Chapter 149
He jumped up onto her body.
Everything went as smoothly as he had planned. Both Yveltal's and Reshiram's performances were somewhat beyond his expectations.
That attack just now basically wiped out most of the Genesect. Although there are definitely some remaining insects in the urban area of Hangcheng, they no longer pose a significant threat compared to before.
--Although, given Qiao Ran and his Pokémon's current state, they're not exactly easy to deal with.
"Thank you, Lillie. You've worked hard too."
Qiao Ran gave Lillie a heartfelt hug, but Lillie was still completely bewildered.
What just happened?
Wait... what did I just do again?
???
Although she could feel the pure joy and gratitude in Qiao Ran's heart, this was not the kind of emotion she wanted to feel!
Joy is one thing, but why do I also feel grateful when we hug each other?
"... snort."
Lillie turned her head away unhappily.
Seeing Lillie's reaction, Qiao Ran couldn't help but show a puzzled expression.
Something's not right. Why is she suddenly unhappy again?
That's weird.
With the operation to lure Genesect over, Qiao Ran also withdrew Reshiram, who had entered a weakened state. After unleashing such powerful strength, her body had also suffered a tremendous burden, and it was estimated that she would be unable to recover for some time.
Returning to the Wild Area is the best option. Besides, she needs to adapt to her new place of life, find a suitable area, and greet the other Pokémon —these are things that need to be put on the agenda.
"Was that... Reshiram? Was he the White Hero of the Unova Region?"
Seeing Qiao Ran's actions, Lillie couldn't help but ask a question.
Although she still had a lot of questions to ask, such as why the Pokémon in the Wild Area had turned into humans, the Reshiram that appeared in front of her was equally surprising.
As a native of the Pokémon World, how could she not know the name Reshiram? It's one of the strongest Legendary Pokémon in a region, a source of pride and a symbol of that region.
... So, it became his Pokémon again?
"Yeah, I just went to the Pokémon World, specifically the Unova Region, and that's when I ran into her..."
Qiao Ran nodded, wanting to explain a few words to Lillie, but just as he opened his mouth, a strong sense of dizziness struck his body.
"... ah..."
Qiao Ran couldn't catch her breath and collapsed to the ground, limp and lifeless.
Really...
Have I already... reached my limit...?
The power was withdrawn in an instant. Perhaps due to the relaxation after the battle, Qiao Ran's previously taut nerves had slowly loosened.
Before he fainted, Qiao Ran only saw Lillie's anxious expression. Gradually, he closed his eyes.
So... tired...
"Qiao Ran! Qiao Ran...? What happened to you?!"
Lillie was startled by the sudden turn of events. She reached out and touched Qiao Ran's neck, trembling as she checked his heartbeat and breathing. Only after confirming that the worst had not happened did she breathe a sigh of relief.
However, seeing Qiao Ran's pale face and feeling his weak breathing, she still couldn't put her mind at ease.
"Yveltal, I'm counting on you!"
She looked at Yveltal beneath her. Although she had never commanded Qiao Ran's Pokémon, she believed that the other Pokémon could definitely communicate with her.
After all... she had already seen what Pokémon looked like when they turned into humans in that Wild Area.
This Yveltal probably has a similar ability.
Could this be some kind of undiscovered special ability of Legendary Pokémon?
Please!
"Roar!!"
Yveltal nodded, increased his flying speed, and began searching for a hospital in the city.
Like Lillie, she was also very anxious.
She knew what Qiao Ran had been through. After exhausting all his strength and suffering severe injuries, he had persisted until now, which was practically suicidal.
"Roar!!!"
Yveltal flapped its wings.
This God of Death, however, is currently busy saving lives.
Section 288, page 284 [Quite strange]
Yveltal took Qiao Ran for a while in the sky before finally stopping in front of a red-roofed building— the Pokémon Center.
This place can not only shelter Pokémon, but also serve as a base for trainers in emergencies, providing them with medical treatment.
For example, the Pokémon Center is playing such a role right now.
"Head Nurse! Another patient has arrived! He seems to have fainted!"
"Take him in first and check the situation!"
Upon arriving at the Pokémon Center, Qiao Ran was immediately placed on a stretcher and wheeled into the treatment room amidst a commotion.
Lillie, who came in with Qiao Ran, was stopped by a staff member and made to register on a piece of paper.
As for Yveltal, after dropping Qiao Ran off at the Pokémon Center, she returned to her Poké Ball. Just to be safe, she hinted to Lillie on the way that she had taken a few Poké Ball from Qiao Ran. Although this was a relatively safe area, it was still necessary to be cautious.
Having spent so much time with Qiao Ran, these Pokémon have basically developed a "cautious" habit. Not to mention Qiao Ran is still unconscious; what if their base gets raided?
It's best to be careful!
Inside the Pokémon Center.
"What is your relationship with the patient you just saw? Are you a family member? Or...?"
