The next morning, Lorze woke up almost at the same time as Absol.
Their eyes met, and both the young man and the female beast felt a bit awkward.
Because their posture was not decent: intimately entangled in a sweet embrace, exchanging each other's body heat.
Thinking of how she usually woke up all alone, Absol suddenly felt that being captured by Lorze might not be so bad.
Although this thought only lasted for a second, she still very enthusiastically stuck out her tongue and licked the young man's face.
But because Lorze and Absol went to sleep the latest, they also woke up the latest.
Consequently, this situation arose: Lorze and Absol felt a shadow cast over their heads, only to find the Psychic-type Pokémon surrounding them, especially looking at the man with eyes that seemed to be looking at trash.
Having five or even six wives and you still have sex with another woman, this man is truly terrible, we shouldn't keep him!
Knowing you'll face a bloodbath and you still have an affair with a wild flower? Lorze, you bastard...
Lorze also knew the gravity of the situation; he hadn't been this nervous even when fighting Yveltal! He slid on his knees in front of his wives, shielding Absol behind him—"Everyone, please do not blame Absol! She was forced to sleep with me... If you want to blame someone, blame me!"
Among the Pokémon participating in the "trial", Braixen twitched her fox ears, showing a somewhat awkward expression, her toes unnaturally digging into the tent floor...
This scene seems familiar? Was I also shielded behind Lorze like this before?
But Absol wasn't trembling with fear like Braixen was back then. She just unyieldingly took two steps forward, standing on the same line as Lorze.
She bent her front limbs and knelt on the ground, burying her head deeply in repentance.
"I did what I did, there's nothing to argue about. I will take responsibility for the mistakes I've made. However, I still hope to wait until Jirachi is sent back to Forina and her safety is ensured before accepting your punishment. I beg you to agree to this request."
The Pokémon, led by Mewtwo, looked at each other: Such a sincere attitude in admitting mistakes? Actually, they weren't even angry to begin with.
The atmosphere became filled with the awkward smell of silence, but as a result, it was actually Jirachi who broke it with a cheerful and relaxed voice.
"Absol, hehe, long time no see!"
Jirachi on the side completely failed to read this weird atmosphere. After all, she still maintained a child's innocence. She just sat on Absol's back like seeing an acquaintance, looking happy like meeting an old friend after a long separation.
Disaster Beasts are indeed known for their longevity, often living over 100 years, but they still couldn't compare to an existence like Jirachi. This inevitably carried a bit of a longevity gap feeling.
"No, Lord Jirachi... I have never met you. You must be talking about my ancestors."
Sucking hard on her small hand, Jirachi blinked her eyes.
"Eh? Is that so... It doesn't matter! Absol, good friend!" Mewtwo, taking the lead, shrugged: "Alright, since Jirachi also likes you very much, we won't pursue your responsibility anymore. Let's protect her and return to Forina together."
After all... they knew Lorze's moral character very well. They were just pretending to interrogate him.
The young man breathed a sigh of relief: My wives are truly magnanimous. I will definitely satisfy them as always~
Getting up and washing up, followed by breakfast time. Absol also had the fortune of freeloading off Lorze's family breakfast.
Gnawing on the Pokémon food personally made by Lorze, the Disaster Beast, who was used to eating wild game, felt like a spring breeze brushing past her. A girlish blush rippled across the face supported by her paws: The things made by two-legged beasts... are actually this delicious?
Seeing the beast girl wolfing down the food, Lorze also found it amusing, so he reached out and rubbed her head.
"Eat slower, it won't be good if you choke." "Mhm... thank you." Although she wouldn't join the team, Lorze still planned to take good care of Absol during these days. If he could capture the girl's heart, having sex would probably feel even better~
And after having breakfast and meeting up with Ash's group, everyone was about to officially embark on the journey to escort Jirachi back to her hometown.
It was just that, seeing an extra snow-white, gracefully built creature among the Pokémon traveling with Lorze, May and Brock turned pale with fright—
"Absol!? The Pokémon called the 'Disaster Beast'. It is said that its appearance will invite disaster! Mr. Lorze..."
"Haha, actually it's not like that. Absol have the ability to foresee disasters. Their appearance is actually to warn people that a disaster is going to happen. In fact, this kind of Pokémon will also help guard fields, they are kind-hearted Pokémon. As for this Absol... she is a friend of mine and Jirachi's, and will accompany us to send Jirachi back to her hometown."
