Chapter 65

"Hehehe, of course it's something useful. Something related to the master Rotom."

Rotom swayed in the air, continuing to Captivate the girl in front of him.

"If you want to know, you'll have to support some of my actions in the future. I promise it will be very useful, Rotom."

What operation?

Dianxi's movements had stopped; clearly, Rotom had found her Achilles' heel.

What exactly is it about the master...?

She really wanted to know...

"There will be more and more Pokémon in the Wild Area... then my plan can begin, Rotom. It's actually quite..."

Simple things, not much trouble, Rotom.

Rotom intended to use this intelligence to exchange for something useful, which was her initial plan; otherwise, she always felt she was losing out.

"Hmm... isn't that troublesome?"

After thinking for a while and confirming the situation with Rotom for some more time, Dianxi finally agreed to Rotom's exchange terms.

If we can get firsthand information from Rotom, then helping her with some harmless little things won't be a problem.

"If that's the case, then everything is OK, Rotom."

Rotom smiled and opened his photo album.

Generally speaking, only Qiao Ran himself can open the photo album, since he sometimes commissions Rotom to take photos, such as when he summons new companions here, in which case Rotom is the only photographer.

During this process, Rotom also accumulated a wealth of filming experience, reaching a level of mastery in his shooting.

However, there is a top-secret photo album, known only to Rotom himself, hidden beneath ordinary photo albums—a dark album that cannot be observed by ordinary means. It is hidden beneath countless ordinary photos Levitate on the surface; it is a true deep dark photo album!

Hidden within were many things Rotom didn't want Qiao Ran to discover; most of the time, these things were moments she kept to herself.

This conversation with Dianxi finally revealed the true appearance of the photo album to others for the first time.

"Ready? I'm about to begin Rotom!"

Rotom opened the photo album, a dazzling special effect flashed, and a photo appeared in front of Dianxi.

"Clatter."

Looking at the contents of the photo album, Dianxi took a deep breath. Her eyes widened instantly, and the watering can in her hand suddenly lost its fragrance.

"This...!"

On the other side, Qiao Ran spent a very satisfying time with Vulpix. Although Vulpix is still very young, when she started to take from him, Qiao Ran really couldn't resist and almost suffocated.

Is this the racial talent of foxes...?

Qiao Ran thought to himself, which strengthened his resolve to exercise. He had considered these things before when he was at the Jinling Gym, but no matter what he did, there were no obvious results. Qiao Ran felt that he should probably change his approach.

The saying goes that danger and opportunity coexist.

--Maybe he'll gain similar abilities the next time he goes to Singularity?

"Alright, I'm going to check on the others in the Wild Area now. You shouldn't just lie there anymore."

"Um."

Vulpix responded softly, her body flushed red, and she slumped off the bed to change her clothes.

Although their relationship didn't progress physically, they had done more than enough in other areas. While Qiao Ran subconsciously still felt some resistance—after all, to him, Vulpix had always been like a younger sister or daughter—these things didn't become problems once Vulpix and Qiao Ran were determined to move forward.

Qiao Ran summoned Rotom, intending to unlock the Key to the Wild Area.

"Oh ho, Rotom."

Rotom, however, looked at the two who had changed their clothes, and a funny emoji appeared on the screen.

"As expected... I wasn't wrong about you, Master... That's wonderful, wonderful, Rotom!"

Rotom looked very happy.

"Don't talk nonsense, we haven't done it yet."

Qiao Ran rolled her eyes. Rotom was probably having some unfounded associations again, but what didn't happen didn't happen, and there was no point in making any connections.

"That's great... then..."

As Rotom spoke, he suddenly turned around, his voice trembling slightly.

"Wait, you're crying?"

Qiao Ran reached out in surprise, wanting her to come closer, but Rotom remained silent and did not respond.

It was quite some time before she was able to speak again.

"No, I'm just really happy, Rotom. Master knows that, right? I've always hoped that Master would fulfill his duties as a member of the Humanoid Group... Hehehe."

Rotom excitedly took to the air, her carefree laughter blaring from her loudspeaker, as if everything that had just happened was Qiao Ran's hallucination.

"Don't talk nonsense."

Qiao Ran could only helplessly rub his forehead, hoping that Rotom, that big mouth, wouldn't spread any rumors. If others found out... who knows what the consequences would be.

What he needs to do most right now is to go to Zhenze Lake to see the Elite Four, rather than wasting too much time on this kind of thing. Only when they are free can he give them an explanation.

Most importantly, Qiao Ran didn't know how this news would affect the relationships among their companions—they were already very good friends, but what would happen when other things were mixed into that bond?

"Hehe... Master, you should prepare properly, Rotom, Ipe."

"Eltal is already waiting for you."

Rotom continued speaking as if he hadn't noticed Qiao Ran's hint.

"She said her master had agreed to her request, and if she didn't go soon, he would get angry, Rotom."

"...!"

Upon hearing Rotom's words, Qiao Ran's expression froze on his face.

After the battle, Yveltal did indeed say something like "you deserve a reward," however... Qiao Ran had already exhausted a large amount of his Tokiwa Power in his interactions with the Vulpix...

"If I don't go..."

[Go to hell! Go to hell! Master, go to hell!]

Thinking of the consequences, Qiao Ran trembled.

"Take... take me to Wild Area Rotom."

