Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

This was merely a reminder from a rock face; the withered branches and jagged rocks filled in the gaps in the trail, guiding them step by step closer to the former.

and so--

"follow me."

Taking the lead, with the passage of time, the girl's steps became more fluid, and her direction became clearer.

Like a guidefly tracking a monster, the hunter carefully touches the footprints, observes the scratches, and gathers information until the presence of the creature is completely confirmed.

Just like the ebb and flow of her thoughts, as her toes pierced the dense sand dunes and her vision finally opened up, she saw the colossal beast from ancient times.

However, it wasn't just the majestic tooth digging in the ground that surprised everyone; on its opposite side, another armored figure also caught them off guard.

The smooth armor extending from the nostrils to the tip of the tail, with a metallic sheen surrounding its body, resembled a beast clad in silver and iron armor. This appearance was not due to the ecology of ancient times; it belonged to a creature that could only appear in the future, the iron tracks.

To truly understand, the Earthquake Master is not a single entity, but rather a paradoxical Pokémon that comes from both the past and the future, seemingly contradictory yet interconnected.

P.S.: I recommend a friend's book on Mygo. You can check it out if you're interested, but please, please don't forget me, *crying* T﹏T.

The book title is as follows

Chihaya Aine Has Nine Wings

(? ? ?? ), come and pamper us!

Resumption of updates and announcements tomorrow

First of all, I apologize for not updating for so many days.

I'm really stuck on this, unsure how to continue the story.

Secondly, I am easily influenced by readers' comments. Some recent negative comments have made me very insecure, and I often find myself pausing to write, feeling lost and helpless.

I type very slowly, and I sometimes hesitate for a long time about how to describe a scene.

I haven't updated for the past few days because I've been thinking about how to write the plot smoothly and also trying to calm myself down and manage my emotions.

After saying all that, I just wanted to apologize for my inconsistent updates last month, which disappointed you all.

I am very grateful for your continued reading, and I hope you can continue to accompany me to the end of this million-word novel.

Finally, there will be a new update tomorrow, so please look forward to it.

Chapter 165 The legend exists, hence Milton and Milton

"The second one?"

Unable to suppress his astonishment, if the appearance of the majestic teeth could still be explained by atavism, then the iron tracks made entirely of metal were undoubtedly different from the basic structure of a living organism.

After taking out a rubbing of the Book of Purple and glancing at it briefly, Papa's face became serious.

During their journey with Nan Yin, the group did discover many clues, but none of them were as clear as what they saw with their own eyes.

"Even though we've confirmed they're the Pokémon from the photo, we...we have to defeat them?"

Its shape resembled an earthquake, its body like a mountain; the enormous beast undoubtedly robbed Peony of the courage to continue forward, causing even her throat to tremble slightly.

"There's nothing we can do about it. Besides, the Treasure Spirit, which once only appeared in rumors, is now confirmed to exist with our own eyes. Witnessing it and even defeating it, isn't that an achievement, a treasure trove of memories?"

With an even greater burning desire in her eyes, Nemo gripped the sphere at her waist, eager to launch her challenge.

Finding a worthy opponent has always been her goal.

But just as she was about to swing her arm, a slender, fair hand grabbed her wrist first, causing her to lose her strength for a moment.

Looking sideways at the owner of the jade-like fingers, the white-haired girl was gazing into the distance, letting the rolling hot wind tousle her hair and linger around her ears.

"Nemo, we'd better not get into a conflict with these big guys before we confirm the situation."

It wasn't that Nan Yin was intimidated by the former's power; she simply hadn't forgotten that her goal for this trip was to secretly pass on the seasoning recipe. The so-called battles were mostly a helpless act after failing to achieve anything through words.

“Nanyin is right. At least we haven’t found them to be extremely aggressive yet. Avoiding conflict and observing them carefully might be a better approach.”

Because she had once ventured into the giant pit and knew the power of Paradoxical Pokémon, Piper was unwilling to let her new friend act rashly and get injured.

Yes, even though they had only known each other for a short time, he still regarded these girls who were willing to lend a helping hand as friends and benefactors.

Unlike the others who were caught up in their own thoughts, Majestic Fang seemed insensitive to the presence of people in the distance. It even ignored the Pokémon that passed by, simply lowering its head and munching on the rocks around it.