Friend?
A blush appeared on Absol's grayish-blue cheeks, and then she shyly turned her head away: Calling me a friend or something... isn't that too shameless!
"Absol, is a good friend!"
The Wishing Star on his shoulder nodded in strong agreement, her swaying wish tags making everyone laugh.
Right at this moment, a rumbling camper van entered everyone's line of sight.
The car window rolled down, and sitting in the driver's seat... was exactly the magician, Butler!
Could it be that he hasn't given up his evil intentions!?
Lorze subconsciously hugged the carefree Jirachi on his shoulder into his arms to protect her, and Absol also took a step forward, baring her fangs to intimidate the man who once harbored malicious intent.
The latter showed a sincere and apologetic smile, scratching his head embarrassedly.
"I'm really sorry about what happened before, Sir Lorze. I heard you are going to send Jirachi back to Forina. That place isn't close to here, so I thought I'd drive you over, as a way to atone for my sins."
For real?
Seeing that Lorze still didn't seem to trust him, Butler called "Diane" a couple of times. Thus, the blonde woman also poked her head out—although she still lacked some color due to her physical condition, the smile overflowing on her face was sincere, without any hypocritical falseness.
It seems they really have reflected properly. Then let's hitch a ride.
Anyway, Lorze possessed absolute strength. Even if Butler and the others were really trying some little tricks, he wouldn't be afraid in the slightest.
Ash and the others didn't know about the grudge between Butler and Jirachi, so they were completely confused listening to this, only knowing that they wouldn't have to walk, which made them very happy—especially May.
Everyone sat in a circle in the camper van chatting, while the driver's cabin in front held Butler and Diane.
Looking around, Lorze laughed with some relief: I didn't expect to finally gather the cast of the Wishing Star of Seven Nights movie after all, but this isn't bad either. It's just that Team Rocket actually didn't come to cause trouble this time. I'm afraid they are still somewhere in the Forina Festival amusement park, frantically trying to earn funds, right?
Nothing special happened in the following days, just repeating the cycle of riding in the car—resting—riding in the car.
For Lorze, it was the cycle of traveling during the day and having sex at night. The continuously heating up feelings with Jirachi and Absol were the most special things for him.
But the moment of parting always arrives. Just like the seven-day comet, the time spent with Jirachi was short but beautiful.
On the last day, following the bumps of the car, everyone passed through Lavaridge Town and headed north, finally arriving at Jirachi's hometown.
Lorze held the Wishing Star and they leaned on the car window together, looking out: Thousands of varying quartz sandstone peak forests formed a rugged landform, covered with evergreen vegetation. The vibrant greenery was soothing to the body and mind.
A region designed with China's Wulingyuan as its filming location—Forina!
After all, karst landforms are famous for their rugged surfaces. The road further ahead... cars couldn't pass through anymore; they could only measure it with their own feet.
So everyone got off the car together, like a visiting tour group.
The first thing they did upon leaving the carriage was take a deep breath. What poured into their nasal cavities was the sweet, fresh outdoor air, much more comfortable than the stuffy car!
Pokémon such as Breloom, Tropius, and Flygon were originally very wary of the human vehicles intruding into their territory. But when they saw Jirachi and the Disaster Beast, they called their friends and companions to come and welcome them.
For a time, the tranquil and secluded Forina region became unusually lively, with the endless "chirp chirp twitter twitter" cries of Pokémon.
"It's Jirachi, Jirachi is back!"
"And Absol too! Did you go looking for Jirachi these past few days?"
Floating in mid-air, the Wishing Star accepted everyone's goodwill, showing a smile cute enough to heal people's hearts—
"Thank you everyone, I'm back!" "Jirachi seems to be very popular?"
Ash's question reminded Lorze: Actually, there was a reason why Jirachi was welcomed by the native Pokémon of Forina. The energy Jirachi absorbed from the Millennium Comet could maintain the richness and beauty of Forina, making this place a pure land where Pokémon could live and work in peace.
Perhaps exactly because of this, a family like Absol's, which guarded Jirachi for generations, would be born.
In a word: Jirachi's grace cannot be fully repaid.
However, there was no need to mention such knowledge. Lorze's answer to Ash was—"Because Jirachi is very cute, right? Cuteness is justice, hehe."
