Chapter 384: Mikili and Nakki
Chapter 384: Mikili and Nakki
In the city square of Feather City, a young man and a woman, both wearing capes, were leisurely sipping coffee.
Noticing an approaching figure, the young man with dark red short hair called out, "Another three cups of coffee, please."
"Sure, just a moment."
He then waved towards the direction of the square with a smile.
"Jing He, over here."
Approaching them were Jing He, Sharon, and Daye.
"It's been a while, Ado, Xinchun," Jing He greeted casually after they sat down.
"Yes, it has been a while," Ado replied.
The two exchanged a smile.
Xinchun, with her arms crossed, hummed softly, seemingly not in the best of moods.
"Looks like there are a lot of people today," Sharon said, finishing the last rice ball and speaking with her mouth full.
Daye looked towards the registration area in the center of the square, which was already bustling with people. Judging by the situation, he thought, "Even registration won't be easy."
"Don't worry," Ado said with a slight smile. "I've already registered for you."
Daye glanced cautiously at Jing He and Sharon, then pointed at himself.
Ado's smile remained unchanged, "I registered for all of you, no need to be polite."
Daye took a deep breath and forced a smile, "Thank you."
"Hngga~"
Gramps emerged from Jing He's shadow, pointed at the stalls in the distance, and drooled.
"Go ahead," Jing He said, rubbing its head. "Just don't cause any trouble."
"Hngga~"
Gramps called out to Rotom.
Old man, don't you trust me to handle things?
"Rotom, Kyuubi, keep an eye on it," Jing He instructed.
Buzz—
A Poke Ball at his waist opened, and Ice Kyuubi also ran out.
"Are you serious, Rotom?"
"Roar~"
While Rotom might not be able to watch Gramps, with Ice Kyuubi's help, it should be enough.
Though mischievous, Gramps wouldn't dare cause any trouble in broad daylight.
The three little ones hummed a tune as they ran off.
"What were we talking about just now?" Ado asked.
"Oh, Daye wanted to ask you something. He's looking to catch a Flying-type Pokemon and wanted your opinion," Jing He said without changing his expression.
"Flying-type? Me?"
Ado pointed at himself, seeking confirmation.
"You know a lot about them, and he's a Trainer specializing in Fire-type Pokemon."
"I see."
Ado showed a thoughtful expression, stroking his chin softly, and said, "Infernaria is an excellent Fire and Flying-type."
Daye's eyes lit up, as this was in line with his expectations.
But then Ado continued, "Flambird is also an option."
Daye's breath hitched, and his head felt like it was being crushed. This suggestion seemed even better than the previous one!
No wonder he's Ado.
Jing He, sitting beside them, was momentarily stunned as he watched the two of them engage in a genuine exchange.
You two are something else.
One is bold enough to teach, and the other is bold enough to listen.
"Jing He-sensei, Sharon-san, Ado-san, and Xinchun-san, welcome to Feather City."
As the group chatted, a tall and graceful young woman in a light blue flight suit appeared before them.
It was none other than Nakki, the Gym Leader of Feather City!
Daye covered his face.
Doesn't anyone recognize me?
"Oh, and Daye-san, welcome." Nakki finally noticed Daye.
"It's, it's fine!"
Daye was startled, his eyes welling up with tears.
Finally, someone noticed me!
Everyone greeted her.
At the same time, Nakki learned from them that they were there to participate in the Wing Carnival's flying race, and she smiled, saying, "The weather today is great for flying, but based on my experience, it's not the best time for flying yet. You might need to wait a little longer."
Nakki is not only a Gym Trainer from the Hoenn region but also the leader among the Hoenn Gym Leaders, responsible for coordinating various matters between the Gyms.
Just like Lila in Yuhong City in the Kanto region.
So Nakki quickly struck up a conversation with the group.
Jing He, Ado, and the others were participating for the first time, but Nakki, as the host, had already participated many times, so she shared her experiences without reservation.
"The best flying conditions aren't necessarily when there's no air current at all. Instead, we need to 'read' the air current with our Pokemon, understand it, and utilize it."
In theory, Pokemon are not allowed to attack each other during the flying race.
But nothing is absolute.
For example, if a Pokemon flying ahead uses a flying move to disrupt the air current to fly faster, it will affect the Pokemon behind.
And vice versa.
Moreover, the race course designed by the organizers is actually quite complex and varied, including water surfaces, forests, stone forests, and more, requiring Trainers to give commands accordingly.
"Ahem, well..." Jing He cleared his throat and asked, "What if a Trainer isn't good at riding on a Pokemon's flight?"
Noticing the gazes of the group, Jing He spoke up, "I'm asking on Daye's behalf."
Daye: "???"
Everyone understood.
