The next day, Ikki took Leo Lu and Selia to Dr. Ohki's research institute early in the morning. First of all, he was too excited, and secondly, Ikki didn't know what else Dr. Oki needed to explain, so it never hurt to leave early.

Originally, Leo Lu suggested that Yihui take them to Nazi's gym first, but who knew that they came too early, the door of the gym was not opened, and they were too embarrassed to go directly to her house to disturb, so they came to the institute first.

As soon as he entered the institute, Leo Lu smelled the familiar smell of instant noodles, and Oki was busy doing something with his back to the door, but he didn't have to think about it to know what he was doing. I really don't know what Xiao Mao's expression would be if he saw his grandfather appear in front of others.

Oki reacted to Ikki's arrival when he heard the sound of the door of the research institute opening, and ran to the inner room of the research institute in a panic with a bunch of things.

Anyway, I'm almost used to it, and Ikki and Leo Lu didn't say anything, so they pretended not to see it, and walked straight inside.

While Dr. Oki was packing up his things, Crimson also came to the institute. However, judging by his unhappy face, Leolu guessed that he was most likely woken up by a phone call from Oki.

After they chatted in the hall for a while, Daki finally finished his things and walked out with a bulge in his pocket.

"Crimson, I've copied all the information in your illustrated book, but it doesn't look like it's as green or green, so you have to work hard!"

Oki said as he handed the illustrated book back to the red with a face full of words that he would not admit defeat.

"Crimson, can I ask you a question?" Ikki said taking the opportunity.

"Well, let's talk about it. Crimson replied with a blank face.

"It seems...... You're helping Dr. Ohki collect information about the elves in the Kanto region, right?" Ikki looked at the illustrated book in Crimson's hand, "How's the progress now?"

"Now, about halfway through......

Da Mu heard the conversation between the two, and he couldn't help but interject.

"Crimson and Teal are both good helpers for me, and these two have helped me a lot!"

As soon as he mentioned this, Da Mu suddenly remembered a very important matter, and hurriedly said to Crimson: "By the way, how is your game now?

Crimson hadn't planned to talk about it, but since Da Mu had brought it up like this, he scratched his head and said proudly, "I won the quartz tournament before, and now I'm training and I'm ready to try to challenge the Four Heavenly Kings!"

When Da Mu heard this result, he laughed and patted his red shoulder: "Hahaha, it's really worthy of the trainer who went out of our Zhenxin Town, and it really lived up to our expectations!"

But Yihui and Leo Lu on the side didn't think so. What Damu said was more like showing off in front of them and making them uncomfortable with sincerity.

But after all, this is a big event worthy of their joy, so Ikki doesn't intend to show displeasure, Leo Lu saw that Ikki was like this, and he didn't bother to make trouble, so he leaned back in his chair quietly and closed his eyes to recuperate.

After enough greetings, Oki finally turned to Kazuki.

"You've already decided, haven't you?"

"Yes, Doctor, I've decided to go to Johto to practice!"

Damu nodded: "Well, that's good. Then you have to pay attention to safety along the way......"

Although Oki said this, he didn't return the modified illustrated book in his pocket to Ikki.

The scene remained silent for a long time, until Oki couldn't help it anymore and glanced at Crimson with a slight apology, who sighed clearly and slowly got up and walked out.

"Dr. Oki, ...... you?"

"Actually, Yihui, there is a very important thing that I have not confirmed with you. ”

Leolu's ears moved, and he opened his glasses. Because of the previous events, he already understood that what Da Mu did was necessary - although the means were a little too radical, but the starting point was at least correct, but before this most inconsequential departure, Da Mu said this, there must be something very important in this.

Leolu saw that Kazuki, who was sitting next to him, behaved unnaturally, so he gently tugged at his clothes.

"Leo Road?"

"Don't be nervous no matter what the situation, listen carefully and observe, it's helpful!"

Anyway, these theories are like chicken ribs for Leolu, who is no longer human, and it is better to teach them to Kazuki.

“…… Well, I'll try. ”

Seeing that he was starting to calm down, Leolu bowed slightly, but instead of leaning back in his chair, he jumped on Ikki's knees.

"Looks like you're ready, so I'll get straight to the point," Oki smiled approvingly, but quickly regained his seriousness, "Before I give you the book, I want to ask you: What does an elf mean to you?"

Damu's words directly made Yihui and Leo Lu speechless.

It's true that they hadn't thought much about this since their trip, and although they had always addressed each other with the meaning of "friend", it didn't seem to be that the case when you think about it.

"Don't you know, I know it's not an easy question. Da Mu pouted and shrugged his shoulders: "I also asked the same question about the children who have the illustrated book, some of them say they are friends, and some say they are partners...... You know, it's a matter of pride to have a bestiary, and it's also a symbol of talent. Those children who have taken the illustrated book have contributed to a greater or lesser extent, and their achievements are inseparable from this issue, so ...... Do you understand what I mean? ”

While Oki was explaining this, Leolu had been observing Kazuki, who had fallen into deep thought. While it is true that they have ignored this issue for a long time, it is an indispensable question when you think about it.

