What is a heavy girl? I want to be a Pokémon master!

But this time... she was truly determined.

173 Lillie

If it were discovered, Little Nebula would definitely be captured and experimented on.

"Haa~ Haa~" The blonde girl Lillie hurried along the dappled path, her steps quick and tense. In her backpack was a precious Pokémon named Nebula.

"Hurry, don't let her get away! Zubat, use Air Blade!"

Two adult men dressed in black caught up with Lillie. She wasn't entirely sure, but they were most likely her mother's men. Her mother, Lusamine, intended to use the Pokémon in the bag for something.

Lillie's mother is Lusamine, the chairperson of the Aether Foundation, which is researching this rare Pokémon that Lillie temporarily calls 'Nebula', and even planning to conduct some excessive experiments.

Two weeks ago, in order to protect Nebula from Rosamund, Lillie took Nebula and planned to escape from Aetherland.

Just when she was at her wit's end, Nebula suddenly activated its power and teleported her and Lillie away.

Later, Lillie, who was washed ashore on a beach on the outskirts of Hoola City by the ocean current, was taken in by Dr. Barnett and Dr. Kukui.

Fortunately, they haven't been discovered in the past few days. In addition, with the school trip of Nijigasaki Academy, the number of tourists has surged, making it the best time to go out.

During this time, Lillie wanted to seek help from Mordan, the island king of Ula Ula. According to information she had previously received from her mother, Lusamine, Mordan was an international police officer and the best person to help her.

As for Officer Jenny... her abilities vary greatly, and as the chairperson of the Aether Foundation, Rosamund will definitely present the best side to Officer Jenny, so Officer Jenny is unlikely to trust this little girl.

Unfortunately, their luck seemed to be bad. They had just arrived on Ula Ula Island when they were discovered, and the place where they were discovered was in the suburbs, so there was basically no chance of calling for help. Lillie also did not want to involve Dr. Barnett and Dr. Kukui in the incident.

Now that things have come to this, the only option for the clever woman is to escape into the Haina Desert and use the vast desert to cover her tracks.

However... it seems that this is also impossible.

The speed of an adult man is far beyond what a little girl like her can match. Before even reaching the Haina Desert, she was already exhausted and powerless, unless 'Little Nebula' used her teleportation ability again.

At this moment, 'Little Nebula' had already fallen asleep. The energy consumed during that teleportation was too great, and its sleep time far exceeded its waking time, making it virtually impossible for it to wake up.

"Quick, quick, that thing has slowed down!" "Hand over that Pokémon!"

The villains drew closer, their figures like shadows, closing in relentlessly.

"Does this mean we can only go this far?" Lillie gritted her teeth, took a deep breath, lowered her head and ran unwillingly, then accidentally bumped into someone.

"Woo~"

...

[Zhibao, haven't you tried to develop relationships with the girls in MYGO? Frey is really looking forward to it.]

"Let's talk about this when they like me. I've always been indifferent to such things."

On their way to the entrance to the Haina Desert, Ash and Friko started chatting.

To be honest, he can accept either a harem or a pure love story, as long as he loves all girls and wants them to be happy.

He's a man destined to become a Pokémon Master. If he can't even protect a girl's happiness, what kind of Pokémon Master will he become?

[In Zhibao's mind, how amazing are Pokémon Masters... But I think Xiangzi must like you, otherwise why would he invite you on a date alone?]

"Hmph~ You don't understand, do you? We're just friends! Frigg, you still have a lot to learn!"

"Xiangzi and I both consider each other friends."

Xiao Zhi replied in his mind with a confident expression.

[Ugh... You idiot! Zhibao, you low-EQ idiot, I won't care what Xiangzi does to you from now on!]

"What low emotional intelligence! Honestly, you're such a nag!"

Oh, you're really sarcastic.

"Coming around occasionally... um, footsteps?"

Xiao Zhi wanted to continue chatting, but a serious look appeared on his face, mainly because he heard footsteps coming from beside him, and they were getting clearer.

It's getting closer and closer, or rather, it's already crashing into us.

"Ouch~" Lillie bumped headfirst into Ash, the impact so great that she almost fell to the ground. Just as she was about to fall, Ash reached out to help, grabbing her wrist in time and pulling her into his arms.

"Are you alright?" Xiao Zhi asked her with concern.

"N-no... I'm sorry." Lillie's heart was pounding. She was panting heavily as she looked up at Ash in front of her.

He seems like a very special person... handsome face, exuding an aura that ordinary people cannot possess.

Lillie felt safe and secure in Ash's resolute gaze and warm embrace. A strange impulse welled up inside her, making her heart race and a blush rise to her cheeks.

"Um...I'm fine." Lillie nodded, her slightly trembling body gradually calming down.

She looked at Xiaozhi gratefully, then let out a long breath, feeling the warmth of the embrace and a great sense of security.

"Here it is! Here it is!" "Finally found it! Now let's see how you run!"

The sound coming from behind was still impossible for Lillie to ignore. She looked at Ash with anxious eyes.

"Excuse me, I'll thank you later. Please let me go first."

After she finished speaking, Lillie noticed that Ash not only didn't untie the hug, but actually hugged her even tighter.

"Hmm?...Excuse me?"

"You stay here for a while, I'll take care of them first."

Ash didn't pay too much attention to Lillie's words. Since there were small fry chasing Lillie, he would just take them all out.

