Chapter 348: A Promise

Chapter 348: Chapter 348: A Promise

Piplup finally had time to raise his head and look.

"Piplup~"

This human really was very handsome. Especially under the sunlight, he did have a faintly angelic feeling.

As one of the resort area’s performers, Piplup had immediately followed after Akari when he discovered she had run out.

He had protected the little girl to prevent her from encountering danger after sneaking away.

Although she was still young, Akari’s appearance, hair colour, and name all matched.

Right.

There was also this love of adventure and lack of fear.

Julian did not know whether, after completing her mission in the Hisui era, Akari would choose to return to the era where she was originally supposed to exist.

Next time he met Cogita, perhaps he could ask.

Julian rubbed Akari’s head.

"I’m not an angel. I’m just a Trainer passing by."

"Miraidon, head to the resort."

Julian raised an Aura barrier to prevent Akari from catching a chill after falling into the water.

Akari smiled and said, "I only wanted to go to the riverside to see how deep the water was and whether I could cross. Who knew the grass by the river would be so slippery? I accidentally fell in."

"Luckily, Piplup saved me. Thank you, Piplup."

Piplup proudly raised his head and patted his chest.

"Piplup!"

That was what he should do.

If not for Piplup, even if Julian had been able to save Akari, she would have at least swallowed a few mouthfuls of river water. She probably would have fallen seriously ill after going back.

"After we go back, don’t run around. The Safari Zone’s environment is still too dangerous for a child your age."

Akari raised her head, looking proud in exactly the same way as Piplup.

"I’m already six. I’m not a little kid!"

Julian coaxed her along.

"Yes, a six-year-old young lady should be sensible. Eat properly, study properly, and train your body properly."

"Don’t make your parents worry about you."

Akari nodded.

"Mm. I’ll listen to you, Angel!"

Miraidon flew through the sky.

After Akari calmed down, she began observing the scenery below.

"Wow! The Safari Zone is so pretty from the sky!"

After looking at the scenery for a while, Akari’s attention returned to Miraidon.

She reached out and touched Miraidon’s body curiously.

"Angel, what kind of Pokémon is this?"

Julian answered, "My name is Julian. Stop calling me an angel. As for Miraidon, he’s a Dragon Pokémon from the faraway Paldea region."

Akari’s eyes lit up.

"When I become a Trainer, I’m going to the Paldea region too, and I’ll catch a Miraidon!"

Julian rubbed Akari’s head.

"Then I’ll wish you success in advance."

Akari narrowed her eyes happily.

"Julian, just wait. I’ll definitely become a really, really amazing Trainer!"

Julian brought Akari back to the resort and contacted Octavius.

He landed beside Octavius, then carried Akari with him as they sent her back to her anxious parents.

Akari’s mother immediately hugged her.

"Akari, are you alright? Why are your clothes completely wet?"

Akari smiled and said, "After I ran out, I accidentally fell into a puddle, so my clothes got wet."

Akari even gave Julian a look, telling him not to expose her.

Julian nodded.

"I think after this incident, Akari won’t run around again."

Akari also nodded with a smile.

"In the future, I’ll eat properly, study properly, and work hard to become the strongest Trainer!"

Her father smiled and said, "Akari, you want to become a Trainer? No problem. Daddy will send you to the best Trainer school in Sinnoh!"

Akari broke free from her mother’s arms and went over to pick up Piplup.

"Mummy, can I keep Piplup?"

Akari’s mother looked at her.

"If you can take good care of Piplup, then yes."

Akari immediately promised, "I’ll definitely take good care of Piplup!"

Only then did her mother nod.

"Alright. But I’ll be watching you. If you can’t do it, I’ll send Piplup back."

Akari’s father and Octavius went to the side and, at a very suitable price, had Octavius transfer this excellent resort employee to Akari.

Before Julian and Octavius left, Akari hurriedly shouted, "Julian, will we meet again?"

Julian smiled and said, "I’m the Gym Leader of Veilstone Gym. Once you become a Trainer, you can come challenge my Gym."

Akari smiled and waved.

"I’ll definitely win Veilstone Gym’s Badge. Julian, goodbye!"

Julian also smiled and waved.

"Alright. I’ll be waiting for Akari’s challenge!"

After leaving the resort villa, Octavius breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thanks, Julian. A guest’s daughter falling into the river really is a serious matter."

Fortunately, she had been saved.

If something had really happened, the Safari Zone would probably have been in trouble.

Officer Jenny had only just arrived when she heard that the matter had already been resolved.

Octavius hurried over and exchanged plenty of pleasantries with Officer Jenny.

He also insisted on giving Officer Jenny some Safari Zone specialities to take back with her.

After returning to the Safari Zone, Julian announced that they would pack up and go home.

The happiest was undoubtedly Blaziken.

He finally did not need to be beaten anymore.

But he was still far too naïve.

After going back, the real training would only just begin.

As for who was the most reluctant to leave, it was not Magikarp, who had spent the past two days swimming through the Safari Zone’s dense network of waterways.

Magikarp had always been unable to resist causing trouble, but the Safari Zone was not Verdant Cloud Mountain.

Magikarp should be grateful that his body was basically all bones and scales, so even when he was beaten, he did not really swell.

The one most reluctant to leave was Toxicroak.

He was reluctant to part with these poisonous mushrooms that were both tasty and useful.

Julian patted Toxicroak.

"Actually, the poisonous mushrooms on Verdant Cloud Mountain aren’t bad either. You can eat the ones that grow among the mist."

They just happened to need to bring Electabuzz back to see his Berry grove. While they were there, they could take Toxicroak to gather poisonous mushrooms too.

When Julian was about to leave, Octavius stubbornly took out two large bags and stuffed them into the boot of the off-road vehicle for Julian to bring back.

"What, are you not giving me face? They’re all local Safari Zone specialities. They’re not worth much! Take them back and use them to nourish your Pokémon!"

"You helped me so much today. What does this little bit count for? Take them!"

Such familiar words.

Julian really could not resist this kind of enthusiasm from relatives and friends, so he could only accept them.

Three space backpacks filled the boot of the off-road vehicle to the brim.

Octavius even opened the rear door and stuffed two more inside.

He waved his hand.

"Alright, you can go! Come visit again next time, and remember to bring your girlfriend!"

Julian smiled and said, "Definitely next time."

After returning to Veilstone Gym, they gave the Gym a simple clean-up.

Kai then released Corphish and introduced him to the place where he would be living from now on.

Corphish liked the reservoir in the back garden very much and jumped straight in.

Julian happened to release Magikarp as well.

Seeing Corphish recklessly splashing water out with his two claws, Magikarp was very dissatisfied.

The reservoir was his territory. How could he let a newcomer mess it up like this?

Magikarp could not afford to provoke the other Pokémon.

But a newly arrived Corphish?

Surely he could beat that?

Magikarp charged straight forward and knocked Corphish out of the water, sending him flying into the air.

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