Pokémon: I'm a detective, not the sixth one.

Act V: Bonds

One year ago, late in the summer night.

A Pu lay on the ground contentedly and fell asleep unknowingly.

The vegetable shed he promised to build for Xiaoying was finally completed tonight.

The couple had been very busy during this period, and A Pu felt sorry for Xiaoying, so he let her go back to her room and sleep early and took on the final finishing work alone.

By the time everything was done, A Pu was exhausted to the limit. Thinking that it was hot in summer and he was strong and not afraid of catching a cold, he simply slept in the vegetable shed.

In his dream, he saw Xiaoying’s happy smiling face and the prickly pear cactus jumping around.

But A Pu didn't know that there was a pair of eyes lurking in the dark, silently observing them for a long time.

"Bah..."

A small match broke the silence of the night.

The driver Qu Bo walked to the vegetable shed and threw the firewood casually, and the fire fell into the remaining pile of wood.

After doing this, Qu Bo turned around and ran. He knew very well what would happen next. This place was backed by the arid desert, and it was the hottest summer. The speed at which the fire spread could only be described as terrifying!

But he was not worried at all that the fire would affect Xiaoying, because the vegetable shed was about four or five hundred meters away from their house.

This is because the building conditions on the mountain are limited. It is difficult to find sufficiently open and flat land, not to mention that the vegetable shed has very high requirements for soil. Even if A Pu is burned to pieces, Xiao Ying will definitely not be able to hear his cry for help!

However, as luck would have it, when the driver Qu Bo returned to the car and planned to flee the scene as quickly as possible, the roar of the engine woke up the wild elves nearby.

The prickly cactus was originally leaning against a tree, enjoying a sweet dream, but was suddenly awakened and was curious about what made the noise.

But when it looked around with sleepy eyes, it found that black smoke was rising from the direction where A Pu lived!

The little guy lost all sleepiness in an instant, and ran forward desperately, finally arriving at the fire scene after a few minutes!

At this time, the flames had already engulfed the vegetable shed, and many supports had collapsed, but you could vaguely see someone struggling hard!

The pupils of the prickly cactus shrank in shock, and it immediately discovered A-Pu's position! He was pinned down by the steel, and at this moment he was struggling to lift the heavy object while flopping left and right on the ground to extinguish the flames on his body!

Seeing this, the little guy didn't even think twice and plunged into the sea of ​​fire! Even though it was the energy that it feared the most as a grass-type Pokémon!

"Why are you here? Go! If you don't leave now, neither of us will be able to leave!"

Apok knew how bad the surrounding environment was, and it was definitely not something a grass-type Pokémon could endure! He wanted to throw the thorny cactus far away, but he was restricted in his position and couldn't use any strength at all!

The prickly cactus didn't care what he thought. Its life was saved by A-Pu, so what if it hurt to die with him in the sea of ​​fire?

However, it was unwilling to accept that it had not yet had enough of its current life, and it was about to end up in tragedy with A Pu?

The little guy used all his strength, letting the flames burn his body, but he couldn't pull the steel bar!

It hated itself so much, hated its own weakness, hated itself for not being able to successfully rescue A Pu when he needed help the most, just like he had helped it back then!

At this moment, all the unwillingness, all the resentment, all the longings, and all the fetters turned into the purest power in the world, causing the prickly cactus to bloom with dazzling white light in the sea of ​​fire!

Its body shape gradually changed, becoming taller and taller, and in its extreme desire to protect everything, it awakened a power that did not belong to it!

"Shua...!"

A huge burst of ice energy suddenly erupted, instantly calming the raging flames!

A Pu was stunned, his eyes focused on the prickly cactus!

Now, it seems that we should call it "Mengge Cactus". The little guy has grown to a reassuring level!

"call……"

Mengge Cactus exhaled gently, and the frost containing the aftermath of energy made A Pu feel very comfortable.

Perhaps it was because God never treated his kind-hearted people unfairly, the little fellow actually comprehended the [Awakening Power: Ice] at the critical moment!

"Meng, Mengge?"

A Pu, are you okay?

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Act 6: Takeoff

10 months ago, New Year’s Eve.

"A Pu, you're working so hard during the New Year? There are so many farmers around Qiuye Town, but today you're the only one collecting volcanic ash!"

At the currency exchange office of Fuchen Company, the staff on duty looked at A Pu with eyes full of admiration.

"I have good news for you! Our president A Feng said that after the new year, you will be allowed to join Fu Chen Company!"

"Really? That's great!" A Pu looked at the other person happily and almost scattered volcanic ash out of excitement.

The treatment at Fuchen Company is very good and the job is stable, it has always been the company that A Pu aspires to work for!

After joining Fuchen Company, his and Xiaoying's living standard will definitely be able to move up a level! This is simply the best New Year's gift!

"Of course it's true!" The staff on duty said with a smile. "A Pu, after the New Year, you have to buy me a drink! President A Feng often asks for our opinions. After all, we are most familiar with the physical strength, character, and personality of the nearby farmers!

"Over the past few years, I have spoken highly of you in front of the CEO! Now that the company is short of people, CEO Afeng thought of you first!"

Hearing this, A Pu was extremely happy and quickly agreed: "Thank you so much! We must have a good drink together!"

After returning home, A Pu told Xiao Ying the news. Meng Ge Cactus was also at his house, and everyone was ready to celebrate the New Year together.

However, I heard from the staff that after joining the company, they need to go to other places for further studies. Every new employee must undergo a three-month training and become familiar with various business operations before they can officially take up their posts.

A Pu was a little conflicted. Although Xiao Ying supported him to join Fu Chen Company, he thought that his lover would have to live alone in the mountains for 3 months, which was too unsafe! So he wanted to ask Meng Ge Cactus to help Xiao Ying more during this period.

Unexpectedly, Mengge Cactus also spoke of his own opportunities.

A few days ago, when it was helping the wild tribe drive away the bad guys, it happened to be seen by the guardian of order in the desert. The other party appreciated it very much. After all, its power was awakened by good thoughts, and it seemed particularly pure in this impetuous world!

The Guardian of Order hopes that the Mengge Cactus will be its agent and help it defend the natural order of the world, especially against the negative energy threats hidden in the desert!

Upon hearing about the opportunity of the Dream Song Cactus, A Pu and Xiao Ying expressed their support! This is definitely not a good fortune that ordinary Pokémon can encounter! The couple did not want to become a shackle that tied its future prospects!

So, this New Year's Eve feast ended happily with A Pu joining Fu Chen Company, Meng Ge Cactus joining Zygarde, and Xiao Ying waiting for their good news at home.

That night, everyone thought that this ordinary mountain family was about to usher in hope and take off.

But it was also that night that the gears of fate twisted incorrectly and deviated from their fixed track.

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