I, the Pokémon Master, now resign

He leaned against the wall, his eyes filled with envy, but he didn't regret his original choice.

"Sure enough~ There are good and bad things about being precocious. If she had confessed her feelings to you at the beginning, would you have made the same choice? I'm really curious..."

Bai Xu snorted and laughed, and he didn't know what he was thinking at the moment. Was it his guess that he had made other choices at the beginning?Or, as he said verbally, what other futures might there be for his still immature child who had realized the dream of his anger?

......

"It's good to be here."

On the other side, after flying for more than a minute, Bai Chen directed the Vulcan Moth to land at the foot of a certain mountain.

In most cities, it is forbidden for trainers to command Pokémon to carry people, but the residential area of ​​Raven City is just stuck on the boundary between the city and the suburbs, so Bai Chen was able to save a lot of energy and let Vulcan Moth Land directly on the mountain road closest to the Pokémon Center.

"But what exactly did Kamizilei want to say? She was the one who sent me to Raven City, but she didn't even answer the phone..."

Until yesterday, Bai Chen was still trying to call Kamizlei, telling her that he had arrived in Raven City first, but Kamizlei still did not answer the phone at all as before.

At this point, Bai Chen didn't know if he really misremembered the number, or if something happened to her.

But at least Bai Chen didn't plan to go to see Kamizlei today. During his stay in Leiwen City for a few days, what Bai Chen wanted to see most was indeed.

......

"Ding bell~"

The automatic doors of the Pokémon Center slowly opened towards both sides. At a glance, the Pokémon Center has changed a lot compared to before.

The equipment is more advanced, and the hall is brighter and more spacious. It is obvious that there have been relatively large renovations.

Although the Pokémon centers in the Hezhong area are generally similar, and there is no particularly obvious difference, but seeing such changes in the places I was familiar with many years ago, it is impossible to say that I dare not open them.

It's just that, in such an environment where everything is changing, there is one thing that hasn't changed.

.....

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353 Long time no see

"It's still the same..."

At the front desk of the Pokémon Center, Ms. Joy was still busy dealing with trainers who brought injured Pokmon over for treatment one after another.

It is the afternoon, and it is the hottest time in the battle arena. During this time, countless trainers from all over the world gather in that place to fight Pokémon. They want to increase their battle points as much as possible here to get more High popularity.

In the battle arena in Raven City, each trainer has his own ID account, which records personal Pokémon information and trainer information, as well as the points the trainers have gained in the battle arena.

In this city where entertainment is paramount, Pokémon battles, as a mainstream entertainment item, are naturally sought after by countless people.

In this context, the points in the battle arena can actually be counted as a trainer's reputation in Raven City, and the top ten trainers in the battle arena can definitely be regarded as stars, and when training Players have obtained the corresponding battle points, they can get many good rewards in the battle arena.

Under the vigorous local publicity, Pokémon battles have become the mainstream for a well-deserved, so in Raven City, the work tasks in the Pokémon Center are relatively much more arduous.

"Thank you!"

"It's okay, it's my job after all."

After sending away another excited trainer who looked as if he was going to continue to participate in the battle, the front desk of the Pokémon Center was finally free, and Bai Chen had been sitting here for more than half an hour. up.

really busy...

The same familiar scene as before, the Pokémon Center was just as busy ten years ago, that is, when I sent the rattan snake here, it happened to be a time when there were few people, otherwise I might have been even more famous at the time. many.

"call......"

After seeing off the last trainer, Miss Joy finally had time to wipe the sweat off her forehead.

Although it is usually busy enough here, today the trainers in the city seem to be more excited than ever, and there are a lot of people here.

But fortunately, all the Pokmon trainers who came here were not seriously injured, just ordinary battle injuries, which can be regarded as a blessing in misfortune.

Um?Anyone else?

Originally, she planned to go back to the lounge at the back to drink a sip of water and sit for a while, but after seeing another trainer walking towards her, she could only temporarily give up her plan to rest.

He seems to be the person who has been sitting in the waiting area over there since just now, right?Isn't it here to treat Pokémon?

When Bai Chen approached, Miss Joy realized that he seemed to have already come in, and he didn't seem to be in a hurry, so the Pokémon was injured?

