chsdbacks Chapter 338 "Sakaki: Leave me and live your own life..."
Chapter 338 "Sakaki: Leave me and live your own life..."
Chapter 338 "Sakaki: Leave me and live your own life..."
"Handsome Researcher: ————Sorry."
The handsome researcher's voice rang out again, the previous aloofness gone, replaced by a slightly apologetic gentleness.
"Handsome Researcher: I think my joke went a little too far and scared you."
Strange Tree: "————?"
"Handsome Researcher: Are you in some kind of trouble? Can you tell me your exact location? Don't worry, I'll be right there."
What a twist of fate!
That familiar, reassuring, and reliable tone is back!
Qi Shu paused for a second, tears still clinging to her eyelashes, but a tremendous sense of relief, like a warm current, instantly washed away all her grievances and panic.
"Uh-huh!"
She nodded vigorously, responding with a heavy nasal tone.
Then, he immediately steered the little tree to run along the path beneath his feet, trying to find a landmark to mark his location as soon as possible.
"Let me see—this looks like a country road—ah! There's a road sign over there!"
Little Qishu ran to an intersection where a weathered wooden road sign stood leaning against the road.
The wooden sign was engraved with a familiar font.
Highway 1
Pallet Town - Viridian City
"This is...Route 1? The road from Pallet Town to Viridian City..."
Qi Shu subconsciously read out the information on the wooden sign, then suddenly froze.
"well???"
The viewers in the live stream were equally stunned.
After a moment of deathly silence.
"Route 1?! From Pallet Town to Viridian City?! Holy crap?! Where have I ended up?! This isn't even the Johto region anymore?!"
"Space jump?! Celebi's portals are that amazing?! Inter-regional teleportation?!"
"I knew this place looked familiar! I feel like I've been here a million times! Turns out, it really is Highway 1 where my dreams began!"
"Holy crap, dual maps confirmed?! HeartGold/SoulSilver really has a full map of the Kanto region?! It's not a rumor?!"
'
"This amount of information—my CPU is about to explode—so the handsome researcher was really joking when he pretended not to know me?"
"Considering he was joking and sincerely apologized—humph, I'll reluctantly forgive him."
Upon receiving the location information from Qishu, the researcher Shiqi on the other end of the phone seemed to pause slightly before responding quickly.
"Handsome Researcher: Highway 1 — Pallet Town direction? Okay, I got it. Stay where you are and don't wander off. I'll be right there to find you."
His tone became more serious and admonishing.
"Handsome Researcher: Remember, if you encounter any suspicious people before I arrive, run away first, and also—protect yourself."
"Okay! I understand! I'll wait for you patiently!"
Qi Shu nodded vigorously, as if the other person could see him.
Click.
The phone hangs up.
Qi Shu stared at his phone screen, now back on standby, still somewhat dazed, overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information and the emotional rollercoaster.
Wasn't I just in the shrine in the oak forest?
How did I end up on Highway 1 in the Kanto region in the blink of an eye?
Even a Dragonite that can circle the world in a day couldn't achieve such outrageous spatial movement, right?
Hmm—why am I thinking about all this nonsense right now?
She quickly shook her head, clearing her mind of those inappropriate thoughts.
Everything will be alright once the handsome researcher arrives!
Once Qishu calmed down, she recalled how she had cried and panicked during the live stream, even whining to the NPC on the phone.
"Shameful" behavior.
My cheeks flushed slightly, and I secretly glanced at the comments.
Although the comments were still flooding the screen, most of them were discussing the Kanto map and the storyline, and not many people were making fun of her earlier lapse in composure.
Qi Shu then quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
But then she saw many comments complaining or teasing the handsome researcher about his "bad" joke.
His cheeks involuntarily puffed out, like a Pikachu guarding its food.
"Handsome researcher — he's clearly a very nice person — he's not that kind of person —"
She muttered something in a voice only she could hear, instinctively defending the figure.
Upon returning to the Kanto region, viewers in the live stream became excited.
Many nostalgic veteran players are urging Qishu to explore the surrounding area, relive the classic moments, and perhaps discover some Easter eggs.
But Qi Shu remembered the handsome researcher's advice and resolutely shook his head.
She manipulated the little strange tree, obediently finding a clean, large rock to sit on, clearly intending to "stay put."
