Finally, after some persuasion from Aerodactyl, Terashima changed his ways and actively cooperated with Officer Jenny to put on the silver bracelet.
Especially the moment he got into the police car, Terashima felt like he was back home and shed tears of joy.
After everything was over, Xiaoyun followed Hajime's footsteps to Riolu's home.
Under the setting sun, the birds return to their nests, the figures fade, and the years are quiet, making people feel the tenderness and gifts of the years.
Following the afterglow of the setting sun, a white-haired old man wearing an apron stood in front of the courtyard door, his eyes staring ahead, as if waiting for something.
When the figures of Xiaoyun and Riolu appeared, the old man couldn't bear it anymore. Although his legs and feet were weak due to his age, the old man still ran towards Riolu as fast as he could.
"Road."
Riolu ran quickly when he saw this, and came to the old man and hugged him tightly.
"Okay... Okay, as long as you're okay... As long as you're okay."
These few words combined with the old man's choked and excited voice were enough to prove how deep their relationship was.
Although the old man was just taking care of Riolu, he may have already regarded Riolu as his own child. In the few days since Riolu was abducted, he was suffering tremendous pain all the time.
So when I saw that Riolu was fine, the accumulated emotions could no longer be suppressed.
Fortunately, fortunately it's okay.
Xiaoyun Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but sigh at the sincere affection between master and servant.
Dawn on the side was so moved that he burst into tears and was buried directly in Xiaoyun's arms. Xiaoyun's own chest suddenly became wet. I don't know whether it was tears or runny nose.
"Okay Dawn, why are you crying when everyone is happy? If you cry again, your face will be full of tears."
Xiaoyun looked at Dawn in his arms and couldn't help but touch her blue hair and said.
"I can't help it. It's really touching to see Riolu and grandpa hugging each other."
Hearing this, Dawn sniffed and quickly took out a small mirror and started to look at his face.
Then Charm punched Xiaoyun on the chest, it was such a good picture, why did he say such disgraceful words?
During the friendly exchange between Xiaoyun and Dawn, Hajime saw that the old man was almost calm at this time, so he stepped forward and said:
"Grandpa, this time Riolu is back thanks to the help of Xiaoyun and the others, and all the bad guys who captured Riolu have been arrested, so you don't have to worry about Riolu being captured again."
"Is that really what happened?"
When the old man heard what Hajime said, he sincerely thanked Xiaoyun and the others:
"Thank you so much, young man. On behalf of Kingdom of Cameran, I would like to express my most sincere gratitude to you."
"Grandpa, you are too polite. Combating the poaching organization is what I should do as a trainer of Pokémon League. You are welcome."
Xiaoyun quickly waved his hand, then squatted down and touched Riolu's head and said:
"Besides, Riolu and I are destined to be together! I really like it too."
"Road."
Riolu did not refuse, and responded comfortably with squinted eyes.
The old man looked at this harmonious scene and secretly made up his mind.
"But since Riolu has returned home, it's time for us to go."
"Hajime, Riolu, then we will..."
Then Xiaoyun stood up and prepared to take Dawn to say goodbye to everyone.
"Young man, please stay."
At this time, the old man suddenly said to Xiaoyun to stay.
Xiaoyun looked at the old man and asked, "Grandpa, do you have anything else to do?"
"Young man, I think it's getting late today. If you two don't mind, why don't you two stay at the old man's place for one night and travel again tomorrow?"
The old man held Riolu with one hand and made an invitation with the other hand.
"Thank you so much, grandpa, then we won't bother you."
Since the old man said so, they couldn't be too polite, and it happened to be getting dark soon, so the two of them didn't need to continue camping in the wild.
So Xiaoyun and Hajime stayed for one night at the old man's kind invitation.
The next day, when Xiaoyun was about to set off again, the old man took Riolu to find him, with slightly red eyes, and said in a serious tone:
"Young man, I want to make a request to you."
"Can I please take this child away?"
"That... is okay, but isn't Riolu the future guardian of this country? If I take it away, it won't..."
Xiaoyun was also at a loss when the old man suddenly said this. He really liked Riolu. That's right.
If Riolu were Wild Pokémon, he would have conquered them long ago. Even if they were "reasonable" like Aerodactyl, he would have conquered them all.
But this time it's different. I have a mission. To protect a country, I really don't dare to say that.
After seeing that the young man did not agree in a hurry, the old man felt even more satisfied, which meant that he had not misjudged the person.
So he said in a serious tone:
"Young man, I understand what you mean. The country really needs Riolu, but that's why it needs to follow you."
"I heard from Hajime that you are a very good trainer, so I want him to follow you for a few years. Only by going out can this child truly grow.
"With its talent, it shouldn't be buried here. It should experience the vastness of this world."
"As for the country, we old guys can still support it for a few years. We will watch this child here and watch you lead this child to the world. I believe in you. You have the ability."
Xiaoyun was relieved to hear that the old man meant this, and he could accept it if he asked Riolu to follow him for a few years and then come back as a guardian.
Besides, it's not like Riolu can't be seen anymore after becoming a guardian. Just like Suicune, if he needs help, Riolu will definitely come to help, right?
He is not like Ash, so it is no different from a real release.
"Thank you, grandpa, thank you very much for your trust, then."
Xiaoyun bowed and thanked the old man, then squatted down and looked at Riolu, took out an empty Poké Ball from his waist, and said to Riolu just like Treecko did when he was a child:
"Riolu, are you willing to be my Pokémon?"
"Road!"
After hearing this, Riolu happily put his head to the button on Poké Ball, and then turned into a red light and entered Poké Ball.
"Then Riolu, please take good care of me in the future."
Xiaoyun looked at Poké Ball who stopped shaking and said softly.
Then, Xiaoyun also heard a sentence in his mind.
"Please give me some advice, Xiaoyun."
So, Xiaoyun, who had conquered Riolu, set foot on Pokémon Journeys again under the watchful eyes of Hajime and the old man.