Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

"Our purpose in moving Snorlax this time is not to do evil, but to understand the strange force field attached to it. Team Flare's goal has never been to disrupt order, but to allow everyone to live happily in a world without conflict and plunder."

“We are not evil thieves; on the contrary, we are improving people’s environment and future.”

They call poaching "transfer," and imprisonment and exploitation "research." Their mouths are full of deceit. This is the discrepancy between the inside and outside of Team Flare.

"A grand ideal, but unfortunately, I have no interest in hearing about your corporate culture."

An invisible force of thought froze the breath, stopping the sound waves at the mouth and tongue, supporting the body. Nan Yin already knew the purpose of the Flame Team.

—Using the ultimate weapon, eliminate excess creatures and transform this land into a new world that they believe to be perfect and rationally distributed.

Indeed, this is an ideal requiring great perseverance and decisiveness. It has extremely high aspirations and is something that an ordinary person like myself would never even dream of.

Transforming society and creating something new—this is undoubtedly a great undertaking.

However, the actual practice of harming elves, conducting illegal experiments, and taking the lives of others is not so simple.

Standing in a high position, doing things that go against one's original intentions, speaking righteously but committing evil deeds, one's ideals may be lofty, but reality reveals the truth.

Just like her fluctuating thoughts, Nan Yin wasn't standing on the side of justice to stop the other side. She always dealt with things objectively and practically. She never cared about the so-called Flame Team or the New World. She only knew the most straightforward point.

If such behavior is allowed to continue and the final weapon is allowed to be activated, they will inevitably face their own demise and harm their own children.

In other words, these people dressed in red have become a threat to us and have blocked our path forward. They need to be eliminated, that's all.

The footsteps in the distance grew more frequent, and the low barking of dogs became more pronounced. Officers who had received the report were approaching the scene of the incident, and this remaining distance was the death knell that would soon be tolled for the people in front of them.

Without feeling pity for the former's miserable state, nor with any intention of kicking him while he was down, Korne simply stared blankly at her friend's calm response and composed gait.

When will she be able to be as confident and composed as Nan Yin, remaining calm and collected in the face of all changes?

The girl's thoughts remained unknown to others, while the little beasts each had their own reflections.

"Buy~"

He gathered the fluttering ribbons and stood before the girl. His grown body could no longer nestle against Nan Yin's neck and shoulder, but the constant companionship day and night had gradually eased Sylveon's resentment.

Now, I can not only protect my opponent on the battlefield, but also complement each other in appearance.

"Nanyin, that Snorlax doesn't seem to be in good condition."

She spoke softly, her eyes showing worry, a worry only directed at what she cared about.

"Ah."

Nodding in agreement, Nan Yin walked up to the enormous female beast and began to observe it closely.

Even if they tried to avoid this area, the widespread concentration of water chestnut powder still slightly affected the other party, causing a minor poisoning.

She took out the prepared healing medicine and was about to part the fur and spray it on the wound when the previously paralyzed Snorlax straightened its upper limbs and stood up unsteadily.

The brilliance of the sun was obscured by a massive shadow, making it difficult to see anything other than the shadow itself. The purplish-black aura also spread in all directions, constantly washing over the nearby vegetation and creatures.

As if mistaking the girl for a colleague of Team Flare, Snorlax raised its giant claws as soon as it opened its eyes, ready to strike. Fortunately, a short, stocky figure spread out its small hands and stepped in front of Nan Yin to block it.

"Kirby, Kirby!"

It was the Munchlax that they had met by chance before, but which had relentlessly followed them here.

The little boy stammered in a panic, trying his best to explain what had happened, hoping to make his mother understand the situation and let go of her current hostility.

"...Kirby?"

Looking around, and seeing that the people who had injured it earlier were all lying on the ground, and seeing its daughter's anxious face, Snorlax withdrew its giant claws, scratched the back of its neck, and had a general understanding of what had happened.

"I apologize for offending you earlier."

Nan Yin withdrew her concentrated mental energy from between her eyebrows. The scene just now undoubtedly made her heart tighten. She could naturally avoid the slow claw strike, but her own child might react impulsively and retaliate, causing the situation to worsen.

"Kirby."

Unfurling her narrowed brows, the dark blue female beast retrieved a bright red tree fruit from her fur and offered it to the girl before her, seemingly to express her gratitude.

