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

After a deal with no losers, Xia Chen happily booked his flight to Kanto.

The seminar starts tomorrow morning, so I'll book my flight for this afternoon.

As for the time I'm away, Feebas can take it with him, and Eevee... I'll leave it to Naruto to take care of.

Xia Chen found Mingyi in the Elf Healing Room of the Ancient Gate Arena.

Before he could even speak, Mingyi excitedly shook Xia Chen's hand, "Achen, Achen, did you watch my match? Wasn't my Snivy... no, my Green Snivy amazing?"

Xia Chen was taken aback. "Green Vine Snake? The Snivy has evolved?"

Mingyi's face instantly fell. "What? You weren't watching my match...?"

Xia Chen sincerely apologized: "I'm sorry, Mingyi, I didn't mean it. I really have something to tell you."

Mingyi knew Xia Chen wouldn't lie to her, and the girl's face instantly brightened. "We'll talk about your matter later. Listen to me first. Snivy evolved during battle!"

"Wow, is it that amazing?" Xia Chen feigned surprise, but inwardly he was ruthlessly criticizing...

Isn't it perfectly normal for something like this to happen to someone like you, the chosen one of this world with the protagonist's halo?

Mingyi smiled contentedly, "Alright, go ahead and say it!"

Xia Chen nodded, his face solemn. "Don't be afraid of what I'm about to tell you."

Mingyi found him inexplicable. "I'm a trainer, I'm not afraid."

"I'm withdrawing from the competition."

"Huh? What did you say?"

Xia Chen looked helpless and comforted the girl, "See, I told you not to be afraid."

Mingyi replied irritably, "I'm not scared, I'm shocked. Why did you withdraw from the competition for no reason?"

After thinking it over, Xia Chen decided to tell Mingyi the whole story.

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"...So the final solution is that I leave and let Eevee continue fighting. That's it. Anyway, you'll be taking care of Eevee for the next few days. She'll fight on her own in the matches, so you don't need to worry about her. Eevee is a mature Pokémon now and can battle on her own."

Knowing the whole story, Mingyi nodded seriously and patted her chest, "Don't worry, leave it to me!"

Xia Chen coughed lightly and turned his gaze away, instructing Eevee, "Then, Eevee-chan, you should also listen to Mingyi when I'm not around, and don't be nervous or scared just because I'm not here during the competition."

"In short, relax, treat every game as if it were your last, don't be afraid of losing, just make sure you have no regrets."

Xia Chen doesn't have high expectations for Ibrahimovic's subsequent Bogaman Cup journey.

The round of 16 was already tough enough; the opponents ahead will only get stronger.

Moreover, the sneaky tactic of yawning is exposed, and the opponent behind will definitely be on guard.

Most importantly, he himself, the trainer, is gone.

Given all these factors, it's estimated that Ibrahimovic won't make it past the next hurdle, which is why Xia Chen gave Ibrahimovic a mental pep talk beforehand.

Ibrahimovic nodded excitedly, chuckling to himself.

Xia Chen is finally gone, and I can finally show off my skills on my favorite battlefield again!

"Bu Yi! (I promise to bring the championship back!)"

Chapter 59 Ooki Yukinari

As the plane sliced ​​through the clouds, watching the landscape on the ground gradually shrink and recede into the distance, Xia Chen felt a sense of emptiness.

It'll be several days since I'll be separated from Eevee... I'm really not used to not having that noisy little guy around.

After stretching, Xia Chen decided to take a nap on the plane.

The plane took off at 7 p.m., and the journey from Zhijiang in the Donghuang region to Changqing City in the Kanto region takes more than two hours, which is not short.

This is the first time I've ever traveled this far since I came into this world.

The Kanto region...the place where so many Pokémon dreams begin. It's a pity Eevee didn't come along. With her boundless curiosity, she must have had a wonderful time traveling far away.

Next time I'll definitely take this country bumpkin to see the world...

Oh no, why is my mind filled with Eevee?

Time to sleep!

Dispelling the jumbled thoughts in his mind, Xia Chen hugged the blanket handed to him by the flight attendant, Gardevoir, and slowly fell asleep.

I don't know how much time passed...

"Ladies and gentlemen, we have arrived safely at our destination. The plane has begun its descent. Please fasten your seatbelts..."

A gentle female voice woke Xia Chen from his light sleep.

We've arrived in the Kanto region.

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Evergreen Airport is located on the outskirts of Evergreen City, next to the famous Evergreen Forest.

The Evergreen Forest was peaceful and serene at night, with a cool evening breeze gently blowing, which completely woke Xia Chen, who was still a little groggy from just waking up.

