Chapter 410: Set off for the Purple Cloud Conference! (With Meng Lingfei)
Tick-tick... Time is passing by minute by minute. Haimo, Lindong, Shiyan, and Lingfei were supposed to set off this morning.
Because of Riolu, Heimer couldn't set off for the time being, so seeing this, Lindong decided to go to Xianyu Town with Lingfei and Shiyan to look for clues to open the door to the Taurus world, while Heimer would wait until Riolu's injury recovered before catching up and reuniting with everyone.
This was the original plan, but when the three were preparing to set off, Lingfei checked her pocket navigator and found out that Ziyun Town, which was very close to Xiaomai Village, was about to host a gorgeous competition.
So, Lingfei decided to stay with Heimer and go to Ziyun Town to participate in the gorgeous competition after Riolu's injury recovered.
At that time, when Heimer heard Meng Lingfei's decision, he was shocked and worried.
After all, as Heimer remembered, he seemed to have never told Meng Lingfei that he was a coordination trainer.
(Well, now that I think about it, when I was battling with Shiyan, I used capsule balls and stickers... Well, Shiyan should have told Meng Lingfei that... But, I'd better confirm it just in case.)
Thinking of this, Hai Mo waited until Shi Yan and Lin Dong left, then carefully came to Meng Lingfei and asked.
Chi Haimo: "Um, Lingfei."
Hearing Heimer calling her, Meng Lingfei turned around and asked in confusion.
Meng Lingfei: "What's wrong?"
Faced with Meng Lingfei's doubts, Heimer spoke tentatively with a little concern.
Chi Haimo: "Ah... that's it. How did you know that I'm a coordination trainer? Um, did Lin Dong or Shi Yan tell you?"
At this moment, hearing Heimer's question, Meng Lingfei laughed and said.
Meng Lingfei: "Hahaha, no, have you forgotten? We have met before, at the Qianmo Conference."
As soon as Meng Lingfei finished speaking, Heimer lowered his head helplessly. Then, Heimer asked in confusion.
Chi Haimo: "Then, how did you recognize me?"
Faced with Heimer's question, Meng Lingfei pointed at Heimer's bracelet helplessly and said.
Meng Lingfei: "Don't wear a disguise device when you are using your original appearance, otherwise you will be recognized immediately."
After listening to Meng Lingfei's words, Hai Mo finally realized that this was how he was exposed.
Chi Haimo: "So that's how it is."
At this moment, just after Heimer finished saying this, the morning sunlight changed its angle of setting, and fell in large flakes on the wheat fields near the Pokémon Center.
In an instant, a light golden light passed through the glass door of the Pokémon Center and cleverly sprinkled on the floor of the Pokémon Center lobby.
Hot and intense, gentle and passionate, the golden shadows of the wheat fields reflect the sun's strong kiss, which is unforgettable.
Meng Lingfei: "Hmm... so beautiful."
In response to Ling Fei's sigh, Heimer nodded and said.
Chi Haimo: "Well, it's very beautiful..."
At this moment, looking at the wheat waves rolling in the wind outside the door, Ling Fei pondered for a while and then asked Heimer.
Meng Lingfei: "Well, so, are you going to the Purple Cloud Conference with me?"
Hearing Ling Fei's question, Heimer looked at the golden light on the ground in silence without answering. . . It was obvious that he no longer knew how to answer this question.
It feels like ever since Heimer came to Sinnoh, he's been switching back and forth between recovery and degradation.
Every time he was asleep, because of Darkrai's characteristics, Heimer could never escape the moment when Old White was swallowed by the vortex of mental power...
Because of this past that he could not embrace, every time when Heimer tried to cheer himself up, he would always wonder, why should he rush to the future... Obviously, in that past, he did nothing... He did nothing to stop anything...
Yes, the happiness after winning the gym match was really strange. . . And every time Heimer thought of the smile he had when he and Lalulas won the Coal Badge together, he always felt a heavy sense of guilt.
Obviously, Lao Bai had passed away in that terrible disaster...
Such a heavy past made Heimer no longer feel happy as before, but every time when Heimer was about to fall into the abyss, the glory unique to the past would repeatedly pull him up.
Repeating this process over and over again was like walking into a maze with no exit. After going around in circles, Heimer's soul had become much older than before.
At this moment, Heimer stood up a little tiredly, and spoke to Meng Lingfei in a tired tone.
Chi Haimo: "Well, it's good to go and have a look."
