Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

With Zapdos by her side and a clear team composition, she had already established herself at an undefeated high point and held an absolute advantage. Rather than a wild battle without any rules, it was more like an experiment for her to understand her current situation and recent growth.

The answer is undoubtedly encouraging. Sylveon is becoming increasingly familiar with its evolved limbs, Diancie is gradually learning to control the surging energy within her body, and the dual enhancement of her psychic and aura abilities is enough to support her in collecting information in an instant and quickly giving her body the next reaction.

The shared understanding further reduced the time cost of transmitting instructions, making them incredibly clear in the minds of the little beasts.

"What a humble child. Carlos is truly fortunate to have such promising young trainers like you. Would it be convenient to take a statement on the spot? It won't take up too much of your time."

Ignoring the man still groaning beneath her, Officer Jenny relaxed, her eyes filled with relief.

To defeat two renowned thieves in a wild battle at such a young age is no easy feat, especially since their starter Pokémon have all reached their final forms.

“It’s no trouble at all, Miss Officer Jenny, please feel free to ask any questions.”

Looking closely at the towering rock peaks and scorching black shrubs around him, Nan Yin naturally understood why he had left a note.

Even if the facts are clear, the necessary procedures still need to be followed. Moreover, even though it is near the suburbs, the road under our feet is still within the jurisdiction of Baike City.

"Don't worry, you won't be held responsible for the damage to these public facilities." Noticing the girl's furtive glances, Officer Jenny simply chuckled and reassured her, "Lelter and Marilin will pay for it. You just need to pretend to be victims and say you knew nothing about it."

The sound of pens scratching against paper was fleeting. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the unexpected incident came to a complete end, and they were able to continue their agreed-upon journey.

only--

"Nanyin, have I caused everyone a lot of trouble?"

While walking side by side, Tianxi could not forget the greed and ferocity that the two thieves showed when they saw her. It can be said that this attack was entirely caused by her alone.

Thinking back to the collapsed trees and the exhausted girl, a sense of guilt welled up in the princess's heart, making it difficult for her to calm down.

Should I stay in my Poké Ball like a normal Pokémon to minimize my exposure? But if I do that, I won't be able to share my feelings with Nan Yin anytime.

"Buy?"

Before Nan Yin could speak, the pink and white little beast had already reached out a ribbon and touched the princess's forehead, conveying the message that she didn't need to worry about it.

"Just like Ibrahimovic said, how could this be your fault, Diancie? It's clearly because they wanted something for nothing and tried to steal someone else's beloved treasure."

The resonance of the waveguide conveyed emotions, and the portrayal of her features was sincere and pure. Without any elaborate movements, the white-haired girl simply gently held Diancie's small hand, forcing her to look at her.

"That's right, that's right! Diancie is so cute, those bad guys are the ones who don't know what's good for her!"

With her arms crossed and lips parted, Korne also expressed strong dissatisfaction through her words and actions.

"My beloved treasure... is it me?"

Muttering the word, Tianxi glanced at Nanyin secretly before quickly looking away.

Yes, from the moment they forged the eternal diamond together, their hearts were as clear as a mirror, and they regarded each other as an irreplaceable treasure.

While feeling joyful, a few blushes also crept onto her face and touched her short ears.

"Bang!"

Scorpio plucked fresh, sweet fruit from the branch and offered it to the other person, comforting the beautiful princess in his own way.

"......Thank you."

Instead of accepting it, Diancie expressed her gratitude and handed it to the youngest child, Baby Dragon, who was eagerly waiting.

This kind of life is far more fulfilling and wonderful than before.

On that day, she and Nanyin found the possibility of forging, and no longer needed to meet the god of life, Xernias. However, as a princess, she could not abandon the subjects who had accompanied and taught her since childhood.

The hidden worries and sorrows that could not be concealed were feedback heard from Nan Yin's heart, and the resonance of the soul could not be hidden. Over the past few days, Tianxi naturally figured out where this emotion came from.

That was the inevitable separation between them.