As a trainer's common sense, if you encounter trouble in a strange city, you can go to the police station to find Miss Junsha, and you can also go to the Pokémon Center to discuss with Miss Joy, because they are all special personnel directly appointed by the alliance. I am also responsible for sharing part of the pressure for the newcomer trainers.

Because of this, Miss Joy did not have any doubts, but still smiled at him professionally, and asked in a gentle tone:

"Is there anything you need help?"

"..."

After Miss Joy finished asking, Bai Chen was silent for a moment, and did not answer immediately.

Miss Joy thought it was because he didn't hear, so she was about to stretch out her hand to look in front of him, but in the next second, Bai Chen suddenly said:

"You are still the same as before~ Long time no see."

"Eh?"

Seeing Bai Chen's very familiar face when he greeted her, Miss Joy was also a little dazed for a moment. After staring at Bai Chen's face carefully for a while, she suddenly realized who it was that was standing in front of her. .

"You?! Aren't you... huh... Really... I was shocked when you suddenly came up to say hello..."

Miss Joy's smiling expression suddenly disappeared, and she complained with such a sigh of relief.

"Isn't it because you were still busy before? So I deliberately picked a relatively free time to come up."

Bai Chen smiled apologetically.

For him, Miss Joy can be said to be his greatest benefactor.

After learning the truth of everything, she decided to help Bai Chen's plan to escape without hesitation.For Miss Joy's kindness, Bai Chen refused at first. After all, he felt that if this matter was discovered, Miss Joy would definitely be held accountable. After all, he helped the child run away from home. It doesn't make sense anywhere, right?

But in the end, Bai Chen was still defeated by Miss Joy's insistence, and finally accepted her help with a grateful heart.

At that time, Miss Joy not only gave him the most basic travel expenses, but also helped him contact Dr. Yew, which allowed Bai Chen to travel as a regular trainer of the alliance.

Without Ms. Joy's help, his travel plan might have to be delayed for two or three years. If things really went in that direction, Bai Chen's current prospects would definitely not be as successful as they are now.

"Besides, I have to spend a little time to find out if you're retired~ Who made Miss Joy look basically the same everywhere."

Even after ten years have passed, the Miss Joy who helped Bai Chen in front of me has no obvious signs of aging. Regarding this point, even Bai Chen, who has become a Pokémon master, has not obtained it in the alliance documents. Satisfactory answer.

It's as if God favored the two families of Joey and Junsha. No matter who they marry and have children, their offspring will definitely be women who look the same as them, and their aging time will be prolonged. .

And according to what Bai Chen learned, Miss Joy, who is in charge of managing the Pokémon centers in various places, will retire directly after reaching a certain age, and go to some other organizations within the alliance to hold important positions.

However, it is not clear whether this change of position counts as a promotion for Bai Chen, because these are all matters discussed within the Joey family and the alliance.

"That's really disappointing. I can't even tell the face of my benefactor~"

Miss Joy joked with a smile.

Although she said so, of course she did not mean to blame Bai Chen. Except for the sisters and parents in their family, Joey has never met anyone who can clearly distinguish them. On this issue She has already taken it for granted.

354 The Past Without Repentance

"But it's really a good thing that you haven't been back for nearly ten years. If I hadn't heard the news that you became a Pokémon master more than a year ago, I would have thought that something happened to you outside, although I also I don’t like to say these things, but you should consider other people’s feelings more.”

Miss Joy brought Bai Chen a glass of water while expressing her worries.

Although it is not completely without contact, but that contact is just a matter of the early stage. At the earliest time, Bai Chen would send himself a letter every time he went to a city, but since he became Adek's After he became a student, he never sent letters so diligently again.

And the last time Bai Chen sent a letter to explain his current situation seems to be the day he disappeared from the Hezhong area, if Adek hadn't come over and said that Bai Chen left because he wanted to pursue a higher goal , Joey probably really thought he was in some danger.

However, the changes in Baichen's personality and behavior, as well as Joey's problems are all Adek's problems. Why did Bai Chen's habit of repaying pings disappeared after he recognized Adek as a teacher?

Adek must carry everything he says about this pot!

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry...but I have my own reasons."

When facing Miss Joy, Bai Chen couldn't show a serious attitude. Even ten years ago, he never responded to her with indifference.

