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Chapter 600: The Passage of Time
Chapter 600: The Passage of Time
On January 9th, League Year 203, with the arrival of spring, the temperature in the northwest of Paldea also began to gradually warm up.
People shed their thick winter clothes and donned light outerwear, strolling through the forests and mountains with their Pokemon, embarking on new journeys.
The Heroic Explorers team, consisting of Dreamy, Pidgeot, Teddy, and Bikitini, officially set out, and this time, their destination was the Carlos Region.
As Qi Shu's body recovered, Nangguang Gym was once again under her management as the Gym Leader.
Shizuru, on the other hand, stayed at the ranch, continuing his regular work and taking care of the children.
However, with the professionally trained Aikanshi siblings around, he didn't need to worry too much.
Moreover, with Little Tree sleeping for twenty hours a day, everything seemed just like before to Shizuru.
The Sacred Beasts, following the instructions of the Phoenix King, took care of the future Rainbow Hero. With them, Babu Tubba, Rapidash, and other Pokemon, Shizuru didn't have to worry about Little Tree's safety.
Recently, he had heard a lot about the significant changes in Zekin Town, so after finishing his work at the ranch, Shizuru rode Gogoat into town and wandered through the streets and alleys of Zekin Town.
The new year brought many changes to Zekin Town.
Numerous construction sites dotted the town, with workers wearing yellow safety helmets and Pokemon like Golems and Master Builders working diligently to construct new high-rise buildings.
Continuing forward, Shizuru arrived at the location of the Zekin Market.
The original Zekin Market resembled a covered vegetable market, but now, the surrounding structures had been renovated and expanded, transforming it into a formidable supermarket.
Their town was developing rapidly, and Shizuru paused to observe for a while before continuing his stroll.
He passed through many places and eventually, without realizing it, found himself at the coast of Zekin Town, where he saw the port dock that Cari had mentioned.
Workers used cranes to transfer construction materials into the sea for building lighthouses, and several ships were docked not far from the shore.
Although the port was still under construction, Shizuru could already foresee that in the near future, ferries carrying goods from all over the world would dock at this port and transport their cargo to the Zekin Market for sale.
Zekin Town, with its thriving commerce, agriculture, and livestock industry, was destined to become a significant economic hub in the Paldea region.
Shizuru was filled with emotion, but one positive aspect was that traveling to other regions would become much more convenient; they could now take a cruise ship directly from this port.
After observing the town's changes, Shizuru rode Gogoat back to the ranch.
He first went to check on Little Tree in her room, and seeing her sleeping soundly with Flame Caterpillar, he didn't want to disturb them. Instead, he quietly left the room and closed the door.
There weren't many Pokemon in the living room; Rapidash had gone out for deliveries, Babu Tubba was working with Metaleer Cub in the chicken house, and Frosmoth was playing outside in the grass.
Shizuru was about to check on Jirachi's special training when a video call came in.
It was Dr. Aurelia! Shizuru answered, and her face appeared on the screen.
Her spirited face still carried a smile: "Long time no see, Shizuru! I'm sorry I couldn't send you my blessings earlier; I've been busy with research."
"It's okay, Dr. Aurelia," Shizuru replied, shaking his head nonchalantly.
Dr. Aurelia smiled lightly and then asked, "How is your child doing? Is it a boy or a girl?"
"It's a girl, and she just turned one month old. She's sleeping in her bed right now!" Shizuru answered.
"That's wonderful! Congratulations, Shizuru. From now on, you're a parent, just like us," Dr. Aurelia said with a smile.
Shizuru now had a child of his own, and their research had made new progress. Dr. Aurelia felt that everything was heading in a positive direction.
Perhaps Shizuru's smile reminded her of when she had just given birth to Pappa, as she was filled with emotion.
Then, she thought about how she and her husband had been engrossed in experiments all these years, neglecting to accompany their child as he grew up, and Dr. Aurelia felt a deep sense of guilt.
"I wonder how Pappa is doing now," Dr. Aurelia couldn't help but say.
"Hmm...
Dr. Shizuru was a little surprised. "Hasn't Dr. Aurelia contacted Pappa recently?"
Dr. Aurelia felt troubled when the topic came up. "Ever since that child grew up, he's become more and more independent. He rarely takes the initiative to contact us now, and I can only hear about his recent news from the Academy's principal."