As for the iron tracks, they curled up like limbs, forming a ball, as if they were drawing sunlight from the shiny outer shell, or as if a creature was taking a normal afternoon nap.

"These two big guys don't seem very active, but in terms of size, they are more than twice the size of the ones I saw in Zone Zero."

Cold sweat beaded on his forehead. Only after actually seeing these treasures did Papa understand why people regarded them as rumors, as mirages, rather than as accepted facts.

—Because their very existence is an incredible paradox.

"Pippa actually went to Area Zero? Are there lots of special Pokémon there, like the Book of Crimson and the Book of Purple said!"

Leaping forward to the boy, the brown-skinned girl made no attempt to hide the eagerness in her eyes, and even opened her mouth to inquire about the specific details inside.

"...I was defeated by the Pokémon there as soon as I entered the surface of Sector Zero. If it weren't for my recklessness, Godfather Mastiff wouldn't have been injured."

A moment of recklessness resulted in severe consequences for his family and disciplinary action from the college. His parents, who had left without saying goodbye, remained missing and seemed to be a distant memory.

It can be said that the boy's life had already fallen into an abyss years ago, and his current pursuit is just the last remaining obsession.

Even though he didn't care about the punishment within the college, this honor still categorized him as a problem student, subjecting him to the cold stares and isolation of others.

There were countless glances like, "It's him, the student who trespassed into Zone Zero." When someone is stereotyped, others will subconsciously agree and stay away. But the figures in front of me were different. They had different personalities, but they regarded me as an equal.

With such a peaceful perspective and selfless assistance, these two examples alone left Pipa at a loss for how to repay their kindness.

Fortunately-

"It's alright, we're here for you. As I said, we'll get that secret seasoning for you and the Mastiff Godfather."

Before her thoughts could settle, Nemo casually put her arm around the boy's shoulder and made a promise.

"Thanks......"

Slightly choked up, Papa really didn't know how to express her gratitude. Just as she was about to find the right words, she saw the white-haired girl exhale a breath of stale air and conceal her violet eyes.

"The secret seasoning is in the cave behind those two Pokémon, but judging from the scratches on the surrounding rock walls, they probably consider this area their territory and want to forcibly take the things from it, so a conflict is inevitable."

Instead of comforting the boy, careful observation and telling him the truth were the best response.

According to Zhu Zhishu's records, Xiongweiya was violent and had attacked a past expedition team with its curved horns and body.

After filtering through the available information online, Peony timidly echoed the preface of Nanyin.

"As expected, the ownership of the seasonings will have to be decided through a battle!"

Rekindling her fighting spirit, Nan Yin stopped Nemo's actions once again.

“No need, Nemo. You should have noticed something during your previous battle with me.”

Taking the initiative to start a conversation, she no longer needs to hide anything. Now, she can use her mental power to break through mountains and rocks and protect her family.

“Indeed, during those exchanges of moves, even though I used the unevenness of my vision to conceal my attacks, I always felt that Nan Yin had seen through my intentions before I could unleash my power. That feeling of being completely seen through was a terrible experience. Even the champion had never given me that kind of pressure.”

Echoing the previous words, she muttered her dissatisfaction under her breath, but soon, this emotion was replaced by curiosity, which made the brown-skinned girl's eyes shine even brighter.

"So, Nan Yin, you are truly special. If I could, I would love to keep fighting you forever!"

Choking back tears, even her usually calm face showed ripples of emotion; Nan Yin was actually finding it hard to suppress the fluctuations in her emotions.

She was indeed not good at dealing with girls who were straightforward and didn't hide their thoughts.

She coughed twice, about to speak, when her friend stepped forward and interrupted her.

“That’s not what Nan Yin wanted to say. You have to be mindful of the occasion when making a request.”

With her long, dark eyelashes furrowed, Korne took a step forward, perfectly obscuring her vision and the former's eager eyes.

Her expression remained unchanged, but her tone was slightly harsher. Having experienced so many events, even though her progress in the battle was slow, the girl's mind had matured considerably, and she realized that Nan Yin was extremely important to her.

Even though she hadn't yet figured out the feelings in her heart, in this unfamiliar land, all Korni could rely on was that gentle figure who was always peaceful and full of warmth towards each other.