The registration staff waved a book in front of Lillie, but her words still startled Lillie.
"No... no, they're not family members yet!"
"Really? Then you must be friends."
After glancing at the girl who suddenly bristled, the registration staff calmly scribbled notes in her notebook. As a staff member at the Pokémon Center, she had served thousands, if not tens of thousands, of people, and had seen this kind of thing many times before.
In short, stay calm.
"Could you please provide your information and his information? If possible, it would be best to also provide contact information for any relevant relatives... If you'd like to stay here with him, you can leave only your contact information."
"I... I'm from Longjiang City..."
Lillie suppressed the turmoil in her heart; as the heiress of the Aether Foundation, her composure wasn't too bad.
As for her identity information, that veteran Elite Four named Phoebe had already taken care of it for her—at Lillie's request, she was registered in Longjiang City, the same city as Qiao Ran.
After reporting all the information to the registration staff and confirming that everything was correct, Lillie finally breathed a sigh of relief. To be honest, she was quite afraid of being asked some strange questions.
"Do you need someone to accompany you? Or should we find someone at our center...?"
"No!"
Lillie suddenly answered first.
"I can handle it."
"That's strange, Lao Jiang."
"To be honest, that's true."
In the cold wind of Hangcheng, an Elite Four and a Gym Leader looked at the desolate night in the distance and the orderly evacuation of the crowd, their eyes seemingly losing their luster.
Tonight, both of them were saints who made grand vows, rushed out of the Pokémon Center, and were ready to do their utmost to rescue the citizens. However, after witnessing the miracle of the "Sun for a few seconds," everything seemed to change.
The "Sun" Smack Down most of the Genesect. As for the remaining Genesect, they seemed to be frightened by the "Sun" and have not appeared in the city since then, but have quietly gone into hiding.
For the evacuated masses, this was definitely good news, but for Yi Ruoyun and Jiang Yuanhao, who were ready to make their mark, it was a bit complicated.
They've been here for over an hour, watching the evacuation, but nothing has happened; it's as peaceful as a picnic.
Although Genesect are still hiding in the city, they are now even more difficult to find. It's a good thing that these ancestors aren't causing trouble; who would want to bother them at this time?
Ideally, a thorough search should be conducted only after all personnel have been evacuated.
"So... Elite Four Yi, shall we camp here tonight?"
Jiang Yuanhao scratched his head and looked at Yi Ruoyun beside him.
Yi Ruoyun was taken aback.
Despite a strange feeling lingering in their minds, they couldn't leave. What if those insects suddenly Sucker Punch? Wouldn't they explode on the spot?
She promised to protect this place!
... Never mind, I'll ask the Pokémon League for some extra vacation time and extra pay later.
Yi Ruoyun's eyes blazed with fury as she gritted her teeth and spoke.
"Squat!"
An Elite Four and a Gym Leader spent the entire night squatting in the night wind.
"I should arrive in Hangcheng tomorrow. Are things alright there?!"
"Huh? Lillie?"
Mei looked at Lillie, who appeared on the other end of the video, her hair a little disheveled Mei Yawn, with a somewhat surprised expression.
Before Qiao Ran risked jumping into the Ring, she had actually received a call from Qiao Ran. However, on a whim, she tried calling Qiao Ran while she was rushing to get there.
To my surprise, the call actually went through.
However, to her surprise, it wasn't Qiao Ran who answered the phone, but a sleepy-eyed Lillie, and judging from the situation, the two seemed to still be resting in their room.
Lying on the bed behind Lillie, who else could it be but Qiao Ran!
Is this still what it looks like during a major battle?!
How did the battle end up here?!
"... Ah, this is..."
Seemingly noticing Mei's increasingly strange expression, Lillie, who had been deep in sleep, suddenly woke up.
As a girl, she quickly understood the other person.
What are you thinking about?
"Actually, it's like this..."
Lillie gave Mei a brief explanation of what had happened. She didn't know the specific details of going to the Pokémon World, so she mostly talked about what happened after returning to Hangcheng.
In short, after arriving at the Pokémon Center for a check-up, it was found that Qiao Ran was not seriously injured, only had some minor injuries, and was too tired. So the nurses arranged a room for Qiao Ran to use for trainers, and Lillie and Qiao Ran came to rest.
"So... you mean he caught another Pokémon, or Reshiram?"
Mei on the spot, momentarily at a loss for words.
Reshiram, Zekrom, these are the strongest dragons in the Unova legends.
However, there was another piece of news that surprised her greatly.
"Moreover... the problems in Hangcheng have been almost completely resolved?"
Section 289, Page 285 [The Unfamiliar Ceiling]
No one knows what Mei went through today.
Upon receiving Qiao Ran's contact, she immediately resigned from her post at Dr. Lilia's and flew to the nearest city. She then began using her flying Pokémon continuously engage in physical flight.