Elves and trainers are two parts of a different division of labor working towards the same goal, and if they don't have enough trust to support them, it's impossible to achieve a goal.

So Leolu cares a lot about Ikki's answer - he, and the fire dinosaurs, what Ikki thinks.

"Ikki, it's almost time for you to give an answer. ”

Oki looked at the time, and had no intention of waiting any longer.

Suddenly, Ikki's movements startled Oki and Leolu.

The boy stood up suddenly, his hands jerked to his waist, and he took all the Poké Balls off his belt.

"Everyone, come out!"

When the red light flashed, the elves of Ikki appeared in the small room.

Lu Lili looked around as if she hadn't woken up, and after making sure that she hadn't eaten, she jumped on Ikki's head and continued to doze off.

The little fire horse rushed to Da Mu at once, pressed the old man under him, and licked his face with his tongue, letting out a burst of wails.

The fire dinosaur turned around and walked back to Ikki, nodded to him lightly, and stood aside without too much movement.

As for Zoroa...... As soon as it came out, it looked around excitedly until it saw Leolu, and with a big jump it pounced on him, rolling on Leolu. But Selia soon came over with a blank face, but actually angry, and forcibly picked up Zoroa from Leolu, not letting go no matter how much it struggled.

Leolu was amused by Selia's jealous behavior, but thanks to her, Leolu was spared the "torment" of such a lively Zoroa.

"Ikki...... What are you going to do? Hurry, hurry up and get the little fire horse to stop!"

Kazuki smiled awkwardly, walked over and patted the little fire horse's body, and it immediately changed the object of friendship, and stuffed its head into Kazuki's arms, with a very tough attitude.

But only in this way can Da Mu finally stand up, but the white coat full of the smell of seasoning bags is not washed hard, I'm afraid I don't want to wear it out again.

Kazuki said innocently, "Didn't you ask me to give an answer, Doctor?"

Da Mu wiped the saliva from his face and said, "But I didn't let you do it to this extent!"

Smiling apologetically at Oki, Kazuki glanced at all the elves in the room.

"That's my answer!"

Ikki said so, but neither Leolu nor Oki understood what he meant.

"Please explain, I don't understand you like this!"

"Hmm...... All right. ”

Kazuki put his right hand into a fist in front of his mouth and pretended to cough, his eyes shining brightly.

"For me, elves are: family. Seeing that Daki hadn't come to his senses, Ikki had no choice but to continue to explain, "There have been distrust and contradictions between us, but happy things are no less than sad things, I think we who have experienced ups and downs in life like this are inseparable families!"

"Hahaha, sure enough, it was right to hurry up and make a picture book for you at that time!"

Oki finally smiled, and Kazuki breathed a sigh of relief as if relieved, looking at the fire dinosaur and Leo Lu beside him.

The fire dinosaur was very happy to hear the news, but the smile was a little scary.

"Good job, Kazuki!" Leo said with his eyes closed.

Leo Lu really didn't expect this kid to be able to give such an answer, to be honest, this is beyond Leolu's standards, and even above Da Mu's standards.

"In that case, the illustrated book will be returned to you, so use it well!"

When Oki handed over the familiar red machine to Ikki, Ikki was as happy as if he had gotten the illustrated book for the first time.

"Well, I'll definitely use it properly!"

At this time, the door was opened very roughly, and Crimson and his Charizard were standing outside the door in a panic, but when they saw the peaceful scene inside the house, he and Charizard were stunned.

"I heard a lot of commotion here and rushed over, so...... What the hell is going on?"

Daki smiled awkwardly and walked over and whispered something to Crimson.

Leolu was also happy that Ikki was able to regain his possession...... Of course, Leolu felt a little happier if Zoroa hadn't stared straight behind his back.

"Okay, Ikki, when are you going to go?"

Oki turned back and asked at Kazuki.

"Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, because there are still some things to deal with, so the date has not been set. ”

"That's right...... Then let me know when you decide to leave, I also happen to have something to do to go to the city, just enough to take you with me. ”

Ikki immediately nodded: "Really? Then I'll trouble you!"

Da Mu shook his head: "It's nothing, it's just a gesture." It's not too early, if you go back late, I think Yukino should be in a hurry, you should go back quickly!

"Hmm!"

So Ikki immediately took the spirit that had just been released back into the ball, but Zoroa said that he would not go back, and Selia would not let it approach Leolu, so he had to be held by Selia.

But just as they were about to say goodbye to Oki and Crimson and go back, the doorbell rang again.

"Hello, is this Dr. Ohki's research institute~"