Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

Unlike newly debuted trainers, Karune never felt the worship and admiration that ordinary people feel when they see themselves in the young girl.

Even with differences in height and the contrast between looking down and looking up, the focus between their eyes and brows is still close to that of looking straight ahead from the same cloud.

Her absolute self-confidence was exactly like that of her best friend.

Recalling that beautiful figure with flowing blonde hair, the woman couldn't help but smile.

So she extended her delicate hand, hoping to get to know him.

"Nice to meet you, Nan Yin."

"Champion Karuni, so am I."

After a brief, tentative greeting, the initiative in the conversation returned to Bratano.

“Miss Karuni, I hope you can give this matter a little consideration.”

"About this keystone?"

Picking up the translucent crystal around her neck, Karuni unusually fell silent.

After a long silence, accompanied by a slight tremor of his eyelashes, an apology was finally uttered.

"Please allow me to refuse. Although you wish to entrust the keystone to the research institute for safekeeping, it holds extremely important significance for me."

That day in the valley, Gardevoir redeemed herself in a way she would never forget.

“I understand your feelings, but the connection between keystone and superstone has been rarely studied until now. The difficulties in mining are one aspect, and the scarcity of successful cases is another.”

While unwilling to criticize predecessors, Bratano still strives to address the issue of evolution.

"Even though Dragon Master Wataru has first verified the possibility through the super evolution of the fossil pterosaur, we still have a limited understanding of the specific conditions. Compared to other regions, Carlos doesn't have much of an advantage, but if there could be a brand-new battle system..."

He didn't follow up further; he simply waited for the other party's reply.

"I'm so sorry, Doctor."

Perhaps she did hesitate, but Karuni remained firm in her choice.

Take out the sphere from your waist, and following a beam of red light, a slender, elegant white-green humanoid figure emerges from the sky.

"Shaneido?"

"Yes, this keystone symbolizes the bond between her and me, something inseparable. If you need further verification, Doctor, then—"

With a snap of the fingers, the opposing rainbow rays surged into lightning, crisscrossing and gradually changing their original forms.

"Gardevoir, Mega Evolve!"

The light-colored sleeves outline the shape of the hands, also serving as armor. The white-edged skirt hem extends to the ground, adding to its elegance. The heart-shaped protrusions divide the body into two sections, embellishing both the chest and waist.

With a single strand of hair gathered at the temple and half a spoonful of earlobes trimmed, she exudes a graceful and charming aura.

"Wow! So Miss Karuni, you've already mastered Super Evolution."

Deeply surprised, Blatano also realized that given Karuni's statement, this petition would likely be fruitless.

"It was just a chance encounter."

"Please explain in more detail."

Take out paper and pen; for the super evolution that has just come to the forefront, everyone's experience is invaluable.

"Just like the legends of Kalos since ancient times, when there is sincere emotion and a strong call between a trainer and a Pokémon, the Key Stone and the Mega Stone will resonate and awaken the power left behind by the ancient times. If you still have doubts, Professor, you may consult Mr. Cocoble at the Solo City Gym."

Having pointed out the direction and exhausted all the topics of conversation, Karuni was ready to formally say goodbye. But before she spoke, there was one more thing she needed to do.

She took a step and slowly walked up to Nan Yin.

Upon closer inspection, the little beast's droopy ears and dejected expression became clearly visible.

"Bu Yi..."

He seemed to have lost all confidence; there was not a trace of his former vitality in Ibrahimovic.

It felt inferior, feeling insecure and timid because of that overly beautiful green and white figure.

"This child?"

Their eyes met, and in just one glance, the two understood each other perfectly.

"Having a goal, but not seeing how high the mountain is, only knowing that it is out of reach."

It was a low murmur to himself.

Looking at the elegant and powerful Queen of Superpowers, and also at the female champion standing tall and straight, Nanyin is not only Nan and Yibu, but also Nan and herself.

"Often, feeling ashamed of oneself is a normal thing."

Over the past decade or so, the young woman has experienced far too much: the inability to find contentment, the criticism and questioning from her superiors, and the gossip and comparisons from her elders.

Others have no intention of showing pity, and if one is unwilling to compromise with oneself, then the so-called pressure will linger for a long time.

and so--

"You must learn to believe, believe in yourself, believe that there is still plenty of time, and just wait patiently."

With its neck lowered and ears close, it poured out its heart to the little beast in its arms.

After a long while, she raised her head again and looked down at the female champion.

"Champion Karuni, I believe we will meet again soon."

The occasion wasn't specified, but how could Karuni, who was there, not know?

Carlos, the Arena of Miare, the battle for the championship.

"Okay... I'm looking forward to it."

She smiled faintly and exchanged a glance with her partner beside her. If it weren't for Gardevoir's reminder, she would have almost missed this fleeting moment of warmth and this proud declaration.

Indeed, there had been many challenges and declarations of war against her in the past, but this time, Karuni truly felt the pressure and the threat of losing her crown.

Just like the first time I met a bamboo orchid.

This is really...exciting.

Being a popular actress is one thing, being a powerful trainer is another. To some extent, her acting and travel have indeed taken up a lot of her energy, but this never means that she, as a champion, is inferior to others.

I also possess the fighting spirit of a trainer.

Karuni took a string of delicate bells from her handbag and handed them to the girl.

"The comfort bell is a gift and an investment, and hopefully it will be of some help to you and the child."

"grateful."

There was no refusal. Even though their initial words still carried a fighting spirit, both Nan Yin and Karuni were reasonable.

