This elf world is kind of weird

Chapter 218 Generations need to change

"An era is coming to an end and needs a full stop."

"Hopefully, in the future, Carlos can get rid of the dark cloud that has hung over our heads for many years and embark on a brighter path forward."

On the TV screen, the old man's words were calm, like a gurgling stream, but on the other side of the camera, a stone stirred up thousands of waves.

Looking at the old man who had taken care of him on different occasions, and feeling his overflowing relief and unconcealable fatigue, Filio suddenly felt a little unmotivated.

It's not that I think he is so indispensable, but I'm surprised and stunned.

And maybe a little sympathy.

In fact, considering Ravi’s age, it’s not a wrong choice to retreat bravely, it’s even a bit late—the imprint of the years is already very obvious on his face, and it’s not the first time that his exhaustion is not enough. See.

But even Chaomeng, who doesn’t know much about human society, knows that after winning a decisive battle that may determine the fate of the region, the weathered chairman and the Kalos Alliance he led have gained a short-term reputation. At the end of the day, many structural contradictions in the past have temporarily disappeared under the cover of victory.

Choosing to leave at such a moment undoubtedly exceeded the expectations of many people, including him and opponents of the alliance.
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After a short period of dullness, the atmosphere in the room gradually returned to normal. Although it was unexpected, it was only unexpected.

The joy and bustle in the streets dimmed a little, but continued.

Many people either don't know it, or know it but have already tempered their inner resilience by the continuous bombing news in recent months, so they don't care much about it.

But for many people, today may be a sleepless night.

The statement conveyed through the televised speech has made the resignation of Chairman Ravi inevitable.

But before that, there will be a series of changes.

No one would think that the old man's words to "eliminate the impact of the Team Flare incident" would be an understatement.

The Kalos region has ushered in new uncertainties, and the Kalos Alliance will usher in a new large-scale shock in the next short half year.
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The small but extremely lively evening party ushered in the end amidst a mess of glasses and dishes.

The simple-minded Pokémon didn't understand much about the chatter on the TV - apart from being exceptionally smart, after understanding it, they pretended that nothing happened and continued to take care of the other companions.

In the end, looking at the mountains of plates, bowls and chopsticks, Chaomeng, who was afraid of trouble, only took about 0.01 seconds to think before decisively snapping his fingers and walking away.

Before leaving, he did not forget to take away a new coat that Korni bought for Filio when she came back in the afternoon, as a "little compensation" for the one that was blown to ashes during the rescue—— Although this dress itself is the super long style that Philio told her to buy.

The journey belonging to this powerful "artificial god" is just a small beginning. After experiencing many things, he also has the interest of traveling aimlessly.

There have been attempts like this before, but the difference in mood between passive wandering and active wandering will also bring about differences in feelings.

The life-and-death fight with Ziggard is also an unforgettable life experience for him, and it is worth savoring.

Having incomparable superpowers without corresponding rules and powers is an unspeakable problem that has always plagued him, but in the blending of superpowers and cruising on the edge of life and death, he seems to have faintly discovered What.

The power that has remained unchanged since its birth seems to have touched some new territory.

That will be a new journey of life.

Since there is only an extra single bed in the room, and Filio doesn't seem to be troubled by illness or injury at all, he doesn't need someone to accompany him at night. The two guarding each other have been insinuating from the beginning of washing dishes. Leo was in a cold sweat, acutely aware of the dangers of being caught between two very competitive women.

Nazi, who thought she had the upper hand and took the initiative, pressed on her step by step, without saying a word or leaving.

Gritting her silver teeth tightly, Korni, who did not show any weakness, retorted, pony tail trembled with anger.

After a period of back-and-forth verbal exchanges, neither of them trusted the other and left the ward in no particular order. Along the way, the faint smell of gunpowder made the doctors and nurses who came and went frightened and couldn't help but walk around.

