Saturo:"Damn… one day before a holiday too."
A/N:"(….)"
Saturo:"Why the hell are you so listless, homie?""If we threw you into a pool right now, you'd probably float instantly because your mind is completely empty."
A vein started popping on the author's forehead.A/N:"For some reason, I keep fighting some unknown person—or entity—in my dreams recently…"
"??"
(A little hint.)
Saturo:"Oh… then why not just wake up?"
A/N:"I have insomnia, homie."."A single dream is a treasure to me."
Saturo:"Then why not wake up and go back to sleep immediately?"
A/N:"Are you actively trying to rage bait me?"
Saturo suddenly changed his tone.
A thick fake beard appeared on his face while he wore a balding cap like some retired philosopher.
Saturo:"What is the meaning of rage bait?""And if rage bait is your power… then what are you without it?"
A/N:"Just die…"
Continue—
The day for Saturo to finally leave had arrived.
Cynthia was trying her absolute best not to cry out loud.So instead, she crossed her arms and coolly said:
Cynthia:
"Don't embarrass yourself without me around." Meanwhile, inside her thoughts—
Cynthia's Thoughts:
"Did I look cool?" "Of course I did."
"Wait—stop thinking. STOP THINKING." "There's literally someone here who can hear my thoughts.""…Wait.""Can't I use that as a weapon against him?" ."I'm a genius, aren't I?"
Saturo simply stared at her before grinning ear to ear like a demon who had just discovered human suffering.
Then, directly inside her mind through telepathy—
Saturo's Voice:"Don't worry."
"You still have the potential to become my servant after the bet.""I already have an entire list prepared for you."
Cynthia instantly froze.
Cynthia's Thoughts: "You bas—"
Saturo continued mercilessly.
Saturo's Voice: "I'll even prepare a custom outfit for you." "Then we'll go to amusement parks, restaurants, and theme parks." "You'll become my prey."
(To clarify before someone says something stupid: the "outfit" part is them insulting and teasing each other—not flirting. They are literally nine.)
Escanor let out a tired sigh.
Escanor: "They're at it again…"
Only a minute ago, Oriana and Escanor had been sobbing while hugging each other dramatically, saying they didn't want to part ways. But the moment Saturo and Cynthia started arguing again, both Pokémon immediately lost the emotional mood.
Oriana:
"…Yeah, never mind. They'll survive."
Nurse Joy had also personally come to see Saturo off. Mostly because half of her workload was finally leaving town.
Unfortunately for her, the other 49% was still staying behind for another year.
Nurse Joy:"Finally… peace."
Cynthia:"Oi."
Nurse Joy: muttering in her breath about "…Half peace." or something about "..1 more year"
Before leaving, Saturo also went to speak with Officer Jenny about his internship plans and received her approval and signatures.
After that, he spent some time talking with Cynthia's grandmother about the future.
Even though the old woman clearly didn't want the white-haired troublemaker leaving town so early…
In the end, she still respected his decision.
P
He finally got his pokeballs and then
Gently poked Ace, Rem and Escanor on their heads.after explaing the whole situation.ll