This elf world is kind of weird

Chapter 189 Where Gracidia Flowers Bloom (7400)

Later, Fengxu Town.

The train, which had a lot of troubles, finally finished the second half smoothly.

But before Shan Liu could breathe a sigh of relief, Miss Junsha from the branch personally led the team to board the car and politely invited the unidentified Shan Liu and Filio, who had rescued him, to the office of Fengxu branch.

After briefly checking their identities and knowing Filio's origins, branch chief McCann kindly invited them to his office.

After some pleasantries, Shan Liu's matter was revealed, and the conclusion was concluded with [the traveler accidentally fell and was rescued by enthusiastic citizens]. It went smoothly beyond Filio's imagination, and even made the frightened Shan Liu a little unbelievable.

After getting the permission to leave, Shan Liu hurried out of the room as if he had been pardoned, and Filio was about to leave quietly as a little transparent, but was stopped by McCann.

"Please stay a little longer, Philio, I have something else to tell you."

Looking back, what I saw was McCann's gentle and serious expression.
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After about half an hour, Shan Liu, who was waiting hard outside the gate of the branch, finally waited for Filio.

As soon as we met, he couldn't wait to lean forward and asked in a low voice: "Filio, what's the matter? I just asked them several times, but they didn't say anything and wouldn't let me in. It's me Tired you?"

"No, you're overthinking it." He waved his hand with a smile and said as Philio walked away as if nothing had happened, "The head of the McCann branch is an alumnus of our Salo College. He met me by chance and asked me to chat and ask me questions. It’s just a matter of the school and the old principal.”

"Oh, that's it, then I'm relieved."

Only then did Shan Liu let go of his hanging heart, and his whole body relaxed a lot. He walked quickly in small steps, and followed behind Filio.

"You, when you encounter something, you are always surprised. You are only suitable for being a researcher. It's better to be a traveler." With a relaxed expression, Filio took out his mobile phone, and while teasing Shan Liu's psychological quality, he said I kept searching on the map, "Let's go, this is not a place to talk, it's noon, find a quieter place to have a coffee and something to eat? You don't have our money, right? I'll treat you."

"This is too much trouble for you, I..."

"Goo-"

Before the polite words were finished, the rebellious Wu Zang Temple kept the rest of the excuses in its belly. No matter what time a person can fight against the vital signs, even if it is a secret "future man".

"...Thank you very much then."

"It doesn't matter, it's a trivial matter. This is called helping people to the end." Filio looked at the phone intently, and nodded with satisfaction after a while, "I found it. The Lost Light Restaurant two streets away seems to have a good reputation. They also sell Moo Moo fresh milk, so I’d like to try it.”

A tall and a short figure walked through the street with few people.

The calm-faced Filio walked in front, and the superpowers that spread hundreds of meters away keenly captured all information.

The somewhat reserved Shan Liu followed, curiously looking at the surrounding buildings from time to time.

Compared with the era he was in, it was a bit crude and old, but it was warm because of its completeness. As for the peaceful and peaceful life atmosphere, it was something that would never even be imagined in the future.

Sensing the curious and somewhat sentimental eyes of the people behind him who kept looking around, Philio remembered McCann's words before leaving.

[Travelers who travel through time and space are rare in our time, but they are not unheard of. 】

[These people are not necessarily good people. 】

[People from different eras and different worlds are even like different creatures. 】

[Moreover, they will leave sooner or later, but they have no scruples. 】

"Different worlds... What a troublesome thing."

The faint murmur dissipated in the air, only he could barely hear it.

Sharp eyes scanned both sides of the street, and in just a moment, he recognized several alliance trainers who were following him in disguise.

Such an arrangement is not only protection, but also surveillance of this outsider of unknown origin and motive.

Safety comes first.
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"Gudu... Gudu... Huh..."

After drinking the whole bottle of Moo Moo's milk with a happy face, Shan Liu leaned on the back of the chair contentedly, and let out a long breath.

Amused by his exaggerated manner, Philio joked: "Is it so delicious? I think it's okay. Haven't you eaten for a long time? Eat slowly, but you can open your belly , this meal is enough for me.”

"To be honest, I haven't eaten such good food in a long time."

Shan Liu's eating behavior is quite gentle, at least not rude, but his speed is extremely fast, and it's surprising that the rapid chewing doesn't affect his speech.

