Why is my Pokémon girl a bit strange?

Shi Yiyi took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and a smile curved her lips.

Even though she was the one who raised the objection, at this moment, she was already completely captivated by Dianxi. Facing a Pokémon like this, what else could she possibly say?

"There are no more objections! I declare the champion of this year's Zhenhui Town Pokémon Performance Competition is!"

The host walked over to Qiao Ran and Dianxi, excitedly announcing the final result.

"The champions are—Qiao Ran! Dianxi! Congratulations!"

"Thank you for your wonderful performance! Thank you!!!"

As the results were announced, a tidal wave of applause erupted.

Qiao Ran and Dianxi held hands, looking at each other with joy and happiness.

However—at this incredibly exhilarating moment, a wisp of light suddenly emanated from Dianxi again.

"…!"

Seeing this, Qiao Ran's heart skipped a beat. He had already seen this light countless times before. This light was…

No! Not here!

Panicked, Qiao Ran quickly grabbed Dianxi's hand and pulled her, as if fleeing, off the stage and into an unseen corner backstage.

"...Good heavens! Our champion ran away!"

Staring at Qiao Ran's peculiar action, the host beside him was completely stunned. What was going on???

What was going on??

They hadn't even given out the award, and the person just ran off!!

Section 31 031 [Bride Attire]

The award ceremony continued, but this time, the male and female protagonists of the award ceremony had walked away hand-in-hand in full view of everyone.

No one knew where they had gone, because after Qiao Ran pulled Dianxi backstage and found a quiet corner, he activated his Rotom Phone and teleported into Pokémon Pioneer Land.

To initiate teleportation, all dangers had to be eliminated, and a safe place had to be chosen. After all, no one knew what they would face upon returning. If they were accidentally crushed by a Milotic falling from the sky, there would be no explaining it.

"Dianxi, are you alright…"

Arriving in Pokémon Pioneer Land, Qiao Ran instinctively wanted to ask about Dianxi's condition. However, the scene that unfolded before him made him freeze in surprise.

Amidst the swirling white mist, the person he was holding by the right hand had transformed from a cute Pokémon into a beautiful maiden with long, deep purple hair, dressed in a gorgeous Bride Attire.

Yes, a maiden.

—She had rose-red eyes like gemstones, and the tips of her hair glowed with a pinkish light. Her long white dress, adorned with pink diamonds, accentuated her purity, and her slender legs were covered in pure white silk.

The maiden looked at Qiao Ran blankly, her eyes shimmering with immense excitement. Without any hesitation, she threw herself into Qiao Ran's arms, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"Master! Master!"

Unlike Vulpix, who could only babble after transforming into human form, Dianxi gained the ability to speak the moment she transformed. Moreover, she was wearing a unique Bride Attire, a magnificent outfit that Vulpix had never possessed.

"That's great, I finally… I finally succeeded, Master, I succeeded!"

Dianxi's face was filled with excitement, and she leaned all her weight onto Qiao Ran. Qiao Ran had no way to resist this onslaught, and in the end, he was directly pushed onto the grass by Dianxi.

"Wait… wait… Dianxi!"

Looking at Dianxi, who was straddling him with her white-silked legs slightly spread, Qiao Ran swallowed. Compared to Vulpix, who wore nothing when she first appeared, Dianxi now exuded a different kind of allure.

Qiao Ran felt that he might need some time

to adapt to this stimulation.

"I'm so happy, I'm really so happy."

Dianxi seemed not to hear Qiao Ran's words. At this moment, she just wanted to express her excitement and affection through various actions.

"Dianxi, you…"

Qiao Ran wanted to resist, but he was surprised to find that his strength was no match for Dianxi's current strength.

Or rather, as a human, it was impossible to contend with a Pokémon, let alone Dianxi, who was truly a legendary phantom beast.

"You feel so good, Master… so soft… Is this what a human body feels like? So different from mine…"

Gradually, a blush appeared on Dianxi's face. She leaned on Qiao Ran, hugging his chest with her hands, her body gently…

"Strange… What's happening…?"

Dianxi looked confused, but she couldn't suppress the thoughts welling up from within her.

"Wait, Dianxi! What are you doing, Dianxi!"

Qiao Ran instinctively felt that she was doing something very wrong. To prevent things from escalating further, he nervously called out, trying to stop this inappropriate behavior.

At the very least, for the integrity of this world, such a thing definitely couldn't happen!

Stop it quickly, Dianxi!!

Stop it!

And at this very moment—as if some force was responding to Qiao Ran's cry—another burst of light emanated from Dianxi.

"Huh...?"

Dianxi blinked, a confused expression on her delicate little face.

"This is..."

As the light spread, Dianxi's body began to shrink rapidly. Gradually, her figure transformed from a young girl into an even smaller loli. Not only that, but the gorgeous bridal attire she wore also turned into specks of starlight and completely disappeared from her body.

Dianxi's appearance hadn't changed drastically, but her age seemed to have regressed by several years, entering a more infantile form.

"I... I... I'm... my Mega power... it's gone?"

Loli Dianxi stared blankly at her surroundings, then at Qiao Ran, whom she was riding, and her own bare...

"Yiyiyiyiyiyiyiyiyiyiyi!!!"

The Diamond Princess's small face instantly turned red. She let out a tragic scream and, without any hesitation, dashed away. She tripped on a rock on the way.

"Vulpix's... Vulpix's clothes... I need to find Vulpix's clothes!"

