“gardevoir! (That’s right, you should know that after we evolve into Gardevoir, we have to make a trip to the deepest part of the forest.)”
The Clan Leader Grandmother began to explain to Yu Feng and Shiny Kirlia why they had been called back.
“It’s not just us who have to go, right? I remember Hatterene and them also have to go?”
Hearing the Clan Leader Grandmother say this, Yu Feng remembered that it seemed to be true; all the species in this forest, after evolving into their final forms, seemed to have to go to the depths of the forest.
This included Gardevoir, Hatterene, Mr. Mime, and even the Galar Rapidash that had only recently migrated here.
“Gardevoir. (Yes, all Psychic-type and Fairy-type Pokémon in this forest have to go.)”
The Clan Leader Grandmother continued, as this matter was something they were going to be told anyway.
“Gardevoir. (In the depths of the forest, two antlers shed by Lord Xerneas are enshrined.)”
“Gardevoir. (As long as you evolve into your final form and then offer sincere worship, Lord Xerneas will bestow blessings upon you, and your subsequent breakthroughs will become relatively easier.)”
The Clan Leader Grandmother revealed the forest’s secret to Yu Feng; this was the greatest secret of this forest.
Yu Feng didn’t expect there to be antlers shed by Xerneas in the forest, but he knew the Clan Leader Grandmother wouldn’t tell him this for no reason. “So, does this have anything to do with why you called us back?”
“Gardevoir. (We were originally very hesitant about whether to let you go in.)”
Yu Feng and their Aunties spoke up; they couldn’t let the Clan Leader say everything, could they?
“But now we think we can go in.”
Yu Feng raised an eyebrow; he could roughly guess the rest without them saying it.
“Gardevoir. (Yes, after seeing that you have Ho-Oh’s feather, we can finally rest assured.)”
The Clan Leader Grandmother pointed to the feather, which had started to flicker again at some point. This, combined with the Shinny characteristics appearing around Yu Feng, made him look like a human neon sign.
“Clan Leader, do you think this is really okay?”
Yu Feng took out the Ho-Oh feather, feeling that this guy was very excited right now, constantly flickering.
“Gardevoir. (Is this Ho-Oh’s feather? It’s truly beautiful.)”
“Gardevoir. (I’ve said some unnecessary things. Believe me, this time it will only bring you benefits, no harm.)”
“Gardevoir. (Besides, with Ho-Oh’s feather as a safeguard, there won’t be any danger.)”
The Clan Leader Grandmother said with great certainty, after all, they were all experienced, and Lord Xerneas was not some evil god.
Furthermore, Yu Feng was also favored by Ho-Oh, so Lord Xerneas should also show some deference.
“Alright, I’ll go with what you say. Are we going now?”
Yu Feng had nothing more to say. He put the feather back into his backpack to avoid dazzling anyone else’s eyes.
After all, if he didn’t trust the people who had raised him since childhood, then who could he trust? Moreover, his mother was here, so what could possibly go wrong?
“Gardevoir. (No, worshipping Lord Xerneas still requires some preparations, but you don’t need to go for that.)”
“gardevoir!! (That’s right, leave it to me, your Aunties! I guarantee I’ll prepare the best for you!)”
The Clan Leader’s words were interrupted by the Aunties before she could finish. She looked so excited, as if she herself was going in, even though she had already been in.
“Gardevoir. (Alright, tomorrow you just need to go to the entrance with your younger sister, and the rest can be left to your Clan Leader Grandmother.)”
The Clan Leader Grandmother lovingly stroked Yu Feng’s head. She had been begged by his mother for a long time to let Yu Feng stay here, though in the end, she had also accepted this child.
“gardevoir!!!! (Exactly, leave it to your Aunties! Look how worried your mother is… Hey! Hey! Hey! Ow ow ow, Big Sister, I’m not a child anymore, don’t pull my ear!)”
Yu Feng and Shiny Kirlia watched as the most boisterous Aunties was dragged away by the grim-faced Big Sister, a faint smile appearing at the corners of their mouths. After all, repeatedly interrupting the Clan Leader was indeed excessive.
The Clan Leader also waved at them, while pointing at their mother, signaling for the two of them to go keep her company. Now she had to go deal with this little one who loved to interrupt.
Yu Feng also noticed the Clan Leader’s gesture and looked at his mother.
He stepped forward and just managed to hug her right hand. Shiny Kirlia, not to be outdone, hugged… Gardevoir’s left leg?
Hmm, don’t ask why Yu Feng could only just manage to hug her hand; his mother, including the Aunties and even the Clan Leader Grandmother, were all Alpha Pokémon.
His mother was nearly four meters tall, so just managing to hug her hand was already quite high. Didn’t you see that his younger sister could only reach her leg?
Just like that, they slowly walked into the treehouse where they had lived for over a decade.
“Gardevoir? (Speaking of which, Xiao Feng Feng, have you caught any new partners? Do you want Mom to find you a companion?)”
Gardevoir Mom excitedly hugged her son. The scene was like a giant playing with her doll.
Moreover, the new partner caught now might even be her daughter-in-law. If not, she wasn't worried; his mother knew many people and Pokémon, she just had to think carefully about who would be most suitable for her Xiao Feng Feng.
Shiny Kirlia, beside them, was secretly snickering at her older brother, completely unaware that if she were sitting in her older brother’s arms, it would be no different from the sight she was currently witnessing.
“Oh, Mom, it’s not that easy to catch new partners.”
“But I did receive my starter Pokémon.”
Although Yu Feng really wanted to break free, his mother’s strength was much greater than his.
He could only hold Charmander’s Poké Ball in his hand and release Charmander.
“Lee!! ∑( ′ △ ｀ )?!”
As soon as Charmander came out, she was still very excited, searching for her Trainer. However, she found her Trainer sitting in the arms of a giant Pokémon, with his head clamped between two huge peaks, making him basically invisible.
Hmm, what should I do if my Trainer is caught by a female giant? Waiting online, very urgent.
Charmander was currently in such a dazed state, but now she should be saving her Trainer, right?
Thinking this, wisps of flame appeared from Charmander’s mouth, and she spewed them towards Gardevoir’s head.
Shiny Kirlia, beside them, gave her a thumbs-up. She knew that her mother’s Psychic powers always felt terrifyingly strong, yet this little one dared to attack.
However, willing to attack a strong enemy to save her brother, this young lady will temporarily give you a passing grade.
Not to mention Shiny Kirlia’s internal monologue, Charmander only felt immense pressure. Her Ember was extinguished with a single slap before it even got close to the opponent.
The opponent looked at her curiously. She dared to bet on her irresponsible father that the other party was just too lazy to move.
It seemed she had to use that move, but it always hurt a lot after using it. Never mind, saving the Trainer was more important. Thinking this, a red vortex rose around Charmander.
Gardevoir also curiously watched what her child’s Pokémon would do. She wasn’t worried about any problems; with her abilities, she wouldn’t let a newborn baby get hurt.
“Lee!! ?( ? ` ^ ′ ? )?”
As the red vortex completely enveloped Charmander, Charmander’s eyes turned crimson.
Her mind was now filled with various violent thoughts, but she still remembered to save her Trainer.
So, Charmander bravely charged towards Gardevoir’s foot, then everything went black, and she lost consciousness.