Perhaps they will become rivals in battle, but in life and daily life, they will remain friends who have just met.

Where did the confidence come from when you spoke just now?

Lost in thought, the tactical system she had mastered over several generations, the intricately intertwined tech tree—these were all assets she possessed.

Besides--

Looking down at its own Eevee, it gazed up with longing, yet gritted its teeth with unwavering courage.

This is Nanyin's greatest asset.

P.S.: There will be more updates later (please give me free recommendation votes and comments~)

In addition, Nan Yin is actually 1.64 meters tall, so she can almost look Karuni in the eye.

Chapter Six: Biyi City

"Thank you for your patronage."

With the shop assistants all smiles on her face, Nan Yin slowly left the branch of Dewen Company.

Unlike when she arrived empty-handed, she is now returning with a full load.

After finalizing the deal and receiving an advance payment for several medications, the young woman had amassed a modest fortune that she could squander.

Lifting her finger to lightly lift the shoulder strap of the backpack, the numerous burdens, including food and water, were quite unfriendly to her, whose mental powers were not apparent.

Fortunately, the girl was not in a hurry. Planning a trip is far more complex than simply preparing supplies.

Perhaps, judging from the situation in the show alone, most people would think that the world outside the town is not dangerous, and that camping trips are no different from picnics.

In reality, over the years, Nanyin has heard a lot of news about new trainers going missing, and there have been no fewer than a hundred missing person notices broadcast on television channels.

How can a teenager, only a few years old, living alone in an unfamiliar wilderness with only his starter Pokémon?

It's unbelievable just to think about it.

Regardless of the inherently aggressive nature of some Pokémon, Beedrill and Spearow alone can pose a significant threat to trainers without their habits being known.

Therefore, compared to paving the way through arduous battles, avoiding trouble at the source is naturally the better choice.

By marking all the remote forests with an X, Nan Yin roughly determined the route and method.

Heading along Route 13, the first half is mainly by tram, while the second half is on foot in the suburbs near the city.

As for the destination?

Instead of choosing Ebony City as her starting gym, her goal is the City of Love, which borders the coast and the plateau.

She took out an envelope from her bag; this letter of recommendation from Bratano was the reason for Nan Yin's trip.

Admittedly, focusing solely on trainers is quite good, but considering the current situation and capabilities of Nanyin, it would be more appropriate to focus on breeders and coordinators, accumulating strength through training and then unleashing it later.

After all, raising Pokémon requires resources, and starting from scratch doesn't allow her to capture Pokémon that cost a lot of money and have long growth periods, like the protagonist in the show.

In Nan Yin's view, it was a wise move to abandon the uncertain journey to a distant place, to absorb and cultivate true knowledge in a comfortable environment, and to pave the way for the future, when the family was struggling financially and the technology was yet to be developed.

Therefore, even if she makes a declaration in front of Karuni, pointing to the mountain peak, she still needs to lay the foundation step by step.

This is not only about giving myself an explanation, but also about establishing a clear direction for my heart and a motivation to persevere.

Just like the stark contrast between being outside and at home, no matter how calm the girl appears in front of others, she still feels lost about this vast land and has thought about giving up becoming a trainer and living a normal but fulfilling life as an ordinary person.

If not—

"Buy?"

Peeking out from the bag, Eevee seemed to sense the girl's emotions and fatigue. It lightly leaped onto her shoulder and gently wiped away her sweat with the tip of its tail.

"Thanks, Ibrahimovic."

Just like the scene unfolding now, without this child's companionship and her unwavering determination in facing the mountain peak, how could she have held firm to the distant aspirations she had planted in the past?

With a smile, she cleared her mind of all thoughts. Aside from the previous reasons, another reason for going to Pixiv City was the recipient of this letter, the man known as the "old tree that is still in full bloom," the headmaster of Pixiv Gym, Mr. Fukuji.

Unlike some gym leaders who specialize in one skill, although he is nearly seventy or eighty years old, in the early days of the Kalos League, Fu was already a top breeder renowned both at home and abroad, while also being an elite trainer.

That is why both the Triple Crown Satellite Tournament and the Carlos Chef competition extended a warm invitation to this elderly man.

Therefore, after learning of Nan Yin's intentions, Dr. Blatano did a favor by writing this letter.

She silently thanked the young doctor once again, and as she strolled along, the girl began to daydream about the future after her official trip.

However, there's a prerequisite: she has to take responsibility for her laziness in the morning—the unwashed dishes are still waiting for her.

......

"Next stop, Winged City. Passengers, please fasten your seatbelts, secure your luggage, and do not release large Pokémon outside to avoid causing unnecessary trouble..."

The train's announcement came on as scheduled; it was already noon the next day.

Leaning back in the window seat, she didn't have to worry about the crowds because she had arrived early, and could relax comfortably.

Looking out at the dense forests and high mountains, Nan Yin had no intention of closing her eyes to rest, considering this was her first trip in this world.

Although the afternoon hours are always easy to feel drowsy, after a quick estimate of the distance, she rejected the idea. An hour was too short and not suitable for a light nap.

Having experienced the frustration of missing my stop as a former office worker, I'm used to it all; there's no need to try it again just to feel sleepy.

Taking a sip of warm fruit tea, and watching her own Eevee perched on the window frame, curiously peering into the distance, Nanyin, who wasn't particularly fond of sightseeing, couldn't help but become interested in the things she passed by.

As she unfolded the travel guidebook, the stories of Biyi City seeped into the girl's heart step by step through the words.