Time passed swiftly. On this day, Torii was preparing to depart.

  The children did not come to see Torii, unable to bear the impending farewell.

  But Torii knew that when he finally left the next day, they would all come to see him off with tears, as he knew these little ones all too well.

  Morning arrived, the sky clear, without a cloud in sight, a stark contrast to the previous day.

  In the gentle morning light, the children, carrying carefully prepared gifts, arrived at Torii's door, but upon opening it, they found it empty.

  Only a clearly written letter y on the desk.

  Seeing this, the children's hearts tightened, and Rina, holding back tears, stepped forward and picked up the letter Torii had left behind.

  "Everyone, by the time you read this letter, I imagine I've already left. I hope my departure won't cause too much inconvenience for you all. Don't be sad because I'm gone. Although I sometimes find you little brats annoying, I still love the Azure Abode with its cheerful atmosphere.

  Rina, remember not to be naughty anymore. Next time you're bullied by Poochyena, Butterfree might not be able to save you.

  Aki, you're the oldest of the children besides me, and the most sensible. Remember to take good care of your younger siblings.

  Kota, don't be picky about food anymore. After I leave, there won't be anyone to cook special meals for you anymore.

  Shitsu, I know you've always been the most eager to become a Coordinator. Believe me, I'll take Butterfree and stand on that final stage, but if you keep being so pyful, you'll never reach your dream.

  Akaya, you've been by Grandma Oran's side the longest, so you know she's getting old. Remember to make sure everyone doesn't anger her and show more care for Grandma Oran.

  Mumu, you're the youngest of the group, everyone's little sister. Remember to listen to your older siblings. After I leave, there won't be anyone to clean up after you when you get into trouble.

  Finally, Grandma Oran, thank you. Thank you very much. Everyone, please don't worry about me. When I come back again, I'll definitely make the Azure Abode better and bigger, to help you escape your current lives, so you can all have the life you long for, with the right to pursue your dreams! ----Torii"

  The surroundings were quiet, save for Rina's sobs. Soon, the letter passed through each person's hands, and everyone fell silent. At this time, Grandma Oran also arrived. Seeing the children's actions, she knew what had happened, and having experienced many things, she could not help but feel some sadness.

  She did not know how to comfort the children, perhaps letting things take their course was the best outcome.

  Seeing Grandma Oran, Rina threw herself into her arms. Among the children, Rina and Torii had the best retionship, and this departure had the greatest impact on Rina.

  "Grandma, when I grow up, I'm going to bring Torii back." Rina said indistinctly, her face covered in tears.

  Gently stroking Rina, Grandma Oran comforted, "I believe you, Rina, you'll definitely bring Torii back."

  Despite her words, Grandma Oran sighed inwardly.

  *Ah, it's not that easy. I just hope that Torii, that little brat, will be able to put aside his pride and come back here after facing setbacks outside.*

  *It's not that easy to live a fulfilling life in this world as a child.*

  Even for newcomers from well-to-do families who have the official qualifications to register as Trainers with the Pokémon League, approximately one hundred people register each year in one region, but only one-tenth of them successfully collect eight badges to challenge the regional League tournament, and even more Trainers are eliminated in the League tournament.

  Take the Ever Grande Conference in the Hoenn region, for example. Even those who reach the top sixteen cannot say that they can make a living as a Trainer.

  Only those talented Trainers who are highly gifted have the possibility of being valued by major corporations or even the Pokémon League.

  This society values only champions. Only by ascending to the throne of the League champion can there be a corresponding "star effect" for those rge corporations. People often cannot remember who the runner-up is, but they can remember who the champion is.

  If a Trainer wants to make a name for himself, he must challenge the tournament, defeat all opponents, experience the trials of the finals, and ascend to the throne of the champion, only then will he receive the best, most, and most valued attention.

  Torii did not have the resources that others had, and grew up in poverty. Often, such people eventually become Bug Catchers on the roadside. Supporting an orphanage is not as simple as it sounds.

  Without the qualifications to become a Trainer, he could not enjoy the convenience of the Pokémon Center. The things Torii had taken with him were not enough for him to live on for very long.

  Oran sighed for a long time in her heart.

  "We must believe in him," Grandma Oran said to the children.

  Even so, Oran chose to believe in Torii. Otherwise, she would not have allowed Torii, a child without Trainer qualifications, to travel alone. She saw Torii's determination and his intelligence, and decided to support his choice.

  Otherwise, no matter how strong Torii was, Oran would not allow a child without much experience to face the outside world alone.

  "Yeah, I believe Torii will succeed," Rina said, sobbing in Oran's arms.

  The other children also looked out the window with various emotions and nodded vigorously.

  These orphans had lost their families for various reasons. If nothing unexpected happened, they would continue to grow up in poverty. Grandma Oran's savings were also decreasing day by day. If they were lucky, the children might find ordinary jobs in the future and barely make a living, spending the rest of their lives.

  If they were unlucky, they would fall into poverty again.

  Pursuing their lives and dreams was just wishful thinking. For children without any background, what could they rely on to pursue their dreams? A surge of passion?

  Of course, it was also possible for the children to encounter huge turning points and gain significant opportunities, and from then on, their lives would be smooth.

  But what were the odds of such a thing happening in a poor orphanage?

  After all, they could not decide their lives based on an unknown future, so Torii boldly stepped out, not only for himself, but also for the Azure Abode.

  The elderly Grandma Oran alone was no longer enough. He had to shoulder his responsibilities.

  Sometimes Torii would think that this transmigratory experience was truly heartbreaking, but everything would get better. He was not a person to compin about everything and bme others for everything, and he had to work hard to achieve everything.

  That was his character.

  A ray of sunlight emitted by the sun passed through the forest and shone on Torii, who was carrying a backpack, reflecting his resolute face.

  Torii did not know how long the limited supplies in his backpack would support him on his journey, but that was not the main thing.

  No matter how difficult it was, it was all for a better future.