This elf world is a bit strange

"Machi~"

As soon as the door opened, the dream demon, who had obviously been waiting for a long time, immediately jumped into Firio's arms.

"I'll play with you later. I've been busy all day and I'm all sweaty. I'm afraid the smell is not very pleasant. I'm going to take a shower first." Filio touched the little head of the dream demon and walked towards the bathroom while taking off his shoes. "How was your play with Korni today? Did you say hello to Grandpa Kokobul?"

"Madge! Madge!"

The little dream demon grabbed the clothes in front of Philio, his eyes full of attachment, and kept calling out.

"It would have been a good game if it hadn't pestered me to go home halfway through the game."

As they were being intimate, a young girl's energetic voice came from the living room. When they got closer, they saw Kornie eating snacks and drinking coffee, just like she was at home. No, to be exact, she was much more comfortable than at home. Her mother Judith was preparing dinner with a smile on her face.

Seeing Firio, she quickly winked at him and said, "Go take a shower first. Korni will stay at our house for dinner today. Your father will be back soon."

Firion nodded: "Oh, okay mom, wait for me a moment, Korni. Thank you for bringing the little dream demon back today!"

Chapter 9: The Vigorous Girl Korni

At the dinner table, Corny and Philio sat side by side, and opposite them sat Kamal and Judith.

The Pokémon that Kornie was with also naturally found their own places to eat, and it was obvious that this was not the first time they came to eat for free.

"Filio, today the little dream demon showed off to me... um... to me for a long time, but I didn't fully understand it. Did it learn something new? Aunt Judith, your cooking skills are getting better and better! I want to eat some later!"

While eating with big mouthfuls, Korni asked Firio beside her with some curiosity. Halfway through her words, she choked.

"Madge!"

The dream demon, who was concentrating on eating, didn't even swallow the elf food in his mouth. With food residues still at the corners of his mouth, he floated into the air and proudly showed off to Kamal and Korni.

"Let's talk after dinner, both of you. We were practicing meditation this morning, and it has shown some effect, but it will probably take a few days. For safety reasons, we are only practicing in the Mambo Training Gym now."

Filio had no intention of hiding anything from this good friend who often visited his home, and he told her the situation in just a few words.

"Meditation? That thing is quite expensive, don't you have the money to buy it? Some time ago I asked you if you wanted to learn the training methods of our gym, but you insisted on pretending to be rich!"

After hearing this, Korni was a little surprised and put down the spoon in her hand. Of course, she could see that Kamal didn't know about this either, and for a moment she couldn't figure out where Filio's money came from.

Korni knew how much money the dream demon spent in a month. How could Filio, who never blinked an eye when spending money on the little dream demon, save so much money quietly? It was impossible.

Firion replied calmly, "Well, Senior Naz gave me the training manual last night, and then lent me two million Alliance coins to buy five spirit seeds."

"Nazi...senpai?!" Korni's voice suddenly increased, "Did you see that old woman? It's impossible that you would go to her concert and fan meeting?"

As he spoke, he glanced suspiciously at Firion, and Lucario, who was eating quietly, raised his head in surprise.

"You still remember my classmate named Ina, right? She and her boyfriend Antoine had to drag me there. Don't I have super powers? I was seen, played an exhibition game, and talked about it afterwards , she pulled me into a group called 'Superpower Research Association', which may be superpower masters and ghost masters from various regions, and maybe some other special ability users, I don't know. In short, because This, so I call her senior, that’s it.”

In the slightly dangerous atmosphere, Firio's wit became even sharper. In just a few words, he made it clear where the misunderstanding might occur.

"Oh, I see." Korni nodded, but still a little worried, she said in a deep voice, "But you have to be careful. Although those people in Kanto have been quite low-key in recent years, especially this Nancy, when she was younger than we are now, she was a senior member of Team Rocket. She is very dangerous."

Filho, who knew the reason, wanted to explain it, but his mother Judith spoke first:

"Filio, what Korni said makes sense. You should be more careful. It's not wrong to be cautious. By the way, how is the little dream demon's meditation going?"

Judith's intentions were very clear. First, she wanted to express her emotional support for Corny, and second, she wanted to help Philio change the subject. It was a well-intentioned move. Kamal, on the other hand, looked calm and didn't care much about it.

