You are not allowed to be a Pokémon Trainer!

Chapter 298 The most terrifying thing is that it only charms Pokémon (4.6k)

Although the process was a little bumpy, Millerton's unexpected "easygoing" nature did ease the tense atmosphere in the lab quite a bit.

Seeing that the initial contact had stabilized, Ye Ci stepped forward and asked, "Xia Chi, shall we continue?"

Xia Chi nodded, his gaze returning to the towering time machine. "Well, this time, let's try connecting to a point in the past."

With the experience of the first success, the entire launch process was carried out more smoothly and skillfully, with each step seamlessly connected.

Even when Dr. Fautu pressed the bright red start button again, his fingers were much steadyer.

Those who were prepared closed their eyes, dodging the expected flash of light once again.

At the same time, Xia Chi's waveguide power has also quietly spread out.

Unlike the violent and chaotic energy sensed last time, the waveguide reaction coming from inside the machine this time was significantly gentler, and there was only one of them.

What surprised Xia Chi even more was that the energy frequency and shape characteristics of this waveguide gave off a strange sense of familiarity.
The hum of the machine gradually subsided, and the hatch slid open again.

When the interior view became clear, Xia Chi couldn't help but be slightly taken aback.

It's actually a wing-shaped generator?

Moreover, it was a Winged Beast whose personality was completely unlike the brutal description in the encyclopedia; it even seemed somewhat gentle.
It looked around at its surroundings with a somewhat blank expression, showing no intention of attacking.

After looking around, he finally fixed his gaze on Xia Chi in the crowd. His scarlet eyes were filled with confusion, as if he was trying to make out something.

"Tini~"

Before Xia Chi could signal Miaoha to stay alert, the air around him rippled, and Victini's petite figure suddenly appeared out of thin air.

It seemed to sense something, let out a cheerful chirp, and flew towards the flapping-winged bird without hesitation.

Is it an elf that Victini knows?

That shouldn't be the case. Zhenyifa is a paradoxical species. Theoretically, Victini only knows her own sister Fa.
wrong!

Xia Chi suddenly remembered something. Could it be that the Winged Hair he encountered when he traveled back to the ancient world to help Fa Jie "revert to her ancestral form"?
He looked up and met Zhenyi's gaze, only to see that its eyes had changed from initial confusion and bewilderment to a shy expression mixed with disbelief and a hint of surprise.

Really it!

A strange feeling of reunion across a long period of time stirred up different thoughts in Xia Chi's heart, and he hurriedly went to greet him.

At this moment, Victini had already affectionately snuggled up to this ancient friend whom it had only met a few times, seemingly expressing its welcome in its own way.

Zhenyifa did not reject Bictini's closeness, but its gaze never left Xiachi.

Seeing Xia Chi approach, Zhen Yifa felt a complex mix of bittersweet emotions welling up inside him.

Distant memories flooded my mind like a tide.

That day, that wonderful encounter with the future world, became a fleeting but beautiful memory that it could never forget for a long, long time to come.

Seeing that Xia Chi seemed to be exactly the same as he remembered, Zhenyi took the initiative to greet him softly.

"Ooh."

[After all these years, you're still the same as before, unchanged.]

Hearing Zhenyi's somewhat melancholic sigh, Xia Chi softened her gaze and chuckled softly, "But in my memory, it was only half a year ago when I met you."

Zhenyi was taken aback. Half a year ago?
"Ooh."

But almost ten years have passed here.

"Perhaps this time machine is meant to transport you here from ten years in the future. That's not bad, actually."

Xia Chi explained, then his tone became more relaxed as he joked, "It's not ten years ago, so we need to get to know each other again."

Zhenyi also revealed a knowing smile.

What would it be like if I were the version of myself from ten years ago, someone who had never met Xia Chi, came to this world for the first time?
They'll probably make a huge fuss and cause all sorts of trouble, only to be mercilessly subdued by that powerful Evil Phantom.
"so"

Xia Chi asked a question that had been buried in her heart for a long time: "On the day my Dream Fairy evolved, did you go to that lake?"

Zhenyi's body stiffened almost imperceptibly. After a moment's hesitation, it finally nodded honestly: "Woo-yo~"

Yes, I went. The cookies you left were delicious.

Xia Chi was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, then a gentle smile appeared on his face.

He didn't question Zhenyi about why he didn't see him one last time, but simply said softly, "It's good that it's delicious. Don't worry, you'll get to eat even more in the future."

Zhenyi was stunned.

The implication of Xia Chi's words was all too clear. At that moment, a layer of glistening mist quickly filled his scarlet eyes, and all his guard and world-weariness melted away.

The promise made by that lake ten years ago that could not be fulfilled—will it finally be realized in another way after a long span of time?
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Watching Xia Chi and the winged creature from the past chat so naturally and familiarly, Xin Li couldn't help but cross her arms and marvel.