The live stream chat was immediately filled with sighs of disappointment.
"A married daughter-in-law is like water spilled from a bowl—she's no longer there!"
"Girls grow up and leave home! They turn against their own kind! They forget everything else when they see a pretty face—forget to broadcast!"
"Never mind, the child is grown up, let her be—"
But there was nothing she could do, so Kiki pouted cutely at the camera.
He adopted a willful attitude of "I won't listen, I'm going to wait for him to come," highlighting his resolute inaction.
However, just sitting there can be a bit boring.
She simply turned her perspective to admire the scenery of Highway 1, while silently praying that the handsome researcher would appear soon.
Just then.
At the end of the road, the sound of unhurried footsteps could be heard.
It stood out clearly on the forest road where only a gentle breeze and the occasional cries of wild Pokémon could be heard.
Qi Shu jolted almost reflexively!
"Someone's coming!"
After the masked man incident, she became extremely wary of any strangers who suddenly appeared.
She maneuvered the little tree, and with a nimble slide, quickly rolled behind the dense bushes by the roadside.
Then, carefully maneuvering the viewpoint, peering out through the gaps in the branches and leaves.
The footsteps drew closer.
A figure slowly emerged from the shady trees at the end of the road and stepped onto the dirt road of Highway 1.
The man was wearing a well-tailored black custom-made suit with a matching long trench coat over it.
He was wearing a classic Godfather hat with the brim pulled down slightly, and he seemed to be carrying a well-designed leather briefcase.
Although his steps were steady, upon closer inspection, there seemed to be a subtle hint of unsteadiness and fatigue.
As he approached, his face, hidden in the shadow of his hat, was finally revealed to Qi Shu and all the viewers in the live stream.
His expression was so calm it was almost cold and hard.
Several new, small but noticeable unhealed wounds and bruises appeared on his cheeks and forehead.
He exuded an aura of authority that suggested he had long held a high position.
as well as----
That face is so familiar to Pokémon series players.
Holy crap!!!
"Meow meow meow?! Who am I seeing things?! Am I seeing things?!"
"What's he doing on Highway 1?! At this time?! Wearing a suit?!"
"This aura—this look—is similar to her appearance in 'Fire Red/Green Leaf,' yet somehow different? More—"
exhausted?"
"What the hell?! How could he be here at this time?! Wasn't he supposed to have disappeared long ago?!"
"Oh no! The final boss has spawned right at the entrance of the starting village!!!"
At this moment, the live stream chat was completely flooded with countless layers of shock and question marks!
In the scene, Sakaki appears unaware of the prying eyes.
We continued walking at a leisurely pace along the edge of Highway 1.
And the path he took forward—
We happened to pass by the bushes where the little strange tree was hiding.
Qi Shu held his breath, gripped the game controller tightly, and even his palms were sweating.
How did he end up here?! Shouldn't he have "retired from the world" long ago?!
From Celebi being kidnapped by the masked man to Giovanni's sudden appearance now —
All these twists and turns were too sudden, and the amount of information was enormous, impacting Qi Shu's thinking.
Sakaki finally approached, his face, etched with stories, clearly occupying most of the live stream screen.
Suddenly, he stopped.
Just as Qi Shu's cute little face tensed up and her heart was about to jump out of her throat...
He spoke, his voice low and deep.
"Sakaki: You really—aren't you going to come out and meet me?"
These words were like an invisible hammer blow, striking hard into the hearts of Qishu and all the viewers in the live stream!
"Exposed!?"
Kiju's pupils constricted sharply. As a veteran player who had completed FireRed and LeafGreen, the thought of Giovanni's incredible combat power was terrifying.
In an instant, I felt hopeless, and everything before my eyes turned gray and white.
"He even noticed that?! No wonder he's Boss Sakaki! His perception is incredible!"
"Perfectly fits the character! Absolutely perfect! That mastermind-like shrewdness!"
"Oh no, Little Tree is doomed! The highest-level Pokémon in the team isn't even level 30 yet, right?"
"Get ready to restart, streamer. I feel sorry for you for three seconds —"
"Run, Little Wonder Tree! What are you waiting for!"
"Do you think you can escape? It's Sakaki on the other side!"
