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Chapter 459: Premonition Dream
Chapter 459: Premonition Dream
February 21st, Tuesday, cloudy.
Hoenn, Cana City.
"Hmm?"
In a new place, the Saltstone Golem's curiosity, vigilance, and apprehension were evident, unable to be completely masked by its domineering aura.
"Aii~"
Jinghe's new pink butterfly-adorned Caretaker Sister, sensing the emotions of Pokemon, gently handed out a freshly made cake to everyone, offering comfort.
The Caretaker Sister's exceptional culinary skills, coupled with Shuang Nai Xian's fresh cream, made the cake look incredibly tempting.
"Hmm?"
The Saltstone Golem swallowed, pointing at the cake and then at itself.
Is this for me?
"Aii~"
The Caretaker Sister nodded gently.
"Hmm"
The Saltstone Golem was deeply moved, and after taking a bite, it was completely conquered by the cake, feeling that there couldn't be a kinder Pokemon than the Caretaker Sister in this world.
Its admiration was evident.
The Caretaker Brother glanced at it and silently placed another welcome cake in front of Poffin.
"Bop!"
Poffin wasn't as easily swayed as the Saltstone Golem, turning its head away without immediately accepting the cake, but the occasional sidelong glance betrayed its thoughts.
"Sister, from now on, I'll leave Salt King to you."
Jinghe, sitting in a nearby recliner and flipping through a book, smiled and said.
"Aii~!" The Caretaker Sister sweetly responded.
"Hmm?"
The Saltstone Golem looked puzzled, then excited.
Let such a gentle Caretaker Sister take care of it?
This was too good to be true!
Unaware of the pitying glances from the Caretaker Brother, Shuang Nai Xian, and Gramps.
Jinghe smiled and didn't bother explaining to the Saltstone Golem; in a couple of days, it would understand his "good intentions."
To avoid being exposed, becoming the true "Salt King" was undoubtedly an excellent choice.
He scanned his own courtyard.
With the arrival of the Saltstone Golem and the evolution of Swift Dragon and Martial Bear Master, the courtyard indeed seemed a bit cramped.
"Why don't we buy the land behind us?" Jinghe thought to himself.
Then he could plant more flowers and grass.
The ice radish and black radish garden could be expanded, and maybe even some fruit trees could be planted.
It wasn't about saving money, but at least the little ones would have more space to play.
For land purchases, Dew Company was the go-to, and he could ask Daisuke about it later.
"Since Salt King is here today, let's have a salt-baked feast!"
After camping outdoors for a few days, the food on the cruise ship and at Dr. Komoku's house was just average, and Jinghe couldn't wait to try Salt King's "abilities."
"Hmm?"
The Saltstone Golem, snapped out of the Caretaker Sister's gentleness, looked dazed.
Did I come to the wrong place? Suddenly, it felt a chill down its back and slowly turned around, only to see Tyrogue staring at it.
"Hmm! (▼▼;)"
The Saltstone Golem's expression turned serious.
But Tyrogue was unfazed, swallowing and continuing to stare at it eagerly.
"Hmm (﹏)"
It grabbed a piece of snow-white stone covered in salt and stuffed it into Tyrogue's mouth.
"Yo-ki!"
Tyrogue was overjoyed and immediately sat down to gnaw on the stone.
Saltstone Golem: (﹏)σ
It had such a heavy taste!
"Gengai!"
Gramps raised his hand, volunteering to go grocery shopping.
But Jinghe ignored him.
Let Gramps go grocery shopping? He'd probably bring back the entire supermarket.
For tasks like this, the Caretaker Sister was the more reliable choice.
In terms of reliability, Jinghe had a ranking in mind.
The Caretaker siblings, Shuang Nai Xian, and Ice Nine-Tailed were at the top tier.
Others like Gigaforg, Swift Dragon, Martial Bear Master, Charcoal Little Servant, and Tyrogue, who only lost control under special circumstances, were at the bottom tier.
The newly joined Tyrogue, who had already shown exceptional talent, was at the second-to-last tier.
As for Gramps, he was at the bottom of the bottom tier.
Jinghe thought this ranking was fair.
"Oh, right, where's Marowak?" Jinghe suddenly realized that one of the little ones was missing.
After returning last time, Marowak no longer accompanied Jinghe as a "Shadow Guide," but instead stayed at the cafe as a "Radish Field Guardian," taking on the form of a "Radish Field Guardian."
It often stood guard near the black radish field with a small wooden stick, preventing any "thieves" from approaching.
"Ao-woo~"
Ice Nine-Tailed, quietly resting beside Jinghe, pointed its tail under the camping table.
And there,
"Bop?!"
