I've seen many people raising wives, but this is the first time I've seen someone raising

However, while listening to the blessing, Xia Mu felt... maybe it was time to tell the other party about his second plan.

After all, the other party's cooperation will be needed at that time.

Chapter 72 Are You Willing to Believe Me?

"Latios."

Just as Latios was about to continue speaking, he suddenly saw Xia Mu in front of him raise his hand and interrupted what he was about to say.

Xia Mu had a faint smile on his face at this time, but this smile made Latios feel inexplicably chilled.

Looking into the other's deep eyes, he discovered for the first time that his good nephew seemed to be a little different from what he knew.

"What's wrong, Xia Mu?"

Although he had a strange premonition in his heart, Latios still asked.

Hearing the question, Xia Mu pursed his lips.

After briefly organizing his words, he stared into Latios's clear eyes and said slowly:

"Have you ever thought that it's not just you who is terminally ill, but also me... who can't accompany Latias throughout his life."

......

As Xia Mu asked the question, the atmosphere, which had slightly improved under Latios's adjustment, froze again.

Moreover, compared to before, the air at this moment seemed to be stagnant, and the stickiness brought a sense of oppression that made people breathless, and even the sounds were swallowed up one by one.

"Are you having health problems too?"

Almost subconsciously, Latios thought that Xia Mu said this because he had the same physical problem as himself.

But as soon as he asked the question, he denied this possibility.

As a Psychic-type Pokémon, his ability to perceive living things is also quite good.

Before this, he would occasionally sense stronger emotions from Xia Mu.

No problems were found on the other party.

As if to confirm his guess, Xia Mu shook his head slightly, ruling out the possibility that there was something wrong with his body.

This undoubtedly reduced the sense of urgency in Latios' heart.

But just when he was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Xia Mu spoke.

"Latios, there is nothing wrong with my body."

"But... have you ever thought about one thing? My race is human. Even though I have awakened super powers that are no less than those of psychic Pokémon, I am still an ordinary person in essence."

"Compared to the legendary Pokémon that have long life spans, my life span is not even one-fifth of yours."

"Due to racial differences, I am destined to die before Latias. I cannot protect her for the rest of her life."

Xia Mu's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Latios' heart hard.

He then realized, as if awakened from a dream, that he had subconsciously ignored this fatal and insurmountable problem.

What Xia Mu said was right. Compared to them, the lifespan of humans, who live no more than a hundred years, is indeed terrifyingly short.

No matter how strong Xia Mu appears to be now, he will still not be able to escape birth, aging, sickness and death in a few decades.

This was a major mistake in his initial considerations.

An indescribable feeling of bitterness spread in Latios' heart. The question raised by Xia Mu undoubtedly overturned all the previous efforts of him and the other party.

Because even though Xia Mu now has the ability to eliminate all powerful poachers.

But when the other party leaves like himself, Latias will still face the same threat.

A few decades is enough time for a new group of poachers to grow up.

"Xia Mu..."

Latios called out softly, but he didn't know what to say next.

The best way is undoubtedly to let Xia Mu, like his former self, find a new shelter for Latias before his life runs out.

But for some reason, he couldn't bring himself to propose this.

Compared to him, Xia Mu's relationship with his sister seems to be fundamentally different.

As if he had guessed what Latios wanted to say, Xia Mu spoke first:

"It may be a little selfish, but I won't leave my mother's safety to anyone else."

This plain sentence completely blocked whatever Latios wanted to say next.

And in fact, he didn't have much intention of persuading her.

After all, apart from Xia Mu, he couldn't trust anyone else to protect Latias' safety.

"Xia Mu, do you have any ideas?"

Latios asked, exhausted and without much hope.

The only solution he could think of was to find some legendary Pokémon that could prolong his life and beg for help.

But let’s not talk about the unpredictable whereabouts of these legendary Pokémon.

Even if you find it, the other party may not choose to help.

This can only be regarded as a solution that is not a solution.

Just as Latios was thinking this, to his surprise, Xia Mu actually nodded to his question.

"Latios, are you willing to believe me?" Xia Mu asked.

Latios was slightly stunned, then answered without hesitation:

"of course."

"If I didn't trust you, how could I agree to let you stay with Latias?"