Shizuru: "..."
When he calculated Pappa's age, he realized Pappa was already thirteen or fourteen, right in the midst of puberty. Combined with his family situation, it was highly likely that he had become withdrawn.
If this continued, Pappa might revert to being the silent and reclusive person he was in the game, with a sensitive and solitary personality.
All of this was because Pappa had lacked care for a long time.
"I'll help contact Pappa later and invite him to visit the ranch," Shizuru said. All he could do was cook a meal for Pappa.
"Thank you for your trouble," Dr. Aurelia expressed her gratitude. In fact, both she and Futu were very grateful to Shizuru.
Over the years, Shizuru had been very caring towards Pappa.
"Sigh, once the Paradox Pokemon research is over, Futu and I will leave Zone 0 and return to the surface. At that time, we'll visit the ranch together with Pappa!" Dr. Aurelia sighed and said.
Shizuru thought that by then, it would be too late, as Pappa's personality would have already been set and difficult to change.
But for Dr. Aurelia, it was also impossible to abandon the Padiya Crater experiment and return to the surface.
Thinking of this, Shizuru was at a loss for a moment.
"Alright, let's not talk about this topic anymore. How's Gogoat doing? Is Gogoat doing well?" Dr. Aurelia asked again.
"Gogoat!" Shizuru called out, and soon, Gogoat ran in from outside, its big head close to the screen.
"Ah, gah!"
"So full of energy!" A smile appeared on Dr. Aurelia's face. "Every time I see Gogoat living with you, I feel motivated in my research. Perhaps one day, Pokemon from the past and future can live alongside the current Pokemon, just like they do now."
After hanging up the call, Shizuru thought for a moment and took out the Lotad Phone to invite Pappa to the ranch.
[Wing King: Hey, Pappa, how have you been lately? Want to come to the ranch to play for a day?]
At the Padiya Academy, Orange Academy, Pappa heard the sound of the Lotad Phone and picked it up to take a look.
[Pappa: I'm very sorry, Mr. Shizuru, but there's still some matters at the Academy, and I can't get away.]
Initially, Pappa was reluctant to come because he didn't want to disturb Mr. Shizuru's life.
But soon, he received another message.
[Wing King: What? My child was born, and I wanted to invite you to come and see her...]
Upon seeing this message, Pappa was stunned.
Mr. Shizuru's child was born?
It wouldn't be right if he didn't go and see the child...
After some contemplation, Pappa finally decided to visit Mr. Shizuru.
[Pappa: Congratulations, Mr. Shizuru. I'll probably have time tomorrow, and I'll come to visit you then!]
[Wing King: Do you want Rapidash to pick you up?]
Pappa felt embarrassed to trouble others, so he quickly replied, [No need, no need! There's a direct Angwantibo Fly Taxi from Datashire to Zekin Town. I can just take the taxi!]
[Wing King: Then I'll be waiting for you at the ranch!]
After ending the communication, Pappa breathed a sigh of relief.
Just then, a voice full of vitality came from behind.
"Pappa, let's have a Pokemon battle!"
Hearing the voice, Pappa turned around and saw Nimo, dressed in the Academy uniform, looking at him with fighting spirit.
Nimo had just enrolled this year, and since they had met at Shizuru's ranch when they were young, she recognized Pappa at a glance and immediately rushed over to challenge him. After a few encounters, the two became friends.
But Pappa wasn't very fond of Pokemon battles, so he shook his head and said, "Let's skip it this time. Tomorrow, I'm going to visit Mr. Shizuru. His child was born."
Upon hearing this, Nimo immediately became excited. "Mr. Shizuru's child was born?! I want to go too!"
She wanted to see Mr. Shizuru's child and then have an exciting Pokemon battle with Mr. Shizuru!
Just thinking about it was thrilling!
Pappa: "..."
"I'll have to ask Mr. Shizuru about this," Pappa said.
When Shizuru heard that Nimo wanted to visit the ranch with Pappa, he was naturally very welcoming. He immediately replied, saying that he would prepare delicious food to entertain them.
"Yeah!" Nimo exclaimed in celebration.
Pappa: "..."
