Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

In the dimly lit restaurant, rising steam gently wafted between the two.

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Perhaps it was a side effect of transforming into Deoxys yesterday, but Xia Chen slept for a very long time.

When he woke up naturally, feeling refreshed, the last rays of the setting sun were already shining through the porthole.

Xia Chen rubbed his sleepy eyes and mumbled, "What time is it, Gardevoir? Have we arrived in Brightlight City yet? Why didn't you wake me up?"

"Sana..."

Gardevoir's voice sounded strange, no, to be precise, even the air itself sounded strange.

Xia Chen jolted awake and immediately regained his senses, sitting up with a swift movement.

Looking around, he finally understood why the air was strange.

Inside the room, Cynthia stood by the porthole, leisurely watching the sunset outside.

Meanwhile, Mingyi sat on the sofa by the bed, holding a fairy cloth and scrolling through her phone.

There appeared to be no communication between the two.

Seeing that Xia Chen had finally gotten up, they both turned to look at this only point of intersection.

As their eyes met, Xia Chen's body stiffened slightly before he collapsed onto the soft mattress.

He suddenly felt sleepy again...

"I'll eat something when I get up; I haven't eaten for almost half a day."

The one who could speak in that tone was naturally Cynthia.

She seemed to be back to how she was when they first met last night, her tone devoid of any emotion.

"Would you like some porridge? I'll have the steward warm it up for you."

Perhaps due to some kind of pressure, Mingyi's tone was not as lively as usual.

The sudden chaotic scene left Xia Chen somewhat flustered.

He was so tired last night that he momentarily forgot about the scene that would inevitably occur the next day.

His brain was racing; he wished he could become Deoxys again to increase his thinking speed.

Unfortunately, he couldn't, so he chose to... run away!

Escaping may be shameful, but it can be useful.

Xia Chen quickly got up and ran out of the suffocating room, leaving only a farewell.

"No need to trouble the steward, I'll do it myself..."

In the ship's living room, Qi Shu was leisurely watching TV while holding the electric frog.

Watching Xia Chen flee the room in a disheveled state, she greeted him with a rather mischievous grin, "Finally up? Let me give you an interview, how are you feeling right now?"

Ignoring Qi Shu's teasing, Xia Chen inquired about the situation, "...Can you tell me what happened between them?"

Kiju tapped his chin with his finger and recalled, "Probably... in the morning, Mingyi appropriately showed surprise, and then there was some insincere friendly communication?... Oh right, they also stayed in the battle arena in the cabin for quite a while."

Xia Chen broke out in a cold sweat after hearing just a few words.

He poured himself a large glass of water, drank it all in one gulp, and continued, "And then?"

Qi Shu shrugged. "And then? Then we just wait for you to wake up together. How about that, happy, right?"

Xia Chen glared at Qi Shu, who seemed to enjoy watching the drama unfold, and rubbed his temples in annoyance.

"Hey, can you tell me what you're thinking?"

Qi Shu nudged Xia Chen with a mischievous grin, watching the drama unfold online.

Xia Chen slapped her hand away speechlessly, "What do you mean, 'what are you thinking'?"

"Hey, there's no point in pretending in front of me. Don't worry, I definitely won't tell them."

The strange tree is like a demon that subtly tempts humans to sell their souls.

Xia Chen thought for a moment and then asked in return, "What do you think I'm thinking?"

He suddenly wanted to know what other people thought of him.

This question really stumped Qishu. She frowned and pondered, muttering to herself, "Hmm... it's really hard to say. As for Mingyi, judging from her behavior these past two days, you two are definitely more than just childhood friends. As for Xirona... I've never seen her be so close to any other guy before. If I were you, I would also have a hard time choosing. No matter who you choose, it would be a pity to miss out on the other one... So what do you think?"

When Qi Shu looked up, Xia Chen had already gone into the kitchen to prepare food.

She gave a muffled hum and muttered under her breath, "Coward..."

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Xia Chen, who usually finishes his meal in ten minutes, took almost an hour today. By the time he finished eating, it was already dark.

During this time, Cynthia and Mingyi remained in Xia Chen's room the entire time.

It's impossible that the two of them stayed together for so long without any interaction. As for what they did or said... Xia Chen asked Xianbu, but she turned her head away haughtily and refused to say.

In short, after dinner, Xia Chen and his group disembarked from the [Electric Swallow], which had been docked in the port for almost a day, while Ci Guanjun had been waiting in Niangguang City all day.

Although the Milton incident has ended, there are still many things to deal with, such as the most important issue of Milton's resettlement.

At the Nimbus City Gym, Xia Chen and the current champion of the Padilla region, Yaji, meet for the first time.

“Mr. Xia Chen is a young and outstanding talent. On behalf of the Padiya Union, I would like to express my highest respect for your contributions to peace in this region.”

The champion, Yeci, was a tall, dark-skinned woman with a serious expression. She was around thirty years old, in her prime, and had made outstanding contributions to the development of the Padiya region.

Compared to the other champion next to Xia Chen, Ye Ci seems to be more competent.

