You are not allowed to be a Pokémon Trainer!

Chapter 311 Little Chrysanthemum: Gadria, are you trying to steal your best friend's boyfriend? (5.2k)

Life is sometimes so strange.

Xia Chi saw Xiao Ju'er the moment he entered the hotel lobby.

This supermodel, hailed as a "shining beauty," is even more stunning in person than in the heavily edited photos on those giant posters.

What surprised him slightly was the woman next to Xiaoju'er.

A flawless, doll-like face, fluffy blonde hair, an indifferent demeanor, and eyes with a languid, sleepy look...
It's Cattleya.

Having lived in this world for over four years, Xia Chi could naturally recognize the champions and Elite Four members of the various leagues—the iconic figures at the top of the trainer hierarchy—at a glance.

But what is she doing here?

Almost the instant Xia Chi's gaze fell upon Cattleya, as if by telepathy, the "Super Queen," who seemed forever immersed in her own world, also suddenly raised her eyes and met his gaze.

Yes. Superpowered individuals possess far more acute senses than normal people, a fact that Xia Chi himself is well aware of.

Reasonable!

But why did he walk towards me after we made eye contact?

Is it the "makes eye contact and that's the signal that the battle has started" system?

Despite her inner doubts, Xia Chi still went to greet her.

I might have been able to pretend I didn't see them before, but now that they're clearly coming straight at me, it would be too rude to just walk away.

Xiao Ju'er, who was whispering with Gadriya, immediately noticed her companion's movements. Following Gadriya's gaze, she naturally saw Xia Chi as well.

A look of surprise appeared on her beautiful face, and she walked over with elegant steps.

“Queen Catharia, Master Kamizley, I never expected to meet you two here.”

Xia Chi maintained a proper distance and greeted him in a calm tone.

Since these were the two ladies meeting formally for the first time, and both seemed to have a rather aloof demeanor, he did not show excessive enthusiasm, but simply maintained basic politeness.

Meowha and Latias beside them nodded slightly in greeting, maintaining proper etiquette.

"It's quite a coincidence; we just exchanged messages not long ago."

The tall and slender Xiao Ju'er looked at Xia Chi and gave him a gentle smile. "Have you had lunch yet? If you don't mind, would you like to join us?"

Without boasting, despite not holding any official league position or title, Xia Chi's reputation and influence in the trainer world are in no way inferior to the two before him, and in some aspects even surpass them.

Therefore, he was not flattered by the invitation from the "shining beauty," but rather felt it was somewhat sudden.

"Lunch is unnecessary; I've already eaten."

Xia Chi politely declined, while glancing curiously at Cattleya, who still looked languid beside her.

Even though she was the one who came to him, he now acted like a bystander.

Unexpectedly, the Heavenly King of the Union, whose temperament was even more aloof and unpredictable than Xiao Ju'er's, suddenly spoke up: "Let's go together, I want to talk to you."

Xia Chi frowned slightly.

Cattleya's words sounded so direct, almost like a command, that they weren't very pleasant to hear.

So it all comes down to status and position. If it were an ordinary trainer, they would have fawned over Caitlia long ago after hearing her say that.

Just as he was about to refuse, Cattleya seemed to read his mind and added casually, "As payment for taking up your time, I can teach you a more efficient meditation method."

Xia Chi had the words "But I refuse" on the tip of her tongue, but she swallowed them back down.

For a "super queen" who, at the tender age of ten, once razed an entire villa to the ground due to a loss of control over her powers.

It would be a simple matter to instruct Xia Chi, a self-taught "superpower novice," on how to hone his mental strength more efficiently.

As for improving meditation efficiency, even the omnipotent Tongzi Ge might not be able to do it.

The reason is simple: all the functions of the system are designed to serve the sprites.

Being able to learn meditation and awaken superpowers is already considered exploiting a bug, so naturally there's no way to improve through the system.

Xia Chi has long been deeply aware of the many benefits of meditation.

The fact that it significantly enhances mental strength and improves control over wave power alone is enough to make him very interested.

Therefore, this was a condition that Xia Chi couldn't refuse.