Hearing what Heimer said, Ling Fei asked in confusion.
Meng Lingfei: "You're not participating?!"
In response to Ling Fei's question, Heimer shook his head and said.
Chi Haimo: "Forget it."
Seeing that Hai Mo was not planning to participate in this gorgeous competition, Meng Lingfei immediately asked him excitedly.
Meng Lingfei: “Why?!”
Hearing Meng Lingfei's question, Heimer said with a slightly sad expression.
Chi Haimo: "Well, I don't know either... I'm sorry."
Although she didn't understand what was blocking Heimer's progress, Meng Lingfei spoke to him gently after Heimer said this, because she had seen Heimer and Pokémon perform before.
Meng Lingfei: "Well, it's okay, Haimo, no need to apologize, you didn't do anything wrong... But, Haimo, do you still like the gorgeous competition now?"
Facing Meng Lingfei's question, Hai Mo fell silent again. Seeing this, Meng Lingfei looked at Hai Mo seriously and said.
Meng Lingfei: "Think carefully about those moments on stage with the Pokémon. Do you really hate them so much now?"
Hearing Meng Lingfei's question, Heimer immediately answered.
Chi Haimo: "Of course not, I have always loved you all, and those memories are also very important to me... It's just..."
Looking at Heimer's hesitant expression, Meng Lingfei seemed to have thought of something, and the expression on her face began to become sad. However, after a while, Meng Lingfei touched her painted face, smiled gently again and said to Heimer.
Meng Lingfei: "I have also encountered some very scary things before. To be honest, I still don't have the courage to face those things..."
Hearing Meng Lingfei's words, Heimer asked a little worriedly.
Chi Haimo: "What's wrong?"
Facing Heimer's question, Meng Lingfei smiled and said with a little sob.
Meng Lingfei: "Well, I really like the electric attribute, because I really like the arc light that flashes when the current flows. However, I had a serious stage accident before, so the electric current from the moves left a big scar on my face."
Hearing this, Heimer lowered his head silently, and the expression on his face did not show much surprise.
Perhaps it was because Heimer had heard about this matter before, so when Heimer heard Meng Lingfei tell it in person, the expression on his face did not show great surprise.
However, even though he had heard about it a long time ago, when Heimer heard Lingfei tell him about her painful past, he still felt sad for her. . .
At this time, Meng Lingfei stretched and continued to speak to Hai Mo in a calm tone.
Meng Lingfei: "To be honest, even after so long, I still don't dare to show the scar on my face in public."
Hearing Meng Lingfei's words, Hai Mo wanted to say something, but Lingfei suddenly looked at Hai Mo with a very serious look. Then, she said to Hai Mo seriously.
Meng Lingfei: "But, Haimo, even if this scar never fades, I have never given up participating in the gorgeous competition, and I have never given up making more friends with electric attributes. Do you know why?"
In response to Ling Fei's question, Heimer shook his head slightly and asked.
Chi Haimo: "Why?"
At this time, hearing Heimer's question, Meng Lingfei smiled and said to Heimer.
Meng Lingfei: "Because the ending I want to choose is a happy ending. Since my ending is a happy ending, then there is no need for me to be sad because of the scars now, right?"
It was obvious that Ling Fei's words were specifically meant for Heimer. Although Heimer did not tell Ling Fei about his pain, Ling Fei, who was also walking in pain, understood why Heimer could not move forward now. . .
Chi Haimo: "The ending of the choice..."
Looking at Heimer's thoughtful expression, Ling Fei smiled gently and said to him.
Meng Lingfei: "Although there are some scars from the past that we cannot heal yet, we still have the right to choose the ending. So, Heimer, what kind of ending do you want?"
Facing Ling Fei's question, those beautiful memories of the past were like the golden light from the wheat field sprinkled on the ground in the lobby of the Pokémon Center, emitting a charming glow in Heimer's mind, and Heimer seemed to be full of strength again at this moment.
Chi Haimo: "I..."
Looking at the wheat dancing in the wind, Heimer's pupils reflected the golden wheat field. That scene, like a long-hidden dream, appeared gently in Heimer's eyes.
Chi Haimo: "I want a happy ending."
Hearing what Heimer said, Lingfei smiled happily and said to him.
Meng Lingfei: "Well, then, let's do our best at the Ziyun Conference."
As soon as Meng Lingfei finished speaking, Hai Mo smiled happily and said.
Chi Haimo: "Well, come on."