Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

Two hours later.

Jiang Chuan stood at the door of suite A03, straightening his slightly disheveled collar.

He looked refreshed and energetic, with no signs of fatigue on his face; in fact, his eyes were even brighter.

In the room, Mieko lay sprawled on the carpet beside the jacuzzi, too exhausted to even move a finger.

"Huff... huff..."

Mihoko gasped for breath, her eyes glazed over as she stared at the crystal chandelier on the ceiling.

Jiang Chuan had already used the encyclopedia's camera function to clearly photograph the key contents of that document.

He walked to the corner of the corridor and pressed the service bell.

Soon, a maid dressed in a black and white uniform with a professional expression walked over quickly.

"Sir, how may I help you?"

"The lady in suite A03 needs cleaning services," Jiang Chuan said calmly. "The carpet might need some extra attention. Also, she's quite exhausted, so it would be best to send her some drinks to replenish her energy."

"Understood." The maid bowed slightly, her face showing no sign of anything amiss.

Working on such a top-tier cruise ship, what kind of scenes haven't I seen?

Jiang Chuan nodded and turned to leave.

As he walked, he looked down at the information he had photographed on the encyclopedia screen.

The photo is very clear.

The document is titled: "Analysis Report on Abnormal Electrical Energy Fluctuations and Suspected Activity Trajectory of Zapdos around Blackcloud City (Special Observations during the Summer Thunderstorm Season)".

The detailed data is listed below.

Peak energy occurs between June and August each year, during the period of frequent thunderstorms.

Core fluctuation area: Northeast of Heiyun City, the site of an abandoned power plant and the surrounding hilly area.

Feature comparison: The energy signature of Zapdos matches 87.3% with existing literature.

The appendix also includes a few blurry photos taken at a distance.

Although the whole thing is not visible, the unique golden crest and the outline of the wings wreathed in lightning...

It's definitely a Zapdos!

"Black Cloud City..." Jiang Chuan murmured the name of the place.

He knows where it is.

A notorious industrially polluted city in the Kanto region, it prospered in its early years due to the development of power plants and heavy industry. Later, the factories were abandoned, and the city declined, with dilapidated buildings and pollution residues everywhere.

I never expected Zapdos to choose that kind of place to live.

But thinking about it, it makes sense.

Although the abandoned power plant has been shut down, there may still be residual electrical facilities or magnetic field anomalies, which might actually be a suitable habitat for Electric-type legendary Pokémon.

"Summer thunderstorm season..." Jiang Chuan glanced at the calendar.

There are still nearly two months left.

That's enough for him to prepare.

Capturing Zapdos isn't something you can do just by talking or showing off.

That's a true legendary Pokémon, with terrifying combat power and probably quite a temper.

The Pokémon in my hand is facing Zapdos...

Jiang Chuan frowned.

The gap is too big.

"I need to level up quickly," Jiang Chuan thought to himself. "And I need to figure out some targeted tactics. Paralysis, freeze, ground-based skills... or weather-based tactics?"

Several options flashed through his mind.

However, how exactly to implement it depends on the results of the subsequent training.

Feeling more confident, Jiang Chuan stretched his back.

The amount of exercise he just did was considerable, but for his superhuman physique, it was just a warm-up.

..............................

He first went to the Pokémon rest pod to pick up Pikachu.

The little guy had already eaten and drunk his fill and was now lying on the soft cushion, dozing off while hugging his round belly.

"Pikachu..."

Hearing Jiang Chuan's footsteps, Pikachu groggily opened its eyes and wobbled as it climbed onto his shoulder.

"Let's go, let's go back to our rooms and sleep."

"Pikachu~"

Pikachu nuzzled Jiang Chuan's cheek and quickly fell asleep again.

Jiang Chuan smiled and took it back to his top-tier suite.

He slept soundly that night.

In my dream, the sky was filled with golden lightning.

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The next morning.

The Saint Anne sailed slowly on the azure sea.

Jiang Chuan stood by the deck railing, looking at a white luxury yacht that appeared on the distant horizon.

The yacht quickly approached and launched the shuttle boat.

Mihoko was the first to board the boat.

Today she changed into a loose silk dress and wore large sunglasses that covered half of her face.

But the way he walks...

It was obviously a bit awkward.

Two uniformed maids supported her on either side, carefully helping her from the shuttle boat onto the deck of the luxury yacht.

Mieko leaned almost entirely on the maid, her legs feeling as weak as if she were walking on cotton.

Even from a distance, Jiang Chuan could see her pale face behind her sunglasses.

The effects of last night haven't worn off yet.

