Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

Hearing Nanyin (a type of traditional Chinese music) spoken with such solemnity for the first time, Qinglu naturally took it seriously.

"I will help as much as I can within my capabilities."

"The Nibel Plateau is home to many Pokémon that have been harmed by humans. If possible, I hope the League can establish a protected area there."

It wasn't out of kindness, but because her own Sylveon had been in the same situation before, she offered advice to comfort the little guy and prevent similar things from happening again.

"Don't worry, even if you didn't say it, I would have made the suggestion to the alliance. It's just that I didn't expect you to be such a good girl who says one thing but means another."

She wanted to continue speaking, but the former's cold gaze made Qinglu swallow her words.

With this conclusion, the sacred bird takes flight once more, and the lush forests and fields gradually fade into view.

“Bolkenion, can you tell us your story?”

As they strolled along, Korne naturally asked a question, as she had always loved listening to stories and was even more eager to put them into practice.

"Yes, but I don't know the human concept of time. Anyway, a long time ago, I and those children with special conditions have been living together on this plateau. Occasionally, I would go to the flower valley near the fortress to patrol, thinking about whether any children would be injured or fall down."

As its thoughts drifted away, a look of nostalgia appeared on Polcanion's face; that time was a memory it would never forget.

"And at that time, I met Magearna. It's funny, but back then she was more clumsy than she is now, even though she didn't understand a lot of things, she was always considerate and cared for the injured Pokémon."

"Mingming herself is a child who can't even walk steadily and occasionally falls on flat ground."

A faint smile appeared, but before the loud voice could continue, the ingenious puppet raised its hands to cover its face, and moved its toes to gently poke the giant beast's feet, a shy display.

"Haha, these are all the things that make her so adorable. Because of my unfamiliarity with controlling steam, I sometimes accidentally hurt other children, but she always manages to curl up into a ball to avoid being hit or hurt by the explosion. This special quality is how we met."

As if recounting a treasured story, the vermilion behemoth spoke eloquently, recounting the surprises and warmth of their time together.

Pause and look ahead, and you'll see fields bursting with flowers; listen carefully, and you'll hear the welcoming calls of small animals.

Surrounded by Bolkenion and Magiana, the elves, some crippled and some wounded, recounted their recent experiences and amusing anecdotes.

Without any impatience, each of them lowered their heads and listened quietly to the stories of the many Pokémon.

"That is why I decided to give up my personal desires and let Magiana make the choice."

The girl's appeals for the Nibel Plateau and her prayers for these children were heard by it all; this is the basis for what she said later.

“I can’t teach her more, but you can, both in terms of perspective and practice. Trainer Nan Yin, I hope you can guide her, help her let go of her sad past, and tell her what meaning her existence has besides the mission she was forced to take.”

"This is all my long-cherished wish."

P.S.: I'm too tired today, and I also had some writer's block, so I only have 2,000 words. I apologize to everyone, and I hope you won't leave ┭┮﹏┭┮.

Chapter 82 Northward Journey and the Decision of the Future

Like a father entrusting his daughter with a responsibility, Polcanion patiently recounted Magiana's habits and details of her life.

"Occasionally, she will enter a brief standby state due to a low point in her energy cycle, and I hope you can take extra care of her during that time."

"In addition, she is somewhat concerned about her weight, so please keep an eye on her. Also, and..."

Having said all that, any further words were spoken only by turning away and glancing sideways, a farewell devoid of any sentimentality.

However, Nan Yin felt it was too early for such a separation.

“Bolkenion, I will not be leaving anytime soon. There are still many things worth studying in the Kingdom of Azot.”

Without referring to any physical entity, the books that Himeya possessed alone were enough to hold one's gaze; the creation of mechanical dolls was merely a small branch of mystical science.

"In the remaining days, I will stay with Maya on the Nibel Plateau to allow each other to gradually adapt and for the farewell to come naturally, with these children, and with you as well."

"...Thank you."

Perhaps it was just a plain statement, but the sincerity within could not be faked. He bent down, lowered his arms and legs, and embraced Magiana and the girl together.

"Ligu~"

Touching the giant beast's head, one can also glimpse the mutual cherishing and care. The ingenious puppets bloom with heart flowers, transforming the green fields beneath their feet into a magnificent flower garden.