The next morning, the two took an Angwantibo Fly Taxi from Datashire and headed to Zekin Town.
Nimo showed no signs of being a young mistress; she chattered non-stop throughout the journey, still undecided on which trial she wanted to attempt.
Pappa occasionally replied, but mostly remained silent.
The Angwantibo Fly Taxi soared through the sky, eventually arriving at the taxi stand in Zekin Town at 9 a.m.
The two got off the taxi and headed straight to Shizuru's Ranch.
When they reached their destination, Shizuru was busy loading Treefruits from the Treefruit Tree into the pickup truck's rear compartment.
Upon seeing Shizuru, Nimo immediately widened her eyes and shouted excitedly, "Mr. Shizuru, let's have a Pokemon battle!"
"I knew it was you, Nimo, as soon as I heard that voice," Shizuru smiled and looked at the two of them, then said, "Let me finish loading the Treefruits onto the truck first!"
A dessert shop in Zekin Town had ordered a batch of Treefruits from him the day before to make Energy Cubes, so Shizuru needed to deliver them to the customer before noon.
Hearing this, Nimo immediately raised her hands and said, "I'll help too!"
Shizuru wanted to say that the Treefruits were heavy, but before he could finish his sentence, he saw Nimo energetically carrying a box of Treefruits and running to the truck.
Shizuru and Pappa: "..."
She didn't show any signs of being a young mistress at all!
"I'll help too!" Pappa said.
With their combined efforts, the truck's compartment was soon filled.
While Aikanshi took care of Little Tree, her brother did the household chores, so Shizuru asked Gogoat to bring two bottles of beverages for Pappa and Nimo to quench their thirst.
"You two can rest in the ranch for a while. I'll deliver these Treefruits to town and be back soon."
"Okay!" Nimo replied enthusiastically.
"Pappa, you can play here without worries too!" Shizuru smiled, then got into the truck with Gogoat and drove off to Zekin Town.
It took almost forty minutes for Shizuru to finish the delivery.
When he returned to the ranch, Pappa and Nimo were watching Eevil Pom playing hide-and-seek.
"Have you seen the baby yet?" Shizuru asked from a distance as he got off the truck.
Hearing the commotion, the two turned around, and Nimo nodded vigorously, "Yes! She's asleep! The baby is so cute! Does she have a name?"
"Yes, her name is Little Tree," Shizuru smiled and nodded.
"Little Tree... Little Tree..." Nimo repeated twice, "What a cute name, Mr. Shizuru. When Little Tree grows up, let her battle me!"
"Of course," Shizuru agreed, thinking how much Nimo had grown.
"So, I challenge you now!" Nimo said, taking out a Poke Ball.
Five minutes later, Nimo's Scaleon fell to the ground under the Dragon Claw attack of Skiddo.
"So strong! As expected of Mr. Shizuru!" Nimo was impressed.
Shizuru smiled and invited them, "Let's take a break in the living room."
The three of them returned to the living room, and Aikanshi poured two cups of black tea for the guests.
Seeing Nimo and Pappa together, Shizuru was curious, "Has Nimo started school too?"
"That's right!" Nimo nodded, "Hehe, I met Pappa on my very first day at school!"
"Nimo wanted to have a Pokemon battle with me right after we met, and it startled both Mastiff Father and me," Pappa recalled.
Hearing this, Shizuru was a bit surprised, as he remembered that in the game, Nimo and Pappa didn't know each other at the beginning.
Could it be that because of him, they got to know each other early and became friends? This would mean that the only remaining members of the Shuzi Four would be Peonies, the game's protagonist Xia Qing, or Xia Chun.
Shizuru recalled that in the game's storyline, Nimo had already become the Premier Champion, and at that time, she was around fifteen years old.
But now, Nimo had just started school and hadn't become the Premier Champion yet.
"So, is it only about five years left until the game's storyline takes place?" Shizuru thought silently.
He had subtly warned Dr. Aurelia about the impending disaster, but he wondered if the fate of the two doctors would change because of his intervention.
If it did change, everything would turn out well, and Pappa wouldn't lose his parents.
However, if nothing changed, it meant that Dr. Aurelia and Dr. Bradano would still lose their lives in the Padiya Crater, and the Shuzi's storyline would play out again.
(End of Chapter)
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