"No need for that. On the contrary, your current injury is a bit more serious. If you'd like, I can do some simple treatment."

Raising the therapeutic spray in her hand, she used the resonance of the waveguide to clearly state her meaning.

"Mm?"

Perhaps initially wary, but seeing the sincere expression on the other's face, Snorlax withdrew its strength, lay back, and exposed its round belly without any defense.

This is an animal's gesture of harmlessness and tranquility.

"Thank you for your understanding. It may hurt a little, so please bear with it."

She apologized inwardly, brushed aside the stained area, and carefully examined the wound.

Once the external pressure is removed, the blood inside seeps out unrestrainedly, carrying some sand and gravel.

"Kirby, Kirby!"

Hugging the girl's legs, the little Snorlax's face was filled with pleading and unease.

"Don't worry, I will do my best."

Taking out a cotton swab and pouring a small amount of alcohol for disinfection, Nan Yin carefully cleaned up the debris and bandaged the wound.

Because she was so focused, she didn't even notice the arrival of the Officers.

Without approaching or wanting to disturb them at this moment, the police officers simply raised the corners of their lips, muffled their noise, and handed the scene over to the officers, quietly appreciating this peaceful coexistence between humans and Pokémon.

It took Nan Yin nearly half an hour, one minute, five minutes, and a quarter of an hour, to roughly treat the other person's wounds.

It's no wonder she was slow; the size of a Totem Pokémon far exceeds that of a normal individual, not to mention the already large size of Snorlax.

"It's all right now. Although the wound won't heal very quickly, it will recover with rest. So, little one, you don't need to cling to me like this anymore."

Patting Kirby's head and looking at the mother beast whose condition was gradually improving in her hands, Nan Yin couldn't help but feel a sense of pride.

A sense of pride in having put my knowledge to good use.

The slender knuckles still retained warmth, the fur was smoothed, the forehead was stroked, and even the body and mind were intoxicated. The greedy young beast lazily opened its little mouth, revealing its two canine teeth.

"slim Shady."

"Ok?"

One was unintentional, the other was surprised.

As her fingertips were put into his mouth a second time, whether out of gratitude or fascination with the lingering fragrance, little Kirby did not loosen his arms around her.

"Kirby."

With a slight exertion of force, the dark blue mother beast also embraced Nanyin and Xiao Kabi from the outside in, pulling them into her soft and wide belly.

Since her own daughter could smell it, she naturally sensed the fragrance surrounding her. While feeling even more favor towards her daughter, she also wanted to repay this kindness.

The claws protrude into the fur inside, and the years of feeding have given them a body full of lichen and seeds. In some lush areas, these things have even formed a unique ecosystem with new shoots, grass, and small trees.

After taking down many treasured items that had been stored away for a long time, Snorlax laid them flat on the ground once more, then released its grip and gave all the piled-up items to the girl.

Among them are rare tree fruits, uncommon minerals, and exotic seeds.

Not knowing how to react, Nan Yin, who was usually calm, felt ashamed and embarrassed in the face of such pure emotion.

She fiddled with the stray hairs by her ears, sometimes tangling them into circles, sometimes combing them into strands. It wasn't just the little Kirby's watery eyes, but also the awkward situation of being suddenly picked up, or the various gazes pouring into her from all around, that made her feel lost and disoriented.

"...Thank you."

The rosy clouds lightly flushed her face, which was warmed by the fur. After a long while, the girl softly expressed her gratitude, accepting this return gift that she could not refuse.

"Kirby~"

It was a joyful call.

"Alright, Kirby. Leave these medicines for your mother, and remember to remind her to take them every day, and also..."

Her words were gentle and soft, like cotton, and she used these instructions to mask her fluctuating emotions. Like a real mother instructing her child, Nan Yin explained the key points that needed attention one by one.

Hearing these words of concern and seeing the worried and fearful faces of the young beasts, Snorlax propped itself up and slowly stood up, as if it had made up its mind.

"Kirby."

She gently pushed her daughter in front of the girl. After this battle, the mother beast realized her shortcomings. With her current abilities, it would be difficult for her to continue to teach little Kirby in all aspects, nor would she be able to protect each other in every way when danger comes.

Even though they are naturally gluttonous, they still have necessary activities besides eating and sleeping.

