Trainers returning from the Kingdom of Roc

Chapter 4: The World's Only Beginner Spirit

"Iris?"

Looking at that incredibly familiar appearance, even though almost all little unicorns look alike, Luo Yan recognized it at a glance.

"Ugh! (/≧▽≦)/"

Upon hearing Luo Yan's voice, the little unicorn immediately reacted.

His eyes were full of excitement. He stood up instantly, excitedly ran around Luo Yan once, and then kept rubbing his little head against Luo Yan's body.

"Iris, it really is you!"

Feeling the incredibly realistic touch, Luo Yan's eyes widened slightly, and the smile on her face gradually expanded.

Although Iris has lost her memories of fighting alongside him in the past, that sense of intimacy will never disappear; that is the bond between the two of them.

Luo Yan hugged Iris tightly, laughing unrestrainedly.

What trainer, what Elite Four member, what champion, what Pokémon master?

He is now a legendary Pokémon trainer!

Others may not know, but Luo Yan is very clear about how high Iris's potential is. With a perfect personality and talent points, as long as he can get to the point of evolving into a rainbow unicorn, his combat power is probably no less than that of legendary Pokémon.

However, Luo Yan has never seen the legendary Pokémon; this is currently just his speculation.

Since Iris and the Star Compass have come with me, does that also mean that my current body...

Luo Yan looked at his palm and tried to summon the magic power within his body as before.

However, the magic that was so readily available in the world of the Kingdom of Locke was now completely unresponsive, as if it were a stagnant pool of water.

"Is it because I'm human now and not Little Rock that I can't use magic...?" Luo Yan frowned slightly and muttered to himself.

"Waaaaah! Waaaaah!"

Just then, Iris suddenly came over, shaking her head as if she wanted to say something.

Unlike Pokémon, which are rarely able to communicate with humans, most of the Pokémon in the Kingdom of Rock can talk to Rock. However, this is a magical interaction, and since Rock currently has no magic, he cannot hear Iris's thoughts.

But their long-standing bond and tacit understanding allowed him to understand what Iris was trying to express.

"You want me to summon the Star Compass? Wait, do you mean I need the power of the Star Compass to use magic?"

"Waaaaah! Waaaah! ヾ(≧▽≦*)o"

Iris became even happier.

"With the power of the Star Compass... that's right, the Wishing Star!"

Luo Yan clapped his hands and couldn't help but speak.

"Our contract is still in effect, so there's no reason why I can't use magic. I understand now; I need the power of the Wishing Star to use magic, just like the Wishing Star brought you here!"

"Ugh!"

Iris nodded, making a pleased sound.

"Wishing Stars... It seems we really have to fight after all." Luo Yan smiled. The gathering of Wishing Stars is the absorption of energy and wishes from heaven and earth.

Unfortunately, this world doesn't seem to have any energy to absorb, so the only way is to battle Pokémon. The Star Compass will absorb and gather the energy from the Pokémon's battles.

If enough wishing stars are gathered, then not only magic, but also one's companions should be able to come to this world together.

Thinking of this, Luo Yan looked directly at the little unicorn in front of him.

"Iris, will you continue to fight alongside me?"

“Wuwu!”

Even in a strange world, even if you encounter a group of strange elves?

"Waaaaah!"

Iris's eyes lit up as she held a blue sphere up to Luo Yan's face.

Luo Yan recognized it; it was the low-level Gulu Ball he had used to sign the contract with Iris.

Luo Yan gently picked up the Gulu Ball and smiled slightly.

"Then please take care of me, Iris."

"Waaah."

"But before that, let's eat first."

"I also want you to taste the food of this world, as well as my cooking skills."

"Waaah~"

...

On Saturday, Luo Yan packed her backpack early.

Today was the day I had arranged to go to Green Tributary with Hou Hao.

Leaving a human city for the first time to venture into the wilderness, even though the danger level was the lowest, E, it was absolutely impossible not to be excited.

In the past, Luo Yan might have been a little apprehensive, but after those three years in the Kingdom of Locke, this level of environment was not enough to make him feel nervous.

Unlike humans who train elves to fight, he used to be Locke, wielding a wand in his left hand and a sword in his right, daring to confront any evil force head-on.

What? My adorable sprite actually lost?

So, dark wizard, are you ready to take on me?

Do you really think I'm wearing all that divine gear just for looks?

After putting away the Gulu Ball, Luo Yan ran downstairs, where Hou Hao's ride-hailing car was already waiting.

In fact, the two of them usually have a private driver when they go out, but since they are going to the Green Tributary secretly, Hou Hao doesn't dare to call a driver. If his father finds out, it will be troublesome.

Noticing Luo Yan, Hou Hao opened the car window and waved quickly.

"Here, here, hurry, hurry, hurry!"

Hou Hao seemed just as excited as he was; this was much more thrilling than skipping school to go online.

As soon as he got in the car, Hou Hao couldn't help but pat Luo Yan on the shoulder.

"Did you bring any Pokémon? Let me see your starter Pokémon. You didn't even tell me where you got your starter Pokémon. You're keeping it from your good brother. That's so disloyal!"

"You're the first person besides me to know this, okay?" Luo Yan waved his hand, then quickly waved the Gulu Ball in front of Hou Hao.

"Eh?"

Hou Hao was stunned for a moment when he saw this Poké Ball, which was completely different from the usual red and white Poké Balls.

"What kind of Poké Ball is this? It looks pretty nice. Where did you buy it, and what are its specifications?"

With the development of the times, the styles of Poké Balls are no longer limited to the red and white balls. Various kinds of Poké Balls have been launched on the market, with different appearances and internal configurations.

Some Poké Balls are suitable for Water-type Pokémon, while others are suitable for Fire-type Pokémon. Basically, the Poké Balls are updated and iterated very quickly. Moreover, local cultural and tourism departments have also launched special "cultural and tourism Poké Balls". Therefore, when Hou Hao saw the Gulu Ball in Luo Yan's hand, he was only slightly surprised.

He simply assumed it was a special Poké Ball.

"This Pokémon was left to me by my parents. It only came into my possession a couple of days ago, so don't ask too many questions. You'll find out when we get there."

"Your father...your parents, that's not surprising."

Hou Hao opened his mouth, but chose not to ask any further questions.

Clearly, he also knew something about Luo Yan's family background and was aware of the fact that Luo Yan's parents had disappeared.

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