Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

let's go.

As she murmured these words in her heart, accompanied by ripples from the falling waveguide, the three little beasts followed the girl in their own ways, passing through the thin screen and arriving at the familiar yet somewhat strange streets and alleys.

Chansey roams the passageway, an old repairman is busy with construction, and Machamp is responsible for moving equipment. People and Pokémon alike are actively engaged in post-disaster reconstruction.

And after that, it was a trip that belonged to her alone.

With countless thoughts swirling in my mind, there are still details to plan and preparations to be made before I can actually take the first step. One day is certainly not enough.

Unlike the hike two months ago that didn't require overnight stays, this long journey required consideration of all aspects.

The ultimate goal, the route taken, the appropriate protective gear, and most importantly, the necessities of life: food, clothing, shelter, and transportation.

Although she is quite content to still be able to stay by her baby dragon's side, this does not mean there are no downsides.

Reflecting on the little guy's gradually increasing appetite over the past few days, Nanyin had to re-plan the amount of food she needed to bring.

Dragon-type Pokémon are extremely expensive to raise and have long growth cycles, which is an unavoidable characteristic. Fortunately, I am no longer in a state of financial hardship like I used to be.

Yu Maxiu's appearance at the fashion show earned her considerable popularity, and during her commute, she received numerous requests for special blocks from people via online platforms.

Instead of accepting all offers, Nanyin only selected a few cases that were relatively close and had a longer timeframe.

Choosing a high-quality client is one of the essential lessons to learn as a family business owner.

After receiving unanimous praise, her fanny pack gradually accumulated to a certain thickness, enough for small-scale purchases.

That being said, the young woman did not squander her money. She continued to compare prices at different stores, determined to minimize her expenses and protect her savings.

Good wound medicine, take it; hole-removing rope, not bad; insect repellent spray, effective self-defense measures. Labeling each item, Nan Yin also noticed that Silver Company's prices always seemed to be slightly higher than the market price.

You deserve to lose to Devon in Carlos.

Feeling indignant about the previous losses, Nan Yin puffed out her cheeks in a slight huff, then carried a large bag of bottles and jars, struggling to move up the hotel stairs.

Upon seeing this, the young pheasant wanted to help, knowing that half of the items in the bag were for itself, but its short forelimbs couldn't do much to help.

"......Clap."

Just as despair was about to set in, a soft whisper came out of the lips at just the right moment and reached the ear.

"It's alright, my dear dragon, there's still a long way to go. I'll be the one to guide you in the future."

By offering a sense of expectation and negating the current imbalance, the little guy seemed to understand and nodded emphatically, making a certain decision.

With this tranquility, she opened the door, paused in the entryway, and with a few quick, gentle scrapes, took off her little leather shoes.

Without the slightest hesitation, Nan Yin simply tossed the large and small bags onto the coffee table, then abandoned her shoulder bag and lay flat on the sofa like a koala.

I'm so tired, I'm going to sleep forever.

Despite saying this, after a short rest, she got up again, sat down at her desk and wrote furiously, considering her plans for the long journey.

Now that we've made an agreement with Korn, the ultimate goal is the Lucerne Conference. As for the milestones we'll work on...?

Nibel Plateau, Battle Fortress, Sunbill City, Balfam Temple...

The book includes a wide range of attractions in the Carlos region. Looking at the stack of papers, one feels a sense of accomplishment. Nanyin also gave this future journey a name that is similar to that of many generations.

"Pokémon X & Y: DLC - Nan Yin Edition, activated!"

Chapter 41 Heracross

[After making all the preparations, Nan Yin took the high-speed train for the first half of the journey, stopping at the entrance to the valley. As night approached, the sky was clear and cloudless. She climbed to a wide open space in the forest, pitched a simple tent, and quickly fell asleep...]

As slender fingers lightly tapped and traced arcs, lines of text appeared on the phone screen, one after another, sentence after sentence.

They didn't actually set off; Nanyin was merely using words to express her inner expectations and to rehearse the afternoon's itinerary.

