Chapter 97 — Snivy is like Kosaki, while Zacian is like Mikasa

When Sun Wuming carried Diancie back to her seat, Mari, Serena and Korrina all stared wide-eyed in shock.

Is... is this really the legendary Diancie?

[That's... that's so mean~]

Diancie pressed her hands against Sun Wuming's chest, saying pitifully:

[But... but that person told me I could eat it, so why is he blaming me?]

Diancie's childlike voice reached Mari and the others through telepathy.

The three girls exchanged glances with mixed amusement before Serena explained with a gentle smile:

"Diancie, in the human world, you need to pay money when you take things from others~"

Seemingly affected by Serena's gentle attitude, Diancie appeared less frightened.

The fear in her eyes gradually turned to curiosity.

[Money? What's money?]

...

...

Several minutes later.

Diancie carefully held a teacup with her small hands, took a small sip, then bowed politely to everyone:

[Thank you all for your hospitality. I haven't eaten properly since leaving the Diamond Domain]

Through Diancie's narrative, Sun Wuming and the others learned why Diancie, who should have been living with the Carbink, appeared in the human world.

This Diancie had only recently been born.

She did not yet possess the ability to create eternal diamonds.

Therefore, she had to embark on a journey to find the eternal god worshipped by generations of Diancie - 

Xerneas.

To request its eternal power, and thereby become the true [Princess of the Diamond Domain].

During her search, Diancie became desperately hungry.

So when passing through Lumiose City, she smelled the delicious aromas wafting from the city.

Although the elder Carbink had repeatedly warned her not to approach humans during her journey,

The protests from her stomach were too hard to resist.

She found some abandoned children's clothes by the roadside, put them on, and snuck into the city.

Then, the series of earlier events unfolded.

"Diancie, would you like to become my Pokémon? In return, I can help you find Xerneas."

Sun Wuming smiled and made an inviting gesture to Diancie.

Serena and Korrina immediately looked at Sun Wuming in shock, thinking isn't that too direct?

Though they could understand the common desire for legendary Pokémon, unlike regular Pokémon, to gain a legendary's acknowledgment, shouldn't you first establish a friendly relationship?

It's like courting someone - you need to progress step by step, like getting their number and taking them to dinner.

Who would start by saying "I want to have a child with you"?

[Tch!]

Zacian lying nearby made a disgruntled sound.

But Sun Wuming's attention was all on Diancie, and he didn't notice.

Mari, however, was quite observant and noticed the change in Zacian's expression.

Diancie was indeed startled by Sun Wuming's sudden invitation, but she didn't show any negative emotions.

She just answered hesitantly:

[I'm sorry, but because I still have the responsibility to protect our kingdom, I cannot accept your kind offer]

"Hmph~ Got rejected, didn't you?"

Korrina said with a hint of smugness.

Serves you right for always criticizing me, now you got rejected too!

However, Sun Wuming's expression showed no disappointment.

Solving this small matter wouldn't take any effort at all.

Click~ Click~

The sound of camera shutters kept going off.

That's when everyone realized that during their chat, more and more people had gathered outside, taking photos of Diancie through the windows.

Because everyone's attention was drawn to Diancie,

They didn't even notice that Korrina, Kalos's number one female celebrity, was there too.

"This is bad, we might not be able to leave if we stay here longer."

To avoid being recognized, Korrina quickly put her sunglasses back on and pulled down her beret,

Hiding her Audrey Hepburn-style haircut.

"Zacian, clear a path."

Sun Wuming gestured, with an air of "open the door, release the hound."

"Is this the hero that defeated Leon?"

Serena and Korrina finally turned their attention to the large canine lying on the ground.

However, in response to Sun Wuming's command, Zacian remained prostrate, turning her face to the side, appearing completely indifferent.

"What's wrong with you?"

Sun Wuming's brow twitched, feeling this scene was exactly like Ash's initially disobedient Charizard.

And this was something Sun Wuming couldn't accept - 

He absolutely wouldn't allow his Pokémon to challenge his authority.

To put it bluntly, if Sun Wuming caught a Pokémon that was disobedient for over a hundred episodes like Ash's Charizard,

He would release it without hesitation in the next second.

This applied not just to Charizard, but even to Zacian, or even Arceus.

Mari tugged at Sun Wuming's clothes and spoke up timely:

"Zacian is jealous."

"Huh?"

Sun Wuming didn't quite understand.

Mari's expressionless face showed solemn eyes as she explained again:

"Zacian is jealous of Diancie, jealous that you're so gentle with Diancie but harsh with her."

"What!?"

Serena and Korrina were dumbfounded hearing this, looking incredulously at the majestic Zacian.

