After handling the follow-up work, Lucas and the others sat in Professor Rowan's laboratory, chatting and discussing where these wild Pokémon would go.
Shauna sat with Petilil in her arms, nestled among the four Nurse Joys and Officer Jenny. Vulpix and Mime Jr. were also being held by them, while Gothorita stayed by Mime Jr.'s side, whispering to her.
Only Celebi remained perched on Lucas's head.
Shauna blinked her eyes, eating the snacks Gengar gave her, and then listened carefully to the conversation between Lucas and Professor Rowan.
"We will keep the injured Pokémon at the laboratory. After they heal, we will either release them back into the wild based on their choice or help them find a Trainer. If they wish to stay at the laboratory, that's also fine."
Listening to Professor Rowan, Lucas nodded.
"Lucas, can your Breeding House take care of some Pokémon? These emotionally scarred Pokémon, if they stay at our laboratory, we lack experience, and with too many Pokémon residing here, we might not notice their condition in time."
Lucas nodded. Officer Jenny had mentioned this matter before they arrived.
Moreover, he also felt that these Pokémon would be better off at his Breeding House than at the laboratory. Firstly, there weren't many Pokémon at the Breeding House yet. Secondly, Shauna, Petilil, and Chingling would help take care of them. Thirdly, his Breeding House and the forest were already closely connected, allowing these Pokémon more exposure to different wild Pokémon, which could effectively heal their wounded hearts.
"Our Breeding House doesn't have many Pokémon right now, and I also think it's better to have them there. I believe Shauna and the others will take very good care of them."
When Shauna heard Lucas's words, her eyes blinked brightly, then her small face turned serious, and she nodded, imitating Lucas.
Finally, she crisply added, "I think so too."
This made everyone burst into laughter.
After the laughter subsided, Professor Rowan looked at the young man in front of him. He had already sensed his love for Pokémon, which was also why he felt confident entrusting these Pokémon to Lucas.
After all, all the Pokémon in his Breeding House trusted him. "Your Pokémon all trust you very much."
Seeing Professor Rowan's serious mustache curl into a smile, Lucas was a little stunned.
He had heard that sentence before.
"A friend of mine also said that."
"Oh? And how did you respond?"
"I said I trust them very much too."
Upon hearing this answer, Professor Rowan seemed to have already known Lucas would say this.
"I see the shadow of one of my former students in you."
Lucas had a premonition.
"Cynthia?"
Professor Rowan was shocked now. The Sinnoh Champion was named Cynthia, but only those with a close relationship would call her Cynthia.
"Is that so? So you two know each other."
"We are… friends."
Professor Rowan had no more questions now. Anyone Cynthia knew was trustworthy.
At this moment, Lucas followed Professor Rowan's gaze to Gothorita. Seeing Professor Rowan about to speak, Lucas raised an eyebrow.
"Professor, this Gothorita is—"
Before Professor Rowan could speak, Nurse Joy chimed in:
"This is also a Pokémon rescued from Pokémon Hunters, but she was captured for a very short time and wasn't harmed, so she quickly regained her vitality and helped us take care of the injured Pokémon. She's a very obedient Pokémon."
Lucas narrowed his eyes, concentrating.
Gothorita
Gender: Female
Type: Psychic
Ability: Competitive
Moves: Confusion, Psybeam, Charm, Psyshock, Hypnosis, Future Sight, Dark Pulse, Light Screen
Mood: Happy
Status: Shy, Happy
Friendship: 80 (You are Mime Jr.'s Trainer, and you also helped these Pokémon)
Description: A Gothorita who was abducted. She possesses considerable strength, but at this moment, she seems to be attracted to Mime Jr., seeing herself as Mime Jr.'s older sister?
Then he continued:
"Gothorita, do you want to come back to the Breeding House with us?"
"Gothorita?"
Gothorita's crystal-blue pupils looked at Lucas, and she tilted her head slightly, looking at Lucas curiously.
Lucas coughed.
"After all, if these Pokémon go to the Breeding House, Gengar, Mime Jr., and I will probably be very busy."
"Gothorita?!"
"And Mime Jr. seems to really like you as a friend too."
"Mime Jr. ~"
Mime Jr. agreed with Lucas, calling out happily.
She also really liked this new friend.
Gothorita's crystal-blue pupils filled with tenderness. She looked at the happy Mime Jr., then nodded.
"Gothorita ~"
"Mime Jr., Mime Jr. ~"
Mime Jr. became even happier when she heard Gothorita's answer.
And Gothorita, seeing Mime Jr. so happy, also smiled happily.
Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy of Twinleaf Town exchanged glances, a hint of helplessness flashing in their eyes.
One trick pony, conquering the world.
Professor Rowan only spoke after Lucas finished.
"You rascal, I originally intended to have her stay and help me manage the laboratory, but you beat me to it."
Professor Rowan also really wanted Gothorita to stay at the laboratory and help him manage it, as Gothorita was very familiar with this area, especially after evolving into Gothitelle.
Lucas grinned.
"Hehe."
"Never mind, never mind. Since she has agreed to you, then so be it. Consider it as our thanks for letting us study Celebi."
Professor Rowan waved his hand, then looked at Lucas.
"Next time I ask you to come help, you can't refuse. You must agree to this."
"Don't worry, Professor."
After speaking, the two exchanged glances, then both burst into hearty laughter.
Professor Rowan really liked Lucas's personality: he loved Pokémon, was easy to talk to, seemed to have a close relationship with his student Cynthia, and was occasionally mischievous, but harmless.
"After these Pokémon recover, you can let them return to the wild, or you can help them find a Trainer, or keep them in your Breeding House. All of these are fine."
"At that time, I will personally help you get a certificate, so you can charge a certain fee when you help them find a Trainer."
"Brokerage fee for introducing Trainers?"
"That's right, brokerage fee, a very good term, hahahaha."
Professor Rowan burst into laughter. As expected of the young man he favored.
"But can't I charge a fee for introducing Trainers without a certificate?"
Lucas was a little confused; this was the first time he had heard of such a thing.
"Of course. You are not a Professor's laboratory. Without this certificate, if you find Trainers for wild Pokémon and then charge a fee, it's no different from a Pokémon Hunter selling Pokémon."
Lucas nodded, suddenly enlightened.
"This is also to protect these wild Pokémon; there's nothing that can be done about it."
Professor Rowan comforted Lucas.
"Then I'll trouble you, Professor."
Professor Rowan nodded, then stood up and walked out.
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