At that moment, another streamlined yacht with a different style also approached.

Yadai boarded the boat with her entourage.

She spotted Mieko on the opposite yacht, being helped by a maid, and raised an eyebrow in surprise.

"This Mieko..." Masayo muttered to herself, "Did she go to war last night? She's so weak."

She knew exactly what kind of person Mieko was.

Although he has never broken the rules, you can't stop him just by talking; when he really gets into it, he's no pushover.

To be able to torment a woman to the point where she needs help to walk...

Yadai subconsciously looked toward the deck of the St. Anne.

Jiang Chuan stood there, calmly enjoying the sea breeze.

young.

tall and straight.

He exudes an aura of composure and power.

It's that kid who had a 30-game winning streak yesterday.

A bizarre guess suddenly popped into her mind.

Could it be...?

It really was this kid who did it, right?

Yayo's face flushed slightly, and she quickly looked away.

But her curiosity grew wildly like weeds.

What exactly did Mieko experience last night?

How crazy could she have to be to become like this today?

"...Never mind, what does it have to do with me?" Yayo shook her head, suppressing her chaotic thoughts.

She turned and gracefully boarded her own yacht.

The two yachts quickly sailed away and disappeared into the vast sea and sky.

These upper-class nobles came and went in a hurry.

Once the meeting is over and you've obtained the information or benefits you wanted, leave immediately, without lingering for even a minute longer.

After all, their time is truly money.

........................

Jiang Chuan watched the yacht sail away, his face expressionless.

Mieko and Masayo were just interludes in the journey.

What he's more concerned about now is the upcoming schedule and training plan.

"Jiangchuan!"

Hanako and Kasumi's voices came from behind.

Both of them had changed into refreshing vacation outfits, and walked over with smiles, each holding a chilled juice.

"What are you looking at?" Hanako followed Egawa's gaze and saw only an empty sea.

"It's nothing." Jiang Chuan smiled. "For the next few days, I can finally enjoy a pure luxury cruise."

"That's right!" Xiaoxia excitedly held up her juice. "Swimming pool, spa, observation deck over the sea... I've wanted to experience them all for ages!"

Hanako smiled gently, "It's good to relax a bit. We were really tired from traveling and challenging the gyms earlier."

So, in the following days...

The three of them were completely in vacation mode.

During the day, you can sunbathe in the deck pool, get a massage at the spa, and enjoy international cuisine at top-notch restaurants.

At night, he would watch the stars, listen to concerts, and occasionally gamble at the arcade. Of course, Jiang Chuan, with his exceptional eyesight and calculation skills, and of course, his superpowers, won a few small bets, which greatly increased his travel funds.

Pikachu has been having a great time these past few days.

All he does is eat and sleep, and occasionally he chases seagulls on the deck. His belly has gotten quite round.

Happy times always seem to pass by too quickly.

a few days later.

The Saint Anne finally arrived at its destination, Lamplech.

This is a beautiful seaside tourist city.

White sand beaches, clear waters, and resort hotels and seafood restaurants lining the coast.

The air was filled with the salty smell of the sea breeze and the scent of sunshine.

"Wow! We're finally here!" Xiaoxia was the first to jump off the gangway, excitedly opening her arms.

Hanako took a deep breath and a happy smile appeared on her face.

Jiang Chuan followed behind the two, with Pikachu, still yawning, perched on his shoulder.

He had just stepped onto the wooden planks of the dock.

A cold, mechanical voice suddenly rang in my mind:

[Trigger Mission: Stop the giant stinging jellyfish from harming Lampshire City and perfectly resolve the marine ecological problem.]

【Quest Reward: Dragon Scale *1 (When a Pokémon holds this item, the power of Dragon-type moves is increased by 10%, and it is also an evolution item for certain Pokémon).

Intermediate Magical Candy *3.

Jiang Chuan paused in his steps.

The map point mission is here.

Moreover, the rewards are very generous—Dragon Scales are not only powerful items, but also essential for the evolution of Kingdra; Rare Candy is a great way to level up quickly.

He quickly recalled the original plot.

Grandma Jin, that short, shrewd old woman with a head full of business acumen.

She wanted to build a super-luxury hotel called "Paradise Paradise" on a coral reef in the near sea, completely disregarding the fact that it was home to agate jellyfish.

The pollution and damage caused by the construction made it impossible for the jellyfish to survive.

Thus, conflict broke out.

Granny Jin offered a reward to drive away the jellyfish, and the Team Rocket trio took on the job, coming up with the bizarre idea of ​​"three cups of vinegar".

