Let you make a game, what the hell is Pokemon?.

Chapter 312 - Why are you running, kid?
Caldelia's voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly to the ears of everyone present in the somewhat empty space.

Upon hearing this, Cynthia's red eyes narrowed slightly, and she subconsciously followed Cattleya's gaze.

There was only a faint shadow there, and a faint trace of ghostly energy fluctuations lingering in the air.

Apart from that, there was nothing there.

Cynthia frowned slightly. She didn't sense any life in the shadows, nor did she feel like she was being watched.

Although she was puzzled, she did not ask immediately, but quietly looked at Cattleya and waited for her to continue.

In that shadow, Marshall's usually nonchalant face was now filled with surprise.

Its big eyes widened, and its body, which was floating in mid-air, stiffened for a moment.

This guy... he can actually see through my disguise?
Marcia was somewhat bewildered.

Just now, Ling Feng simply used his mind to convey a thought to it, asking it to help conceal its form and hide him as well.

This was a piece of cake for it, and it didn't take it seriously, casually adding a layer of concealment to Ling Feng.

Although it didn't use its full strength, it only used a very small portion of its power.
But aside from legendary Pokémon, Marcia is confident that no one else can see through it.

But now, this seemingly ordinary human has pointed out Ling Feng's location with just one glance?
This human is quite interesting...

Marshall sensed the energy emanating from Gadriya and immediately understood.

It turns out he's a superpowered person.

Moreover, judging from her level of acuity, this woman's mental strength has probably reached a terrifying level.

but……

Marshall carefully sensed the surroundings and discovered that although Gadriya's gaze was firmly fixed on Ling Feng's location, she seemed unaware of her own presence.

In other words, she only saw through Ling Feng's disguise, but did not realize that the source of the disguise was actually on Ling Feng's shoulder.

This relieved Marcia.

If you are completely seen through, you will lose face.

However, this also means that Ling Feng can no longer hide his true identity.

Ling Feng sighed helplessly from the shadows.

I had originally thought that with Marshall by my side, I could quietly remain invisible and let this matter rest.

But he had clearly underestimated Cattleya's perception.

This woman's intuition was practically superhuman; she could even see through Marcia's disguise.

Now that they've been called out, there's no need to hide anymore.

There was no other way but to say hello.

Ling Feng nodded to Ma Xiaduo.

The next moment, the hazy, illusory shadow that had been enveloping him vanished as quickly as the tide receded.

His figure was fully revealed to the three of them.

When Gadriya saw Ling Feng appear, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, revealing an expression that said, "I knew it."

Her pink eyes swept over Ling Feng from head to toe.

Then, she turned to Will beside her, raised an eyebrow, and asked with a hint of curiosity:
"Who is this?"

Will was also somewhat stunned at this moment.

He clearly saw Ling Feng there just now, and then he suddenly disappeared, only to be called back by Cattleya.

He knew perfectly well that the invisibility technique that had managed to evade his senses was definitely the work of Marshall.

But what he didn't quite understand was why Marcia wanted to cover up Lingfeng.
What surprised him even more was that Cattleya was able to see through this level of disguise.

This is a legendary Pokémon technique...

However, now that Ling Feng has shown up, Will can't pretend he doesn't recognize him.

He was just about to start introducing Ling Feng in a formal and logical manner.

After all, Ling Feng was the biggest contributor to resolving the crisis in the spirit world. Without the game he provided, the spirit world would probably be in complete chaos by now.

A benefactor of this caliber deserves the highest level of courtesy.

"This is..."

Will had only spoken halfway when he suddenly caught a glimpse of Ling Feng winking at him out of the corner of his eye.

That wink was very subtle; only the two of them could see it.

Will is a seasoned veteran. Although he spends a lot of time in the spirit world and isn't very good at those roundabout social niceties, he still has basic observation skills.

He realized it in an instant.

Ling Feng did not want to reveal his identity.

This kid... he's so awesome, yet he's so low-key?
Although Will was somewhat puzzled, he knew very well that if Ling Feng didn't want to talk about it, there must be a reason.

So he swallowed the rest of his sentence, changed his tone, and said:
"This person... is a friend of mine."

Everyone present was stunned by these words.

That's like saying nothing at all.

The word "friend" has a very broad scope. Is it an ordinary friend? A good friend? Or the kind of friend you'd risk your life for?
Will's words were ambiguous, but there was nothing wrong with them.

Seeing that Will reacted quickly, Ling Feng secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He didn't let Will continue his introduction, but instead stepped forward and gave him a perfectly polite smile.

"Hello, my name is Ling Feng."

Ling Feng's gaze swept over Cynthia and Gadria.

"I've heard so much about you. I never expected to see two legendary figures like you at the same time. I'm quite lucky today."

Cynthia looked at the young man who had suddenly appeared before her, a flash of surprise crossing her eyes.

She could sense that Ling Feng didn't have any deliberately hidden aura; on the contrary, he seemed very open and honest.

Moreover, judging from his tone, it didn't seem like he was just being polite.

This calm demeanor... suggests that he doesn't care at all about his or Cattleya's identities.

Unlike Cynthia, Gadriya was not polite. She continued to stare at Ling Feng with a hint of inquiry in her eyes.

"How did you manage to fake that just now?"

She asked the question she was most curious about.
She was certain that the invisibility technique she had just used was something that ordinary Pokémon moves couldn't achieve.

The effect, which could deceive the senses and even block mental detection, was almost as if it had vanished into thin air.

Ling Feng had already prepared his explanation for this.

Of course, he couldn't reveal Marshall's existence.

With a flick of his wrist, the Poké Ball in his hand opened instantly, and a flash of red light appeared.

A purple figure appeared before everyone.

That's his Gengar.

