Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

The raging lightning and sharp aura contained a hint of weakness, exhaustion, and even pain.

They were quite familiar with each other; just a few weeks ago, Nan Yin had received feedback from the former, which was—

One of the three legendary birds, Narukami, also known as Zapdos.

Chapter Fifty-Five: The Grand Gathering

The only one of the three legendary birds captured by Team Flare is now appearing nearby. What does this mean?

Open the Trom Pokédex and scan the nearest buildings on the map. If a large amount of electricity is needed, the only facility that seems likely is the Poké Ball Factory.

Recalling the events in the show, it seems that Team Flare was indeed secretly controlling this factory. Under the guise of producing Poké Balls, they established a laboratory inside, coordinating with another base in Icecrown Citadel.

Compared to anger, that hiss just now sounded more like a distress signal.

So, will Nan Yin, like those protagonists, bravely go to uncover the truth and save the suffering Pokémon from their plight?

No.

She stopped there, assessing her current location and estimating the distance to avoid being the first to suffer an accident.

Nan Yin is not a saint. Even if she knew about the major events that were about to happen, she would not presume to be a hero or do anything unwise.

This is the real world, not a game for leisure, not a game where failure means you can just go back to the Pokémon Center in the dark. If you really face those criminal organizations, relying on yourself and a few children, you will undoubtedly be in deep danger of being traumatized or even... dying.

Eevee, Scorpion, Baby Dragon, Diancie, and also Fool and Korne—these friendships and emotions are things she cannot part with.

She has to be responsible not only for herself, but also for the little ones.

If this is cowardice, then she will let this emotion dominate her; if this is indifference, she would rather preserve herself and their safety.

"Nanyin, what's wrong? Your complexion seems a little strange?"

Unable to find a suitable adjective, Tianxi simply placed her small hand in Nanyin's palm, passing on their warmth to each other.

"I am fine."

With a smile, she expressed her peace of mind to the other party. It was precisely because of these things that Nanyin had the courage and motivation to reach the summit.

It is precisely because of them that Nan Yin was able to maintain rationality, calm her inner turmoil, and make decisions and judgments with a calm mind.

Team Flame, a colossal organization that controls the dark side of Carlos, is large enough to manipulate public opinion and refute rumors. With its strict regulations and watertight operations, aside from the advanced technology it displays, they are virtually flawless.

Unlike organizations like Team Magma and Team Aqua, which relied solely on their overt resources, Team Flare infiltrated the upper echelons of the Carlos League. Even one of the Four Heavenly Kings was a follower of Vladari, leaving many unseen accomplices lurking within their ranks.

Admittedly, as an ordinary person, Nan Yin is not yet able to fight against this giant, nor can she avenge Master Fu's leg injuries, but along the way, she is no longer alone.

Blatano, Fu Ye, Cocoble, Ma Xiu, and even Karuni and Mikoli, they are all clearly righteous people, and they are all forces that I can rely on.

Even if the alliance has indeed been infiltrated, Nan Yin does not believe that the decision-makers at the top of the Flashfire team, such a large organization, would not be wary of it.

Perhaps they are simply lacking a decisive element, a piece of conclusive evidence.

Perhaps, they just need a pioneer to secretly guide them. If they can't take the first step, then let her, with her foresight, ignite the spark to illuminate themselves and their world.

Looking back at Eevee and Gliscor, the girl was referring to these little guys.

There wasn't much of a reason; Nan Yin simply didn't want to be left helpless and forced to passively accept the crisis with her children when it truly befell her.

She meticulously recounted the events, going through the contacts in her phone book one by one, based on her understanding.

—The three legendary birds captured by Team Flare were located in the Poké Ball Factory. Due to their mournful cries, I suspect that the Pokémon inside were subjected to abuse and torture.

Since cultivating Nanyin music alone is insufficient, let's consult with the relatives and friends we meet on our journey and work together to find a solution—in short—

Shake people.

The first to respond was Grandpa Fu, who warned the girl not to act rashly. The old man was already riding a tropical dragon, rushing towards the place without stopping.

