You are not allowed to be a Pokémon Trainer

Chapter 497

Chapter 497

Xia Chi stared blankly at the girl standing at the door.

Is it Lillie?

He wasn't surprised that this important figure from the Sun and Moon Generations existed in this real-world elf realm.

To be honest, he has seen countless characters like Daigo, Cynthia, Leon, and Kukui, who originally only existed in games and anime.

So, one more Lillie wouldn't make a difference.

Rather, it would be rather strange if Lillie didn't exist in this world.

After all, she is the heiress of the Aether Foundation, the most important organization in the Alola region.

That enormous complex of buildings located on the artificial island of Alora, the Etherland, is her home.

Her mother, Lusanne, is the most influential woman in the entire Alola region.

Even the "Ultimate Cavern," a world-class dungeon, is inextricably linked to Lillie.

Xia Chi's eyes flickered slightly.

What puzzled him was... why was Lillie standing at his doorstep?

Oh, wait, that's not right.

He shook his head slightly, correcting himself in his mind.

This is Melemele Island in the Alola region. I'm only staying here temporarily, and even the house in the players' village was temporarily assigned by the League.

It's not surprising that Lillie, as the daughter of the Aether Foundation, has her own residence on Melemele Island.

Lillie's appearance didn't seem particularly strange.

But the question is, why did she come to see me?

Judging from this, it seems that Kanna invited her to her home as a guest?

He was slightly lost in thought when a familiar voice came from behind Lillie.

"Brother, I brought my friends home to play!"

Kanna peeked half her head out from behind Lillie, a sly smile on her face.

She was holding Little Nebula in her arms. The pale purple little creature was dozing off with its eyes half-closed, completely unaware that it was being used as a pillow again.

The blue cotton bird was still perched on her head, its fluffy blue cotton-like wings gleaming softly in the setting sun.

As their relationship has grown closer, the little girl now calls Xia Chi "brother" most of the time instead of "Xia Chi brother".

Two words are missing, but a sense of intimacy is added.

Xia Chi gathered her thoughts and a gentle smile appeared on her face.

"Is it a new friend you met at the Pokémon School?"

As he spoke, he stepped aside to make way for the doorway and gestured for him to come in.

Kanna chuckled, revealing a row of neat, white teeth, her eyes curving into crescents.

"Yes, she's my best friend!"

Kanna jumped out from behind Lillie, then grabbed Lillie's wrist and pushed her forward like she was presenting a treasure.

Compared to the tomboyish Kanna, Lillie behaved much more like a lady.

She bowed slightly, folded her hands in front of her, and obediently bowed to Xia Chi.

"Hello, my name is Lillie, it's nice to meet you—"

Her voice was very soft, like the wind blowing through a wind chime, with a slight tremor at the end, clearly indicating some nervousness.

Xia Chi smiled and waved his hand, his tone casual and natural.

"No need to be so polite, you can just call me Brother Xia Chi."

He deliberately used the same address as Kanna to try and make her feel more relaxed.

Lillie raised her head, her emerald green eyes meeting Xia Chi's for a moment, then she lowered her head again, her eyelashes trembling slightly.

"Okay, Brother Xia Chi."

She readily changed her form of address, her voice still soft, but noticeably less reserved than before.

Xia Chi stepped aside and said, "Come in and sit down, Latias. Get them some snacks."

"Ooh-ee~"

A clear, resonant response came from the direction of the kitchen.

Latias peeked out from the kitchen doorway, her long, wine-red hair tied in a low ponytail at the back of her head swaying gently with her movements.

She was dressed in a black and white maid outfit, with a white lace apron tied around her neck, and a wooden stirring spoon in her hand, which was covered with pale yellow paste.

Clearly, she was preparing some kind of dessert.

Upon seeing Lillie and Kanna, Latias smiled and nodded at them before retreating back into the kitchen.

Kanna took Lillie's hand and walked excitedly towards the living room.

"Come on, come on! Latias's desserts are so delicious! Her macarons are even better than the ones you buy outside, and her cookies too. Last time she made chocolate chip cookies, I ate five... no, six in one go!"

