Pokemon: Reborn Rich Alternate Earth

Chapter 870: Chapter 1087: Ella

Just as Julian was doubting whether deep down he just wanted to live as a salted-fish, Lilligant beside him said impatiently, "Julian, didn't you say you'd take me to see the dances of this world? When are we going?"

It had come to the outside world with Julian specifically to learn new dance forms. Ever since seeing the materials Julian had given it, Lilligant had been longing to witness them.

"No rush, I'll have someone take you to see them soon," Julian said.

He hadn't expected Liligant to be so impatient—having just arrived in the outside world, and already it wanted to go see dancing.

"Why aren't you taking me yourself?"

Liligant tilted its head in confusion.

'Because I want to go home, lie down, play games, and slack off—who has time to accompany you to watch dances?' Julian thought inwardly.

But aloud he said, "I have other important matters to handle, but don't worry. The person I arrange will definitely let you experience the top dance forms of this world."

"Mm."

Trusting Julian, Lilligant didn't doubt him.

And the so-called nature's spirit, Celebi perched on his head, patted its chest and guaranteed that Julian's words were absolutely reliable, making Lilligant even less suspicious.

Nature's spirit? The current Celebi hardly deserved that title.

Give it a hundred bucks to destroy a small patch of forest and Celebi would immediately destroy a large area instead, proudly saying it added extra at no extra charge and to call it again next time.

Unfortunately, Lilligant didn't know and was completely deceived by its appearance.

Though it did wonder why this "nature's spirit" was so plump.

Earlier, on the way with Julian toward the secret realm gate, it had asked Celebi about it. Celebi explained that it was deeply favored by natural energy, causing an excess of it in its body, which made it more "robust" than the average Celebi.

Julian: 'More like favored by the God of Fried Chicken.'

Hearing Celebi's nonsense, Julian had barely restrained himself from exposing it on the spot.

"Metagross, send the information to Grandpa," Julian said.

"Meta~"

Metagross nodded, then immediately transmitted the information about the Crimson Mirelands to John's Metagross. Julian also had Metagross specifically mark the locations of some of the valuable treasures.

"No need to rush. We've only explored part of the Obsidian Fieldlands so far; it'll probably take several years to reach the level of exploration you've achieved," John said, waving his hand.

Due to the erosion from the secret realm's energy, the time they could spend inside the secret realm was far less than Julian's, at most two or three months.

If John was exploring alone in that time, he could cover several places.

But he also had to bring along quite a few "dead weights," which greatly slowed down the pace of exploration.

"It's the others who are more anxious," Julian said calmly.

John might not be in a hurry, but other people in Drakoria were, the researchers being the most typical example.

"Grandpa, then I'll head back first."

"Mm, go home and get some good rest."

John nodded.

He knew Julian well—astonishingly talented, but at the same time, he was a bit lazy, the type who could stay at home for months without going out.

Maybe it wasn't so obvious before, but as he became a Champion and grew stronger, this lazy disposition became more and more apparent.

Julian: 'I'm already this strong—can't I rest a bit, play some games, and sleep?'

Bringing Liligant along, Julian didn't head towards Lake City, but went to the Imperial Capital instead.

With Metagross's Teleport, Julian arrived in the capital quickly.

Just as he landed, a deeply resentful voice reached his ears.

"Commander."

Seeing Ella's eyes filled with grievance, Julian froze.

'What's going on? Don't look at me like I used you and then abandoned you.'

"Haha… long time no see."

Seeing her like this, Julian inexplicably felt a bit guilty and gave a flattering smile.

"Yes, it's been five hundred and thirty-one days since we last met. Hard to believe the Commander still remembers me, his secretary," Ella said, almost grinding her teeth as she spoke.

"Ah, it's been that long?"

Julian blurted out subconsciously, then immediately realized he'd put his foot in his mouth.

Sure enough, he saw Ella's pretty face darken a few shades.

On second thought, it did seem like quite a while, considering he'd already entered the Primal Secret Realm twice, each time for over half a year.

"I brought you a gift."

He had to personally comfort his own secretary. After all, as a hands-off boss, many matters were handled by Ella on his behalf.

Anything she could not handle, she passed directly to the Grand Elder.

"Beauty Berry… Longevity Berry…"

Seeing the two berries in Julian's hand, Ella couldn't help but gasp.

The Beauty Berry greatly slowed aging. If eaten at twenty, then even at eighty or ninety, one's appearance would look at most around thirty.

The Longevity Berry, on the other hand, could increase one's lifespan by thirty years.

Both these berries had been given to him by Lilligant—ten of each.

"Commander, these are too precious. I can't accept them."

Though tempted, Ella knew the value of these items exceeded even that of an ordinary Elite-level Pokémon.

But Julian simply placed the berries in her hands.

"If I'm telling you to take them, then take them. I don't want a pretty face to slowly grow old. Don't worry—things like this are just ordinary to me."

Hearing him call her pretty, Ella's cheeks flushed slightly.

She was a few years older than Julian. He was now 26, while she was nearly 30. Though she looked to be in her early twenties, that was because she took good care of herself.

But no amount of good care or money spent could compare to the effect of a Beauty Berry.

Looking at Julian's still somewhat youthful face, she imagined that perhaps decades later, his appearance would still be the same, while she would have already developed wrinkles.

Just imagining that scene, Ella knew she couldn't accept it.

"…Thank you, Commander."

She accepted the berries, visibly moved.

"That's better. The Longevity Berry only adds thirty years, which is still a bit short. If I find any Ambrosia in the future, I'll give you some."

Treasures that increased lifespan were only effective the first time you consumed them.

Ambrosia could increase one's lifespan by two hundred years.

Julian had obtained some before, but he had eaten part of it himself and given the rest to his family, so he didn't have any left on hand.

To Julian, Ella was already one of his own people. Besides, the entire Eastbrook family had always been a vassal family to the Walkers.

So he was never stingy with her—if there were extra benefits, she naturally wouldn't be left out.

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