Not Taking the Blame for This

Intuition told the prince that since the Sacrificial Curse was a secret of the Napolant Royal Family, and the Sword of Royal Authority had always been in the hands of the Napolant Royal Family, there might be some connection between the two.

Therefore, this Sun Stone may play a very good role someday in the future.

At worst, I might run into someone with a Dusk Stone later on, and maybe then I can trade with them.

After Masamune finished speaking, he immediately returned to a small, detached courtyard next door, took out a small brown bottle, and handed it to the prince. "This is the Steel Coating I bought at the Goldenrod City Department Store. As for its effects, you'll see when you see my Arbok's Iron Tail."

After he finished speaking, he glanced at the battleground, which had been almost completely turned upside down, and nodded with apparent satisfaction.

Well...

Dian stared speechlessly at the utterly destroyed site. It really wasn't their property; they didn't seem to care at all. Didn't they have to pay for it?

He stated that he would absolutely not pay for it, since he wasn't the one who dug the hole.

"Thank you. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."

After accepting the brown bottle, Dian returned the greeting and immediately turned to leave.

Now I must hurry to Azisa and quickly learn from her how to acquire a skill.

This concerns not only the Honedge, but also the growth of the Skiploom.

If Chinami hadn't been so busy with a mysteriously missing egg, she could have taken some time to come and give some Coaching. But it seems her Jumpluff skills aren't the ones the Prince values.

Furthermore, the deity hoped that Chinami could determine the target's location and general movement pattern as soon as possible, so that he could anticipate and choose the best time to make a move.

Just as Masamune was about to greet him, hoping to keep him there and have a few more battles, the other person turned and left immediately after saying that.

He shook his head, watching the sunset, and suddenly a feeling he couldn't quite describe welled up inside him—was it nostalgia, regret, or something else entirely...?

However, regardless of the circumstances, he had already placed his hopes on his beloved daughter, sincerely hoping that she would live up to his expectations.

Just as he was watching the prince leave in the sunset, Makoto had already returned in the Ledyba Aircraft. "Dad, where's the Dian?"

"He's gone. After all, he's Trainer, and his current destiny is an endless Pokémon Journeys."

Masamune laughed heartily, "What did Nurse Joy say?"

"Arbok fine, it just needs a day of rest."

Makoto seemed relieved, then took out Poké Ball. "Nurse Joy said that since we've applied Potion, it should just rest at home and there's no need to leave it with her."

"All right."

Masamune shook his head. As expected, Nurse Joy of Bluewood Town was known for hating troublesome things.

He took the Poké Ball, released Arbok, and then examined its body.

"Sha."

Arbok quietly lowered his body so that Masamune could examine him.

It glanced at Cheng beside it, then suddenly moved closer and nuzzled her cheek.

Makoto instinctively wanted to run away, but she managed to suppress her fear. Strangely, however, when Arbok touched her, all her apprehension vanished completely.

She casually touched Arbok's deep purple skin, feeling as if she had experienced similar days long ago.

"Sincere..."

After examining Arbok's body, Masamune watched this scene silently, feeling very gratified.

It seemed that his efforts had not been in vain, but when he thought of the bottle of Steel Coating, his heart clenched again. Despite the generosity of the gift, it was money he had saved by cutting back on every penny, from candles, while secretly keeping it from his ex-girlfriend and current wife.

I originally kept it so I wouldn't forget the hardships of the past and would be motivated to work harder... to hide the money!!

Tragically, his progress in hiding money couldn't keep up with the rapid pace of socio-economic development. Now, people can pay by card to buy groceries, and then there are bills, which has cut off most of his sources of income.

"Well..."

Masamune looked up at the sky and suddenly sighed, "The past day is gone forever!!"

He had barely finished speaking when he heard something that sent shivers down his spine.

"What? You regret it?!"

A woman who looked seven or eight parts like Makoto was wearing an apron and playing with a terrifying weapon, Frying Pan, as she looked at Masamune with amusement.

Masamune took a deep breath, then put on a fawning expression and quickly turned around, "What do you mean, 'regretful'! My dear wife, I'm just so grateful that I was able to meet such a thrifty and capable woman like you. It's truly a blessing from the Ho-Oh!!"

As he said this, he was inwardly groaning. He was being incredibly frugal! His monthly allowance was 150 yuan, which worked out to five yuan a day!! Five yuan!!

Turning left after leaving the house only gets you an ice pop, while turning right lets you play a slot machine game. It's even less than the pocket money of Xiao Li, the seven-year-old son of Old Wang next door.

When the husband's authority is not upheld, the world is plunged into darkness.

"Snort!"

With a cold snort, Makoto's mother looked at the exhausted Arbok, "Arbok, you've worked hard. I've prepared your favorite snacks for you."

"Arbery?!"

Arbok immediately raised its head and happily followed Makoto's mother back home, with Makoto following behind, leaving Masamune alone in the end.

Looking up at the sky at Masamune 45-degree angle, before marriage, I was still your sweetheart, but after marriage, I was worse than a snake. Who understands his sorrow?

Of course, he had no interest in interfering in other people's family affairs; after all, his family was well-fed and free.

He had originally planned to go to the Pokémon Center to check on Beedrill's health and stay overnight, but when he got there, he found the door locked, the lights off, and a sign hanging on the door that read, "Nurse Joy has disappeared. Contact Officer Jenny if needed."

What else could he do? He was helpless too...

Who told Nurse Joy to be so ruthless? But he couldn't be bothered going to the Police Station anyway; he'd probably just find another sign there saying, "Officer Jenny is missing. Contact Nurse Joy if needed."

As Dian was thinking this, he saw a Trainer carrying a bag walking out of town, muttering, "What's wrong with this town? Everyone's gone missing. You'd think it was Missing Town."

Dian and the Misdreavus above exchanged a glance, then shook their heads helplessly. It seemed that tonight would be the same as always: go out into the Wilderness to find some wild mushrooms and cook a packet of Instant Ramen.

This ramen is a newly launched "Magmar Edition," and I don't even know what it tastes like, but it's selling very well.