"Boman~"

Watching Korni and Nazi leave, the Tyrannosaurus, who didn't understand the atmosphere at all, didn't forget to wave his paws in farewell.

It is now lazily lying in the small living room after eating and drinking a big meal that has been promised long ago. In order to reduce the occupied area, it is almost curled up into a big ball, and its whole body is full of laziness and contentment. Don't forget to hold the deep-sea scales in your mouth and lick them from time to time as snacks and extra meals.

"call……"

Heaving a sigh of relief, Philio sat back on the bed with lingering fear, looking at the restored tidy room, feeling a little tired.

But now is not the time to rest.

The well-fed Pokémon were either chasing and playing, or finding a corner to rest, carefree, but he had a lot of things in his mind—of course, it wasn’t that Nazi and Korni were getting more and more serious. Tensioned relationship issues, although that may also have a small part.

The colorful leaves that contain the origin of Xerneas' life, as well as his own two Zygarde energy crystals, have yet to find the most suitable distribution plan for these resources obtained from a narrow escape.

Priscilla, who had revived and fell asleep again, didn't know how to recover. Logically speaking, if energy was lost, it should be replenished, but she couldn't find a way.

Coupled with the news that Chairman Ravi, who has been taking care of and protecting himself, is about to resign.

In less than a day since he woke up, all kinds of things happened one after another, and a flood of information passed through his mind, which even made him a little confused.

He was leaning on the bed, stroking Taiyang Eevee's soft hair, feeling the gentle touch of the little flesh pads rubbing his face, and playing with the ranger's friendship badge that he hadn't had time to return to the chairman. All kinds of thoughts and exhaustion came up.

"click"

With a crisp sound, the lights in the room went out, leaving only a few sparse moonlight falling on the floor along the gaps in the curtains.

Several Pokémon were lying on the bed and the ground in a haphazard manner, surrounding the sleeping Filio in the middle.

The rare treasures that would surely trigger many lone rangers and Pokémon hunters to grab them outside were placed casually on the bedside, next to water glasses and pills, inconspicuously.

The strong breath of life permeates the room, making people feel comfortable physically and mentally.

I can sleep well.

Although there are many things to do, they should be left to yourself tomorrow.

The sound of even breathing conveys the signal of dreamless sleep.
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Early the next morning, Philio had just completed his physical examination under the leadership of the stern Dean Farang, and before he even had time to eat breakfast, an unexpected guest sat down in his ward before him.

"Farang, I have really troubled you these days. Is the child healthy now? I want to have a chat with him."

Sitting on the sofa and waiting for the two to come back, it was Ravi, the chairman of the alliance who issued a resignation statement at the alliance headquarters last night.

Seeing the old doctor who suddenly had a gloomy face, this old man who was always calm and composed also felt a little guilty, and his smile seemed lacking in confidence.

Sure enough, before he could finish speaking, Farang's eyes widened, and his voice was so cold that it could freeze him: "There is nothing wrong with this kid. As for some old people who don't know how to write the word "death", that's not necessarily the case...it's heart. Don’t you want it anymore or do you think you don’t want it anymore?”

"Everything, everything..." In front of many years of old friends and the most important health consultant, Ravi didn't look like the chairman of the alliance at all, but looked like an old kid who flattered the doctor, "It's urgent, let's wait After finishing my work, I will take a vacation to adjust for a few days."

"I can hear you say this three times a month, and that girl Kalunai... they all feel that they are in good health and are afraid that there is nothing wrong with them." Looking at the "habitual overtime offender" in front of him with both anger and helplessness, Farang shook his head. Shaking his head, he took out a bottle of supplements that he had obviously prepared for a long time from his white coat. He threw them away, causing Ravi, who was sleep deprived, to scramble. "One pill at a time, three times a day, so you don't have to lie down in the office like this." If I can’t get up from the table, I don’t want to run away to your ghost place in the wilderness.”