If it were the trainer with the sacred bird by their side, they would surely be able to protect this little guy and help it go further; if it were the girl with the fragrance of tree fruits, they would surely be able to satisfy this greedy child and make it happy every day.

"So, you mean you're entrusting this child to me?"

The exchange of thoughts conveyed the other's meaning, which surprised Nan Yin slightly. She naturally didn't mind Xiao Kabi's excessive appetite, and even harbored a fondness for the child from an early age—

"I think the choice should still be left to Kirby himself."

Following the girl's words, Snorlax also turned its gaze to its child.

"Kirby?"

The mother beast bowed her head and glanced sideways, asking softly.

Without saying a word, little Kabi first walked step by step to his mother, opened his arms and gave her a big hug, then jumped and hid behind Nanyin, snuggling up to hug her legs.

Its natural fragrance is its innate love, and its translucent cubes are its sweet treat; these are the initial impressions it has developed.

While feeling anxious upon seeing its mother injured, it also witnessed the girl's composed command, easily defeating an enemy it could not match with swift and decisive tactics.

At this point, the thoughts of longing and pursuit surged into my mind like a tide.

Given time, if it could be like them, it wouldn't have been so defenseless during the first attack, allowing its wounded mother to stand up and buy time for its escape.

Without much thought, Kirby simply liked girls, wanted to become stronger, and wanted to protect them, so it took that step.

Chapter Seventy-Five: Magiana and Her Unyielding Efforts

"In the future, if we have any free time, I will come here with you to visit it often."

Seeing Kabi looking back every few steps, Nanyin knew it was reluctant to leave, and was willing to patiently comfort it with gentle words.

Unlike themselves, who have lived away from home for many years and are used to living alone with little reliance on their elders, these young Pokémon are still very young and their memories are limited to their mothers and other people. Separation from them is bound to be a sad scene.

"But before that, you must grow as you have chosen, at least enough to protect your mother."

"Kirby."

Nodding deeply, without looking back, the little guy patted his chubby cheeks to dispel the lingering feelings in his heart.

The words in her ears were clear and distinct, the gestures before her were sincere and earnest, she felt the weight of parting, and pondered the inevitable future. The Pink Diamond Princess clenched her little hands, but then let go.

Not wanting to cause the young girl any worry, she smiled again, her face as radiant as ever.

However, the empathy of the soul is too keen; even if one tries to conceal it, the fleeting fluctuations are still noticed by the former.

Without uttering a sound, Nan Yin simply slowed her pace, waiting for Tianxi to walk alongside her as they strolled leisurely.

Frank concern may sometimes hurt, but silent companionship is tranquil and gentle, comforting the heart without causing discomfort.

Through this incident, including Zapdos, she has truly captured five Pokémon and is about to meet the standards to participate in the regional tournament.

—Six Pokémon with complete strength.

It's not a strict rule of the alliance, but having complete strength is what Nanyin requires of itself. Since they have made up their minds to climb to the top, they should make full preparations to avoid any accidents.

If we disregard the uncertainties of actual battles, her team still lacks a gap-filling breakout player to deal with situations where Sylveon and Gliscor are difficult to handle.

Specifically, it can be described as having an iron wall strong enough to penetrate Steel-type Pokémon and withstand direct attacks from Ice-type Pokémon.

Stroking the pure white crystal around her neck, Rashiram undoubtedly met all the criteria, but Nan Yin was unwilling to owe any unjust debts or accept any so-called mission or responsibility.

While she was internally rejecting the idea, she also told Officer Jenny, who had rushed over, the whole story, and that there was no need for them to interfere in each other's affairs from now on.

"Hey, the harvest celebration that the villagers worked so hard to organize ended in a lackluster way because of these guys."

With a short sigh, she also felt a sense of regret. Among the police officers were many local residents of Oldwood Town, who were well aware of the background of the incident and therefore hated the actions of the Flame Team.

"The harvest festival is to thank Snorlax for its contributions. Isn't it enough that this big guy is still healthy? Besides, didn't we see an even more heartwarming scene today?"

The woman with green hair patted her partner on the shoulder, a slight smile playing on her lips, offering some comfort.

Listening to everyone's conversation, before leaving, the girl did not forget to expose the mastermind behind it all.

In her view, anyone who could potentially threaten her should be thoroughly exposed and sent to prison to enjoy their freedom.