Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

"And the other part is their existence."

She raised her hand and pointed to the Scorpion fighting the baby dragon in the distance, then looked at Eevee standing quietly beside her. Even without further explanation, the meaning behind the girl's words was undeniable.

"So that's it."

"Ah."

As she nodded in agreement, Nan Yin also added a few pieces of fructose to Ke Erni's cup.

"While the opinions of others are important, never let them cause internal conflict or lead to self-doubt. Remember, don't make things difficult for yourself."

"Warm milk with sugar will warm you up."

Pushing the teacup forward also conveys one's thoughts.

"......Thanks."

A simple question and answer, yet it contains both encouragement and self-reflection.

"Is this the kind of encouragement friends give each other? It's so heartwarming."

Unconsciously, they clapped their hands together, watching the two return to tranquility, yet with an unspoken understanding between them. The Pink Diamond Princess gently raised her lips.

After a period of quiet, everyone busy with their own tasks, the blonde girl remained silent for a long time before finally mustering the courage to ask the question she had been wanting to ask since the battle.

"If possible, Nan Yin, could I study under your guidance?"

"of course."

A decisive promise, however, before the girl could even feel the joy, her next words extinguished it.

"I happen to be rather lazy, so I'll leave the chores before and after meals to you. That's a necessary condition."

It was just a casual joke.

P.S.: I had a serious writer's block, sorry to have kept you all waiting. Sending love to everyone!

Chapter Sixty-Two: Diancie's Thoughts and Flying and Escape

The next morning, at exactly seven o'clock.

The sunlight was a little too bright, and the sleepy little animals were more or less awakened from their dreams.

Holding the clothesline pole, Nanyin hung up the clothes that had been covered in mud and water and looked a little dirty over the past few days on the terrace. After washing up, she packed her things and made further preparations for the upcoming trip.

Personal habits are quite important. Although the girl had adapted to laziness, she would still keep herself in good health and create excellent conditions for her living environment, for herself and for the children.

"Buy~"

Waving her ribbons, Fairy Eevee straightened Nan Yin's clothes and smoothed out the wrinkles. After waking up early in the morning, Fairy Eevee joined in the girl's housework.

They felt grateful, but didn't need to express it in words; they simply met each other's gazes and smiled knowingly.

Having such a sensible child is truly a comforting experience.

I strolled back to the kitchen and buried myself in the stove. Today's breakfast had to be a little more substantial, since my cheap friend was still fast asleep in his bedroom.

She had confidently promised yesterday to do some pre- and post-meal chores for her, but in reality, her comfortable sleeping posture and dozing off revealed that Korni hadn't taken it to heart.

Although the preface was just a joke, she still agreed to the other party's request to travel with her. No reason was needed; Nan Yin was simply acting on her conscience and responding naturally.

Most of the time, she had a clear purpose and spontaneous focus when looking for people or doing things, but Korne was someone who took the initiative to approach her, and she was a type she had never met before, with a lively mind and unpredictable nature.

Even though she repeatedly emphasized that he was just a friend who was cheap, Nan Yin gradually became familiar with him and grew somewhat close to him without realizing it.

Out of consideration for her feelings, a direct refusal would inevitably hurt her feelings. Since it wouldn't interfere with her goals, agreeing wouldn't be a big deal. In any case, she would still focus on her career and take care of her children.

Without disturbing her, she picked up the spatula, cracked in an egg, and listened intently to the sizzling sound of the egg liquid in the oil and water, where the warmth of everyday life flowed.

"Nanyin, do you need my help?"

Walking to the girl's side, and stepping onto the stool that the former had specially arranged for her, Tianxi asked softly.

The sense of personal involvement always makes the Pink Diamond Princess feel a sense of fulfillment and warmth she has never experienced before, as they work together to build the family they have built.

"Could you please mix the cake flour and other wet ingredients? I've already calculated the quantities, so there shouldn't be too much discrepancy."

"Ah."

Wearing special gloves, she placed the bowl in the basin and turned it over and over, mixing in butter, sugar, and salt in succession. Once everything was ready, Tianxi handed the porcelain bowl to Nanyin.

"What should we do next?"

"It's not difficult. Just heat this part of the ingredients, evaporate the water and flour, and make it have the texture of dough."

"Are the cakes and puddings in those display cases made in a similar way?"

Recalling the exquisite pastries she had seen before, the Pink Diamond Princess asked this question.

"Not bad at all."

Just as the foreword suggests, what Nan Yin is making this morning is cream puffs, a pastry that doesn't require much effort but will turn out quite beautiful.

Turn the stove to a low flame and slowly heat the food, while also spreading her mental energy. With her transcendent perception, precise control was effortless for her.

Therefore, the color gradually improves, and the aroma gradually intensifies.

"Bang!"

"Clap?"

As the rich aroma permeated the kitchen, both Scorpio and the young dragon stopped playing and came closer, either asking questions with anticipation or standing quietly waiting.

"Everyone, please wait a moment, Nan Yin isn't finished yet."

Jumping off the table and taking over the girl's work, Diancie raised her small hand and patted the two children's heads, gently soothing them.

"Thank you."

With a light laugh, she took out a piping bag she had prepared beforehand, poured the heated dough into it, and painstakingly carved out various Q-version Pokémon figures one by one.

Start the oven simultaneously, set the timer, preheat at 210 degrees Celsius for both top and bottom heat for 20 minutes – this is a piece of advice I learned from my past life.

During the ensuing wait, the girl didn't rest either. Using meditation techniques, she and Eevee simultaneously honed their spirits and refined their moves.

That's roughly how she allocated her time. In addition, she also had to wake up a friend who was still in bed.

Stand at the door and knock lightly to avoid catching a glimpse of the inappropriate view inside. Privacy is a social distance that should be maintained between people, unless the relationship between the two parties is close enough.

