Chapter 40: One day, we will also fight side by side

  "Leo, we've come so far from home already." The girl looked up at the azure sky with a gentle smile on her lips. "Heh, mom just underestimated us, but we're actually quite capable, aren't we Leo?"

  "Ahh~"

  That's right. Always stopping and stopping, it made her not even know what level her own strength had reached. If it wasn't for this trip, she wouldn't have known that she was still such a formidable character.

  "Hey, Riole, I wonder if we can get the eight badges and enter the Ishu League?" As she said this, her clear eyes became slightly uncertain, "I don't know what will happen in the end, whether it'll turn out as Mother hopes."

  Elegant...

  Lier looked at her chin, if it's Yaya, I unconditionally believe in and support her. Because it's Yaya, no matter what she does, she'll definitely do it seriously, it's a gentle but confused Yaya, it's a respectful to others and herself Yaya, so as long as it's Yaya, she can definitely do it!

  "Hmm——"

  At that moment, a thick black fog floated from somewhere in the forest, instantly attracting the girl's line of sight.

  "Something incredible seems to have happened over there!!" With a elegant blink of her eyes, she quickly took off in a sprint towards the place where the smoke was coming from. "Come on, Rio, let's go see what's going on!"

  "Hey, what if it's something dangerous? It won't be just watching a show if you rush in like that...!" Riole sighed helplessly and quickly followed her footsteps. However, no matter what, he would absolutely protect her!

  "Whatever... it's always like that." Alice sighed helplessly and recalled the Steelix back into its Poké Ball.

  Oh no——

  What just happened? By the time Yuuya and Rio arrived, everything had already been settled, which means she missed out on all the excitement.

  But was that Steelix just now? I didn't think Alice had a Pokémon that strong, at first I thought she only liked collecting cute ones like Bagon! She's revised her opinion of her a little.

  "But I believe that one day, I will fight alongside you." Alice's gaze at the spirit ball was very firm, as if she was convinced that something would definitely happen.

  She froze elegantly. She had also said this sentence in her heart at some point and place, saying it to herself. But misunderstandings are bottomless pits, she's not Satoshi, not so enthusiastic about helping others, and wouldn't risk her life like Satoshi did for Pikachu; her love isn't that great, but it's genuine. However, he probably will never feel it, because, honestly, he really dislikes her!

  "Baby Long, are you okay?" Alice looked at Baby Long with concern. "Sorry, I made you suffer a lot today."

  "Gibo, Gibo!" The young dragon's face lit up with a smile, indicating that she didn't have anything on her mind.

  "Alice." Dante took a slight step forward, "Whether it's combat or cooking, both require a lot of time to master, so don't rush, take your time. As long as you keep in sync with the young dragon and yourself, that's all that matters. Of course, the same goes for Steel Drill Mice."

  The girl's eyes, which had been somewhat dazed, regained their former clarity. She looked at the young dragon with a hint of indulgence in her gaze and said, "Mm, that's right."

  Keep up with... your own pace?

  We can't go back now. Time is changing, and so are events. I never regretted subduing you, only the way I did it. Not gaining your trust was my mistake. So even if you don't forgive me, that's understandable.

  Sometimes I really envy Alice, she can think of something so quickly, but she can't do it.

  But... one day we will fight side by side too, right!

  "Elegant!!" Chī was the first to see her, "Where did you just run off to! We thought you got lost again!"

  Come on, Xiao Zhi, don't be so distrustful of her, okay?... After all, she has Lilio at her side now, how could she possibly get lost?!

  "Shou, I'm extremely disappointed in your distrust." Yuuya immediately put away the strange feeling he had just now and showed his usual carefree expression, "Is that so, Riolu?"

  "Ahh, road..."

  "Hey, elegant! I don't distrust you at all! Right, Pikachu?"

  "Pika pika~"

  "Here it is! It's Bariol Road!"

  "Alley alley!"

  "Not at all! That's right, Pikachu!!"

  "Pika pika!"

  ……

  "Hey, Dante... what are they arguing about?" Looking at the cheerful boys and girls, a row of black lines slipped down Alice's forehead.

  And... Lillie and Pikachu, you've worked hard.

  "Hehe......" Dante chuckled and scratched his hair, completely... unable to explain.

  However, he looked at Yueya, who was frowning like a child and arguing with Xiao Zhi, and the corners of his lips rose slightly. In fact, he had already known from the moment she appeared here, but deliberately pretended not to notice.

  She must have some secret that she didn't tell them, so when she heard Alice's words, she showed such a sad expression. However, he won't ask and won't say anything because he is waiting for her to be willing to tell him herself.