"Even after transmigrating to the ancient world, Xia Chi's irresistible charm hasn't been idle at all."

She playfully nudged the strange tree beside her with her elbow and teased in a low voice, "You'd better watch out if the person you like is so charming, little strange tree~"

Qishu's cheeks flushed instantly. She didn't refute the first part of the statement, but instead muttered softly with a vacant look in her eyes, "It's okay, they're all Pokémon, right?"

Xin Li gave her a meaningful look, a playful smile curving her lips, and chuckled softly, "So that's the scariest part!"

Strange Tree: "."

"Are you talking bad about me again?"

While the two were talking quietly, Xia Chi had already returned with the winged bird.

"That's great. Let me introduce it to you all."

He stepped aside to let Zhenyifa behind him pass, saying, "This is a friend I met when I accidentally traveled to the ancient world before. I never expected to meet him again here."

Then, he turned to Zhenyifa and introduced it, saying, "You've met Pengpeng and Miaoha. The other companions aren't available to come out right now. These humans are all very nice people. Living in this era, you'll meet more and more humans in the future, so don't be afraid."

Xia Chi's gaze finally settled on the metal lizard lying on the ground, seemingly having given up on life and just waiting to be fed a sandwich. He smiled helplessly and said, "As for this guy... well, you can get to know him later."

After introducing the Winged Wing, there were no more Pokémon to be placed.

Before the third time travel began, Dr. Futu seemed to suddenly remember something and asked, "Advisor Xia Chi, speaking of which, don't you think these two times are too coincidental?"

Xia Chi pondered for a moment and said, "You mean, Zhenyi Fa, and this guy?"

He kicked the tin lizard at his feet and continued, "What are the odds of those two appearing from the time machine?"

“That’s right,” Dr. Orin continued, her brow furrowing slightly. “From the distant past to the endless future, the river of time is vast and boundless. Even if specific spacetime anchors exist, but…”

She didn't finish her sentence, but everyone present understood what Dr. Orin meant.

The world is so vast, and time and space are so numerous, that Xia Chi was able to "salvage" the Zhenyi Hairpin that he had once encountered from among countless possibilities.

The probability is far more slim than finding a needle in a haystack; it's almost a miracle.

Xia Chi had naturally thought about this question as well, and the answer might be hidden in the setting of the Zhu Zi game itself.

He pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps it's because of the power of 'belief'?" Belief?

Everyone was startled.

Is it really that mystical?

Xia Chi shrugged and said, "Although this is just my guess, I think there is perhaps no more reasonable explanation than this for the time being."

In the DLC for the game, after the protagonist subdues Talebagos, he encounters Dr. Fortu from another timeline.

It's more accurate to say that stories don't happen by chance.

Xia Chi prefers to believe that it is some kind of strong belief or bond that connects beings in different times and spaces, ultimately linking them together through the power of Talebagos.

Perhaps this is what it means to be like this: a bird that you only met once, yet remembers deeply.

So what about Millerton, whom you "tamed" with two sandwiches?

Xia Chi glanced down at Millerton, who had calmed down considerably and was curled up at her feet like a cat, and a question arose in her mind.

What kind of unknown "belief" connection exists between it and itself?
The answer to this question will probably only be revealed in the future.

In the subsequent time machine startups, the experimental team adhered to the principle of alternating between the past and the future.

However, there were no more surprises like Millerton or Zhenyifa.

The creatures inside the cabin were all ordinary paradoxical sprites such as Iron Poison Moth, Iron Warrior, Ground Wing, and Roaring Tail.

Even the more unusual and paradoxical spirits like the "Three Ancient Beasts" or the "Three Future Swordsmen" have not reappeared.

Zhenyi, who had already established trust with Xia Chi, served as a good bridge for communication.

Using its own identity as a member of the paradoxical race, it patiently explained the current situation to its fellow countrymen who were new to the place and filled with confusion and wariness.

Most of them, of course, haven't changed their fierce and violent nature yet. They only calm down and accept reality after being physically persuaded by Meowha or other kind-hearted elves.

However, there are a few that can be communicated with, such as Iron Bag or Crawling Wing, which are more docile.

In short, while there were no surprises, there were also no scary moments.

Nearly two hours passed in the blink of an eye. The time machine was activated nine times, and the number of spirits sent from the past or future reached seventeen.

The number of Pokémon that are teleported in each time is not fixed. The most they ever sent was four noisy Roaring Tail Pokémon crammed into the teleportation pod.

They appeared still playfully fighting, making it hard to imagine what they were doing in that other world before they were transported here.

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"The stored Taijing energy is only enough to support the last spacetime connection."

Before the tenth activation, Dr. Orin checked the energy on the control terminal and said, "To activate it again next time, we need to wait at least a week for the energy to recover naturally and complete a new round of conversion."

