Pokémon: What should I do? My father-in-law always wants to tear me apart

"It hurts..."

Lin Yi felt as if his hand was being clamped tightly by a pair of pliers, his finger bones were almost dislocated, and the sharp pain was like fine needles, piercing through his fingertips and into his heart.

The pain was so fierce that it instantly twisted his brows and left several deep lines between his eyebrows.

But when his eyes fell on Ruan Yaoyao, crying with tears in her eyes and her face full of panic and helplessness, his heart softened as if it were a puddle of water, and all the discomfort caused by the pain was instantly thrown away.

He endured the severe pain in his hand, exerted a little force with his arms, and leaned forward steadily. His other hand gently and tenderly stroked Ruan Yaoyao's back, as if he wanted to convey endless comfort and consolation through this action.

Ruan Yaoyao was still immersed in a huge whirlpool of emotions. Her hands subconsciously clenched tighter and tighter, her nails almost digging into Lin Yi's flesh.

But Lin Yi was like a calm and resolute rock, not moving at all, and showing no intention of resisting or breaking free.

He just stared at her quietly, his eyes full of love and doting. His gaze was like the warm sunshine in spring, gentle and inclusive, quietly dispelling the chill and fear around Ruan Yaoyao.

After a moment, Lin Yi sighed softly, opened his arms, and slowly embraced Ruan Yaoyao in his arms with an extremely tolerant and warm attitude.

His embrace was solid and reliable, exuding a scent that was unique to him, like an impenetrable barrier that isolated all sadness and anxiety.

Ruan Yaoyao's body stiffened slightly, as if she had just come back to her senses from a trance.

Then, like a drowning man grabbing a life-saving straw, she buried her whole body deeper into Lin Yi's arms, her arms tightly wrapped around his waist, her body trembling constantly.

Tears soaked Lin Yi's clothes wantonly. His shoulders shook and sobs came intermittently, each sob like a heavy hammer hitting Lin Yi's heart.

He simply tightened his arms, rested his chin lightly on Ruan Yaoyao's head, and said nothing, using his silent companionship to express thousands of words.

Lin Yi raised his head slightly and slowly glanced at the people gathered around him. Their faces were filled with worry, astonishment and the complex emotions of surviving a disaster. There were still traces of tears in their eyes, and their expressions were full of fatigue and fear.

Seeing this, Lin Yi felt a mixture of warmth and guilt in his heart. He coughed lightly, cleared his hoarse throat, and said:

"Everyone, I'm sorry to have made you worry. This has really been hard for you."

His words were filled with sincere apologies and gratitude; although his voice was not loud, it was like a warm current that flowed into the hearts of everyone present and slightly dispelled the tense haze that lingered here.

After saying this, he paused, as if gathering some kind of strength, turned around, and cast his gaze towards the hazy and unknown sky in the distance.

"It's time to end this."

……

"Cough! Cough! Cough!"

Lin Guochang and Liu Qianyu staggered and half-knelt heavily on the dusty and gravel ground, their chests heaving violently and gasping for breath.

Every breath was accompanied by a heavy wheezing sound, as if an old bellows was operating with difficulty.

Beside them, the Pokémon that had fought alongside them and accompanied them day and night were now in extremely dire conditions.

The Charizard fell to one side, its wings badly broken, as if they had been slashed by a sharp blade, the wing membranes torn in many places, the edges jagged. It used to be so majestic, able to soar into the sky with flames, but now it had difficulty even standing up and could only hum weakly.

The shell of the Blastoise was covered with cracks, and shocking gaps spread out. Water stains seeped out from the cracks. It poked its head out, and its eyes were full of fatigue and pain.

On the other hand, Tang Chen, thanks to the rescue of his Pokémon, was able to evacuate the battlefield in time, and several Pokémon under his command still retained some combat capabilities.

Those Pokémon spread out in a fan shape, protecting Tang Chen behind them. They looked alert and ready for battle. Their bodies were faintly emitting poisonous mist that was either dark green or dark purple. The fluctuations of poisonous energy were faintly diffused in the air, like a protective barrier.