"It's going relatively smoothly. I've already performed it successfully once with the help of the spirit seed. The little dream demon is very hardworking, and everyone knows a little about my superpowers, so I can provide some help to the little dream demon. However, after all, it's meditation, which involves mental strength, so I can't be careless. I still have to practice in the training hall. I plan to go to the Mambo training hall these days."

Firion readily followed suit, nodded, and began to introduce the situation of the dream demon practicing meditation.

"Madge!"

The dream demon sat on top of Korni's head with great pride, twisting her body, causing her high ponytail to sway slightly, which was very cute.

"If you want to practice this, why don't you go to a training gym? Come to my house. I have plenty of space. Aren't the protection measures of the Trial Tower much better than that crappy training gym? You usually have a smart mind, but why are you like a wooden lump right now? Am I right, little dream demon?"

Taking the little dream demon off her head and holding it in her arms, Korni looked at Firion with disgust.

"Madge?"

The little dream demon tilted his head and began to act stupid skillfully.

"Well... that's fine, it just disturbs you a little." Having said this, Firio had no reason to refuse, so he nodded and agreed, and then turned to teasing, "Ah, I remember! Some time ago, Grandpa Kokobul asked me to help you with your cultural studies and let you play roller skating less. Is this considered the venue fee?"

A faint pink color appeared on Korni's cheeks. She was obviously a little embarrassed to have her weakness exposed, especially in front of Kamal and Judith.

"You are the one who needs to make up for the academic studies! Grandpa is really annoying. I just don't have much time to study. I can learn everything with a little... a little effort!"

Korni turned her face away, her long golden hair trembling, with a hint of anger and embarrassment.

"Machimachi!"

The little dream demon poked Korni's face with a smile, and before she really got angry, she ran back to Firio's shoulder.

"Korni is indeed very smart, and as the inheritor of super evolution, she also has her own knowledge system. Don't underestimate her, Firion." Kamal, who had been watching the whole conversation, finally spoke up to help Korni out. "Besides, such a straightforward and sunny personality is a great advantage. I like little Korni like this. You are not allowed to bully her."

"Hehe! Uncle Kamal still understands me the best, unlike this guy Firion!" Korni smiled embarrassedly, quickly lowered her head, ate with big mouthfuls, and said incoherently, "Then it's settled, let's come to the Refining Tower tomorrow!"

"Okay, we'll listen to you. Eat slowly. We won't fight you for it. Have you forgotten what Grandpa Kokobul said? Even if it's delicious, you can only eat until you're 80% full. Eat in a polite manner. Oh, sometimes I even wonder if the little dream demon learned the way he eats from you."

Firio found it a little funny and started to complain.

"Madge!"

"Trouble!"

As a result, before he finished his words, the big and the small instantly became close comrades in the trench and launched a counterattack against Firio.

With a precise pinch, it landed on Firion's thigh.

The facehugger flew in his face, blocking his view.

One up and one down, there is a tacit understanding.

At the same time, Lucario, who was eating silently on the other side, quickly stretched out his right hand and poked the itchy spot on Firion's waist.

After a round of combined offensive, Firio's resistance was quickly destroyed.

"Surrender! Surrender! I've already surrendered, stop pinching me, pinch it off!"

“Hehehe, now you know how powerful I am, right? Aunt Judith, I want another bowl. Since Filio wants to be 80% full, don’t give him more!”

"Machi~"

"Luca~"

The victorious Korni asked for more food, and Little Dream Demon and Lucario also joined in the fun.

"Okay, another bowl for everyone. The little ones are still growing, why should they only eat until they are 80% full? They need to eat until they are full, otherwise they will not be weak."

Judith's smile seemed to have a touch more kindness, as if the one who had just been "beaten" was not her son.

"That's right~ Aunt Judith is the best!"

"Machi~"

"Luca~"

Having found a backer, Korni took the lead and the room was filled with joy again.

Kamal could only give Firio a helpless look, and then turned to ask about Korni's well-being.

And Firio also felt the bitterness of King Wusong during the day.

The world is going downhill, and people's hearts are immortal.

Unfortunately, I can only keep these words in my heart.

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"See you tomorrow, Firion!"

At the intersection, the little cucumber wrapped like a small dumpling waved goodbye, and his steps were a little heavy, obviously he was exhausted.

