Pokémon: Starting as a Farmer Instead of a Trainer

Chapter 326 The Finals? Just a little fun between two people (Seeking monthly votes)

"It's really lively here!"

Zhu Lan entered the hotel room, casually took off her mask and hat, and placed them on the coat rack by the door along with her bag, her eyes scanning the living room.

The hotel was very close to the competition venue. When she received Mingyou's message, she was just leaving the venue with Gadria and Adek, and they were nearby.

I originally intended to have dinner with Sally, but I came here first and made an excuse to get Gadria to help me get Aldac away.

Then she called herself Cabbage and sneaked into the hotel to avoid being noticed by others. To be fair, she did like the nickname Cabbage.

Her gaze swept over N, finally settling on him. A hint of surprise flashed across her delicate face as she smiled sweetly. "The international police are after you everywhere, and you're hiding here. If we're discovered, you and Mingyou will both be going in."

"Anyway, I've already been in there once."

Mingyou spread her hands and muttered a complaint.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Lan looked at him with a few question marks, then looked back at N, stepped forward, and said, "Ming You said you have something you want me to help you with. Although I quite like helping people, I don't really trust a former leader of a religious organization. You need to show some sincerity!"

"I can tell you everything I know!"

N responded seriously, knowing that the other party was testing him. He believed that there was a reason for this, especially since his identity was indeed questionable.

Zhu Lan nodded slightly, while also carefully observing the other person. Although it was their second meeting, she could clearly feel a significant difference in the other person's temperament. It was as if the confusion and bewilderment in her heart had finally disappeared, and she had the determination to start taking on responsibilities.

With Naruto as a witness, the two had a brief conversation. Chika's expression gradually turned serious as she fell into deep thought. After a long while, she finally spoke, "Although I still have many questions for you regarding the legends of Unova, I never expected Team Rocket and Team Plasma to get involved..."

After a brief pause, Zhu Lan took out her phone, looked up at N, and asked, "Do you have a phone?"

"No……"

"Alright, I'll have Gadlia deliver a Rotom cell phone to you later, and add my contact information. As for you, just don't show your face, otherwise Alder will definitely arrest you, although I know he has his own reasons."

With that, Zhu Lan sent a message and continued, "Okay, you'll be leaving with me later. I'll arrange for the butler to take you to Shuanglong City. I still need to host the Youth Cup, so it's not convenient for me to leave for the time being. He'll take you to Shakana."

"Shaka..."

"Don't worry, he's not the kind of stubborn old man who sticks to the rules. He might test you. Just make sure you explain things to him clearly, but don't mention Team Rocket or the Bright Stone to him."

Cynthia deliberately gave a final reminder that while the Plasma Team's situation was serious, it wasn't without a solution. N was the key, a historical issue from the Unova region.

However, if the matter of Team Rocket and Bright Stone is revealed, then Naruto will definitely be targeted, and it will develop into a major event that will attract the attention of the entire region... and even the whole world, and the severity will also rise to a higher level.

Because of the Meloetta incident, he had already attracted attention. With the addition of the Bright Stone and Team Rocket, Naruto would probably be inseparable from Unova. Both the Unova government and the International Police would strictly protect him, well... in an overt way.

Do you want to take Meloie Tower and the Light Stone with you?

No way!

You should just immigrate to the United States!

Because Cynthia, as the champion, is often in contact with these things, she understands that everyone has selfish motives, including her. If an outsider were to run into the Sinnoh region and cause a huge mess, and then take away all the Mythic Pokémon, even if she had no objection, what about the other people in the Sinnoh region?

This is to protect Mingyou...

Although Zhu Lan didn't say these words directly, N completely understood. He would never betray his friend, not even if it meant death!

The two then left together to avoid wasting too much time. Mingyou waved to N at the door and said, "Remember to contact me. I'll take care of diverting Team Rocket's attention for you."

"You also need to...be careful!"

N smiled and waved in response...

Watching Zhu Lan leave with N, Ming You sighed softly and returned to the house. Just then, Xiao Zhao and Da Niu La ran back carrying a bunch of lunch boxes. He almost caught them in the door, but luckily he reacted quickly and pulled them back.

