I, the Pokémon Master, now resign

"Is that so..."

Mary nodded half-understanding, expressing her understanding.

After that, the atmosphere fell into a strange silence, and neither of them spoke again.

As the afterglow of the setting sun passed by the two of them, Ma Li deliberately slowed down a little, allowing herself to walk behind Bai Chen's side.Although Bai Chen wondered why Ma Li suddenly slowed down, he didn't bother to ask, and just continued walking his own way.

The atmosphere of silence continued, and Ma Li, who slowed down and followed behind Bai Chen, finally had a chance to secretly observe Bai Chen.

It's still the same as usual...

Ma Li, who carefully observed Bai Chen's expression from the side, had such an idea at this time.

It's time to fight Gulardo, Kyoka, and the organization that controls them, but why is it still so calm?

After getting along with Bai Chen for such a long time, Ma Li has long developed the habit of guessing Bai Chen's thoughts.It was only at the beginning that she did this to learn as much as possible from Bai Chen's thinking mode, so as to improve her fighting skills.

But now, Ma Li will try to guess Bai Chen's thoughts, in order to look at the problem from his point of view, to care for him in this way, to try to find something she can do to help he.

It's just that I have never been able to accurately guess Bai Chen's thoughts, because their positions, experiences, and scenery are completely different, which determines that the two people's thoughts have an essence from naive to mature. difference.

But just today.

Just now.

Ma Li seemed to be able to vaguely understand the reason why Bai Chen was so calm.

It should be the one who wants to rot such words in his heart.

But...she said it anyway...

"Are you worried?"

"Ok?"

At the first moment, Bai Chen couldn't keep up with Ma Li's train of thought, so he just asked in such a strange way.

And Mary didn't give up, but just continued to repeat.

"Will you be worried and afraid to fight against that kind of opponent?"

After Ma Li finished speaking, Bai Chen finally understood what she meant, so he stopped and looked at her with astonished eyes.

At this time, Ma Li did not choose to escape like before, but looked at Bai Chen with the thought of getting to the bottom of it.

At this time, there was an inexplicably awkward silence between the two, perhaps through his eyes he understood Ma Li's intention not to let it go, so Bai Chen gave a wry smile and rubbed her head.

"I didn't expect you to say such a thing. It seems that you have grown a lot."

The breeze blew between the two, and even though she was praised by Bai Chen again, Ma Li didn't show any happy expression on her face, she just kept watching Bai Chen with a tangled and worried expression. .

.......

453 Farewell, each step toward the future

"Do you think I would be afraid when facing this kind of battle?"

"..."

Facing Bai Chen's self-deprecating question, Ma Li was silent for a moment, and then responded in a serious tone:

"If you say that you are not afraid or worried, you are showing your strength... I can feel it, your smile is a little strange."

"Is that so?"

Bai Chen patted his face in surprise. He really didn't expect that there would be a problem with his expression. He was in the same mood as usual when facing Ma Li. What was the problem? Where is it?

Bai Chen couldn't figure it out for a while, but when he looked at Ma Li again, he suddenly felt that the reason didn't seem so important anymore.

"Maybe it's the same as what I said to you, but for me, most of it should be just worry, as for fear... maybe there is, after all, the opponent is the top legendary Pokémon, and I have never fought against it Moreover, this kind of battle is not a regular Pokémon match, standing on such a battlefield, any distraction may be affected by their attacks."

Bai Chen didn't deny his thoughts about the upcoming battle, maybe it was just because he had someone to confide in, or maybe it was just to let Mary know the danger of this kind of mission.

"Creating the ocean and the land, although I don't know if their power is overly exaggerated in the legend, but at least existences like Gulardo and Kyoka are levels that normal Pokmon cannot reach. There is no chance of winning the battle, and that's what worries me the most."

Bai Chen said frankly:

"Every battle in the past, I have participated in with the determination to win, but this time is different from the past, so I am worried... In case even we can't stop them, So... what about the other people? What about the other ordinary residents? And during the battle, if special means are used to drive Gulardo and Kyoka into complete madness, even make them produce What about the hatred of humans?"

What he wants to participate in is not a simple battle, but a communication to calm the anger of two legendary Pokémon.

Legend has it that in order to protect human beings, Pokémon fell into a deep sleep after exhausting their own power. Now when they wake up again due to human greed, will they abandon this idea and start to become extreme and radical? No one can guess.