Ash clearly wasn't interested in this kind of answer, just clenching his fist and retorting:
"What the heck, Pikachu is clearly very cute too!"
"Pika?"
Pikachu, praised heavily by Ash, affectionately rubbed his cheek, making everyone laugh out loud.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, this is exactly it, right? Sure enough, you silly boy... you and Lord Pikachu are true love!
While laughing, a trace of imperceptible sadness still appeared on Lorze's face: Yes, today is the last day to spend with Jirachi.
Even though he said he would look for a way to keep the little cutie awake after she fell asleep, that wasn't something that could be achieved overnight. Perhaps they would be separated for a long time; it was hard to say.
Meowstic, sitting on his other shoulder, keenly sensed the negative emotions. So she rubbed Lorze with the meat pads of her cat paws, and then stuck out her fragrant, sticky little cat tongue to lick Lorze's cheek.
"Lorze meow~ Although little Jirachi having to sleep again makes me very unhappy meow... But, but meow, you still have everyone with you meow~"
"You're absolutely right. I will also always love Meowstic and everyone else~"
Fondly scratched under the chin by the young man, the little catgirl let out a very comfortable purr.
"Hehe, I love Lorze the most meow~"
After entering Forina, the person leading the way naturally changed to Absol. After all, she was a proper native, and moreover, an existence that protected Jirachi for generations.
However... Absol didn't take everyone directly to the place where Jirachi slept, but arrived at a pool of water.
This pool was permeated with dense water vapor. Could it be a hot spring!?
Speaking of which, Forina was located southwest of Mt. Chimney, so the geothermal energy was undeniably abundant. Forming a natural hot spring wasn't strange either.
Absol turned to Lorze and neighed twice. He was the only one here who could understand her words.
Hearing her words, Lorze smiled: Beneath her aloof and cool surface, Absol also has a gentle heart.
"Everyone—Absol said the journey these past few days has been very tiring, so she brought everyone here to soak in the hot springs and rest."
"Is that so? Thank you, Absol!"
"Ah... Diane, the hot springs of Forina also have the effect of healing injuries. Why don't we... get some treatment here?" "Mhm, how annoying."
"Regardless, you've been a huge help, Absol!"
Voices of praise and gratitude were endless. Even the man and woman who stole Jirachi bowed deeply to her.
Absol, who was all alone, hadn't accepted such enthusiastic gratitude for a long time. She evaded it as if shy, and finally simply disappeared from everyone's sight.
The spring vents were distributed widely, forming large and small hot spring pools, available for many people to use separately.
Thus, Butler and Diane shared one, Ash's group of four shared one, and Lorze naturally occupied one with his wives...
Taking off his clothes completely didn't feel embarrassing; the dense water mist was a natural cover.
Touched and clustered by the girls' smooth, tender skin, they sank into the hot spring with a "splash", kicking up happy splashes.
Small-sized ones like Jirachi and Meowstic could even float on their backs on the water...
Wait, steel can also float on water?!
But thinking about how Jirachi could fly, it made sense... Perhaps there is only one guy in this world who can't fly.
Arriving at the secluded place, the vegetation was dense, blocking the hot spring. The disaster beast Absol was stealthily staring at the water surface.
It wasn't until Jirachi warmly greeted Absol that Lorze knew she had arrived.
The shirtless young man and Absol met each other's eyes. Her gaze revealed a bit of gentleness.
"Is the hot spring comfortable? Having fun playing?" "Of course! Absol, aren't you going to join us?" "This is inappropriate."
"Alright, then could I trouble you to bring my clothes over? I need to find something in them."
"Mhm, okay."
She was a very smart and clever girl, which could be seen from the posture of her bringing the clothes over in her mouth.
Swimming to the shore, the young man's sturdy arm reached out to Absol, but he didn't pull the clothes. Instead, catching her off guard, he pulled her into the hot spring!
"Splash!"
"Wh-What are you doing!"
When poking her head out from underwater, Absol's fur was already completely wet.
Her originally very charming body added a trace of hazy flavor under the soaking of the hot spring. Like a lotus emerging from the water, she was beautiful enough to feast one's eyes on, making people feel particularly aroused.
And right at this moment, Jirachi swam to Lorze's side, her cheeks flushed as she said: "Lorze... Jirachi wants it❤~"
"Absol happens to be here too, so let's all play together?" "Wh-What!?"