Moreover, she dislikes people who lack boundaries and those who are overly friendly with young girls. There's no particular reason for it; it's just a simple, irrational dislike.

"Well, actually, what I wanted to say was—"

Unaware of her friend's unusual behavior, Nan Yin simply spread her five fingers and let the invisible energy transform into a tide, scooping up a spoonful of warm sand in mid-air.

"superpower."

Compared to mere words, the combination of words and actions undoubtedly conveys meaning more effectively.

"In our previous battle, I used my psychic powers to sharpen my senses and detect the signs of a move being unleashed, thereby enhancing my observation skills as a trainer. I apologize to you for using this trick to win."

He lowered his voice sincerely, admitting that he had indeed gained an advantage by taking advantage of factors outside of the battle.

"No, no, how could that be? Even if someone has superpowers, those are talents of the trainer themselves. Besides, Nan Yin only uses them for observation."

Regaining her composure, Korne's words reminded her of her lapse in composure. Just as the words indicated, Nemo didn't seem to care much about using superpowers in combat.

Instead, she clarified why Nan Yin mentioned superpowers in this situation.

"Is Nan Yin planning to use her superpowers to bypass the two Pokémon's eyes and ears and directly retrieve the secret seasoning?"

"correct."

After receiving affirmation, the brown-skinned girl couldn't help but feel a little envious.

"That's such a convenient ability. I wish I could develop superpowers too."

"If you're willing to try, you should definitely give it a shot."

While offering this encouragement, Nan Yin knew that superpowers required a high level of talent, and even she herself had relied on external forces to enhance them. Whether Nemo could develop and even utilize them remained an unknown.

Perhaps the girl who is still enthusiastic now will give up soon.

Breaking free from his thoughts, he unleashed a torrent of mental energy that engulfed the sand and dust, extending downwards from the earth to the cave, confirming the location of the secret seasoning.

Even without the combined senses of sight and touch, Nanyin confirmed through her mental power that the so-called seasoning was a strangely shaped plant.

Without pausing or intending to expose it, following the girl's focused mind, a powerful force uprooted the plant completely, dragging it from the sandy soil all the way to his feet.

The entire process took place beneath the soil, and the two enormous beasts remained completely unaware until it was all over.

"I've already received the seasonings."

Instead of immediately removing the plant, I simply informed myself of my success. Given the close proximity, the scent might permeate the air due to the wind, so a degree of caution was still necessary.

Moving away to a sheltered rock face, Nan Yin gathered her mental energy, retrieved the seasonings from beneath her, and displayed them to everyone.

In the blink of an eye, a strange plant emitting a pink glow and secreting a strong fragrance appeared in the girl's palm.

"Such a rich sour taste, this, this is the legendary secret seasoning."

Sniffing the fragrance and looking incredulously at the brilliance in her eyes, Papa never imagined that everything was so simple.

Without even a fight, they achieved what they had always dreamed of.

"Nanyin, as expected... is amazing."

Even though the words were simple, it did not conceal the peony's admiration for the girl.

The nurturing of Sylveon, the care of teachers for students, the help between friends, and the stopping of morning bullying melted away the barriers of the internet, allowing the accumulated goodwill to gradually become a reality.

It could be said that the child even developed a slight dependence on Nanyin music.

Perhaps the only one among them who had regrets was Nemo, who hadn't had a chance to fight to her heart's content. That's why she took the initiative to ask everyone about their intentions.

"Now that we've got the items, shall we head back now?"

"No, I still have some doubts about Sector Zero. The Giant Pit was originally controlled by the Padia League, but now, two Paradox Pokémon have crossed the barrier and come to the outside world. Does this mean that something unexpected has happened?"

Despite her initial rejection, Nan Yin spent several days at the academy reading through numerous ancient texts, expanding her understanding of this land, and naturally, she was able to recognize the true forms of the two Pokémon.

Therefore, after seeing the majestic teeth and iron tracks, Nan Yin's heart was deeply troubled by this question.

Could it be that there is still a hidden passage between the Paddy pit and the outside world?

Instead of indulging in speculation and raising questions, we must find practical solutions, and the most direct way is to ask the parties involved.

"If communication is not hindered, I think that communicating with them directly might be a good approach."