Although, Nan Yin doesn't think she'll ever truly fall in love with someone.

She lowered her steps and pushed the door open. Even after knocking, Korne remained unconscious.

Wrapped tightly in the blankets, with her lower body spread wide, the blonde girl tilted her head to the side, letting half her face sink into the soft pillow.

Her lips were slightly closed, her nostrils trembled, and her usual liveliness melted away completely, replaced by a silly and naive demeanor.

What kind of position is this?

Seeing the former lying comfortably and snoring sweetly, Nan Yin abandoned her earlier feeling of pity.

She took out her phone, set the alarm for the current time, turned the volume up to the maximum, and then kindly handed it to the bed.

"Good luck."

Following a few whimpers and screams, the sleepy-eyed Korni pouted with a hint of resentment and stared at the expressionless white-haired girl.

"Ugh, that's too much."

Unmoved by this, seeing that the curtains were drawn and the room was still dim, Nan Yin turned on the light bulb to stimulate her sleepy eyes.

"Wow, stop! Nan Yin, I'm going blind!"

"Are you feeling better now? It's nine in the morning. If you don't mind me packing my things and leaving first, you can continue to sleep soundly until you can't find me in the afternoon, then call me in a panic."

Pulling back the chair and sitting quietly to the side, observing the girl's predicament, Nan Yin simply told the truth in a calm manner.

"Hmm... I understand."

Knowing she was in the wrong for sleeping in late, Korni could only wipe away her tears with a wronged expression, lift the covers, and start getting up quietly.

Perhaps because she was not wary to begin with, or perhaps because she was still dazed from just waking up, the blonde girl changed her clothes openly right in front of Nan Yin without any attempt to avoid suspicion.

It was precisely because of this that she was able to see the former's figure in its entirety, from her smooth skin to the triangle area covered by thin fabric.

Although her limbs are somewhat slender, she has graceful muscle curves, and with those undulating hills, it's surprising that Korni, who usually wears tight-fitting clothes, is actually quite well-endowed.

She didn't hide her gaze either, meeting his eyes directly. After clearing her confused mind and realizing what had happened, the blonde girl's face immediately flushed red, and she weakly voiced her condemnation.

"Nanyin, you—"

"I've prepared breakfast for you. Eat it while it's still warm."

She had been harboring resentment, but this gentle reminder made Korni swallow her words.

"......Thanks."

A simple tap on the fingertips is a subtle way of expressing gratitude.

"No need for that. As companions, it's only natural to help each other out. Since I've cooked, please clear the dishes and take over the washing."

Without giving her time to refuse or react, Nan Yin strode out of the room, leaving behind only the former's long, mournful wail.

Cooking is a rewarding activity, especially with the children around; it can even be considered enjoyable. But washing dishes is a tedious and troublesome chore, whether in this life or the last.

Of course, after swallowing the delicious cream puff, all that remained of Kornie's words were chewing and constant praise.

"Great! I guarantee that going with Nanyin will be the best decision I've ever made."

"It's good that you think that way, but don't forget the necessary physical labor."

The praise from others made Nan Yin feel somewhat pleased.

Stirring the warm milk coffee, watching the pale milk foam rise and fall with each breath, Nan Yin's thoughts also rose and fell with it.

Although her journey to Belcher City was interrupted by her encounter at the Poké Ball Factory, her goal remained unchanged.

—I met with Ms. Ge Jihua to seek further advancements in waveguide technology.

I picked up a tissue and wiped the crumbs from the corner of the baby dragon's mouth. After half a month, the little guy's body had grown out, and I could hardly lift him with my bare hands.

"Snap!"

He didn't play around, but simply closed his eyes and let Nan Yin wipe and manipulate him. Knowing his own strength, the young dragon consciously restrained himself, preferring to work harder rather than hurt the girl.

"anything else?"

Shaking his head, he realized there wasn't much left, and the little guy didn't want the other person to waste their energy on him alone, so he made another batch.

"Well."

With her hands clasped together and her head resting on the table, Korni simply puffed out her cheeks and quietly watched Nan Yin interact with the elves.

Although this scene of them getting along was quite touching, he was so kind to those children, so why did he always ignore me and treat me so badly?

"Hey, Nanyin, where should we begin?"

I randomly picked a topic, which also served as a way to explore the future of the trip.

“Ms. Ge Jihua, Baike City.”

"It's that gym leader. She's incredibly powerful. Not only is there a rumor that she can predict the future, but she's also exceptionally strong in battles. Even my grandfather has never beaten her."

Muttering to herself, it was clear that even when her grandfather wasn't around, the blonde girl didn't dare to openly complain about him.

Without any confusion about the preface, the inherent relationship between superpower and fighting attributes, which predetermines and varies in terms of the conditions for victory or defeat, makes the frequent defeats not surprising.

After all, even Lance, the Dragon Knight, couldn't defeat Lorelei, the Ice-type Elite Four member, in a direct confrontation, thus securing his place as the Kanto Champion.

"Nanyin, are you going to challenge her?"

"No, it's just a change of pace. I went to ask for advice on the techniques, specifically the combined use of waveguides and telekinesis."

"Oh right, I just remembered that. By the way, what's it like to wield telekinesis?"

Having received waveguide education since childhood, Korni is naturally curious about superpowers on the physics side.

"A transcendent perception, the ability to manipulate objects at will, just like how I can clearly see your pores through telekinesis, or even further, how a cockroach just now was flicking its antennae and hovering around your feet."

"what!"

With a kick, the blonde girl nearly collapsed from exhaustion.

It's not her fault; the blame lies with Nan Yin for describing the image so vividly and for her expression being so earnest, making it impossible for her to have any doubts.

"Really, Nan Yin, even I get angry!"