Elves: Angler's Rainy Day Team

Chapter 959, Investigator
It was the tenth day of staying in the Orange Islands and it was drizzling.

Fine drizzle fell, and the raindrops hit the window glass, making a slight "tick-tick" sound, which was quite comfortable to listen to.

Yu Hai stood quietly in front of the window, looking at the hazy rain outside through the glass covered with a layer of light water vapor.

He originally thought that he would be able to set out on his return journey the next day, back to a familiar place and the little guys he hadn't seen for a long time. He couldn't wait to go back and improve the elves' potential.

Who would have thought that the sun had just shone a few rays of light through the clouds, and he had just stretched himself and gotten up from the warm bed when he heard a gentle knock on the door.

When he opened the door, he saw Du's tall figure blocking the door. Du was wearing casual clothes today. After last night's rest, he was much more energetic. With a gentle smile on his face, he warmly invited Yu Hai to have breakfast together, and specifically emphasized that there were some important things that needed to be discussed.

Yu Hai frowned slightly, feeling helpless. He could only hurriedly pack up and follow Du's footsteps, staying in the Alliance headquarters. He didn't even dare to let Gengar out casually, for fear of causing unnecessary trouble.

After a moment, he followed Du towards the cafeteria, feeling somewhat curious about what the staff meals at the Alliance headquarters looked like.

The two walked side by side through the long corridor, their footsteps echoing in the empty corridor. On the walls on both sides of the corridor were hung portraits of important events in the history of the alliance and outstanding figures, telling the glorious past of this huge organization.

Arriving at the cafeteria, it was already bustling with activity. The alluring aroma of a variety of breakfast spread throughout the hall. The scorching aroma of fried eggs, the malty fragrance of bread, and the rich fragrance of milk intertwined, stimulating everyone's olfactory nerves.

Ukai and Du randomly picked some breakfast from the dazzling array of food on the table, each holding their plate, and looked for a suitable seat in the huge cafeteria.

Finally, they found an empty seat in a deserted corner and slowly sat down. Du gently put down his plate, picked up the spoon, scooped a spoonful of porridge into his mouth, and asked Yu Hai nonchalantly: "Ahai, what are your plans next? Are you going back?"

Yu Hai shrugged helplessly. He had nothing to do now except to improve the elves' potential. He planned to spend time with the elves. A faint smile appeared on his face and he said, "Nothing. I plan to go back to the Orange Islands to rest and fish. This time is a good time to accompany the elves."

At this moment, the tranquil beaches, clear waters, and shimmering waves of the Orange Islands emerged in his mind, and his heart was full of anticipation.

When Du heard this, he couldn't help but secretly complain in his heart. As the regional champion of the alliance, he was overwhelmed by mountains of affairs every day. He was so busy that he had no time to rest. He was like a tireless working machine, and there was always endless things to deal with.

Looking at the leisurely guy in front of him, who was so relaxed and at ease, he suddenly had a crooked idea. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a malicious smile, and he asked half-jokingly and half-seriously: "How about you come and help me?"

When he said this, there was a hint of expectation in his eyes. The Rockets had become more and more restless recently, and he needed to expand his manpower to fight against the Rockets who were frequently causing trouble.

"Help you do things?" Yu Hai secretly complained in his heart, and his mind couldn't help but emerge with the spirit of Du who disregarded danger and worked hard, and always went into the dangerous places of the Rocket Team.

He thought silently in his heart that he didn't want to be in such a dangerous situation. He wanted to enjoy a peaceful life more. He shook his head slightly. He wouldn't do that. He hadn't lived enough.

"Yes, become an investigator of the Alliance, fight crime, and destroy the dangerous plans of criminal groups." Du said it with emotion, as if he was describing a thrilling adventure blockbuster.

As he spoke, he put down the spoon in his hand, his eyes flashing with excitement. Special operations, deep behind enemy lines, decapitation tactics, seven ins and seven outs... those were all very exciting and meaningful things!
His voice unconsciously rose a few degrees, attracting curious glances from the people around him, who didn't understand why Du Guanjun was so excited.

"Ahem, sorry, I still have to go fishing, so I don't have time." Yu Hai rejected Du without hesitation, his tone firm and decisive.

He picked up the cup in front of him and took a sip of milk, trying to hide his inner panic. Although he was now back to the time before liberation and all the rare resources he once had were gone, he definitely did not want to do such a dangerous job.

