Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

Lillie's complexion changed rapidly, from the paleness that had been slowly returning to normal to a red like a wound that had been struck.

It's not a shy red, but a red that's a mixture of embarrassment, shame, and some other indescribable emotion.

Her eyes were slightly sore, and her eyelashes trembled twice.

He suddenly bent forward and gave a deep bow.

“No, no, no action!”

Ash was startled by this unexpected gift.

He paused for a moment, then quickly waved his hand.

"I don't understand why you're apologizing to me..."

"But I was just asking out of curiosity."

Lillie straightened up.

Her face was still red, from her cheekbones all the way to her ears, and even her neck was tinged with a light pink.

She lowered her head, not daring to look Xiaozhi in the eye, her gaze fixed on the small patch of grass in front of her shoes.

"I...I don't know how to explain it..."

"But, but it really is!"

When I was a child, I was fine and could play with Pokémon.

But then one day it suddenly started like this: I can't even get close to Pokémon, let alone touch them.

Xiao Zhi looked at her, his brows furrowing slightly.

His gaze fell on Lillie.

Judging from the explosive power and coordination shown in that dodge move, he doesn't seem like a weak individual at all.

"But you're so physically fit, how come you're afraid of Pokémon?"

Xiao Zhi asked.

"How come he's in such good physical condition?"

Hearing Ash repeat it twice, Lillie's face turned even redder than before.

The red color burned down her cheeks to the tips of her ears, then to her neck, and finally to her collarbone.

She felt like she was burning up, and even her breathing became a little rapid.

"I'm so sorry!"

Another 90-degree bow.

"I...I don't know why this is happening."

"I know rationally that they won't hurt me. Mr. Mime just wanted to pour me a glass of water, and Krabby and Bulbasaur didn't mean me any harm..."

"But……"

Her breathing quickened for a moment.

"But as soon as I get close to them, my body starts to move first, my heart suddenly races, my hands and feet get cold, my back sweats, and then... then..."

She couldn't continue, and just helplessly clutched the hem of her clothes.

"Pikachu?"

Pikachu, not hearing its own name called, poked its head out.

It tilted its little head, its two ears were higher or lower than each other, and its eyes were full of doubt.

What about the mice?

Lillie shrank back, moving closer to Ash. She glanced cautiously at Pikachu.

"Pikachu is too... too... um!"

She pondered for a long time, and finally just nodded vigorously.

Pikachu: "?"

What does "Hmm!" mean?

Ash reacted quickly and stopped Pikachu from going forward.

His large hand gripped Pikachu's forehead, firmly pinning it to the spot.

"Alright, alright, stop fooling around."

Pikachu's head was being pressed down, and it made a dissatisfied "Pikachu" sound.

Ash didn't let go, but turned to look at Lillie, signaling her to continue.

"I...I don't know why."

"But... as soon as I get close to a Pokémon, it's like I'm approaching some kind of terrifying thing. My body gets scared on its own and doesn't listen to me at all."

She pressed her fingers to her chest, feeling her heartbeat steady.

“It’s clearly very clear here…”

There was silence for a few seconds.

After listening, Xiao Zhi didn't show any mocking expression, nor did he show any impatience like "What's there to be afraid of?"

He listened attentively, his furrowed brows relaxing, and then turning into a thoughtful expression.

He lowered his eyes, as if thinking of something.

Then--

"Snapped."

He clapped his hands together and gave a pat.

Lillie was startled by the clapping and looked up at him.

Xiao Zhi nodded.

"It's decided!"

He extended his right hand and gave Lillie a thumbs up.

"Since you helped me get the Z-Crystal and the bracelet from Alola, I'll help you back!"

"Don't worry, bro!" Ash patted Lillie on the shoulder. "I'll definitely help you with this!"

As hospitable people from Northeast China, being public-spirited and righteous is ingrained in their bones!

Not a single problem can get them out of Kanto unscathed!

222. Brilliant!

Hearing such righteous and straightforward words, Lillie was completely stunned.

"Thank you."

She subconsciously said thank you, but then her eyes darkened and her voice lowered.

"But...but it's no use..."

To be honest, she has tried it many times.

Not to mention doctors in Alora, she also visited many renowned doctors from other regions.

Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh... Whenever my brother hears of an expert who specializes in treating "Pokémon phobia," he immediately arranges a trip for them.

Moreover, given her family's circumstances, they are quite wealthy in Alora, running a sizable business and having a prominent reputation; money has never been a problem for them.

Even so, there was no sign of improvement in his condition.

Every attempt, made with hope, ended in deeper despair.

"Don't worry!" Xiao Zhi patted his chest. "Besides, your condition is easy to treat!"

"My heart races, my hands and feet get cold, and my back sweats..."

Ash asserted, listing Lillie's symptoms.

"...This isn't fear; it's your genes telling you that you want to fight!"

All of this is caused by adrenaline!

"Is that so?"

Lillie tilted her head, feeling that something was amiss.

That's exactly right!

Xiao Zhi waved his hand.

"So all you need to do is exercise regularly!"

"As long as you gradually come into contact with it and slowly get used to it, you can control the beast inside you!"

“Desensitization training, huh?” Lillie shook her head. “I’ve tried it, but…”

Her voice grew softer and softer.

"no?"

Ash looked surprised.

The beast inside this person's body is incredibly powerful?!

“Well, it’s not that it’s impossible, but the problem is…” Lillie hesitated to say it, “…my physical condition.”

"Each time the desensitization training goes on to a certain point, when it's almost at its limit, the body will react completely out of control..."

Xiao Zhi touched his chin thoughtfully.

"Hmm... 3F reaction?"

Recalling a term he had once seen in a researcher's paper, he casually asked a question.

Lillie froze for a moment, then nodded.