Pokémon: Hoenen Rage

Chapter 388 as a father
"Okay, let's all disperse! Naqi and the others are going to have a gathering with Master, so let's not make trouble for them!"

After chatting affectionately for a long time, it was only when Mizi came forward that it came to an end.

The short half-day at Baiyu Gym was probably the best time Naqi had been in since her departure. The familiar environment and familiar people made her feel very relaxed and comfortable.

Holding Len's hand, she waved goodbye to the apprentices.

"Lai, Naqi, I'll go to the Fairy Center during this period of time. I just want to experience Yin Yu's life~ I haven't lived in such an interesting city before."

Cortina offered it winkingly.

"Miss Cortner, master specially asked me to receive you well. If you don't mind, how about staying at my house?"

Still wearing a lazy and warm smile, Mizi took Cortner's hand.

"Is it too much trouble for you, Miss Mizi?"

"Nothing. I live alone now and I happen to be a little lonely. By the way, our Elf Center is different from other cities. There is no alliance involved and no accommodation is provided."

"Huh? That's it, then I'll leave it to you."

After giving Lai and Naqi a "don't worry" look, Mizi took Cortner and left in the other direction.

"Then so do we."

Naki said softly.

"Well, it's time to meet your parents, it's 'official' this time, isn't it?"

Lai's smile was very refreshing.

".Um!"

Naqi's hand held Lai's arm a little tighter.

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"Uncle Moshu, Aunt Mio, good evening!"

"Here? Sit down."

In the living room, Mo Shu, who was holding the newspaper, took off his glasses, put the newspaper on the coffee table, and said lightly.

This is an old newspaper from some time ago.

The page facing up in the newspaper is Lai Zai's photo of Pansy.

"What happened to the fight with Tie Xuan?"

As soon as they sat down, without saying anything else, Mo Shu asked about the previous battle situation.

Lai didn't know why, so he could only say modestly: "Senior Tie Xuan didn't use electric shock monsters and naughty thunder bombs. I was lucky enough to beat him."

"Is six to one a lucky win? Sometimes, being too humble can make you look very proud."

Mo Shu had already received the news from Tie Xuan, and this question was also to open up the topic.

Lai nodded and said yes: "You are right, you have been taught."

"Let's not talk about this anymore. What are your next plans? What's going on with that little girl from the mountains?"

"Okay, this is at home, don't talk about such serious things, eat, come and help serve the dishes!"

Mio's voice grew closer and closer.

"Here we come! Aunt Mio, please slow down!"

Lai quickly stood up, and together with Naqi, helped Mio do things.

Mo Shu also wanted to go over and help, but together with Lai, they were kicked out of the kitchen for being in the way.

The two of them looked at each other and saw each other's movements that were very familiar to them in their daily lives. They suddenly felt that they were in the same boat, and most of their original slight embarrassment dissipated.

"It seems."

"Ah."

"It looks like it will be a while longer. Can you go out for a walk with me?"

"my pleasure."

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Under the weak sunlight at dusk, the two of them were walking among the hurried crowds. This was the time when most people returned home from work.

"I have already guessed what you are going to do here. However, we can leave that for later. I want to talk about my daughter first. What do you think?"

Walking to a more secluded place, Mo Shu slowly spoke. At this time, he was no longer the gym leader and the leader of the forest people, but an ordinary father.

"Of course, here, nothing is more important than Naqi's matter."

Len replied matter-of-factly.

"You are three years younger than Naqi, right? You just turned fourteen?" "Yes, our birthdays are very close."

"Have you thought about it?"

"Although I don't know what you are referring to specifically, I don't think there is anything worth hesitating about."

"Have you ever thought about what will happen if we are not satisfied or agree?"

"It would be a pity, but it won't affect us."

"Are you that confident?"

"No, I trust her just like Naqi trusts me."

"Then you should know that Naqi will take over my position in the future and lead the White Feather Gym, and then the people of the forest."

"I know, and I have the consciousness to do everything I can to support her."

"Including being unable to become the Four Heavenly Kings and Champion?"

"If there is such a barrier, I will break it down with my own hands."

"You seem to have changed a lot from more than a year ago. At that time, you would never say such absolute words."

"People will grow, and my growth is precisely because of Naqi's support."

"Put your Pokémon out and let me see it."

"Okay. Come out, guys."

Seven white lights flashed, and seven Pokémon, including Jirachi, appeared in front of Moshu at the same time.

"Seeing is better than hearing. Except for the wishing star and the little guy, everything has been impeccably nurtured and grown. It seems that the evaluation of you by Tie Xuan and Yuanji is indeed true."

"Thanks to the wrong love from my seniors, I naturally don't dare to slack off at all."

"It's March now, and there are still more than four months before the Caiyou Conference. What about the sixth one? I'm afraid it's not enough for the little one. Do you want to use the wishing star?"

"I won't ask Kiraqi to fight if it is not necessary. I also have a partner in the far south."

"Not bad, have you thought about how to compete with those young people?"

"Thinking about it, I will win."

"That's not a small tone! In fact, your strength is gradually beginning to qualify you to say that. The Four Heavenly Kings?"

"The Four Heavenly Kings."

"My daughter, Naqi, is a very independent person. If she sees something right, she will never look back."

"Yes."

"Frankly speaking, when I first met you, I didn't think about it. You should be the same, right?"

"Yes."

"So, now, do you really make up your mind to take over the hand of his daughter from a father? Don't rush to answer, think it through, and then tell me."

Mo Shu's words brought Lai back to that morning a year ago.

The girl who fell from the sky, her hair blown away by the wind, and extremely bright under the sun, appeared in front of him again.

"I think, I may have made this determination a long time ago, but I didn't know it at the time."

"In that case, as a father, I have nothing else to say. But I hope that you will remember what you said to me today for the rest of your life."

"I won't forget it."

"Although she is a little older than you, my daughter is not as mature and strong as she seems. Take good care of her, do you understand?"

"I understand, don't worry."

Mo Shu's tense expression slowly relaxed, a little relieved, a little relaxed, and a little bit disappointed.

"Let's go home. I'm afraid they will have to wait impatiently."

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Meanwhile, another part of the city.

In the living room of Mizi's house, amidst the silence, the atmosphere was a little awkward.

"Excuse me for asking, what do you want to do when you follow Naqi and Lai to Yinyu? In other words, what do the people of the mountain want to do, Miss Cortner from Villarrica?"

Yako spoke slowly, her face no longer showing the previous laziness, replaced by the maturity and rigor of being an important leader of the new generation among the White Feather Gym and the people of the forest.

(End of this chapter)