Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

"That's too dangerous. Majestic Fang has never been a docile Pokémon, especially since its owner's size far exceeds that of an ordinary individual."

Korne refused her friend's suggestion with a single word, and not only Pappa and Peony looked more worried.

However, the girl's expression remained calm. Even when faced with the blonde girl's sorrowful face, she simply reached out her knuckles, gently patted her shoulder and back, and uttered only two words.

"Peace of mind."

It was a comfort as always.

Even knowing the danger, she would still resolutely take this step in order to learn more about Zone Zero and find the child she once knew. Moreover—

Nan Yin gently stroked the pure white crystal on her neck, smiling without saying a word, her mind racing.

She didn't see any danger in it.

Clear away the clutter of thoughts, regulate the rhythm of your breathing, and use waveguides to sense each other's hearts.

Unlike their own Eevee, which is single-minded and doesn't have the Pink Diamond Princess's keen interest, whether it's Majestic Fang or Iron Tracks, they only care about eating well and sleeping peacefully. But for Nanyin, this is not a difficult thing.

Walking to the other side of the rock wall, I stopped my toes beside the marks left by the carapace. Further ahead, I would be in the territory claimed by the other party, which would easily arouse my vigilance.

She took out an exquisite energy cube from her bag. With her eyes and ears, she could tell that both of them were in poor condition. And the temptation of delicious food could often overcome some of their inherent ferocity.

Just as expected, when Nanyin placed the square in the corner and then stepped back step by step, the hot wind blowing from the vent brought the mellow aroma to the other party.

No longer gnawing on the hard rocks, no longer indulging in the afternoon nap, both paused, turned their heads, and strode quickly to the corner where the blocks were stacked.

There was no fighting between them; the majestic teeth and iron tracks were divided in a rather harmonious way, and they chewed while showing a simple and honest expression of enjoyment.

This was beyond Nan Yin's expectations, not only because of their interaction, but also because Iron Tracks seemed to enjoy food just like ordinary Pokémon.

Perhaps, even though its exterior is made of metal, its essence as a Pokémon remains unchanged.

After shifting her toes to close the distance, she took out the remaining blocks and placed them all on the sand to express her goodwill.

Whether animal or human, people always relax when eating, enjoying the warmth and feeling full, and this is the perfect time to ask questions.

[Could you tell me how you left the giant crater and got to this desert?]

[Gurgle, hiccup, okay, eat...]

Unlike their rough appearance, these two giant beasts were quite simple-minded. Even after hearing this abrupt question, they were not greatly affected and only focused on chewing.

To put it nicely, they're simple-minded; to put it bluntly, they're slow-witted. To use a more humorous adjective, they're like gluttons who haven't eaten in a long time. Not only are they unaware of her approach, but they also nudge her quite naturally, as if trying to shake out more cubes.

They were not born fierce. The explorers were unaware of their habits at first, which angered them and led to them being targeted. However, this white-haired girl, though petite, brought them sweet food and was therefore a good companion.

Having been touched by the curved corners and rubbed by the metal sheet, Nan Yin roughly understood why the Book of Vermilion and the Book of Purple recorded them in this way. Just their enormous size and terrifying strength would be too much for most ordinary humans to bear, no matter how friendly the behavior.

With a sense of helplessness, she spread her hands and repeated her question. Amid the noisy chewing sounds, she seemed to vaguely hear the murmurs of the giant beasts.

[A giant crater, a sluice gate, round and plump, red, blue, lightning flashes, smashing through the exit, and escaping in pursuit...]

With a string of words piled up and the empathy of waveguides filling in the blanks, two strange figures gradually emerged in Nan Yin's mind.

Resembling a bipedal lizard, it has feather-like horns on one head and a deep black disc on its chest, while the other emits dazzling electric light and is covered in fluorescent blue light.

Unlike ordinary elves, the aura and imposing presence they exuded as they moved were almost like—

The legend of two statues existing in contrast.

Chapter 166 Encounter, Milerton!

The elves, whom she had never seen before, possessed an extraordinary and powerful aura. Based solely on the lingering image in her mind, the girl was certain that the two figures were definitely linked to legend.

Is this generation's cover icon?

Combining the records in the Book of Zhu and the Book of Zi, the comparison between the past and the future undoubtedly reflects the current situation.

Moreover, the wheel-shaped object on its chest vaguely reminded Nan Yin of a Pokémon that Nemo had once introduced to her—Motolizard.