In his opinion, what Xia Mu asked was complete nonsense.

But because of this, Latios became even more curious about what Xia Mu wanted to do.

If what the other party is going to do is not a big deal, he will not ask him a question that he already knows the answer to.

Sure enough, after hearing his answer, Xia Mu's mouth corners slightly raised, outlining a beautiful smile.

Facing Latios's gaze, he slowly spoke:

"In that case, I hope you will allow me to tell the Poachers Forum about your life on this island."

"The time...is set for two months later."

Even Latios was stunned when he heard this absurd request.

If it weren't for his absolute trust in Xia Mu, he would even think that the other party was trying to harm him.

"I... agree."

Although he didn't know what Xia Mu was going to do, Latios finally chose to agree.

He believed that the other party would not let him down.

[The plan was carried out smoothly, which relieved your depressed mood. 】

[But perhaps without even noticing it yourself, your emotions seem to be getting more extreme.]

[It was already late at night when you returned home, and Latias was sitting on the sofa in the living room waiting for you. ]

【From the way Tess remained silent, it can be seen that your coming home so late seemed to make her quite angry.】

[The feeling of being in control of the situation in your heart is gone, and you can't help but swallow.]

"Why did you come back so late?"

Latias asked in a serious voice. She now seriously suspected that it was her brother who led Xia Mu astray!

"Uncle, uncle has a fever. I am taking care of him during the day."

Xia Mu replied stumblingly despite being nervous.

It couldn't be said that he was lying, Latios did have a fever.

"Brother is sick?"

Hearing the word "fever", the gloom on Latias's face lessened a bit.

[After your words, Latias finally reluctantly forgave you for coming home late this time. ]

[You can't help but breathe a sigh of relief and feel proud of your ability to respond. ]

[But what you didn't expect was that in order to experience your care like Latios, Tiss began to pretend to be sick for a period of time afterwards.]

[This is the first time you realize that Tis is jealous of her own brother.]

Chapter 73 You Can Call Me J

[Unconsciously, time began to pass quickly. ]

[Recently, you often take time out to go to the isolated island to treat Latios.]

[With the help of the potions and energy cubes you carefully prepared, Latios has recovered his basic mobility.]

[If you look at it from the outside, his condition is undoubtedly getting better, but only you know that this is just a false appearance.]

[Seemingly noticing that you are in a bad mood, Daigo has specially sent you a battle invitation. 】

[Considering that Latios's body cannot be cured by researching medicine behind closed doors, and in order to adjust your own mentality, you finally agreed to Daigo's request. ]

"Tess, I'm going out for a while and will be back around evening."

Before going out, Xia Mu reported to Latias as usual.

Hearing this, Latias, who was studying the recipe, paused slightly.

"I understand. Be careful on the road." Latias replied calmly.

But if you observe carefully enough, you can tell from her slightly white knuckles that she is not calm at the moment.

Behind the book, there was an ambiguous look in Latias' amber eyes.

Xia Mu was hiding something from her - this was the conclusion Latias came to.

In fact, Xia Mu has been going out every day recently, and he leaves early and comes back late, sometimes not even coming back until night falls.

Considering that the other party has just become an international policeman, it is normal that he has a lot of things to do.

but...

What really made Latias certain that Xia Mu was hiding something was that when she asked him what he had been doing in recent days, he subconsciously turned his eyes to the left.

Like most mothers, she also has enough understanding of Xia Mu as a "child".

She has learned from years of experience that the other person will only look to the right when they are lying.

Thinking of this, Latias turned his gaze towards the door that Xia Mu had slowly closed.

For a moment, countless speculations flowed through her mind.

Finally, Latias sighed in annoyance.

Now she only hopes that...Xia Mu's concealment from her is also a white lie.

[After leaving the house, you quickly arrived at the place you agreed to meet Daigo. ]

[As if to quickly dispel the depression in your heart, Daigo invited you to a battle the next moment after meeting. ]

[You naturally didn’t refuse after a week of hard work. You’ve been in a very messy mood recently, and you’ve long wanted a hearty fight as an outlet for your emotions.]

[You and Daigo's battle soon begins on a nearby battlefield.]

[But what neither you nor he noticed was that shortly after your fight began, a silver-haired girl came to the spectator seats.]

on the battlefield