He immediately put on a smile and said, "It is my honor to have lunch with two beautiful and powerful ladies."

So what if the tone was a little off? What's wrong with me, a grown man, not being able to handle it?
Xiao Ju'er was also stunned for a moment when she saw Xia Chi's expression change so quickly. Her expression seemed to mean "I want to say something, but I'm too embarrassed to say it because I'm not very familiar with Xia Chi."

She ultimately swallowed her complaints and simply nodded gracefully: "That's great."

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The two wealthy women naturally dined at the upscale Elf Restaurant.

The private room was almost the same size as the apartment Xia Chi used to rent, and the environment was private and luxurious.

There are more than enough elves to accommodate three people.

Although Xia Chi repeatedly emphasized that she had already eaten, Xiao Ju'er still ordered a lot of delicious food for Miao Ha and the others.

It seems that the temperamental one is not the Fanba people, but the Hezhong people.
Looking at the sumptuous meal, Xia Chi couldn't help but think to himself.

However, waste is absolutely out of the question.

The team includes Bangilas, a glutton, while Millerton's stomach seems to connect to another dimension.

Give it a sandwich and it will eat it to its heart's content; set out a whole feast and it will clean it up perfectly.

Of course, due to the large number of unfamiliar elves and humans around, Lao Mi behaved quite restrained today.

He only sampled half the food on the table before maintaining a seemingly aloof but actually socially awkward demeanor and pretending to doze off to the side.

As for the main table, Xia Chi hardly touched his knife and fork, mainly sitting with the two ladies, primarily offering companionship.

Both Cattleya and Xiaoju were the kind of ladies who didn't talk while eating or sleeping. They ate slowly and didn't say a word the whole time.

However, the elves got along well at the long table, their chattering making the atmosphere in the private room anything but awkward or dull.

Finally, after finishing the last exquisite dessert, Cattleya gracefully picked up a napkin and gently wiped the corners of her mouth.

She looked up at Xia Chi, and a hint of barely perceptible curiosity flashed in her eyes, which seemed to be perpetually veiled in a thin mist.

"Excuse me."

Cattleya's voice was like a clear spring bathed in moonlight, crisp yet cold: "May I ask how you acquired your superpowers?"

Xia Chi was slightly taken aback.

He originally thought that since this Psychic King, who had a close relationship with Cynthia, had come to him, he would most likely ask about the current situation of the Sinnoh champion or the details of the Hoenn incident.

Unexpectedly, this is what the other party is interested in.

It seems he was just being delusional.

He pondered for a moment, carefully organizing his thoughts: "I'm not entirely sure of the specific reasons, but as far as I can recall, the beginnings of this ability probably occurred some time before or after I met Latias."

The real answer is naturally related to the meditation learning machine provided by the system, but that is his deepest secret.

Even the closest of friends, Meowha and the other companions, were completely unaware.

Faced with a sharp-witted master of superpowers like Gadriya, he could only resort to this vague explanation.

"Latias?"

Cattleya's gaze then shifted to Latias, who was sipping fruit pastries at another long table.

The thin mist in her eyes seemed to dissipate briefly, then returned to normal.

Xia Chi then countered with, "Why do you ask that?"

Cattleya turned her gaze back, her tone still calm and even: "Because according to all records, superpowers have always been innate talents. There has never been a single case in the world that has been proven to be a superpower acquired through 'learning'."

She paused briefly, her misty eyes focusing on Xia Chi again: "You are the first case I know of."

Xia Chi frowned slightly.

Is there such a thing?

People with superpowers are rare in the Pokémon world, so he really has no way of verifying it.

He shrugged, feigning nonchalance, and said, "I don't know either. Maybe I'm just a special case?"

Xiaoju, who had been listening quietly, nodded gently, her fingertips gracefully supporting her chin, and said in her usual cool voice, "Some theories suggest that in ancient times, humans were also a type of Pokémon. Perhaps Xia Chi trained himself as a Pokémon."

This is clearly a criticism of Xia Chi's many "illegal" spirits.

