After giving it some careful thought, Hayato decided that this would have little impact on him. It just meant he'd have a cute little accessory hanging around.
"Fine, I'll take the job," Hayato said calmly.
"Thank you so much! By the way... what should I call you?" Hayan asked, full of gratitude.
"Hayato."
"Then I'll leave Nerugu in your care, Hayato." Hayan clasped his hands together and pleaded earnestly, then handed Hayato the food he'd prepared for Nerugu.
"If it runs off, how do I let you know?" Hayato asked softly.
"Our merchant group is in the cabin below the deck, on the right." Hayan pointed in roughly the right direction.
Just then, Minghui returned from the captain's cabin with some medicine.
Hayan took the opportunity to greet Minghui before leaving the deck to attend to his merchant group's affairs.
"What's going on?" Minghui asked curiously.
"Oh, I didn't expect to make some extra money on this trip." Hayato smiled and pointed at Nerugu, perched on his shoulder. The little creature was happily squinting as it enjoyed the sea breeze.
Minghui didn't ask for details. He hurried over to Koichi, woke him, and helped him take the medicine.
Meanwhile, Hayato strolled alone around the deck. Glancing at Nerugu beside him, he couldn't help thinking of the two companions back home.
I wonder if anything would happen if I used the Gelel Stone on them. Maybe they'd Mega Evolve or something? His eyes glinted with excitement as he pondered the idea. It seemed full of potential.
As for himself, he wasn't interested. It just wasn't his thing.
Besides, a stone like the Gelel Stone, which contained immense life force, could be useful in all sorts of technological applications.
If he hadn't had a chance to get his hands on one, that