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Chapter 244 My First Encounter with Latias in the Golden Twilight of the Water City (4k)

From Rotom's narration, Xia Chi learned about the legends of Latios and Latias in this world.

Long ago, a kind couple in Odomare found two seriously injured teenagers on the beach.

They took it home.

Soon, under the loving care of the kind couple, the boy and girl quickly recovered their health.

Instead of leaving, they chose to stay in Odomare.

After an unknown period of time, some unknown dark force invaded Odomare.

As the magnificent water city was about to be destroyed and its inhabitants perished, the brother and sister released an incredible power to block out the darkness.

It turns out they were legendary spirits, Latios and Latias, who had transformed into human form.

Two Pokémon call upon their companions, bringing with them a treasure called the Heart Drop, capable of dispelling evil.

The power of the Heart Drop dispelled evil, calmed the raging waves, and saved Odomare from the brink of destruction.

Peace was thus restored on the island.

Afterwards, Latios and Latias left the Heart Drop on the island and visited it from time to time.

Finally, of course, there's a happy ending—

From then on, the people of Odomare lived a peaceful and happy life, and the place was never again corrupted by evil.

"Hmm, that legendary Drop of Heart is currently kept in the famous Church of St. Lotto!"

As Rotom explained, Xia Chi fell into deep thought.

The main storyline largely matches the plot framework of the TV series "Guardians of the Water City" that he remembered.

However, he remembered that the location of the [Heart Drop] seemed to be in a secret garden in the city center, rather than the well-known Holy Church.

It's unclear whether this is an Ottoman illusion or simply a result of different timelines.

Also, if the Heart's Water Drops on Odomare
What is this one in my hand?
A fake? A replica?

Or another being with equal power?

Xia Chi had no idea what the answers to these two questions were.

We can only explore further after we reach Odomare.

"Arrived at Odomarelloto! Preparing to land in Loto!"

Rotom's notification sound interrupted his thoughts.

At the same time, the flying car suddenly began to descend slowly, and a magnificent exotic scene slowly unfolded outside the car window.

Xia Chi and the elves peered out the car window at the scene, their amazement evident in their eyes.

Usually, the most beautiful scenes of a city or tourist attraction are always in our imagination before we even arrive.

Promotional photos are usually taken at the most beautiful time and place, and it's difficult to achieve the same effect in real life.

But Odomare does not belong to this category at all.

It is one of those rare things where the real scene is more beautiful than the images, or even more beautiful than the imagination.

The entire water park is like a huge, exquisitely crafted work of art, floating on the azure sea, exuding a dreamlike, romantic, and tranquil atmosphere.

Countless colorful ancient buildings are clustered on the scattered islands, gently connected by a network of canals that shimmer like emeralds in the sunlight.

Even before landing, Xia Chi could smell the roasted aroma of coffee and the beautiful melody of an accordion in the air.

elegant~
"Ooh!"

I'll go scout ahead and show you the way!

Before the flying car had even come to a complete stop, the driver couldn't help but cheer and transformed into a streak of light, disappearing through the car window.

Watching Sister Fa transform into a streak of light and disappear into the skyline of the water city, Xia Chi shook his head helplessly, but a smile remained on his lips.

Our gaze returned to the dreamlike water city below, bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun.

Can the legendary infinite Pokémon Latios and Latias really be found in this city?
The thought flashed through Xia Chi's mind.

However, when the unique, timeless, and romantic atmosphere of Odomare wafted over her, Xia Chi suddenly shook her head in relief, her heart becoming clear.

Why pursue that elusive existence with such utilitarian motives?

Why not calm your mind and immerse yourself completely in this moment?

The destined encounter will eventually arrive unexpectedly.

What Xia Chi didn't know was that during those two minutes when the flying car slowly descended and hovered above the water city...

Not far away in mid-air, the air underwent a subtle, almost imperceptible distortion, like ripples on water.

An elf, concealing its true form, floated there silently.

Its streamlined body resembles a red jet plane, yet it possesses a unique spiritual charm.

At this moment, its eyes, like the purest gems in the world, are fixed intently on the strangely shaped "metal bird" below.

This novelty was unprecedented for the sky above the water city.