"In our world, these things have long since disappeared. The only food that can be eaten is the synthetic nutritious meal, which is tasteless, like... water that has condensed into a paste, and there must be a limited amount. I am a researcher and ration It’s a bit more, and other compatriots are even more sad, it’s already a luxury to have enough food, let alone the taste.”

While talking and eating, most of the food in front of me went down in a blink of an eye.

Shan Liu was like this, and the Terra Turtles on the side were not much different, gobbling it voraciously, wishing they could chew up the rice bowl containing elf food as well.

"No wonder you only have four Pokémon partners... It seems that the world was really difficult at that time." Filio nodded slightly, thought for a moment, and pushed the lunch in front of him, "Slow down. If you order some, if you don’t have enough, eat mine first, and I’ll just order more.”

"So, I have long made up my mind to risk my life and find a way to restore the environment."

As he spoke, Shan Liu bit down a piece of beef fiercely, as if a vigorous furnace was burning in his thin and somewhat short body.

"Then do you have any ideas? Or, the research results on air and land purification in your era. I'm curious, how many years have you been away from us? To be honest, even I can't understand your technology .”

Holding the water glass in both hands, taking a sip, Philio asked the most critical and core question.

"I"

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After an embarrassing and long silence, Shan Liu lowered her head dejectedly as if her life was pinched.

"In fact, according to my research results, there may be a way to repair the land, but it is no longer possible to restore the air with ordinary scientific and technological means. It is full of all kinds of toxins. Now whenever you leave the shelter, you must wear my The previous kind of protective clothing. But this type of protective clothing is also bad. What’s even more frightening is that as long as the toxins in the air cannot be removed, the root cause of the land pollution cannot be cured. This is the really difficult thing.”

"Air, land, there should be water... If you don't rely on technological means, have you obtained any effective means?"

"Before I was sent to this world, I actually explored many places and awakened Kiraqi, the wishing star. Kiraqi once gave me some enlightenment through making a wish, but it lost too much power and fell asleep. It was too fast, and I fell asleep before I finished speaking, so I don't know what this way is."

"What did it say?"

"The flower of the ice river."

"Flower of the Glacier...? Is that the only word and nothing else?"

"No more. After it said this, it was completely sealed in a transparent crystal. I have never heard of such a thing. Do you know what it is? Or do you have any similar records?"

"...Yes, and I know it."

"Really?! Please tell me!"

"Calm down, what I have to say may not make you so happy."

Philio's complexion was complicated, he opened his mouth a few times looking at the eager Shan Liu, not wanting to hit him, but also knowing that there was no other way.

"The glacier flower you mentioned is called the Graxitia flower by us, but it cannot purify the polluted air and land. It... in fact, it is just the fantasy Pokémon Shimi with the ability to purify. It’s just a tool. Since your era was destroyed like this, it’s very likely that there wouldn’t be any…”

The cruelest truth was hidden in silence, and there was more compassion in Filio's eyes.

……

……

"Dang bang"

The spoon fell to the table and rolled to the ground, spilling a few drops of broth.

"Semi..."

Stiffly repeating the name that has long since disappeared and only appeared in textbooks, the hope that Shan Liu had ignited not long ago gradually extinguished, like a candle in the wind, flickering on and off.

"Well, Shan Liu, don't be too..."

Philio was also inexplicably sad, and sat down beside Shan Liu, trying to sort out his words.

"No, I'm fine, thank you Filio."

Before Filio could finish his words, Shan Liu gently wiped his eyes, stood up, picked up the water glass, and drank all the milk in it.

"Boom"

The empty cup was placed heavily on the table, and a firm light flashed in Shan Liu's eyes again.

"If we have to find Semi to solve the problem, then I can definitely do it."

He clenched his fists tightly. He was obviously just a thin and bookish researcher, but his thin shoulders seemed to bear a huge weight.

"Please tell me where Semi and Gracidia appear. No matter what, I have to go there myself."

"Tot!"

The Turtle also followed the sound, the yellow trees on its back swayed as it walked, and a few dead leaves fell from time to time. It looked very decadent, but this Pokémon had the same eyes as its trainer. .

It is so piercing that it is difficult to look directly at it, but only feels awe-inspiring.

"Hey, I really can't do anything about you... Meng Yao, take something."

The pure courage was heartbreaking, and Philio couldn't say any words of comfort or encouragement. He just shook his head and looked at the dream monster beside him.

"these are……?"

Looking at the various things neatly placed on the table, Shan Liu raised his head in embarrassment.

