Chapter 238

Qiao Ran suddenly had a very bad feeling. Would she be unable to sleep tonight...?

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The next day arrived.

Upon seeing Qiao Ran Yawn as he emerged from the room, the girls all wore puzzled expressions.

"What... what's going on?" Lillie was startled.

Mei was completely baffled. "... Weren't we already in bed? How did it get like this?"

Mei frowned. "Wait, what exactly happened between you two last night?"

Qiao Ran's current state doesn't look like she's had enough rest. If Rest properly, there's no way she'd end up like this.

"Forehead."

Qiao Ran's expression stiffened, and after a long pause, she managed to squeeze out, "I'm having some trouble sleeping."

He couldn't possibly say that he couldn't sleep for half a day because he was too bothered by Sabrina, could he?

Moreover, that guy wasn't much better. Since Qiao Ran hadn't been able to sleep for a long time, she was also fighting off sleepiness and arguing with Qiao Ran.

In the end, neither of them Rest well; they just stared at each other's faces all night.

"Sabrina, what happened to you too...?"

When Sabrina came out, the group noticed her Sabrina. Even Cynthia was a little surprised. As a celebrity who has an extremely regular daily routine and takes good care of herself in all aspects, she would never show such a tired expression. But today, for some reason, she even closed her eyes and dozed off while standing.

"Me? I just... Calm Mind it a little... It's nothing."

Sabrina stiffened. She would never tell anyone what happened last night. Sleeping in the same bed with a man like that, and Leer at him for most of the night... it would be the greatest shame of her life.

There was nothing she could do; that was the result of the draw. To ensure fairness, Sabrina didn't use her Psychic to guide anyone. When she discovered that everyone had drawn their slips of paper and none of them had any markings—everything...

It's already too late.

No matter how unwilling she was, Sabrina wouldn't break the Rules she had set for herself.

"Do you... want to go back to sleep for a while longer?"

Although she didn't know the specifics of the situation, Lillie was still a little worried about their health. Not only Sabrina, Qiao Ran also had to participate in the battle today.

"..."

Sabrina glanced at Lillie and nodded, indicating that she made a good point. Putting aside the fact that she 'Qiao Ran, now that it was daytime, she could finally go back to her room to Rest, right?

So, she instantly Teleport back to her Bedroom and slammed the door shut.

As for the work of Gym Trainer, they still have to ask for leave when necessary, but Elite Trainer do have that much freedom.

"I'll lie down for a while longer."

Qiao Ran shook his head with a wry smile. He wasn't in a good state either. It wasn't because he was watching Sabrina or anything, but rather because she was staring at him, which made it impossible for him to get into the zone. Besides... Sabrina's charm made it hard for him to calm down.

If he falls asleep during a battle with Ultra Beast in Alola, that would be terrible—he's not some Pokémon that has learned the Sleep Talk move. If he falls asleep, the whole team will probably be in big trouble.

Taking a break is the best option.

"Um..."

The girls nodded, and after Qiao Ran disappeared from the room and the door closed, they quietly huddled together, their faces filled with worry, and whispered among themselves.

"What do you think happened? They won't say anything..."

"That's strange."

"Yes."

"Actually, I had a feeling before... that Miss Sabrina would definitely be..."

Seeing the group of people whispering in front of her, Cynthia smiled gently, sat down on the sofa, and picked up her book.

Those two... nothing should happen, right?

That's impossible, isn't it?

Qiao Ran took a nap all morning, while Mei and Lillie used the time to have Cynthia's Pokémon give them some special training.

Even when Cynthia, the Trainer, is not present, her Pokémon still have the ability to provide Coaching. This is not because Cynthia has taught them how to Coaching other Pokémon, but because the difference in strength between them is simply too great.

The gap between an ordinary trainer and Elite Four, and between Elite Four and Champion, cannot be bridged by time. Many insights and techniques require even more talent.

Although Lillie and Mei don't quite agree with the idea that talent is the only factor, it's undeniable that talent is a necessary condition for reaching the pinnacle in a certain area. After all, once a Trainer and a Pokémon reach a level that no one else can teach, the rest of the journey is entirely up to them to create.

Cynthia is a living example of someone who has reached this level and stands at the pinnacle of Trainer status.

