Azure Star is also a Pokémon Master!

"Do you usually carry so many desserts and snacks with you?" Cai Dou asked in surprise, looking at the table full of food.

Su Yi laughed and said, "If people like it, then we'll prepare more."

Cai Dou turned her head away and ate in small bites.

Onio tilted his head, looking at the two of them, his expression hidden behind his mask.

Chapter 99 Encounters and Partings

As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end.

The ghost train kept stopping and starting, with many Ghost-type Pokémon getting off in batches.

Guided by the Pumpkin Monster, the Pumpkin Spirit drifted into the forest under the cover of night.

Enticingly greeted by his companions who presented him with gems, Soul Reaper entered the mine.

Gastly and Haunter entered the cemetery, while Mimikyu entered an abandoned old house in the suburbs.

"Meow, everyone's gone home, meow. I wonder when we'll see each other again, meow." Dewgrass said goodbye to each of the Pokémon one by one.

Although she had only played with them for a short while, Lucao had already considered them her friends. But in that short time, these new friends all returned to their own places.

Lu Cao felt a little sad and disappointed.

Su Yi patted Dewgrass's head and comforted it, "Aibo, encounters and partings are the norm in travel. Everyone or every Pokémon has its own journey. Instead of being sad about parting, it's better to cherish and remember those beautiful memories."

Just like in the world of Monster Hunter, every creature has its own unique ecology.

In the Pokémon world, Pokémon also have their own ecosystem.

They live in suitable places, encountering and parting ways with different people or Pokémon.

Some embark on unique lives and journeys with their trainers, while others eventually return to their homes.

This ghost train, though incredible, carries the scattered Ghost-type Pokémon back to their home.

This cycle constitutes a unique and fantastical ecosystem.

One theory suggests that some Ghost-type Pokémon are born from the souls of humans after they have died.

Perhaps, becoming a carefree Pokémon after death wouldn't be such a bad thing?

Perhaps this is the unique romance of the Pokémon world.

Su Yi sighed inwardly at the similarities between the two worlds, despite their different natures.

Luca nodded and said, "I understand, meow, and I have lots of friends now, meow!"

“Master Ma and Aunt Honey Leaf Meow, Dante and Sonia Meow, Hop and Yu Meow, Bea Meow, Coral and the Terrace Musicians Meow, Chansey, Bear Apprentice, and Burning Bug Meow.”

"Most importantly, it's Su Yimiao who introduced me to so many friends!"

Lucao counted the cat's paws, her eyes shining brightly.

Su Yi squatted down, patted the cat's head, and smiled, "So be expectant of your future travels and adventures!"

"Meow!"

Lucao waved her cat paw and gave Su Yi a high five with a smile.

“You two have such a good relationship,” Onio exclaimed.

Seeing this heartwarming scene, Cai Dou couldn't help but smile.

"Meow~ Onio, can you be Luca's friend, meow?" Luca turned her head and looked at Onio with her big, watery eyes.

"Sure." Seeing the adorable cat looking at him with expectant eyes, the usually introverted and shy Onio nodded without hesitation.

"Meow~ I've made another friend, meow!" Lucao happily spun around.

"Gongmen City, we have arrived." At that moment, the train's announcement came over the loudspeaker.

"Arrived."

Su Yi stood up and said with a smile, "It has been a wonderful journey, but I'm sorry to have bothered you, Onio."

It's likely that Onio rode the Ghost Train because he was afraid of being stared at and crowded places. Only when he was with Ghost-type Pokémon did he feel more at ease.

"No, it's nothing. I'm happy that I not only made friends but also helped others learn more about Ghost-type Pokémon," Onio quickly replied.

"So you became the Ghost-type Gym Leader to help people understand and accept Ghost-type Pokémon more? That's really impressive," Su Yi praised sincerely.

Despite being introverted and timid, and afraid of being stared at, she became a Gym Leader in the public eye so that everyone could understand the charm of Ghost-type Pokémon.

It can be said that Onio overcame many difficulties to get to where he is today.

"It's not...not as good as you say," Onio said shyly, a genuine smile appearing on his face beneath the mask.

A happy expression.

While marveling at the wonders of the Pokémon world, Su Yi and his companions stepped out of the carriage and left the ghost train.

Just then, a rusty, broken scabbard cautiously emerged from behind the car door and floated onto the table where the Pokémon had been eating dessert.

At this moment, several Ghost-type Pokémon also floated out, happily eating the desserts that Su Yi had deliberately left behind.