Poffin lifted its head from the cake, its face filled with surprise and innocence, its mouth covered in sweet cream and cake crumbs.
In the shadows beside it, Marowak held a small wooden stick, ready to pounce.
"
"This family is quite 'large,' isn't it?"
Jinghe, busy cooking, subconsciously scanned the courtyard.
Unbeknownst to him, his little ones had grown in number.
They could be roughly divided into main combatants, support, cafe staff, and freeloaders.
The main combatants were Gramps, Ice Nine-Tailed, Gigaforg, Swift Dragon, Martial Bear Master, Charcoal Little Servant, and Tyrogue, totaling seven.
Currently, there was only one support Pokemon, Lotad.
Fortunately, Lotad was also "fully functional," able to help with energy cube production, data collection and reporting, navigation, and even household chores and food preparation.
It was an essential Pokemon for home and travel.
The cafe staff primarily consisted of the Caretaker siblings, Shuang Nai Xian, and the newly arrived Saltstone Golem, who could only serve as a decorative sign for now.
In the corner of Cana City, laughter echoed through the brightly lit homes.
March 6th, Friday, light rain.
Cana Pokemon Academy, Pokemon Counseling Room.
"Thank you, Teacher!" A female student dressed in the academy's uniform bowed politely to Jinghe, her eyes filled with admiration.
Jinghe smiled and said, "You're welcome. Remember, next time you watch a horror movie, don't bring your Spoink along."
The girl's cheeks flushed, and she quickly replied, "Okay, I won't!"
After the student left, Jinghe stretched her body and yawned lazily.
"Let's go see how the little ones are doing with their training."
Jinghe stood up and walked out the door.
"Jinghe?"
"Professor Solanas? It's been a while."
As soon as she stepped out, Jinghe saw Professor Solanas, looking a bit disheveled, opening the door.
"Hahaha—I've been a bit busy lately," Professor Solanas said, scratching his head with a laugh.
Hearing this, Jinghe's heart skipped a beat, and she asked, "Is there a large meteor?"
Professor Solanas paused, looking a bit lost, and said, "No."
Jinghe breathed a sigh of relief.
A large meteor would mean trouble.
"I was just asking casually."
Professor Solanas also smiled, "There's no large meteor, but there are plenty of small ones. However, it's rare for them to reach the ground."
Of course, they were all devoured by Rayquaza as snacks, except when Rayquaza dozed off, it was rare for meteors to reach the Johto Region.
So for researchers like Professor Solanas, who studied meteors in the Johto Region, it was like starting a game on Hell difficulty.
"Let's have a meal together sometime." At the academy's cafeteria.
Speaking of which, it's time to pay more attention to Rayquaza and the two idiots. As a meteor expert, Professor Solanas might have some first-hand information.
If necessary, they could take emergency precautions.
"I'll come back to get some things and leave soon," Professor Solanas said apologetically.
Jinghe waved her hand, "It's fine, then next time."
After all, there was no sign of a large meteor yet, so there was no need to rush.
"Okay."
Sinnoh Region, Twinleaf Town.
The early spring breeze carried a hint of chill amidst the warmth.
Eriana snuggled in the cozy sofa, her golden hair covering her profile, revealing only her straight, delicate nose.
Her fingers gently swiped through her phone's interface, accessing the latest league information. Seeing the words "Young Master League Championship," she pursed her lips.
Cardelia, dressed in a white sleeping gown, leaned against Eriana, embracing her pale legs. She breathed softly and evenly.
Suddenly, Cardelia's body trembled, and she sat up abruptly as if waking from a nightmare. Her eyes slightly reddened, and she called out in a tearful voice, "Eriana!"
Seeing this, Eriana put down her phone and gently pulled Cardelia into her arms, stroking her head tenderly. "What's wrong? Did you have a nightmare?"
"Mhm," Cardelia replied in a barely audible voice, greedily inhaling Eriana's scent.
"You must have dreamed of losing the Young Master League Championship, right?" Eriana's hand slipped into Cardelia's fluffy hair, asking with a hint of teasing.
"I'd lose to anyone but that guy!" Cardelia scrunched her nose.
Eriana couldn't help but be surprised, not understanding why little Cardelia seemed to have such "hostility" towards Jinghe.
"But I did have a nightmare."
"Tell me about it?"
"Hmm."
After slightly organizing her thoughts, Cardelia spoke softly, almost like she was in a trance:
"I dreamed of meteorites falling like a meteor shower, and there was a lonely guy searching for a partner. But it seems his partner was in a deep sleep."
After a brief pause, she continued, "The sky deity was provoked, and its anger washed over the earth, causing a tsunami and bringing about a series of disasters."
