh. In just a short time, Diancie had already seen through Milton's true nature.

—A large doll that has suffered physical and mental trauma.

"Nanyin, what exactly is going on?"

Although she had overheard their conversation and her guard had lowered because of what had just happened, Korni still had some questions.

"Just think of it as a homeless cat receiving help from a stranger." After explaining briefly, Nan Yin turned and walked towards the dormitory, leaving behind a final farewell: "See you next time, everyone."

She had said all she wanted, but to her surprise, Millardon did not leave. Instead, he secretly followed her.

However, its crouching posture with its head covered and tail tip raised was too eye-catching, and the waist-high bushes could not hide its enormous body at all.

There was a sense of helplessness. The existence of paradoxical beings was not transparent to ordinary people. If they were allowed to follow them so foolishly, it would be useless to try to distance themselves from them.

Pausing on its toes and glancing sideways, the shimmering blue lizard beast also stopped moving as the girl's gaze swept over it, even its pixelated eyes narrowing.

Fortunately, the girl simply reached out her fingertips and gently touched Millerton's cold forehead.

"I'll assume you're just starving. Do you want to come back with me?"

“Agas....."

Feeling the warmth spreading from his forehead and the itching from the friction against his skin, Milton, who had been lonely all this time, suddenly longed to rely on this girl.

Since it regained consciousness, it had been bullied by its kin who lived deep in the bottom of the giant pit. It was often covered in wounds and would lick its wounds alone, which eventually led it to leave the pit and come to the outside world.

The seasonings that heal old wounds, the delicious and fragrant pastries—it can be said that today's encounter is the first time it has received kindness from a completely unfamiliar human being.

So, even though it's a bit embarrassing to talk about, I still want to follow the other person silently.

This can't be considered liking, or perhaps, a creation made of metal simply doesn't understand what emotions are; it just feels comfortable and relaxed to be by the girl's side.

Of course, it's definitely not to satisfy that tiny bit of craving!

"Then I'll take that as your agreement."

Withdrawing her fingertips, she put her hands behind her back, turned her back two steps with a warm smile, and waited for the other party to approach. Nan Yin slowly encouraged this clumsy big guy with her words and actions.

At first, Milton didn't understand what the girl wanted to do, but when he saw the figure getting further and further away, he hurriedly followed.

As early spring arrived and dusk fell, the evening breeze still carried a slight chill to the face. Along the way, the figures of students walking and strolling could be seen indistinctly, and every now and then someone would look at the shimmering blue lizard with curiosity.

However, with Nan Yin by their side, even if they cared, they wouldn't overthink it.

When an unknown spirit appears in the world, it will eventually take time for others to accept it. She did not hide the child's thoughts from him and was prepared to let his existence gradually become reasonable.

Just like with Evil Phantom and Diancie before, Dr. Blatano can still vouch for himself if asked.

Thinking this way, even though they had only spent a short time together, her thoughts just now were enough to prove that the girl already regarded the other person as a child who needed to be taken care of.

Take out the yellow and black Poké Ball, flatten it in your palm, and then hand it to Milton as a sincere inquiry.

Adaptation requires a gradual process, not only in terms of public perception but also in the interactions among themselves.

Nan Yin will not force herself to subdue this clumsy creature out of desire, nor will she deceive it. She will only offer a fair choice for both of them.

It was not safe to leave the paradoxical creature exposed, not to mention that this lizard beast was incredibly stupid. So, the girl parted her lips slightly.

"Nanyin, that's my name. And you, would you be willing to stay with me for a short time?"

Gazing at the slender figure before him and inhaling the lingering fruity fragrance, Millerton still harbored doubts, yet it still made what it perceived as an act of affection.

He bent his neck and gently rubbed his forehead against the girl's palm.

"Agas~"

It was a simple response, and also a definite answer.

“Your name, Millerton? I’ll remember it.”

Legend has it that the friendship between people and the good results of treating each other sincerely were thus established.

Chapter 169 Upon seeing the chief champion, Ye Ci

"Nanyin, is the child alright?"

Leaning down on the soft sofa, letting Gu Feng press against the leather cushions until her legs swelled slightly, Ke Erni half-raised her legs, sometimes lifting her toes, sometimes gazing at Milton, who was curled up in a ball, already asleep.

At dusk, after the girl and the lizard beast agreed to each other's request, they finished their chores and returned to their temporary home.

"At least, it chose to trust us and showed its unguarded and naive nature."

Without saying a word, Nan Yin reached out her fingertips, untied the apron straps at her waist, and gently stroked the large, cold forehead with her palm.

The stove fire had just been extinguished, and her hair was damp with sweat from her busy work.

“Agas…”

Similarly, as if sensing this warmth and fragrance, the sleeping lizard beast murmured a bewitching sound and spontaneously embraced the girl in front of it.

"You really put me in a difficult position."

Despite saying this, Nan Yin did not dodge or retreat. She simply used her mental power to stabilize her body, letting those metal elbows tighten around her.

Despite the vast difference in their physical stature, the scene before them was one of warmth and affection, with families embracing each other.

however--

"Buyi!"

With her small, fangs partially showing, Sylveon puffed out her cheeks and glared at Milton with obvious annoyance.

It disliked others approaching the girl, and even more so the lizard beast's unapproachable friendliness; the wildly dancing ribbons were proof of the little beast's resentment.

"There's no need, Ibu."

Noticing the child's obvious annoyance, Nan Yin couldn't help but stretch her eyelashes and curve them slightly.

