Chapter 202 Riolu’s Choice
Finally, after some persuasion from the fossil pterosaur, Terajima turned over a new leaf and actively cooperated with Miss Junsha to put on the silver bracelet himself.
Especially the moment he got into the police car, Terajima felt like he was back home and shed tears of joy.
After everything was over, Xiaoyun and the others followed Soichi's footsteps to Riolu's home.
Under the setting sun, birds return to their nests, people fade away, and the years are quiet and good, making people feel the tenderness and gifts of time.
Following the afterglow of the setting sun, a white-haired old man in an apron stood in front of the yard gate, his eyes fixed ahead, as if waiting for something.
When Xiaoyun and Riolu appeared, the old man could no longer bear it, and although his legs and feet were not agile due to his old age, the old man still ran towards Riolu as fast as he could.
"road."
Seeing this, Riolu also ran quickly, came to the old man and hugged him tightly.
"Okay... okay, I'm glad you're okay... I'm glad you're okay."
These few short words, coupled with the old man's choked yet excited voice, are enough to prove how deep their feelings are.
Although the old man was only taking care of Riolu, in his heart he might have long regarded Riolu as his own child. During the few days when Riolu was abducted, he was in great torment all the time.
So when he saw that Riolu was okay, he could no longer suppress the accumulated emotions.
Fortunately, fortunately it's okay.
Seeing this scene, Xiaoyun couldn't help but sigh at the sincere affection between the master and servant.
Xiaoguang on the side was so moved that he buried himself in Xiaoyun's arms. Xiaoyun's chest was immediately wet, but she didn't know whether it was tears or snot.
"Okay, Xiao Guang, why are you crying when everyone is happy? If you cry any more, your face will be bruised."
Xiaoyun looked at Xiaoguang in his arms, and couldn't help but touch her blue hair and said.
"I couldn't help it. Seeing Riolu and the old man hugging each other was really touching."
Hearing this, Xiaoguang sniffed and quickly took out a small mirror to look at his face.
Then she hit Xiaoyun on the chest like a spoiled child. It was such a beautiful scene, why said such words that ruined the mood.
While Xiaoyun and Xiaoguang were talking in a friendly manner, Chuang saw that the old man had calmed down a bit, so he stepped forward and said:
"Grandpa, Riolu came back this time thanks to Xiaoyun and the others' help, and the bad guys who tried to capture Riolu have all been arrested, so you don't have to worry about Riolu being captured again."
"Is that so?"
The old man listened to what Soichi said and thanked Xiaoyun and the others sincerely:
"Thank you so much, young man. On behalf of the Kingdom of Kalulio, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to you."
"Grandpa, you are too polite. Fighting against poaching organizations is what I should do as a trainer in the alliance. You are welcome."
Xiaoyun waved his hands quickly, then squatted down and touched Riolu's head and said:
"Besides, Riolu and I have a connection! I really like it, too."
"road."
Riolu didn't refuse, but responded comfortably with his eyes narrowed.
The old man looked at this harmonious scene and made a secret decision in his heart.
"But now that Riolu has returned home, we should leave too."
"Souichi, Riolu, then we will..."
Then Xiaoyun stood up and prepared to say goodbye to everyone taking Xiaoguang's hand.
"Young man, please stay."
At this time, the old man suddenly tried to persuade Xiaoyun to stay.
Xiaoyun looked at the old man and asked, "Grandpa, do you have anything else to say?"
"Young man, I see it's getting late today. If you don't mind, you two can stay here for one night and continue your journey tomorrow, okay?"
The old man held Riolu with one hand and made an invitation with the other.
"Thank you so much, grandpa. We'll excuse ourselves from the interruption then."
Since the old man said so, they couldn't be too polite. Besides, it was getting dark, so the two of them didn't need to continue camping in the wild.
So Xiaoyun, Chuangyi and others stayed with the old man for one night at his invitation.
The next day, when Xiao Yun was about to set off again, the old man brought Riolu to him, and with slightly red eyes, he said seriously:
"Young man, I want to make a request of you."
"Can you please take this child away?"
"Well... it's okay, but isn't Riolu the future guardian of this country? If I take it away, it won't..."
Xiaoyun was a little overwhelmed by the old man's sudden words. It was true that he really liked Riolu.
If Riolu was a wild Pokémon, he would have captured it long ago. Even if it was as "reasonable" as capturing Pteranodon and the others, he would have captured it.
But this time it’s different. They have a mission, to protect a country. They really dare not say it.
When the old man saw that the young man did not rush to agree, he felt even more satisfied, which showed that he did not misjudge him.
So he said seriously:
"Young man, I understand what you mean. The country does need Riolu, but because of this, it needs to follow you."
“I heard from Chuang that you are a very good trainer, so I want him to follow you for a few years. This kid can only truly grow by going out.
"With its talent, it shouldn't be buried here. It should go see the vastness of this world."
"As for the country, we old guys can still hold on for a few more years. We will stay here and watch this child. Watch you, the young man, lead this child into the world. I believe in you. You have the ability to do it."
Xiao Yun heaved a sigh of relief when he heard what the old man meant. He could also accept letting Riolu follow him to train for a few years and then come back to serve as the guardian.
Besides, it’s not like we won’t see Riolu anymore after he becomes the guardian. Just like Suicune, if he needs help, Riolu will definitely come to help, right?
He is not like Xiaozhi, so it is no different from releasing him.
"Thank you, Grandpa. Thank you very much for your trust, then."
Xiaoyun bowed to the old man and thanked him, then squatted down and looked at Riolu. He took out an empty Poké Ball from his waist and said to Riolu just like he did to the young Bokeh:
"Riolu, will you be my Pokémon?"
"road!"
After hearing this, Riolu happily put his head against the button on the Poké Ball, then turned into a red light and entered the Poké Ball.
"Well, Riolu, please take care of me in the future."
Xiaoyun said gently as he looked at the Poké Ball that had stopped shaking.
Then, a sentence sounded in Xiaoyun's mind.
"Please give me your guidance, Xiaoyun."
So, Xiaoyun and the other man, who had conquered Riolu, set out on their journey again under the watchful eyes of Souichi and the old man.
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