Xia Chen turned on her phone and first let Mingyi and Yibu know they were safe, then opened her chat with Xiao Gang.

Xia Chen: [Gang-ge, I've gotten off the plane. Ibu wink.jpg]

Xiao Gang was probably on his phone at the time, and replied instantly: [Okay, I'll wait for you at the Pikachu convenience store near the airport.]

Pikachu Convenience Store... Xia Chen looked around and immediately spotted a yellow neon sign with the outline of Pikachu not far away.

Carrying his suitcase, he walked quickly towards it.

"Welcome, Pikachu!"

Accompanied by the convenience store's signature music, the glass door automatically opens when it senses a customer's arrival.

At the long table where guests could rest and eat, a man with bronze skin, spiky hair, and squinty eyes got up, walked over, and greeted Xia Chen.

"Haha, you must be [I'm Not a Cuckoo Pigeon], nice to meet you. I'm [Iron Will], you can just call me Xiao Gang!"

The man's smile was hearty, like the intense sunlight on a 40-degree Celsius day, but Xia Chen found it somewhat unbearable.

why...

There are people who can tell you their online name and the other person's name without batting an eye when meeting in person...

Xia Chen, who wasn't particularly socially awkward, couldn't hold back any longer. He forced a smile and said, "Xiao Gang... Hello teacher, I'm Xia Chen, you can just call me A-Chen."

Xiao Gang, being a top-notch breeder, immediately noticed Xia Chen's discomfort. "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Xia Chen coughed twice and offered a plausible excuse, "Well...it's my first time traveling so far, I guess I'm not used to the climate here yet?"

Xiao Gang nodded in realization, "I've also been to Jiangnan in the Donghuang region, and it is somewhat different. Let's go to the hotel to rest first. The opening ceremony is tomorrow morning, and I'll introduce you then..."

Xiao Gang kept rambling on as he led Xia Chen outside.

As the saying goes, at home you rely on your parents, but when you're out in the world you rely on your friends.

Meeting such enthusiastic friends on my first trip away from home... shouldn't be a bad thing, right?

Xia Chen thought helplessly.

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The next morning.

Xia Chen isn't particularly sensitive to unfamiliar beds, but he tends to wake up earlier whenever he sleeps in an unfamiliar place.

It was still barely dawn outside when Xia Chen yawned and went into the bathroom to wash up.

"Good morning, Ugly Fish. How did you sleep here last night?" he asked the Ugly Fish, who was swimming around in the bathtub.

The ugly fish blew out a string of rather uninteresting bubbles.

His assessment was that it didn't feel as comfortable as his aquarium at home...

Not only was the bathtub stagnant with no water circulation, but the surrounding area was also filled with annoyingly white tiles, making it impossible to relax and enjoy the scenery after a long day of meditation.

Most importantly, Ugly Fish doesn't dare to train with water guns unless it's in its own home.

I wonder how expensive this place is. What if I shoot through Xia Chen and he can't afford to pay for it...?

In short, Feebas is uncomfortable in this new place. The only comfortable place is probably that it doesn't have to see that smelly Eevee.

But speaking of comfort... it feels a little strange without Eevee?

As for what's wrong... it can't be that I miss her, right?

Ugh... How could I have such a strange thought in my head?

"I'm going to a seminar later, Ugly Fish, do you want to come with me?"

A seminar? What's that?

But whatever it is, it's better than staying in this broken bathtub, right?

Ugly Fish thought to itself and nodded.

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The seminar was held very close by, in the lobby of the largest hotel in Changqing City where Xia Chen was staying.

The World Breeders Association generously booked the entire hotel.

Since it was an academic seminar, the venue was not set up like a cocktail party, but rather in a spacious auditorium layout.

Xia Chen followed Xiao Gang to the venue.

Xiao Gang's excellent interpersonal skills made almost everyone who met him stop and chat for a few minutes, while Xia Chen could only politely greet strangers along the way.

He didn't see many of the familiar people from his past life, since in games and anime, the characters were mostly trainers.

As I was thinking this, a person who looked familiar walked towards me.

The newcomer had graying hair and wrinkles that betrayed his age, but his upright posture and the bulging muscles beneath his white robe made him appear healthier than many young people. (Professor Oak, also from a special episode)

"Ah, it's Xiaogang! Long time no see! Why haven't you come to visit this old man at the research institute lately?"

Xiao Gang was both amused and exasperated. "Professor Oak, please stop calling yourself an old man. If you're going to have a second body and you call yourself an old man, what are we supposed to be? I've been quite busy with the dojo lately, so I haven't been there much. Sorry."