Cocoble and his granddaughter Korni also responded, with words of concern hidden in their verses. Later, Blatano and Mashu expressed their concern one after another. Even though they had doubts about the relationship between the Three Holy Birds and Team Blaze, they still rushed over as quickly as possible in their own ways.

He comforted Scorpion and the baby dragon, and briefly explained the situation to Diancie. Once he understood, Diancie's expression turned serious.

With her pretty eyebrows furrowed and her little face puffed out, Princess Pink Diamond showed displeasure for the first time.

"Disregarding the wishes of others and only focusing on their own desires, the Flame Team is what the minister called bandits, right?"

"Well, you could say that."

They delved into the topic, taking advantage of the spare moments to recharge. Before long, a warm breeze rustled through the trees, creating a soft whisper, and a broad shadow appeared beneath Nanyin's feet.

"Little girl, are you alright?"

The voice was full of concern and urgency.

The white-haired old man leaped down from the tropical dragon's shoulder and waist. Before he could even adjust his posture, he asked a question and scrutinized the girl's face with his eyes.

He breathed a long sigh of relief after confirming that the former had no obvious injuries.

“You did a good job by not acting rashly based on your feelings, Nan Yin.”

"Uncle Fu, you must be tired from your journey, and thank you for—"

Nan Yin wanted to reach out and help Grandpa Fu up, but before she could do so, the old man pushed her away impatiently.

"What do you mean by hard work or gratitude? I don't want to hear those kinds of things. Your safety is my greatest relief. Finally, can you confirm the reliability of this news?"

Looking at Grandpa Fu's wrinkled yet kind face, she was once again touched.

"The breath and changes in the waveguide told me the truth: the captured Zapdos was located directly beneath the Poké Ball Factory."

“Nan Yin is right, and Lucario gave the same answer.”

Clearing away the thorns blocking his path, Cocobur walked out of the dense forest with his hands behind his back. Behind him, a panting Korni waved and greeted Nanyin.

"So, you were summoned by Nan Yin too. Perhaps we can work together again, old friend."

"Heh, I hope you won't hold me back this time."

Meeting each other's gaze, the two elderly men joked with each other, as if they had returned to their youthful days of dominance.

As the gale approached, the ferocious-looking Garchomp crashed to the ground, and a man and a woman stepped off.

"Thank you for giving me a ride, Dr. Blatano."

“Serving ladies is my duty, Ma Xiu shop owner.”

That was enough of the pleasantries. Almost the instant he stood still, Blatano looked at the girl nearby and uttered a question.

"Nanyin, are you sure about Team Flare's relationship with the Legendary Birds, the Poké Ball Factory, and even the entire Lysandre Laboratory?"

Without questioning the source of the information, he wouldn't question the child in front of him on this point; he was more unwilling to think about that possibility.

—His closest friend, the one with whom he talked day and night, Vladari, was actually the leader of Team Flare and the one who permitted many heinous acts.

"I am sure."

A nod in agreement, followed by a glance upwards, is the most resolute response.

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Chapter Fifty-Six: Mythical Beasts and Reminiscing

"......it is good."

He clenched his fist, then released it with a limp release. The word "good" seemed to drain all of Bratano's strength and made him make up his mind.

“I will contact Ms. Officer Jenny and a trusted investigator as soon as possible. In the meantime, it is necessary for us to conduct a preliminary survey of the surrounding environment and any potential threats.”

As a PhD, his influence in the region goes without saying. Moreover, the man in front of him, known as a heartthrob, is himself a formidable trainer.

Garchomp, Hydreigon, Blastoise, Venusaur, and Charizard—their sheer strength is enough to rival that of the Elite Four.

"I would like to ask the curators to provide me with any small assistance during this period."

Shedding his usual nonchalance and truly getting into the zone of dealing with matters, Bratano's gaze immediately sharpened.

"It's natural."

"It's my job, PhD, I don't need to say anything more."

Having gained approval by prioritizing the former, and after outlining their respective responsibilities, he also turned his attention to Nan Yin and Ke Er Ni.

