Chapter 151

Section 291, Chapter 287 [Battle]

"Indeed... that's right..."

Mei forced a smile.

She was unwilling to accept this outcome, as if her beautiful dream had suddenly shattered, but when Qiao Ran laid it all out in front of her, what choice did she have but to accept it?

It's just that I'm quite unwilling to accept it...

"No... but..."

"What's wrong?"

Qiao Ran looked at the girl who suddenly clenched her fist.

"I hope... next time you go to the Unova Region, you'll take me with you... don't leave me here again."

Mei raised her head and looked at Qiao Ran.

Looking into the other person's determined eyes, Qiao Ran nodded.

"Certainly."

Of course he would bring her along; after all, it was her hometown.

No matter what it becomes, it will always be the most beautiful place.

Mei watched as Qiao Ran into a deep sleep once again on the bed.

She silently pursed her lips and stood up from the chair beside the bed.

She glanced at the sky outside the window. It wasn't evening yet; it would probably be a while before nightfall enveloped the city.

"..."

Mei glanced at Qiao Ran on the bed again, then carefully picked up the small bag on the table next to her and slung it over her shoulder.

"... I want to fight too."

She had her back to Qiao Ran and muttered to herself.

Although Qiao Ran was already asleep, her words were undoubtedly directed at him.

Qiao Ran's experience in the Unova was clearly a great stimulus to her. Whether it was the life-or-death battles he experienced there or everything he saw, it gave Mei a great sense of urgency.

She needs to continue becoming stronger.

Her current level is far from sufficient; she's still far from it.

To save her hometown and to prevent others from getting hurt, she must become stronger.

He is stronger than the Gym Leader, stronger than the Elite Four, and even stronger than the Champion.

"Um... are you going out?"

Suddenly, Lillie, who was sitting nearby, called out to Mei, who was about to sneak out.

"If possible, could you take me with you? I'd like to... fight alongside you too."

You want to go too?

Mei a little surprised. Lillie had never been very interested in battles. When Mei lived in the villa by Zhenze Lake, she had tried to persuade Lillie to become Trainer, but Lillie had refused countless times.

Why does Lillie, who is usually like this, want to fight again now?

Although she was very puzzled, Mei still resolutely refused to accept the offer.

"... Although there are very few Genesect left outside, it's still very dangerous. Besides, Qiao Ran needs someone to take care of him here. If you go too, I'm afraid things will get worse for him..."

"It's alright, I have a way."

Lillie made a shushing gesture, then took out a Poké Ball, one of the ones Yveltal had given Lillie to hide on her person before Qiao Ran woke up.

As the ball flashed, a well-proportioned blue wolf-type Pokémon appeared in the room, with purple, cloud-like mane on her body.

"Suicune?"

Seeing Lillie's actions, Mei looked puzzled. What was her plan?

It's impossible to get Pokémon to help take care of Qiao Ran, right?

Putting aside the inconvenience of many things, if there were any real problems, it's unlikely that even calling a nurse to explain the situation would be possible.

Mei had no idea what Lillie was going to do, but Lillie had already crouched down, put her hands together, and whispered something in front of Suicune.

Suicune listened intently, but her expression was clearly heavy. After a long while, she finally nodded slowly.

Although this request is a bit... well, since the master has already agreed to what happened before... then... this should be acceptable, right?

"Thanks."

Lillie smiled and thanked Suicune. When she was alone in the Wild Area, she had thought a lot. She wondered why Qiao Ran had left her there, and why she couldn't do anything about it.

She truly felt incredibly powerless and guilty. Even when she saw Qiao Ran wake up and wanted to blame him for not telling her about the Wild Area sooner, she couldn't bring herself to speak.

Previously, she wanted to prove her worth and efforts in the Aether Foundation and the Ultra Beast, but now that her mother has awakened, given Lusamine's talent, there is basically no room for Lillie to participate in this matter.

Although Lillie didn't give up on this research, she was also depressed for quite some time because of it.

What happened yesterday gave her another huge shock.

She even wondered if she had become a burden. She thought of Mei, who was similar to her. If it were Mei, the ending would definitely be different.

At least, Qiao Ran wouldn't have become like this.

"I also want to... try becoming Trainer."

Lillie walked over to Mei and took a Poké Ball out of her backpack.

This is a Poké Ball that Qiao Ran gave her before. Inside it is the strongest Nihilego in the Wild Area besides the "Queen".

Qiao Ran's original intention was to give Lillie the ability to protect herself and to get acquainted with Pokémon, but Lillie had always had a fear of Pokémon, so she had never used the Poké Ball before.

However, Lillie seems to have truly made up her mind today.

"So, I'm entrusting Qiao Ran to your care, Suicune."

Sensing the fighting spirit emanating from Lillie, Suicune nodded deeply.

Then—beside Mei, who was looking on in surprise, a burst of light emanated from her body.

--In the light, a gentle purple-haired beauty appeared before the two, wearing a signature Maid outfit. As for the original Suicune, she had long since disappeared.

"Tailwind, Miss Lillie."

"If possible, bring the master's Type: Null' along too; she'll definitely be willing to help you."

