Pokémon, Ash is going to become a perfect man from now on.

“I will discuss this matter with my subjects… Whatever the outcome, I will give you a definite answer before the fireworks celebration begins tonight.”

"Then I'll just wait for the good news."

The little AI understood Tianxi's concerns; the reason it made its request first was that it didn't want to force the other party.

"Tianci...it should agree, right?" Serena said uncertainly, holding Ash's hand.

"I hope it will agree, then it will be much easier for us to find it." Ash wasn't sure either, but their encounter with Diancie was purely by chance, so even if it didn't agree, there was nothing to regret.

"Hmph, words won't work." Z2 in the backpack finally found an opportunity to mock, "I'll say it again, humans are all treacherous and cunning, Pokémon should be wary of them."

"How am I being deceived if I state my demands upfront?" Ash immediately retorted. "Or should I first protect it, play with it until it's satisfied, and then take advantage of its kindness to seek repayment?"

"You... um!" Z2 was about to say something when a specially made popée was suddenly stuffed into its mouth, instantly stretching its body from 2D to 3D.

Z2 gave the girl who was feeding it a disdainful look, then stopped arguing with Ash and moved around like a silkworm to bask in the sun and digest its food.

Ash could probably guess that whatever Z2 was trying to say, the subtext was the same. He should do his best to help all the Pokémon in the world and never ask for anything in return.

Because Ash is a human, the requirements for him will be very strict.

If it were a Pokémon, even if it just lay in a cave all day doing nothing, Z2 would still think that was justice…

But humans can't do that.

As humans, we must be selfless and value Pokémon's lives more than our own to barely pass the test.

If you have even the slightest selfishness or hesitation, you'll be labeled as selfish and self-serving.

With a formidable enemy at hand, Ash is too lazy to correct Z2's double standards. Anyway, as long as it dares to nitpick, he'll confront it.

Serena has a tougher time, as she always has to act as a peacemaker for them and try all sorts of ways to appease Z2... such as making different kinds of popuffet.

As the guardian of order, Zygarde naturally possesses the sophisticated energy-generating method of photosynthesis, but this does not prevent him from treating eating as a pastime, provided that the food is indeed to his liking.

The minor incident was successfully resolved, and Ash and Z2 resumed their ignoring-each-other dynamic. He and Serena strolled around town for a while, and soon night fell.

Just as the sky was about to be filled with fireworks, Ash finally received a surprise.

"Mr. Ash, Ms. Serena, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." Diancie reappeared with three attendants, and now she was carrying a small satchel.

"Tianxi, what's going on here..." This outfit made Serena guess at something.

"After consulting with my subjects, I have officially decided to join your journey to find Xerneas. I hope you will grant me permission," Diancie said politely, lifting her skirt.

"That's great!" Serena clapped her hands happily and rushed forward to hug Diancie.

She really wanted to travel with such adorable Pokémon, and she was especially happy for Ash.

"Thank you very much," Xiao Zhi said gratefully.

The aid came at just the right time. Xerneas seemed to be deliberately hiding its tracks for some unknown reason, so Ash could only grope his way towards the Oriannes Forest.

With Diancie's guidance, they can definitely avoid many detours.

“You don’t need to be so polite. This is actually what I need as well.” Diancie politely shook her head. “In my country, there is a sacred diamond that maintains the stability of the nation. Its energy will probably be exhausted in a few years. But with my current abilities, I cannot reshape the sacred diamond. I must rely on Xerneas’s fairy aura to enhance its power.”

Rather than scrambling at the last minute, it's better to take this opportunity to prepare for the future and let Princess Tianxi go out and gain some experience... This was the conclusion reached by the ministers of the Diamond Kingdom after discussion.

The reason they were willing to trust Ash was thanks to the Diamond Kingdom's vast intelligence network.

"Also, please forgive my previous disrespect... I had no idea that Mr. Ash was actually the savior of humanity."

The Crimson Star, hailing from Pallet Town, turned the tide in Osaka as a senior investigator and quelled a world-threatening disaster in the Orange Islands.

Ash's various exploits since his debut have been widely circulated in many regions, and in Kalos, they have become a household name, with some even being heard about in the Diamond Kingdom.

Efforts such as protecting Pokémon and maintaining nature are not only celebrated among humans, but also within the Pokémon community itself.

For example, on the island of Asia, the aquatic Pokémon that Ash saved directly or indirectly would spread his name when they migrated.

When someone takes the act of 'protecting the world' to its extreme, the trust that life on earth places in them transcends racial boundaries.

(This human...) Z2 was deeply moved at that moment... although it was unwilling to admit it now.

"Anyway, please take care of me." As the sky above Avignon Town was filled with dazzling fireworks, Ash smiled and extended his hand to Diancie.

"Please take care of me, Mr. Satoshi," Diancie replied in a very ladylike manner.

“That makes everyone happy, right?” Serena said happily. “However, while this way of communicating is very polite, it’s not very convenient… Diancie, could you just call us by our names?”

"Serena, and Ash... is that right?" Diancie asked uncertainly.

"That's it. We'll be traveling together from now on, so just relax and be casual," Ash said with a smile.