Dianxi rubbed her swollen forehead, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Vulpix's clothes are in the tent next door... Hmm... Try them on and see if they fit."

Qiao Ran wiped the nosebleed that had started to flow. Watching Dianxi's fleeing "back," he didn't know what to say for a moment.

Clearly, compared to Vulpix, who had no sense of shame from the beginning, Dianxi clearly had her own set of principles. By her standards as a princess, she definitely couldn't allow herself to appear so embarrassed in front of Qiao Ran.

Suddenly, two heads popped out from behind a nearby rock.

Qiao Ran looked closely and saw it was Suicune and Vulpix, who had already taken human form.

Pokémon Pioneer Land was divided into several areas. The location Qiao Ran was currently in belonged to his private domain with his Pokémon. Here, he would store small items or conduct special training and leisure with his Pokémon. Wild Pokémon could not enter this area.

In a way, Qiao Ran possessed most of the management authority in this world, even though he didn't have the power to alter it.

"What are you guys doing here? You..."

Qiao Ran instinctively wanted to ask how long they had been watching, but looking at the regretful expressions in Vulpix and Suicune's eyes, he swallowed the question.

"Master... is thinking about strange things."

"Roar."

The two Pokémon walked forward step by step, reaching Qiao Ran, the trainer. As he watched their approaching figures, a drop of cold sweat trickled down Qiao Ran's forehead.

"Um... actually, it's..."

Qiao Ran wanted to explain something, waving his hands in panic. However, in the next second—what he had imagined didn't happen. Vulpix and Suicune simply sat down on the grass, leaning against him.

Vulpix's long white hair emitted a cool, pleasant scent, and her face wore an innocent and cute smile.

"Don't worry... As long as Master doesn't leave, no matter what you become, we'll stay with you."

"Roar." Suicune also extended its white ribbon and affectionately nuzzled Qiao Ran's neck.

Their journey was far from over.

Section 32 032 [Night in Zhenhui Town]

After spending some time with his Pokémon in the Pioneer Land, Qiao Ran returned to the real world.

Dianxi, who had just transformed into human form, was truly... difficult for Qiao Ran to handle. Although she was a dignified princess, Qiao Ran always had the illusion that she would devour him.

Someone like Vulpix was perhaps the standard obedient and soft girl. Dianxi, on the other hand... although she was also obedient and her body was soft, when she started to have her own opinions, she became aggressive.

"My goodness... what time is it now?"

Arriving in the real world and looking at the completely dark backstage, Qiao Ran covered his head with a slight headache.

"It's already eleven o'clock."

The Rotom Phone floated in the air, displaying the current time and activating its flashlight function.

"No wonder, everyone's gone."

Walking through the passage leading to the stage, Qiao Ran arrived on the stage. Looking at the once bustling plaza, Qiao Ran couldn't help but feel a special emotion.

The excitement of standing on stage... seemed to have not yet dissipated from his body, but now the plaza was empty.

Desolate, boring, dull—any bland word could describe this place.

And in such a dull place—it was Dianxi who made it lively.

"Master, what's wrong?"

Seeing Qiao Ran suddenly spacing out, the Rotom asked with some confusion.

"No, it's nothing."

Qiao Ran jumped off the stage and started jogging in the plaza. The summer night breeze blew on his face.

"Let's hurry back to the Pokémon Center to rest. We have to travel again tomorrow."

Returning to the Pokémon Center, Qiao Ran swiped his card to pass the security. This was a 24-hour public facility, so even if Qiao Ran arrived at this hour, he could still enter. Moreover, the Pokémon Center nurses had a night shift rotation system.

After all, no one knew when Adventurers would reach the Pokémon Center, and no one knew when their Pokémon would get injured.

However, just as Qiao Ran entered, he saw someone in the Pokémon Center's lounge area who surprised him a bit.

—She was sitting on the lounge sofa, leaning back against it, covered with a thin blanket. Her eyes were slightly closed, her black twin-tails let down, turning into long black hair cascading down her back.

"Miss Shi Yiyi?"

Although he didn't know why she was here, Qiao Ran softly called out.

"Hmm…?" Shi Yiyi's body trembled. She reached out and rubbed her eyes. After seeing that the person in front of her was Qiao Ran, she gradually woke up.

"I've been waiting for you for ages. That little girl kept saying you hadn't returned, and I didn't know where you'd gone."

Shi Yiyi let out a soft yawn, took out a pair of pink women's glasses from her handbag, and put them on. Then, she took out a few more items and handed them to Qiao Ran.

"This is your trophy, and your prize money. Since you've become the champion, don't just run off next time. It's difficult for us when you run around like this."

"This…"

Qiao Ran looked at the items she produced, momentarily unsure of what to say.

"Take it. This is the reward you deserve."

Shi Yiyi stood up from the sofa and put on her coat.

"Also, today's match… I might have gotten a little too excited. I apologize; your performance was actually very good."

She walked to the entrance of the Pokémon Center, glanced back at Qiao Ran, a faint smile on her face.

"If you participate in an official exhibition match next time, I'll welcome you too… but by then, we might be rivals. Also, don't badmouth this town; I'll get really angry."

Shi Yiyi left quickly, disappearing into the night sky before long.

"…Rivals… huh."

Qiao Ran stared blankly at her retreating figure. He didn't know how long she had waited here, but it was likely quite a while.

What kind of person is she, really?