Trainer? I'm just an ordinary hot spring owner.

After hearing the sound of humans coming out to look for her, she could only quickly hide in the bushes and pray that humans would not find her.

Otherwise, I will be driven away again...

When she was illuminated by the human's beam of light, Erguiyan felt extremely sad. She covered her head, afraid to hear those vicious insults and afraid to see the expressions of fear, anger, and disgust on the human's face.

She covered her face and ears, not wanting to listen or look, and if a stone was thrown at her, she would run away!

Erguiyan thought so.

However, contrary to Ergui's expectations, he did not feel the pain of the stone hitting him. Instead, when he looked up, he saw a face that was tense and seemed to be a little concerned.

This human didn't call her a ghost, nor did he throw stones at her, nor did he run away in fear. He was talking to her. Erguiyan didn't even hear what he said in the first round. She was just... a little surprised.

He...isn't afraid of himself?

The human was talking again, and Erguiyan perked up, determined to hear clearly what the human said this time.

I heard it clearly, he was saying, let yourself eat delicious cherry fruits.

Ergui almost thought he had misheard. How long had it been? Being treated so kindly like this? Ever since...

The human stretched out his hand towards her. Erguiyan was a little hesitant. She didn't dare to go forward. She was afraid that all this was just a dream. She was afraid that if she touched that human, she would wake up from the terror cave and face the dark terror cave and the cave wall with many memories engraved on it again.

Fortunately, she touched the cherry fruit and also touched Jiang Cheng's hand.

Such warm hands, just like the huge bonfire lit during the celebration, warming the heart.

She held the cherry fruit, and the heavy feel of it told her that all this was real, this was not a dream.

But she didn't dare to eat the cherry fruit in her hand as the human said.

Erguiyan adjusted his mask, double-checking that he had secured it.

I am not disliked because of my beautiful mask. I must wear it well. If...if this human sees what I look like under the mask...

Then....he will definitely hate himself like everyone else!

That's what she thought in her little head.

Because of gaining, we are more afraid of losing.

Chapter 99: The Face Under the Mask

The Pokémon in front of him seemed to take his mask very seriously.

Jiang Cheng thought to himself as he looked at the little guy in front of him, who took the cherry fruit from his hand, but did not eat it but just held up his huge mask.

With this thought in mind, Jiang Cheng began to observe the mask worn on the Pokémon in front of him.

The mask is very big, almost taking up half the size of the little guy's body. After putting on the mask, the little guy looks like a big head with two legs growing under it. The pupils and forehead of the mask, as well as the positions of the emerald green beard extending on both sides, are all inlaid with very dazzling crystals, which looks very beautiful.

The style of the mask is a laughing ghost face, which can be regarded as a classic Japanese mask. It is a bit similar to the identity mask in mythological performances. Once put on, the identity will be revealed.

Is it because Erguiyan has been wearing this mask that people mistake him for a ghost?

Jiang Cheng thought so.

When I checked it with the system, I only got one line of information: [Green Grass Mask: A Grass Mask Containing Incredible Power]

With the help of this description, Jiang Cheng thought of the three special masks in the reward list: the stove mask, the well mask, and the foundation stone mask.

According to this naming rule, they should represent the fire, water, and rock elements respectively, and these three masks should all belong to Eruption.

Perhaps, Uruk-O is like Eevee, and can evolve into evolved forms with different attributes using different masks?

Putting these questions aside, Jiang Cheng looked at Ergui's appearance and said gently: "This is my hot spring hall, a place that belongs to me alone. Ergui doesn't have to be afraid. No one here will take your mask. You can take it off and eat without worry."

This little guy was holding on to his mask and refused to eat. It was obvious that he valued the mask very much. Jiang Cheng could only try his best to reduce his vigilance.

"If you really feel embarrassed, I can leave first. Would it be better if you eat by yourself?"

"Bo...Boni-ao!!" Upon hearing that Jiang Cheng was about to leave, Ergui's body, which was originally holding the mask, suddenly trembled and he shook his head in panic.

stay!

Jiang Cheng seemed to hear her say this.

So clingy?