As a result of a series of unforeseen events, an agate jellyfish underwent a giant mutation, evolving into a terrifying giant tentacle jellyfish that nearly destroyed the city of Lampurch.

"So there are two key points," Jiang Chuan quickly analyzed in his mind: "First, Granny Jin's hotel project, which is the source of pollution. Second, Team Rocket, who are the main drivers of the mutation."

Rockets...

Jiang Chuan recalled the last time he threw those three unlucky guys into the sea on the St. Anne.

Is there really another time to come back?

But it's normal that they came. These three guys are like cockroaches, you can't kill them no matter what, they'll always pop up in some way.

"Jiangchuan, what's wrong?" Hanako noticed him stop and asked with concern.

"It's nothing." Jiang Chuan snapped out of his reverie and smiled. "Let's find a place to stay first. There's no gym in Lampshire City, so we'll have to wait here for the next ship to the next city with a gym. That'll give us a few more days to play."

"Great!" Xiaoxia immediately agreed. "I've heard the seafood barbecue here is especially famous!"

The three walked along the dock towards the city center.

Jiang Chuan walked along, observing his surroundings.

The coastline is beautiful, but upon closer inspection, the water near the shore appears somewhat murky.

On the distant sea, the outlines of some construction vessels can be seen, and the faint noise of machinery can be heard.

That must be the construction site of "Paradise Park".

Let's settle down first.

then……

Investigate slowly.

...........................

At the same time.

Off the coast of Lampurch, in a remote area far from shipping lanes.

Beneath the sea.

A comically shaped submersible, seemingly cobbled together from scrap metal and plastic buckets in the form of a Magikarp, was moving forward at an extremely slow, wobbly pace.

Inside the submersible, three figures were sweating profusely as they pedaled.

"Heave-ho! Heave-ho! Go for it, meow!" Meow Meow steered from the front, encouraging herself at the same time.

"I...I can't go on..." Kojiro's face was pale, and he was panting heavily. "Musashi, let's rest for a while..."

"What do you mean 'take a break'?!" Musashi kicked Kojiro in the butt. "You botched the St. Anne's mission last time, didn't get a single penny of bonus! And you got a real dressing down from the boss! Have you forgotten how angry Boss Giovanni was back then?"

The mention of this sent a chill down the spines of all three.

When the mission failed, the deep, suppressed anger that came through the communicator from Boss Sakaki…

"A bunch of useless trash!"

"They can't even handle a cruise ship!"

"Do you know how much potential revenue this mission failure cost the organization?"

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"It's all that brat's fault!!"

"Stop talking nonsense and get to making money!" Musashi's eyes were bloodshot. "Lampshire is a big tourist city with no city gyms, so we'll definitely have plenty of opportunities to make money."

"Speaking of which..." Meow suddenly remembered something.

"Meow's curious, why was the boss so angry last time?"

"Although there are many wealthy people and rare Pokémon on the St. Anne, it shouldn't be enough to make the boss so angry, right?"

"We've messed up so many things before, and the boss has never scolded us like this, meow."

Musashi and Kojiro were also taken aback.

Yes.

They often failed in the past, and although Boss Sakaki was impatient, most of the time he would just deduct some bonuses and call them "idiots" and that would be it.

The anger I felt last time, almost palpable even through the communicator, was almost tangible...

That's definitely a bit unusual.

"Could it be..." Kojiro's imagination ran wild, "...that on the Saint Anne or in Kureha City, there's something the boss cares about? Or...someone he cares about?"

"Who cares!" Musashi shook his head. "The mission has already failed, what's the point of thinking about this now! Let's make some money first, then eat..."

Musashi's stomach was already rumbling.

"Yes! Eat your fill!" Meow and Kojiro were immediately distracted.

Having enough to eat is the biggest goal at this stage!

The three of them mustered their energy again and pedaled furiously.

The submersible slowly made its way towards the coral reef area in the murky water.

…………

As Musashi pedaled, he daydreamed: "Once I get the bounty, I'm going to eat ten bowls of deluxe seafood ramen!"

"I want to buy the latest soda bottle caps!" Kojiro fantasized.

"I want premium cat food! A whole case! Meow!" Meow meowed, drooling.

The three of them became more and more excited as they thought about it, and they couldn't help but quicken their pace.

"Bang!!!"

A muffled thud.

The submersible seemed to have hit something, jolted violently, and then rolled to the side.

"Wow!"

"What's going on, meow?"

"It's going to flip! It's going to flip!"

The cabin suddenly spun around, and the three of them screamed as they crashed into each other.