"You don't really think you can hide it from the Alliance, do you? My senior gave it to me and asked me to pass it on to you. Don't be too burdened. For a traveler like you from different worlds across time and space, the Alliance has already contacted After a while, they won’t interfere with you or do anything else, as long as you don’t break the law.”

The little dream demon who hurriedly asked for credit, Philio stepped forward and put all the things he had prepared in advance into a brand new space backpack. While loading, he introduced them one by one.

The first is a dark green certificate.

"The temporary ID of the Carlos Alliance, as well as the ID of your four Pokémon, at least you can live in a Pokémon Center in the future, and stop being a gangster. It's not easy these days."

Then there is a color map.

"The maps of various regions, we can't judge where you are going, but it should be able to help you. It is not particularly accurate, but it is enough for daily use."

Then there is a smartphone that looks a bit old.

"There is a positioning system and a chat software inside. My number and emergency number have been stored in advance for you. You can't lose this thing. If you lose it, you must contact the emergency number to explain the situation. This is also our era. You should be able to understand the protective measures."

Finally, there is a stack of brand new banknotes.

"Then there is this, the currency of our era, the money is not too much, but it is enough for you for a while, it can be regarded as my donation to support the self-help of your world. Otherwise, you will starve to death halfway before leaving Fengxu Town, It’s not really that pretty, is it?”

Philio patted Shan Liu on the shoulder half-jokingly, and stuffed a lot of dry food into his bag. The taste may be average, but it was enough to keep him and his Pokémon friends full for a while.

In this way, a brand new "League Rookie Trainer Shan Liu" was born - although he looks a bit old, he is clearly in his early thirties, but he looks almost forty due to weathering.

"bang"

Throwing it away casually, the heavy backpack fell into Shan Liu's arms.

"I……"

Shan Liu's eyes were a little hot, and her words of gratitude were choked on her lips.

"Stop it, I don't like sensational drama. Since you want to be a tough guy, you have to be tough to the end."

As he spoke, Filio raised a palm as big as a cattail leaf fan (which was not there) and hit Shan Liu hard on the back. The researcher, who looked like he had been malnourished for a long time, staggered and broke up the slightly heavy atmosphere. .

"Then...thank you! I don't know how many times I've said thank you, but thank you very much!"

With red eyes, bent down, Shan Liu tightly clutched the backpack in his hand, his voice choked up.

He has been walking alone in the dilapidated world for many years, and he has suffered so much, but he feels the care from another world.

It was obviously a technological product that was quite backward in his eyes, but it was extremely practical and made him feel extremely warm.

Compared with the cruelty and struggle of the twilight era, a peaceful era will always have more warmth.
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In the afternoon, on the outskirts of Fengxu Town, at the entrance to Road 15.

"Filio, I have a question that I have been thinking about for a long time, and I finally want to ask you."

At the time of parting, after hesitating for a long time, Shan Liu, with a distressed expression on his face, still opened his mouth.

"Oh? Just ask." Having already guessed his question, Filio raised the corner of his mouth slightly, "Tell me everything you know."

"Why do you believe me? I'm obviously a suspicious person, right?" Halfway through the speech, Shan Liu seemed to feel that his convincing was not enough, and he paused for a moment, then added, "Dropping from the sky, I'm watching it again After a supernatural phenomenon that sounds scary."

"It's very simple. As long as we face each other face to face, it's very difficult for a person with superpowers to be concealed and deceived. Also, don't imagine us as primitive people who will lose their minds when we see supernatural phenomena. I'm going to hit you on the head!"

The corners of Philio's eyes twitched slightly, and he always felt that the outspoken guy in front of him subconsciously carried some "high-tech era" arrogance, which was a little underwhelming, although Shan Liu didn't notice it at all.

He probably understood what McCann said—people in different worlds have different perspectives on another world.

Especially the era of "developed technology" looks at the era of "underdeveloped technology".

This is the result of the difference in cognitive background. Even if Philio came to this world he should be familiar with, he spent a lot of effort to integrate into it, and the time spent was measured in years.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to do it." Although he didn't know why, but looking at Filio's look, Shan Liu knew that he had said the wrong thing and lowered his head in embarrassment, "I don't know how people in your era view these things. .”

"Forget it, I understand you. It's normal to have differences." He waved his hand generously, and Philio looked into the distance intentionally or unintentionally, and said softly, "Let's go early. I have to get to Miare City as soon as possible, can you read the map?"