"The Masked Man hasn't been caught yet, Celebi hasn't been rescued, and the handsome researcher hasn't arrived either—"
"Is everything going to end here, and start all over again?"
Qi Shu's face fell, and he sighed, resigned to his fate and prepared to welcome "GameOvr".
Her fingers weakly pushed the handle, controlling the little strange tree, and she took a step out of the bushes with a death-defying spirit.
Whoosh!
Suddenly, an even more violent shaking came from another bush nearby!
Immediately afterwards, a boy with striking red hair rushed out and, in one swift step, firmly blocked Sakaki's path!
This is an old acquaintance—Little Silver!
"Huh!? Little Silver!?"
Qi Shu abruptly stopped, instantly pulling the outward-extended handle back.
Control the little strange tree to squat in an extremely awkward position, shrink back into the bushes, only revealing a pair of big "spectator" eyes.
"So—they didn't discover me after all? That's great!"
She first breathed a sigh of relief, then a greater sense of doubt welled up inside her.
"Wait! When did Little Silver arrive?! What's he doing here?!"
Just as baffled as she was were the viewers in the live stream.
"I was terrified! It turns out Boss Sakaki discovered Gin!"
"False alarm—no! It's even more terrifying! Why is Gin here? And why is he following Sakaki?!"
"This plot doesn't make sense! Shouldn't Xiao Yin be in the capital at this point in time? Did he also pass through that passage?"
"The character's logic is completely broken! How does Gin know Sakaki? And why does he look so bitter and resentful?"
"My CPU's fried—ever since I followed the masked man into the tunnel, everything's been a complete mess!"
"There's too much information! I urgently need a handsome researcher and encyclopedia to answer my questions online!"
In the game, Giovanni did not show much surprise or anger at Silver's sudden obstruction.
He just sighed silently, his eyes filled with a complex and indescribable look.
"Sakaki: —I'm sorry, but from now on, I may not be able to protect you like I used to."
Little Silver: Who do you think you are?! What right do you have to talk to me like that!
Xiao Yin's emotions were instantly ignited, and her voice was filled with barely suppressed anger.
He waved his hand dramatically, almost growling at Sakaki.
"Little Silver: You bastard! Coward! Clown! Wimp! You're not—"
"Silver: Didn't you stand before me and say you wanted to become the world's strongest trainer?!"
"Silver: What happened to your vows?! What happened to your ambitions?! Were they all destroyed along with Team Rocket by that guy named Red?!"
"Sakaki:————————————"
Sakaki fell into an even longer silence.
The shadow of his hat brim obscured most of his expression, but the heavy aura he exuded almost emanated from the screen.
After a moment, he spoke again.
His voice remained low, yet carried an unusual resolve.
"Sakaki: You can't truly move forward if you don't admit defeat."
"Sakaki: In order to create a stronger and more meaningful organization, I must now embark on a new journey of training."
"Little Silver: Organization! Organization! Organization! All you can think about is your organization!"
Xiao Yin became increasingly agitated, even taking a step forward and grabbing the collar of Sakaki's trench coat tightly with both hands.
"Little Silver: So many people! Such a huge force! And what was the result?! You still lost to that kid who debuted less than a year ago! Is this what you call strength?!"
Sakaki did not resist and let Gin hold him.
She simply looked at him with those unfathomable eyes and slowly began to speak.
"Sakaki: I'm sorry—Gin, you didn't do anything wrong, and your life—should no longer have anything to do with me."
"Sakaki: Leave me and live your own life —"
Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Yin suddenly shoved him hard!
Little Silver: Enough! You self-righteous bastard!
Little Silver roared loudly, his eyes seemingly reddening.
"Silver: I don't want to end up like you! I'll rely on myself! With my own two hands, I'll become the world's strongest trainer! Just you wait!"
After saying that, he gave Sakaki no chance to speak again, turned around abruptly, and strode into the depths of the forest.
With a resolute back view, he quickly disappeared into the dense grove of trees.
Sakaki seemed to want to say something more, and even subconsciously raised one hand, his lips moving slightly.
In the end, he said nothing, but slowly lowered his hand, letting out a complex sigh.
He stood there silently, gazing in the direction where Xiao Yin had disappeared, without moving for a long time.
The man, who always presented himself as having an iron will and a cold image, now looked somewhat desolate from behind.