Chapter 30. I'm going to be spanked again
When Liz saw the 2 Pokémon scholars bring Ryū into the palace in a large net, she couldn't help but be momentarily stunned. "Aran... hit other children again?" Liz asked, feeling a bit uncertain. She really couldn't believe that the well-behaved and adorable Aran in front of her would do such a thing. Moreover, Aran clearly looked like he had no fighting ability, soft all over. How could he hit someone?
"Hmph." Ryū lay honestly in the net, looking like a dead pig unafraid of boiling water. It wasn't that he hadn't struggled; he was terrified when he was first caught. It was just that his strength was exhausted now, and he was too lazy to struggle.
"Yes." The 2 scholars nodded gravely.
"Alright... Tell me, what happened."
"It's like this..."
After the 2 scholars' detailed elaboration, a strange expression appeared on Liz's face. Should she say that this Pokémon was truly worthy of her attention? He was actually so intelligent. In fact, neither Liz nor the 2 scholars paid much attention to the phenomenon of Ryū attacking other Pokémon. Pokémon attacking Pokémon was just the most common natural phenomenon.
Furthermore, in everyone's eyes, Ryū was a wild Pokémon brought back from the wilderness, so his wildness was definitely higher than other Pokémon. This situation wasn't unheard of among other Pokémon in the Pokémon Academy. It was just that after a period of adjustment, it could always be corrected. However, the intelligence Ryū displayed during the process of attacking other Pokémon was something never before seen in other Pokémon. Even many experienced old Pokémon might not be able to show such intelligence.
Using environmental limitations to target specific Pokémon was clearly a method that only humans should be able to think of. They had indeed taught such methods to the Pokémon in the academy, but they hadn't taught Ryū.
"Lord Aran is truly an extraordinary Pokémon. Not only does he possess rare and uncommon traits, but he also has exceptional intelligence. If Lord Aran can evolve, I think it will be truly remarkable." The 2 scholars had initially come to complain. As they spoke, they started praising him instead. Hearing this, Liz couldn't help but feel secretly pleased, finding that the scholars of this Pokémon Academy were quite discerning and had some real substance. Perhaps their salaries could be increased.
"Hmph, now you know how to be honest? Where was that attitude when you were catching me?" Ryū looked at the 2 of them in front of Liz and snorted disdainfully. After a discussion, the scholars left, and Ryū ultimately returned to Liz's embrace.
However, Liz didn't immediately scold Ryū. She held him and continued to sit in her seat, handling official business. Meanwhile, Ryū, bored, curled up on Liz's lap and dozed off. Today's harvest was only 1 Psyduck, which made him very disappointed.
It wasn't until Liz finished her work that she carried Ryū back to the bedroom. "You, weren't good." On the bed, Liz gently pinched Ryū's nose. "You need a spanking!"
"..." Ryū nonchalantly stuck his butt out.
"You rascal." Liz couldn't help but laugh as she casually patted him 3 times, considering it done. She would never really hit Ryū hard. Moreover, she was very open-minded about Ryū attacking other Pokémon in the Pokémon Academy. If the child wants to fight, let him fight. It can also increase Aran's combat experience and ability. Anyway, if he encounters someone he can't beat and gets beaten up, he'll probably behave himself.
But Liz was mistaken. Even if he gets beaten up, Ryū won't stop his behavior of continuing to challenge other Pokémon. After all, he needed experience. "Alright, let's sleep. Be careful going to school tomorrow, don't get caught and brought back again."
"Don't worry, those 2 won't be able to catch me again."
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The next day arrived. Ryū was once again brought to the door by the 2 scholars. "Time for another spanking, huh?" Ryū lay leisurely in the net, wagging his tail indifferently. This time he was caught, he didn't even struggle. Today's spoils included 3 Water-type Pokémon, which raised his level by 1, making him very happy.
Once his level was a bit higher, he could choose Pokémon of other types as opponents, no longer limited to the 4 types: Water, Fire, Grass, and Electric. At that time, there would be more challenge targets, and the experience he could gain would naturally be greater. He felt that he wasn't far from evolving into Dragonair. If he was fast, he might evolve in a month and a half. If he was slow, evolving within 3 months wouldn't be a problem either.
"..." Liz and Ryū in the net exchanged glances, and she sighed helplessly. Looking at the appearance of this little rascal, she also felt a bit helpless. Although she didn't really mind Ryū fighting with other Pokémon at school, Ryū being brought back by the scholars day after day was bound to be seen by others. When rumors spread, she couldn't imagine what they would turn into.
Liz held Ryū in her arms and then sent the 2 scholars away. Although Ryū's weight was still very light, only 4.5 kg, his length was 2.6 meters. This length made it troublesome for Liz to hold him. Fortunately, Ryū was smart. He wrapped his lower body around Liz's waist, allowing her to easily hold his head.
"How can Aran be so light?" Liz looked at the small head in front of her, feeling a bit curious. "I don't know either. Maybe the Dratini family is just like this." Ryū couldn't possibly know such deeper matters about a certain type of Pokémon. Perhaps only the Pokémon Doctors who specialize in studying Dratini in the future would understand.
"Ryuuki won't have class tomorrow. She's going to the Pokémon Academy with you. Remember to keep an eye on her." Liz didn't understand Ryū's words and continued speaking to herself.
"What? You want me, this kid, to watch her, that kid?" Ryū's eyes widened, his face showing shock. He wasn't worried that Ryuuki would be harmed in the Pokémon Academy. Not to mention that the Pokémon there had basically been domesticated and lost their aggressiveness, the Pokémon scholars wouldn't dare let Princess Ryuuki get injured.
In the Royal Dragon Kingdom, not every child of the Dragon Tamer Clan could be called a 'prince' or 'princess.' Ryuuki's status was very special. She was the direct descendant young daughter of the Dragon Tamer Clan, the Blue Hair branch, just like Liz in the past. Liz was the direct descendant young daughter of the Red Hair branch. Therefore, as long as Ryuuki was within the Royal Dragon Kingdom, it was basically impossible for her to get injured, unless she caused trouble herself.
"It's okay, I know Aran will take good care of Ryuuki."
"..." Ryū rolled his eyes. He resisted Ryuuki following him not because he was afraid something would happen to the child, but because he knew that child would definitely cause trouble if she followed him.
'Forget it. Let those scholars handle whatever happens. I can't let it disrupt my rhythm.' Ryū thought to himself.
"Alright, let's go to sleep after I help you shed your skin." The next day arrived. Ryū opened his eyes and didn't see Liz's face. This didn't surprise him because she usually woke up very early, leaving him alone in the room to sleep in, getting up around 9 in the morning to go to the Pokémon Academy.
But... "Good morning, Aran." The face of an expressionless blue-haired loli appeared before his eyes. Actually, this was nothing. The problem was, this expressionless loli was holding a baby bottle in her mouth. "You actually dare to steal this baby's baby bottle?!"