Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

Neither Kung Fu Weasel nor Machoke can match the level of the gym's main players.

"I didn't expect that old man to care about us so much."

Despite her words, the blonde girl's eyebrows slightly lifted as she made those jokes.

"While I appreciate your special trip, I'm sure the owner of Ma Xiu Pavilion has more to offer than just this reward, right?"

If it's just a matter of alternating tasks, it would be more convenient to call a courier or a messenger bird. Besides, the owner of the Ma Embroidery Shop doesn't seem like someone with much free time.

“With my sharp mind, I do have another purpose for coming here this time.” Raising her arm and pointing to the LED-lit screen in the distance, Ma Xiu spoke again after a moment of hesitation, “That is, to serve as a judge for the Triple Crown Satellite Competition and select the winner of the fourth Princess Golden Key.”

Unlike the grand competitions that are popular in Hoenn, the Triple Crown Satellite Tournament is a unique event in Kalos, a festival specifically for female trainers. In the tournament, the free performances, which are part of the theme, are no longer just the Pokémon's show; trainers also need to participate and demonstrate the suitability and synergy of their partners.

Having said all she needed to say, and taking advantage of the conversation, she naturally extended an invitation.

"Nanyin, why don't you try participating? That child has just evolved into Sylveon. With your resources and friendship, you should be able to achieve excellent results."

Bending down to look at the fairy spirit standing in front of Nan Yin, Ma Xiu had noticed the adorable little creature from the past early in the morning.

"It's really cute, not only because of its beautiful fur color, but also because of its very graceful muscle lines."

“Buyi~o(′^｀)o.”

Even after hearing the former's praise, Sylveon remained unmoved, only tilting its head towards the girl's groin and lightly wrapping itself with a ribbon.

"puff."

This scene was witnessed by Ma Xiu, who couldn't suppress her laughter and covered her face with her long sleeves to hide her embarrassment.

"This child actually told me to stay away from you."

Raising her raven-like eyelashes as well, Nan Yin said nothing more than to hug the little beast and gently stroke its soft, snowy underfur with her fingertips.

"This child seems to be wary of everyone except me."

Even though she wanted to state it simply, she couldn't help but soften her tone and add a touch of doting affection.

"You and Sylveon share a very deep bond. However, it's not convenient to talk here anymore."

Referring to the gradually gathering crowd and increasingly noisy discussions, Ma Xiu's meaning is self-evident.

"Come with me, it just so happens that today is also a day to get together and chat with them."

"they?"

Korne asked, slightly puzzled.

"You'll probably know when we get there."

After passing through a cluster of tall buildings, the former stopped at a small villa by the sea.

"Wait a moment, I'll go knock on the door."

Before the knocking sound even arrived, Nanyin, with her keen senses, detected the coming and going of voices and the friction of paper and pen.

Da da da......

The back of her hand fell, making a sound, accompanied by the soft thud of her heels hitting the ground, and a warm, golden hue came into view.

Her waist-length hair danced in the wind, and her black silk trench coat reached her thighs.

She wore wide-leg trousers and a pair of dark high heels.

Simple and elegant, poised and graceful, she is a beautiful woman who is immediately striking.

"It's Mashu! Come in quickly. The dog days of summer in Carlos are too hot. The Sinnoh region doesn't have such a climate."

Before the words of concern could be fully uttered, the newcomer noticed the two girls following behind him.

Did you invite any other guests?

She showed no dissatisfaction; she simply spread her palms out in front of the two of them and smiled peacefully.

"I am Zhu Lan, nice to meet you both."

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Chapter Sixty-Five: Personal Guidance and Acquaintance (Supplement to yesterday's chapter, 4k)

"Nan Yin." She bowed slightly, introduced herself, and then extended her hand to the girl beside her.

“She is my friend, Korne.”

While the appearance of the Sinnoh Women's Champion was certainly unexpected, her emotional fluctuations were still within her acceptable range.

Looking at the unfazed girl, Zhu Lan was slightly surprised; it was rare for a young child to remain unmoved when facing her directly.

"Come in quickly, it's still hot outside."

But not wanting the atmosphere to become awkward, she smiled and stepped aside, gesturing for the two to come closer.

Stepping through the entryway and turning the doorknob, you'll find yourself in an elegant living room.

An oak coffee table is covered with linen, and sparse sunlight filters through the seaside window screens, illuminating the green ivy in the corners of the display, giving it a refreshing and vibrant green hue.

Without any restraint, Zhu Lan hung her plain-colored trench coat aside, revealing a thin blue shirt underneath.

She tapped lightly on the wall to let the staff inside know that a guest had arrived.

"Wake up, you three. Maybe next time we can have two more energetic young ladies at our gathering."

"Ok?"

The gray-haired woman, her snow-white neck held high, sat upright on the sofa, closing her book tightly and expressing her slight bewilderment with a soft hum.

Only when she saw that pure white braid did a look of surprise appear on her face.

Nanyin?

Without saying a word, Karuni glanced at Zhu Lan and then looked at the purple-haired girl who was just coming to her senses.

"Hmm, is Ma Xiu back? Or has Sister Zhu Lan brought another newcomer?"

She raised her arms and stretched, letting her ample breasts tremble and bulge in her sweater. The indistinct question came from her pale lips.

"Wanlong, even I would get angry if I heard that~"

His tone was calm, but anyone could hear the underlying coercion.

"Um! I didn't say anything."

She quickly covered her mouth and then focused her attention on the pen and paper in her hand, as if trying to use her usual actions to cover up her inner panic.

"Although Wanlong's words are somewhat biased, Zhulan should also reflect on them carefully."

Wearing a pinkish-gray nightgown, with her long blonde hair flowing down to her waist, the kitten-like girl sat cross-legged, her furrowed brows revealing her displeasure.

