"Are you sure... this is 'cowardly' bug?" Ada looked at the insect Pokémon with half of its head exposed behind the tree in confusion and helplessness.

Ada knew little about Pokémon other than ground-type Pokémon that were not common in Unova.

Cowardly bug looked like a horseshoe crab, with layers of shells on its body, lavender edges, and a grayish-white overall appearance.

Its current appearance was in line with the name of "cowardly bug", hiding behind the tree and looking around from time to time.

However, Ada clearly remembered that not long ago, when she, Guan Liyuan, and Xier had just set up the tent and lit a bonfire to prepare dinner, this cowardly bug was quietly approaching...

Usually when camping begins, the trainer will send the Pokémon out to move around freely or help prepare dinner.

And Cowardly bug was approaching, "bullying" Xiao Dandan's poor eyesight, sometimes throwing stones at him, sometimes stealing the food next to him... constantly testing the edge of death.

After being discovered, it immediately slipped into the woods next to it and hid behind a tree to watch quietly.

"Is it because it's hungry?" Ada asked in confusion, and at the same time she felt a little sympathetic towards the cowardly bug.

"No, the diet of the cowardly bug is very diverse, and it can even feed on weeds and organic waste. The cowardly bug in the forest cannot be troubled by hunger." Guan Liyuan shook his head.

"Then why is it... playing a prank? But the cowardly bug is not a Pokémon that likes to play pranks, right?" Ada asked.

"Normal cowardly bugs have a dual personality of being timid and curious. When they see humans and other Pokémon approaching, they will run away at the first time, but when they see humans or other Pokémon not chasing or even standing still, they will approach them out of curiosity." Guan Liyuan talked about the habits of the cowardly bugs he knew.

Well, it's similar to the silly roe deer...

"But it will definitely not provoke!" Guan Liyuan added.

"I feel... it seems to be full of fighting spirit." Xier interrupted at this time.

Guan Liyuan also tried to get closer, and when the cowardly bug saw this scene, it showed a ferocious look in its triangular eyes and stared at him, but... its body was obviously shaking.

Just when Guan Liyuan felt that the opponent was about to escape in the next second, the cowardly bug suddenly froze for a moment, and then looked at Guan Liyuan absentmindedly.

"Huh? Ayuan, did you say anything to it?" Aida also noticed this change.

Aida has now discovered that Guan Liyuan can sometimes "talk" to Pokémon without making a sound.

"No, I haven't said anything yet..." Guan Liyuan was also shuddered by the look in the cowardly bug's eyes.

After that, the cowardly bug crawled over and rubbed against Guan Liyuan's trouser legs. It seemed to be very good... even admiring.

Guan Liyuan was also confused by this situation. Wild Pokémon directly "surrendered"?

This extremely rare event was encountered by himself?

Wild Pokémon found a trainer with a high affinity with itself, and then took the initiative to follow. This "legend" has been circulating among trainers for a long time, and it does happen in fact. The Mother Earth Ritual and the Dragon Summoning Ritual are means to increase this probability.

However, this situation should not happen to the cowardly bug no matter what, right? Normally, it should run away after Guan Liyuan approaches!

And with the character of the cowardly bug, why... does it feel that Guan Liyuan and itself are very compatible?

[I am not a coward! I am a man who can face the devil! ] Guan Liyuan emphasized in his heart.

At the same time, Guan Liyuan also put his hand on the cowardly bug's head, and sure enough, the other party still did not hide, and successfully established "mind communication".

[Princess, princess! You are the princess who gives me courage! ] The cowardly bug immediately transmitted the fluctuations of his mind.

Guan Liyuan: ...

Is it possible that the "translation" of the mind communication is broken? What princess?

[Who are you calling? ] Guan Liyuan said embarrassedly.

[Princess... You must be a princess! Although the clothes are slightly different, I can recognize... You are the human form of the Jewel Princess! ] The cowardly bug said with certainty.

Guan Liyuan: !!!

Guan Liyuan then realized that this is still a cowardly bug who has seen a stage play?

Indeed, Guan Liyuan appeared in Kaguya-style women's clothing at the Kalos Gorgeous Contest, and from an artistic perspective, it is true that "Kaguya" and "Yingyingying" are both the character of "Jewel Princess"!

On the recorded disc, the theme picture is also "Kaguya" and "Yingyingying", back to back, as if the two sides of "Jewel Princess"...

[No, that's not me, it's "Kaguya", artistically they are two people.] Guan Liyuan emphasized.

Although "Kaguya" is indeed his stage name, artistically "Kaguya" is not "Guan Liyuan".

The cowardly bug obviously cannot understand such a profound human philosophy, but under Guan Liyuan's guidance, he tells his experience.

This cowardly bug was born and raised in the Unova region and has never been to Kalos, but because of an accident, he entered the human city and saw "Jewel Princess" being played on the public screen on the street.

With the habit of eating garbage, the cowardly bug can survive in the city...

At that time, this popular stage play also became its "middle school enlightenment", which made it develop a personality that was inconsistent with its own habits... or even contrary to it!

Because of this internal "conflict", this cowardly bug often does self-testing behavior... The reason

why it just madly provoked Xiao Dandan was because there was a villain "played" by a single-headed dragon in "Jewel Princess", so this "jewel powder" was inspired by the sentiment of "I and evil are irreconcilable".

Of course, this sentiment is always disturbed by the instinct of the cowardly bug...

So now there is this cowardly bug that is constantly testing the edge of death. The instinct makes it unable to brew emotions into courage, but just constantly resists its own instinct, causing its behavior to be more inclined to "seeking death" than true "bravery"...

[Your Highness, I want to follow you, can I? I want to be a warrior among cowardly bugs! ] The cowardly bug said with shining eyes.

[First of all, don't call me Your Highness! I've already told you that, in a philosophical sense, "Princess Kaguya" is not me! 】 Guan Liyuan said unhappily.

【But...】

【No buts! 】

【Then what should I call you? I still think "Princess" is more...】

Before the timid bug finished speaking, Guan Liyuan interrupted him and said, "It's more like calling you 'Lord'!"

Perhaps because the term "Lord" sounded cool, the timid bug quickly got into character and said, "Yes, Lord!"

Guan Liyuan suspected that it had seen other messy stage plays...

"Wait, when did I agree..." Guan Liyuan suddenly realized, how did he become its lord?

This is a timid bug! Is it really suitable for a duel?

However, looking at the other party's eyes, Guan Liyuan is now embarrassed to say something like "I just asked you to call me casually."

Moreover, with the special nature of the timid bug, it is still quite useful in the early stage, and it can even be said to be a quick-to-train Pokémon. In the current situation, it is not impossible to consider...