Pokémon: Start with a Mewtwo Invitation.

Chapter 106 It's not that the opponent is weak, but that I am too strong.

3 PM.

As expected, under Nott's guidance, the ship successfully arrived at the port of Kurenai City.

Xia Mu and Sonia recalled their Pokémon ahead of time, preparing to disembark.

It must be said that, unlike the ports of Yuujima City and Crimson City, Natsuki and Sonia could feel the difference just by getting close to them. The most important thing was the shock brought by the land city.

Unlike islands, the sheer scale of the vast expanse of land and sky, which seems to stretch as far as the eye can see, has a much greater impact.

The Xia Mu of the previous life could not possibly have seen such a scene; it was only in the original owner's memories that some images were seen.

"We've finally arrived! This is Vermilion City in the Kanto region." Sonia excitedly took out her camera to take pictures, while the Rotom Dex was also recording the beautiful scene.

Although it has become part of the Pokédex, Rotom is still Rotom.

Once the ship had fully docked, Xia Mu and Sonia bid farewell to Nott, taking only their assistant, Alan, with them. After all, he was on a trip, and having so many people with him would seem too deliberate.

Besides, he's not a child anymore. The reason he kept Alan was because she could indeed do some small things, such as acting as a driver and showing them around Kuye City.

The most important thing is that the Xia family logistics group has a large branch in Kuye City, so everything was already within my parents' calculations.

The reason for arranging these people is to make it convenient for Xia Mu to visit the branch office here after arriving in Kureha City.

To put it in my parents' commanding words, he is their son, and since he has chosen this path, he must get involved with some of the group's businesses.

"...Young Master, shall we go to the company now, or go somewhere else first?" Alan asked as he drove.

Xia Mu glanced at Sonia beside him, then looked at Alan: "No rush. I've already read your detailed report on the situation of the companies in Vermilion City... Let's go to the Vermilion City Gym first. We still have time, so let's get the badges."

"Yes, young master." Alan could not disobey Xia Mu's decision.

This was a strict order given by the master and mistress after they arranged for her to be with the young master.

In a sense, this was a promotion, and she had more power. But now that she was working for a new master, she still needed to test the waters.

Those who can sit in this position are not only capable, but also mature.

Xia Mu didn't really think too much about it, because he didn't need too many people to do things for him at the moment, especially the people his parents had arranged.

……

The vehicle was driving on the streets of Konoha City.

It's fair to say that it's completely incomparable to the Konoha City depicted in the anime world.

Under Alan's guidance, Xia Mu and Sonia experienced the grandeur of Kuye City.

Skyscrapers stand tall, crowds throng the streets and alleys, and countless shops line the streets. Despite the fast pace, the bustling atmosphere truly conveys the city's prosperity and vitality.

"As expected of the largest port city, although there are more prosperous cities in the Galar region, they are completely different in style." This was Sonia's heartfelt remark.

"Actually, the customs and traditions of the Kanto region and the Galar region are somewhat related, only they are separated by a sea," Natsuki said with a smile.

This is my interpretation of the information about this world after transmigrating. There was no such information in my previous life. Even though the settings in the anime and some Pokémon settings highlight a close connection with the Kanto region, to be honest, which region is not related to the Kanto region?

As the original region and the place of departure, Kanto is, in a sense, the birthplace.

Time passed by, and around four o'clock, Alan finally arrived at the gym in Vermilion City.

Surprisingly, the dojo's doors were tightly closed.

"According to the schedule, the earliest closing time is after 4:30 PM. Should we contact them, young master?" Alan asked proactively.

The absence of Ma Zhishi was indeed unexpected for Xia Mu.

My plan was to get the badge first, then go to the company, then go back to the cruise ship to spend the night, and then go to the police the next day to find out about the poaching group and Team Rocket's rescue.

This disrupted the plan.

"We can ask the staff when they'll be there. If that doesn't work, then we'll just have to try tomorrow," Xia Mu said to Alan.

Alan nodded, got out of the car, went to the dojo entrance, and started making phone calls.

After Xia Mu and Sonia waited in the car for a while, Alan returned to the car and gave a clear answer.

