Absol wasn't offended by Ash and J's conversation. As a Pokémon, it understood the law of the jungle. And it was clear that someone was planning to harm Ash, so Ash retaliated.
As if explaining to Absol, Ash scratched his Poochyena's belly and said helplessly, "This is the trouble with being rich—there's always someone trying to kidnap me, so I have to hire a ruthless person as my bodyguard."
"Woo" (Human troubles, huh?)
"Yeah, Meowth. What an annoying bunch. Thankfully, they're finally dealt with."
"Pika!" (And Ash's so-called relatives are scary!)
"Woof!" (Next time, I'll just bite their butts!)
(Too dirty!)
"Chansey!" (Stinky dog! Get away from Papa Ash, he's mine!)
Seeing how well Ash got along with his Pokémon, Absol smiled and quietly lay down next to Ash.
Ash, with Meowth's translation, chatted with his Pokémon, threw frisbees for Poochyena to play with, and fed Zigzagoon some freshly picked berries. Absol thought this feeling wasn't bad.
As they spent their time peacefully, Ash's Communicator rang.
"What's up?"
"Boss...? Many villagers don't believe us. Officer Jenny came, but it's no use. Do we need to use force?"
"Forget it. If they don't believe us, it's none of our business. Go back with Officer Jenny."
"Woo."
Seeing Absol stand up, Ash knew what it was going to do without Meowth translating.
"Continue letting them misunderstand? Honestly, if you show up, they'll definitely blame you."
"Woo" (Even so, at least I can warn them.)
After deciding, Absol left because saving people was urgent. What Absol didn't know was that after Meowth translated Absol's words, it said something to Ash.
"Meow: What an idiot..."
"Pika." (So silly.)
"Indeed. But it's because they're fools that I like them so much. Don't you think Absol is admirable like that?"
As Ash said this, he turned to look at the Communicator. Various Professors were chatting in the Communicator.
"Haha! I knew it! Absol only appear when they foresee disaster! People's previous views were wrong!"
"But there's no helping it. That's the result of hearsay and exaggeration. Back then, people were afraid of Absol and didn't dare to approach them."
"True... It's normal to be scared because of the legends."
Seeing the Professors chattering away, Ash said speechlessly, "Professors, what we should be doing now is clearing Absol's name!"
"Oh, oh, oh! Right! We'll immediately prepare a thesis for discussion and co-author an article! That should be okay, right?"
Reminded by Ash, the Professors realized what they had to do. Ash said helplessly, "Professor Oak, it's useless to talk to me about this. Never mind, I'll go check on Absol first..."
"Hey, wait a minute, Ash! At least leave Meowth here to help us."
"No! My Meowth is on vacation!"
Saying this, Ash picked up Meowth with one hand and left. Professor Oak watched as Ash, with Meowth in his left arm, Chansey in his right, Pikachu standing on his shoulder, and Poochyena and Zigzagoon following him, said speechlessly, "Um, Ash has really trained well..."
"Now, let's talk about how to publish the fact that Absol don't bring disaster."
"That's right!"
While the Professors were discussing what Ash had said, things were as Ash expected on Absol's end. When Absol appeared, the villagers immediately shouted "Disaster Pokémon!" and prepared to run away. However, some braver villagers picked up weapons, ready to drive away the Disaster Pokémon.
Looking at these villagers and comparing them to the previous Ash, Absol sighed helplessly.
Just then, a voice slowly came.
"Elesa, do you know? I see a bunch of idiots here—idiots who don't distinguish between right and wrong and say that the benefactor who saved their lives is the culprit who brought the disaster."
Hearing this voice, Absol was stunned because that voice belonged to Ash.
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