Why are you running so fast? Don't fall.

"No, I think I just saw..."

"Sister Zhulan and N?"

"Huh!?"

"Come in and talk..."

After handing the packed food to Ponpo and the others, Mingyou ate her curry rice and told Xiaozhao what had just happened. She also quietly told Xiaozhao about Meloetta.

"I see... "

Xiao Zhao glanced worriedly at Meloetta, who was singing to the Crane King and Milton. She pursed her lips, having made up her mind to help.

Then, as she got up to go check on Meloeta, she accidentally knocked her bag off her lap and onto the floor. She hadn't noticed this because she was listening to Mingyou's explanation.

But the bag was open, and a Poké Ball rolled out of it. Mingyou bent down to pick it up for her.

Xiao Zhao reacted even faster, quickly picking up the bag as if she didn't want the other person to know something. But she was still a step too late. After the bag was picked up, Mingyou suddenly discovered that five Strange Balls had been mixed in with the Poké Balls that had rolled out.

"Huh? How come there are five strange orbs? Didn't we only find four?"

"Huh? This... haha."

Now that she'd been discovered, Xiao Zhao gave an awkward laugh and didn't hide anything anymore, saying, "It was during the time you went on your trip... We went to a place called Onix Island near Ripple Town for training, but Xiao Guang said she really wanted to see the Onix on the island. In the end, she didn't see any Onix, and instead, she was chased by a group of Onix. This strange ball rolled out of her bag when she fell."

"It's in her hands?"

"Yeah, it all feels like such a coincidence~"

Xiao Zhao also found this quite interesting.

According to Xiaoguang, she met Cynthia two months ago while traveling in the Johto region. The two of them investigated the ruins together and ended up at a place called the Ruins of Alph, located between Kitakami Village and the Johto region. There were records of mythical Pokémon there.

Then, on the Three Illusion Stage in the middle of the ruins, there was this strange Poké Ball. Dawn picked it up, but she didn't tell Cynthia about it, as if the Poké Ball was telling her not to say anything.

Perhaps it's because Zhu Lan and Wang Luo look very similar that they were instinctively mistaken for enemies...

After leaving the ruins of the capital, she came to the Unova region with Cynthia, and then went to Raven City to play by herself. However, she accidentally forgot about this and only remembered it when she arrived at Onix Island.

After hearing all this, Mingyou also found it quite unbelievable. Recalling how she obtained the Strange Sphere, it was full of coincidences, as if it was deliberately given to her and then sent back to Xiaozhao.

"By the way, where are the Pokémon in there?"

Mingyou was looking forward to seeing it, but when the topic came up, Xiaozhao suddenly became flustered, her eyes darting around, showing this expression for the first time.

"this……"

"Um?"

"I don't want to lie to you... so don't ask yet, wait until tomorrow... I'll tell you tomorrow!"

Xiao Zhao kept waving her hand, just as she didn't want Mingyou to lie to her, she didn't want to lie to him either. Although she knew it was wrong to deliberately hide this matter, she really didn't want to tell him right now.

"Well……"

Seeing her so troubled, Mingyou didn't understand why, but he respected and understood her feelings. As long as it wouldn't affect their relationship, that was fine. He also had some things he didn't want to tell her for the time being.

Xiao Zhao put all the Poké Balls back into her bag, finally patting her chest and letting out a sigh of relief. But seeing Ming You's indifferent expression, she bit her lip, but ultimately didn't say anything... because this was a little fun she had prepared for the two of them, and revealing it now would ruin the surprise.

Time continued to pass, until evening, when Mingyou suddenly received a friend request from N. The other party had obtained the Rotom phone and had gotten his contact information from Zhulan.

That way, even if something happens, it will be easy to communicate quickly...

Nighttime, in the bedroom.

Since there were two beds, there wasn't much awkwardness between them. They would chat briefly every night and then go to sleep. There were no incidents of one of them sneaking into the other's bed at night. They had matches almost every day, so they didn't have time to think about these things.

Tonight is the same, but tomorrow is the final, a match between the two of us, so I can't help but have some trouble sleeping. I'm not nervous, just too excited.

