Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

The girl was never one to procrastinate. Although there might be misunderstandings among them, and speaking frankly might be a bit blunt, clarifying the conflict here was an excellent choice.

However, Pipa, who felt he had made a mistake, refused to look up and meet those two gazes.

"But, but, I..."

“Papa, if you are worried about the punishment given by the Academy, I can tell you with certainty that this is not a punishment that will be recorded in your file. It is just a reminder from the Academy that you are afraid that you will set foot in Zone Zero again and encounter danger. If you have any difficulties in speaking, you may wish to tell us.”

Softening his tone and sweeping away his previous seriousness, Clavel's eyes and brows softened, making him appear like a kind and approachable old man.

"..."

He pursed his lips and remained silent for a long time. He could sense the kindness in the words of the person in front of him, but his childhood without companionship and his solitary life made him overly sensitive, rebellious, and unable to open his heart.

"The bell for the elective course should be ringing soon, Papa. Since you can't say it right now, go and listen to Teacher Nanyin's lecture first."

There was no pressure or coercion, and Ye Ci's expression remained as calm as ever, but the words he uttered struck a nerve with the boy.

He had not forgotten yesterday's experience. Nanyin had not only done him a favor for free, but had also made the Ao Godfather's health truly improve. He had not yet repaid this favor, so how could the young man be willing to make the other party feel embarrassed again?

"I want to go to Sector Zero and see them again, truly... one last time."

Perhaps Piper didn't explicitly state their identities, but everyone knew that the boy referred to the two doctors who had become increasingly distant.

"So, that's why you dived into the giant pit that day?"

With a short sigh, Claver's eyes showed heartache. Orin and Fortu were outstanding graduates of the academy, and the old headmaster naturally viewed Piper, their child, with the same respect he would show to a younger generation.

After a soft murmur of agreement, the boy responded with silence, clearly indicating that revealing the truth had exhausted all of Pipa's courage.

Fortunately, Nan Yin and Ye Ci seemed to have a tacit understanding, exchanging glances and conveying their feelings.

"There's no need to feel pressured. Ye Ci and I have already discussed it and will soon head to the depths of Zone Zero to check on the two doctors' condition."

"What?! Is this real?!"

His tone was no longer dejected; surprise and joy filled the boy's face.

"Naturally, I am also very concerned about the current situation of the two doctors. Their research is not only related to the future of Padiya, but also to the integrity of a family."

With a slight upturn of her lips, the tanned beauty echoed the foreword with a firm yet gentle tone, offering her affirmation.

"So, Pipa, during this time you must listen carefully to the lectures and make up for any lack of knowledge. In addition, you must not neglect your Pokémon training."

Understanding Ye Ci's meaning, Nan Yin naturally made her request.

"This, why?"

Pipa was still somewhat confused. He wasn't good at listening to lectures, after all, his parents hadn't been around since he was little. And when he got to school, people around him treated him differently because of Orin and Futu's identities.

In his view, with Nan Yin and Ye Ci by his side, the threat from Zone Zero was almost non-existent. Therefore, despite the boy's efforts to understand Nan Yin's words, he still did not understand why she asked him to hone his skills.

Upon hearing this, the girl could only make her meaning even clearer.

"Since you said you really want to see them again, then it is necessary to improve yourself and avoid the dangers hidden in Zone Zero."

“If we find ourselves in a bad situation, Yeci and I might be unable to attend to your safety. And in that case, you can only rely on yourself, understand, Papa?”

Nan Yin emphasized the boy's name, her dark eyelashes narrowing, revealing a coldness.

"If I remember correctly, when facing Majestic Fang and Iron Tracks, you even considered sending out several unevolved Pokémon to fight. Perhaps, using the word 'overestimating oneself' is a bit of an exaggeration, but failing to recognize one's own limitations will ultimately lead to a regrettable end. Hasn't the injury to the Mastiff Godfather taught you anything yet?"

"The setbacks you've experienced are partly due to your own personality. If you hadn't recklessly stepped into Area Zero, that Pokémon might not have been injured. And if you continue to hold onto these emotions, can you be sure that you'll meet me again next time and that Nemo will lend a helping hand?"

Having said all that, Nan Yin didn't waste any more words. She wasn't that familiar with Paipa, nor was she a close friend like Kerni who had been by her side for a long time.