“Partners…that’s a great word.” Diancie’s eyes lit up. “Then I’ll grant you two special permission to become my and the little diamonds’ partners.”

The fireworks display reached its climax at this moment, seemingly celebrating the arrival of the new partner.

Chapter 805 The Cocoon of Destruction, After the Bloodbath... A Meteor Descends!

The next morning, Ash and his friends embarked on their journey to find Xerneas once again.

With Diancie and three Scattershot added, and considering that their hopping around would be inconvenient for them to travel, Ash decided to bring in the veteran actors...

These are the large wooden rafts we used when traveling through the capital.

Circle Bear: You're so high and mighty...

"Don't be so resistant. I've always felt that among all the Pokémon, only you can shoulder this responsibility." Ash patted Ursaring's arm, constantly encouraging it.

The familiar chicken soup, the familiar taste—and so, Circle Bear relived that afternoon's run under the setting sun…

The giant bear charged wildly, moving at lightning speed!

"Ash's partner is amazing, he runs so steadily." Diancie exclaimed in amazement as she felt the strong wind rushing towards her.

"Dianci is amazing too, she can help us determine the direction to go." Serena was also surprised, she didn't expect that Diancie could actually find Xerneas's location.

“Xerneas’s fairy aura lingers along the way; we’re sure to find it,” Diancie said confidently.

"Yes, and then everyone's expectations will be met." Ash nodded with a smile.

The circle bear was incredibly fast. This giant bear was already used to long-distance raids. Guided by Diancie, it hardly made any turns along the way, completely trampling the towering mountains under its feet.

However, it was impractical to make it cross waterways, so when crossing a huge river, Ash replaced it with Lapras.

Sitting steadily on the back shell, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the river as you ride the dragon and cut through the waves, and feel the coolness of the splashing water droplets on your face.

These were all rare experiences for Diancie, leaving her completely overwhelmed.

After landing back ashore, Ash and his friends arrived in Seastone City, a metropolis where all sorts of tall buildings could be seen everywhere.

In the city, there are even tracks built specifically for armored rhinoceros racing.

“This place is even bigger than the previous town of Avignon, and many places are very beautiful.” Looking around, Tianxi’s eyes couldn’t take it all in; everything she saw seemed incredibly new and exciting.

"I heard there's a big department store in Haishiru City. Would you like to go shopping with me, Tianxi?" Serena suggested, pulling Tianxi's hand. Her bright eyes betrayed her true feelings.

I just wanted to drag my best friend along for a shopping spree!

"Your Highness, you bear a heavy responsibility," a tiny diamond popped out to remind you, "and Master Ash's schedule is also very tight..."

"It's alright." Xiao Zhi smiled and shook his head. "No matter how anxious you are, it's always necessary to relax a bit. Besides, Diancie saved us a lot of time, so we can go shopping and take a break."

"Let's go~" Serena had been waiting for Ash to say this, and excitedly pulled Diancie onto the field.

"This place looks so magnificent, is it someone's castle?" Looking at the huge shopping mall, Tianxi thought she had come to someone's private territory.

"This is a shopping mall! We can shop to our hearts' content, it's really fun!" Serena said eagerly.

"A shopping mall... well, then I'll allow everyone to shop together." Diancie tilted her head and thought for a moment, then gave her approval in a cute princess style.

Serena, however, could no longer wait and immediately led Diancie to the dazzling array of clothes and bags.

"Your Highness..." "This is truly improper."

As the two girls continued to put on their clothes, the few small diamonds accompanying them couldn't help but frown.

"Let it relax a bit. As its subjects, don't you want to see your princess happy and joyful?"

Well, Ash felt his persuasive skills were getting better and better; at least a few Diamond Shards had already fallen for it.

The princess's happiness is paramount; in the face of Diancie's innocent smile, all behaviors deemed impolite can be overlooked.

"You can go and browse around too. Let me know if there's anything you want to buy." Xiao Zhi thought for a moment, then found a secluded spot and let his wife out as well.

"You...you want me to go shopping?" Lusamine clearly doubted that she had misheard. Being a prisoner was already a privilege of being fed and housed, but this kind of treatment was unacceptable.

"You bastard, you don't actually want me to wear some weird stuff, do you?" Based on Ash's reputation in certain areas, Lusamine really doubted his motives.

This kid in front of me isn't just anyone; he dares to flirt with legendary Pokémon that are tens of thousands or even hundreds of millions of years old. I may be over forty, but what if he has a taste for that kind of thing...?

"Madam, can you please disappear from my sight right now?" Xiao Zhi twitched his lips speechlessly.

Just by looking at the woman's expression, he knew that she was definitely talking about him behind his back, and probably not in a good way.

To be honest, Rosamund looks way younger than forty; she doesn't even look like she's still charming. "Graceful and elegant" would be a more fitting description.

If she were to do something like dress-up... cough, I'm getting off-topic.

Taking advantage of the opportunity to rest at the 'husband storage area'—which is actually a bench in the mall—Xiao Zhi briefly considered what to do next.

According to Diancie, Seastone City is very close to Orianth Forest, and Xernias should be there.

Ash felt there was no problem with meeting it... the problem was Yveltal!