To think the legendary hero would have such a side.

[Nonsense!]

Zacian's thunderous roar echoed in everyone's minds, catching Serena and Korrina off guard as they were startled by her queenly voice.

Wow, so the legendary is female?

"Jealousy, huh?"

Sun Wuming stroked his chin, feeling this situation seemed familiar.

Five seconds later, he remembered.

Isn't this just like Ash's Snivy's attitude toward Pikachu?

Thinking back, compared to the grass-type big brother Sceptile caught in the Hoenn region, Ash's Snivy's battle record was rather disappointing.

But even so, it left a deep impression on Sun Wuming back then.

Mainly because of its easily jealous girlfriend personality.

To be honest, while not as cute as Diancie or Mew, Snivy was still pretty adorable.

Having that kind of personality was also somewhat endearing.

But with that personality on Zacian...

Oh boy, and here he thought it might be cool.

To make a comparison, Ash's Snivy was like Kosaki.

While Sun Wuming's Zacian... was like Mikasa.

Knowing Zacian wasn't deliberately disobeying orders like Charizard, Sun Wuming's anger mostly dissipated.

He walked over and crouched down, wrapping his arms around Zacian's neck and resting his chin on her head:

"I'm sorry for ignoring your feelings, Zacian."

"But don't overthink it. It's not that Diancie is special - you, Zamazenta, and Urshifu are all my partners. Everyone needs to get along, okay?"

The scene suddenly fell silent.

Even the onlookers outside taking photos were intimidated by the subtle aura emanating from the man and his Pokémon, quietly swallowing.

[...Don't misunderstand, I just didn't hear your words clearly earlier]

Zacian turned her head to the side and slowly walked out of the store.

Faced with Zacian's intimidating presence, the crowd that had surrounded the restaurant quickly made way.

"Has Zacian calmed down?"

Serena asked curiously.

Korrina smiled and said:

"The legendary hero has quite an unexpectedly cute personality."

Mari said expressionlessly:

"Wuming is too dense about emotions, forgetting that Zacian is also a girl."

Sun Wuming gave Mari a light flick on the forehead with some exasperation - a 3000-year-old girl?

[Um... did I do something wrong?]

Diancie looked worriedly at Zacian as she left the store.

Sun Wuming patted the ruby crown-like feature on her head and said with a smile:

"Don't worry about it, just spend more time with her later."

[Oh...]

Diancie nodded, seeming not quite understanding.

...

...

Outside Lumiose City.

When they saw Sun Wuming's thrown Poké Ball turn into a small villa, Korrina and Serena were shocked again.

"Break time's over, time to train."

Sun Wuming's aura suddenly changed.

Making even Korrina, the female champion, secretly shudder.

"Can I train with you?"

Mari asked hopefully, clenching her small fists.

"No, continue strengthening your aura practice. Once all your Pokémon can perfectly control aura, I'll guide you on what to do next."

A flash of disappointment crossed Mari's eyes, but she showed no sign of arguing with Sun Wuming, taking her Morpeko, Grimmsnarl and Heatmor to train on the side.

Unlike Bea's Haki training and Lusamine's Fishman Karate,

What Sun Wuming taught Bea was Demon clan martial arts.

The same martial arts style used by Piccolo in Dragon Ball.

It had surprisingly good compatibility with Dark-type Pokémon.

Sun Wuming then took out another capsule and threw it.

What emerged from the smoke was a huge round spaceship.

"Mr. Sun, could I watch your training?"

Korrina couldn't help asking.

"...Do you want to watch me, or my Pokémon?"

Sun Wuming pondered for a moment before asking.

Korrina and Serena tilted their heads, both showing question marks.

Is there... a difference?

"It's nothing that can't be watched, come on."

Sun Wuming said as he opened the spaceship's door and led everyone inside.

"You two stay at the entrance, don't walk around. I'll go buy you some oranges... no, I mean I'll go adjust the controls."

Sun Wuming had the two beauties stand at the entrance, then went to the control panel with Zacian and Urshifu, explaining:

"The first floor is for Zacian and Urshifu's training, the second floor is for my training."

Speaking, Sun Wuming placed his hands on the keyboard and muttered to himself:

"Since it's just starting today, I'll give you two... five times gravity."

As his words fell, Sun Wuming pressed the confirm button on the control panel.

Thud!

Thud!

And the moment he pressed the button,

Zacian and Urshifu's knees hit the ground with two loud thuds, both falling to their knees simultaneously, then their limbs and faces stuck to the ground as if glued.

They were just short of saying "Happy New Year, Big Brother and Sister-in-law."

Serena and Korrina at the entrance were completely bewildered.

What just happened?

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