What intrigued it even more were the elves within this "metal bird" that had never appeared in Aldomare before.

Finally, its gaze pierced through the glass barrier and landed on the young human man leaning against the window.

It blinked its pure, flawless sapphire eyes, tilting its little head slightly to one side.

For some reason, it felt a strange sense of goodwill towards this human.

It was as if there was a familiar yet alluring aura about him.

If Xia Chi possessed the ability to see invisible spirits, he would surely recognize at this moment that the spirit "spying" in the shadows was none other than Latias, the one he had come to find.

Their first encounter, unknown to anyone, had already quietly taken place in the golden twilight of the water city—

You sit in the car and admire the scenery of the water city.

Latias, who is admiring the scenery, is looking at you from above the clouds.

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Xia Chi's booked waterfront hotel has an excellent location, with the balcony facing the wide main canal of Odomare.

After settling in, the view of the rippling water outside the window seemed to be calling out silently.

Before dusk fell, he decided to take a good stroll around the city.

Shakiras wasn't as interested in places with a strong cultural and artistic atmosphere.

Xia Chi was also worried that this noisy, clumsy guy might destroy the local buildings, which were not easy to preserve and could be considered works of art, at any time.

Shakiras and his bear apprentice, who wanted to meditate, remained in the room.

As for Sister Fa
The app shows that it's wandering around another area, and it probably won't be coming back anytime soon.

But it's okay, it can still see its own location.

As crazy as he may be, Zhenyi is quite capable when it comes to serious matters, and he'll probably be back later.

Thinking this, Xia Chi took the Magic Masked Cat, the Evil Pon, and the still invisible Victini out for a stroll.

Only when you truly slow down and immerse yourself in the breath of the water city will Odomare's charm be fully revealed.

There is no roar of machines or noise of cars here.

The only sounds are the soft murmur of oars rippled on the water, the cries of seagulls, the distant strains of an accordion, and the laughter of people chatting at the waterfront cafes. Time seems to flow more slowly here.

"Boni!"

Ponpo let out a soft exclamation, her bright yellow eyes fixed on the canal.

Beautifully designed gondolas, adorned with flowers, gracefully carry tourists across the azure waters.

The little guy was so engrossed in watching that he unconsciously leaned forward.

Xia Chi held her hand with one hand to prevent her from falling into the river.

Seeing Ponpo's longing expression, Xia Chi smiled and asked, "Want to try it out?"

Feeling her thoughts read, Ponpo immediately perked up and happily nodded in response, "Bonpo!"

"Meow."

A soft hum with a slight nasal tone came from beside me.

The magical masked cat seemingly elegantly flicked its fluffy tail, but its crimson eyes glanced casually elsewhere.

A faint hint of jealousy lingered in the air.

Xia Chi couldn't ignore her jealous husband's emotions, so she skillfully coaxed him, "Meow, can you come with me and experience it with Ponpo?"

The deeper meaning behind the phrase "two big ones with one small one" instantly dispelled Miaoha's jealousy.

The Magic Masked Cat gave a soft hum, its crimson eyes revealing satisfaction, and nodded with a touch of arrogance, saying, "Meow~"

Okay, I'll reluctantly go with you guys~

Xia Chi smiled helplessly, and with his two daughters and the hidden Bictini, he boarded an empty gondola at a nearby small dock.

The boatman was an old man of about sixty years old.

Unlike taxi drivers who can be overly noisy and talkative in many places, this old boatman was very quiet.

After simply asking, "Where are you going, guest?" and receiving Xia Chi's reply, "Just wander around and come back here eventually," he calmly nodded.

He then fell silent and simply began to skillfully row the oars.

The small boat glided silently into the emerald-green waterway.

The old boatman clearly understood Xia Chi's mind, which appeared to be that of a tourist from out of town.

Although there was no specific destination, he acted like a silent guide, maneuvering the gondola through the labyrinthine waterways, presenting the most exquisite scenery of the inner city of Odomare to Xia Chi.

The magnificent cathedral, the ancient stone bridges with their unique shapes, and the ancient buildings covered with vines—every corner is like a meticulously composed oil painting.

Elves, beings with advanced intelligence, possess a perception of beauty that is in no way inferior to that of humans.