If a young person who has just started out and has not experienced much of the world had heard Du's passionate description, he would probably have been so excited that he would have bowed down without hesitation.

Next, join the investigator system and go undercover in underground organizations such as Team Rocket with great ambition, embarking on a thrilling adventure.

"Ah Hai, with your strength, now is a good opportunity to make great achievements. You really shouldn't waste your time like this. Instead, you should do something truly meaningful."

Du frowned slightly, looking at Yu Hai sincerely and eagerly, trying to impress Yu Hai with these words. At this time, people were coming and going in the cafeteria, and the noisy sounds around seemed to have quieted down a lot. They were listening quietly to the movements here.

Seeing that his grand narrative just now had no effect and Yu Hai remained unmoved, Du sighed helplessly and could only play the emotional card.

He leaned forward slightly, lowered his voice, and solemnly recounted how cruel and vicious the criminals were. He described the victims' painful expressions and the shocking scenes at the crime scenes, speaking of the dark side of the world, trying to arouse Yu Hai's deep sense of justice.

However, all this did not move Yu Hai much. He lowered his head slightly, and a faint bitter smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

He has long been struggling in society and has been severely "beaten". He knows all too well the cruelty and helplessness of the adult world.

He was not involved in the extravagant life, but was blamed for the global warming. There were always people who wanted to put the blame on ordinary people like them. He didn't want to take the blame, so no matter what Du said at this moment, he was determined to refuse.

"Do you still want to go to the Champion's Treasury?" Watami Yukai still looked calm and unmoved, but he felt a little anxious.

Suddenly, he remembered the look of joy that Yu Hai had on his face when he came out of the treasure house yesterday, and his eyes lit up instantly.

He didn't understand what use that pile of scrap was to Yu Hai, nor did he want to explore the other party's secrets. Anyway, it was an equal exchange with the alliance, and everyone was happy about it.

He immediately thought of a way to persuade the other party. He stared into Yu Hai's eyes, as if trying to find the answer from Yu Hai's eyes.

"Can I still get in? I have nothing to exchange." When Yu Hai heard the words "Champion's Treasury", surprise suddenly appeared on his originally calm face.

He thought to himself that if he could really get into the treasury, he could even give the elves those precious stone fragments as candy beans, which would definitely be of great help to their growth.

"Of course you can. Your contribution in Odomare has earned you the opportunity to enter the treasury, hasn't it?" Du raised his chin slightly. His meaning was clear enough. If you want to step into the champion treasury again, you can, but the prerequisite is to help the alliance.

"This...how much contribution do I have to make to be able to get in again?" Yu Hai frowned slightly, with a hint of hesitation in his eyes.

Recalling the terrible tsunami he experienced in Odomare, he still felt a lingering fear. The surging waves and the terrifying scene of swallowing everything made him really not want to go through another life-threatening adventure.

"As long as you complete the mission, entering the Champion's Treasury will be easy, right? After becoming an investigator, you'll have more opportunities to make meritorious contributions than simply being one of the Four Heavenly Kings." Du crossed his arms in front of his chest and continued to persuade him.

The words were full of temptation for Yu Hai. He really didn't want to see such an outstanding young trainer return to the Orange Islands to fish every day and gradually become decadent.

In Du's opinion, fishing is something that the elderly like to do when they have nothing to do. It is just a meaningless activity to kill time and is simply not a proper job.

In his opinion, it is understandable for the elderly to do these things, but since they are young and energetic, they should sacrifice their lives and shed their blood for justice and to maintain world peace, and bravely face those dark forces.

"But it's very dangerous." Yu Hai spread his hands helplessly. Being an undercover agent in Team Rocket was something that made his scalp tingle just thinking about it. It was really too dangerous.

He felt that he didn't need to work so hard now. He just wanted to live a peaceful life and watch his elves grow up slowly. He would be satisfied.

"If it's not dangerous, how can you be called an investigator? We are trainers fighting on the front line!" Du raised his chin slightly, with a fiery look in his eyes. He raised his hand and pressed Yu Hai's shoulder hard, explaining solemnly.

By this time, the noise in the cafeteria had gradually faded away. His eyes were filled with pride and a sense of mission for his profession. "The reason why the citizens of the Alliance can live and work in peace and tranquility is because of a group of people like this who silently carry the burden behind the scenes. They are all heroes."

