Chapter 1492 The Hidden Mural

In the pitch-black cave, the firelight flickered slightly.

What was originally just an ordinary cave has now revealed a layer of exquisite murals due to the appearance of light.

"I never expected there would be a foothold on the rock face, and even a hidden tunnel."

That's completely unexpected.

Rukia looked around at the ancient ruins in surprise.

"This is a case of the blind spot being right under the lamp."

Lin Jing nodded as well.

This area is actually above the cave entrance they originally came in from, and there's even a layer of protruding rocks blocking it.

Given the already dim environment, one would never discover that there is a hidden paradise here without knowing it.

It's likely that they even considered the possibility of using Pokémon to climb up, so there weren't any mechanisms or rope ladders or anything like that.

If it weren't for the fact that the little corgi seemed to have discovered something from the puzzle earlier...

They really don't care about that position.

However, this mural...

Lin Jing's gaze swept up and down the rock walls of the tunnel.

On it, various line-carved figures and a square-looking creature that appears to be a Pokémon are depicting something.

"It seems to be saying... this Pokémon was a big bad guy, and then other humans and Pokémon teamed up to defeat it?"

Yuanzi looked at the strange little figures on the ground and made guesses.

"And it should be..."

Lin Jing was about to continue speaking when she paused slightly.

Considering the square yet somewhat familiar mural above, and some of his own guesses, he decided not to say anything.

However, the carefree Yuanzi didn't care about that.

"Hey?! Lin Jing, do you know?"

What is it? What is it?!

"Say it already!"

"It's nothing, it's probably just like what you said, Sonoko."

Lin Jing didn't reply. If it really was what she was thinking, it was better not to let anyone know.

"Wang Wang!"

However, Lin Jing was clearly not very interested, but she found that the corgis here were very keen on solving the mystery.

Seeing it dart inside with its short legs, Xiaolan hurriedly followed.

"Conan! Don't wander around in places like this!"

"Really, this little guy is always like this."

Xiaolan, you too! Who knows if this place has the same traps as before!

Sonoko quickly followed, with Rukia close behind.

Only Lin Jing, her big dog, and Langlang were left hanging behind.

"Luca? (Aren't you coming with us?)"

Lucario glanced at his own plush toy-loving friend.

You were clearly worried it was something like that, yet you let them go in like that?

Lin Jing then stretched out her finger and gently brushed it across the square painting on the mural, which had small dots on its face.

"If it's really the one I'm thinking of, none of them can open it."

Don't forget, the guy we encountered last time was only out by accident.

However, he didn't expect that the task Dr. Oda Birch had asked him to complete would be found so soon after he set sail.

When did he get this kind of luck...?

Because of Lin Jing's movement, Lucario's position was slightly ahead of his.

The next moment, this furry lover pounced on his big wolf, hanging on its body.

He pinched the big wolf's fluffy cheeks with both hands, a wicked smile on his face.

"Also, could you please stop spying on my thoughts?"

Although I don't mind, it just feels a bit strange that you keep saying it like that.

Lucario who likes to peep will be punished!

As she spoke, Lin Jing buried her head in Lucario's shoulder.

After a wave of top-notch lung-clearing, the furry lover on its back was already rolling its head back and forth like a cat that had been inhaling too much catnip.

Lucario, however, remained expressionless.

Just as the other pounced, it lifted it up by its paws to prevent the creature on its back from falling off.

"Luca... (Just take a drag whenever you want. It's been so long, can't you change this habit of always finding an excuse to take a drag...)"

Suck~~~ha~~~

Lin Jing took a deep breath, slowly exhaled, and then, with a rosy complexion, rubbed her face against Lucario's fluffy wolf head.

"Oh, I'm used to it."

I feel like something's missing if I just start petting them without finding a reason.

"Woof... (So the reason you're not in a hurry at all is just to take a cuddle with this furry thing right now...)"

Arcanine glanced sideways at Lucario, which hadn't yet unleashed its Mega Evolution, and at the plush toy that was completely stuck to it.

It asked why this guy hasn't undoed his Mega Evolution yet.

So this was all for this moment.

"What does it matter... anyway, nothing else is happening."

Lucario usually doesn't want to Mega Evolve, so it's a shame if it doesn't let me absorb all the energy before turning back.

Although Lin Jing felt a little guilty, she still refuted him righteously.

"Luca. (Just don't exhaust yourself; if you can't hold on any longer, break it off quickly.)"

It's fortunate that it barely fought, otherwise it wouldn't have been able to sustain itself for so long...

Lucario glanced at the plush toy that was sticking to him, but didn't say anything to tell him to cancel it quickly.

After all, even without the waveguide, it knew that this guy could only hold on for as long as he could in his current state.

"Don't worry, don't worry, I'll definitely stop if I feel something's wrong!"

Lin Jing playfully rubbed against her handsome, fluffy dog, her face filled with satisfaction.

Although I was woken up early today, I feel like I got a great deal!

"Woof~ (Hmph~)"

Seemingly unable to bear the sight of this furry lover cuddling with Lucario, the big dog let out a low growl, trying to assert its presence.

The plush toy enthusiast, who immediately understood the other person's thoughts, quickly spoke up to comfort them.

"Alright, Arcanine, I know you're not in a good mood because you didn't bang... catch those two guys this time."

How about this? When we get to the next town, we can ask Miss Officer Jenny what troubles or cases she has, and we can volunteer to help solve them!

"It'll just be the two of us then, how about that?"

Lin Jing's words made the big dog, who had just turned its head to the side, quickly turn its head back, though its face still showed suspicion.

"Woof? (Really?)"

I feel like this guy is oversimplifying things. Why would the police ask them for help with a case?

"It really is true."

Yes, I do know a little bit about it; the police station occasionally issues things like bounty posters.

Sometimes, due to special circumstances, if a specific Pokémon is needed, I will ask certain trainers for help.

So there will definitely be something you can do then!

Lin Jing seemed to see through the big dog's hesitation and quickly explained.

"Awoo~ (That's more like it~)"

The big dog's tone became cheerful again.

Even the fluffy tail that Lin Jing liked the most swayed behind it.

Lin Jing, who witnessed all of this, also breathed a sigh of relief.

Thankfully, it was resolved before my big dog got angry.

But... even if he really did find it, how would he find it...?

Thinking about the future, Lin Jing became somewhat conflicted.

Although what I said before was true.

However, the later part about seeking help from trainers who have the corresponding Pokémon... the police station certainly doesn't lack Growlithe, and as for the bounty...

Who knows if it's even in that town?

Besides, without scent to track it, even my own big dog wouldn't be able to find it.

If there were scent tracking... the police station's own Growlithe would have found it long ago...

So, all things considered, even if it were truly about helping the police station, taking into account functional differences, the most suitable option might actually be...

Lin Jing glanced silently at the big wolf that seemed to be in a very good mood, and suppressed what she was thinking.

That's something you can't say.

If I told my own dog, it would get even angrier.

Hmm, I suddenly think that would be really fun!

Suddenly, Lucario's teasing wave icon popped into Lin Jing's head, making her face turn black.

"You're almost there! I've already praised you."

Don't let Arcanine cause trouble.

Okay, I'm not as bored as you.

However, if you secretly ask me for help and your senior finds out, be careful—your senior might be even angrier.

【knew!

And another thing! I already told you to stop spying on me!

Lin Jing's grip on Lucario's chest seemed to tighten even more, clearly showing her anger at having her thoughts exposed once again.