Chapter 168: What Goes Around, Comes Around

Chapter 168: What Goes Around, Comes Around

Arthur, standing in the main hall, had no idea that most of the people around were actually there to see him.

Or more accurately, to see Suicune.

So, every word he spoke was being closely watched.

When he uttered, "She's the Legendary Pokémon, Suicune," there were immediate gasps or sneers, and a wave of commotion rippled through the crowd.

What was going on?

Arthur was still wondering, but Suicune's reaction was much more direct.

With a wave of her hand, she summoned a chill. White frost spread rapidly across the ground, instantly forcing the surrounding onlookers back several meters.

Then, her entire body glowed with white light. In the empty space created by the retreating crowd, she dispelled her transformation and reverted to her original form.

The magnificent, azure Qilin-like Pokémon reappeared, its long, purple mane-like fur flowing freely as if stirred by an unfelt wind.

And, of course, there were those unchanging white, ribbon-like streamers, still floating and coiling behind Suicune in that gravity-defying pose that would make Newton furious.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa!!!"

"Holy crap?! It actually is…"

In an instant, the entire hall erupted into utter chaos!

Arthur had underestimated the popularity of Legendary Pokémon in the human world during this era, especially a visually stunning one like Suicune. The moment she appeared, the screams and gasps from the crowd shot towards the ceiling, nearly making him jump.

Even the receptionist in front of Arthur was stunned.

However, a second later, the young lady snapped back to her senses. Her first reaction wasn't to believe Arthur and go report to her superior.

Instead, she first whipped out her phone and started snapping pictures with a flurry of "click, click, clicks"!

Her reaction was remarkably true to life…

It wasn't until Arthur had tapped on the counter in front of her several times that she finally came around.

"Oh, right, please wait a moment. I'll go find the director of our Pokémon Center."

Fortunately, with such a huge commotion in the hall, the director had already taken the initiative to come over.

After understanding Arthur's request, the director was quite reasonable and helped him submit the report.

After all, with a Legendary Pokémon standing right in front of them, no one could find a reason to refuse.

However, there was a small interlude—

While processing the paperwork, the director stared intently at Arthur for a moment and suddenly recognized him.

"Oh, you're that Arthur, aren't you? The one who was on the news… that young hero, Arthur? I also heard that you were initially called the 'Son of Suicune' online? That explains it then, no wonder you could…"

The middle-aged director's subsequent words were cut off by Arthur's loud coughing.

"Ahem, ahem! Yes, I am that Arthur, but this matter has nothing to do with that. It's just a coincidence, a coincidence!"

He quickly steered the conversation away before the man could elaborate.

Carefully, he tilted his head, stealing a glance backward with his peripheral vision.

Thankfully, Suicune was still surrounded by a crowd of onlookers taking pictures; she probably hadn't heard the commotion over here.

Yes, probably not!

He was sure of it!

Afterward, the director took blood samples from Specter and Mismagius respectively, and also recorded a video and took photos of Suicune. Once all the information was collected, he took it to be reported and help Arthur with the registration.

At this point, Suicune, for convenience, transformed back into the appearance of the elegant lady in a long dress.

When she returned to Arthur's side, he was holding a cup of complimentary tea from the Pokémon Center, sitting on a bench in a corner of the hall, sipping it leisurely.

He had finally resolved a major concern, and his mood was very relaxed.

Until Suicune suddenly remarked out of the blue.

"I think I just heard that you have a nickname in the mortal world: 'Son of Suicune'?"

"Pfft!!"

Arthur, who had only just relaxed, instantly spat out the tea he had just sipped…

Followed by a fit of coughing.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Looking up, Suicune was now sitting beside him, hands on her knees, tilting her head and looking at him with a smile that wasn't quite a smile.

"That… that's all a misunderstanding! A misunderstanding! Just some baseless rumors!"

"Really?"

Suicune's eyes narrowed, but the corners of her mouth involuntarily curved higher.

"Really!" Arthur replied decisively this time.

However, the smile on Suicune's face remained bright.

"But I asked a few people earlier, and they said your 'Son of Suicune' identity is even star certified."

"Ah, this…"

Arthur's expression completely froze.

Suicune unleashed a motherly smile – a critical hit, super effective!

Arthur was down for the count…

Suicune pressed her advantage!

"Come now, Heavenly King Arthur, let Mother hear you call me that?"

"You!!"

"I wasn't the one who started calling you 'Son of Suicune,' you know~"

"I—"

"And I wasn't the one who got that certification in your human world, was I?"

"He…"

Suicune delivered a triple combo, a triple Comet Punch, maxed-out critical hit, exceptionally super effective!

Arthur completely deflated in an instant.

At that moment, he suddenly and thoroughly understood Kevin's father's dying repentance—

When you mess around in the world, some debts will eventually have to be repaid…

About half an hour later, the registration review for Specter and Mismagius came through.

When the director handed their Poké Balls back to Arthur, he exclaimed repeatedly.

"This is the first time someone registering Pokémon from a conservation area has had a Legendary Pokémon vouch for them! Your application was submitted directly to the Alliance Headquarters for review, and even a Heavenly King personally looked it over! I've been working here for so many years, and this is the first time I've seen anything like it!"

At this moment, the director's expression strongly resembled a certain internet meme:

A person sitting on the ground smoking, intending to say coolly, "What sights haven't I seen?", only to mentally cross it out mid-sentence and admit, "This sight, I truly haven't seen."

However, in stark contrast to the director's excitement, Arthur, who took the Poké Balls from his hand, looked like a frost-bitten eggplant – his spirits were wilted, his eyes were blank, and the light seemed to have drained from his pupils.

"Hehe, is that so? Thanks…"

After Arthur's simple reply, he intended to leave.

I can't stay in this place for another second.jpg

But just then, a remark from another Pokémon Center employee finally caught Arthur's attention.

"Mr. Arthur, I'm responsible for Pokémon well-being checks. There's something I think I need to tell you."

"What is it?" Arthur turned his head and asked.

At that moment, Specter's Poké Ball suddenly began to tremble, as if it was struggling to break free.

But Arthur quickly gripped it tightly.

He vaguely sensed what this might be about.

Sure enough, the Pokémon Center employee in charge of well-being checks continued.

"The Gengar you've caught, its physical condition is very poor. Or rather, I should say: extremely terrible!

We are just a Pokémon Center responsible for registration and basic well-being checks; we can't provide you with a highly detailed diagnosis. My suggestion is, if you genuinely intend to keep him long-term, you should take him to a professional Pokémon hospital for a comprehensive examination as soon as possible. His condition might very well be critical and brook no delay!"

Now, Arthur gripped Specter's Poké Ball even tighter.

He knew it: this fellow had definitely been trying to hide this from him!

But he absolutely couldn't let him have his way now!

(End of Chapter)

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