"Ding-dong." The scabbard used its ribbon to pick up one, took a bite, and then let out a happy little ding-dong.

"The train is about to depart," the announcement came over the loudspeaker.

"Ding!" The sword sheath paused for a moment, then quickly finished the dessert on the ribbon as if it had made up its mind, and ran off the ghost train.

The single sword sheath hurriedly floated out of the ghost train platform and arrived at the Gongmen City Station.

This left the sword sheath dumbfounded.

The spacious waiting hall was empty, with only a few office workers sitting in their seats and a few Pokémon wandering around aimlessly.

"Ding-dong!" Du Jianshe hurriedly ran out of the station and arrived in the urban area of ​​Gongmen City.

"A sound!?" The sword sheath was completely dumbfounded.

Under the moonlight, the city was nothing like the darkness and silence of the suburbs; instead, it was filled with colorful neon lights and dazzling billboards.

The roads were bustling with cars, and the streets were teeming with people.

At night, Gongmen City appears even more bustling against the backdrop of darkness.

"Clang." The sword sheath looked left and right, but could no longer find that person.

Amidst the crowds and bustling traffic, the little guy lost his way.

This is completely different from what it expected.

"Sing!" The single sword sheath rang out resolutely, choosing a direction to drift away on its own.

"Onio, you're here to watch the exhibition match too, right?" Su Yi casually chatted as they walked down the street.

"Yes, yes, but I can go by myself. I won't bother you." Onio shrank back, looking a little uncomfortable with the crowd.

"Let's go together, what's there to be afraid of?" Su Yi patted Onio on the shoulder.

"Let's forget about it. I don't like crowded places. I'm afraid of being recognized," Onio said, adjusting his mask.

Su Yi stroked his chin and said, "I have a plan."

"?"

"You see, you usually wear a mask, right? Very few people have seen your real face."

“Yes, yes.” Onio nodded, but wondered what Su Yi was going to say.

"Then why not take off the iconic mask? That way people won't recognize Onio," Su Yi grinned, giving a thumbs up.

"Meow!" Lucao imitated her.

"That seems to make sense." Cai Dou frowned in thought, finding this shift in perspective quite ingenious.

"It seems so...no...that's not right! Oh dear, what's wrong with it?" Onio felt something was off, but in his haste, he couldn't find any flaws.

Su Yi chuckled inwardly.

In fact, Onio wore a mask because he was timid and cowardly and afraid of being seen by others. It had nothing to do with whether others recognized him or not.

I've always had social anxiety.

Don't wait any longer, the rest will be made up later. I've been working overtime lately.

Chapter 100 Gathering Under the Moonlight

Under the cover of night, Su Yi and his group arrived at the hotel and checked in.

Onio sat on the bed in his private room, thinking that he could finally be alone for a while; he had clearly talked too much today.

Hurry!

"Who is it?" Onio exclaimed in surprise.

"It's me, Su Yi." Su Yi's voice came from outside the door.

"Shouldn't we be resting?" Onio opened the door and saw Su Yi smiling as he carried a large bag.

"It's only nine o'clock! I think the rooftop of this hotel is quite spacious. Let's go to the rooftop for a barbecue!" Su Yi said with a grin.

Behind him, Cai Dou carried a bag of drinks and desserts, looking somewhat eager to try them.

"Let's... forget it." Feeling Su Yi's enthusiasm, Onio replied somewhat shyly.

“There’s no one else upstairs. Just like you wanted me to experience the charm of Ghost-type Pokémon, this time let me show you the charm of parties and barbecues!” Su Yi said, pulling Onio up to the rooftop.

"Here you go, take it, you can take anything." Su Yi handed a large bag of snacks to Onio.

"Thank you so much," Onio said gratefully, also touched by Su Yi's enthusiasm.

clang!

Su Yi carried out the barbecue set, while Lu Cao laid out various barbecue utensils.

“No one knows how to grill meat better than a hunter.” Su Yi made a gesture, then began grilling the various New World specialty meats he had prepared on the grill.

Watching Su Yi humming a song and working seamlessly with Lu Cao to prepare various barbecue items under the moonlight, Cai Dou took a sip of her drink and felt that this was the most relaxed and happy time she had experienced in recent years.

“Mr. Su Yi, you seem to be having a lot of fun,” Onio said softly. From playing hide-and-seek with Pokémon to having a barbecue under the moonlight, he always seemed carefree.