Five hundred years ago, she was born into the hands of humans and was born with the duty of protecting the royal family and serving the royal family. However, from beginning to end, Magiana still did not understand what it meant to be herself or to live for herself. She only knew how to use her pure heart to help the wounded and care for others.

This was a remnant of the subconscious, and after countless days and nights spent together, Polcanion also came to understand the true meaning of the doll. Therefore, it felt even more heartache and hoped to use its companionship and affection to imbue Magiana with her own unique colors.

However, being born clumsy and rough in speech and behavior, I lack knowledge and have a limited perspective, making it difficult for me to truly act as a teacher and instruct or guide a girl who is lost on her way.

Therefore, the giant beast turned its gaze to humanity, to the origin of the puppets. However, the closer it got, the more it sensed humanity's greed and wickedness.

Unable to settle his mind and entrust Magiana, a child no different from his daughter, to the former, until the appearance of that white-haired girl.

Looking down at Nan Yin, who was bending over to comb the fairy's fur, and seeing her focus and patience, and at Diancie, who was talking to the mechanical doll, and seeing her equal and kind words, perhaps these sounds and facts were the reason why I placed my trust in her.

"The Nibel Plateau welcomes you, both today and in the future."

Thank you for your hospitality.

The reason for this statement is that, just moments after Volcanion's instruction and explanation, the Scorpion King, who had gone out to scavenge, received many gifts from the elves and returned with a bountiful harvest.

"Bang!"

The little guy proudly presented the best-looking item to Nanyin.

"This is... a seashell bell?"

Touching the surface's indentations and textures, the smooth feel and translucent color already told the girl that this item was precious.

The Pokémon carrying this item can recover one-eighth of the damage taken after effectively attacking the opponent.

A very practical tool, which can be extremely useful in certain situations.

She threaded a strand of silk through the top of the seashell and hung it around the neck of the automaton.

"It's a gift from everyone to you, and also a token of Scorpio's kindness."

"Li Gu?"

"It looks really good."

With a compliment, Tianxi clasped her hands together and gave a timely round of applause.

Similarly, the Pokémon gathered around also showed their approval, either by rubbing against the skirt armor, shouting in agreement, or by imitating and clapping.

Looking at the girl's delicate face and gently touching the seashell, even though her mechanical face was stiff and unable to express emotions, she still expressed her gratitude to everyone with a bow with her skirt rolled up and a gentle dance.

Flowers bloom all over the mountains, and winged horseflies flutter their wings, working as if they were old friends, composing their own sweet verses for life.

Thus concludes the perfect ending and leaves behind a lingering tranquility.

......

On other mornings and afternoons, sunlight filters through the tree canopy, disappearing into the gaps, bringing warmth and comfort to the girl who sits leaning against the branches with her knees drawn up.

"Yes, this design is quite imaginative."

After merging the books, she was also impressed by the wisdom of the ancients. In the following days, she stayed in the countryside, borrowing ancient books from Azot City, and taking advantage of her spare time to summarize her gains and revise her plans.

The title of "kingdom" no longer exists, and Nan Yin is happy to use this new term. After all, it is the most conspicuous footprint she has left in this world, symbolizing the waves she has stirred up like a butterfly.

Besides this—

"Snap!"

The young dragon yawned, its limbs curled up, lying on its side beside the girl, looking as if it were about to wake up.

Ever since the little guy swallowed the raw stone at the top of the scepter, he has been in a state of lethargy and fatigue. In the past, Nan Yin would have felt anxious and tried to seek medical help.

But now, relying solely on her inner vision and mental measurement through waveguide, she knows the cause of the incident.

This is not a sign of physical illness, but rather a sign of transformation.

The raw stone contains too much energy, which cannot be digested in a short time. The current body is also not suitable for containing it in the future. Only by breaking it down and rebuilding it, reshaping its armor, and moving towards the next form can it be a painful and long process.

The same reason I previously waited until everything was fully prepared before seeking evolution was also the same.

She reached out her fingertips and gently stroked the skin under the small animal's neck. Such a touch could soothe its tension and relax it.

That's only one aspect; more importantly, it gives you peace of mind, a sense of reassurance that I will always be by your side.

"Li Gu".

