Chapter 129: Geeta's Commission

"Good~ What a cute yet sharp little horn. It seems you've been taken very good care of, haven't you?"

After stroking Luo Mu's Growlithe and receiving permission, Saryi held up her camera, aimed directly at the playing Growlithe, and frantically pressed the shutter. As she kept searching for poses and angles, she looked like a stalker obsessed with the Growlithe.

Luo Mu crossed his arms and leaned against the rock wall. Without him needing to ask, Saryi let out a satisfied sigh, then looked at Luo Mu with a serious expression: "If it's convenient, could you tell me where your Growlithe came from?"

Luo Mu was also somewhat curious about where Saryi's Growlithe had come from, and the other party's hair color always made him feel somewhat familiar. He nodded and said, "As an exchange, you must also tell me the origin of your Growlithe."

Saryi made an OK sign with her hand: "No problem."

Luo Mu told Saryi everything exactly as it was: that the Growlithe was obtained by Grandmother Koji's son while exploring the Sinnoh region, and that it was even an egg that had almost failed to hatch.

The Growlithe was also curious about its own origin, so it lay quietly beside the Mudbray, listening to Luo Mu's narration.

Especially upon hearing Luo Mu say that the egg had been difficult to hatch for a long time, the Growlithe vaguely remembered that it seemed to have been trapped in a narrow, pitch-black space before, waiting and waiting for a long time until it finally waited for Luo Mu and Moltres.

"Obtained while exploring? Could it be that there is still another place in the Sinnoh region where their species still survives?"

Saryi stroked her chin and pondered for a long while without coming up with any conclusion. She could only rub her somewhat sore temples and speak: "My Growlithe has been passed down from generation to generation by my ancestors. Nowadays, their numbers in the world should be extremely rare. Even the Sinnoh League knows very little about their existence."

"Do you know about Hisui? A long time ago, my homeland was still called Hisui. The Growlithe there were all like this, and their evolved form, Feng Su Gou, was also different from now. They were just like stone lions, domineering yet full of a sacred sense, oh~"

Luo Mu looked deeply at Saryi. He hadn't expected the word "Hisui" to come out of the other party's mouth: "As for Hisui, I think I've heard that name before. It was the name before the Sinnoh League was built, very ancient history."

"You know quite a bit, don't you~" Saryi's eyes brightened slightly. Now, people who knew the name of Hisui were truly less than one in ten. However, hearing this name spoken by Luo Mu, a farmer from the Paldea region, made her feel a bit strange.

"In any case, this child probably doesn't have many companions of its own kind left now. You must treat it well. I can see that it lives very happily with you."

Luo Mu nodded. The Growlithe was his partner and family; he didn't need Saryi to remind him, and he would do so anyway.

After a moment of silence, watching the three little dogs who had tested each other for a while and then started playing and frolicking once they lowered their guard, a smile appeared on Saryi's delicate cheeks.

She could see at a glance the Growlithe's dependence on Luo Mu. Not to mention the Growlithe's past experience of almost failing to hatch; at least she herself had no standing to demand taking the Growlithe away.

Perhaps it was her concern for Pokémon related to her homeland that made her choose to battle the other party when she saw the Growlithe by Luo Mu's side.

After confirming that the Growlithe was with a very reliable person, Saryi was completely reassured. Holding up her camera aimed at the azure sea, she smiled: "My mood has instantly become cheerful. That's all for my matters. Shall we part ways here?"

Luo Mu was about to nod, but upon seeing Saryi's camera, a thought floated into his mind, and words slipped out: "How is your photography skill?"

Saryi was stunned and said, not understanding: "It's okay. I've won a few awards."

Luo Mu nodded: "That's good enough."

Saryi blinked her eyes; she seemed to know what Luo Mu was thinking: "You want me to take photos for you? Although I was called a genius photography girl in my youth, I am currently in the Low Point Phase, so I probably can't take the kind of photos you want."

"We have to try, don't we? Didn't you just frantically press the shutter on me a while ago?" Luo Mu looked at the somewhat bewildered Pelipper and felt that Saryi had come at just the right time.

"If the photos don't look good, don't blame me, okay? I haven't won an award in several years."

Saryi helplessly rubbed her hair and let out a sigh.

She hoped Luo Mu wouldn't think her photos looked bad when the time came.

After agreeing with Saryi on the time for the photos and leaving her the farm address, Luo Mu recalled the several Pokémon into their Poké Balls. Then, in front of her, he summoned a Dragonite. Taking advantage of the early hour, he flew toward the horizon under Saryi's dazed gaze.

Only after the figures of Luo Mu and the Dragonite had completely disappeared without a trace did Saryi finally come to her senses.

Was it her illusion? That Dragonite seemed even more ominous than that Pelipper?

Was Luo Mu really just an ordinary farmer?

Night fell.

Luo Mu spoke into his phone: "Mm, the strength of trainers and wild Pokémon at Trainer Beach is very suitable for your training. After tomorrow morning's class ends, I can take you to see it."

Hearing Nimo on the other end of the line was obviously somewhat excited. Since it was a place recommended by Luo Mu, she had to go!

Arven was still in the period where he was being led by the pie Luo Mu had painted. Although he essentially preferred a peaceful life, to help his parents, Arven also planned to go along.

After hanging up the phone, Luo Mu hadn't even had time to drink a mouthful of water when the phone rang again.

Seeing the name of the caller, Luo Mu's mouth twitched. Had this day finally come?

Answering the phone as if resigning himself to fate, Luo Mu could only hypnotize himself that he wasn't exactly a soldier under Geeta's command, so no matter how much she squeezed, she couldn't squeeze him. With a weak voice, he said: "Chairman Geeta."

On the other end of the line, Geeta's affable voice sounded: "Your voice sounds exceptionally weak today. Are you sick?"

"Nothing much..."

"That's good. Although the matter is indeed quite urgent, I was going to say that if your body was really unwell, I would trouble Brother Brother Qingmu."

Luo Mu: "..."

Although he very much wanted to say that he might possibly have a fever and a cold, his remaining conscience made Luo Mu choose to remain silent.

Geeta continued: "Then I'll get straight to the point. Do you remember the commission I mentioned to you before you went to the Alola League?"

Luo Mu nodded: "I remember."

"Very good." Geeta's voice suddenly took on a hint of solemnity: "Now the intelligence has been thoroughly confirmed. Do you know the Hunter J who is notorious in the Sinnoh League?"

(End of this chapter)