Pokémon: Start with a Dragon-type Gym Leader, and pick up Guroton.

Chapter 230 The Radiant Petals of the Crown of Bejewels

Guided by Hoopa, Suigun arrived at the outer edge of Odomare.

This place should be a picturesque and beautiful tourist destination.

However, Suijun's expression suddenly turned serious.

Beneath this clear seawater, wisps of polluted natural energy are quietly spreading...

"How's it going? Can you handle it?" Hoopa asked, leaning closer.

Suijun paused for a moment, then said seriously, "This is a bit tricky."

"If it were ordinary pollution, purification wouldn't be difficult. But this deep sea is mixed with the primal power of some powerful Poison-type Pokémon, and even... it's entangled with Jirachi's willpower."

Hupa's expression immediately changed: "Then...is there any way to deal with this?"

Shui Jun nodded slightly: "The method does exist, but the risk is extremely high."

It gazed at the turbulent seabed, its voice solemn: "Forced purification could easily trigger the dormant essence and will within, causing an uncontrollable riot."

For a moment, even the sea breeze seemed to freeze.

Finally, Suicune broke the silence: "Let's go find the Rippling Water; its purifying power is similar to mine. If we join forces and proceed slowly, we can gradually wear away this filth."

……

Li Luochen and Katishia eventually stopped in front of a small restaurant.

It is located on the outskirts of Odomare, with a simple facade that doesn't even have a sign, like an inconspicuous little hole-in-the-wall restaurant.

But once you push the door open, the interior is clean and cozy.

"Oh, Katishia's here?"

The proprietress behind the counter recognized her at a glance, then her gaze fell on Li Luochen, and she immediately smiled: "You brought your boyfriend this time?"

Katishia secretly clenched her skirt, feeling shy and at a loss for what to do.

Li Luochen waved his hand calmly, "Not at all, just ordinary friends."

The proprietress smiled without saying a word, then turned around and brought over two large jugs of wheat juice, placing them on the table: "This is the first time Katishia has brought a friend, so this one's on me."

Looking at the large jug of wheat juice, which was at least a liter in size, Li Luochen couldn't help but widen his eyes.

Goodness, this portion is incredibly generous!

I rarely drink this stuff myself.

It's mainly about hoarseness.

As a result, the old lady immediately handed over a 1-liter container, giving her absolutely no chance to refuse.

When the proprietress saw his expression, she chuckled: "Kathishia usually drinks this much. I thought you two had similar alcohol tolerance."

"Is...is that so?"

Li Luochen recalled what happened in the afternoon.

Katishia used to get drunk after just one drink.

The current situation...

Ok……

Is someone who's bad at the game but loves to play?

"I...I just wanted to drink more at the carnival, so I wouldn't get dizzy after only a few drinks like before..."

Katishia was also a little embarrassed.

I am not a strong drinker.

It's easy to get drunk after just one drink.

and so.

Katishia has been working on her alcohol tolerance these days.

I can now go from a 100ml cup to 300ml!

This is called Little Card's Destiny!

"Then...you've been drinking so much with me, will you be okay?"

Li Luochen scratched his cheek, clearly a little embarrassed.

Katishia has such a poor tolerance for things.

Unlike myself, even if I can't drink it, I can use the power of dragon control and the power of wave guidance to neutralize it.

Katishia shook her head, determined not to lose her composure in front of Li Luochen, and said with unprecedented firmness, "Absolutely not!"

……

"Hehe... Luo Chen~ Why do you think there are so many stars in the sky? Also, if a Pokémon like Kyogre participated in the water race at the carnival, wouldn't it easily win?"

"Luo Chen, why aren't you replying to me? Are you annoyed by my nagging? Waaah... I rarely chat with people, you're the first person to strike up a conversation with me~"

"How about I show you a little magic trick? Watch me!"

A 1-liter glass of wheat juice was consumed.

Katishia had already started talking nonsense.

Li Luochen covered his face and couldn't help but sigh.

But Katishia was still here, and he couldn't just leave this pretty girl behind.

now.

Katishia sat opposite Li Luochen, waving her hands: "Luochen, do you see I have nothing in my hands?"

"really."

Li Luochen nodded slightly.

Then, Katishia rested her hands on her chin, smiling broadly: "Look, this is the Sunflower Monster~"

"Cough cough..."

Li Luochen choked.

What a weird sunflower monster!

You know what?

Kathia's blonde hair really does resemble the petals of a sunflower monster.

As for Xiangyang.

Then he'll be shameless for once and take on the role of the sun.

"Luo Chen, why aren't you clapping?"

Katishia, cosplaying as the Sunflower Monster, immediately looked like she'd been castrated, as if she'd done something wrong: "Was my cosplay not accurate enough? Well... I'll show you another one!"

Kathia smiled, made a beckoning cat gesture, and whispered, "This is the 'meow meow' sound~ Meow~"

"..."

Li Luochen's toes are so thick they could dig out a three-bedroom apartment.

"Besides meowing, I can do so many more things!"

"This is a long-eared rabbit, this is Pikachu, and this is Incineroar~"

Tonight is long.

Tonight is silent.

Li Luochen turned into an applause machine, thinking that it would be better to keep Katishia away from alcohol in the future.

"Hey~ Luo Chen, wouldn't it be wonderful if there were no disasters in this world? No war, no pain, nothing at all~ Everyone could live a carefree and peaceful life, and finally rest in peace in this world~"

Katishia was already slumped over the table, muttering, "My real hometown isn't actually Odomare. I only remember there was a white horse there... and... and what was it again?"

He was only halfway through his sentence.

Katishia was fast asleep.

Li Luochen scratched his hair and asked the proprietress, "Auntie, where does Katishia live? I'll see her off."

"Her? She doesn't actually have a fixed address."

The proprietress chuckled, "This child always collapses in the shop after drinking wheat juice. He usually stays here, and the next day he washes the dishes or something, and that's considered his wages."

Li Luochen was a little curious about Katishia's true situation.

Ok……

Didn't you say your parents are still alive?

Why are you still living here?

Li Luochen was puzzled, but then he heard the proprietress say, "I think you're an honest man, and she likes you quite a bit. You two are a perfect match, both handsome and beautiful."

The meaning is already quite clear.

Li Luochen hesitated for a moment.

If it were Oddish Chlorias, he might have just carried Kathias away.

But Katishia is a living, breathing person.

And we're not very familiar with each other...

But at that moment...

A petal appeared in Katishia's palm, its color somewhat similar to the laurel wreath on her head.

It's a deep blue with a hint of azure.

"Luo Chen~ Thank you for staying with me for so long~"

"This flower is for you~"

[Item: Glowing Petals]

[Description: A petal obtained from the King of Abundance, emitting a hazy glow.]

Li Luochen: ……!

Are there any petals related to the Queen of Abundance, the Crested King?

or……

Should I take Katishia to my room and ask her for clarification?