Only Sharon's eyes curved into a crescent shape, and she smiled, looking at Jing He, who was calm and collected.
Nakki smiled slightly and said, "Trainers can also fly separately from their Pokemon. The organizers will provide hot air balloons, but in this case, it might be difficult for the Trainer's commands to reach the Pokemon in time."
After a brief pause, she continued, "If you must fly together, using Gear is a good option, although it may hinder your flight to some extent."
Gear!
"Or," Nakki's smile grew more intense.
"It's not impossible to have Pokemon carry you while flying."
Jinghe's mind flashed with an image of Charizard being dragged through the air by Fossil Wyvern, gripping the backpack's shoulder strap.
If they were to fall...
Afterward, Nakki continued to share some flying race experiences with the group until another person appeared.
"Ladies and gentlemen," said Mikili, the current Gym Leader of Luli City, who had arrived as Jinghe had anticipated.
However, as soon as Mikili appeared, Nakki's previously friendly and pleasant smile instantly turned cold. She stood up and said, "My apologies, I have some matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."
After apologizing, she turned and left.
Mikili, upon seeing this, looked embarrassed. It was only after Jinghe signaled him with his eyes that he realized what was happening.
"Go," Jinghe gestured with his eyes.
Mikili understood and gave Jinghe a grateful look before hurrying after Nakki.
"Nakki!"
The others, who had witnessed this brief interaction, exchanged glances.
Xinchun, with her keen sense, had noticed something amiss.
"Mr. Mikili and Miss Nakki..."
Daye, realizing the situation, exclaimed, "They have a grudge?"
The group: "..."
"You seem to know something," Sharon said, looking at Jinghe.
She had overheard Jinghe's hint to Mikili.
Jinghe held up both hands and gave a thumbs-up, then bent his fingers slightly.
However, it was clear that the others didn't understand his gesture.
Can't they understand such an "international" gesture?
Jinghe could only sigh and explain, "They used to be a couple."
Xinchun's curiosity was piqued, and she stared at Jinghe intently. "Tell us more."
Sharon also showed a hint of curiosity.
No.
Jinghe looked at the sunflower seeds that had mysteriously appeared in Xinchun's hand.
Could it be that you also have a Gramps hidden away?
Jinghe's knowledge of Mikili and Nakki's relationship was limited to the Special Episode.
In reality, Mikili and Nakki had been in a relationship for quite some time. Mikili was still young when they started dating, and he had challenged the League and become a Champion.
Everyone believed that with Mikili's potential, he would one day challenge the Elite Four and even the Champion's throne.
However, Mikili chose to follow his mentor, Adam, and became the Gym Leader of Luli City.
This decision was due to Nakki also being a Gym Leader, and Mikili felt that being by her side would help her. He didn't want to hurt her pride, so he kept his reasons to himself.
As a result, their relationship became complicated.
They still cared for each other, but there was a hurdle they couldn't overcome.
After hearing Jinghe's brief explanation, the group fell silent.
They couldn't say who was right or wrong.
But they felt it was a pity that this hurdle remained.
According to Jinghe's knowledge, during the Special Episode's Lava Team and Ocean Team chaos, Chayan Song and Shuiwutong had held Nakki hostage to force Mikili's hand. This led to Mikili's demise and the near destruction of the Hoenn League.
The strongest Liver Emperor, Champion Da Wu, fought for 22 days until he succumbed to exhaustion.
Qianli, forced to use Sky Tyrant beyond its limits, also perished, along with Mikili and Nakki.
It could only be said that Timarabi's power was too strong.
Not long after, Mikili returned, looking dejected.
It was clear that this wasn't his first attempt to win Nakki back, nor his first failure.
Ado patted Mikili's back gently to offer comfort.
But as he turned around, he found himself locked in Xinchun's murderous gaze.
How could he not understand the situation?
Ado was perplexed by Xinchun's inexplicable resentment.
At this moment, the "reckless" Daye stepped in.
"Let's battle!"
Daye stood up abruptly, his eyes scanning the group intensely.
In his mind, no problem was too big to be solved by a battle.
If one battle wasn't enough, they'd have another!
Sharon ignored Daye and nudged Jinghe with her elbow, whispering, "Help them?"
Jinghe let out a bitter laugh.
I'm just a Pokemon psychologist, not a human psychologist, and certainly not a relationship expert.
"Ahem. The time isn't right yet."
PS: Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! May you all soar to new heights!
[High Martial Arts in the City: Unstoppable from Self-Discipline]
Urban High Martial Arts thrives, while Ancient Martial Arts fades. Mecha reigns supreme, but the Wumu Thirteen Spears aim to revive the glory of Ancient Martial Arts!
(End of Chapter)
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