However, this time Gengar was not laughing and joking as usual. Instead, it restrained its aura and floated quietly behind Ling Feng, looking quite serious.

Ling Feng reached out and gently patted Gengar's head, pointing at it and saying:
"It's his ability, well, he has some talent in this area."

Upon hearing this, Cynthia's gaze fell upon the Gengar.

Cattleya narrowed her eyes slightly, and her powerful mental energy instantly enveloped her.

A sense of surprise welled up in Cynthia's heart first.

This Gengar... is actually at the level of a Champion?
Moreover, judging from the stability of that aura, it seems he has just reached this level. But this Ling Feng in front of me doesn't look very old, at most in his early twenties, yet he possesses a Pokémon with such strength?
When I was this age, I think I was still hovering around the threshold of becoming a superstar.

No wonder he appeared by Will's side and was even called a "friend" by Will.

Cynthia's opinion of Ling Feng immediately rose several points.

Young, capable, and with a calm personality.

This is indeed a promising talent worth paying attention to.

Caldea also sensed Gengar's presence and was equally surprised.

Although she is called a queen, her strength has actually reached the champion level long ago.

The Gengar in front of her, while not as strong as her main Pokémon, was certainly not weak either, and its aura was very solid.

Especially the subtle, peculiar fluctuations... further proved that he possessed pure and powerful Ghost-type energy.
But apart from that...

She felt that the disguise that had managed to deceive her senses was something this Gengar couldn't have done.

That feeling was purer, more... sophisticated.

However, at this point, Gadriya didn't want to ask any more questions.

After all, we're all trainers, and everyone has secrets they don't want others to know, right?
As long as the other party has no malicious intent, it's understandable to hold back a little.

Caldelia didn't press further and simply nodded.

"Cattleya."

She simply gave her name, her tone still indifferent, but for her, this was already a very high level of courtesy.

She usually doesn't even bother to glance at the trainers who try to curry favor with her.

But it wouldn't hurt to get to know someone as young and capable as him.

"I'm Cynthia, nice to meet you."

Cynthia smiled slightly.

"You have such a strong Pokémon at your age... I've never heard of you before."

Cynthia's tone carried a hint of wistfulness.

"However, I believe I'll soon see you on the Kanto region's Elite Four list. Would you like me to introduce you?"

She was actually thinking very quickly in her mind.

This person doesn't seem like Will's ordinary friend at all.

Logically speaking, someone so young yet possessing such talent should have already become famous, right?
Whether it's participating in a competition or engaging in normal activities, it's impossible to have absolutely no news.

However, considering that there has never been any news about him from the outside world...

Cynthia paused for a moment, and a thought suddenly popped into her mind.

—Could this be Will's illegitimate child?

Although Will looks quite serious, he might have been different when he was younger.
This kid is strong, has a calm personality, and even has Will protecting him so much...

Hmm, the more I think about it, the more likely it seems.

Ling Feng had no idea that Cynthia had already imagined things to this extent.

He simply shook his head when he heard Cynthia's suggestion.

"Thank you for your kind offer, but I don't have that idea at the moment."

—What a joke, buddy. I'm not a trainer, I'm just a game developer.

"By the way, did you two come to the Spirit Realm also because of that game?"

Ling Feng continued.

He didn't want to dwell on this issue for too long; if Cynthia really did arrange some kind of "special test" for him, he'd be in big trouble.

The topic immediately shifted after those words were spoken.

Cynthia nodded without any attempt to hide her feelings.

"That's absolutely right."

Although Cattleya didn't speak, her tacit expression said it all.

Ling Feng continued:

"Haha, actually I came here for the game rewards. I heard that the rewards this time are much better than the previous ones, so I came to see if I could take some back with me."

"Well then, I'll go do my mission now."

"It's a pleasure to meet you both. Please excuse me. You and the Realm Lord can continue your conversation."

After saying that, Ling Feng turned and left.

Marcia, who was hiding nearby, was completely baffled.

—Why does this guy run faster than a rabbit?

What do you mean you're off to do a mission?
Isn't this game something you created?

The tasks inside were also designed by you. What other tasks do you need to complete?
This guy is really good at pretending.

However, it didn't say much, and with a flash, it silently followed Ling Feng.

Will watched Ling Feng's departing figure and gradually came to his senses.

This Ling Feng... why does it seem like he doesn't really want to get to know Cynthia and Gadria in depth?
They actually made up an excuse and slipped away?
No matter what, these two are Sinnoh champions and Elite Four members, yet this guy just said a few words and turned around and left.

But there's nothing wrong with it.

Someone like him, if it weren't for this incident in the spirit world, might not even have wanted to get to know me.

I don't want to get to know or associate with everyone.

Thinking of this, Will smiled at the two people in front of him.

"If you two came here for the game, then I thank you both. You have done the spirit world a favor."

"I've been playing the game for a while now. If there's anything you don't understand, feel free to ask me anytime."

Will said politely.

Cynthia nodded.

"Thank you, but the game's hints... are already quite detailed."

She had just glanced at it, and the game's tutorial was much more detailed than Emerald and Rescue Team. Even a fool could probably understand it, perhaps because it reflected reality.

Will also realized what was happening.

"That's true. Once you accept the quest, the player will be told exactly where to go... so I don't need to guide you."

"In that case, I'll go do the mission too."

Will didn't linger. He flickered and disappeared into the shadow beneath his feet, vanishing instantly.

Cynthia looked up at the mission panel in front of her.

"Then let's set off."

But Gadria didn't move immediately. Instead, she looked in the direction Ling Feng had just left, her expression somewhat strange.

A thoughtful glint appeared in her eyes.

"Hey, Zhulan, don't you think that kid was acting weird just now?"

Upon hearing this, Cynthia stopped and turned to look at Cattleya.

"It is a bit...but..."

(End of this chapter)