“Cadelia, this time it’s not my decision. These two are children brought by Ma Xiu.”

"Ah."

Without denying it, Ma Xiu nodded slightly and raised her sleeves to introduce the two people behind her in a narrative tone.

"This is Nan Yin, who played the witch in the last fashion show, and the one next to her is Korni, the current gym leader of the Sara Dojo."

"I think I vaguely remember it."

Lifting her head from the pile of books, Wanlong crossed her arms in front of her chest, rested a single finger on her chin, and looked Nanyin up and down, comparing her to her appearance at the fashion show that day.

"...Quiet and focused, though reserved, she exudes a dazzling charm, like the scent of rosewood."

This is not an unnecessary digression. Apart from her position as the Unova Heavenly King, the purple-haired girl is also a highly experienced novelist. Whether in life or in battle, she is accustomed to recording and describing things as she pleases.

The words just now were a simple embellishment of the former's temperament.

"A very vivid description. This child is the same talented individual I mentioned before."

With her long, slender legs crossed and her fingers resting on her smooth knees, Karuni also gave her approval.

"Is it the one you mentioned, the one whose arrogance was similar to mine when we first met?"

She hadn't paid much attention to it at first, but recalling past memories sparked a considerable interest in Zhu Lan.

You should know that when Karuni first met him, she cried like a helpless little kitten, far from the composed and elegant big star she is now.

"No, the bamboo orchid is the only exception."

However, while some agree, others disagree.

Covering her head with a pillow, Cattleya angrily complained. She hated outsiders taking away her attention and disliked comparisons with her friends, especially the up-and-coming female star.

There may be slight verbal clashes, but emotions are more evident in the eyes and brows.

"This, this is?"

Speechless, and looking at the people present, Korni froze, unable to react for a moment.

Champion Bamboo Orchid, Champion Karuni, King Wanlong, King Jiadeliya—so many important figures gathered together and appeared before me.

They are powerful trainers who even address each other with respectful terms of address by their own grandfathers.

"Don't be so nervous, and don't feel any pressure. Ke'erni, and Nanyin, come and sit down."

With a light laugh, Karuni patted the empty sofa beside her. Naturally, she would show some concern for her local junior.

"Just treat this as a tea party where girls occasionally get together, setting aside the barriers of social status, and simply sharing how they're doing and what's bothering them."

After explaining the reason for the gathering, Ma Xiu gathered her skirt and sat down to the side of the group.

Although she was slightly taken aback at first, after a brief moment of thought, Nan Yin recalled that in the Unova Generation, these elite female trainers would indeed gather occasionally in spring and summer, led by Cynthia, to chat about their respective topics.

However, the location changed from Cattleya's private villa in Ripple Town to Baike City, which is also a seaside city.

The reason Ma Xiu brought them here was probably just a side trip; she had originally intended to come here anyway.

The black-haired woman opened the cloth bag she had carried that morning, placed the ice cream she had bought on the way on the coffee table, and then spoke.

"This is Zhulan's favorite strawberry flavor, the vanilla flavor is for Wanlong, and for Karuni, how about the chocolate and caramel combination, and also..."

As they recounted each other's preferences with intimate knowledge, and with the sharing of sweets and the pervasive fragrance, the airs of formality they had previously maintained seemed to gradually fade away.

"Thank you so much, Ma Xiu!"

Her curved eyelashes resembled crescent moons, perfectly matching Zhu Lan's desire; she simply couldn't resist this kind of sweet.

"It's a pity that Xiaoju'er has been busy with things lately and hasn't had the chance to come here to try the flavors of Carloster."

Biting off the top of the candy ball, Wanlong mumbled a sigh.

As if a floodgate had been opened, the group chatted about their recent experiences and pent-up frustrations, following their own thoughts.

Without getting involved, Nan Yin simply hugged Eevee, leaned against the sofa, and silently exchanged thoughts with Diancie.

"Is this the champion you were talking about, Nan Yin?"

"Yes, although they are the backbone of the region in public, and adults who step forward in times of crisis, in private, they are just ordinary people with independent lives and occasional laziness."

"I understand. We need to distinguish between daily routines and battles. That's called keeping things separate, right?"

After several days and nights of study, and with the full guidance of the girls, Princess Pink Diamond gradually became able to apply what she learned to other situations.

"Ah."

With encouragement and a touch of satisfaction, she patted the former's forehead and continued chatting with the children. She had always been an introverted person, and apart from necessary responses and thanks, the girl rarely took the initiative to bring up topics about herself.

This remained true even after everyone declared that they didn't need to care about their status. Unlike Korni, she didn't feel respect because of the difference between them. It was hard to put into words. Nan Yin simply preferred to immerse herself in her own space, just like that blonde girl who was also buried in her pillow.

Their thoughts and gazes met, seemingly resonating with each other. Both Jia Deliya and Nan Yin's eyes were enveloped in blue light, demonstrating the presence of their mental power.

"Um......"

Unexpectedly, this unfamiliar girl also possessed similar abilities. At first, Gadriya didn't like her, and could even say she disliked her, but the interaction of their thoughts dispelled her long-held prejudices.

Slowly rising from the covers and opening her sleepy eyes, she tentatively released her abilities, intending to probe the other party's background.

The invisible forces collided in mid-air and then neutralized each other. There was no further pressure, and no attempt was made to avoid failure. The result of the collision was thus revealed.

While it may be superior in terms of scale, its controllable precision is far inferior.

The air conditioner in the room swung its blades repeatedly, blowing out cool air to dispel drowsiness. Gadria bent down and got out of bed, walking slowly over. The conversation among the others seemed to have been timed perfectly to mention the former.

“Recently, there has been some instability in the Carlos region.”