Lillie was being pulled forward by Kanna, and as they passed the kitchen doorway, her gaze involuntarily drifted inside.

Latias was facing away from the door, busy at the kitchen counter.

Lillie paused slightly as she watched Latias's retreating figure.

A complex light flashed in her eyes. After hesitating for a moment, she nodded and followed Kanna into the living room.

Xia Chi noticed this detail, and a thought flickered in his mind.

He lagged two steps behind, walking at the very back, his gaze subtly observing Lillie.

Could it be that Lillie in this world also has a fear of Pokémon?

In the anime's storyline, Lillie's fear of Pokémon stems from the fact that she was attacked by the Ultra Beast Nihilego when she was a child, leaving her with a deep childhood trauma.

That fear had seeped into my bones, transforming from a psychological factor into a physiological instinct.

Even though her brain had forgotten that memory, her body still remembered it.

Therefore, she cannot touch Pokémon.

No matter how much she likes them, no matter how much she wants to get close to them, her body involuntarily backs away whenever a Pokémon approaches.

Are the causes of this world the same?

Xia Chi's eyes flickered slightly.

This means that in the Alola region of this world, there are also cases where Ultra Beasts escape from Ultra Hole.

A series of images flashed through his mind: the underground passages of Etherland, the out-of-control Nihilego, Zaobo's experiments, and the appearance of Silvally.

If Lillie's experience is consistent with that in the anime, then... the Ultimate Void may have already been opened.

At least, it was opened once.

Xia Chi didn't look at Lillie for long. After thinking for a moment, he looked away.

Regardless of the circumstances, the existence of Ultra Beasts should primarily be a matter for the Alola League.

He was just a player participating in the Masters Tournament, neither an employee of the league nor an employee of the Ether Foundation.

My concern is entirely unnecessary since they haven't asked for my help.

Besides, now is not the time to think about these things.

Xia Chi shook his head, suppressing these thoughts for the time being.

In the living room, Kanna had already pulled Lillie to sit down on the sofa.

The sofa is a beige fabric sofa, large and soft, so soft that you can sink into it when you sit on it.

As soon as Kanna sat down, she took off her shoes, curled up cross-legged on the sofa, and the little Nebula in her arms let out a dissatisfied "Eek—" as she squeezed it, then twisted her body and changed to a more comfortable position to continue sleeping.

Lillie sat upright, legs together, hands on her knees, back straight.

"Tini~"

Bictini appeared out of nowhere.

It let out a cheerful cry, clearly smelling the aroma of the desserts Latias was baking in the kitchen.

Behind Bictini, Hoopa slowly floated out.

It first glanced in the direction of the kitchen, then turned to the living room and landed on the unfamiliar guest.

Hoopa tilted his head, and the unicorn tilted its head back.

"Oh, we have guests?"

Bictini also noticed Lillie.

It flapped its little wings and flew toward Lillie, its blue eyes full of curiosity and friendliness.

However, just as Victini flew to within a meter of Lillie, Lillie's body suddenly tensed up.

Her hands gripped the hem of her skirt tightly above her knees, her knuckles turning bluish-white from the force.

My whole body shrank back uncontrollably, my back pressed tightly against the sofa back, as if I wanted to embed myself into the sofa.

"No—don't—"

Her voice was soft, but the fear within it was so intense it was almost overflowing.

Victini froze, staring blankly at Lillie's pale face and terrified eyes, utterly bewildered and confused.

It didn't understand that it just wanted to say hello.

I haven't even met her yet...

"Tini..."

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Victini let out a low cry, the previous joy gone, replaced by a hurt and aggrieved feeling.

This was the first time it had been treated this way.

Connor quickly jumped off the sofa, ran to Bictini, squatted down, and gently stroked its little head.

"Bictigini, it's not your fault."

Kanna comforted her, "Lillie isn't afraid of you... she's just... a little afraid of all elves."

As Kanna spoke, she glanced up at Lillie.

Lillie remained huddled on the sofa, her hands tightly gripping the hem of her skirt, her breathing not yet fully calm.