Unable to make a definitive judgment, she could only put aside her speculations for the time being.

If I'm not mistaken, the gate to Zone Zero should have been breached by those two unfamiliar elves, and the giant beast before me had coincidentally broken through the crater and arrived on the surface of Padia.

Have you ever seen an elf, entirely bluish-gray in color, floating in mid-air?

Since they are Pokémon from Sector Zero, they should have some understanding of the ecosystem in the pit. Perhaps, by using their thoughts, we can find traces of Winged Hair.

[......]

The action of swallowing the cube was momentarily blocked. Listening to the girl's description, Xiongweiya seemed to recall bad memories, and his body trembled subconsciously, revealing a fearful expression.

It once accidentally fell into the deep layer and saw the small beast mentioned in the words. It thought it was just a delicate creature, but it never expected to be teased and beaten by it. It could not even sleep or forage in peace.

My emotions were in turmoil, and I could hardly maintain my composure, even in my speech and demeanor.

[The deepest, most terrifying thing!]

To Nan Yin's surprise, the two elves trembled involuntarily upon hearing her embellishments, as if they were the same mischievous and troublesome children of the past.

She was puzzled. How could Zhenyi be such a well-behaved child in front of her, with a bad temper?

Furthermore, judging by the size of Majestic Fang and Iron Tracks, it shouldn't be completely powerless against the former. Could it be that Winged is also among the top-tier Pokémon in Paradox?

The girl poured out the remaining blocks and didn't ask any more questions. After all, the two giant beasts in front of her were already showing impatience and were shoving her with their noses.

Ultimately, their nature is reckless, and they only care about eating, living, and sleeping. If it weren't for the fact that the energy cubes made by Nan Yin were too delicious, and if the extension of the waveguide hadn't shown goodwill in advance, they would probably have been attacked and injured just by approaching this territory that the other party had recognized.

"I'm sorry to have disturbed you."

After waving goodbye, though I didn't know why they were guarding this cave, I felt I had to make amends for secretly taking the secret seasoning. So I'll pass on the food I specially prepared for Snorlax to them.

We'll just have to make things difficult for that child for now.

She turned her back and left. Not long after, she crossed the sand dunes and met several friends who had been waiting for her.

"Phew, Nan Yin, you're finally back."

With a long sigh of relief, Piper's tense nerves finally relaxed; he didn't want anyone to get hurt because of his decision.

"I thought you'd be fighting those two giant beasts, Nan Yin. Have some water first."

Intending to inquire about the girl's past, but upon catching a glimpse of Nan Yin's face, where not even a single strand of hair was disheveled, Nemo put aside her previous thoughts, took out a water bottle, and handed it to her.

"Thank you."

After taking a small sip and feeling the sweet aftertaste in her dry mouth, Nan Yin tightened the cap, then thanked the customer.

Unlike the two girls' open conversation, Korni simply grabbed the girl's sleeve, her gaze revealing her concern and worry.

Sometimes, subtle gestures carry more weight than words.

"I am fine."

A warmth filled her heart, and she once again summoned the sacred bird. The increasingly rapid air currents indicated that the weather was about to deteriorate, and Nanyin did not intend to continue to endure the baptism of this hot sand.

"Let's go back to the academy to process the secret seasoning."

Leaping onto the sacred bird's back, it carried the others to a comfortable seat. With a clap of thunder, the desolation in their eyes gradually filled with greenery.

The cold wind from above ruffled her hair, curled her ribbons, and gently caressed Eevee's snowy neck. Taking advantage of the moment while rushing off, Nanyin asked Paipa about how to process the seasoning.

"What do you plan to make with the secret seasoning?"

"It should be a sandwich. If it's based on a sour flavor, it would need a lot of ingredients to neutralize and balance it."

To be honest, Nan Yin had anticipated this response, given the customs of Padiya.

In her mind, sandwiches were mostly breakfasts to fill one's stomach, and their taste and appearance were not very good. The simple stacking of bread slices and ingredients was probably a very perfunctory way of processing them.

"How about switching to Baofulei?"

Having lived in Carlos for a while, Nan Yin had also gotten used to enjoying desserts and warm tea. Although she didn't care much about food, if the secret seasoning was to be used as a base, a bouillet similar to cake and pudding would undoubtedly be more in line with a young girl's taste.

"Carlos's specialty? I know very little about that."