After that, he turned around, waved his hand, and said while opening the door: "It's done, I won't disturb you anymore. Philio, you also remember to make sure you get enough sleep these days, and don't go out for three days. , and you are not allowed to overuse your superpowers, let alone train with your Pokémon, take at least a week's rest before talking, do you understand?"

"understand!"

Philio responded loudly and hurriedly, his eyes full of embarrassment that someone had seen through his little plan.

In front of the attending physician, the patient's waist is always three points weaker, and the breath is also three points short.

It wasn't until Dean Farang closed the door and walked away that the old man and the young man, who had also been tempered, let out a long sigh of relief and looked at each other, slightly amused by their almost identical expressions and demeanor.

"Farang, this old guy, has always been like this. Don't look at him as fierce, it seems like we owe him a lot of money, but his medical skills and ethics are top-notch. He has saved many executives over the years. Seriously injured trainers and Pokémon are very important to the entire alliance." The smiling Ravi patted Filio's arm, his tone relaxed, more natural than last night, "Sit down, Don't blame me, an old man, for coming here uninvited. I also brought you a gift. I don't care much about the tea that I grow when I have nothing to do. I just let it grow wildly, but it looks good. Forget it The time should be just right, try it."

As he spoke, he picked up the small teapot from the table and poured the light emerald green tea soup into the cup.

The new tea is refreshing and has a high aroma. Just smelling the tea fragrance will make people salivate.

"The taste is fresh and refreshing, and the aftertaste is also memorable. It is indeed a good tea. However, I didn't expect that Mr. Chairman also likes to drink new tea. I thought that elders of your age would like to drink old tea, just like Nino Like seniors."

Taking a sip, under Ravi's expectant gaze, Filio showed a surprised expression and softly complimented.

"Nino... this old boy is also my senior. About 50 years ago, when I was still a fledgling newcomer, he was already famous, but he was always reluctant to leave his hometown, otherwise his reputation would be worse than He's much bigger now." Ravi's eyes narrowed with laughter, and the wrinkles on his face relaxed slightly. "His life is not bad, relaxed, happy, and fulfilling. But I don't envy him. People always There must be challenges, and I always have to be exposed to and face new things, just like I only drink the new tea of ​​the year every year, and I am especially willing to get along with outstanding young people like you."

Hearing what he said, Philio frowned slightly and asked in confusion: "If that's the case, then you...?"

"Why do you have to leave so easily, right? It seems that you are quite concerned about the news. I thought you wouldn't be in the mood to read these things when you just woke up." Ravi put the tea cup on the table, his eyes not darting away. He walked up to Filio, his smile unabated, "Just because you want to be exposed to and adapt to new things doesn't mean you can do it. With you, Karuna and the others, as well as those who are slightly older like Qiao An, During my interactions with young people, I also gradually realized that the Carlos Alliance and I are getting old, and we are getting old very quickly. Although we have young Four Heavenly Kings and the league champion, this alliance is already old."

As he spoke, he stood up and walked to the window, looking towards the avenue not far away. There, new crowds of people and lively celebrations had started again early in the morning. There were both active young people and others who were equally energetic. old and young.

"Tell me, Filio, during the few months of travel, you have traveled almost all over Kalos. What do you think? For our home, for this society, for Team Flare... and for the Alliance, everything. Can."

Looking at everything outside the window, the old man felt a little excited, and his old but lively voice was a little trembling.

Although he could only see the back of the other party, Philio felt that an old lion was watching him close by, so he subconsciously walked forward, and before the super power was released, he said without hesitation: "There are indeed some Impressions, but I have experienced too many things, but it is fragmented and unsystematic."

Ravi nodded in agreement: "Scattered is the truth. If you really talk to me at length, I will think, did this kid do his homework in advance? It's not good. This is not a place for work, but In your ward, don’t think of me as the chairman of some alliance, just a friend, or a neighbor, chatting with me, an old man who refuses to accept the old, is enough.”