"Young Master, we've already contacted them. They said the gym leader will be back soon and we should wait a moment." Alan's words carried a hint of deeper meaning.

Xia Mu didn't ask her who she was contacting, because he guessed that Alan couldn't have contacted an ordinary person, otherwise, she wouldn't have been so efficient.

Within a short span of ten minutes, under Xia Mu's watchful eye, a group of people arrived in a car in a great hurry. Xia Mu recognized one of the leaders among them.

Maslow!

The Gym Leader of the Vermilion City Gym—it's unclear which aspect of his identity he leans towards.

Xia Mu just hoped that he had nothing to do with the Rockets, otherwise, this person was still very dangerous.

The challenge went very smoothly.

It even made Xia Mu feel like it was just children playing house.

If he didn't know that his strength was absolutely formidable, he would have wondered if Masurge was holding back.

It's worth mentioning that Lt. Surge, who made a very high-profile appearance in the original work, only had a Raichu at level 39.

No wonder Ash's Pikachu had a chance to win back then; it's clear that Raichu's level was recently increased.

In short, Lt. Surge's skill level is really low. If it weren't for his special status, he probably wouldn't be able to hold onto his position as gym leader.

Xia Mu simply sent out Venusaur, and it easily defeated the level 39 Raichu and the level 35 Magneton in quick succession, winning the gym battle.

Having won the badge of the Vermilion City Gym, Natsuki did not linger. After accepting Lt. Surge's compliments and praise, he left the gym and headed to the branch office.

Getting the second badge in the Kanto region so easily is almost too effortless; it feels unreal.

But Xia Mu was still happy because this was further proof of his abilities.

"It all seems too easy. That Mt. Surge looked pretty intimidating, but I didn't expect him to be so weak," Sonia couldn't help but say on the way to the company.

Before Xia Mu could answer, Alan spoke up for him: "That's because Young Master Xia Mu is too strong."

"Actually, there's nothing surprising about it. You have to understand, if every gym leader is extremely strong, how can challengers obtain badges? Experienced trainers might still have a chance, and perhaps they can still fight, but how can rookie trainers compete with these gym leaders? So the stronger they are, the more abnormal it is," Xia Mu said.

"It seems so..." After being comforted, Sonia quickly came to her senses.

That's true. Just like when Natsuki was in charge of the Crimson Lotus Gym, Natsuki was so strong that all the challengers were defeated.

This seems to demonstrate the dojo master's strength, but this outcome is not the best.

Because it is too powerful, challengers will stop coming to challenge it, and eventually the place will be blacklisted by new trainers, and no one will travel there anymore.

Sonia still clearly remembers that at the dinner table, Blair told Xia Mu to send out some badges appropriately so that a balance could be maintained.

……

I arrived at the branch office at 5:30.

Xia Mu's original body had memories of the branch company, because she had come to Kuye City with her parents more than once, and had also come here on her own.

In short, it's about getting familiar with the situation, going through the motions, and letting everyone know that he has begun to take power.

Because of his arrival, no one in the company left even though it was time to get off work. It wasn't until Xia Mu understood the situation that the employees were allowed to leave. He then had a video call with his parents.

He let me know he was safe and sound, and then shared his ideas for improving the company.

Actually, there's not much for him to worry about. Everything is running smoothly here, otherwise his parents would have reformed it long ago.

So, my parents simply gave him something to do; they didn't necessarily want him to change. They just wanted him to get used to things in advance and understand the specifics of their family business.

It was quite late when we left the company. Sonia and Alan had stayed with us the whole time, and everyone was getting hungry.

Led by Alan, the three of them went to a well-known commercial plaza in Kurenai City for a meal.

They are all young people and very easygoing, so they don't need to go to hotels and restaurants for everything, including food, clothing, and lodging.

For dinner, the three of them enjoyed a sumptuous hot pot meal, followed by sampling some of the famous milk tea snacks and delicacies of Kureha City.

It was very late when the three of them finally returned to the cruise ship.

……

In the blink of an eye, it was the next morning.

After saying goodbye to Grandpa Nott and his two secretaries and assistants (one male and one female), Xia Mu, still accompanied by Alan, headed to the police station in Kuye City with Sonia.

