Pokemon: Reborn Rich Alternate Earth

Chapter 966: Chapter 1183: Auntie

Arcanine's "wise" gaze had already seen through everything. It felt that its Trainer definitely hadn't changed his mind because he liked this girl.

There had to be some other reason.

As it pondered, it suddenly recalled the time it had watched a short video with Celebi, in which the blogger had said something like:

> "When you don't like a woman, don't reject her right away. Instead, wait and see if her best friend might be more attractive."

So Julian must be trying to check out her best friend.

Smack!

Julian lightly slapped Arcanine on the forehead.

"What are you thinking? Why do you look so smug?"

Arcanine immediately said, "Did you change your mind because you want to see if her friends are pretty?"

'I'm seriously too smart.'

Hearing that, Julian slapped its forehead again—this time with more force—and then started vigorously rubbing its head.

"Dogs that are too smart usually don't live long, you know that?"

Julian glared at it fiercely.

In terms of sheer mental leaps, even a Metagross with a supercomputer was nothing but a little brother next to Arcanine.

"Coach, can I pet Arcanine?"

Gemma asked expectantly.

Of course she had petted Arcanine before—but this was Julian's Arcanine.

"No."

"Arf!"

Julian refused outright. 'This dog is mine alone. How could you pet it?'

Arcanine, in turn, bared its teeth at Gemma. This foolish woman being used by its Trainer still wanted to pet it—did she think she was the future mistress?

"Oh…" Gemma pouted.

"Dee?"

Seeing this, Love grew confused again. Didn't her cub seem interested in this girl? Why did it suddenly feel like he wasn't?

"Jiggly—Puff—Jiggly~"

The sound of Jigglypuff's song rang out—Julian's phone was ringing.

And it was a video call, from Lilligant.

After answering, a golden Lilligant appeared on the screen.

"Julian, I'm holding my first solo dance recital half a month from now. You have to come," Lilligant said.

Originally, Lilligant had wanted Julian to play the piano for her on stage, but later Ella pointed out that if Julian appeared, all the attention would shift to him instead of her.

Although Lilligant had great confidence in her dancing, during this period she had fully understood Julian's influence in the outside world—especially in Drakoria.

If she really performed on stage together with Julian, she would most likely end up as the supporting act.

So she gave up on that idea.

"Got it, I'll be there," Julian nodded.

Lilligant had been brought back by him from the Primal Secret Realm, so naturally he wouldn't miss her performance.

"Is that a Lilligant? Why is it golden? And it looks different too."

Gemma was standing right beside Julian. Seeing the Pokémon on the screen, it looked very similar to a Lilligant—but its color and form were different.

Information about the Primal Secret Realm was still under strict confidentiality, so the outside world naturally had no idea that Lilligant had a regional form there.

Meanwhile, Lilligant on the screen, upon noticing a pretty girl suddenly appearing beside Julian, immediately shouted toward someone behind the camera:

"Ella! Julian has finally wised up. He actually knows to keep a woman by his side now. Let's take this woman out, and then you can take her spot!"

Julian: (⊙_⊙)?

Even the most innocent Pokémon, once exposed too much to human society—especially the internet—would definitely change, sometimes even completely reverse their personality.

Right, Celebi? Jirachi?

Listening to Lilligant's words, Julian was speechless.

Then Ella's figure appeared on the screen. Her gaze immediately locked onto the unfamiliar woman beside Julian.

After sizing her up, she let out a quiet sigh of relief.

Figure, looks, presence—not a single one beat hers.

Just a small fry.

Women were truly mysterious creatures. Sometimes they didn't even know each other, yet one glance was enough for mutual understanding.

Gemma understood that look.

'A comparison? Fine—I might not match you in those three aspects, but—'

"Coach, who is this 'auntie'?" Gemma asked.

Julian: 'Are you trying to start something?'

Going purely by appearance, Ella looked like a young woman in her early twenties—because she had consumed Beauty Berries.

In reality, she was already twenty-eight, one year older than Julian.

Gemma actually knew who Ella was. Her profile was on the Trainers Association's official website, and she was listed as Julian's secretary.

That's why she knew Ella's real age.

Women, no matter how beautiful or attractive, were always sensitive about their age. Even though Ella looked like a girl in her early twenties, her actual age was still there.

"Commander, could you hand the phone to that young lady for me?"

Ella almost lost her composure from being called "auntie," but she forced a smile as she spoke.

"Oh, sure."

Julian nodded. He could already smell the gunpowder in the air—getting out of there quickly was the best option, even though he had done absolutely nothing.

After handing the phone to Gemma, Julian slipped away.

Arcanine, meanwhile, stayed where it was, curiously watching Gemma holding the phone.

Ah, drama—this was definitely about to get interesting. No way it was leaving.

Its tail wagged rapidly.

But the next second, its tail was grabbed by Julian.

"You're coming with me."

Julian dragged Arcanine away by the tail. This dog actually wanted to watch this drama instead of training—clearly it hadn't been smacked enough.

He forcibly dragged Arcanine away, the dog's claws leaving two long scratches on the ground—a clear sign of how unwilling it was.

From the shadows, Gengar quietly sneaked off without Julian noticing.

Arriving in the backyard, Julian looked at Love beside him. "How did she end up coming with you?"

"Dee~"

Love explained how it had run into Gemma at the Gym's entrance.

Alright, that explained it.

Gemma had been pretty lucky—without Love, she definitely wouldn't have been able to get in.

Love was the only one in the household who regularly went out through the main gate to buy groceries.

As for Julian, Jake, and Tina, they usually just flew out—almost never using the gate.

Julian couldn't even remember the last time he used the main entrance. It was probably back in his final year of high school.

"Dee?"

Love asked worriedly, "She's not someone suspicious, right?"

"No."

Julian shook his head. Neither the Seven-Aperture Stone nor the Unown inside him had reacted in any way.

That meant Gemma wasn't a threat to him. As for whether she had any ulterior motives?

Of course she did. How could someone possibly resist this handsome face of his?

Arcanine tried to sneak back while Julian wasn't paying attention.

"Kartana. If Arcanine takes one more step, neuter it."

Arcanine: o((⊙﹏⊙))o

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