Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

If you carelessly display it to the outside world, you will inevitably attract unwanted attention and bring trouble upon yourself.

The real white dragon can exist in the form of a bright stone, but Zapdos cannot conceal its form or suppress the surge of white lightning.

The sacred bird disliked restricting the other's freedom, and it was something she voluntarily rejected.

Therefore, in order to conceal their activities, Nanyin had no choice but to build a suitable hideout for the former outside the city, only visiting them in their spare time.

Zapdos.

He softly uttered the name, and then a flash of lightning appeared. The brightly colored bird folded its wings, avoided the dust, and landed safely in front of the girl.

"howl."

It's a greeting that comes after a long time apart.

Has no one been bothering you lately?

With its neck lowered and beak raised, Zapdos quietly watched the girl, conveying its thoughts through its gaze.

[Won't.]

By spreading its wings and unleashing electric snakes, it demonstrates its power and assures its opponent that everything is alright.

"That's good. I made some slight improvements to the flavor this time. What do you think?"

Lifting the lid, Nan Yin took out the translucent gold cube from the bamboo basket and placed it on the clean ground.

"Compared to the one from a few days ago, this energy cube features a smooth, juicy texture from the large root vegetables. For added flavor, a sprinkle of yellow pepper has been added on top. Nutritionally, it's enriched with lansa fruit, which should help you recover your lost fuzz quickly..."

Thanks to the existence of the Universal Spirit Field, the scarcity of materials is no longer a desperate situation for me.

The conversation flowed gently without interruption. The sacred bird listened attentively to Nan Yin's efforts for it, suppressing its usual impatience, and slowly shared their recent experiences.

Unlike the other two sacred birds, which are usually arrogant and impatient, these occasional meetings and equal exchanges truly demonstrate the preciousness of their companionship with the young girl.

Undoubtedly, in life, Nan Yin treats people with meticulousness and gentleness, and is delighted by the children's feedback. However, outside of life, she still needs friends with whom she can speak frankly and share her experiences and troubles.

Diancie is one, and Zapdos is also among them. The altitude and the view they are at make communication simple and effective; a sincere response is enough.

"howl."

The bird hissed softly, signaling that it was getting late. This was not because it was unwilling to listen further, but because the sacred bird saw the square and felt hungry.

Whenever a young girl comes, he can enjoy a delicious meal, but there is also a hidden worry.

"Pfft, I understand, I won't watch it."

With a soft laugh, Nan Yin knew perfectly well why the former had done this.

Even though it is a sacred bird, the Zapdos's beak is too long and narrow. The way it bends down and pecks at the food with its beak tip is no different from that of a pheasant. This is not only a side of it that it is ashamed to show, but also its only remaining pride.

Putting aside battles, one can lose face anywhere else, but one cannot lose all dignity and composure in front of a trainer they respect.

"howl!"

Slightly annoyed but not expressing it, Zapdos instead retracted its electric powers, curled up on its side, and let the girl lean against its neck and shoulder, watching the approaching twilight together.

There was no need for words of farewell; they both knew that this scene would repeat itself day and night, with the rising and setting of the sun.

But will they grow to dislike each other because of it?

of course not.

As the footsteps faded into the distance and the figure receded into the distance, Zapdos watched the familiar girl disappear from sight, and as always, he felt a sense of anticipation.

See you tomorrow.

......

Passing through rows of shady trees and towering buildings, the evening has not yet ended, and Nanyin music still has necessary tasks to perform.

Without much beating around the bush, the destination of this journey was right in front of the two girls.

"Mou Li~"

Peeking out from the building with its pure white stone pillars, and seeing that it was Nan Yin, the doll lowered her guard and led the two into the interior of the research institute.

"Thank you for showing me the way, little one."

The little beast, acting as a guide, twitched its long ears and nodded slightly in gratitude.

She had no particular intention; she had come to see Dr. Blatano.

Looking down from the second-floor railing, many figures came into view.

There are common Kalos Pokémon like Fluttershy and Diggerbuck, as well as the starter Pokémon from the Kanto region and the native Kalos. Occasionally, you can even catch a glimpse of pseudo-legendary Pokémon.

Under such scrutiny, the owner of the courtyard finally became aware of it.

Looking back at the high platform, upon seeing the white-haired girl, Bratano's puzzled expression immediately relaxed.

"Nanyin, you didn't even tell me you were coming."

Without pruning the branches, a young-looking man with black hair and blue eyes laughed loudly and strode over.

"It's getting late, don't stay outside in the cold wind, let's go inside and talk about what's going on."

As you push open the door, the cold wind outside is biting, but once you draw the curtains, a pleasantly cool breeze washes over you.

They didn't rush to speak, and only after the heating was on and the fan blades blew out gusts of hot air did they begin to talk to each other again.

"Doctor, I need to update the encyclopedia again."

Without any pretense, Nan Yin opened and closed her lips, directly revealing the truth.

"Is it about Princess Diancie, the diamond miner? I've compiled her information into a special file, which only researchers can access. According to the League's regulations, that child is already a legally registered Pokémon."

The explanation was logical: in Bratano's view, a young girl wouldn't visit unless there was an urgent matter.

"Thank you for your efforts, Doctor. However, due to some unavoidable circumstances, I have encountered someone who is only mentioned in historical records once again."

"what?"

For a moment, he was unable to recover his senses. But once he sorted out his thoughts, the black-haired man immediately stood up and stood still, revealing an excited expression.

He had already considered a possibility hidden in the words.

"You mean, another legendary or mythical Pokémon?"