"that……"

Xiao Zhao finally couldn't hold back any longer and said, "Regarding the topic from the other day, which is why you fell in love with me, could you...?"

"Don't ask, I'm sleeping."

"There's really no need to hide this from me, is there? I suddenly had this thought, and now I can't sleep."

"Then...do you want me to sleep with you?"

Mingyou deliberately turned over, using the moonlight filtering through the curtains to look at the other person.

Hearing his joking tone, Xiao Zhao smiled and replied, "Sure~ Let's see if I kick you or not!"

"Fine, I don't want to be sent to the ICU and miss tomorrow's game. I concede defeat in that regard."

"Am I really that fierce in your eyes?"

"You're very gentle, in terms of personality. As for other things, nothing makes me feel as safe as He Yue does."

"Haha, because I'm the older sister~"

Xiao Zhao couldn't help but chuckle. She was exactly one year older than Ming You, so it was true that she was the older sister taking care of the younger brother. However, she actually preferred the title of "senior," but it didn't seem appropriate here.

After a brief chat, she felt much more relaxed. Continuing to worry about those issues would only make her irritable and unable to sleep. It was better to adjust her mindset and prepare for tomorrow's competition.

Goodnight~

"Okay, goodnight~"

Mingyou responded softly, but her gaze remained fixed on Xiaozhao, pondering how to defeat her opponent in tomorrow's match.

Thinking about these questions, he felt sleepy and couldn't resist falling asleep. In his dream, he seemed to see a pair of wolf-like blue eyes staring at him for a long time before disappearing.

"..."

The next day, the weather was sunny.

Following yesterday's sudden rain, to prevent a repeat of the incident today, the authorities have arranged for the meteorological bureau to monitor the situation and be prepared to respond at any time.

Even before the match started, the venue was already packed with people. Due to the large number of spectators, standing tickets were even sold at half price, allowing some spectators to stand above the stands to watch the match.

The Rockets trio thus gained entry and continued their part-time jobs pushing a cart and selling snacks and drinks. However, their attention remained fixed on the trophy placed on the podium, guarded by Aldak, and... the Bright Stone.

Zhu Lan was also next to the podium, maintaining her usual demeanor, smiling, chatting idly with Adek who wanted to strike up a conversation with her, as if nothing about N had ever happened.

In the audience, Danyu and Xiaozhi were all ready to cheer for the two, but there wasn't a single one of Mingyou's Pokémon here today, not even Calyrex, making it impossible for anyone to guess which Pokémon he would use in the battle.

On the other side of the stands, the Alola team, the Blueberry Academy Elite Four, and even the Interpol officers who had been monitoring Naruto were all eagerly awaiting the outcome of the match.

"You absolutely have to win! I've staked all my Alliance Coins on you... If you really win, I'll send you an exclusive fan photo!"

In the distant city of Padia, Kiju was nervously waiting for the match commentary to begin. Meanwhile, at the Padia League headquarters in Table City, the chief champion, Yaji, was also watching this genius who had emerged from Padia and was highly regarded by Xiaoqing Mudan and the others.

Meanwhile, at the arcade in Kitakami Village, the Iron Warriors, the administrators in Greentown, and in Woodcutter Town in the Galar region, Yu was in Dr. Sonia's research institute. Even her senior, Champion Leon, was curious about the player who defeated her and watched the live stream with her.

In the basement of the museum in Odd Dragon City, N, having received Shaka's permission, put down his book and watched the live stream on his Rotom phone, smiling and muttering to himself, "Let me see once more the bond between you and Pokémon!"

Amidst the thunderous cheers of the audience, Mingyou and Xiaozhao walked out of the contestant passage at the same time, stopped, and looked up at each other with a tacit understanding.

"Nothing else to say, right?"

Mingyou took out a Poké Ball and asked with a light laugh.

Xiao Zhao raised her hand to brush the hair that had fallen beside her ear behind her back, raised her eyebrows slightly, revealed a smile, took out a Poké Ball from her bag, and held it in front of her.

"Let's finish the fight first, let's begin!"

Before the referee could announce the start of the match, the two players, as if by telepathy, simultaneously threw their Poké Balls, which collided and bounced apart in the middle of the field.

The final round has begun!

……

(End of this chapter)