The purple-haired Maid spoke calmly, while Mei, on the other side, had already opened her mouth wide in astonishment, as if she could stuff an elf directly into it.

Ball.

I've seen... I've seen... I've seen a ghost!

This is unbelievable!

What happened to my kidneys?

Suicune... Suicune turned into a human????

Although there was no self-introduction, with that purple hair and those ribbon-like things surrounding him... this must be Suicune!

Mei was completely baffled by what she was seeing. Could this be some kind of undiscovered, legendary Legendary Pokémon ability?

I didn't know there was such a thing!

Mei shakily pulled out her Poké Ball, and looking at the Serperior inside, she couldn't help but think.

What about her Serperior? Can she transform into one too?

Section 292, Chapter 288 [End]

Compared to Lillie, Mei's thinking was noticeably more eccentric, and she didn't think of anything more than that, only that it might be some kind of special ability of Legendary Pokémon.

After all, as Legendary Pokémon, many mysteries remain unsolved, and most people can only learn about them from various legends and myths circulating among the people. Moreover, in the Pokémon World, it's not unheard of for Pokémon to transform into humans; common examples include Ditto, while rarer ones include Latios and Alto Mare, the two guardian deities of Latios and Latias. Furthermore, it's estimated that Mew, Pokémon also possessed this ability.

Therefore, it's about discovering things that haven't been discovered before and uncovering the secrets of Pokémon.

This is the romance of a trainer!

Mei looked at Suicune with growing eagerness, as if she wanted to investigate him thoroughly. However, remembering that she should go out and deal with the bugs, she Sheer Force suppressed her desire.

"Well... then let's set off."

Lillie looked at Suicune somewhat awkwardly, waving her arm to say goodbye. She was still not quite sure how to interact with Pokémon, and the fact that Suicune had suddenly turned from Pokémon into a human gave her a strange feeling.

Take care.

Suicune nodded and said goodbye to the two girls.

Although there are certain risks outside, she knows Mei's combat strength and believes she can probably withstand anything that happens. She also had Lillie bring along Type: Null just in case. In the battle at the Unova Region Castle, Type: Null and Altaria were the two Pokémon that suffered the least damage, not only because they were slightly weaker and didn't take as much damage, but also because their size isn't ideal for coordinated battles. Therefore, Qiao Ran didn't release them most of the time.

Moreover, at that time, Qiao Ran's body was no longer Pokémon simultaneously.

Sometimes, more isn't necessarily better.

"..."

Watching Mei and Lillie leave the room, Suicune quietly sat down on the chair by the bed.

Looking at Qiao Ran lying on the bed, her heart gradually calmed down.

There was no one else in the room, only the two of them, and the ticking of the clock.

Suicune couldn't help but think, "Perhaps this... isn't so bad."

The Pokémon League, now in a state of emergency, has pushed its efficiency to the limit. In Hangcheng, besides Yi Ruoyun, two other Elite Four-level fighters have arrived. One is a registered Elite Four of the Pokémon League, and the other seems to be a reclusive powerhouse who came specifically after hearing the news.

Gym Leader from nearby cities also rushed to provide support, preparing to overcome the difficulties together.

With the sudden appearance of two girls who wanted to contribute, the Pokémon League's fighting strength swelled to an unprecedented level.

Moreover, after losing Hoopa, the Genesect lost the ability to retreat and start over, and could only be eliminated one by one under the siege of the Trainer. The extermination operation was carried out in an orderly manner.

Finally, around 2 a. m., the last Genesect found in the city was eliminated, and this unprecedented crisis was finally resolved.

"Phew... I can finally go and rest."

Yi Ruoyun stretched and Yawn deeply. As the Elite Four in the Pokémon League, she couldn't even slack off and could only stay with the team until the very end.

But now, it's all over.

The Pokémon League commander took off his headset and wiped the sweat from his brow.

"Thank you all for your hard work. That's all for today."

"However, I hope everyone can still gather at the Pokémon Center tomorrow. After all, we can't let our guard down until everything is stable. If any escapees do get away, we'll still need everyone's help."

We must not let our guard down until everything becomes clear.

Seeing the increasingly serious expressions on the Trainer around him, the commander changed to a slightly more relaxed tone and chuckled softly.

"Of course, if nothing happens tomorrow, the Pokémon League will organize a victory celebration banquet for everyone tonight... and there will be rewards, which will definitely satisfy everyone."

As the world's largest organization, the Pokémon League is not short of money. The various competitions and related industries alone are enough to support a large number of Trainer. Therefore, the Pokémon League's rewards are generally not disappointing.

Moreover, this crisis is not as simple as just holding a Performance Competition somewhere.

"I know, I know."

Yi Ruoyun shook her hand, mounted her Skarmory on its back, and prepared to return to the Pokémon Center for a good rest.

The other Trainer also wore relaxed smiles and left one after another, chatting and laughing.

Everyone was exhausted, but they felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.

How was your first battle?

Mei looked at Lillie beside her. Serperior stood behind her, also watching the blonde girl in front of her.

"Hmm... I'm still not quite used to it, but..."

Lillie recalled the smiling faces of her comrades after the battle, and also the concern Mei showed when she helped her during a crisis.

"It seems pretty good."