She paused, then added emotionlessly, her stunning face expressionless, "I just don't know if I can catch him with a Poké Ball." Xia Chi: "."

Is it really appropriate for you to discuss this in front of the person involved?

This was obviously a joke, but Xiaoju'er spoke in such a calm tone that it seemed she was seriously considering its feasibility.

This contrast actually makes it kind of cute.

Pulling her wandering thoughts back, Xia Chi pressed on, "So, Miss Cattleya summoned me mainly to confirm this matter?"

He hoped to end this topic, which made him feel somewhat guilty, as soon as possible.

"Not entirely."

Cattleya took an elegant sip of her black tea, the rising steam softening her delicate features.

"The other thing is a request."

She put down her teacup, and the porcelain cup and saucer made a crisp, pleasant clinking sound.

"If you agree, I can not only teach you more efficient meditation methods, but also impart to you all the practical application techniques of superpowers that I currently possess."

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If the title of "strongest trainer" is still debatable, then the title of "strongest psychic" undoubtedly belongs to this doll-like girl in front of us.

Even the original Queen Sabrina couldn't pull off this.

Xia Chikong possesses immense spiritual power accumulated through meditation, making him a superhuman with superhuman strength, capable of "flying bricks with great strength".

However, they do not understand any systematic application methods at all, and cannot even use the most basic telepathy on their own.

Currently, smooth communication with Pokémon is only being maintained thanks to the power of Aura.

To receive personal guidance from this super genius is undoubtedly an offer that is hard to refuse.

Wait a minute, why is it "conditions that cannot be refused" again?
Xia Chi paused for a moment, a warning bell ringing in his mind, and then looked at Cattleya with a hint of suspicion.

He spoke cautiously, not immediately blinded by the promise of benefits: "What is your request? Miss Cattleya, please explain first."

Cattleya seemed to have anticipated his reaction and wasn't surprised. She cut straight to the point: "Do you know anything about Team Plasma?"

Xia Chi's heart skipped a beat, but he remained outwardly calm: "I happened to hear their street speech in Fanba City a few days ago, what's wrong?"

He had a vague guess in his mind.

The fact that Gadriya brought this up at this time suggests that she or the alliance's higher-ups have likely noticed the undercurrents beneath the organization's calm surface.

As expected, Gadriya said directly, "I hope you can assist in the investigation of the Plasma Team."

[Ding~ Battle round 4-2 triggered: Twin Dragons of the Path! Because this battle round is highly related to legendary spirits and regional core events, please carefully consider whether to participate!]

The system notification sounded in my mind suddenly.

It was another classic 4-1 battle round. Before the [Dark Master] was even finished, 4-2 was triggered prematurely.

Brother Tongzi, your traditional skill is truly late but arrives!

Xia Chi thought to himself, "Accept."

Actually, this is just a formality.

Back in Hoenn, he had already obtained a [Light Stone] from a lucky lantern and was recognized by Reshiram.

Getting involved in the impending storm in the Unova region was a destiny he had anticipated and could not avoid.

At the same time, he looked at Cattleya, pondered for a moment, and asked, "Can I know the reason? The Alliance should have no shortage of investigators."

Gadriya gave Xia Chi a meaningful look before explaining, "The dangers of Team Plasma are far more complex than they appear on the surface. I'm sure you've realized this, Xia Chi, haven't you?"

Xia Chi knew there was no point in pretending to be stupid now, so he nodded and chose to be partially honest.

"I know a little about Team Plasma, but I know nothing about their influence in the Unova region."

Xiaojuer chimed in, her tone grave: "The actual situation may be more serious than we initially anticipated. Just a few days ago, we discovered that a vice president of the alliance had been secretly in contact with Quixote, one of the 'Seven Sages,' the highest-ranking officers of the Plasma Team."

"What is even more worrying is that, according to preliminary investigations, there are quite a few mid- to high-level officials within the alliance who are suspected of being infiltrated by Team Plasma's doctrines or who have become its secret followers."

Xia Chi felt a chill run down her spine.

Although he knew that Team Plasma was hiding a huge conspiracy, he did not expect that their influence had already penetrated so deeply into the League.