She was completely absorbed in her work until the faint morning light shone through the window screen and fell on her, only then did she realize that it was getting light.

The summer sun always arrives so early.

Even though the sky was blue and it was only a little past six o'clock, taking advantage of the fact that the little ones were still asleep, Nan Yin tied the apron straps behind her back and started preparing today's breakfast in front of the stove.

Heat the lard, add the eggs, and flip them a few times. A simple plate of scrambled eggs is now ready to be served. Then take out a butter knife and spread a layer of jam on the freshly baked toast. That's pretty much how you make a main dish.

She didn't forget her pet's different preferences, so she added chocolate and sugar to the warm milk to adjust the flavor.

Although she came from an ancient country in the East, living on this land for a long time, the girl's eating habits will naturally gradually lean towards a Western-style, simplified diet.

This is understandable, as the Carlos region is modeled after the northern half of France, and its architecture and customs reflect that romantic city. The Prism Tower in Miare is almost identical to the Eiffel Tower.

In terms of diet, while the Carlos people use seasonings such as salt, sugar, or butter, they rarely use soy sauce. Their cooking methods are mostly stewing and grilling, and almost no chefs would try stir-frying or deep-frying.

She swept the dust off the floor and wiped away the stains on the walls, sparing no effort in cleaning even though the small room belonged to a hotel.

This is not only about being considerate of others, but also because Nan Yin believes that acts of kindness within her means may help her at some point.

With the rustling sound, the chestnut-haired dumpling yawned, drowsily took its little steps, and left the hut.

Are you still sleepy?

After sweeping the collected trash into a dustpan and emptying it into a cloth bag, Nan Yin knelt down and hugged the little guy into her arms.

"Bu Yi..."

It was a soft, gentle murmur.

With its ears drooping up and down, it seemed to still be in a half-dreaming state. Eevee slightly opened its sleepy eyes, but then quietly closed them again, curling up into the girl's breasts, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

As the hair brushed against her skin, a slight itch also spread to Nanyin's senses.

It's strange, even after spending several months together, every time I open my eyes there are several little ones waiting for me to feed them, and I have to keep busy taking care of them.

There's a little bit of confusion, but also a little bit of happiness.

She took a comb from the drawer and began grooming the still-drowsy Eevee's messy fur after its deep sleep.

Without resistance, the little beast obediently crouched down, wagging its tail, allowing the girl to apply force with her fingertips.

In this tranquil atmosphere, Scorpio and Baby Dragon woke up one after another and joined the makeshift family in front of them.

"Bang!"

"Clap."

Sitting around the same table, sharing a warm breakfast, the morning coolness spread across their faces.

......

"Slow down, Scorpio."

When they stopped again, it was already midday with the sun high in the sky, and they had arrived at a vast and boundless plain with crisscrossing river valleys.

Looking up to confirm the location of the sun, and using the swaying of tree branches to determine direction, Nan Yin relaxed her vigilance slightly after confirming that there was no wrong path.

It seems we made the right choice.

Route 12, the main road she passed through this time, is also a major transportation route connecting the cities of Piyi and Sala.

It wasn't a whim, nor was it for the sake of reuniting with Korni; the first stop on the journey was already pre-selected in the girl's heart.

—Mirror Cave, an unusual cave with interconnected passageways.

Unlike most caves that adapt to their geographical environment, this valley, carved through the mountains, is filled with countless clear and translucent minerals. From eight in the morning until nearly dusk, these minerals can briefly act as mirrors by reflecting external light, retaining their reflections.

Legend has it that as long as the person seeking the mirror experiences strong emotional fluctuations, they can see another version of themselves in the mirror, and even be transported to a similar parallel world.

The first half of the sentence is a summary and introduction of the mirror cave by the search engine, while the second half is an occasional rumor and Nanyin's own understanding.

In the XY anime, through the experiences of Ash and his friends, these mirror-like minerals proved the feasibility of traveling to parallel worlds.

Nanyin went there for no other reason than to seek a possibility.

If she were to actually stand in front of the mirror, would she be able to see her past life in the images of a parallel world, or perhaps a 'Nanyin' with different possibilities?