Jiang Cheng was a little surprised. The Pokémon, which had always been regarded as a demon and expelled by humans, turned out to have such a clingy personality?

And he chose cherry fruit over peach fruit. If he likes spicy food...could it be that he is afraid of loneliness?

Jiang Cheng's face turned a little ugly when he thought of this. If that was the case... then, her previous life as a person who was hated by humans was... a little too cruel.

Erguiliang was in a dilemma. She was afraid that Jiang Cheng would see her without the mask and would dislike or even hate her. She was also afraid that Jiang Cheng would leave here to take care of her and leave her alone. She struggled with this inner desire for a long time. Finally, the fear of loneliness overcame her worries about the future. Erguiliang tentatively took off her mask slowly and put the cherry fruit into her mouth.

The face-obsessed Jiang Cheng was struck again.

I thought that this elf's voice was invincible, but after seeing its face, I realized that I was still a little young.

The small round face under the black cloak looked like a plump little orange. The eyes with star patterns were secretly glancing at Jiang Cheng's reaction. The small mouth was slightly open, and the two canine teeth added a touch of mischief to the face.

Isn't this too cute! ! ?

How can there be such a cute Pokémon as Eruption? !

Of course, I don’t mean to say that Flutter Hair is not cute. Flutter Hair is also the cutest in the world. It’s just that each elf is cute in different ways…

Eruption is really that kind of person, that kind of person...

This shy expression, the small round body, the human-like appearance and body shape...

She really is that special one.

In short, it is very cute!

Why is such a cute Pokémon regarded as a demon?

What the hell is Beishang Township? Are all the people there blind?

Is there any aesthetic sense? Is there any eye?

You despise me for looking like this, but instead you worship that weird-looking dog and wish for more monkeys?

The Wish-Enhancing Ape looks like the Shrinking James, and the Good Dog is even more heavyweight. According to legend, these three elves were all beaten to death by the Evil Spirit and Yi Dashan. They lost in all aspects from appearance to strength.

How can this be? This is... not true, man?

He doesn't understand.

As for saying that this is a dangerous evil ghost, Jiang Cheng was the first to disagree. How could such a polite, clingy, and cute Pokémon endanger humans?

Someone must have framed them maliciously! As for the fact that Gouzan Gouyuan Zengyuan and the others were beaten to death... well... leaving aside the facts, are they not at fault?

Although as a biologist, his professional ethics tells him that he must never define a creature by its appearance, let alone impose human values ​​on it, but to be honest, as a Pokémon, she is too supermodel!

Jiang Cheng was completely unaware that his heart had already drifted to the Arctic Ocean. With an auntie's smile on his face, he watched Erguiyan silently eating cherry fruits.

"Eat more. If it's not enough, I have more..."

"Boni ah..."

"You must be very hungry, right? By the way, do you want some cake? Do you want to go to the house? There are some delicious cakes there. Can I take you there?"

Jiang Cheng felt like a perverted middle-aged man who tricked a little girl into looking at goldfish.

The expected look of disgust did not appear, nor even an expression of fear. The human in front of him just looked at him gently. After he took off the mask, he seemed... to have become even gentler?

The taste of cherry fruit made Erguiliang involuntarily imagine a figure in his mind. The man's face was a little blurry, but even he was scared when he saw himself for the first time.

"Ergui, listen to me... In the future, you will definitely meet a human being who is not afraid of you like me, and even loves you... He will accompany you, watch the festival with you, and eat delicious cherry fruits with you. You can live happily among humans together, and you don't have to hide in the mountains like me..."

"He will treat you well, just like his own family, so try your best to live on, even if you have to endure loneliness. Believe me, that person... will definitely show up."

Involuntarily, Erguiliang recalled these words in his mind. The figure lying in a pool of blood in the cave, talking to him slowly, and the boy in front of him, who was bending his body, kneeling and looking at him tenderly, seemed to overlap together.

"Boni ah..."

Chapter 100: Make a Bet

The sudden situation made Jiang Cheng a little at a loss. How could he cry after eating a fruit?

Just say you can’t give me cherry fruit!

"What's wrong... Yes, yes, the cherry fruit doesn't taste good? It's okay, I'll change it for you...?"