"Because after I left the Hezhong area, I basically spent more than 20 days a month in the wild. Even in the city, it was just to replenish supplies. Generally speaking, I would set off again after staying for less than two days."

Bai Chen did not lie about this point, after all, his overall strength had reached the stage of rapid growth at that time.The reason is logical, because his training day and night puts himself and Pokmon in an absolutely high-pressure environment, because only in that way can he devote himself to the battle wholeheartedly.

And his cooking skills were developed during that period of time.

"Alas..." Regarding the difficulties Bai Chen said, Miss Joy was speechless, and could only sigh softly in the end.

"Although I understand your difficulties, is it really necessary... I devoted my entire youth to it for a vow. Were you really happy during that time? Did you really experience the joy of traveling? ?”

Miss Joy sat down, staring straight at Bai Chen, wanting to get an answer from him.

Miss Joy's worry about herself is obviously unquestionable, even if it is the simplest sympathy, the only one who cared about her most back then was her and Kamizlei...

"Are you happy...I have asked myself this question. In countless dark nights, in lonely forests, grasslands, and deserts where no one can talk to me, all I can do is to constantly Talk to yourself."

Bai Chen's eyes didn't evade. Facing Miss Joy, who had been caring about him and helping him all along, he couldn't say anything against his will.

"I asked again and again, and every time I got the answer, if you want to ask me if I am happy... of course, even if there is no one in the wild to talk to me, I have to be with me all the way The Pokémon who walked side by side...At least the life at that time was much happier than the life of being blinded here, otherwise I would not insist on leaving here."

Bai Chen's smile was probably mixed with some bitterness.

If there is no other way, who likes to travel for nearly ten years?

If there is no way to go, who likes to taste the loneliness of a person?

He wants to prove that his dream can be realized, he wants to go home after achieving the highest achievement a trainer can achieve, and tell them the truth with a stern voice——

I have always been right!

only......

"As for the second half of the question, my answer should be... no."

What are the factors that make travel happy?It's actually very simple -

Meet the unknown.

Keep recruiting new partners.

Travel to cities around the world to experience different cultural scenery.

And there is...

With the trainers you meet by chance, light up a bonfire at night and talk about each other's dreams...

If you have to talk about these factors, Bai Chen really doesn't take much of them, and he didn't get new partners because of the elite line he insisted on. Although there are encounters with the unknown, most of the time those touches are also affected by his distant feelings. The goal has been diluted a lot.

He hadn't experienced much of the city's scenery, and he couldn't even serve as a guide in the Hezhong area where he was.

In the end, there is no partner who can talk about the future and dreams. After all, the areas where he is located are the most dangerous and sparsely populated areas.

......

"Then... will you regret it... Maybe you can enjoy all of these if you follow your own pace."

Miss Joy looked a little nervous, and when she looked at Bai Chen, her palms had unconsciously clenched into fists.

"Regret? Who knows...But I think if I could go back to the beginning, I would definitely make the same choice~"

Bai Chen smiled in relief, shrugged his shoulders and said so.

Regrets such things only happen after failures, and I have already come to this point, if it is up to him to say such words now, I am afraid that all the trainers in the world who aim to be Pokémon masters will have to Kill him.

"Is that so..."

Although he didn't know whether Bai Chen's words were comforting her, Joey still felt a lot relieved after hearing it.

She was still young at the time, and she fought for a while because she didn't want to be a nurse, but she finally chose to compromise, not because of the pressure from her family, but because she saw other sisters at work. Longing for life.

Although the backgrounds of the two were different, at that time, after thinking about it differently, Joey understood how much pressure Bai Chen, who was not even ten years old, was under.

It could be that she replaced Bai Chen with herself out of her own selfishness, or she could not bear Bai Chen to continue to bear such pressure out of sympathy.

No matter what the purpose was, Miss Joy, who was still young at the time, chose to take a huge risk to help Bai Chen without any return.

It's just that when Adek talked about Bai Chen's travels, she thought about whether she was right or wrong more than once, and the uneasiness in her heart lasted for so many years. After getting the answer from his mouth, she finally felt relieved.

......

355 Here, Something Has Changed

"So, what are your plans for coming back after a long absence?"

Anyway, now is not a busy time, so Joey is free to sit down and chat with Bai Chen like this.

However, according to past practice, the rest period in the middle may not last for half an hour, and the place will become busy and green again.