July 12th, afternoon.
Farfetch'd was searching for the meaning of its duck life.
Farfetch'd passed by the Berry Orchard, the living areas of Eevee and Turtwig,
and the Pokémon Center, where it saw Joy and witnessed the Pokémon treatment process.
It then passed by the Safari Zone, observing battles between wild Pokémon, as well as Pokémon living leisurely.
Farfetch'd even saw an Arcanine running wildly with a Rapidash, competing in stamina and speed.
By the lake, Farfetch'd saw a beautiful figure gracefully swimming in the water—a Milotic.
It was beautiful, but it wasn't what it was looking for.
In these places, Farfetch'd didn't find what it wanted to do.
None of these Pokémon or events gave Farfetch'd that impulsive feeling.
After wandering around, Farfetch'd returned to its starting point, back to Lucario's side.
At this time, Lucario and Metagross were battling, and two Dragapult were also battling.
Lucario, holding a bone club, was engaged in close combat with Metagross, while Metagross calmly dodged.
This was an excellent training combination.
Lucario trained its offense, launching attacks like a raging storm.
Metagross trained its evasion and defense, using its super brain to calculate the optimal defensive methods and evasion routes.
On the other side, the Dragon Breath clash between the two Dragapult also left Farfetch'd in awe.
A faint light flickered in Farfetch'd's eyes.
Battling was something that could slightly pique Farfetch'd's interest, but it always felt that it shouldn't just be about battling.
What is the meaning of battling?
Why am I battling?
Is it simply to win or lose?
Farfetch'd didn't like that.
"Quack!"
(Why do you like to battle?)
During Lucario and Metagross's rest time, Farfetch'd, who had been observing for a long time, asked this question.
"Kohkin!"
(I like the feeling of victory!)
Metagross, born in the wild and having battled its way from Beldum, evolving into Metang, had a strong desire for battle.
It also craved victory.
Victory brought it immense pleasure.
"Lucario!"
(I don't really like battling. I just want to be able to help Li Wei when he needs it, so I won't be powerless.)
"Quack?"
(Why?)
Lucario had experienced that feeling before.
Lucario recounted their encounter with Black Rayquaza in Heijin Coal Mine, as well as facing Hunter G last time...
Having gone through many battles, Lucario increasingly understood the importance of strength.
Lucario didn't like battling; it just wanted to protect Li Wei.
"Quack!" | • ' - ' • ) و ✧
(I understand!)
Lucario protects Li Wei.
Metagross enjoys the pleasure of victory.
Farfetch'd looked at the mother Dragapult.
(What about you?)
"Drulu~"
The mother Dragapult's answer was concise.
(Repaying.)
Li Wei allowed Dragapult to see Meria again, provided them with their current life, and her child received the best training...
She can now go to Meria's Home anytime she wants to see Meria. Dragapult has no regrets.
Dragapult's voice was firm.
"Drulu!"
(I want to repay him!)
Farfetch'd pondered for a long time, (Repaying, huh?)
The young Dragapult, however, didn't think too much. Like Farfetch'd, it seemed it hadn't found the meaning of its dragon life yet.
(Because he praises me!)
Whether the young Dragapult was training, or helping Li Wei with tasks, or even eating Energy Cubes until they were completely gone...
Li Wei would always praise the young Dragapult.
Things like "Great!" "Well done!" "I believe in you!"—these encouraging words were similar to those from Comrade Leon, Li Wei's father.
It must be said, Li Wei truly learned this point.
Regardless of whether the vocabulary was limited, the emotional value they provided was very full.
Because of this, the young Dragapult fought so hard when facing Dragonite.
It didn't want to let down Li Wei's encouragement and support.
(Repaying and encouragement, huh?)
Farfetch'd felt like it was close to finding the meaning of its duck life, but it seemed to be missing one final step.
"Quack!"
(Thank you all, I've learned a lot.)
Duck Duck bowed very gentlemanly.
"Lucario!"
(We're family, no need to be polite.)
Rest time passed, and Lucario and Metagross, along with the two Dragapult, resumed their battle training.
Duck Duck turned and left.
Duck Duck wanted to battle,
but it hadn't found the meaning of battling yet.
Even the young Dragapult, whose goal was the least clear among the four Pokémon, could state the reason for its hard work.
But Duck Duck hadn't found its true reason yet.
In the two-story wooden house,
Professor Professor Rowan laughed, "Children, our next class will be outside. We're going to interact with your Pokémon and build bonds!"
The children's cheers piqued Duck Duck's interest.
"Charge, ducks!"
"Everyone, don't run, be careful!"
Just as Eiji and the Summer Camp teachers had expected, the children on the first day were indeed the most difficult to manage.
Accompanied by a burst of hurried footsteps, a group of children squeezed out of the door. At this moment, an accident occurred.
The child in front was about to trip, the wooden floor getting closer and closer to his eyes...
And the children behind him had already lost control.
At the same time, a thick-stemmed leek quickly propped up the little boy's chest, preventing him from falling further.
Not only that, even when the children from behind crashed into him, Farfetch'd still gritted its teeth and held its ground with the thick-stemmed leek.
The teacher who chased out, seeing the child about to fall, felt as if the sky was about to collapse.
Falling would have been bad enough, but if they couldn't stop and a stampede occurred, that would be a huge problem.
Because Farfetch'd held its ground, the little boy at the very front avoided the risk of falling and being trampled.
Eiji sighed in relief and sincerely thanked, "Thank you, Farfetch'd!"
"Thank you, Farfetch'd." The little boy named Xiao Shi also knew it was Farfetch'd's doing.
"Quack!" ୧ ꒰ • ̀ ᴗ • ́ ꒱ ୨
(You're welcome, it was nothing!)
Although the potential accident was prevented by Farfetch'd, such things are very dangerous.
"Children, haven't we emphasized that running in the corridors and classrooms is not allowed!"
Fortunately, the accident did not occur, and the lesson continued.
Farfetch'd observed the lesson content for a while, then turned and left. Duck Duck had slightly found some meaning to its duck life.
When Eiji and Xiao Mi thanked it just now, Farfetch'd felt genuine Joy.
Would this be what Farfetch'd most wanted to do?
Farfetch'd wasn't sure yet.
Wandering around, Farfetch'd arrived at the main entrance of the Breeding Center, where there were many customers coming and going.
"Woof!"
Arcanine greeted Farfetch'd.
Arcanine can accurately judge whether a person has problems based on their scent and state.
Currently, everything was peaceful, so Arcanine was also very relaxed.
"Quack! Quack?"
(Hello, duck! Can I ask you a question?)