Du Zhen is very optimistic about the young man Yu Hai. During the time he has been in contact with Yu Hai, he found that Yu Hai has a calm and decisive character, an extremely intelligent mind, acts with a degree of sophistication beyond his age, and knows how to cherish his life.

In Du's opinion, such a trait is really rare for an investigator.

This kind of person is much better as an investigator than those hot-blooded young men who act on impulse.

At least, people like Yu Hai have a much higher survival rate when performing missions than those hot-blooded teenagers.

After all, passion alone is far from enough in the fight against the forces of darkness; wisdom and composure are also essential. Moreover, in Wataru's mind, being an investigator is far more promising than simply being one of the Four Heavenly Kings. He himself rose through the ranks as an investigator, accumulating rich experience step by step.

After becoming one of the Four Heavenly Kings, he finally ascended to the throne of champion in the Kanto region through unremitting efforts and outstanding performance, but he never mentioned his family background of the Dragon Taming Clan.

This struggle is an extremely glorious journey in his heart, and he also hopes that Yu Hai can embark on this road full of challenges and opportunities.

“This…” Yu Hai widened his eyes slightly, and suddenly felt like he was being tricked.

At this moment, with justice before him and patriotism behind him, he didn't know how to refuse.

If I really refused, I would probably be labeled a "deserter" and become a coward in everyone's eyes.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but secretly groan. He shouldn't have come to this breakfast. He saw many people looking at him from the corner of his eye...

At the same time, many people around were attracted by Du's unconsciously raised voice and looked in their direction. They obviously heard the conversation between the two.

Yu Hai felt a little awkward, as if he was in the spotlight and felt uncomfortable all over.

"Okay, okay, I'll join." Yu Hai sighed helplessly, looking speechless. He had clearly been planning to go back and lie down comfortably to fish, but how did he end up in such a situation inexplicably?

He couldn't help but wonder in his heart, is it really that he has no free time?

Or was it obvious from the very beginning that Du was trying to secretly drag him into this?
"Haha, I was right about you!" Du smiled with satisfaction and patted Yu Hai on the shoulder. "Come with me later to report in and get the investigator's equipment and the accommodation that will be arranged for you."

“When there are no missions, everyone lives in the Silver Mountains. The environment here is quiet and peaceful, which is very suitable for trainers to raise Pokémon. There is also a training ground for Elite Four trainers. The facilities are very complete…” Wataru said, describing his future work and living environment with great enthusiasm.

"Um..." Yu Hai hesitated for a moment before asking, "After I become an investigator, will I still have the status of a Heavenly King reserve in the Orange Islands? Will I still get paid?"

In fact, he didn't care much about those so-called advanced training grounds. Even on Citrus Island, he could still use the League's training grounds.

Perhaps the training facilities at the league headquarters are more advanced, but none of that matters to him. All he can think about is whether he can get both salaries.

"Don't worry, the Orange Alliance and the Kanto Alliance don't interfere with each other, so there won't be any conflicts between their work, and your salary will be deposited into your bank account on time," Du shook his head slightly with a smile on his face, as if he had completely seen through Yu Hai.

This guy is the type who won't act until he sees a tangible benefit; he absolutely won't do it unless there's a real reward or some perk to be gained.

However, in Du's view, this is not a big problem. After all, in the alliance's philosophy, those who make corresponding contributions should be rewarded accordingly. This is the foundation for the alliance to stand firm and develop steadily in the long term. Salary is just a basic benefit.

If even the most basic fairness and justice cannot be guaranteed, and it becomes corrupt and rotten, how can it have the confidence to fight against those underground organizations hidden in the dark?

"That's good. I will never coexist with evil! Du Guanjun, just give me any missions you have. I promise to do my best and complete them with all my might!" Yu Hai was unusually serious. As he spoke, he suddenly straightened his back, his eyes filled with determination to be irreconcilable with the forces of evil.

However, anyone with a discerning eye can see that a lazy guy like him could never really risk everything.

Everyone knew that once he sensed something was wrong, he would slip away as fast as he could, rather than foolishly risk his life. After all, he had seen through many things and wouldn't easily put himself in danger.

"Haha, great!" Du was very pleased to hear Yu Hai's words; he always liked to hear such enthusiastic statements. After the two finished breakfast, he led Yu Hai to the equipment department.