Qiao Ran raised his head, a look of resolute determination in his eyes. Now that he had more and more Pokémon, what other options did he have...?

However, fortunately, there aren't many Pokémon like Vulpix that have special feelings for him...

Thinking of this, Qiao Ran breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Regardless, he's still a normal Pokémon Trainer...

Section 123, 120 [Eeeeeeeee]

Pokémon Pioneer Land.

"Eee?"

"Huh? Why go into the tent? Wouldn't it be better to go up in the sky?"

Yveltal, who was trying to demand his reward from Qiao Ran, encountered something he couldn't understand.

According to what she'd heard, Qiao Ran's reward was a very comfortable massage with a relaxing effect; even Suicune and Dianxi praised it as "the best way to purify the mind and body."

That's exactly what Yveltal was after. If it were truly that comfortable, it should definitely be done in the sky, like having Qiao Ran on his back... that way, the massage would be more convenient, right?

"No... I think going to the tent would be better."

Qiao Ran's lips twitched. This was the first time he had ever seen such a brave Pokémon. After experiencing the Tokiwa Power once, the other Pokémon developed a strange tacit understanding. They even built a house for each other... Qiao Ran had never asked them to do this, but they still built it using trees and Dianxi's stones.

Only those with Type: Null who accept punishment will occasionally be observed by onlookers in the wild.

And this Yveltal actually wants to go up into the sky... Qiao Ran doesn't want it to crash from the sky.

"It's better to go to the room, Yveltal. You'll understand when you get there."

The Suicune, now in human form, appeared behind Qiao Ran at some point, dressed in Maid outfit even in the Wild Area.

"Master, the room is all ready. Since it was specially made by Dianxi... the size of Yveltal doesn't matter."

"Ah... um."

Qiao Ran's lips twitched again. Just how much effort have you guys put into this kind of weird stuff?

"Iao?"

Listening to the conversation between the two people in front of her, Yveltal blinked in confusion. She had never experienced what Qiao Ran's reward felt like before, but why... did it seem so formal?

"In that case, let's go over there."

Qiao Ran looked at Yveltal, and this time the other party did not object. After all, with Suicune's explanation, Yveltal seemed to understand something, albeit not entirely.

Half an hour later.

Dianxi appeared outside the cabin.

"How long have the masters been inside?"

"Hmm...? Just half an hour ago?" Suicune, who was guarding outside the house, was slightly puzzled by Dianxi's question.

"Half an hour?" Dianxi frowned.

"No, we need to get them out here right now."

Should we call them out now?

Suicune was even more confused by Dianxi's statement. "With Master's stamina, half an hour should be no problem... and this is a reward..."

Suicune instinctively offered an explanation, but after seeing Dianxi's strange expression, she coughed lightly, realizing that her words were indeed somewhat odd.

"Ahem... Anyway, Master, it's alright. If there are any problems, I'll be there to help immediately..."

Suicune reassured Dianxi not to worry; this was precisely why she, as the Maid, had been stationed here. If they encountered an over-excited Pokémon, Qiao Ran, as a human, would have little ability to resist, and if it did something excessive, it would be troublesome.

"No, of course I know the problem you're talking about... but this time is different. Master can't hold on for that long; he's..."

Dianxi shook her head and walked towards the direction of the cabin door.

"Wait..."

Suicune tried to stop her, but Dianxi had already opened the door and rushed in. Besides, given Dianxi's strength and abilities, Suicune really couldn't stop her if she wanted to go in.

After all, even the cottage itself was built with the help of Dianxi.

"Snap."

The door to the room opened, and the first thing Dianxi saw was a truly absurd scene: Qiao Ran, disheveled, was being pinned down by a giant, red-bodied bird.

On the ground, its eyes were already swirling in circles. The giant bird was clearly overjoyed and probably didn't even know what it was doing.

"Owner!"

Dianxi exclaimed in surprise and quickly stepped forward to pull Qiao Ran out. Fortunately, Yveltal was also weak Flaaffy, otherwise Dianxi might not have been able to get Qiao Ran out.

"Ti... An... hope..."

Held in the other's arms, Qiao Ran felt as if he were hallucinating. Indeed, he really shouldn't have done this after satisfying the Vulpix. If he were in his normal state, he probably could have Sheer Force controlled the situation. And— Yveltal, experiencing the Tokiwa Power for the first time, was truly terrifying...

To describe her as fierce as a wolf or a tiger would be an insult.

While others lay in his arms and let him do as he pleased, Yveltal pushed him to the ground and pinned him down, beginning Oblivion Wing Oblivion Wing, Oblivion Wing... Qiao Ran almost saw Death come to collect him.

As expected of the strongest Legendary Pokémon, Qiao Ran overestimated himself.

"Master... don't do that next time. You need to conserve your energy."

Dianxi looked at Qiao Ran, who was hanging on her arm like a salted fish, and her expression was complicated. Of course, she knew the reason why Qiao Ran had become like this, but when she saw Qiao Ran like this, she couldn't say what she wanted to say before.

"I... sigh, I promised Yveltal, I forgot about it."

As a Trainer, Qiao Ran shouldn't show favoritism. He could have been irresistibly drawn to Vulpix before, but he didn't want to hurt Yveltal's feelings or make her feel disappointed in him because of that.

After all, Yveltal was the first to arrive.