Bictini looked up, her hurt feelings slowly fading, replaced by a complex sense of sympathy.

Afraid of all elves?

Victini tilted her head, imagining a life where she couldn't touch any Pokémon, hug any partner, or even get close to them.

How boring her life must be!

Victini gently flapped its wings and flew to the other end of the coffee table, maintaining a position opposite Lillie.

A safe distance.

After comforting Bictini, Kanna turned around and ran to Lillie's side, plopped down next to her, and hugged her arm.

"Lillie, don't be afraid."

Kanna pressed her face against Lillie's shoulder. "Bictin's is very nice. It will never hurt you. Look how small it is, it's not even as big as my backpack. How could it possibly hurt anyone?"

Kanna tries to ease Lillie's tension.

However, this comforting words did not have much effect.

Lillie shook her head.

"I—I know, I know they won't hurt me—"

Her voice grew softer and softer until it was almost a soliloquy.

"It's okay."

Everyone understands the principle.

If Lillie could be comforted by just one sentence and stop being afraid of Pokémon, then she wouldn't have had this inner conflict for so many years.

This fear has shifted from a psychological factor to a physiological instinct.

Just like some people are afraid of heights, their legs go weak when they stand on high places, and no matter how much they tell themselves "it's safe here", it's no use.

Lillie's fears are the same.

Her body remembers some kind of injury, more clearly than her mind does.

Kanna looked at Lillie's pale profile and remained silent for a while.

Then, her eyes suddenly lit up.

"Lillie, tell my brother about your situation. He'll definitely be able to help you!"

In her eyes, Xia Chi was almost omnipotent.

From the Crown Snowfield onwards, no matter what difficulties Xia Chi encountered, he always managed to overcome them.

Therefore, he will definitely be able to solve Lillie's problem.

Kanna firmly believed this.

Xia Chi's lips twitched slightly.

How come I didn't know I was also working part-time as a psychologist?

He silently complained to himself, but didn't say it aloud.

He looked at Lillie, who was huddled in the corner of the sofa, and felt a pang of pity for her pale face.

This girl has probably been troubled by this problem for many years.

They live next to their favorite Pokémon every day, yet they can't touch them at all.

and--

This is indeed a great opportunity to learn about Ultra Beasts.

Xia Chi snapped out of her thoughts and looked at Lillie with a calm gaze.

"If you're willing to talk about it, I can listen. It might not be helpful, but at least—it'll make you feel better."

Lillie raised her head and looked at Xia Chi.

Of course she knew Xia Chi.

Rather, given Xia Chi's current reputation, it would be strange if he didn't recognize him.

Moreover, Lillie has been a fan of Xia Chi for a long time.

She loved his elegant and powerful magical masked cat, his gentle and reliable Latias, and his ever-smiling Victini.

Even through a screen, she could appreciate these elves without any obstacles.

The screen is a barrier, a safe barrier that won't frighten her.

But the actual distance is another matter.

But what pained her even more was that although she loved these elves dearly, her body resisted and could not get close to them.

This kind of division is more painful than simple fear.

If she hates Pokémon, that's fine.

But she didn't dislike it; on the contrary, she liked it very much.

She even has several Pokémon plush toys in her room.

Lillie's eyes reddened slightly. She took a deep breath and suppressed the rising bitterness.

Perhaps, Xia Chi really can help me?

He has experienced so many incredible things and overcome so many difficulties that ordinary people cannot imagine. Perhaps—perhaps he also has a way to help himself solve this problem?

Lillie hesitated for a moment, then looked at Xia Chi and said softly, "Excuse me, Xia Chi—brother?"

When she called him "Brother Xia Chi," her voice was a little hesitant, clearly indicating that she wasn't quite used to the title.

Xia Chi nodded without hesitation, "Okay, go ahead and say it."

Lillie lowered her eyes slightly, her eyelashes trembling gently.

She was silent for a moment, as if organizing her thoughts or trying to recall something.

"I—I'm not quite sure what the root of my fear is."

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She spoke slowly, her voice as soft as a wisp of smoke, "But I vaguely remember—it seemed to be a jellyfish-like spirit—"