Even high-ranking officials like the vice president of the alliance have been corrupted?
"I don't know."

Xia Chi asked in bewilderment, "Those who can sit in high-ranking positions in the League were all once elite professional trainers. How could they so easily believe in Team Plasma's doctrine of denying battles and denying their own past?"

Xiaoju took a sip of juice and shook her head helplessly: "It is precisely because they have worked hard but ultimately failed to reach the ideal peak of 'champion,' 'king,' or 'master' that they are more likely to feel empty and wavering when they encounter bottlenecks or setbacks in their careers."

"Under the constant erosion of Team Plasma's highly inflammatory doctrines, it's easy for negative thoughts to arise that 'past efforts were meaningless,' and then..."

"And then gradually slide into the extreme view that 'Pokémon battles are inherently flawed, and Pokémon should be born with absolute freedom'?"

Xia Chi picked up the conversation and stated the obvious conclusion.

Xiaoju nodded solemnly: "Not only that. According to the latest intelligence shared by Interpol, the vast majority of the huge 'donations' that the Plasma Team has raised from believers around the world over the years have flowed through extremely secretive channels, ultimately ending up in their headquarters somewhere, a secret laboratory with extremely high security. This is what we are most worried about right now."

laboratory.
Xia Chi immediately thought of Dr. Akromar, the mad scientist from the plasma team, and the two important research projects he had interfered with—

The resurrection and modernization of the ancient insect god Genesect, and the creation of the "Gene Wedge," a key item used to control Kyurem.

The final destination of these enormous funds is probably related to this.

Xia Chi pondered for a moment and asked, "So, does the Alliance have any ideas about Team Plasma's next move?"

Xiaoju shook her head: "The most unsettling thing is that there are no clues at all."

She paused, then suddenly looked at Xia Chi and added, "Moreover, you came to United States at this time."

Xia Chi: "."

No, you have to consider the occasion when telling corny jokes, Sister Xiaoju!
Do you really think I'm a jinx?

Little Chrysanthemum seemed to realize the ambiguity in her words and quickly explained, "What I mean is, you always give people the feeling that you can keenly sense that a storm is coming, just like the humanoid 'Absol' who can foresee disasters."

One brings disaster, the other warns of disaster; they are not the same thing.

At least it sounds much better now.

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"I understand."

Xia Chi took a deep breath and made a decision: "So, is there anything I need to do?"

This statement undoubtedly signifies that the request from Cattleya has been accepted.

He was already recognized as the "White Hero" by Reshiram, and with the help of the Commander's turn in battle, taking on another bounty for Gadria was a piece of cake.

"Information we intercepted from the monitored vice president indicates that in about a month, all senior officers and core followers of the Plasma Team will travel to a secret location to participate in a ceremony called the 'Coronation of the King'."

Cattleya said, "I hope you can come with me to infiltrate and investigate."

"no problem."

Xia Chi readily agreed. This did not conflict with his own schedule and goals.

Cattleya nodded slightly, and then said, "As for this month, I will travel with you."

Xia Chi looked at her in shock, almost doubting that he had misheard.

Cattleya tilted her head, a slightly naive gesture that appeared on her cool face, creating a peculiar and endearing contrast: "What, is it not allowed?"

Xiaoju nodded to the side, and began her signature rant with a blank expression: "Got it, while my best friend is away, I'll steal her boyfriend."

Xia Chi: "."

No, what is this?

Gadriya remained calm, completely ignoring Xiaoju'er's fabricated and teasing remarks.

He simply looked at Xia Chi and said, "Weren't I going to teach you how to use your superpowers?"

Xia Chi understood.

The cultivation of superpowers is so mysterious that there is indeed no need to record the experience in writing.

As for having more people on his journey, it's not a big deal for him.

Thinking of this, Xia Chi nodded and said, "Alright, then please take good care of me during this time, Miss Gadria."

Xiaoju'er's吐槽 (tu cao, meaning to roast or criticize) spirit was clearly still burning brightly. She took a sip of juice and added quietly, "Yeah, we don't hide it from anyone anymore."

(End of this chapter)