Chapter 211: The Luxio's Gratitude

The Oranguru's crushing defeat plunged the watching Butler Pokémon into shock; they knew all too well just how terrifying its Psychic terrain was.

Yet even that Psychic terrain was shattered by that Swampert, who broke through it with sheer brute force as if mowing down weeds.

Not only that, but the Swampert managed to forcibly halt its right fist just before striking the Oranguru; they even began to suspect whether the Swampert was still holding back strength.

Otto's mouth was gaping wide enough to fit an egg inside, while Maruille fared slightly better, though her expression was one of utter astonishment.

The two huddled together, frantically flipping through Luo Mu's records, wishing they could examine every word with a magnifying glass.

Yet no matter how they scrutinized the files, they could not find a single clue; unable to restrain their itching curiosity, they quickly ran over toward that side.

At this moment, the Oranguru was performing its clan's act of "submission" toward Luo Mu, signifying that henceforth it would serve as the most loyal butler and backbone for Luo Mu and his farm.

To the highly intelligent Oranguru, this gesture held a sacred meaning; many Oranguru captured by veteran Trainers might never perform such an action in their entire lives.

This proved that Luo Mu had completely conquered this "stubborn selector," both in terms of strength and conditions.

By the time the two reached Luo Mu and the Oranguru, the creature had just completed its final step; it raised its head to look at the panting Otto and Maruille, and a telepathic voice rang out: "Principal Mr. and Assistant Young Lady, what brings you here?"

Otto and Maruille exchanged glances, each seeing the determination in the other's eyes, then turned together to face Luo Mu and asked in unison: "Mr. Luo Mu, in the past... were you perhaps a Trainer?"

"Yes."

Luo Mu nodded slightly; this was no secret.

Otto and Maruille's eyes lit up; they could perhaps guess why Luo Mu, though merely an ordinary farmer, had still managed to have the Paldea League's high officials arrange this opportunity for him.

The two looked at Luo Mu with curiosity: "With such great power, you surely aren't an ordinary Trainer, are you?"

The Oranguru also looked curiously at Luo Mu; to be honest, it too was somewhat concerned about this question, so the Principal and the others asking saved it the trouble.

"Are you asking about my specific achievements as a Trainer?" Luo Mu tilted his head slightly, and upon receiving their affirmative response, he pondered for a moment before answering: "This is no secret; if you have the heart to look, you can find out. If I recall correctly, the Trainer advancement process in the Kalos League is to first challenge the Gyms, then participate in the Conference, and after the winners undergo the trials of the Champion's Road, they proceed to the League Headquarters to challenge the Elite Four and the Champion, correct?"

"Although this process has undergone some changes in the Paldea region, it is largely the same; as for me, I suppose I count as a Trainer who successfully challenged the Elite Four and the Champion, and was bestowed the title of Champion-class Trainer."

Luo Mu's voice, calm as if describing matters unrelated to himself, struck like thunder from a clear sky, exploding within Otto and Maruille's minds.

Does that not mean a Champion-class Trainer is on the same level as Cynthia, the Champion of the Kalos League's Elite Four?

In that case, the strength of that Swampert seems quite reasonable...

Since its birth, the Oranguru felt its emotions had never fluctuated as wildly as they did today.

It had not expected that it still underestimated Luo Mu's status; Champion-class Trainers in the Paldea region were nearly equivalent to Champions of the Kalos League, both being honors attainable only after defeating that League's Elite Four and Champion.

Under Luo Mu's protection, his farm would surely be a wonderful utopia; perhaps its years of waiting were destined for this very moment.

On the high wall, gazing from afar, the Luxio's face still bore an expression of surprise; that human Trainer was so strong... he had easily defeated the Oranguru.

The Luxio had intended to turn and leave for now, waiting until the gathered Pokémon and humans dispersed somewhat before returning later to find the Oranguru.

Yet the dream the Oranguru occasionally spoke of with it gave the Luxio a moment's hesitation; could it be that the human who defeated the Oranguru was going to take it away today?