"Perhaps Mr. Fokke has already praised you, but Nanyin, I must say, you did very well. Faced with such a situation, you not only did not act alone, but also rationally considered the situation and summarized the available information one by one."

To be honest, over the years, Blatano has seen too many kids who like to show off, just like Ash from Pallet Town, who almost fell off the Prism Tower on his first day in Kalos.

Watching Nan Yin grow from a sensible child to the reliable person she is now, he felt more gratified than anything else, besides feeling emotional.

"If you're willing, you can follow behind me and learn more in future encounters or potential battles."

Perhaps there was some arrogance involved, but Blatano was confident in his abilities; at the very least, protecting the two children was definitely not a problem.

The atmosphere eased, and after the tense conversation subsided, Ke'erni quickly walked to Nan Yin's side, talking about the topic and expressing her joy at the reunion.

This is the epitome of everyday conversation, showing concern and care.

"Nanyin, do you know what? I've achieved a 30-game winning streak, and I'm not far from that goal!"

This undoubtedly refers to the ultimate goal of challenging Nanyin when the team achieves a 100-win streak.

"Yes, that's great."

Mimicking the tone of the doctor and Master Fu, Nan Yin nodded slightly, clapped her hands together, and pretended to read aloud earnestly.

"Oh, it's like this again. Don't be so perfunctory."

With her eyelashes drooping, she looked completely listless, and the blonde girl's usually radiant bangs also slumped down.

"Then, shall we keep trying?"

It wasn't intentional; it was just that, in Nan Yin's eyes, who had lived through two lifetimes, Ke Erni was too energetic, completely contradicting her own attributes.

If the other person is passionate fire, then she is calm water, which makes it difficult for me to give appropriate responses in conversations based on the former's thinking.

She knew perfectly well that Korne's words came from the heart, but most of the time, speaking based on one's own feelings would only hurt the other person.

The inability to empathize might be due to my straightforward personality.

For Pokémon, such direct expression of feelings can undoubtedly avoid misunderstandings and promote deeper friendships. However, for ordinary people, an overly calm and serious response can make it difficult to continue the conversation.

"Barely acceptable." Not discouraged for long, Korni quickly regained her energy and even offered a belated apology.

"I'm a little sorry, I came in such a hurry that I couldn't bring you a gift, Nan Yin. I'll treat you to dorayaki from Saluo City next time."

"Okay, but we'll have to wait until later. Right now, we need to focus on Team Flare."

"Of course. As for the battle, Nan Yin, you just stand behind me and watch me perform~"

With her arms crossed, the blonde girl's earlier dejection vanished, and a smug look immediately appeared in her eyes.

She pursed her lips, and seeing how quickly the situation had changed, Nan Yin couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Is the Cornet barometer made of some high-end material? It becomes flamboyant when the wind blows and droops when it rains.

Fortunately, the former was not paying attention and did not hear the deliberate chuckle.

As mentioned earlier, the blonde girl was holding up the picture book, looking at the Pink Diamond Princess with considerable curiosity.

"Nanyin, what kind of Pokémon is this?"

I have never seen a similar Pokémon, and the Pokédex has not provided a definitive answer.

"No corresponding data found. This is an unknown individual. Please contact the nearest Pokémon professor to collect information and complete the data for this Pokémon."

"Yes, Nan Yin, I was just about to ask that too."

Having noticed the strange elf beside the girl early on, if it weren't for the more important matters at hand, Blatano would have preferred to take over his duties as a doctor first.

"She is Diancie, the princess of the little diamonds, and also my most important friend."

Deliberately emphasizing the word "friend," Tianxi looked at Nanyin with her clear eyes. After receiving an affirmative response, she bowed slightly to everyone.

"Hello everyone. I am Tianxi from the Mining Kingdom, and also a friend of Nanyin~"

Repeating the word "friends," the Pink Diamond Princess cherished their friendship immensely and regarded it as a treasure to be displayed.

"So cute! But, did Diancie just speak?!"

"Can I say that I communicate with everyone more through the perception of my mind?"