"Then let me tell you some immature thoughts." The keen superpower felt the subtleties of Ravi's mental fluctuations and words. He did not find any abnormalities, nor did he feel any defensiveness. Philio was relieved. Come on, he said in a deep voice, "If I really want to talk about my experience in the past few months, it might be more appropriate to use 'fracture' to describe it."

"In many places, I can detect a strong modern atmosphere. New technology and the new culture it has spawned, as well as the representation of the entire society, have penetrated into our lives."

"Culture is a way of life."

"Carlos is a continent with a long history, but it is also very young now, benefiting from various information technologies and the cultural and social representations of the new generation - here we cannot exclude Vlada The contribution of this man. He did use his madness to bring Carlos to the brink of destruction for a long time, but he was also a genius who created brilliant technological achievements that completely changed our culture and our lives. "

"But in many places, we appear conservative. Just like ancient people who used modern tools. The most typical example is our art, which of course also includes many other aspects, has stayed in the past for decades or even centuries. In terms of past achievements, being faithful to them will make it difficult to make any progress.”

"Of course most people won't have any problem with this, but they will be content and happy with this kind of life, but that's not all. I've seen quite a few members of Team Flare, and they have a lot of blood on their hands. I can always see the anger at such a rupture. So, maybe Fradali's appearance is an exception, but the people he speaks for and distorts may not be an exception to our society, but represent A group of people whose numbers and proportions cannot be ignored, they are not Fradari or Claire, but they follow them."

"It used to be about the pursuit of happiness and enjoyment, but now it's about destruction and rebirth. Such lunatics will appear on a large scale, which at least illustrates the pathology of our society. Sometimes, it also illustrates the divisions and tears within the alliance. Otherwise, It wouldn't happen so many times that the Flare would lead the league by the nose, would it?"

"It is precisely because of the existence of such people and things that it seems that the Carlos Alliance, which has been unwilling to change for more than ten or decades, is even more old and powerless. It can maintain the smooth operation of this society, but it is difficult to stop people like Flash The emergence of organizations like Team Flame. Madness is not just an individual behavior and mentality, but social and structural.”

"..."

What he has seen, heard, and thought over the past few days has turned into an endless stream of opinions, and there is also some vague resentment in the crisis of encountering intelligence leaks again and again.

Ravi just leaned on the window sill without speaking, quietly listening to Philio's story and thoughts until his words came to an end.

Looking at Filio, who was talking loudly and telling everything he thought and knew without any concealment, his smile became more loving. He put a hand on Filio's back and walked back to the sofa with him, adding some tea to moisten it. throat.

"After talking so much, your experience has been connected into a whole. Maybe you know why I resigned?" Qianqian took a sip of hot tea, and Lavi looked at Philio with a smile, "Although What you said is not comprehensive enough, but it has indeed pointed to a part of the problem, Philio. To make Carlos truly usher in peace and development, not only must eliminate the team that caused the disaster, but also let the alliance do it by itself Make changes, let Carlos make changes, so as to eliminate the soil of this evil organization. To do this, the first thing to change is me, the chairman."

"Time is fair to all, and no one can violate it. Those who try to do so are either followers of classic artistic beauty like Fradali who pursue eternity and stagnation, or arrogant careerists, and those who are A coaxed fool."

"However, to be honest, when I realized that I was getting old, I was also confused, but fortunately, I haven't been that stupid yet, and this is something I'm glad about."

"Generations need to change. The old generation who are old and frail will retire, and the new generation who are young and strong will come on stage. This is the norm in history no matter what time. Looking at young people like you, I feel that the future of the league will not be over in ten years. , the future in 20 years will definitely be much better than now.”

At the end, Ravi's smile gradually narrowed, and his eyes became meaningful.