At least Bai Chen doesn't think that every legendary Pokémon will choose a gentle decision like Feng Wang.

"But didn't Mr. Dawu come here to ask you to help protect the residents in the coastal area? If that's the only way......"

Although Mary didn't finish her words, the meaning was already obvious.

No matter how you say it, Bai Chen is still a Pokémon master, the pinnacle that human beings can reach at present. Even if he wants to defeat Gulardo and Kioka head-on, it is impossible, but if he only helps to protect those who are endangered by the aftermath of their attacks The city should still be fine.

The reason why Ma Li asked such a question was not to let Bai Chen not worry or anything. On the contrary, if Bai Chen really only wanted to do this kind of work, Ma Li could feel at ease. But judging from his performance so far, Bai Chen probably won't be satisfied with Dawu's suggestion.

"From the point of observing other people's emotions, you may be stronger than Dawu... Wait?! Could it be that that guy would make such a suggestion just to make me temporarily agree?!"

Bai Chen suddenly realized that something was wrong.

After all, it is only to protect the residents and the city. This kind of work alliance is enough in itself, there is no need to ask yourself to go there... Perhaps Dawu's real purpose is to hope that he can directly participate in the frontal battlefield when the time comes?

No... not possibly, but absolutely!

That guy... must have guessed that in terms of his sense of responsibility, he would not sit idly by when the time comes, so he lowered his request so low.

I fell for it...

Bai Chen held his forehead with some remorse, although he was fooled, but Bai Chen didn't feel angry, after all, even if he didn't do it for this purpose, he would probably act in that way when he got there.

"So, Teacher Bai Chen... you really decided..."

"Well, of course."

Bai Chen gave a wry smile. If possible, he certainly didn't want to fight against such an opponent in this situation.

However, if even he refuses to fight, who else is more suitable for fighting?Du, Dawu and Sirona?Or alliance staff at all levels?

Although it was true, after all, this was their duty, but before that, they were not the tallest ones, but themselves. When encountering such a change, the one who should stand in the front should be himself.

If you just look at the surface, then he has left the alliance, and he is not even an officially recognized trainer; but if you look at the connotation, he is actually the strongest trainer of mankind, and before that, he was also a trainer. Ordinary people who don't want this level of fighting to jeopardize the lives of ordinary residents.

hero.

Although this description is naive, it is most in line with Bai Chen's current behavior.

He doesn't need fame and fortune, and he doesn't covet other things. He just wants to use his power as much as possible to protect others, otherwise it doesn't make sense to continue to become stronger.

When he first became a Pokémon master, he still sneered at this kind of behavior, thinking that this approach was just to complete the work of the alliance and fulfill the duties of the Pokémon master.But now he is just a free person, and when faced with a situation where he can go or not, he can bear it or leave, he really understands the weight of this behavior.

At the same time, this is also an agreement between him and her.

She hoped that he could see his true heart clearly, and stop working hard with resentment like before.

And he has also responded to her expectations at this moment, will not continue to be indifferent, will not stand idly by this situation, and suppress this potential risk, these are what he really wants to do, even if it puts him in the in danger.

When facing an opponent whose strength is far stronger than his own, it is natural to feel worried, but Bai Chen will not show his worry, but he never thought that his thoughts would be seen through by Ma Li.

"In this case, I also want to be together..."

"veto!"

Although we talked a lot before, when faced with Ma Li's request, Bai Chen refused without hesitation.

"What are you thinking... You don't need to worry about this kind of thing. Dawu, Du, and other alliance staff will take care of it. You just need to continue to move towards your goal with peace of mind. !"

"but."

"No buts!"

This mission is not like the iceberg ruins, nor is it like facing Hunter J and the unknown primeval forest.

In this battle, he even had doubts about whether he could protect himself, let alone pay attention to Mary's situation. At least he couldn't bear the risk of dereliction of duty. In the end, he must guarantee Mary It's safe to go home.

"But, is it really all right?"

"Of course, who do you think I am?"

Ma Li was not being willful, it was at this moment that Bai Chen suddenly realized.

From the moment she made the request, she didn't seem to have thought about the situation that she would agree, otherwise her expression would not have changed all the time. The reason why she said such words may be simply worrying about herself, hoping Just get a promise from yourself.

