This elf world is a bit strange

Seeing the usually kind and amiable neighbors bursting with enthusiasm and joy from the bottom of their hearts, Filio felt waves of warmth flowing into his heart. His dormant spiritual power trembled slightly and merged into it bit by bit.

Looking at the trophy not far away from him, his excitement, which had calmed down, became excited again.

My student days have become more complete because of it.

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"I knew you could do it!"

Muriel, who hadn't slept all night but was still energetic, led all the teachers and students in the school to greet them outside the college.

As soon as he saw Firio and his companions, he strode forward and grabbed Firio's hand tightly with trembling hands.

The old man, who had been running the academy in Sala for more than twenty years, was overwhelmed with great happiness at this moment.

The past week has been an unprecedented glorious moment for Salar College.

Even in the early years when there were special admission students representing the college in competitions, Sala, a coastal city with a relatively small population and a less developed economy among the sixteen major towns, often stopped in the top sixteen or eight in the individual competitions, and its best result in the team competitions was only the semi-finals.

Now, Filio almost single-handedly won the individual championship and led his team to win the team championship, bringing great glory to the college and the entire city.

Such an achievement is destined to leave a significant mark in the history of the college.

The more Muriel looked at her most beloved grandson, the more she liked him.

In the crowd, Teacher Millia's warm gaze always fell on Firio and the others, never shifting for a moment.

"Let's go! Enter the school! The academy is open to the public today. Let's celebrate for our team, the academy, and the heroes of Sala!"

"Crackle, crackle"

As Muriel spoke, the large iron gate outside the college slowly opened.

The college, which is usually only open to students and faculty and alumni who have made appointments, is open today as an exception to all citizens in the city who are willing to participate in the celebration.

The cheerful atmosphere makes people feel warmer than a scorching summer day.

The entire city turned into a sea of ​​joy in the long-lost and unprecedented honor for the Pokémon Academy.

From the dawn to the sunset, for a whole day, two trophies, one large and one small, were placed on the podium in the playground of Salar College, attracting everyone's attention.

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"Filio, you've worked hard all day, take a seat. There are no outsiders here now, we are all family, please feel free to make yourself at home."

As the lights came on and the celebrating crowd gradually dispersed, Muriel's eyes were full of kindness in the principal's office.

"Phew... To be honest, Master, I am exhausted today. I never thought a celebration could be so exhausting."

Sitting down on the sofa, Firio was indeed quite tired.

Each stop lasts almost the entire day, during which time you have to talk to all kinds of people, known or unknown, and receive congratulations and encouragement.

As an individual champion and the ace of the team, he attracted more attention than anyone else and was undoubtedly the focus. Even his lunch had to be hastily prepared.

Sleepyhead, Eevee and Garchomp were all so annoyed that they hid back in their Poké Balls.

Now, with no outsiders around, the little ones who had been gathering their strength for a long time suddenly jumped out and hung around Firio and Milia.

"I already have ideas about rewards for Antoine and Apé, but I want to ask for your opinion. What do you want? As long as it's in the academy or something I can get, it's not a problem. Your team championship this time has won the academy an additional 30 million Union Coins in education funding every year for the next three years. Thinking about the expressions of those old guys in Miare, I was so happy that I couldn't sleep."

There were only Thornton, Milia and Filio in front of him. Muriel did not hide anything and did not conceal his ecstasy about defeating several of Miare's colleagues.

"Actually, Master, I don't have any ideas. The previous individual championship rewards and the 1.5 million Alliance Coins bonus for each person in the team championship have already made me quite satisfied. Moreover, being able to win honor for the academy and our Sha Luo is also a very satisfying and fulfilling thing for me."

Firio nodded honestly, very modestly.

"You kid...when I ask you to make a request, you always say nothing, but when you do something, you are very clear about it."

Muriel walked forward and ruffled Firio's hair vigorously.

The three generations of master and apprentice have formed some kind of inheritance in this respect, although it seems a bit unprofessional and unreliable.

"If you don't tell me, I'll decide for you. This Pokémon has been with you for more than two years, right? Its talent is one of the most outstanding Pokémon in the entire academy. How about making it your fourth Pokémon?"

After kneading it until it felt comfortable, Muriel let go of her hands and looked at Filio's neat hair becoming messy, and said with satisfaction.

"The academy will cover all of its daily expenses for the next two years, including the cost of buying you a high-level energy cube for it, and a nice mysterious water drop that I got from Miare."

There are two types of Pokémon in the breeding house of Sara Academy.

One type is Pokémon that have been seriously injured or abandoned by unknown persons. Sala Academy has taken the initiative to assume some of the responsibility for caring for such Pokémon.

The other type is the potential stocks carefully cultivated by the college, which are specifically used to reward teachers and students who have made contributions to the college.

Pogamon undoubtedly belongs to the latter, and is one of the best among them.

It is obviously impossible to say that Filho is not tempted, but he still has his own ideas about Muriel's proposal.

He straightened his hair, gently patted the heads of the big-mouthed kid and the dream demon who were making trouble for him, and said in a deep voice:

"Master, it's like this. I'm not in a hurry about Pogaman's matter, because it and I still have something to do. If this thing is done, I will take the initiative to ask it to become my partner."

"You need to do something? What?"

Muriel frowned slightly and looked at Thornton, who was daydreaming beside her. A glare from her made him tremble all over.

Teacher Heitiezhu, who is fearless on weekdays, is extremely respectful to Principal Muriel. This can be regarded as a case of one thing conquering another.

"It's like this, Master. I'm going to take Pogaman to the reserve to find the hippopotamus from that year and put an end to its past. The heart disease should be cured from the source."

