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Fortune teller Zhaonai seemed to have recovered some spirit quickly. Her trembling fingers pointed at Arthur, her eyes filled with fear and warning. Her voice trembled, but her words revealed an unyielding determination. Hoarsely, she said, "You... you must not come here again... he has set his sights on you... he has already linked with your soul... you... you don't know how dangerous you are..."
Arthur was completely puzzled. He didn't understand what the Fortune teller was talking about or what it meant. He looked around but didn't see anything unusual. He felt bewildered, unsure if there was an important message hidden in the Fortune teller's words.
Matsumoto seems to have sensed the abnormality of Fortune teller, gently holding her hand and trying to calm her down: "Zhaonai, calm down. Arthur is a detective, he's here to help us. Don't talk nonsense like this."
However, Fortune teller seems to be driven by some kind of fear, her emotions becoming more and more agitated. She seemed to be going crazy, constantly roaring: "I've been running away for a lifetime... a lifetime... I don't want... don't want to fall here... don't want to fall into your hands... you... you go quickly... go quickly..." Her words were full of panic and despair, seemingly revealing some unspeakable secret.
Arthur was somewhat confused by the words of Fortune teller Zhaonai. He looked at her in disbelief, trying to understand the hidden meaning behind her anxious words. He decided to ask directly, so he solemnly inquired of Fortune teller, "Zhaonai, what are you really saying? I truly don't understand. If there's something going on, you can just tell me directly. I'm here to investigate and maybe I can help you."
However, Fortune teller seemed unwilling to explain anything. Her eyes were filled with vigilance and pain, her tone cold and almost mocking as she said, "Do you think you can find anything? Fool! Everything has already disappeared. Do you think someone like you can put an end to the misfortune of the past one or two hundred years? Absurd!"
Arthur was somewhat speechless by her words, he knew the Fortune teller must know something, but her current state clearly wasn't suitable for further questioning. He took a deep breath, preparing to attempt communication again, but before he could speak, the Fortune teller suddenly became emotional.
She stopped speaking and began grabbing things nearby, whether it was a broken pottery jar, an old book, or even scraps of cloth, and threw them all at Arthur, shouting, "Go! Leave now! Don't bother me anymore!"
Matsumoto immediately jumped over, standing between Arthur and the Fortune teller, trying to protect Arthur from harm and at the same time attempting to soothe the Fortune teller's emotions. He smiled bitterly and said to Arthur, "Arthur, perhaps now is not the best time to inquire. Let's leave here first."
Although Arthur was unwilling, he also knew that the current situation seemed to leave him with little room for further exploration. He nodded and followed Matsumoto out of the Fortune teller's yard. He turned to look at the tightly closed door of the Fortune teller, and his doubts grew stronger. He knew that this mysterious little town and the Fortune teller must be hiding more secrets unknown to others.
Outside the home of Fortune teller Zhaonai, Matsumoto and Arthur leaned against their car, feeling the cold mist of Lavender Town. Matsumoto looked into the distance and once again revealed his helpless and embarrassed smile. He said, "Sometimes Zhaonai's emotions can be a bit intense, but she's not a bad person. She's just... maybe been through some things that have made her overly sensitive."
Arthur nodded understandingly, then brushed off his clothes to remove the dust. He said, "It's nothing, I encounter many civilians who are not very cooperative when I'm on duty. I can understand."
Later, Arthur took out a box of cigarettes from his pocket, took out two and handed one to Matsumoto. Matsumoto took the cigarette, smiled somewhat gratefully, and accepted this small comfort. He lit the cigarette, took a deep drag, seemingly seeking relaxation and release in the smoke.
Arthur also lit his own cigarette, stood quietly there, looking at the house of the fortune teller, his doubts not diminished by this exchange. He knew that the mystery of Lavender Town was far from over, and the fortune teller Zhaonai seemed to be an important clue to the heart of it all.
He took a deep drag of the cigarette, feeling the stimulation and slight relaxation brought by the tobacco. He knew he had a lot of work to do, many leads to follow. But at least, in this small moment, he could share a bit of peace and rest time with Matsumoto.
As Arthur exhaled a puff of smoke, he turned to Matsumoto and asked, "What did Fortune teller Zhaonai used to do? She seems to understand some strange things."
Matsumoto exhaled a puff of smoke, pondered for a moment, and then replied, "Zhaonai used to work as a medium at the Pokémon Tower, helping trainers and owners communicate with their deceased Pokémon. In this town, trainers who have lost their partners often come to the Pokémon Tower, hoping to once again feel the presence of their beloved Pokémon through Zhaonai's ability."
Arthur listened, a glimmer of understanding in his eyes. He suddenly realized that Fortune teller's unusual behavior might be related to her mediumship abilities. He began to consider whether Fortune teller had somehow sensed something unusual about him, or perhaps had perceived some supernatural events happening in Lavender Town.
He continued to ask, "Do you know why Zhaonai left the Pokémon Tower and chose to live alone?"
Matsumoto shook his head, indicating that he also wasn't very clear, only knowing that many years ago Zhaonai suddenly chose to leave the Pokémon Tower and live alone. He said that this may be related to Zhaonai's personal experience, but no one knows the specific details.
Arthur nodded, knowing he needed more information to understand the behavior of the fortune teller and her warning. He looked in the direction of the Pokémon Tower, feeling increasingly puzzled.
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