Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

It wouldn't have mattered if I had said it out loud.

The problem is that she hasn't yet built enough rapport and bond with the little guy.

Moreover, the little guy seemed particularly interested in Ash's straightforward and enthusiastic trainer type.

If released, this guy will immediately "defect" to Ash's side...

This kind of shameful thing must never happen again!

"Are you...?"

Xiao Zhi leaned forward, wanting to ask more questions.

"Oh dear! Let's stop talking about such trivial things!"

Xiaoxia suddenly waved her hand, interrupting Xiaozhi.

"If we dawdle any longer, we'll miss the ship! It's the St. Anne; missing it will be a regret for the rest of our lives!"

"Isn't the boarding deadline tonight?"

Xiao Zhi was taken aback by her imposing manner and subconsciously looked up at the round clock hanging on the wall.

"Now……"

The pointer steadily pointed to 11:40.

"...It's not even noon yet, is it?"

"No! It's almost noon!"

"Most of the day has already passed; in other words, the day is practically over!"

"Let's go! If we're any later, we'll miss the boat!"

Xiaoxia ran out the door first.

Xiao Gang and Xiao Zhi looked at each other helplessly and could only follow after them.

......

Kuye Port.

The sunlight poured down without reservation, painting the entire harbor in a golden hue.

The sea breeze, carrying a salty and damp scent, rushed towards us, causing our clothes to flutter.

The port was bustling with activity.

The cargo ship slowly departed the port with a deep whistle, the fishing boats with their mottled paint swayed gently with the waves, and the white ferry left white streaks in the waterway.

The shouts of the porters and their monstrous strength mingled with the sound of the waves.

Full of vitality.

"That's the Saint Anne?"

Xiao Zhi put his hand in front of his eyes, squinted at a blue and white passenger ship in the distance, and then scratched the back of his head in disappointment.

"This isn't exactly luxurious."

"Pikachu, Pikachu."

Pikachu perched on his shoulder and nodded its little head in agreement.

Even this country mouse thought it was nothing special.

Xiaoxia glanced in the direction he pointed, and a smile immediately appeared on her lips that said, "You're too naive."

"That's just a regular sightseeing boat. The one we're going to take is over there."

She extended her index finger, her slender fingertip drawing an elegant arc in the air.

Past the sightseeing boat, point in a direction further behind it, almost blending into the harbor's buildings.

"there?"

Ash and Brock both looked in the direction Misty pointed.

"Isn't that... the amusement park next to the port?"

Xiao Gang said.

In the distance, the outlines of various buildings could be vaguely seen, and it did indeed look like an amusement park built on the bay.

A vast complex of buildings stretches across the view of the harbor.

In comparison, the passenger ship we saw earlier now looks like an insignificant little toy.

“Look more closely!” Xiaoxia said proudly, “What does it say on the ‘amusement park’ wall?”

On the wall, or rather, on the ship, were four large characters written: "Saint Anne".

That enormous, playground-like structure that occupied almost the entire field of vision was actually part of the ship's hull!

The three of them found themselves moving towards the white mountain range without even realizing it.

The closer you get, the more the ground beneath your feet seems to change because of the presence of that enormous object.

With each step, the details of the ship's hull became clearer, and it appeared even larger.

The ship's lines are not rigid straight lines, but rather have an elegant and powerful curve that flows smoothly from the sharp bow to the broad stern.

It truly seems as if it grew out of thin air from the sea.

Sunlight streamed across the streamlined hull, reflecting an extremely luxurious glow.

The lettering is painted in a striking red and black color, and the gold decoration at the top shines even from a distance.

"Wow...that's amazing..."

Xiao Zhi's mouth remained open for a long time.

Pikachu's eyes widened, and its two little paws unconsciously clung tightly to Ash's shoulders.

"This specification..."

Xiao Gang took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

“This is beyond ‘luxury’,” he murmured. “It’s practically a floating city-state.”

"Stop daydreaming! Hurry, the boarding gate is over there!"

Xiaoxia couldn't wait any longer; her eyes lit up as she ran towards the boarding bridge decorated with colorful flags and flowers beneath the giant ship.

She had been waiting for this day for so long!

......

The path leading to the boarding bridge was covered with a thick, dark red carpet.

Furthermore, every few steps on both sides stood staff members dressed in crisp white uniforms, with snow-white gloves and standard smiles.

Most of the passengers waiting in line were also well-dressed.

The men were dressed in suits and ties, the women in elegant skirts, talking in hushed tones, their manners impeccable.

This contrasts subtly with the three of them being dressed in travel attire.

The nearest staff member looked over.

Ash casually pulled out the seemingly simple boat ticket that Professor Oak had given him.

"Here, these are our tickets."

The ticket inspector took the ticket with both hands, and his professional smile faded as his gaze quickly swept over a subtle gold-embossed emblem on the ticket.

His expression froze instantly.

"This ticket..."

"What, is there a problem?"

Xiao Zhi noticed his strange expression and asked in confusion.

The staff member's eyes swept over the mark on the ticket, which represented absolute authority, once again.

He looked up and examined the three of them carefully, his expression quickly shifting from polite to respectful.

"No! Absolutely no problem!"

“Three distinguished guests, I am truly sorry for your rudeness!” he said sincerely. “You should have identified yourselves earlier. Given your status, please do not queue here, but proceed directly to the VIP lane!”

He immediately raised his hand and beckoned to another crew member not far away, whose epaulettes had an extra gold line and who appeared to be of a higher rank.

He leaned close to the other person's ear and quickly whispered a few words, glancing at the ticket in Xiaozhi's hand.

Upon hearing this, the senior crew member's expression turned serious, and he immediately turned around and made a standard, respectful gesture to the three of them.

"The three of you, please follow me."

The outstretched arm pointed to a separate passageway covered with a dark gold carpet.

Several passengers who noticed this scene cast surprised and inquisitive glances at it.

Look at these three people's shabby clothes...

Are all these top billionaires so low-key?

Follow the crew into a wider, more elaborately decorated passageway.

"Our tickets... seem pretty powerful?"

Xiaoxia leaned closer to Xiaozhi and whispered, glancing at the crew member leading the way who was keeping his eyes straight ahead.

"Probably," Xiao Zhi said casually, without lowering his voice. "I overheard them whispering that our ticket is the highest level VIP."

Although the two of them had been speaking very softly.

But to his ears, it was not much different from loudly plotting.

Xiao Gang followed behind, thoughtfully stroking his chin.

"After all, it's a ticket for Professor Oak..."

He is a leading figure in the academic community of the Kanto region and an authority in the field of Pokémon research.

With the resources and connections that such a person possesses, how could the things they bring out be ordinary?