The teacher-student relationship is just a bridge. The real reason for her helping is simply that they share the same goal. She wants to use the secret seasoning to push her child to the limit, while Papa also needs to use it to treat the Mastiff Godfather's injuries.

Admittedly, she can help him, but if he is not prepared to curb his temper and recognize his own limitations, he will sooner or later find himself in a dangerous situation again.

When the tacit understanding of mutual benefit is gone, the girl will no longer lend a helping hand to a fool who is ignorant and courting death.

After all, she is not a sage who benefits the world; she only gets motivated for her own little family.

Nan Yin's words were like a torrential downpour, leaving Papa feeling utterly chilled.

Suddenly raising his head, he looked at the girl in front of him with her white hair hanging down and her waist straight. Although this beautiful figure was as slender as a willow, her every word and action showed composure, which put people at ease.

Having lacked parental guidance since childhood, Piper matured independently almost in a semi-forced manner. By the time he reached school age, his personality was only slightly gloomy, which was enough to be considered a sign of good character.

But even now, this is the first time the boy has been taught a lesson so mercilessly, especially by Nan Yin, whom he is deeply grateful to.

Slowly clenching his fist, Pipa seemed to have made up his mind.

"Please tell me, Teacher Nanyin!"

Nodding and smiling, Nan Yin finally broke into a smile upon seeing the young man, no longer hesitant.

"Okay, no matter what situation you're in, you need to understand—"

"It is better to ask for others than to ask for yourself."

The morning breeze ruffled her hair, leaving only the soft murmur of her voice lingering in the air.

This is not merely about imparting principles to young people, but also about expressing one's own resolute heart.

"I will continue to collect the remaining secret seasonings for you, but before the time comes, what you need most is to improve your own strength."

"So go challenge the gyms, and try to face those seemingly invincible—powerful enemies."

The gentle teachings faded as she stepped across the threshold. Watching the girl stand on the platform, writing on the blackboard, Papa's eyes shone even brighter, filled with anticipation.

"how do you feel?"

Still standing outside the classroom, Claver let his voice rise and fall, as if asking a question unintentionally.

"I underestimated her. Nan Yin is undoubtedly a good teacher, and even more so, a person who has forged her own path."

Through the thin glass, Ye Ci quietly watched the beautiful figure in the distance, her eyes now showing a hint of consideration.

However, before these thoughts could settle, a phone call interrupted them. The caller was none other than Karuni, the champion of the Carlos League.

"It seems that the documents you tricked that girl into signing this morning have come to a bad end."

He laughed loudly, the old principal showing no sign of concealing his elation, as if this was his true nature.

He glanced at the former secretly, then, without a smile, he simply left with his hands behind his back.

As the beautiful woman's footsteps faded into the distance, the school bell rang as scheduled, accompanying our ears.

While explaining today's topic and writing the prepared notes, Nan Yin also took the time to observe the mental state of her many students.

Clearly, most people are very interested in these kinds of elective courses that offer hands-on experience and are not boring.

However, the girl's attention was not on this. The development of her mental power had made her mind clear, enough to memorize what she saw. She vaguely remembered that the seating arrangement in the classroom was very different from today's during the previous lessons.

When factors such as personality and hobbies come into play, small groups will gradually form among students. This is not surprising. However, it is surprising that the few who were bullied in the past seemed to have reached a consensus and took the initiative to get closer and sit together.

During a break between classes, Nan Yin flipped through the student roster and circled Qiu Ming, Pina, Pipa, Merlok, and Ordi in red.

Special hobbies, conservative personality, outstanding appearance, straightforward temperament, and wealthy family background—these were the reasons why those children were subjected to independence and bullying.

Turning their gaze away, they glanced at a corner where the girl with red and blue highlights seemed to be hiding on the edge, secretly watching the group.

Then, as she picked up her pen again and circled the name of the peony, Nan Yin had vaguely sensed a change in the atmosphere within the courtyard these past few days.

She didn't take the initiative to confront the other person about their spying. When the noisy conversation started, she knew that the class was about to end.

She lightly tapped the blackboard behind her, signaling the end of get out of class ahead of time. In the blink of an eye, most of the students had left, leaving only a few who had previously received special attention from Nan Yin.

After putting all her textbooks into her handbag, she followed the crowd and left the classroom for the elective course.

The girl did indeed feel disgust and a desire to stop the bullying at Orange Academy, and her telekinetic powers allowed her to hear the vibrations of sound waves even from a thousand meters away.