Xiangzi is still waiting for me, so let's not waste a single moment.

Xiao Zhi was a little anxious.

Fighting these newbies is easy; the key is that it will take some time to get them to Officer Jenny later.

I hope Xiangzi won't be angry!

To be honest, Ash was a little confused when he first met Lillie.

Isn't that Lillie?! And the bag she's carrying means there's a Cosmog inside?!

[Zhibao, say something to make Lillie's heart flutter! I want to see how someone with high emotional intelligence wins over a girl! Please teach me!]

Miss Frico spoke in a sullen tone, clearly still reeling from what had just happened.

"I'm sorry, but please let me go. They're not people that ordinary trainers can handle," Lillie pleaded anxiously, struggling to stay afloat.

The gentle and kind-hearted woman had no intention of involving strangers in this matter.

"It's alright, I'm invincible." Ash's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smile.

174 Killer Intent Xiao Xiang

[Ugh...2.5?]

Teacher 2.5 gained a lot of popularity with his good looks and pretentiousness. I just need to learn from him!

"Eh... what are you saying?" Lillie looked up at Ash, instinctively wrapping her arms around him gently, her breath conveying a sense of warmth and reassurance.

As a young lady from a wealthy family, she had never met such a special person in her entire life.

Lillie felt an irrepressible flutter in her heart, but she didn't think too much about it before the group of people appeared.

"Hey, little kid, do you want to play the hero saves the damsel in distress game too?"

"Oh dear~ I guess I haven't gotten over my chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) yet!"

There were two adult men in total, looking down on Ash, about 7 meters apart.

Their tone of voice is more like that of a Kanto person than an Alola person.

The opponent's Pokémon are Zubat and Sandslash.

It happens to be a Pokémon from Kanto.

what happened?

Ash vaguely sensed that something was wrong.

They might not even be people sent by the Ether Foundation.

But...chuunibyou (middle school syndrome)... I think you should say that about Lillie's brother Gladio...

"It won't take up too much of your time; you are the challengers!"

"Go, Frog, Iai Slash!"

Ash quickly took the Poké Ball out of his pocket and threw it using Extreme Speed.

"Koga!" Froakie unleashed a Slash. A white light flashed instantly, transforming into a blade that precisely struck Zubat, knocking it to the ground.

"So fast! No way, how could it be so fast!" Enemy A hadn't even reacted by the time it ended.

"Sand King, use Cleave..."

Without waiting for enemy B to have a chance, Ash immediately issued the command.

"Don't give him a chance, Water Pulse!" "Kogaga!" Froakie conjured Water Pulse in its hand, which shone with a crystal-clear light, and then shot it toward Sandslash.

"Pierce!" The water wave exploded on the Sandslash King, instantly rendering it unable to fight.

"This guy's a monster, Percy, let's use a new Pokémon!" "I know!"

The two reached into their pockets, clearly intending to take out Poké Balls and use their new Pokémon.

Unfortunately, Ash will never give them a chance.

He's so close, it wouldn't be right for him not to do something!

"Elbow!" Ash released Lillie and ran towards them with lightning speed, his eyes flashing with a cold light.

"Puaahhh~" He suddenly delivered an elbow strike, violently slamming a man into the chest and slamming him against a tree, the powerful impact snapping the tree in two.

A million-ton punch!

"Ouch!" Then, he punched another man so hard that the villain flew away like a cannonball and crashed heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Ash's movements were clean, swift, and ruthless, like a ferocious Tyranitar hunting its prey, sending chills down one's spine.

Xiangzi is still waiting for me, who's going to battle with you bunch of newbie Pokémon?

Even if I like Pokémon battles, I don't want to battle with you guys!

"So strong..." Lillie gazed up at Ash quietly, feeling as if she were in a fairy tale. Everything about him captivated her.

This kind of hero-saves-the-damsel-in-distress scenario actually exists, and Lillie, who has the heart of a normal young girl, can't help but feel a flutter in her heart.

"Are you alright?" Ash turned around, his eyes revealing a touch of warmth, and he patted Froakie's head.

"kogakoga~ (Why is it always women? I want to run away~!)"

"Well... thanks to you, I wasn't hurt at all. I'm really grateful to you."

Lillie bowed deeply, revealing her innocent side befitting a young lady.

At the same time, a thought came to her mind: if there were such a person, they would definitely be able to protect 'Little Nebula'.

Both strong and gentle, Lillie appears to be a sunny, cheerful guy, and her trust in Ash grows stronger.

But Lillie was too embarrassed to ask the other party for help, and she didn't want to lose 'Little Nebula', so she started to feel lost.

...Should I ask first?

"If I may be so bold as to ask, could you protect me for a while? I might encounter danger again soon..."

Lillie felt uneasy; she knew the request was terrible, but there was nothing she could do at the moment.

The news may have already spread, and the enemy will send reinforcements. Lillie simply cannot protect 'Little Nebula' alone.

A normal passerby wouldn't possibly help... I really went too far...

Lillie's eyes flashed with pain, and her body trembled slightly.

"I have no objection!" Ash agreed without the slightest hesitation.

"Ok?"

"What did you just say?" This caused Lillie, who was already feeling uneasy, to become completely bewildered. She looked up at the other person with a puzzled expression.

"I have no objection~"

Xiao Zhi's handsome and resolute face shone brightly in the sunlight.

Lillie couldn't help but feel her heart racing.