"After such a long battle yesterday, and with Cynthia's Pokémon helping with training today... I feel like everyone has really gotten stronger!"

Lillie can't see the Pokémon's levels, but with her basic intuition, she can sense that her Pokémon have undergone a qualitative change. Whether it's Nihilego or the Type: Null, they are both excellent gems. As long as they receive the right guidance and summarize what they feel in battle, they will definitely make greater progress.

"I feel that way too."

Mei looked at the Serperior in front of her, and a completely different feeling seemed to arise in her heart. Yesterday's battle had also overturned many of her ideas. Unlike ordinary battles, it was a battle where she had to worry about herself and the Pokémon... She was completely immersed in that battle.

The enormous risks brought about tremendous progress. Mei even wondered if Qiao Ran's rapid progress was related to the countless dangers he had faced. This was also the only way to save the Pokémon World.

"Me too."

Mei looked at her old partner, Decidueye. As her first Pokémon, Decidueye was the strongest in her team. During the battle in Galar, it had accumulated a lot of experience. However, she felt that its progress in the past half day was even greater than before.

The experience shared by a Champion Pokémon helped her overcome many obstacles.

"Once we find Chairperson Lusamine, we might be able to make even greater progress."

Mei and Mei already had a premonition, and that premonition was gradually becoming a reality...

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"Resurrection!"

After a good night's sleep, Qiao Ran's spirits returned to their peak. Not only was the gloom of last night completely swept away, but he now even felt like he could punch a Pokémon.

"It's about time, let's continue our journey."

The matter with Lusamine was urgent, so Qiao Ran and Lillie didn't delay. After lunch, they headed to Alola again, continuing their journey towards Po Town along the road.

Ula'ula Island is not small, so Qiao Ran and his group didn't foolishly proceed on foot. Most of the time, they relied on Pokémon to move around.

On land, Zacian's speed undoubtedly gave her an absolute advantage; even carrying several people, she showed no signs of fatigue. However, to take care of the other accompanying Pokémon, Zacian didn't run at full speed, but kept her speed within a reasonable range.

After all, not all Pokémon can reach such high speeds.

"... It looks like I might be able to arrive tonight."

Mei looked around at the familiar surroundings. This place was very close to the location of Po Town in her memory. Although what happened there wasn't anything interesting, the dilapidated appearance of the town still left a deep impression on her.

"Is Mom... really going to be in a place like that?"

Lillie looked doubtful; even though they had a clear direction this time, she still couldn't be sure.

"If she removed the spatial barrier herself, why did she do it so directly? Logically, she should have waited for us to arrive together."

"But... if something unexpected happened, what exactly is her current condition...?"

"Don't think too much about it, everything will be alright."

Qiao Ran interrupted her directly and took her hand.

Sometimes, she does overthink things. Lillie must have her own conflicts about her feelings for Lusamine, including past wounds and her attachment to her mother. But right now, they shouldn't be thinking about all the possibilities, but rather focusing on the present.

"Acerola already said there are many people in Po Town. If we're not there, we'll go to other islands."

We will all be with you every step of the way.

Qiao Ran glanced at the people around her, and they also nodded with smiles.

"You..."

Looking at the scene before her, Lillie closed her eyes slightly; she had indeed been overthinking things.

"... Um."

Mom will definitely be alright.

After an afternoon of fighting and trekking, the group finally arrived at the foot of a huge wall that looked like a city wall or a fortress.

"Here it is..."

"This is Po Town."

Mei looked at the familiar scene, jumped off Zacian's back, and walked confidently toward the entrance of Po Town.

The structure of Po Town is somewhat like an ancient city from long ago, with detached villas inside and a large, high city wall surrounding it. As for the entrance and exit, there is only a huge city gate at the main entrance.

Who's that over there?

"Shh, someone's coming, someone's coming!"

Just as Acerola said, Po Town was a gathering place for many people. Before Qiao Ran and his group even reached the town gate, several people standing guard at the gate spotted them.

As they drew closer, Qiao Ran could see their appearance clearly; they were several people dressed in strange clothes and wearing skull headscarves.

However, there was a clear Red X drawn on that skull bandana.

Hi everyone?

Mei went straight up and greeted the other person.