Filio tilted his head subconsciously and did not look at the old man. He just said modestly: "You are right. I understand what you mean. However, it does take courage to do this. It is really admirable. . As for me, it was just a coincidence that I was brought to that situation by Chaomeng. I absolutely cannot deserve your evaluation."

Filio's reaction was not beyond Ravi's expectation. Although they met only a handful of times, the old man's observation of him never diminished from the time they first met at Miare Arena. After the incident in Pokémon Village , the degree of attention is even higher.

After summarizing the information from many sources, he has already gained a deep understanding of Filio's character after reading countless people, but he still dare not make a conclusion.

Until the decisive battle outside Mingshui Town, the figure standing on the dragon's back made him convinced of his judgment.

He didn't care about Philio's avoidance. He just picked up the tea cup and took a sip. His tone was unhurried and said: "You can't rush such a thing. You can only do it step by step. You are still very young and the road in life is long. . Different people want to do different things. For example, I can promote reforms within the alliance, but I cannot command a legendary Pokémon to stop Zygarde. You can join forces with Mewtwo to defeat Zygarde, But it is still impossible to understand the operation of the alliance. People are different, and it is precisely because of their differences that this society is formed. For each of us, it is necessary to play the role that we can play in the situation that suits us. This Do you think that’s right?”

"... Of course, people should never avoid their responsibilities at any time." Filio nodded silently.

The old man's words were for this purpose, and he also knew the other party's intention of coming to see him immediately after his resignation speech - to enable him to assume more responsibilities in the future, no matter in what capacity.

Thinking about it, there shouldn't be too many conversations like this in the next few months, and the people involved should cover all aspects, from young trainers like myself, to active young and powerful backbones, to those who undoubtedly belong to the league. The Four Heavenly Kings and Champions with top combat capabilities may have communicated with them in advance, otherwise it would not have been Pachila who personally made the announcement.

At the moment when he is about to leave the position of the chairman of the alliance, the old man also hopes to use his prestige and personal relationship to bridge the differences between the alliance and the entire society, and to win as much confidence and support for the alliance as possible for Carlos. paving the way for the region's future.

Thinking of this, Philio looked at Ravi with a little more respect.

During the heart-to-heart communication, he came to understand more and more the old man's helplessness and powerlessness. The weight of history and the inertia of reality were superimposed on him. Even just looking at him made him breathless because of his lazy nature.

"I'm very happy that you can think so!" Ravi didn't seem to notice Philio's gaze, and smiled heartily, as if he was a few years younger. "You are still young, and you have a long way to go. It's really It’s exciting. Every time I see you, I seem to see myself fighting poachers and Rockets with the rangers in the Ourei area decades ago.”

The old man's eyes were filled with memories. He took out an old photo with a faint yellowing on the back from his arms and handed it to Filio.

In the photo, there are several trainers who are either young or slightly older, but not more than 40 years old. They are in their golden age. They are wearing simple combat uniforms that are completely different from what they are now. Only the logo is still vaguely recognizable. They are smiling brightly.

The oldest person in the middle is Ravi himself, next to him is the serious Horace, and in the corner is Fradali who has long red hair at a young age but has a gentle and calm expression.

Pointing to himself in the photo who is still high-spirited even though he is no longer young, Ravi smiled and said: "You may not believe it, but more than ten years before the photo, I was also very handsome, not much worse than you are now. It’s also the kind of girl who always looks back when walking on the road. Unfortunately, I was always busy and had no chance or interest in taking photos. When I calmed down, wrinkles crawled on my face, and I no longer had the chance to look cool. Sigh."

The old man's interruption of the past, which carried countless memories, added a bit of relaxation and fun, and on the contrary diluted the weight of the old friend's rebellion.

Filio wisely did not ask about Fradali, but Ravi himself was very talkative. He pointed at Fradali in the photo and said: "Fradali was still a newcomer at that time and he was very strong. , but he is still very immature in every aspect, has a good personality, and is very gentle towards people and Pokémon. Perhaps it is this gentleness that made him what he became. He has more things in his head than all of us. He is a genius, but he also lived a very tiring life, and finally crushed himself."