Upon hearing this, Dr. Futu looked at Yeci and asked, "President, will you come in person next time it's activated?"

Ye Ci gently rubbed his temples and shook his head, saying, "I'm afraid it will be difficult to have such free time again. Besides, it's not realistic for me to be present for every experiment that starts the time machine."

Dr. Orin's face showed obvious concern: "That's exactly what I'm worried about. What if the next Pokémon we summon is an extremely ferocious one that is far beyond our ability to deal with? With the existing security forces and routine procedures of the research institute, I'm afraid it will be difficult to control the situation."

Ye Ci pondered for a moment, his gaze sweeping over everyone present before finally settling on Qingmu.

Everyone else has their own area of ​​responsibility, and the time and energy costs of frequently traveling to and from the distant Padiya Pit are too high.

By all accounts, former Heavenly King Aoki, who was stationed in Jinhui Town, was the most suitable candidate.

Ye Ci then asked, "Aoki, could you take primary responsibility for on-site security and Spirit control during the subsequent routine activation of the time machine?"

Aoki immediately gave a helpless, pressured smile: "President, it's not that I'm unwilling, it's just that I'm not very confident either."

These seventeen paradoxical elves vary in strength, but they are all top-tier fighters.

For example, Ironneck and Ironthorn, which were the first to hunt Milton, are conservatively estimated to have gym-level strength.

What if next time I summon a formidable character like a Sky-Piercing Flame or a Fierce Drummer?
Ye Ci fell silent for a moment, clearly having figured out the reason behind it.

Just as the atmosphere became slightly tense, Xia Chi suddenly spoke up: "I might be able to think of a way to deal with this matter."

Yeci turned to look at him in surprise and asked, "Aren't you going to the Unova region next month to participate in the Attribute Expert Tournament? Where do you have any extra time?"

Xia Chi shrugged and said, "I don't have it, but someone might."

Ye Ci frowned slightly in thought.

She knew very well that a trainer who could be competent for this "guardian" job needed to be at least at the Elite Four level.

Only then can they work together with Aoki to effectively suppress any powerful paradoxical spirits that might appear. Or, to put it another way, they can delay the researchers' safe evacuation.

However, only Elite Four level trainers who meet the strength requirements and have the time to permanently reside in Zone Zero are truly capable.
She couldn't think of anything at the moment.

Xia Chi didn't keep them in suspense and revealed the answer with a smile: "I think Professor Oak might be interested in this 'part-time job.' After the last Taijinghua press conference, he privately expressed to me his strong interest in Paradox Pokémon research."

A look of surprise flashed in Ye Ci's eyes. "Professor Oak? If it's him, there's absolutely no problem."

Just kidding, this is a living fossil who started another "Kanto Dynasty" after the legendary battle master Mastedt retired, winning all kinds of championships and being known as the "strongest champion in Kanto history"!

His strength is unfathomable; with him in charge, any unexpected situation can be dealt with.

Xia Chi smiled and said, "After we go up there, I'll contact Professor Oak to ask about his intentions."

Ye Ci felt a great weight lifted from his heart and nodded.

Everyone's attention returned to the time machine, awaiting the start of the tenth and final time travel of this experimental phase.

Dr. Futu took a deep breath and pressed the start button again.

However, the machine's reaction this time was completely different from the previous nine times!
Its humming suddenly became unusually heavy, and even the entire base of the machine began to tremble slightly.

Inside those massive energy transmission pipes, the flowing light of the crystalline crystals became extremely dazzling and unstable, as if it might overload at any moment.

Xia Chi activated his waveguide power almost the instant the anomaly occurred.

The next second, his expression suddenly changed!
A powerful, surging energy wave, brimming with primal wildness, was gushing out from the machine's core.

Its strength even far exceeds that of the original two extremely aggressive Iron Thorns and Iron Neck!
Xia Chi said in a deep voice, "Qi Shu, immediately organize all researchers to evacuate, quickly!"

Qi Shu, who had absolute trust in Xia Chi's judgment, turned around immediately without hesitation.

In a solemn tone, he directed the still somewhat dazed researchers: "Everyone, evacuate immediately according to the emergency plan! Get out of this room quickly!"

The researchers then realized what was happening, and the group quickly and orderly rushed to the emergency exit.

Yeci, Xinli, and Aoki instantly went into high alert, their respective ace Pokémon protecting them, their eyes fixed on the violently shaking, blazing teleportation pod.

Amidst a suffocating hum of energy and blinding brilliance, the "guest" summoned for the tenth time finally revealed its true form.

The hatch slowly slid open, revealing the legendary paradoxical Pokémon that corresponds to Milton and symbolizes the ancient past—

Therefore, Leighton!
(End of this chapter)