Since Jirachi no longer needed to fall into its thousand-year slumber, everyone was in high spirits.
They didn't stay on the mountain any longer and began heading back home.
Along the way, Phoebe kept sneaking glances at Victini.
Even though Chen Shi had confidently claimed that Victini was incredibly powerful—
She still wasn't fully convinced.
In the end, she couldn't hold back anymore.
"Chen Shi, why is it said that any Trainer who gets Victini will never lose? What makes it so special?"
Cynthia also turned her gaze toward him.
She was just as curious.
Chen Shi smiled and explained:
"You should know that many Mythical Pokémon have incredible, unique abilities."
"For example, Celebi can travel through time."
"And Jirachi can grant wishes."
"Victini is no exception."
"It can generate infinite energy within its body—and share that energy with anything it touches."
"That's why there's a legend that any Trainer who receives Victini's help will never lose."
"So even though little V just hatched and is still weak, this ability alone makes it extremely valuable to me."
"Vee~!"
Victini lifted its tiny head proudly, raising its three fingers in a V-shape.
Its small fangs peeked out, making it look adorable.
That instantly made everyone laugh.
Cynthia sighed softly.
"You really are lucky… even a Pokémon like Victini ended up with you."
Chen Shi hugged the drowsy Jirachi a little tighter and said meaningfully:
"I've always been lucky."
Cynthia froze for a moment—
Then understood what he meant.
Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she didn't reply.
Beside them, Phoebe's eyes lit up.
"Chen Shi, if Victini is that amazing… can I see its ability?"
Chen Shi had originally wanted to refuse.
Victini had just hatched—and had already used a lot of energy helping Jirachi.
It should be resting.
But then he thought about Rayquaza—
And wanted to confirm whether Victini's power worked on humans too.
So he nodded.
"Alright. Little V, since Phoebe wants to see your ability, give her a bit of your power."
"Vee~!"
Victini straightened up and nodded seriously.
"Wait—no, not me—!"
Phoebe suddenly realized what he meant and shouted.
But it was too late.
Victini was too fast.
Its tiny hand tapped her—
And a surge of energy flowed into her body.
Phoebe trembled.
In an instant, she felt like she had been injected with limitless strength.
Endless energy surged through her veins.
But then—
Something felt wrong.
There was too much.
Way too much.
She couldn't handle it.
At that moment, Phoebe had only one thought—
I'm going to explode!
Chen Shi and Cynthia were just about to ask how she felt—
But before they could even speak—
Phoebe suddenly bolted.
Like a wild Pokémon on the run.
Her speed was unbelievable—like a swarm of Beedrill was chasing her.
"HELP! I'M GONNA EXPLODE!!!"
Her scream echoed as she sprinted off.
Cynthia was stunned.
"W-What just happened…?"
Even Jirachi, who had been dozing in Chen Shi's arms, woke up from the noise.
Rubbing its eyes, it asked sleepily:
"Chen Shi… what's going on?"
Chen Shi scratched his head.
He didn't quite understand either.
But one thing was certain—
Victini's energy could be used by humans.
Otherwise, there was no way Phoebe could run that fast.
That meant—
He no longer had to worry about the Rayquaza situation.
"Little V, you did great!"
"Vee~!"
Victini's ears twitched happily, its little feet swinging in the air.
Clearly—
Chen Shi's praise meant a lot to it.
…
When they returned home—
They found Phoebe collapsed on the sofa, drenched in sweat and panting heavily.
The moment she saw Chen Shi—
She glared at him furiously.
If looks could kill, he'd already be dead.
"Ahem… Phoebe, are you okay?" Chen Shi coughed awkwardly.
"What do you think?!"
"I almost died just now, you know that?!"
She gritted her teeth.
She really had felt like she was going to explode.
If she hadn't run lap after lap to burn off the excess energy—
Who knew what would've happened?
"But you were the one who wanted to see little V's ability. Why are you blaming me now?" Chen Shi shrugged helplessly.
"If you want to blame someone, blame little V."
Victini froze.
It stared at him blankly, full of confusion.
Wait… weren't you the one who told me to give her energy?
Why am I getting blamed now?!
"Do you think I'm stupid?!" Phoebe shouted.
"You were the one who told little V to give me energy! And now you're blaming it?!"
Victini nodded vigorously.
Exactly! This is Chen Shi's fault, not mine!
"Really?" Chen Shi laughed awkwardly.
"You must've misheard. I never said that."
"…"
Phoebe took a deep breath.
She was about to explode from anger this time.
He caused all of this—
And now he was denying it?!
And even trying to shift the blame?!
The more she thought about it, the more wronged she felt.
Her lips trembled as she puffed her cheeks.
"I'm not talking to you anymore!"
"I'm going home!"
"I'm telling Grandpa and Grandma that you bullied me!"
Chen Shi: "…"
"Is that really necessary…? Why are you reporting to your grandparents now?"
"Of course it is!"
"I'm going to tell them to beat you up!"
"Alright, alright, my fault, okay? I apologize!"
"Waaah—you call that an apology?! It sounds like I forced you! I'm going home! I'm telling Grandpa and Grandma!"
"…"
Seeing her on the verge of tears, Chen Shi sighed toward the sky.
"Alright, stop acting. Just tell me what you want."
Phoebe immediately stood up, glaring at him.
"What do you mean acting? Are you saying I have an ulterior motive?!"
"Am I that kind of person?!"
Chen Shi's face remained expressionless.
"Are you going to say it or not? If not, I'm going upstairs. Then you'll get nothing."
Phoebe coughed awkwardly.
"If… if you lend me little V for two days, I'll forgive you."
"And I won't let my grandparents beat you."
Chen Shi: "…"
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