So charming, you want me to raise Pokémon?

Chapter 102 Second-Class Merit Award Becomes First-Class Merit Award

Is this a confession? No, he said he wants to take me home?

This is a marriage proposal, isn't it? It must be a marriage proposal!

At this time, on the return spaceship?

Lillie stared in astonishment, her mouth agape, cupping her pale face, feeling her cheeks burning hot.

—Omitted for brevity. On the other side of the ocean, Lillian's mother and brother... Today, a hero confessed his love to her.

For nineteen years, Lillie's life was like a blank sheet of paper, and she had never been in contact with any boys her age other than her brother.

A boy of similar age, in order to save himself from evil and ugly villains, ventures alone into the enemy camp, and on his triumphant return, confesses his love.

Lillie suddenly felt dizzy and stared blankly at the ground, at a loss, her mind blank and unable to think.

Should I agree? Should I tell my mom? But will she agree?

How can I convince my mother?

No, why am I suddenly thinking about these things? We've only known each other for a week, how can I marry someone I've known for less than a week?

Although he is brave, intelligent, hardworking, knowledgeable, eloquent, humorous, easy-going, mature, steady, loving, and kind to Pokémon, he can give people a strong sense of security.

Compared to that, his good looks are just a trivial characteristic, but I don't know him at all.

Moreover, I am only 19 years old, and the legal marriage age in Donghuang is 20, which means I only have one year to convince my mother.

Ah, no, the legal marriage age for men in Donghuang is 22, which means I have three years.

Thank goodness!

"Damn it." While Lillie was lost in her fantasies, Wei Xin on the control panel tried to contact the official Donghuang Alliance, but he failed.

Due to the nature of their profession, Pokémon hunters communicate with their clients using a dedicated network, making it impossible for them to contact any legitimate organizations.

Wei Xin was in a dilemma. What if he flew over Shanghai and the Alliance thought that Hunter J had returned and chose to shoot him down in order to protect the general public?

It wasn't until Wei Xin found the only familiar code name in Hunter J's address book, which was practically like browser history and impossible to access.

Chairman of the Ethereum Foundation.

How old are you? It's always you.

Are you like Conan?

If he could, Wei Xin really wouldn't want to call this crazy woman, but it's the only option he has right now.

So, while Lillie was still thinking about what words to use when reporting to her mother, Wei Xin connected with Lusamine's call.

The communication channel was connected instantly.

"Lillie, you explain to Rosamund." Wei Xin stood up, grabbed Lillie's shoulders, and pressed her down in front of the control panel. Then he sat down at another control panel and continued studying the spaceship system.

It's always better to have one's own daughter negotiate than to be an outsider like oneself.

After the channel connected, a haggard-looking Rosamund leaned close to the screen and asked anxiously.

"What have you done to Lillie?!"

Hearing his mother's voice, it was like a high school student with the first signs of a romance, turning around to find the head teacher and parents all watching him.

Lillie straightened her back, raised her hand in a salute, and vehemently denied it: "I didn't date anyone at school!"

Although I didn't steal anything, I still felt guilty.

"Lillie, what are you talking about?" Lusamine on the screen was stunned. What did she mean by love? Wasn't her daughter kidnapped?

Then, considering Lillie's surroundings, it dawned on him.

It's Stockholm Syndrome!

A psychological problem in which victims develop feelings of affection, dependence, and sympathy for their perpetrators after prolonged contact with them.

But Hunter J is a woman too!

Hunter J, what have you done to my daughter? Feeling like she'd uncovered the truth, Lusamine gritted her teeth in anger.

The cabbage I've nurtured for so many years has not only been trampled, but also bent.

"Lillie, listen to your mother first. You are still young and inexperienced in the ways of the world. You haven't experienced much of this, and besides, your identities and relationships aren't quite right..." Lusamine earnestly advised.

She wouldn't even allow her daughter to date any man casually, so how could she possibly allow her daughter to date a woman, especially a woman with a long history of bad behavior?

Upon hearing this, Lillie couldn't hide it from her mother after all. Lillie turned around and glanced behind her. Wei Xin was seriously studying the spaceship's control system in order to take her home.

He silently clenched his fists, making up his mind.

"I know, I'll tell you about it when I get back, okay?"

Oh no, her daughter was serious. Seeing the determination in Lillie's eyes, Lusamine felt like the sky was falling.

After thinking for a moment, I made a decision.

For his daughter's happiness, Hunter J cannot be allowed to live.

So quietly, online, the bounty for Pokémon hunters was doubled.

In Hunter J's historical communication records, Wei Xin found the records of her previous negotiations with the Alliance, and she could call back them.

Wei Xin looked up and heard Lillie and Lusamine's conversation, sensing that something was amiss.

The conversation between the mother and daughter was strange. It didn't seem like they were discussing how to return home. Talking about love and romance at a time like this is not something I understand, given how love-obsessed you are.

Lusamine: "Lillie, listen to your mother. It's not that I don't want you to date, it's just that you two aren't a good match. You're too young."

"If all else fails, try someone else, as long as it's not her."

Lillie: "Mom, I'm not a child anymore. I know what I'm doing! And this isn't something you can just change."

Hearing Lusamine and Lillie's conversation, Wei Xin was completely confused. Why did it sound like the two of them were about to have a fight? It was supposed to be a touching reunion between mother and daughter.

Forget it, it's their family matter, why should I, an outsider, meddle? I should contact the alliance first.

My life is more important.

Wei Xin hung up the call with Lusamine and connected to the Alliance.