Listening to students' conversations openly can put pressure on them, while staying in the shadows allows one to hear information that is not usually available.

Just like—

"Boss, what should we do next?"

Clenching his hands, Aldega asked earnestly, facing the Rotom controller floating in front of him.

"Unite the students who have been bullied and form a force that cannot be ignored. If we want those who bullied us to stop putting pressure on us, we must make them realize that we are not alone!"

The words and phrases appear at the top of the screen, accompanied by vivid emoticons that depict the ebb and flow of emotions. What you see and hear is the determination emanating from the other side of the screen.

"We're really going to launch a big operation! Since our team is named the Celestial Star Team, how about we call it Operation Stardust?"

"Excellent suggestion, as expected of Qiu Ming!"

Standing on tiptoe, Meloco managed to pat the boy's shoulder and back beside him, his face full of anticipation.

Nan Yin did not eavesdrop on the subsequent conversation; for the girl, she had already heard the general outline of the whole incident.

—The bullied students at Orange Academy seem to have gradually come together under the call of that real leader, and have even raised the banner of the Celestial Star Team.

The habits of this real boss seem to have many similarities with those of a certain acquaintance.

She opened her phone's contact list, found the contact marked "Cassiopeia," and after a moment's consideration, Nan Yin pointed to the end of the title with an equal sign before settling on a name.

peony.

Chapter 174 Milerton's Strength and the Great Pot Lake

Listening to the students' discussion, the girl had no intention of getting involved.

She roughly understood the Cassiopeia's plan: to unite the vulnerable groups who had been bullied and turn them into a force that could not be ignored.

The so-called Stardust Operation was merely to announce their existence to the entire academy and warn those who committed violence; there was no actual verbal or physical conflict.

If that's the case, then there's no need to stop it.

With her hands behind her back, she turned and left. Today's lessons were over, and she had plenty of time to indulge in Nanyin music.

"Let's go."

"Buy~"

With just a soft murmur, the little beast that was always by her side leaped up from the ground and landed in the girl's arms, understanding her intention.

Feeling the change in the weight of the valley peaks, a slight itching also arose in my heart along with the rustling of the fur.

To be honest, after finally having some free time, Nan Yin encountered a bit of a dilemma.

The affairs of District Zero are almost settled, and the students who were worried have all found their places. Only I am left, not knowing where to go and how to take action.

"Buy?"

Raising the ribbon and gently cupping the girl's cheeks, Eevee could naturally see the source of her confusion.

Therefore, those who are eager for the former are preoccupied with everything else.

"It's alright, but since we're free from all this trouble, why don't we go and explore Padiya together?"

She rose and moved aside, wiping the dust from her skirt. She intended to summon the sacred bird, but a colossal figure, crackling with electricity, landed behind her.

"Ah-ga-s~"

Upon closer inspection, the overflowing lightning and the armored body were none other than Milton, who had looked pitiful yesterday.

Compared to his disheveled appearance when we first met, the child's spirits had improved considerably, and even his pixelated pupils had become more lively.

However, more troublesome than this change is the way the head is drooping and the shoulders are slumped.

Feeling the heaviness in his neck and shoulders, the lizard's affection went beyond that, extending to caressing and licking.

"Okay, stop fooling around. I'm planning to go on a long trip and won't be able to spend half a day with you. Stay home and relax."

Patting the head that peeked out from behind, Nan Yin's eyes revealed a rare hint of helplessness.

She could tell that Milton was still young and acted in a daze, and that his way of expressing affection was all instinctive. But if she didn't speak up to stop him, her little Eevee might give up baring its teeth as a warning and instead smear its face with Glow.

Milton, who also possesses dragon attributes, couldn't withstand the little guy's relentless onslaught.

"Li Gu".

Descending the stairs on one side, the automaton, though made of metal, revealed the ebb and flow of its emotions through its shimmering eyes.

Clearly, it was anxious about the lizard beast's sudden departure and worried that it would cause trouble for Nan Yin. That's why it rushed out of the dormitory until it saw that beautiful figure again.

Holding up her skirt and bowing deeply, it seemed that upon seeing the young girl, Maya's tension vanished, and she felt at ease.

"Thank you for taking care of the children at home."

Speaking softly, thanks to the gentle and quiet nature of the mechanical doll, Nan Yin often shares household chores with it. When traveling far away, she leaves it behind to take care of the spirits with different temperaments.