Looking not far away, the fierce battle was still going on.

I saw the bear in uniform waving his strong arms. Every swing was accompanied by a whistling sound of wind, and the surrounding sand and stones flew everywhere.

However, facing the Ultimate Necrozma that exuded terrifying pressure in front of it, it seemed to be struggling more and more.

Ultimate Necrozma was suspended in mid-air, the light around it was so bright that it was almost blinding, the golden and purple lights intertwined and entangled with each other, surging like a nebula vortex, the powerful psychic energy and dragon energy were like materialized waves, rushing and spreading in all directions one after another.

Although the bear in armor is brave and fearless in close combat, its disadvantage of lacking long-range attack means is clearly evident in this battlefield of long-range bombardment and rampant energy.

It tried to jump and charge again and again to close the distance with Ultimate Necrozma, but was always forced back by the super-energy beams pouring down like a rainstorm. Large charred and smoking pits were blasted out on the ground beneath its feet, and a large cloud of dust was raised every time it landed.

Its fur had been burned by the light beams in many places, emitting a pungent burnt smell. Its physical strength was rapidly dissipating in such a high-intensity confrontation. Its movements gradually became slower and its sense of power decreased sharply. It was gradually falling into a disadvantage.

If it weren't for Tang Chen's remaining poison-type Pokémon setting up protection and using the poisonous mist they released to cushion and resist the aftermath of the battle, the energy impact like a tsunami would have killed Lin Guochang, Liu Qianyu and Tang Chen on the spot.

"Is it over? Is this the end of everything?"

Lin Guochang's eyes were filled with dejection and despair. Looking at the smoke-filled front that looked like a doomsday battlefield, bitter ripples continued to arise in his heart.

Beside him were the seriously injured and dying Pokémon lying on the ground, and not far away were Tang Chen's poison-type companions who were still able to fight but were also exhausted, and there was also the Pokémon who was struggling to hold on but was being suppressed and defeated by the powerful force of Ultimate Necrozma.

These scenes were like heavy lead blocks, weighing heavily on his heart, making it almost impossible for him to breathe and filling his heart with a feeling of powerlessness.

At this suffocating moment of silence, suddenly, a familiar figure came into his sight.

Lin Guochang looked closely and saw that it was Lin Yi, supported by Ruan Yaoyao, who was walking slowly towards him with unsteady but persistent steps.

Lin Yi's face was as pale as paper, and his body was shaking slightly from time to time. He was obviously very weak and was holding on to his last breath.

Ruan Yaoyao's face was full of worry. One hand was tightly around Lin Yi's waist to lend him strength, and the other hand was carefully protecting his side, fearing that he would fall to the ground if he lost his balance. Her eyes were full of anxiety and concern, and she muttered softly, urging Lin Yi to go slower and more steadily.

"Lin Yi? Yaoyao? What are they doing here?!"

Lin Guochang's eyes suddenly shrank, and a storm surged in his heart, with both surprise and fear.

I was surprised why these two people showed up at such a dangerous moment, and I was afraid that they would be involved in this extremely cruel battle where the outcome was almost clear, and meet with unexpected events.

At that moment, he didn't care about his own pain and fatigue. He supported himself on the gravel ground with his hands, gritted his teeth, and tried to struggle to get up.

Just as Lin Guochang stood up, Lin Yi seemed to gather all his strength and slowly stood up. Although his body was still shaking, he was like a poplar standing stubbornly in the strong wind, with an unquestionable determination.

He raised his arm, pointed his slender finger straight at the Ultimate Necrozma in the air, which was emitting an overwhelming pressure that could destroy the world and was so bright that it was almost blinding, and shouted at the top of his lungs:

"Alpaca, fuck it for me--"

The sound broke through the roar of energy collision on the battlefield, broke the pervasive silence, and echoed for a long time in this desolate and tragic space with the courage of risking everything and the momentum of burning the boats.