"Ms. J, is there anything else? As we just said, as long as you can guarantee that the students on the spaceship will not be harmed, the Eastern Alliance will not attack your spaceship during this period. This is the biggest concession we can make."

Unlike Lusamine, who is very emotional, the leader of the Eastern Alliance is a well-rounded, mature and steady person who speaks with a strong voice.

"Regarding this matter, sir, you may not believe it, but Hunter J has already been dealt with," Wei Xin said in a serious tone.

Upon hearing this, the alliance leader was completely bewildered.

? ? ? ?

What does it mean that Hunter J was dealt with?

Did her conscience grow back, and then perish along with her brain?

Just now, they were working themselves to the bone with the case in Shanghai, even mobilizing the military. And now you're telling me the culprit just vanished with a "snap"?

Despite his confusion, the alliance leader remained calm, watching Wei Xin, who looked like a student sitting in the spaceship's main control room, holding Ibu and looking completely relaxed.

"Dude, you might as well put it more clearly."

"Received," Wei Xin said. "My name is Wei Xin, I am 19 years old, male, a freshman at Moda University, and a student of Professor Li at the Biotechnology Research Center."

"Lillie and I are currently on Hunter J's spaceship. Time is of the essence, so I won't go into the specific details. In short, we have gained control of this spaceship."

"We are currently on our return journey," Wei Xin glanced at the structural diagram of the spacecraft on the screen. "There is a problem with the landing gear of this spacecraft, and there may be some accidents during landing. We need assistance and support."

"Also, Hunter J is currently riding a Salamence and wandering within the Eastern Empire's territorial waters. Please leave and send people to search for and capture him."

Wei Xin disclosed all the known intelligence, and the Alliance immediately took action, sending people to meet the spaceship while dispatching troops to search for the missing Hunter J at sea.

"By the way, sir, I have a small request." Wei Xin scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed to speak.

"Go on, classmate."

"That's right. Look at the great risks I took, resolving the incident and rescuing hostages. When I get back, could you give me an award, even a third-class merit?"

As a boy, I must have fantasized about being a hero, winning a second-class merit or a third-class merit to bring glory to my ancestors, even though Wei Xin's family tree only has his own name on it.

But having an award is better than nothing. After all, he was a member of the team and had contributed to the league.

As for why I didn't want a first-class merit award...

He'd rather hang the medal in his room than on a tombstone.

The league leader winked: "Of course, I'll apply for it for you. Maybe the league will award you a second merit. So, good luck."

Although Wei Xin's rash actions are not advisable from any perspective.

However, he rescued the hostages first, then captured the Pokémon hunter, and the incidents that Hunter J caused in the city were extremely serious, even a heavy slap in the face to the League.

In the end, Wei Xin's actions can be considered a way to save face for the league. Although the impact should be taken into account and it cannot be publicized, awarding him a second prize is still acceptable.

We can't let heroes feel disheartened.

"We will fulfill our mission." Wei Xin saluted, and after a series of operations, he successfully deactivated the spaceship's optical cloaking. If all goes well, they just need to wait for someone to pick them up, and they will be able to land safely.

Of course, according to the shooting theory, when an event requires the objective condition of no accidents, some very subjective things will happen.

For example, just when Wei Xin thought the situation was settled, an unexpected change occurred. Inside the control room, the lights turned red and flashed rapidly, and a piercing alarm sounded.

"Hey, what happened?" the league representative asked.

"Wait a minute, let me see." Wei Xin quickly leaned over the spaceship's control panel.

"It's the engine, one of the spaceship's engines is malfunctioning." Wei Xin suddenly remembered the guy he had killed in the toilet.

It turns out he wasn't just singing offhand; he really did slack off during engine maintenance.

The engine malfunction caused the entire spaceship's power system to become unbalanced, and the electrical circuits, coupled with the makeshift repair team and the hidden dangers left after being shot down by Donghuang, meant that the spaceship could not last much longer.

"The propulsion system is also affected, and the spacecraft's speed has decreased. The remaining engines can still keep going for a while. Tsk, we may have to make an emergency landing at sea."

Wei Xin clicked his tongue and frowned. Sure enough, you can't open the champagne too early. Fortunately, the spaceship's structure was strong enough to withstand the impact of falling into the sea. As long as the evacuation was timely, there was no danger to life.

"Wei Xin, look at the radar!" Lillie pointed to the big screen.

What's wrong now?

Wei Xin looked up. On the screen, Hunter J was riding a Salamence, galloping across the sea, his face contorted with hatred born from humiliation, pressing forward step by step.

"Wow!" Wei Xin couldn't help but exclaim.

Good news! The second-class merit award is going to be upgraded to a first-class merit award.

……

Meanwhile, in the skies above the Eastern Sea, after obtaining permission from the League, Cynthia used a helicopter to assist in the search for Pokémon hunters on the sea.

Then, a voice came through the earpiece; it was the league's request for assistance.

"Understood, I'll set off right away."

Cynthia pulled out two Poké Balls, and a giant white flying Pokémon, Togekiss, and a humanoid blue canine Pokémon, Lucario, appeared.

Cynthia and Lucario stood on Togekiss's back.

Lucario closed his eyes, stretched out his hand, and the power called Aura swept across the entire sea, accurately capturing the undisguised malice emanating from Hunter J.

"Luca!" Lucario pointed in the direction for Cynthia.

And so, a dazzling golden light, representing authority, sailed against the wind and waves, heading in the direction where Wei Xin was.