"Hmm." Nodding slightly, perhaps overwhelmed by the shock, Nan Yin continued, "In the history of the Kingdom of Azot, there was once a master of mysterious science who created Soulheart using the power of Pokémon, shaping its form through the connection of mechanisms. And that Pokémon was—"

"Mageyana".

The conversation subsided, and the room where the potted plants were placed fell silent. However, before one could calm down, an unusual atmosphere, accompanied by a dull knocking sound, rushed in from the outside.

Almost the instant her vision cleared, the girl's attention was drawn to that bright red petal.

Peng Zhang's long hair stood up like a mane, and his dark suit was like armor covering his body. His face was serious and self-assured, like a majestic lion that commands respect without anger.

There's no way I could have misjudged him; that untimely visitor could only be the leader of Team Flare, Carlos's former nobleman—

Vladali.

Chapter 87 Exposing Lies and Tough Encounters

Their eyes met, and upon seeing the unexpected person, both sides showed obvious surprise.

"Vladali, what are you doing here? I've already said that if we meet again, I will arrest you without hesitation."

Slightly flustered, after learning the other party's identity, Bratano could no longer trust this former friend, and the conversation gradually turned sour.

He raised his arm to shield the two girls behind him, while the Garchomp lying to the side also raised its blade, glaring menacingly.

“No need for that, Blatano. I have no ill intentions in coming here.”

Ignoring the earth dragon's threat, the red-haired man raised the corners of his mouth and spoke in a deep voice.

His purpose in coming here was to improve relations with Bratano, deny the villainous label attached to him, and ease the tense atmosphere between them.

"I don't know from whose ears you heard these rumors, but is there really any evidence to prove that I'm colluding with Team Flare?"

He pulled out a bamboo chair, sat down upright, and remained completely unmoved, displaying utter naturalness.

"The principle of 'innocent until proven guilty' is universally understood."

"..."

Speechless for a moment, the alliance's search had failed to uncover the former's tracks, and most of the information now on the surface was provided by that girl.

He glanced sideways at Nan Yin, while the person who made the rumor also raised his eyelashes and met the gaze of this burly lion.

"Oh?"

Seemingly drawn to that fearless look, Vladali also scrutinized the other with great interest.

Cascading white hair and delicate features—these are the characteristics of a girl's appearance.

Although she was still quite young, the curves of her features destined her to become a beautiful woman soon. But compared to this feeling, he was more concerned about the scrutiny hidden in her eyes.

It wasn't the helplessness of seeing strangers, but a very special emotion. It wasn't like looking straight ahead; it was more like a chess player holding a piece, figuring out how to strike down the enemy.

For so many years, even those traitors of the past had never looked at him with such eyes, yet now, he was actually looking down on an unknown girl.

So he turned his attention to it and asked in a deep voice.

"Girl, do you know me?"

His gaze was intense, and even though it was just a brief inquiry, the pressure from his figure and demeanor was as overwhelming as a tidal wave.

Standing nearly two meters tall with straight red hair, this is his outward appearance. Confident, composed, and dignified, these descriptions are all embellishments made by others, and are outlines drawn one by one.

"Of course, the director of the Vladali Institute, the creator of the holographic communication device, recently gave a speech in Miare City."

"Is that all?"

With her legs crossed, the man was naturally dissatisfied with the girl's perfunctory reply; this was not what he wanted to hear.

"No, the doctor also mentioned that you used to be a very gentle and perfectionist person. He shared your story with me and told me about your ideals."

"To create a beautiful new world where there is no conflict or ignorance, and where people and Pokémon can live in harmony."

It's not fabricated; before the incident, the doctor did introduce Blatano to her, and his tone at the time could even be described as one of admiration and praise.

"past?"

"Because, now, your mask has been torn off, revealing your true, evil nature, Mr. Vladali."

Upon hearing these frank words, Vladali couldn't help but laugh heartily.

"Girl, what is the true nature of evil? I have bowed and donated most of the profits from emerging technologies to charity, thus saving countless people from poverty. I have also invested heavily in building up Carlos's superstructure. How can you describe me like this? In the eyes of the world, have I ever done anything that violates human ethics? And can such a thing still be called evil?"

Despite having a guilty conscience, the red-haired man remained calm and composed, naturally asking a question that only intensified the sharpness in his eyes.

"I think I remember who you are. You are Mr. Fokker's apprentice and the hero who solved the Poké Ball factory case. You must be Nan Yin. I didn't want to believe it at first, but after seeing you today, you really are a brilliant and talented person."

He stroked his chin with his finger, praising his predecessors word by word. His expression was quite vivid, but Nan Yin could not sense a trace of sincerity in it.

It was less a compliment and more a cold statement, a veiled threat.

"Buyi!"

Waving its ribbons and raising its fur, Sylveon sensed the girl's preparations, and the premonition of danger and fluctuating emotions constantly reminded it of these things.

"It's such a cute kid. I can tell you've put a lot of effort into it."

He reached out to touch the little beast's forehead, but what he got in return was its bared canines, which bit him mercilessly.

A few drops of blood oozed out, and the pain surged up, but the composure in his eyes has not faded to this day.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Vladali, this boy never shows kindness to people with nasty intentions.”

"This is quite a rare characteristic. Perhaps you and it are more suited to serve the people as Officer Jenny."

With a calm and collected demeanor, Vladali brushed Ibrahimovic aside, his face still beaming with a smile.

"But I only follow my heart in dealing with people and things."

The implication is that the other party is hypocritical and deceitful.

It's not about having a lofty perspective; in fact, most of the time, Nan Yin prefers to personally experience events, verify their authenticity, change the descriptions piled up in the drama, and abandon fixed perceptions of others.