Upon arriving at the equipment department, one finds a spacious and bright area where various pieces of equipment are neatly displayed on shelves, gleaming with a metallic sheen.

Du led Yu Hai to the staff in charge to apply for investigator equipment and credentials for Yu Hai. The staff warmly received them and quickly completed the relevant procedures.

Yu Hai received the brand-new equipment and credentials, a sense of novelty rising in his heart. Next was the arrangement of accommodations. Each investigator had their own single dormitory room. As a Champion Trainer, the treatment given by the League was naturally not bad.

The room was simply yet comfortably furnished. Sunlight streamed through the windows onto the wooden floor, casting a soft warmth. He glanced around and was fairly satisfied.

Unable to leave for the time being, he had to stay at the Alliance headquarters. After returning to his private room, he first familiarized himself with the surroundings. The room was filled with a faint, refreshing scent, which made him feel very comfortable.

He immediately released the elves, let them eat breakfast, and then headed to the League's training grounds with a sense of anticipation.

Stepping into the training ground, he was instantly stunned by what he saw. He discovered that the training ground was not only free to use, but for investigators like them, it was merely the most basic perk.

A wide variety of professional training equipment is neatly arranged, exuding a brand-new feel. Compared to training in the wild, the conditions here are far superior, and the results speak for themselves.

The training room here simulates various environments. As soon as you enter, you can feel a strong sense of gravity. This is the gravity environment training ground, which allows people to truly feel the effects of gravity.

Further ahead lies a scorching training room, where waves of heat wash over you. This is a high-temperature lava environment specially designed for Fire-type Pokémon, with lava constantly surging beneath your feet, radiating a chilling heat.

Not far away, there was a special training room. A faint energy fluctuation permeated the room, which could suppress the release of superpowers. This was the training room for suppressing superpowers.

There is also a tall fighting arena with a floor made of special materials and various fighting training equipment placed around it.

As you venture deeper, you'll sense a sinister atmosphere. This is an environment teeming with ghostly energy, filled with a chilling mist. Ghostly figures can be faintly seen appearing and disappearing within the mist, sending shivers down your spine.

On the other side, in an environment filled with electrical energy, yellow sparks flashed intermittently in the air, making crackling sounds, and powerful electrical bursts could occur at any moment.

Seeing these bizarre and varied training rooms, Yu Hai couldn't help but gasp in amazement, secretly marveling at what true extravagance was all about.

In the past, training simply relied on gravity. To find a training ground with specific properties, we had to go to great lengths to utilize the natural environment.

Faced with such a luxurious training room, he couldn't contain his excitement. He released several Pokémon, including a Poliwrath, from their Poké Balls and let them do rehabilitation training in this environment. As soon as the Poliwrath came out, it jumped around happily, as if it could also feel the unique humid and warm atmosphere here.

The medical technology here is top-notch. Stepping into the medical area of ​​the alliance headquarters, the walls are as white as snow, and various advanced medical equipment are arranged in an orderly manner.

The injuries suffered by Pokémon in the Elite Four tournament can be healed more quickly here. Professional medical staff, with their superb medical skills and advanced equipment, take meticulous care of each injured Pokémon, alleviating their pain and helping them recover as soon as possible.

Seeing this, Yu Hai felt that staying here wasn't so bad, but there was one thing that made him a little worried: the disguised spirit couldn't be released easily. There were too many people around, and it wouldn't be good if it caused unnecessary trouble.

It just so happens that Du knows his elf is injured. Considering this situation, he probably won't be assigned any tasks until his elf recovers. Du is happy to have some free time and can use this time to spend with his elves.

And so, he lived a comfortable life at the league headquarters, shuttling between the canteen, training ground and medical area every day.

In the cafeteria, he savored the various delicacies provided by the League and enjoyed a leisurely meal. In the training ground, he accompanied the Pokémon during their rehabilitation training, watching them gradually regain their former vitality. The training of the other Pokémon was also kept up.

The plan to enhance the potential of Pokémon such as Poliwrath was also quietly underway. In the special place of the League headquarters, even if the stone tablet fragments were taken out, no one would come to inquire about them.

Trainers who appear here are basically all trustworthy League Trainers who have undergone rigorous screening.

Otherwise, they wouldn't be allowed to linger here at all. This isn't a place that ordinary trainers can come and go as they please; it represents the core and power of the League and bears the heavy responsibility of maintaining world peace and tranquility.

(End of this chapter)