Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

"Yes, that's the strangest part."

Joey chimed in.

"Witnesses said that its dragon breath was incredibly powerful, and its throwing was also tricky and ruthless... completely exceeding the theoretical scope that its form should be."

"This is one of the reasons why it is so difficult to deal with."

45. Could this person be a superhuman?!

The story was over, and the Pokémon Center was silent.

“Abandoning one’s Pokémon…that does happen.”

Xiao Gang's deep voice broke the silence.

He crossed his arms, his brows furrowed, and an unusual solemnity settled over his usually gentle face.

"Some trainers who call themselves 'strength-oriented' will capture a large number of the same type of Pokémon, keeping only the one that is supposedly the strongest, and releasing the rest."

He paused.

"But at least, everyone parted amicably."

Some more discerning trainers will even offer some compensation for emotional distress, showing they won't be ruthless in losing the ball.

"Letting Pokémon wait here like this, giving them hope only to ignore it..."

Xiao Gang didn't finish his sentence, but the expression on his face said it all.

"This is absolutely outrageous!"

Xiao Zhi suddenly threw a punch, about to land it.

"Pickup!"

With lightning speed, Pikachu pounced over and hugged his arm tightly with its tiny hands.

You dare not hit it!

This time it went down.

With Ash's usual strength, the ground of the Pokémon Center would probably crack and the building would shake violently!

"Humph!"

I was afraid of accidentally hurting Pikachu.

That punch remained suspended in mid-air.

"Broken in word, devoid of compassion, betraying the trust of Pokémon! This is the kind of person I, Ash, despise the most!"

"I'm going to go and have a go at him right now!"

"Xiao Zhi, wait!" Xiao Xia quickly stopped him. "Don't be impulsive!"

"That happened years ago. In this vast sea of ​​people, where are you going to look for them now?"

"Besides, it's raining so hard outside!"

"Can--"

Xiao Zhi clenched his fists and looked out the window.

Xiao Gang placed his hand on Xiao Zhi's shoulder with a steady and firm touch.

"Xiaoxia is right. Anger doesn't solve problems; it might even put yourself... well, others in danger."

With Xiaozhi's personal bravery, he has no worries about his safety at all.

The real worry is which unlucky soul might run into Ash.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhi's shoulders relaxed, but the frown between his brows remained.

There was silence for a moment.

They all silently turned their gaze to the window, watching the continuous raindrops draw winding streaks on the glass.

"Miss Joey, when will this rain... stop?"

"The rain in the mountains is unpredictable."

Joey shook her head gently, her face displaying professional gentleness, yet unable to conceal a hint of helplessness towards the weather.

She gazed at the misty mountain scenery outside the window.

"Sometimes it looks like it's about to stop, but then a gust of wind comes and it can rain for half a day again."

"Luck~"

Chansey nodded vigorously beside him, his face full of agreement.

"Look at the sky, it's already afternoon. I think you shouldn't leave today."

“The mountain roads are slippery when it rains, the fog in the forest is heavy and visibility is poor, and the rocky sections are even more prone to slipping and accidents.”

"Why don't we rest here for the night?"

Her tone was earnest.

"Wait until the rain has completely stopped and the mountain roads are a little drier before setting off."

"Safety comes first. Our center has enough rooms and hot food."

......

The torrential rain gradually subsided by evening, turning into a light drizzle, and finally stopped completely after nightfall.

After a night's rest, the morning air was exceptionally fresh.

Sunlight pierced through the thin morning mist, gently illuminating the mountains and forests.

The entire mountain road seemed to have been carefully washed, exuding the clean scent unique to soil and plants.

Ash, Misty, and Brock packed their things and made sure all the Poké Balls were hanging on their waists.

Say goodbye to Nurse Joy and Chansey at the entrance of the Pokémon Center.

"Thank you for taking care of me, Miss Joey!"

Xiaoxia, who serves as the diplomat in the team, said solemnly.

"Take care on your journey and have a pleasant trip."

Miss Joey responded gently, placing her hands folded in front of her.

Chansey happily handed Ash one of the eggs from its pocket.

"Thank you, Chansey!"

Xiao Zhi thanked him.

"Luck!"

"Cough cough!"

Having fully recovered from yesterday's gloomy mood, Xiao Gang cleared his throat, his face regaining some of its usual charm. He looked intently at Miss Joey, his hands unconsciously clasped together.

"Miss Joey, there's something I've wanted to tell you for a long time..."

He took half a step forward, his tone becoming deep and full of emotion.

"I……"

Xiaoxia's eyes suddenly turned serious.

In order to save the team's reputation, she made a quick decision.

"Ash! Use Agility on Brock!"

"okay!"

Ash didn't think much of it after exchanging gifts with Chansey.

He grabbed Xiaogang and sprinted away!

All that remained was the chaotic trailing sound of Xiaogang being dragged through the air.

"I&%……%……!"

He said goodbye to Miss Joey, who was covering her mouth and chuckling, in a rather unserious manner.

The three of them set off on the mountain path again.

The conversation about the little fire dragon they had heard about yesterday continued along the way.

"Sigh, actually they're quite pitiful when you think about it."

Xiaoxia's tone was clearly sympathetic, her brows furrowed as she gazed at the quiet woods on either side of the mountain path.

"Especially that little fire dragon, being abandoned like that... how sad it must have been to become like that."

Women are ultimately emotional.

This applies even to women with flat chests.

“Strong obsessions and pain can sometimes completely change the direction of a life, leading it down a completely different path.”

Xiao Gang, whose face was still pale from being dragged earlier, pondered for a moment.

"But, unusual colors... can they also be formed later in life?"

"Don't let me catch him!"

Xiao Zhi was walking at the front, and upon hearing this, he clenched his fist.

The three of them each spoke their own mind.

As the mountain road wound its way up, we were about to reach a platform covered with lush vegetation.

A faint yet clear sobbing sound drifted on the wind.

However, it attracted the attention of the three of them.

“By…by…”

The sound was coming from beneath a rock ahead.