"because--"

With a flick of her finger, the girl traced the outline of her chest, creating a beautiful scene right at her heart.

Regardless of strength or weakness, you will always be unique in my heart.

"So, just like before, treat it as a silly junior and help it out occasionally."

Sinking under the weight of those blunt words, and seeing those delicate, silky eyes again, a blush easily spread across Eevee's face, causing it to murmur a soft reply and hastily flee to the bedroom behind it.

"Ibu, you're still as shy as ever."

Sitting upright in a corner of the sofa, the Pink Diamond Princess covered her mouth, unable to suppress her bright smile.

Having spent several days and nights with her, Diancie was well aware of Eevee's deep affection for the girl. However, rather than openly expressing her feelings, Diancie preferred to treat her as a friend, maintaining a respectful distance and engaging in long conversations through words.

Moved by the words in the text, Nan Yin gently pulled back the chair and rummaged through the drawer to find the notebook that recorded the departure.

In the evenings of the past, she would write on paper, considering every detail of the route and choosing how to get to Biyi City.

It was because of this that I met Korni, Scorpio King, and Master Fu...

The LCD TV was broadcasting the latest news, with a familiar host enthusiastically reciting the prepared script, while the little devil swung his legs, unscrewed the remote control, and effortlessly switched to the suspense channel to watch the details of the case-solving.

This almost became the child's hobby.

Then, glancing sideways at the solemn Magiana, it was seen holding up needle and thread, occasionally peeking at the girl's neck, as if comparing sizes and weaving a suitable garment.

Taking in these scenes, I turned the calendar to the next page and circled the next day's date in red. In an instant, the chill of midnight seemed to dissipate considerably.

Yes, summer is approaching, and it has been more than a year since she embarked on her journey. During this time, she has experienced ups and downs, but overall, things are moving in a positive direction.

If it's good, then there's no need to worry.

Picking up the sleeping Scorpion King and turning the Armored Dragon, who was lying on its back and unable to turn over, Nan Yin gently pulled the switch on the chandelier and offered her final greeting.

Goodnight, Korni.

After drawing the curtains and closing the windows, their world, which belonged only to them, finally received another weary yet expectant response.

"Okay, goodnight..."

......

When I opened my eyes again, the sunlight had already begun to break, and the nearby glass was still covered with dewdrops.

Opening her eyes and gradually adjusting to the warming morning light, Nan Yin picked up her phone from the bedside table and checked the time as her eyelids became less blurry.

"Is it already seven o'clock? It's time to prepare for today's lesson."

Quietly, she moved the blankets aside, got up, and left the room to avoid waking the blonde girl who was still sleeping soundly.

She didn't overdo her makeup; after simply washing her face and brushing her teeth, she lit the stove as usual and started cooking breakfast.

Thin slices of toast, fried eggs, hot milk...

Taking into account the tastes of many children, Nan Yin carefully adjusted the flavors and maintained the heat, cooking each child individually.

Having mental power allows one to multitask without making mistakes.

"That's almost it."

She placed the prepared breakfast in an insulated box, and to avoid forgetting it, she left a note detailing the children's preferences and corresponding portions.

After doing all this, Nan Yin wiped away her sweat and went to the entrance to put on her shoes and socks.

The spring weather was still chilly, and it was inevitable that her bare calves would feel a bit cold. So, she gave up her usual short socks and slowly lifted her sheer black stockings with her fingers, from her toes to her knees, from her thighs to her waist, forming a pleasant curve.

As for shoes, there's not much to it; round-toed leather shoes are just right. You can simply lift one leg back and hook the edge of the shoe over your heel with your fingers.

The girl stomped her feet twice to make contact with the gap, intending to push the door open, but the mechanical doll had somehow grabbed the hem of her clothes.

"Ligu..."

Her clear eyes shimmered with pink light, and Magiana stood on tiptoe, her face, usually made of metal, unusually revealing a hint of unease.

"What's wrong, Magiana?"

Puzzled by the other person's awkwardness, but considering the inconvenience of communication, Nan Yin took the initiative to bend down and quietly look into the child's eyes.

Without another word, the automaton simply took out a light blue plaid scarf from behind its back and carefully draped it over the girl's neck and shoulders.

"You mean, it's still quite cold in early spring, so you knitted this scarf for me?"

"Li Gu".

She nodded somewhat stiffly. Even though her face was expressionless, Nan Yin could still see the look of expectation in Mayiya's eyes.

Remembering how the child had been flipping through books and trying to improve things little by little last night, the girl couldn't contain her joy and mustered all her strength to lift the heavy mechanical doll.

"I really like this gift, so—"

She gently touched the child's face with her forehead and spoke softly again.

"Thank you."

There was no conversation. With the dolls bidding her farewell, Nan Yin once again embarked on the academy's main path.

However, not long after, she encountered an unexpected visitor.

"Long time no see, Nanyin."

The young male teacher greeted her with a smile, while the girl pursed her lips helplessly.

"Professor Ginja, it's only been three days since we last saw each other..."

"Three days is not a short time. Ever since we parted that day, I have been thinking about the cultivation philosophy that Nan Yin mentioned."

Intending to broaden the topic, but seemingly remembering something, Ginnia changed her tone, becoming somewhat more serious.

"Oh, right, Principal Claver said he needed to talk to you about something."

"it is good."

Thinking this to herself, Nan Yin couldn't help but wonder about the old man's intentions.

"No one visits a temple without a reason. Could it be that her teaching these past few days hasn't met the other party's expectations?"