He knows Pokémon better than me.

"A few days ago, Miss Mani from Mugan Town came to discuss the wool order for the next quarter, right?"

"Uncle Pierre gave you two tickets to the marine show in Battleground Town, right?"

"A rock band came to stay yesterday, but they've been unable to perform properly because they're missing a drummer. They're looking for a suitable drummer, right?"

Ash let the Shellder and Dracovish practice their moves on the side, while he listened to Mr. Mime recount in detail the events concerning the castle over the past few days.

Undoubtedly, Mr. Mime has maxed out his social skills, establishing friendly relationships with many people in Galar and leading to numerous side quests.

"However, the castle hasn't made much profit these past few days, has it?"

The Mr. Mime is holding a phone, playing a voice message, and spreading its hands.

After all, 95% of the castle's income comes from Lucario, who has been studying ancient green-washing techniques these days and has no time to knit sweaters.

"Uh, let's not knit sweaters for now."

Ash thought for a moment and took out the Wing Ball he had just acquired.

Isn't this more valuable than a handmade sweater?!
"I'll go see Uncle Pierre tomorrow and see what price I can get for this."

With a gentle toss, it flies a hundred meters, especially in the Galar region where Pokémon battles are wildly popular. He had a feeling that the Wing Ball would fetch a high price!
However, there aren't many Winged Balls left in the castle now, even considering those brought from the Greenland region.

Xiao Zhi turned his head to look at the tracks of the CNC machine tool next to him—

No problem. As long as there are raw materials, Lucario can be mass-produced in no time.

"Then I'll have to make time to go to the second mine."

He stroked his chin, reviewed the map, and realized it was on the way. Heading north from the second mine would lead to Waterport Town, where he could take Crab for some Max Soup.

Then continue north to Nail, Mary's hometown.

"So, all things considered, I'll be quite busy from now on?"

When the Mr. Mime handed him a cell phone, the screen displayed electronic documents and contracts that required his signature.

Xiaozhi: "."

You're such a pro, cousin!

Glancing at the ground beneath him, Shaymi, who had been surrounded and questioned by a group of Sinnoh people, had now turned back into a grass hedgehog, curled up asleep beside his trouser leg, looking like his little brain was overloaded.

Looking at the travel luggage that hadn't been packed yet, Xiao Zhi sighed and hugged Shaymin in his arms.

"Never mind, I'll just clean it up tomorrow."

He strode towards his cabin, and when he arrived at his room, he found that his bed had already been occupied by Pikachu and Bear.

The image of the electric mouse and the pink teddy bear sleeping soundly together is, surprisingly, quite heartwarming.

"hehe."

Xiao Zhi chuckled dryly and carefully got into bed, barely managing to sleep in the corner so as not to wake the two guys.

Shemi curled up like a futon, lying on his stomach.

Although his situation seemed rather bleak, he was home after all, and the feeling of being "bullied" by his own Pokémon gave him a strange sense of comfort.

Soon after, Ash also fell fast asleep.

As night deepened, the castle ranch grew quiet, leaving only the Mr. Mime still burning the midnight oil in the next room, planning the castle's future development at his desk.

"cowry!"

"Bear drink.!!"

Outside, Flame Ace and Bear Apprentice were still training at night. In the darkness, the two looked at each other and appreciated each other.

While continuing to practice kicking the ball, he also kept punching the air, putting in even more effort.

Outside the castle, Sirfetch'd stood upright at the entrance, holding a green onion upright, eyes closed in meditation, like a statue. Occasionally, some wild Pokémon would appear, and even a passing "bully" Tengu would try to climb over the wall to investigate.

“Gah!!”

However, with a dignified shout from Cong Youbing, the bully was instantly driven back.

Of course, compared to the relatively quiet watchtower castle, the eastern part of the wilderness is not so safe tonight—

In the darkness, Gengar emerged from Gardevoir's path and began walking home, its steps unsteady and faltering, like a drunkard.

"Gengga"

Gengar, its ears drooping, weakly supported its back and let out a sigh.

really weird.

Normally, it can fire thirteen garbage shots in one night, let alone three!
The Gardevoir just now was a bit too strong. Was it because it was in the northeast direction?

Its tongue lick and hell stab have barely been used before it can only grit its teeth and endure.

It's practically impossible to use the phrase "one more time"!
At this moment, it's as if that "bully" Gardevoir used Giga Drain on it. Forget about brute force, it doesn't even have any strength left!

However, the way home is easy to find; just follow the lingering stench of the dusty mountain.

There were no major problems when passing by Lake Minas.

But when it passed Lake Axew, Gengar seemed to be frozen in place and stopped in its tracks.

"Geng Ga?"

Gengar turned its head and looked at the small island in the middle of the lake. Its blood-red eyes gradually widened, and it seemed to be working again!
It immediately floated over, and a very tempting scent wafted from the small island in the lake.

The source is... a ghost dragon?!
"Ruto!!"

Draco quickly spotted the intruder, especially the Gengar's malicious gaze, and immediately let out a defiant growl.

A Pokémon I've never seen before, extremely high level, and with...
There was also the smell of that human neighbor, so Doronbaluto didn't launch an attack immediately.

"Gengga! Gengga!!"

The combination of Ghost and Dragon was an unprecedented experience, which made Gengar's blood boil even more, and it immediately pounced on them with a wild laugh.

Boom!

It was met with Dragapult's powerful tail slam, which struck Gengar in the face, slamming it heavily to the ground.

This Pokémon is at a high level, but it seems to be in very poor condition.

"Gengga!!"

Gengar didn't care about any of that and pounced on it again after getting up.

Whoosh! Whoosh!
During the flight, the chubby little hand pulled, and countless blue-purple will-o'-the-wisps condensed and formed, surrounding Doronbaluto from all directions.

Misfortunes never come singly!

"Ruto!"

Doronbaruto immediately let out a long cry, signaling the several Doronmesia behind him to look over.

Since we need to teach these little dragons some real combat skills, let's use this fat guy as a punching bag!
It twisted and coiled in the air, its lithe, winding body dodging all the will-o'-the-wisps around it.

Dance of Dragons!
Not only did it dodge the attacks, but it also glowed with an amplifying red light, its movements became more agile, and its aura continued to rise.

The next second, Dorambaruto seemed to tear through space and dashed into another dimension. This was the starting move of the Spirit Ambush!

"Gengga!!"

Gengar, completely bewitched by the Gardevoir, immediately used Phantom Strikes and followed suit, disappearing into another dimension. (End of Chapter)