"...Okay, then I'll set off. I believe we will meet again."

Obviously there were still some questions he wanted to ask, but looking at Philio's look of seeing off guests and his misty eyes, Shan Liu wisely chose to swallow them back and say goodbye loudly.

After eating to a full stomach - no, it should be said that after eating to fill his stomach, he spoke with more energy.

At the time of parting, the backpack and clothes from the original world had been stuffed into the space backpack. From a distance, Shan Liu at this time was no different from an ordinary traveler, except that he looked too thin.

Philio waved his hand and watched this time traveler from another world disappear at the end of his field of vision, disappearing into the wilderness full of fallen leaves and dead trees.

For a considerable period of time in the future, he will travel, live, explore, and take risks in this new world full of strangeness and challenges, just to reach the land that holds hope.

The place where Gracidia flowers bloom.

There, the world in the Twilight Age, which was already on the verge of destruction, had its last glimmer of hope.
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When Philio turned around, there was only one person left on the street where there were several secret sentries watching before.

The only one person, after bowing to Philio to signal him, quickly disappeared into the street and disappeared.

"Haha, this senior of mine is really impeccable. No wonder he is working as a branch manager in another place at this age..."

Walking on the road of this quiet and peaceful town, watching the branch members drifting away, Philio thought of the conversation between McCann and himself.

Perhaps as he said, many things are not as simple as they seem.

But at least for now, the Carlos Alliance and the Pokémon Alliance in various regions are still willing to show some kindness to these visitors from different time and space.

After the risk has been roughly ruled out.

Maybe it's time to talk to him again.

Thinking like this, Philio looked around and turned around.

"Minister McCann's coffee taste is very high, and I'm a little envious."

"I asked you why you came here again. It turns out you are interested in my coffee. It's easy to say, although it is a little expensive, but who asked you to bring glory to our school and the old principal? Take more with you when you leave."

"Haha, that would be disrespectful."

Curly hot air slowly rises from the coffee cup, filling the room with the aroma of freshly ground coffee.

The two sat opposite each other on the sofa where they received guests. Compared with the previous one, they were a little awkward, but this time they were affectionate and kind.

McCann was leaning lazily on the back of the sofa, holding the coffee cup in hand, smiling softly: "It seems that you still agree with Mr. Shan Liu's ideas, which is good. At least he shouldn't be dangerous, right? ?”

"Well, during the process of communicating with me, his mental fluctuations were very violent, and he shouldn't be able to fake it." Filio's eyebrows gradually softened, and he humbly said, "I can't do anything else with my half-baked superpower. Okay, but it should be pretty reliable in this regard.”

"If your superpowers are still half-assed, there won't be any outstanding superpowers in Carlos." Hearing this, McCann smiled and waved his hand, but the coffee cup barely moved, "Forget it, you can be humble as long as you are modest. , let’s not talk about this anymore. You must want to ask me about outsiders, right? My coffee is still not that tempting. "

"Of course, although the coffee is indeed an important reason." Nodding with a smile, Philio stepped down on the excuse of a slope, expressing his purpose of coming, "I want to know whether such outsiders correspond to us. The past or the future of this world?"

"Oh? It's still an essential question."

McCann's eyes widened slightly, the smile on the corner of his mouth was slightly restrained, and the coffee cup was also placed on the table.

After thinking for a moment, he shook his head and said with a hint of regret: "It's a pity that not only me, but also no one can answer this question. On the one hand, the number of such outsiders is too small; on the other hand, they They appear irregularly, and it’s not easy to find them.”

"But... we don't know nothing and gain nothing." Seeing that Philio was a little disappointed, McCann changed the topic, "At least their world is a possibility of our world, some are good and some are bad, but At least it can give us some inspiration.”

Philio nodded thoughtfully: "As far as I am concerned, the world of Shanliu is already very shocking and vigilant. Sometimes we are not far from destroying ourselves."

Speaking of this, he probably also figured out a problem that neither he nor Shan Liu said.

Even the technologies left on Shan Liu are beyond the times for today's Pokémon League. Once they can be used, it will inevitably bring about a leapfrog development of technology.

But such a development may not be a good thing, just like a child mastering an uncontrollable weapon of mass destruction.

Especially a civilization that has definitely self-destructed.

"You seem to be thinking about some happy topic? Did you solve the problem before you came?"