Thinking of this possibility, the Luxio hesitated for quite a while before finally deciding not to leave; it waited until the onlooking Pokémon and humans on that side had scattered, then agilely leaped down from the wall and ran over toward them.

"In that case, the Oranguru will become your butler from now on; we will handle the formalities, and you two can take a stroll around the campus for a while to cultivate some bond."

After leaving these words, Otto and Maruille bid farewell with faces full of joy, smiling broadly just like parents who had finally seen their daughter or son, unmarried for over a decade, finally blossom with love.

"It seems they can't wait to send you off."

Turning his gaze to the Oranguru beside him, Luo Mu teased.

"The Principal and the others have been very good to me; even when I stubbornly sought willful conditions, they merely supported me silently from behind, screening for suitable employers."

Only after Otto and Maruille's figures had completely vanished into the distance did the Oranguru withdraw its grateful gaze and reply with considerable emotion.

"Lux..."

Behind them, a hesitant cry from the Luxio rang out.

Luo Mu turned around and discovered that the visitor was none other than the Luxio that the Oranguru had just been feeding.

The Luxio was holding several Berries and some small trinkets that Luo Mu could not clearly make out in its mouth; Luo Mu guessed these were probably the Luxio's gifts of gratitude to the Oranguru.

Before Luo Mu could get a clear look at what those small trinkets were, the System seemed to glitch, flooding his vision with messages.

【Alert: There is an item one meter ahead that can significantly enhance the Host's strength!】

【Grab it quickly, grab it quickly!】

"You're disturbing my vision!"

Luo Mu frowned slightly, waving his hand before his eyes as if shooing away a fly; looking at the Luxio, which was clearly keeping its distance from him, Luo Mu ignored the System's prompts and instead whispered to the Oranguru beside him: "It seems to be here to find you; shall I step aside for a moment?"

"It appears the Luxio harbors a sense of wariness toward humans."

The Oranguru nodded slightly: "Then I must trouble you, Young Master Luo."

The moment the Oranguru's telepathic words finished, Luo Mu, who had instinctively stepped back to make space, stumbled to a halt, the corners of his mouth twitching slightly.

Young Master...

The speed at which the Oranguru was getting into character was truly too fast.

Fortunately, it did not call him "Master"; "Young Master" was certainly better than "Master."

Luo Mu thus stood at a distance, watching the Oranguru and the Luxio communicate, accepting its gift, and comforting the Luxio, which had fallen into sorrow upon learning of the Oranguru's departure.

After the Luxio's figure disappeared beyond the surrounding wall, Luo Mu slowly walked forward, looking at the Oranguru, which was staring blankly at the gifts the Luxio had left in its hands, and asked curiously: "Are these gifts the Luxio gave you?"

Promoting a friend's book; there will be another update shortly.

After defeating Wallace at the PWT World Tournament, the Arceus Phone in hand finally issued its first mission.

It changed from "Encounter various Pokémon" to "Make more and more people fall in love with Pokémon."

Li Li Yunyi, who regarded himself as the gatekeeper of Champions, stated that he only wished to be a teacher who educates people.

It was just that, why did all his students seem so familiar?

Not only that, but after usual classes, he still had to help deal with their respective incidents.

Such as Team Rocket appearing at Mt. Moon, or the Goldenrod City Radio Tower being occupied...

From Giovanni, the boss of Team Rocket, to the professor couple of the Paldea region; from Little Meteor, whose ideal was to slay dragons, to encountering the Dragon that fills the void...

On the path of educating people, all sorts of individuals and Pokémon broke into Li Li Yunyi's life.

"Classmates, Pokémon are partners, not tools!"

This was Li Li Yunyi's answer to someone's question.

【A fusion world view of games and anime; the timeline has shifted.】

Keywords: Pokémon, Pocket Monsters, Daily Life, Relaxed, Gratifying Novel

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