Looking up at Muriel, Firio said seriously.

"Of course, don't worry, I know what you are worried about. I will be very sensible and will not make things difficult for you or the reserve. Pokémon is not a bad Pokémon."

After some thought, he added.

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June 6, morning, Sala-Biyi Nature Reserve, Area A.

"So... Mr. Thornton, thank you for your help. Please accompany me for a trip."

Looking at Thornton who was following him silently, Firio smiled apologetically.

These days, Teacher Heitiezhu has been working really hard. He gets up the earliest and goes to bed the latest. He finally returned to Sala, but was drafted by Principal Muriel to accompany Philio to do some work.

"It's nothing. If I can solve the problem of that little guy Pogaman, then my trip will be worthwhile."

Thornton had a blank expression on his face, except for a hint of fatigue between his brows. However, when he looked at Pogaman, who was trotting briskly and was very interested in the rare natural scenery in the wild, there was a little more tenderness in his eyes.

This little guy was exceptionally sensible and intelligent both in the breeding house and during his training at the academy, which made him like him very much.

"Let's go find those rangers you know."

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"Mr. Lokai, and other seniors, good morning! I brought Pogamon here specially to find the Hippomon outside Area A. Is it convenient now?"

Firio was very polite as he shook the hand of Lokai, whom he had met in Miare two days ago.

In theory, for safety reasons, Pokémon from the academy's breeding house or other organizations or individuals should not be searched for in this way after being transferred to the reserve.

The reserve was willing to make an exception because of Filio's previous achievements and the guarantees of several rangers.

"You're welcome, Firio. We trust you. Someone who is willing to risk his life for the people in the reserve will definitely not do anything out of line. Come with me. It's still a little far away."

Lokai held Firio with one hand, gently raised the other hand, patted his tight arm muscles, and smiled brightly.

Behind him, the rangers of Area A, especially several seniors who graduated from Sala College, also cast admiring glances at him.

Although they lived far away in the mountains, they also knew that Filio had won the youth championship.

In particular, the achievement of winning the team championship for the college made several alumni very excited. If it were not for their duties, they would have rushed back to Sala to join the celebration yesterday.

Soon, several flying Pokémon left their base and disappeared into the mountains.

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"According to the information from Mr. Lokai and his team, this hippopotamus beast lives in the wild right here. Pogaman, are you a little nervous?"

Firio gently picked up the little penguin, whose walking posture was a little stiff, and asked softly.

The three Pokémon that were walking with him also came forward and asked about his well-being with concern.

Instead, the two mosquito coils following behind were a little confused.

They were just born at that time and were well protected by Pogamon. In fact, they didn't have a deep memory of Hippomon and that incident.

However, since it is something that their big brother Pogamon wants to do, the two of them will definitely give their full support.

After all, although there has been no evolution, Pogaman can be said to have watched the two of them grow up to where they are today. The development of attribute energy, physical training, and the use of skills, every bit of their growth actually has Pogaman's care and help.

"Boga!"

With his feet dangling in the air and held against Firion's chest, Pogaman nodded slightly.

The memory of being nearly swallowed by the quicksand that day spread more and more clearly in my heart as I got closer to the culprit that day.

There is always great terror between life and death.

It's something that's hard to explain and really overcome, especially when you experienced this horror at a very young age when you can still remember it.

This would be a very profound psychological shadow.

Firion, who was deeply touched by this, didn't say much, but just hugged Pogaman's hand with a little force to transfer his body temperature to the other party.

"Boga..."

Gently patting Firio's hands and arms, the little penguin raised his head seriously and looked at this "good brother" who had been with and helping him since he was a child.

"Of course, I'll accompany you. If you need, I can also help you beat up that big guy."

Feeling the complex emotions contained in Pogamon's cry, Firion smiled and agreed generously.

"Madge!"

"Buy!"

"Qido!"

The three little ones also nodded vigorously.

They also feel a sense of solidarity with Pogaman's enemies.

"Boga!"

Pogamon tried his best to remain calm, but his open-mouthed mouth and subconsciously swinging feet revealed his true feelings at the moment.

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"Kaba..."

"Boga?"

On a barren mountain, two Pokémon, one big and one small, stared at each other.

Feeling deeply guilty about his accidental mistake, Hippomon immediately recognized Pogamon in front of him and the two former mosquito tadpoles behind it.

And the human who sacrificed his life to save three Pokémon.

Feeling regretful for not having the chance to apologize in person, it immediately dropped the fruits it had collected, ran over, stopped not far from Firion and his group, and lowered its head deeply.

Seeing that Pogaman had not responded, it raised its head weakly, walked slowly to Pogaman, lay down, and expressed its apology again.

"Boga..."

Feeling extremely puzzled by this direction, Pogaman turned around in a daze and walked away.

The two mosquito coils and the hippopotamus lying on the ground all looked up blankly and watched its back disappear into the distance.

"Kaba..."

Hippopotamus, who was considered to be gentle among his kind, closed his mouth in frustration and lay there, not wanting to get up.

"Don't worry about it, Hippomon. What it thinks is different from what you think. Can you wait for us here for a while? I'll go find Pogamon. Mosquitomon, you guys wait here for a while too."

Firion touched Hippomon's head, shook his head, and, not surprised by the development of the situation, gave a comforting sound, then ran towards the distant Pogamon.

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"Do you think that the hippopotamus is completely different from what you think, neither a ferocious monster nor a powerful monster?"

In the woods, Firio caught up with the staggering Pogamon in a few steps, picked it up while it was still struggling, found a cool and secluded tree, and sat down with his back against the trunk.