Ponpo was completely immersed in this flowing painting, her little head turning left and right with the changing scenery on both sides of the river, occasionally letting out a low, amazed "Bonpo~".

The magical masked cat also put away its usual arrogance and lazily lay on the side of the ship.

Its crimson eyes reflected the shimmering water and the setting sun, and the tip of its tail lightly touched the surface of the water, enjoying this rare tranquility and artistic inspiration.

Although she wasn't as outwardly expressive as Ponpo, her slightly narrowed eyes and relaxed posture clearly showed her inner joy.

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Xia Chi was immersed in the beautiful scenery with the two elves when he suddenly felt a small hand tugging at the corner of his clothes.

Looking down, he saw that Bictini had appeared in front of him at some point.

"Tini~"

The little guy pointed his tiny paws toward the shore, his big, sky-blue eyes blinking as he looked at Xia Chi.

Looking in the direction it pointed, a bakery built by the water was emitting a rich, sweet, and tempting aroma of baking.

The meaning is self-evident.

Xia Chi smiled helplessly, took out some Union banknotes of one hundred denominations from his pocket, and stuffed them into Bictini's small hand.

He lowered his voice and instructed, "Remember, give me the same amount of money for each dessert you take; don't take more than that."

This price definitely covers the original price of those breads or desserts.

Odomare isn't like Shanghai, where a slice of toast can cost 128 yuan.
As for the extra money, consider it compensation for the mental distress suffered by the shopkeeper due to the "supernatural" phenomenon of "bread disappearing and several banknotes appearing out of thin air on the table".

"Tini~"

Bictini chirped merrily and gave Xia Chi a quick kiss on the cheek.

Then he disappeared again, waving the banknotes as he went to the dessert shop on the shore to "spend" money.

In front of the shop window of the bakery on the shore, filled with exquisite pastries.

A few Union banknotes drifted gently onto the clean glass counter, as if blown by the wind.

Immediately afterwards, several freshly baked scones adorned with berries and fragrant croissants seemed to sprout wings and fly out of the shop window.

The shop assistant behind the counter was tidying up the shelves with her back to them, completely unaware of what was happening.

Before long, Victini returned to the gondola with the bread and desserts she had brought back using her superpowers.

"Tini~"

The little guy reappeared, distributing a few croissants to Xia Chi and Miao Ha while holding his carefully selected creamy shortbread roll in his little paws and taking an eager bite.

"Tiwoo—"

The little guy gasped as the scalding hot jam inside burned his tongue, stuck out his little tongue, and fanned himself with teary eyes, looking both comical and pitiful.

Xia Chi: "."

You, a Fire-type Mythical Pokémon, can get burned by the temperature of ordinary bread? I'm asking you.

The gondola continued on its way.

Taking a bite of the sweet and delicious croissant, Xia Chi's gaze swept across the water's surface.

In the clear waters of the canal, schools of fluorescent fish can be seen playing among the swaying water plants, like a flowing blue ribbon.

On the ancient stone steps by the shore, several sun corals lazily basked in the last warmth of the setting sun, their vibrant, branching bodies swaying gently with the ripples.

Further away, long-winged gulls folded their wings and tilted their heads curiously to observe the visitors on the ship from a window sill or railing.

These spirits, living in harmony with the water city, undoubtedly add a touch of dynamism and vitality to the ancient city of Odomare.

As Xia Chi's gaze swept across a beautifully designed ancient stone arch bridge, he was drawn to a young girl with short, wine-red hair standing in front of an easel by the bridge railing.

The keywords "a short, burgundy-haired girl who can draw" instantly reminded Xia Chi of the girl named Kanon, who was the incarnation of Latias in "Guardians of the Water City".

What stirred Xia Chi's heart even more was that the girl was looking at him with undisguised curiosity.

Even after their eyes met, she waved at him.

Could it be Latias?
Xia Chi probed out the power of the waveguide and sensed it, feeling slightly disappointed.

It's not a powerful aura like that of elves, especially the legendary elves.

He was just an ordinary human being.

Even so, he still decided to get to know the girl.

If it really is Canon, who has intricate connections with Latios and Latias, then he is undoubtedly one step closer to Latias.

(End of this chapter)