I took an ice pack and applied it to the small beast's reddened scales; it was the result of the beast unconsciously rubbing the bark and rocks while enduring the pain.

Seeing this, Maya's eyes were filled with worry, but also with a strong sense of duty.

In recent days, Nan Yin has not taught the mechanical dolls too much knowledge or how to practice it. She simply provides guidance, allowing them to set their own goals, no matter how big or small, as long as they feel comfortable.

Thus, her life gained a well-behaved maid, and she had a helper to accompany her in her busy housework. She could also cook more comfortably and naturally. Although, at times, Maya, whose energy circulation was lacking, would fall into a daze, which would bring some amusing and endearing accidents.

With a fresh perspective, today's dolls have taken on a new look, no longer confined to past perceptions.

The lace trim on the skirt, the bow tied at the forehead, the black and white contrast creating a visual effect, and the touches of light blue adding a subtle elegance.

While being pleasing to the eye, the frame and words also revealed every detail of Maya's life.

[Individual: Magiana Gender: None]

[Type: Steel, Fairy: Artificial Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon]

[Ability: Soul Heart, whenever a Pokémon on the field is near death, your Special Attack is boosted.]

[Possesses the following attributes: Legendary, Rare, Earthquake-resistant Structure, Embracing the Scorching Sun]

[Earthquake-resistant structure: Reduces ground-based damage by 50%]

[Embrace the Sun: Reduces fire damage by 50%]

The legendary combination goes without saying; rare existences are mostly due to improvements made through self-reconstruction, while earthquake-resistant structures and ability to withstand scorching sun are largely due to the effects of special materials.

Although there are no improvements on either offense or defense, these two examples alone have already filled the gap in Magearna's resistance, and the attribute that was doubly countered can no longer easily break through the former's iron wall.

As her thoughts drifted, she followed her heart and took out the Lanza Berry that Mikkuri had given her from her backpack. The Lanza Berry had not only given her a level boost after defeating a group of Mega Evolution Pokémon, but also unlocked a special building on the tech tree.

—A versatile farmland and a natural pasture.

The former is enough to sketch out farmland in one's mind; as long as one puts the seeds in and waits for time to settle, the mature fruit will be harvested automatically.

The Lansa fruit between my fingers, which exists only in legends and is a unique specimen, was harvested after being ripened for half a month.

As for the latter?

"Bang!"

As before, the Scorpion King brought back a variety of miscellaneous items, such as gems, gold dust, and seeds, as it passed through the shade of the trees.

Natural Pasture does not affect mind control; its effect is that if Pokémon in a group are in a free or relaxed state, it can guide them to find rare items that interest them, depending on their different characteristics.

The scorpion beast was like that, and so was Korne.

Clutching a bunch of handbags, the blonde girl's face showed not only smugness but also anticipation to hide them.

“Nanyin, look! I’ve brought some specialty desserts from Azot City. They’re a new style that’s been launched recently, and the line of people waiting in line is already incredibly long.”

"...of quite good quality."

Opening the box and taking out one of the pieces, Nan Yin noticed that the workmanship was more refined than before, which was an improvement in quality and also the purpose of the ranch.

"Don't just stand there like an idiot, sit down first. It's just after noon, the sun isn't too strong yet."

After selecting a spot early and laying out linen cloths, the afternoon tea here unfolds in the form of a picnic.

As the sunlight slants and the dusk deepens, a tranquil night slowly descends.

"Mmm, this is amazing! The desserts taste especially good today."

Stretching their necks and shoulders and yawning were the words of praise from friends after savoring the sweet and mellow flavor.

"You feel the same way every day."

Knowing the reason but not saying it, Nan Yin let her evil thoughts run wild, teasing Jianran as usual.

"After all, delicious food is delicious food, and your stomach doesn't lie!"

With a small stick-out of her tongue in protest, Korni broke the remaining portion into several pieces and handed them one by one to the little ones who had gathered around.

After spending so many days together, she also won over the hearts and minds of a group of Fighting-type Pokémon through her own battles, and gained her fifth Pokémon, Mankey.

"I've heard that recent research in the Padiya region has revealed further morphological developments in the fiery monkey, which is quite intriguing."

"Pardia?"

Upon hearing this phrase, Nan Yin was intrigued and also thought of the commission she had recently accepted.