In the dense fog.
The group walked on foot.
Youx Lijia looked at the unconscious Amaura on Volcanion's back, her cheeks puffing slightly in displeasure, "This is just too much!"
Ji Meiya responded gravely, "After all, to Pokémon hunters, Pokémon are just tools to make money."
The young princess clearly couldn't stand such things.
"Does this kind of thing happen often?"
Ash Ketchum asked sadly.
"Yes, that's why I built a wall of mist nearby to drive those guys away." Volcanion moved forward with steps as smooth as possible to avoid jostling Amaura.
In fact, with Blissey's professional treatment, Amaura's condition improved significantly.
Now its breathing was steady, and it had begun to fall asleep to heal itself.
This also made it frequently look at the Blissey beside it, feeling both a sense of familiarity and that many complicated things could be simplified with its presence as a partner.
"Happy?"
"Nothing."
Volcanion turned its head, subconsciously recalling Mr. Baimu, who once borrowed an aircraft again, and whose serious demeanor when facing Pokémon hunters was still very clear.
It had to admit that humans are a complicated and strange species.
But as that guy said, humans don't all become bad just because there are a few bad ones, nor do they all become good because of a few good ones.
The cost of trial and error was too expensive for Pokémon.
"Hmph."
It let out a light snort.
The mist in front gradually dispersed.
A picturesque paradise appeared before everyone's eyes, the giant arched tree gate formed by two interlocking tree crowns was particularly striking.
"This is the Nibel Plateau, our home."
Volcanion introduced to everyone.
"Wow! So many Pokémon!"
Youx Lijia excitedly watched the wild Pokémon gather as they saw Volcanion return.
But they either turned to flee or took up defensive poses when they saw humans, an attitude of hostility and exclusion was obvious.
This puzzled Ash and the others.
Magearna stepped forward quickly, calling out to its familiar partners, but it was to no avail.
Even the friendly gestures of Pikachu and Dedenne met with caution.
Blissey looked at those wild Pokémon, and countless memories were instantly evoked, their expressions and movements towards humans identical to the Pokémon's in the cages before.
"Happy... "
"Everyone..."
Ash, who loved Pokémon the most, felt particularly bad seeing this scene.
"Do you understand now? I wasn't the only one who thought humans weren't to be trusted." Volcanion didn't gloat but calmly stated.
Everyone's expressions were either worried or sad, Z1 poked its head out of the backpack, silently observing everything.
Amaura was placed on the soft mossy rock, and the earlier song from Blissey allowed it to sleep peacefully.
"Blissey's treatment worked."
Hitron gazed at Amaura's four feet, indicating the frost clinging there was an external manifestation of an Ice-type Pokémon's gradual self-healing.
Youx Lijia whispered, "That's great, Amaura~"
"Dee-lu~"
In its sleep, Amaura seemed to hear her words, letting out a low murmur.
Seeing this, Volcanion also spoke softly, "Forget those unpleasant things, you're safe here, with food and friends. Rest easy, Amaura."
As its voice fell.
Magearna released a pleasant lullaby from within.
Serene, graceful.
The mood of the surrounding people and Pokémon immediately relaxed, unconsciously closing their eyes and gently swaying with the melody.
Amaura also showed a happy expression.
"Seems like everything is fine now."
"Yes."
Volcanion nodded in response to the voice, then quickly turned its head, noticing Mr. Baimu who appeared by its side without notice, and said disdainfully, "Ugh! Sneaking around, watch out or I'll blast you away! And how did you get in..."
"The mist can only disorient humans, it can't block a compass."
He chuckled, sensing Blissey's slightly subdued mood, gently stroked its head and said, "Besides, I'm not a fool who can't dodge, for blasting away."
"Mr. Baimu! You're back!"
Ash and the others saw him and quickly greeted him.
Then everyone also noticed the wild Pokémon curiously watching from afar but deliberately avoiding them.
The previously relaxed atmosphere became heavy again.
"Happy~"
Blissey turned its head towards the Trainer, hoping he would think of a way.
"It's okay, they'll come up with something."
Baimu smiled, whispering softly by its ear.
As if in response to his words.
Just then.
Sarina seemed to have made up her mind and said, "Even if they're with humans, Pokémon are still Pokémon... So everyone, please! Convey our sincerity and feelings as non-bad people!"
She threw her Pokeball high, releasing her Pokémon.
"That's right!"
"I'm in too!"
Ash and Hitron quickly followed suit.
In an instant.
Many Pokémon began to frolic, either performing stunts, playing, greeting in silly ways, or even sniffing each other, exchanging electric sparks, etc.
"Happy!"
The harmonious scene delighted Blissey, who glanced at the Trainer and joined in with his encouraging gaze.
"Happy~"
"Have fun."
Baimu waved with a smile, thinking although Sarina usually focused on Ash.