Xia Chen originally intended to meet Ye Ci alone, but Xi Luo Na wanted to come with him. Although the stated reason was that it would be impolite not to meet, Xia Chen felt that she meant she wanted to support him.

After all, there is still no definitive answer regarding the issue of Guleton.

After thanking Xia Chen, Ye Ci greeted the Sinnoh champion, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Champion Cynthia. Welcome to Padia."

Cynthia flashed her most standard smile. "It's a pleasure to see you, Champion. However, I won't be staying long this time. I'm returning to Sinnoh tomorrow. As the Champion, I'm sure you understand."

Ye Ci smiled knowingly and nodded, saying, "I understand, please make yourself at home."

After the pleasantries, it was time to get down to business.

Ye Ci turned to Xia Chen and said, "I've been watching the live stream the whole time. I'm sorry that your request made you miss the best chance to escape."

If it weren't for Ye Ci's insistence on ensuring the smooth operation of the live stream, Xia Chen might have already run away with Ming Yi and the others.

Since the Padilla champion had said so, Xia Chen had to show respect and said, "I underestimated Milton's strength. In any case, the final result is good."

Ye Ci shook his head. "These are two different things. I won't say any more thanks or apologies. I will apply to the alliance for a reward that matches the amount."

Xia Chen's heart stirred slightly. This was a good time to make a request. He coughed lightly and said, "Since you put it that way, and since you are the champion, I do have a request."

Ye Ci smiled and replied, "Please speak. Within reasonable limits and to the best of our ability, the alliance and I will never refuse."

Xia Chen said solemnly, "I want... the Poké Ball that captured Guleton."

Ye Ci asked in surprise, "You mean... you want to capture it? That requires more than just a Poké Ball."

Xia Chen understood what Ye Ci meant, and he explained, "Actually, after spending these two days together, Gu Leton has already agreed to become my partner."

This lie can't be told, and Ci nodded and said, "I understand, but as you know, the situation in Guleton is a bit complicated. I need to communicate with the Zero Zone Research Institute."

Xia Chen's face fell. He was most afraid of this kind of pass-the-buck situation. If the research institute didn't agree, wouldn't it be all for nothing?

Cynthia suddenly spoke up, "If I may ask, the fact that Guleton and Milton appeared in the East Padia Sea means that they have already broken free from the control of the Zero District Research Institute, right?"

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Xia Chen was startled. Although the guess was reasonable, saying it at this time would be a slap in the face to the Padia Alliance.

Why is Cynthia suddenly so aggressive?

The answer to this question is easy to figure out with a little thought: she's playing the bad cop for Xia Chen, the villain who breaks the ice.

Someone of lower status would certainly not be qualified to say such things; only Cynthia, who is also a champion, has the right to say them.

But being qualified to say something doesn't mean it's appropriate to say it.

Undoubtedly, Cynthia overstepped her bounds.

Ye Ci frowned slightly, his eyes scanning back and forth between Xia Chen and Xiluona thoughtfully.

She wasn't just a champion with talent; with high emotional and intellectual intelligence, she also understood Cynthia's intentions.

Shaking his head helplessly, Ye Ci said, "Alright, I'm not afraid to tell you, but the current control of Zone Zero is indeed quite bad. There are even a few other paradoxical species that have escaped from the vicinity of Jinhui Town. The Alliance is also in a bit of a mess."

Hilona smiled and said, "Perhaps, entrusting Guleton to Xia Chen's care can ease your worries? That way, at least it will be within your purview, and you won't have to worry about it escaping again."

Ye Ci remained noncommittal. "Maybe... Anyway, I will do my best to help you, but the Zero District Research Institute is a special case in Padia... I will try to give you a reply on the communication situation tomorrow."

It was clear that this was the limit of what Ye Ci could do, and Cynthia, having achieved a satisfactory result, put away her sharp edge and stopped interrupting.

After discussing the main points, the three talked about the handling of the aftermath of the incident before concluding the meeting.

Xia Chen and Cynthia left the Brewlight Dojo and returned to the hotel on the nearby Brewlight Tower.

In the elevator, Xia Chen asked with some concern, "Was what you just said not very appropriate...?"

Cynthia smiled nonchalantly, "It's nothing, and it doesn't matter if you complain to the Sinnoh League. I've been complained about far more times than you think."

Xia Chen was speechless. Considering her dismissive work attitude while in championship contention, it seemed to make sense...

Chapter 260 Only after becoming a divine beast did he finally try to counterattack the system? (8k views, bonus chapter 8/9)

Therefore, Leton's joining the team surprised the other elves in Xia Chen's team.

For a long time, Xia Chen's parenting style has been nurturing, slowly cultivating the little guy from a tiny age and growing together with him.

This applies to both Eevee and Ralts from the beginning, as well as the two pseudo-legendary babies and the newly captured Pokémon.

Suddenly, the team has a Pokémon that debuted at its peak, and everyone is definitely not used to it.

Especially since this guy is a legendary Pokémon.

Even if we don't say it, there will always be a distance between us; to put it more bluntly, "a sad barrier has already formed between us"...

To address this issue and help Guleton integrate into the family more quickly, Xianbu convened the first Summer Conference of the year.