His subjects await salvation and leadership, but must he really return to the mining kingdom, spending his entire life underground, rarely seeing them again?

Nan Yin has lofty ambitions; she will not remain in Carlos or in the corner she can look out from. She is destined to step out into the world she can see.

Unwilling to leave the girl's side, unable to be ungrateful to her teachers and subjects, and unwilling to bind her because of it, she had to find a balance that could be maintained.

The Pink Diamond Princess's purity makes it impossible for her to deceive others. If the little diamonds ask, the truth will naturally come out, and further urging will be inevitable.

This attack was merely a trigger, a catalyst that brought the issue to the forefront.

Lost in thought, Princess Pink Diamond knew what Nan Yin was thinking, and Nan Yin also understood the other's feelings. However, some things were difficult to say or explain.

"..."

The branches of the bushes brushed past her dress, creating folds. In the past, Nan Yin would undoubtedly have devoted her energy to combing them, but Tianxi's spontaneous deep thought truly captivated the girl's mind.

The worries of one's own intertwined with the anxieties of the other, and the tacit understanding between them was no longer as natural as before, but instead formed an unyielding knot of resentment. Both sides were waiting for a decisive answer, and the silence should have continued, but fortunately, a child's innocent voice came to their ears first.

"Clap?"

Watching his mother and the princess's expressions, the young dragon accepted the tree fruit but did not rush to bite into it.

Wandering back and forth, the young creature was oblivious to human emotions and did not understand sadness or separation. It only knew that it liked this atmosphere of being together and enjoyed the leisure time shared after a little busyness. It just wanted this tranquility to last forever.

Breaking open the sweet tree fruit and keeping the smallest piece, Baby Dragon handed the remaining two pieces to Nan Yin and Tian Xi respectively.

In its view, nothing is more relaxing than eating and sleeping, so the young dragon hoped that the two could return to their former state and be happy again, based on this naive idea.

"...Thank you, little one."

A child's words don't have any profound meaning. In this action, Nan Yin simply understood the most straightforward things and affirmed the awareness she had already had.

Without saying a word, she simply held Tianxi's small hand tightly, more gently and tenderly than before.

Separation is yet to come; for now, focus only on what's in front of you.

......

Stepping through the continuous halos of light, they paused together in a corner of the woods.

With her fingertips gathering her skirt, Nan Yin bent down and sat on the lawn. She looked up at the moonlight, which was bright and clear, with a multitude of stars gathered around her.

It was nearly nine o'clock. After that, it would be the dead of night when all living beings would close their eyes and rest, and that was the time they should be sleeping.

Although the fight in the wild wasn't particularly dangerous, a day's walk would inevitably lead to physical and mental exhaustion and a lack of energy. It wasn't exactly strenuous, but the tension still made the girl somewhat drowsy.

So, she loosened her fingers, fiddled with the hair on her forehead, and casually asked her friend beside her.

"Shall we set up camp here?"

"It depends on what Nan Yin thinks. I'm fine with whatever she says."

Unlike the former, which was quite refined, Korni never cared much about the conditions of her accommodations and was used to considering sleeping outdoors as part of her training.

That's how she and Lucario grew up.

"I'm here to ask for your opinion, so don't throw the questions back at me."

"Hehe, but I'm just telling the truth."

The blonde girl stuck out her tongue slightly and gave a shy, silly laugh.

"Since it doesn't matter, you can take care of setting up the tent and cooking."

It wasn't that she was really angry; Nan Yin was just expressing herself and venting her little mischievous thoughts.

"This is very relevant!"

It was a terrified denial.

With a sneer, she said that she had already thoroughly experienced Cornet's cooking skills recently and was even less willing to suffer again, so this was naturally a joke.

"Then the division of labor is clear. If I don't see the completed tent by then, your share for tomorrow will be fed to Scorpio. I'm sure the kid will be quite surprised."

"Hey! Nan Yin, how could you make such a decision on your own? Diancie, you should put in a good word for us!"