The coffee cup was in his hand again, and McCann looked as if he didn't tell the truth.

Philio nodded knowingly: "It's a little rewarding, I should thank the senior for enlightening me."

"Although our alliance has various problems, it is still very clear-eyed about many major matters of right and wrong. After all, the lessons of some things are painful and profound."

Picking up a piece of snack casually, and throwing it into the mouth, McCann's words were somewhat pointed in a casual way.

"Have you been exposed to many such things? You have to protect yourself, don't be hurt by a lunatic, let alone be affected by a lunatic."

His soft eyes were full of meaning and non-utilitarian concern, as if he already knew a lot.

"This can be regarded as a little suggestion from an old senior who has experienced more things than you~ Come, have some snacks."

"I have experienced and learned a lot today, thank you very much. It's getting late, so I won't disturb the senior's work. Let me leave first and come back to you another day."

After the guests and hosts chatted happily, Filio got up in time to leave. Before leaving, he was forced to stuff a large bag of coffee beans and snacks.

It is not difficult to see that this senior with a slightly rich physique is indeed a person who is good at enjoying life.

"If you are going to the Ice Cave, remember to bring lighting equipment. Some places there are very dim, and good things are often found in those places!"

At the door, McCann, who watched Philio drifting away, did not forget to remind him, and after getting an affirmative answer, he closed the door with a smile.

Behind the desk, a new box of cookies was unpacked and placed on the table.

After taking a satisfying bite, McCann picked up the phone and skillfully dialed the familiar number.

"Principal, Junior Philio came again and took a lot of coffee from me. You have to reimburse me."

"Your old man is really eccentric. Okay, let's talk about business. The 'outsider' he contacted has already set off, and nothing will happen. All the information is leak-proof, and, no matter what, he is a student you approve of. Well, I can believe it!"

"Hey! Next time I go back for the school anniversary, I want to eat the pancakes made in the cafeteria, it's settled!"

"bang"

After hanging up the phone, McCann crossed his legs, and the old god leaned on the office chair on the ground, tapping the armrest with his fingers, with a happy expression on his face.

"I didn't expect that I would become a big tree that can protect the younger generations from the wind and rain... It feels pretty good."

"Teacher Hei Tiezhu, hey, this nickname is quite interesting. Next time we meet, we should make fun of Thornton."

"However... this kid is already so strong. It's a bit scary to see it at first glance... Am I too slack?"

While he was talking to himself, warm sunlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains and shone on McCann's short dark brown hair.

The peaceful Windmill City spent another calm day.
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Hezhong District, Feiyun City, Feiyun TV Station.

The recording of the program has just ended, and the front and backstage are still busy.

In the midst of the hustle and bustle, Nazi sat calmly in front of the dressing table, waiting for the assistant to remove her makeup, and was about to leave.

Looking at herself in the mirror, she felt a little irritated for no reason, and she couldn't explain why.

Just at this time, the manager came quickly from a distance, and whispered in his ear: "Miss Nazi, we are scheduled to leave in an hour, and there will be a fan meeting in the evening, after that, today's work will be completed. "

"Well, I see, call me when the time comes."

Nazi nodded slightly, rubbed her sore temples, and began to close her eyes to rest.

After a while, she thought of something, clapped her hands lightly, and the manager who was waiting at the side came forward.

"Tomorrow is the last day of filming, right?"

"Yes, according to the pre-established schedule, our work will be completed tomorrow. In addition, the final editing can be completed soon, and it will not affect the release time. It can be scheduled just after the schedule of the magical door."

"Well, it's hard work. Then book a ticket for the day after tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, go to Miare, and then go to Fengxu."

"Feng Xu? Aren't you in a hurry to find Miss Ma Xiu...?"

"Don't be in a hurry to find her. Let's go to Fengxu first, and then go to Xiangxuan together. Let's go and do it."

"Ah, I understand, don't worry."

The understanding agent smiled and left, his steps seeming to be much lighter when walking.

In the past few months, this gold medal artist who has always been known for being difficult to serve has become more and more talkative, and even smiled from time to time. Although it is still like an iceberg compared to many good-tempered artists, it has already made him He feels much more comfortable as an agent.

The dressing room returned to calm, and the assistant who finished removing makeup also quietly left, leaving only Nazi humming with her eyes closed and her mouth turned up.

Beautiful ladies are always brighter than the blooming Gracidia flowers.

(End of this chapter)