"Hmm?" Eriana furrowed her brows slightly.
She couldn't help but ask, "Is this... a premonition dream?"
"Maybe," Cardelia buried her head in Eriana's arm, as if she was about to fall asleep again.
"Where did this happen?"
But Cardelia seemed to seem to not have heard Eriana's question clearly, and just whispered:
"The awakening of hatred in a distant place has stirred the world, and its awakening has brought about a series of consequences. This is not the end, it's just the beginning."
Eriana, who had a thorough understanding of Cardelia's abilities, now had a slightly solemn expression.
As a powerful psychic, Cardelia's premonition dreams were usually accurate!
But if it was truly as she said, it seemed that big troubles would come one after another.
Eriana took a deep breath, calming her mind.
Then, a determined look appeared on her face.
"This is the responsibility of our generation."
"Teacher."
Jinghe, who was carrying a Tyrogue out of the training room, heard a familiar voice.
He looked in the direction of the sound.
It was none other than his student, the handsome, strong, and wealthy Daisuke.
"Just finished training? Where are Dujuan and Yasu?"
It seemed like it had been a few days since he had seen Dujuan and Yasu.
Daisuke nodded and smiled, "They've been working really hard lately."
Now that school was over, the two walked towards the school gate.
"So hard-working?"
Jinghe was a bit surprised.
Dujuan's efforts could be understood, after all, she was also acting as a temporary Gym Leader, and not working hard might bring shame to the Gym.
But Yasu wasn't at the stage of succeeding the Gym Leader yet, and her temperament didn't seem like she could settle down and train continuously.
"Teacher, don't you know?"
"Know what?" Jinghe was taken aback.
Daisuke took out his phone, swiped a few times, and opened an interface.
"'Young Master League.'"
Jinghe read it softly.
Hmm?
Facing Jinghe's gaze, Daisuke nodded.
So, the "little advertisement" that Da Wu had seen earlier wasn't just a catchy and beautiful picture, but also had some truth to it?
The so-called "Young Master League" referred to a competition for trainers who had reached the Master rank and were relatively young.
The competition was open to the entire League, whether it was the Kanto region, the Paldea region, or even the Ore and Pasio regions.
Jinghe's eyes twitched slightly, and he shook his head.
This was not comparable to the League tournaments in various regions.
The League tournaments were aimed at trainers below the "Master" rank, although they had all obtained eight badges, but because the Gym's assessment requirements were different, the contestants' strengths were also uneven.
Even with the addition of the "Young Master" prefix, the contestants' strengths were at least on par with regular Gym trainers.
Look at Daisuke, he wasn't interested in the League tournaments, but this "Young Master League" he obviously was preparing to participate in.
Just with Daisuke alone, the difficulty of the competition would skyrocket, let alone if there were others like Satoshi, Eriana, Satoshi, and Da Wu participating as well.
It's like a "younger version" of the Champion League!
Not participating!
It's not interesting!
Daisuke thought for a moment, "Although the champion only gets fifty million Union Coins and some rare items, it's still... quite something to be able to battle some strong opponents."
"How much?" Jinghe's voice rose a few notches.
Daisuke blinked in surprise, "Fifty million Union Coins. But the Union Coins aren't the main point, I heard the League will offer some rare items, the kind that money can't buy."
However, for Daisuke's identity, he didn't really need those rare items.
"Ahem." Jinghe cleared his throat twice.
A mere fifty million Union Coins
Let's talk about it later.
After all, it was just a preview for now.
"By the way, Teacher, do you have plans for the weekend?"
Daisuke put away his phone, thinking of another matter.
"Hmm?"
He showed a hint of excitement, seemingly more enthusiastic about this than the "Young Master League" they were just discussing.
"The company's exploration team has recently detected signals of precious minerals. It's the weekend tomorrow and the day after, so why don't we..."
Precious minerals?
No wonder Daisuke was so excited, he thought it was purely for the "Young Master League," but now it seems that digging for stones might be the key.
Jinghe looked at the Tyrogue he was still carrying, who was putting the last piece of mineral into his mouth.
"Yoji! Yoji!"
The little guy became restless after finishing his meal, flapping his feet in mid-air, obviously having heard Daisuke's words, his eyes lit up.
"Where?" Jinghe asked.
Precious minerals. If they could dig up some good ones, they could save a lot of money, right?
If they could find one or two Ultra Shards
Even if his little guy couldn't use them, the current market price for Ultra Shards was ridiculously high.
Considering the Tyrogue's appetite, Jinghe realized he had underestimated it a bit.
"Water Calm City," Daisuke smiled.
(End of Chapter)
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