My Pokémon Story of Seasons

Chapter 144 A Long-Awaited Reunion

"Thank you all." Tong Hua bowed deeply to all the patrolmen present.

It's not just because they trust me, but also to express my gratitude for their hard work.

"Miao Ming".

It wasn't until they saw that Dianlong bowed along with Tonghua that they realized that Tonghua's companions, such as Foam Squirrel, Sweet Wuni, and Pickpocket Cat, also bowed.

"Don't be so polite. If things are really as you say, then we should be thanking you."

The video call was quickly connected, and the large screen in the base instantly displayed the image of headquarters.

Surprisingly, the person waiting on the other side of the screen was not an ordinary chief staff member, but an elderly man with graying temples.

"Professor Shinhara!" The base captain recognized the old man at a glance and saluted the screen.

What exactly happened in Gangpo Town?

"Communications throughout the town were interrupted for a while, and I've already dispatched the chief patrolman, who happens to be nearby, to your location."

"Mmm?"

Beside Professor Shinhara stood a Riolu, its bright eyes wide as it gazed curiously at the scene on the screen.

"Miao Ming?" "La Hua?"

Upon seeing Riolu, Ampharos and Pink Celebi instantly became excited and rushed to the screen.

"Tong Hua-kun? Is that you, Tong Hua-kun?!" The electric dragon waved excitedly at the screen, and Riolu on the other side also noticed them.

"Hmm? Celebi!" Professor Shinhara's attention was entirely focused on the two Celebi.

"There are two of them!"

After that, what Tong Hua said was no longer important. Professor Shinhara urgently ordered the two chief rangers to bring Tong Hua and all his Pokémon back.

The remains of all the mysterious devices that appeared in Harbor Town were also packed up and brought to the Ranger Alliance headquarters.

As for the members of the Dark Team, a group of core members led by Mirror Card escaped to a submarine in the port and slipped away.

However, they still managed to capture a few henchmen, and were planning to escort them back to headquarters together.

Just as Tong Hua had expected, the dessert competition was completely postponed. This conveniently gave him time to complete some things he should have done much earlier.

Late that night, on the line-drawn plateau, at the headquarters of the Rangers' Alliance building.

"Fufu—" "Boyoyo—"

Mini Fu and the three little fairy milks were already very sleepy. Sweet Wu Ni held them, and although she was also very sleepy, she still forced herself to stay awake.

The other Pokémon were also exhausted. After traveling all day and having a blast at the Harbor Town music festival, they participated in the operation to destroy the villain's hideout.

Right now, they should be sleeping in comfortable hotel rooms, not sitting on the Mk Eagle, feeling the slightly cold and thin air high in the sky—

"arrive."

He Fu gently reminded Tong Hua, who was holding her waist behind her, and directed the Mk Eagle to slowly land in front of the headquarters building.

"Thank you, Chief He Fu."

Tong Hua held the foam squirrel, which was already sleeping soundly in his arms, carefully jumped off the Starhawk, and nodded to Seven on the other Starhawk.

"Speaking of which, so the headquarters of the Ranger Alliance is here? I thought it would be further west, closer to the snowfields and the ancient city of Almia...—"

"It was indeed there before, but that building belonged to Angel Company. It was later taken back and moved here," He Fu explained.

The headquarters building was brightly lit, and even late at night, many staff members were still rushing around, clearly indicating that the incident in Gangbo Town had caused a stir at the top.

Professor Shinhara, Rio, and a large group of assistants were already waiting at the door.

"Handle them carefully, and send them all to the research lab."

"Kailly!"

The assistants took the packaged remains of the mysterious device, and together a group of people and several superhuman strength creatures carried the items away.

"Mew-woo-mew-woo!"

"La-hua!"

Ampharos and Pink Celebi flew to Riolu's side, and the three Pokémon quickly began to communicate.

"It really is you, Tong Hua-jun!"

The electric dragon picked up Riolu and happily spun around.

Riolu was also very happy. Although it was a little dizzy from being spun around, it still patted the Ampharos with its tiny claws.

"But speaking of which, what are you doing here, Commander?"

"Where's the forest lizard? Isn't it with you?"

"That's a long story—"

The three members of the investigation team reunited after a long separation and exchanged information. Meanwhile, Professor Shinhara also gave the two chief rangers points for completing the mission.

"You've all worked hard. Come with me, there's still a lot to do."

The two chief rangers nodded slightly and led Tong Hua and the Pokémon into the building.

The group took the elevator directly to the top-floor command center.

Alliance Chairwoman Xiao Cui was waiting, leaning on her cane. The old woman stood there with her eyes closed, looking as if she were asleep.

She was petite, with her silver-white hair meticulously combed. She appeared to be resting with her eyes closed, but when she slowly opened them, her deep and sharp gaze made everyone present unconsciously straighten their backs.

"Chairman." He Fu and Seven immediately stood at attention, giving a standard patrolman's salute, their expressions solemn.

Chairwoman Xiao Cui's gaze slowly swept over the crowd, and when she saw the two Celebi, a relieved smile appeared on her lips.

"It's good that you're back. We've finally found you."

And I heard there's some progress on another matter? We're pretty much ahead of Interpol this time, aren't we?

"Yes, that's right." Professor Shinhara nodded and walked to Chairwoman Shinohara's side.

"This is Tong Hua, from Fairy Tale Ranch in Chicory Village. He's the one who brought Celebi here."

"Hello," Tong Hua greeted the alliance chairman somewhat nervously.

Chairwoman Xiao Cui moved her gaze away from the rabbi and gently fell upon Tong Hua, then looked at the obviously exhausted little ones behind him.

Besides the Mini Fu and the Little Fairy Milk who were sleeping soundly in Sweet Wuni's arms, there was also the Bubble Chipmunk who was struggling to keep its eyelids open, and the Pickpocket Cat and Messenger Bird who were trying to stand up but whose eyelids were already fighting.

The old man's eyes softened instantly, his sharp gaze replaced by deep affection.

"Good children, you've all worked so hard." Her voice softened considerably, carrying the special care of an elder. "Especially these little ones, they must be exhausted after going through so much."

She turned to Professor Shinhara: "Shinhara, let's not get down to business yet. Let the children rest."

"Don't talk about them, you're the same. It's so late, go back and get some rest."

Professor Shinhara said to Chairwoman Shinobu in a somewhat reproachful tone, "I'm enough here. Seven, Hefle, take the Pokémon and the Chairwoman to rest."

Tong Hua, there are two more Celebi left; you can keep them for a while.

Seven and Hefu immediately understood and led everyone to the building's lounge to rest.

"Meow—" "Trembling—"

"Be good, go to sleep, don't worry about me."

Pickpocket Cat and Foam Chipmunk rubbed against Tong Hua's trouser leg one last time before reluctantly following Chief Seven out of the command room.

The door to the command room closed gently, and the large space quickly fell silent, leaving only Professor Shinhara, Tong Hua, the three members of the investigation team who had been reunited after a long time, and Green Celebi.

All the previous noise and urgency seemed to have subsided, replaced by a more somber atmosphere.

"6"9

Professor Shinhara walked to the large tactical map, his expression serious. "Alright, Tong Hua-jun. Now that there are no outsiders, we can talk more in depth." His self-illumination turned to the two shrines. "First, about these two guardians of the forest—they seem to trust you exceptionally. Can you tell me more about them? Why are they around you? Is this somehow related to Prak Hall's conspiracy?"