I'm a little embarrassed, but regional differences have a huge impact on eating habits, and Papa isn't the kind of person with a lot of free time.

"How about I handle this? Dessert would be more suitable than sandwiches, don't you think?"

Turning to the three people present, Nan Yin inquired, and they each offered their own thoughts.

"Sweets are the best!"

Raising her arm, Nemo happily echoed.

"......like."

Touching fingertips and tilting their heads slightly, Galer and Carlos share similar climates and customs, so Peony is naturally a loyal follower of sweets.

"I think anything made with Nanyin music will be delicious."

Unlike the others, Korne raised her eyelashes and never looked away from the beginning.

The result is obvious when comparing four to one.

"Then let's use the home economics teacher's classroom. It has most of the complete tools, and it's also convenient to take out the auxiliary materials from the lockers."

No longer uttering a sound, accompanied by flashes of lightning that seemed to sweep across the clouds, the rivers passed by one by one, and the familiar academy gradually came into view.

They recalled Zapdos ahead of time, then applied to the academic affairs office for temporary use of the classroom. Before long, they were all ready to go and take action.

Lay out a variety of sweet ingredients and place the necessary bowls and plates to one side. In essence, making a bouillet is similar to making ordinary desserts; you just need to be more careful in selecting the ingredients.

"Since we have the opportunity to gather here, let me, as your teacher, personally teach you how to make dishes suitable for Pokémon."

Without thinking of a complicated preparation method, Nan Yin cracked the prepared eggs, separated the egg whites and yolks, and stirred them into a paste.

"To become proficient in nurturing, one must understand one's own child's situation, and then adjust the combination of materials to align with the established plan..."

Knead the flour with one hand, then add the milk and butter in turn, mixing well.

"The secret-recipe sour seasoning is too strong, so we need to use white sugar to neutralize the excessive sourness to avoid differences in taste preferences."

Wearing an apron and with her hair tied in a side ponytail, she was unlike her usual ordinary self. She was focused on the task at hand, lecturing and practicing simultaneously. The girl was too serious and too gentle. Even her long, dark eyelashes moved up and down with her pursed lips, framing her delicate face.

"Now that we've done this, all we need to do is wait quietly."

Place the risen dough into the mold, twist the clips, adjust the temperature to 130 degrees Celsius, and bake in the oven for 25 minutes.

A crisp chirping sound followed, and a sweet and sour fragrance filled the entire home economics classroom.

Unlike any other desserts I've tasted so far, this specialty from the Carlos region, made with a secret sweetener, could perhaps be called the secret dessert, Baofulei.

This secret recipe, which no one has ever made before, fills the room with its aroma as soon as it's taken out of the oven, and the fragrance lingers for a long time.

"Buy?"

Not only Nemo and Pipa, but even Eevee, who usually doesn't care about anything else, raised its little head and glanced at the golden pastry.

"Do you want some too, Ibu?"

Nan Yin gently poked the little guy's forehead and smiled slightly.

"This was originally made for you."

She broke off a small piece and placed it in front of the little beast's mouth, her eyes shimmering with gentle tears.

I was about to turn my head away and pretend not to care, but seeing the girl's focused eyes, Ibu hesitated a little and took a bite, chewing it carefully.

"Buy~"

The sweet and sour aroma spread between the teeth, and the little beast couldn't help but let out a soft moan, but then realized his rudeness and hurriedly covered his face to peek at Nan Yin, also trying to hide the blush on his cheeks.

"puff."

Captivated by its adorable appearance, she reached out her fingertips and, as always, gently and carefully wiped away the crumbs from the corner of its mouth.

Perhaps, without careful testing, it would be difficult to determine what effect the secret seasoning would have on the spirits, but through her telepathic perception, Nan Yin could sense that her child was far more agile than before, and even his form was becoming more graceful.

Since it's a positive change, there's no need to worry about it.

Then a portion was given to Pipa and Nemo, as the promise made earlier could not be broken.

While distributing the goods, other ideas were also brewing in my mind.

If the secret seasoning helps Pokémon grow in a positive direction, then could it also improve a person's physique, like oneself?

Before her thoughts could progress further, the extension of her mental power allowed her to glimpse through the window lattice a pair of eyes made of pixels through the bushes.

A vibrant blue hue, a mechanical structure, a lightning-like brow... This figure seemed to gradually overlap with the descriptions in the majestic fang's memories—a legendary elf, whose details the girl didn't know, yet was recorded in the Book of Purple.