"Wear your helmet and don't fall. Send me a message when you get home. Thank you very much for helping me take care of the little dream demon today."

"I don't want to listen to your nagging. I've had enough of listening to my grandpa nagging at home! Bye~"

Sticking out her tongue and making a cute face, the always happy roller skating girl disappeared in the blink of an eye, and only her high ponytail, which was quite conspicuous under the night sky, could be seen bouncing up and down.

"Really... He's exactly the same as when he was a kid. He doesn't seem to have grown up at all."

Shaking his head, Firio said softly.

"Madge?"

The dream demon flew high up and landed, looking at Firion in confusion.

"Nothing much. What did you do with Cucumber today?"

Holding the little dream demon gently, Firio leaned his forehead forward and lightly touched it with the little guy.

"Madge! MadgeMadge!"

The little dream demon danced with joy, told Filio about her "glorious deeds" in the afternoon with words and gestures, and returned home with him.

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"Little Dream Demon, Little Dream Demon, didn't we say that we were going to the Refining Tower to practice meditation today? Why did you go out to practice all night again?"

The next morning, Firio was furious when he saw the dream demon sleeping on the dirty cushion with two "small quilts" covering himself.

"Machi! Machi...Machi~"

Seeing Firio's angry and helpless expression, the little dream demon first said with confidence that he had only practiced for half the night, and then softened, and finally used his killer move that always worked, hugging his face and acting coquettishly.

[The Dream Demon used the combination skill "Facehugger" (coquettish + playful), which was very effective, and Firion lost his ability to fight. ]

"Forget it, I'll take you to take a bath first. I think you are sensible enough to come back early and have a good sleep."

Firion scratched the red beads on the dream demon's chest in annoyance. There was nothing he could do with this little ancestor. After all, he had rescued and raised the child with his own hands. He couldn't even bear to say a few harsh words to him.

"Machi~"

The little dream demon didn't feel dirty at all, and moved closer to Firion's body and face with a sweet voice.

So, it was another chaotic morning. Firion, who got up early, almost arrived late. After rushing, he finally arrived at the Refining Tower ten minutes before the agreed time.

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"Come on, come on! Don't be so slow like an old man."

Although she was already a young and promising gym leader, Korne was still as happy as a child at this moment. She waved to Firio and hurriedly pulled him home.

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"That old woman's meditation method seems to be quite powerful... Should we say she is worthy of being a psychic?"

Flipping through the booklet that Nancy gave to Firio, although she was reluctant to admit it, Korni realized that this meditation method was indeed more advanced than the inheritance of the Sala Gym. However, she could not admit defeat verbally. She had to lose the battle even if she lost the person.

"In fact, Senior Nazi is only three years older than us, Korni."

After hearing what Korni said, Filio could only sigh at the jealousy of women and give a gentle reminder.

As expected, Korni pretended to be about to cry, and said in a sad voice: "Three years older doesn't mean you're older? I just realized that you, Firion, are so easily bribed. You don't even support me anymore. We've been friends for so many years. I'm sad!"

Filio knew her inside out, so he wouldn't be fooled. He patted her shoulder and said, "No, no, we've been brothers for many years, so how could I not speak for you?"

"I hit you!"

Korni, who was defeated in a second, raised her fist and pretended to hit.

The little Dream Monster on the side kept cheering for the two of them, while Lucario and several other Pokémon looked speechless. They turned around and did their own things, too lazy to pay attention to this pair of friends who had been fighting with each other since childhood.

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"Your superpower is not that great, but sometimes it's a little great. It's pretty weird."

After taking the book that Firio gave her, Little Cucumber couldn't sit still after reading it for a while. She stared at Firio who was helping the little dream demon practice meditation, and complained as soon as it was over.

"Why are you just standing there? ... Can you please go over there and read a book? I'm going to complain when Grandpa Kokobul comes back."

After wiping the sweat from his forehead, Firion lifted the dream demon high up and placed it above his head. Then he turned around and brought out Cocobul to scare Korni.

Unexpectedly, this trick didn't work.

Korni waved her hands indifferently and said, "You are so annoying. Grandpa won't be back for a while! Besides, you are not grateful for having a beautiful girl like me to practice with you and chat with you for free. I really don't know what you are thinking!"

"Machi? Machiヾ(≧▽≦*)o"