Pokémon travel photography: Starting with riding the wave of popularity.

Even though Xia Mu subdued him using despicable means, the clay golem had no objections. Instead, it stood silently in place, watching Xia Mu heal it.

"Clay Golem, you're standing here..."

Xia Mu began directing the positions of the new Leaf Cat and other Pokémon.

After some adjustments, the group struck a pose, and Tengi used its vine whip to pull the camera back.

"Say cheese!"

......

Looking at the photo, Xia Mu nodded in satisfaction.

"Perfect, maybe we can use this photo as the cover later..."

but.

New Leaf Cat, however, was very dissatisfied.

What's good about it?

I was covered in dust...

"Meow!"

Shin-Ye-Miao insisted on taking a bath and then filming again.

What can Xia Mu do about this request?

We can only spoil them.

Back at the entrance, after marking it with a map app, Xia Mu dialed Officer Jenny's number.

"Are you there? I sent it. Here's your chance to curry favor with me!"

"what?!"

Officer Jenny, who was slacking off during her patrol, paused for a moment, then burst out laughing.

"If you make it big, I'll be the richest person in the world!"

Natsuki remained unperturbed by Officer Jenny's mockery.

"Ah, what a lack of imagination!"

"To be frank, I've found a ruin!"

Officer Jenny: "..."

After a moment of silence, Officer Jenny seemed somewhat incredulous.

But Xia Mu's tone was so confident...

"You...you're not...what gives you the right?!"

Thinking about how Xia Mu not only threatened him with his weakness today, but also how his home is now like a battlefield.

He was caught by Nurse Joy stealing food at the Pokémon Center. He finally decided to take a break, but then he received this terrible news.

After hearing Officer Jenny's voice, which broke down her defenses, Natsuki felt satisfied.

"Okay, I've sent you the address. Remember to report it, I'm going to take a shower now..."

Before Officer Jenny could reply, Natsume hung up the phone and pulled out the Claydol's Poké Ball.

"Clay Giant, take me flying!"

"Buzz!"

The clay giant hugged Xia Mu directly into its arms.

Then, its feet deformed, transforming into a shape resembling a jet engine.

boom!

Energy erupted, yellow sand flew everywhere, and the huge body shot out like a rocket.

As the saying goes, "Climb high and look far."

As Natsuki flew through the air, he saw a group of Salania cacti rushing into a small town, followed by trainers displaying their unique skills.

???

Xia Mu sensed that something was wrong.

Chapter Eight: Eating and Taking

If Natsuki wasn't mistaken.

More than two hours have passed since I entered the ruins.

and.

Take a closer look with binoculars.

The cacti being chased are still the same sand cacti, but the trainers are no longer the same trainers.

There's a problem~

Xia Mu patted the clay giant's arm.

"Go to that town..."

"Om-"

The clay giant responded and accelerated its jet propulsion.

In no time at all.

Xia Mu then arrived above the town.

At a glance.

I found the town to be much more lively than I had imagined.

It looks like any other small town you'd find anywhere else...

Xia Mu landed at the entrance of the town.

The ubiquitous sand cactus, and...

Sniff sniff~

Xia Mu smelled a very fragrant aroma.

"Meow~"

Xin Ye Miao also smelled the scent and started to act cute.

I want to eat, I'm hungry.

Xia Mu readily accepted this offer.

after all.

The previous forward rolls, backward rolls, and side rolls were all extremely physically demanding, not to mention the physical exertion involved in chasing, falling, and exploring before that.

The nostrils twitched.

Following the aroma, Xia Mu found herself at a food street.

And standing at the first stall.

It was the same driver from before, now wearing sunglasses and busily cooking fried rice.

? ?

Looking at the passersby with complicated expressions, Xia Mu curiously stepped forward.

"The food was so delicious, but I'm so unwilling to accept it~~"

"Damn it, I never thought I'd get caught in a trap..."

It was only during their conversation that Xia Mu learned the truth.

original.

Those sand cacti are the spirits of the town's residents.

The heteromorphic sand cactus was actually the driver's partner.

only.

With the emergence of desert resorts.

Fewer and fewer trainers and tourists are coming to this town.

Residents who could no longer survive there gradually moved away.

The village was on the verge of disappearing.

The driver, who is the son of the village chief, ended his journey and is determined to revitalize his hometown.

"I see......"

Xia Mu nodded.

A very common script.

In order to revitalize their hometown, they rely on Shiny Pokémon to attract trainers to the village. When they are hot and hungry, the food street will naturally attract every hungry person.

only.

The public opinion must be very bad.

But Xia Mu didn't care. If he hadn't been lured, he wouldn't have discovered this ruin.

Arriving at the driver's stall, Xia Mu looked at the menu on the sign and didn't hesitate.

"Boss, four servings of our signature fried rice and four drinks!"

"Thank you for your patronage, it will be ready soon!!"

Xia Mu found a seat and looked around at the surroundings, especially the ceiling height.

"Boss, I'm going out to eat, can I borrow your table?"

The driver was slightly taken aback.