"Although I can't guarantee that I will defeat them in a head-to-head confrontation, I can guarantee that I will return safely. At the same time, they should also guarantee that they will handle this crisis cleanly."

Bai Chen squatted down, keeping his eyes on the same level as Ma Li's, and Ma Li's worries gradually disappeared as the eyes intersected.

Although the future is unknown, at least we must remain optimistic and positive, at least we must believe in Bai Chen's promise here.

"Ah."

Mary nodded lightly, and did not continue the topic. After that, the two of them seemed to have never talked about Gulardo and Kioka. While walking slowly on the street dyed red by the setting sun, they were talking Calmly talking about something that happened in the past.

Even if you don't want to give up, it's time to say goodbye.

.......

"Dinglingling~jinglingling~~!"

"Huh? Huh..."

In the morning, just as the sun was rising, the noise of the alarm clock came from Bai Chen's room.

click~

Stretching out his hand a little irritably, he shut the source of all evil that had been jingling all the time. Only then did Bai Chen feel that the world seemed much cleaner, so he yawned and sat up from the bed, while still Stretch.

Is it morning already?

Looking at the clear sky outside, Bai Chen couldn't help thinking silently.

"The last night has passed..."

With emotion, he jumped off the bed and stretched his slightly sore body again.

If possible, of course he still wants to continue to sleep now, but there is no way, it seems that Dawu will come soon, if he continues to delay, he will definitely become anxious first if he does not wait for him for a while .

However, there is nothing to do if he is still sleepy. After he said goodbye to the bosses in the shopping street last night, they all dragged him to have a farewell meal. Although he kept refusing, in the end he Still unable to hold back their temper, I ate the last meal with them in a restaurant in the shopping street.

But it's okay, the bosses in the shopping street are not young anymore, and they have long been used to parting, so they didn't get too excited when eating the last farewell meal, they just offered their blessings in a normal way .

After all, in their eyes, he is just a young man who decides to go out and work hard in order to live a better life, right?

Of course they would not know what they were about to face, and no one would know about it except Ma Li and Dawu.What I played in the next crisis was just a passerby who was fighting hard like everyone else.

But thanks to the farewell meal at the end, at least Bai Chen met a lot of acquaintances, such as A Yan and his stepson and aunt. He thought that he would have no chance to tell them about his sudden departure, but he didn't expect that when he was eating yesterday Just happened to meet.

A Yan showed off his dream to him, saying that he wanted to become a Pokémon trainer who surpassed him, and would launch a Pokémon battle against himself in the future and win.

Although Auntie Stepson was confused by her sudden decision, at the same time she could understand her own thoughts and seemed a little moved. Fortunately, everyone said goodbye with a smile on their faces at the end.

It's just a pity that Mr. Taichi seems to have gone out to do some investigation again, so Bai Chen couldn't say goodbye to him at the end, but judging from his personality, it seems that whether he leaves or not doesn't make him feel bad. Too many psychological fluctuations, at most, it will just feel that there is one less person who can discuss Pokmon things together.

"Really..."

Bai Chen smiled wryly and put on his clothes. After a brief wash, he planned to leave, but before leaving...

Where's Mary?

He stood at the door of Mary's room, closed his eyes, and seemed to hear the sound of steady breathing coming from inside.

Looks like you're still sleeping?

After learning about Ma Li's situation, Bai Chen didn't feel pity, on the contrary, he felt a little lucky.

Just like Ma Li can easily see through him, Bai Chen can also see what Ma Li is thinking, no matter how good the surface is, he can clearly see Ma Li's reluctance to leave just like that .

What's more, Mary is not like everyone in Random Town, who has experienced so many partings. She can barely be called parting so far, but she just said goodbye to Spike Town and came here, right?And Mary didn't seem to think it was a big deal to leave that time, after all, she could go back anytime she wanted.

But this time is different.

After the two parted this time, if they wanted to see each other again, they really didn't know when it would be.

Will it be in a year?two years later?Still no chance to see you again?

Bai Chen couldn't tell for sure, but instead of letting Ma Li say goodbye with such uneasiness and reluctance, Bai Chen would rather just leave quietly.

"Goodbye, Mary. I'm really glad to meet you. I wish you can realize your dream as soon as possible and become an excellent trainer and gym master."

Bai Chen put his hand lightly on the door, offered his last blessing to Ma Li, and then went downstairs silently and left here.