Because they had already contacted each other in advance, Officer Jenny in Konoha City warmly welcomed Natsuki.

Officer Jenny expressed her deep admiration for Natsume's actions in stopping and capturing Team Rocket and the poaching gang members, which saved Moltres.

However, she quickly expressed her apology, because the police in Kureha City had failed to live up to the trust of the police in Yuujima City. Not only had they failed to complete the handover properly, but they had also allowed the criminals to take the opportunity to rescue the leaders.

Xia Mu certainly wouldn't criticize him, even though he certainly had the right, since he was the one who had put him in charge.

It's a pity, and Natsuki could only offer some words of comfort to ease Officer Jenny's disappointment in Konoha City.

After learning many details about the situation at the time, Xia Mu left the police station.

I originally wanted to go to the prison to see the people who hadn't been rescued, but unfortunately, they had already been taken away by the investigators sent by the Alliance headquarters.

Pokémon Investigator.

This is a very special official department of the alliance.

Xia Mu's understanding of it in her previous life was only superficial, because neither the game nor the anime provided many details.

What's worth exploring further is that Wataru, while serving as a champion and a top player, also held the identity of an investigator.

When it was exposed, it caused a lot of criticism.

After all, it's understandable for a champion to also be an investigator, but Wataru has been hiding in an evil organization as an undercover agent all along, and it's a mystery how he managed to avoid being recognized.

Strictly speaking, the identity of an investigator is like a special department established by the state, possessing absolute power and answerable only to the highest-ranking elders.

Having left the police station, Natsuki had essentially finished his business in Kureha City.

Unfortunately, we arrived too late; otherwise, we might have been able to obtain useful information from this.

Xia Mu could only comfort Gardevoir, saying there would be other opportunities in the future, and that his parents had been spreading the word that once news broke that Ralts and Kirlia had been bought and sold, they would be able to find them quickly.

……

North of Kuye City.

At Natsuki's insistence, Alan was temporarily kept in Konoha City.

Bringing her along on this trip would only be a bit of a hassle, but otherwise it wouldn't be a problem.

However, Xia Mu never intended to bring anyone else on the trip. If it weren't for Sonia being special, someone he liked, and someone he had already spent time with, Xia Mu really wouldn't have wanted to bring her along.

Alan expressed his helplessness regarding this.

She could also see that there was a close relationship between her young master and Miss Sonia, and if she insisted on following along, it would be a breach of etiquette.

Having been given important responsibilities and now assigned to Xia Mu, her abilities, along with those of the other two, are beyond question.

The clever Alan also knew how to be a good secretary.

In short, since the master has given the order, she should obediently wait for further instructions. After all, this was Xia Mu's order, and they could receive their due reward even without doing anything.

"Young master, please take care on your journey. We will be ready 24/7, and will arrive as soon as possible if you need anything during your trip," Alan said.

An obedient and understanding female secretary is, undeniably, every man would want one.

Although they only spent a day together, Alan's behavior planted a very useful seed in Xia Mu's heart.

Xia Mu even considered having Alan cooperate with Musashi Kojiro and Meow Meow, so that not only would the pressure on that side be relieved, but the future could also be planned more quickly.

After walking some distance away from Kuye City, Natsuki and Sonia strolled along the coastal road.

"Look how reluctant you are to leave, why don't you go back and call her to come along?" Sonia said meaningfully.

The tone of his voice was full of sourness.

"I was thinking about something else, but you're not jealous of her, are you? There's nothing between us," Xia Mu said with a smile, teasing Sonia.

Upon hearing this, Sonia blushed immediately: "I don't believe it. Sister Alan has such a great figure and is so beautiful, how could you not be tempted? It's only been a day, and she's already your right-hand woman."

"To say I'm not tempted would be a lie, hehe." Xia Mu said deliberately.

Hearing this, Sonia could no longer tolerate it. She puffed up her cheeks and punched him with her fist: "You, Xia Mu, you're so fickle!"

"Haha~~ Okay, okay, my bad, I was just joking. But being fickle is going too far. I've never really liked any other girl besides you."

In the midst of their playful banter, Xia Mu took Sonia's hand.

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