It's not that I'm dissatisfied with my current life, it's just that I'm curious about the unknown.

My thoughts are numerous, but before implementation, there's no need for excessive speculation.

Scorpion, now a playful spirit, flies about like a wild horse, stirring up the wind and clouds as soon as it arrives in the familiar sparse woods.

Although one is unwilling to suppress one's own child's nature, having already ventured deep into the forest, it is necessary to be wary of the lurking dangers.

Fortunately, Nan Yin's words were very effective. In an instant, the figure in dark blue returned to the girl's side, and even brought an unexpected gain.

"Bang!"

Holding up the large tree fruit he had just collected on his long journey, Scorpio's face showed no lack of pride, but rather a hint of boasting.

"Black berries?"

Having recognized the fruit, it was found that although it was the main material for the heavy ball, its dry flesh and poor taste made it difficult for Nan Yin to use.

Perhaps it would be of great use to certain groups of artisans?

Ignoring the insect bites on the fruit peel for the moment, she simply raised the corners of her lips and offered words of encouragement. Even if it was only slightly effective, how could she be stingy with praise when it came to her child's good intentions?

"I really like it."

Before the joyful feedback could even surface, a few muffled insect chirps drowned out the original rustling, completely revealing the visitor's ill intentions.

Pushing aside the bushes blocking her way, a deep blue beetle burst into the girl's sight with a hoarse roar of discontent.

Its towering, blade-like horns and its armor-like skin, the color of gold and iron, both testify to its status as the tyrant of this forest.

Without a doubt, this striking feature belongs to only one Pokémon: the Bug-type Pokémon, also known as Hercules.

—Heracross.

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Chapter 42 Battle, awesome!

Vibrating its elytra and spreading its claws, the deep blue beetle strains to increase the surface area of ​​its body, its hissing in addition to its intimidating intent.

That shouldn't be the case. Although Heracross is a leading Bug-type Pokémon, it is by nature gentle and rarely attacks its trainer.

unless......

Looking at the black fruit in her palm with insect bite marks, Nan Yin roughly understood the reason for what had happened.

This little Scorpio probably trespassed into the other's territory without knowing it, and picked up the fruit that already had bite marks and was considered its possession.

In this way, beetles that prefer tree sap and fruit pulp will naturally see this behavior as stealing food. Moreover, even if they are gentle by nature, they will feel angry when their dignity is violated.

Before he could release his waveguide and explain to the one beforehand, the figure had already flapped its wings and hovered in the air, crashing down upon him.

It seems that without either defeating Heracross's fighting spirit or injuring it with a strong attack, there is no way to communicate normally.

Once her thoughts changed, Nan Yin's gaze immediately sharpened.

Perfect timing! This impromptu wild fight will be a perfect opportunity to put into practice the improved combat habits I've learned from Ma Xiu.

"Scorpio".

She called out the little beast's name, showing no fear of Heracross, the insect king.

Based on simple observation, Nanyin could roughly tell from the depth of the elytra and the length of the forehead that the other party was not old, having just molted from a juvenile to a young adult.

If it's merely a whetstone for testing one's skills, this moderate strength is just right.

As for which child to send out, Baby Dragon is only a few days old and even its basic body control needs to be improved. Eevee, although it has been trained for a long time, is still somewhat lacking in the comprehensiveness of its moves. In comparison, Gliscor, with its excellent resistance and mobility, would be the best choice.

While it's not impossible to try overwhelming the opponent with numbers in a wild battle by sending out all your Pokémon at once, Nan Yin prefers to treat this rare opportunity as a formal battle, a real contest against a trainer.

Just as my thoughts reached their end, the enormous beetle was already close in, bringing with it gusts of wind pressure.

With his forehead straightened and the tip pointed only at Scorpio, Heracross had no intention of paying any attention to the human woman for the time being.

After all, the fruity aroma had already told it who the thief was.

Corner collision.

It shatters the airflow, crouches low and charges forward, followed by a soaring sound as a heavy horn strike slowly but surely arrives.

Such explosive power.