The old man’s words meant something, but he didn’t stop there. Before he could say anything, he picked up the photo and stuffed it back into his arms. He changed the subject and talked about his top rangers back then and now. Fun fact about Horace.

From Orle to Sinnoh, to Kanto and Hoenn, Ravi, as an exchange trainer for the Kalos Alliance and the Rangers Alliance, traveled to almost every region in the years when he was young and powerful.
In the past few years, away from the work inside the league, he has made friends with many rangers with different personalities, and he has also cracked down on countless criminals.

Horace was his best partner in those years. Together with him, he became famous, and he personally awarded him the badge of friendship when they parted.

It was the one that Qiao An handed over to Philio.

Filio quickly took out the badge from his bedside drawer, held it in his palm, and handed it to the other party.

However, Ravi had no intention of accepting it.

The old man waved his hand and said with a smile: "I'll give this badge to you. It's a souvenir. If you keep it with me, it will just eat dust in the drawer. And... that old guy Horace is here. I can hear the little calculations being made below Mount Langt at the alliance headquarters, but I can’t take advantage of him. You have to remember that you are a Carlos, not a ranger!”

Speaking of the latter part, the old man couldn't help laughing, somewhat resembling the feeling of fighting spirit when he was a child.

Philio held one in each hand, holding two badges that were indistinguishable except that they were old and new. Thinking of the scene when he met Captain Horace in Yingxue City, he couldn't laugh or cry at the behavior of the two old children. In the end, he could only It can be stuffed into the compartment of your backpack.

"That's right. When I retire, I won't have so many things to do. I might as well go to Ole's ranger school to be a teacher or something, and stay away from disputes. If you want to see me at that time, you have to hold this badge Go honestly and line up at the school gate to be a guest." Ravi waved his hand with a smile, his face was full of vigor.

Suddenly, he remembered something, slapped his forehead, and sighed repeatedly: "Hey, look at my brain! Once we started chatting, I almost forgot the business!"

"What's wrong, Chairman Ravi?" Filio's eyes were a bit questioning.

"It's nothing. In addition to meeting and chatting with you this time, I also have good news to bring you." Ravi laughed, his eyes warm, as if he was looking at his nephew, " Karunai and the others came here yesterday and brought you an alliance reward, right?"

"Yes, I just assigned it to Chaomeng last night, and I haven't thought about how to use it yet. They are all rare and good things, so don't be careless." Filio nodded slightly, with a sincere tone, but he forgot that these things are still available Placed casually on the bedside table, the old man glanced at it.

"Hmm! They are indeed good things, and they are very suitable for your Pokémon. You should think about it carefully." The corner of Ravi's mouth twitched imperceptibly, and he had a better understanding of Filio's temperament. "What they escorted was the Leaf of Life, which was taken directly from the alliance's secret vault. It is of great importance, but it is not all the rewards that the alliance will give you this time. I came here this time just to ask you, what do you think about this reward? Nothing needed?"

"Eh? Can I still pick things by myself?" In surprise, Filio rolled his eyes, and the cunning instinct of the little fox arose, "Is there any range?"

"Well... funds, formulas, regular resources, cultivation experience, these are all possible. Of course, if you want something else, it is not non-negotiable, but I don't guarantee that it will be possible. You can bring it up and I will listen. "

While meditating, Xu Shi couldn't bear Philio's eager gaze, and Ravi slapped his chest, looking very generous.

"It's not a particularly valuable thing, so I won't embarrass you." After receiving Ravi's almost complete promise, Filio nodded with a smile, and the glimmer in his eyes made Ravi feel a little embarrassed, "I What I want is very simple, just..."

"Eh?"

After a while, the old man's surprised voice spread throughout the room.

(End of this chapter)