Covering her mouth to hide her laughter, the Pink Diamond Princess simply raised her hands in a cheering gesture.

"Kornee is the best~ Let's show the same fighting spirit we had to defeat the Fiery Red Fox~"

This simple gesture easily encouraged the girl, restoring her to her energetic self.

"Of course, Korne, I am the gym leader of the Sala Gym."

After that, she spoke little, except for Nan Yin, who knelt down and quietly gazed at the night view of the sparse forest with many other children.

The evening breeze was cool and refreshing, which felt very comfortable. Even the usually reserved Eevee became interested and lay down on Nanyin's knee, letting the ribbons flutter freely.

After a long while, the soft rustling of clothes against the grass finally reached my ears.

"Wow~"

Stretching, the newcomer yawned widely and, mimicking the young girl, bent down and sat down with his legs crossed.

"Finally finished?"

"Yeah, I'm exhausted."

Without turning her head to look, Nan Yin knew clearly that the person sitting next to her was her cheap friend.

"Thanks for your hard work."

"Hehe, not at all, not at all. I'm just saying I'm tired. I've always felt that I haven't been able to help you in other ways, so this is the only thing I can do."

After witnessing the girl's display of telekinesis, Korni no longer considered her meager strength something to boast about.

During the journey, she received a lot of care from the former, but rarely received any assistance outside of battles. The verbal satisfaction and the meticulous care hidden beneath the surface were feelings she could not repay in a short time.

Although she appears carefree and easygoing on the outside, she is actually a thoughtful and meticulous girl.

These moments, both bitter and sweet, are unforgettable.

"A rare compliment."

Along with this teasing remark, the indigo-colored beast descended from mid-air and rested on Nan Yin's shoulder, providing her with a slight weight.

Driven by a half-day of interest, the little guy managed to tinker with all sorts of odds and ends, but it also exhausted his energy.

"......Bang hey."

"Close your eyes and rest for a while, Scorpio."

Without going into the details of the potential crisis, she now possesses sufficient power to protect these children; the streaks of white lightning that strike down from the sky are enough to shake this remote, sparse forest.

If any villains were to attack, this deserted place would not pose a risk of exposure; it would simply await the sacred bird's thunderous roar of annihilation.

Gently stroking the little beast's smooth forehead, to be honest, this feeling of being in the wild, spending the night under the stars, was somewhat novel.

Sharing the tranquility of breathing with Eevee, Diancie, and Korne, even though there was plenty of time, a strange sense of satisfaction welled up inside me.

I rarely have this feeling; even when I was busy at work in the past, I could hardly feel a sense of fulfillment.

Unlike the past, when I was constantly on the move and could see the future laid out before me, this is different.

Nan Yin now has a misconception that everything she experiences and every step she takes is making her life better.

She didn't know why this illusion arose, but it certainly gave her a lot of motivation.

If it's a good thing, then there's no need to worry about it.

Gathering her scattered thoughts, Nan Yin turned her gaze to the blonde girl with her hair hanging down. Seeing her thin vest and shorts that revealed her thighs, she asked softly out of curiosity.

"Will it be cold?"

"Huh? No way, putting everything else aside, I'm super strong when it comes to physical strength."

Seemingly surprised by her friend's initiative in showing concern, Kernie patted her chest to express her strength, and then turned to look at the other person's face.

Unfortunately, as her gaze drew nearer, all she saw was that pretty face, its surface still calm and serene.

"Thank you for your concern."

"You're welcome."

The straightforward question-and-answer session, the hidden progression of the relationship—perhaps even Nan Yin herself didn't realize that their communication had broken through the early silence and discomfort, gradually becoming a habit.

"Let's go, it's getting late."

As the sky darkened and the chirping of insects grew louder, Nan Yin wiped the leaves off her skirt and stood up first, heading towards the single tent that had just been set up.

"Wait for me."

As the footsteps of one after the other echoed, the night deepened.

Chapter Seventy: Reshiram and the Lightstone