Jiang Cheng comforted her somewhat helplessly.

Even Zhenyifa lost his guard when he saw Erguiyan's appearance. He was just a crying little kid and had no value as an enemy... Lady Zhenyifa doesn't know how to comfort people, so let me comfort her.

I’m so sleepy. When can I go to bed?

"Boniao..." Little Ergui shook his head, wiped away his tears, and ate another one.

Cherry berries are delicious, but for Erguilang at this moment, the most delicious thing is not the cherry berries.

It is a reality as sweet as a dream.

Erguiyan didn't know why he was crying. He didn't cry when he was driven away by humans, nor did he cry when he watched humans holding a celebration but didn't dare to go in and could only watch silently on the mountain, nor did he cry when he was misunderstood, misunderstood, and hit by stones.

But, a word of concern from the person in front of her seemed to be a thousand times more painful than the stones hitting her body. Suddenly, she couldn't bear it anymore. All the grievances of the past seemed to come up suddenly, and she couldn't control it at all.

Ermione's cries became louder and louder, so much so that Liliae and Mamane were woken up, and they put on their clothes and came out to check what was going on.

"Jiang Cheng...what was that voice just now..." Lilia asked Jiang Cheng with sleepy eyes.

Seeing the person coming, Ergui ran to hide behind Jiang Cheng sobbing, trying to shrink his body so as not to be seen by Liliae and the others.

Despite being hit by the sudden happiness, Uruk-York was still a sober Pokémon. She knew that Jiang Cheng alone could not represent all humans and that other humans might still hate her. Her body's subconscious reaction made her find Jiang Cheng, whom she trusted more.

[Evil Spirit's favorability towards you has reached 40. You can view his profile now.]

(Based on the fact that the game protagonist can capture the enemy by helping him find all three masks, I set this value. It shouldn’t be too outrageous, right?)

Jiang Cheng was stunned for a moment, but did not click it. Instead, he explained to Lilia: "I found this lost child and brought her here to let her eat something... Maybe she was a little scared, so her emotions were a little out of control. Sorry, did I wake you up?"

"Ah! So that's how it is... Do you need help?" Liliae came forward with concern.

"It's okay, I'll take care of it. Liliae will be a little uncomfortable with Pokémon, right?"

Hearing Jiang Cheng's caring words, Liliae stopped her steps and said, "Um... you are right, then leave it to you, Jiang Cheng." After saying that, she felt that this was very irresponsible, so she asked, "Really... it's okay?"

"Of course, don't worry."

Jiang Cheng had always given Liliae the impression of being very reliable, and since she did know a little about Pokémon... Liliae followed his advice and prepared to leave.

This made Erguilang, who was hiding behind Jiang Cheng, shrink his body even smaller.

As expected.....that's the case...

I am not liked by humans...

Jiang Cheng turned his head and saw Eruption's expression. He knew that the other party must have misunderstood, so he quickly squatted down and explained: "The little friend just now is called Liliae. She is my good friend. Does Eruption know? In fact, when she was a child, she was attacked by a very vicious Pokémon!"

"Boni!" A nervous expression immediately appeared on the little guy's face, and he didn't even care about being sad.

What a kind little guy! He is obviously very sad, but he still worries about the situation of others when he hears that others are in danger.

"It was very dangerous, wasn't it? The situation at that time was really, really dangerous. Fortunately, someone arrived in time and rescued Liliae from the Pokémon, so she escaped."

"Boniao..." Erguiyan breathed a sigh of relief.

"However, although Liliae escaped, she also contracted a very serious disease. As long as she comes into contact with Pokémon again, she will feel extremely scared. That's why you see that she has been staying away from us just now."

"Boni-ao..." Erguiyan looked worriedly in the direction where Liliae left, with her little hands clasped together in a tangle.

"So, we should help her, right? I think a cute Pokémon like Uruk-chan will definitely be able to cure Liliae's illness."

"Boni?" Ergui, who originally wanted to continue responding, was stunned for a moment, and looked at Jiang Cheng in disbelief, his little mouth slightly opened in surprise, and his two starry eyes were wide open.

Cute? Me?