After dinner, despite their reluctance, everyone had to part ways for a while. Takeru first took Yui, Ui, and Rikka back to the apartment. Ebina expressed her wish to stay at the villa overnight with Hinata and the others.
After sending the three home and bidding them farewell, Takeru created a clone to go to the hotel and handle the checkout procedures. His main body directly used Yin magic, Gate, to return to the villa.
Compared to Monster Island, the villa wasn't far from the apartment. Since he had left a magic marker to enhance his perception, Takeru could easily teleport using the Yin magic, Gate.
As the sky darkened, Takeru simply manifested a Griffon magical beast. Then, with the excited Renge and somewhat fearful Kazuho, they flew towards their village.
Using magic to conceal themselves and under the cover of night, they were inconspicuous.
Soon, with the Griffon's high speed, they arrived at a small village. Though dark, Takeru's Observation Haki allowed him to perceive the village's layout clearly.
The village's facilities and communications seemed somewhat backward, but the scenery was very beautiful.
Takeru found a spot for the Griffon to land.
"Kazuho, Renge, where is your house?" It was Takeru's first time here, so naturally he didn't know.
"That way, then right at the second intersection, and straight ahead for a bit!" Compared to the still-nervous Kazuho, Renge quickly gave directions.
"I see, I understand." Hearing Renge's directions, Takeru signaled the Griffon to proceed… this time, running on the road without flying.
Though in the countryside, there were streetlights. While the Griffon ran, they encountered a patrolling police officer at night. Seeing his shocked look, Takeru directly cast a Genjutsu on him, making him forget their presence.
"Which way now?" After a while, Takeru asked again.
"The house over there is mine!" Looking around, Renge pointed directly at a house.
"Got it."
Arriving at the house, Takeru lightly jumped off the Griffon's back, then helped Renge down, along with the still-dazed Kazuho.
"Thank you, Master!" After getting down, Renge gratefully said to Takeru.
"It's nothing. Next Saturday, I'll come to pick you up on time. Be prepared!" Bending slightly, Takeru smiled and patted Renge's head.
"I understand!" Hearing Takeru, Renge nodded excitedly.
"Oh, this is for you." Suddenly remembering something, Takeru took out three bottles of MooMoo Milk and gave them to Renge. Each bottle contained one liter.
"Um, Takeru, we can't accept this..." Seeing the milk, though not rare for Takeru, Kazuho knew it was precious.
"This is for Renge. The milk contains special mana that can strengthen the body. Training under me is tough, so Renge needs to work hard. Real training starts next week!" Hearing Kazuho, Takeru lightly shook his head.
"Yes, I'll work hard!" Hearing Takeru, Renge said with full determination.
"Good. I'll head back now. Goodbye, Kazuho-san, Renge." Saying this, Takeru didn't give them a chance to persuade him to stay. He used Gate and disappeared.
Watching him leave quickly and seeing the leftover milk, Kazuho felt somewhat relieved that Takeru had finally accepted their gift. But compared to this functional, delicious milk, their gift seemed too ordinary.
However, seeing Takeru's affection for Renge during this meeting, Kazuho thought of her junior, the village shop's owner… Kagayama Kaede. Thinking this, she felt completely at ease leaving Renge with Takeru.
Then, Kazuho and Renge walked home with the MooMoo Milk.
"We're home." Upon returning, Kazuho and Renge called out softly.
"Onee-chan, Renge, you're so late!" Hearing them, Miyauchi Hikage came out and complained. Luckily, she had mooched two meals at the Koshigaya house today, or she'd have been starving.
"Ah, something came up." Hearing Hikage's complaint, Kazuho said apologetically.
"Today, we rode Hakuto and a Griffon and ate lots of delicious food!" Looking at Hikage, Renge said happily.
"Hakuto? Griffon? Delicious food?!" Though unsure what they experienced, Hikage instinctively felt their day was fulfilling and enjoyable. This made her scratch her head in frustration…
'If not for Onee-chan, I could have gone too!'
"Huh? Is this my gift?" Suddenly, seeing the milk in their hands, Hikage asked curiously.
"Wait, this was given to Renge. It's very important. You can't sneak a drink." Noticing Hikage's gaze, Kazuho quickly said.
"It's just milk. Onee-chan, you're overreacting!" Seeing Kazuho's nervous look, Hikage felt she was making a big deal.
"Anyway, if you want milk, I'll buy some tomorrow. But you absolutely cannot touch this. It's very important for Renge." Hearing her, Kazuho emphasized again.
"Huh? So this looks like milk but is actually something special?" Seeing Kazuho repeatedly emphasize made Hikage even more curious.
"Uh..." Hearing Hikage pierce the milk's secret, Kazuho was speechless.
"It's okay. Here, this one's for you." Seeing Hikage's excitement, Renge lightly shook her head and directly gave Hikage a bottle of MooMoo Milk.
"Ah, Renge, thank you!" Seeing Renge's gesture, Hikage quickly took the milk and hugged her.
Seeing Renge's serious gaze, Kazuho lightly sighed.
"One bottle is too much. Drink just one glass tomorrow." Seeing this, Kazuho said seriously.
Then she emphasized to Hikage again that this was valuable and shouldn't be wasted...
Besides Hikage, Renge also planned to share the remaining milk with her village friends. Renge knew Takeru gave it to her, but how she used it was up to her… Takeru wouldn't question it.
…
Naturally unaware of what happened later, Takeru returned home to find everyone gathered and playing.
"Onii-chan, can you make another Vulpix? I want one too!" Seeing Takeru return, Miu excitedly came over.
"Master, I want one too!" Hinata and the others also looked at Takeru expectantly.
"We'll see later. My mana isn't very sufficient right now." Hearing them, Takeru lightly shook his head.
"Huh? Is that so?" Hearing Takeru, Miu nodded lightly.
"But I can add another Chansey and Miltank." Looking at the two Pokémon beside him, Takeru took out his last remaining materials. After manifestation, his reserve mana was completely depleted, though he still had a few thousand mana left.
"Takeru-sama, do you need mana replenishment?" After Takeru finished manifesting the two Pokémon, Rem and Ram came to his side and asked.
"Yes, let's go outside." Hearing their question, Takeru directly nodded.
"Onii-chan, I'll help too!" Felt also directly said.
"Okay." Facing her kindness, Takeru didn't refuse.
Miu and the others looked at Takeru and the others curiously, unsure what mana replenishment entailed.
Then, everyone moved to the garden. Though the garden lights weren't bright, under Takeru's Lighting spell, it soon became as bright as day.
"Alright." Looking at everyone, Takeru directly said.
"Betty will go first." Looking at everyone, Beatrice stepped forward first.
Miu and the others curiously looked at Beatrice, who appeared younger than them. They had heard Beatrice was a spirit, born far earlier than they could imagine.