Pokémon, Ash's art style is off!

212. At this very moment, you'd better truly feel the weight of civilization.

A moment later.

The two ancient Pokémon, recognizing their own strength and ranking, sat down side by side.

One was digging at the mud on the ground, while the other was staring blankly at the spoon in his hand.

Both of them exuded a sense of resignation.

After all, they can't win a fight, and they can't run away. Who can withstand this kind of battle?

Fine, I'll just give it to you and let you do whatever you want with it!

"Their condition...it seems like life has worn down their edges."

Xiaoxia muttered something under her breath.

Ash stood in front of the two, looking up at the two enormous creatures.

He could understand what the two Pokémon were thinking, after all, the relationship between humans and Pokémon in ancient times was very tense.

If you get caught, it will usually be a dark period for you.

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Zhi, whose emotional intelligence was already at its peak, spoke up.

"Don't worry, we won't do anything to you."

“Things are different now.” He paused, spread his hands to indicate that he meant no harm. “The relationship between humans and Pokémon is not as tense now. It’s not like the life-or-death struggle we used to have… We can now coexist peacefully, and even live and fight together.”

Upon hearing this, Gengar and Alakazam both looked at Ash.

Not so nervous anymore? Really?

Fighting together again?

Could they be having a very close relationship?

Seeing this, in order to prove that what Xiaozhi said was true.

Pikachu leaped onto Ash's shoulder, put its little paws on its hips, and nodded emphatically.

"Pikachu, Pikachu."

Is such that!

Now every Pokémon... can catch its own trainer!

Look!

These are the mice that the mouse has captured! Of course, it's not just the battle-type mice like the Mouse Trainer.

Pikachu patted Ash's head triumphantly.

There's a Dragonite trainer over there, a support type one too!

Gengar: "!?"

Hudi: "?!"

what? !

So that's how it is!

Gengar and Alakazam both widened their eyes in disbelief.

In that case, those Pokémon can stand up too!

Who would have thought that Pokémon would ultimately defeat humans!

I really didn't expect that!

Ash: "......"

Yulongdu: "..."

The others were fine, they just felt that the two Pokémon had regained their spirits, but the two people who could understand Pokémon were at a loss for words for a moment.

Shaking his head, Xiao Zhi continued.

"...Let's put that aside for now. In short, we're not bad people."

"I just want your cooperation in the research on gigantification; it won't harm you."

"Pikachu".

Pikachu nodded emphatically again, wagging its tail as if giving its assurance.

"And it's not free, you'll get compensation." Xiao Zhi turned his head and called out to those behind him, "Right, Brother Zheng Hui?"

Zheng Hui stood a little distance away, holding a notebook in his hand. Upon hearing this, he adjusted his glasses, nodded gently, and responded.

"That's right, I will provide you with appropriate compensation and care in accordance with the institute's standards."

The giant Gengar and the giant Alakazam exchanged a glance.

Research institute standards... what's that?

how?

The thought had barely crossed their minds.

The Dragonite next to it started moving.

It stepped forward, swung its claws, and the two engaged in a swift and decisive battle.

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

Two crisp, loud slaps landed directly on the back of Alakazam and Gengar's heads.

The two giant creatures were struck so hard that their heads lolled to the side and they saw stars.

"Roar."

Dragonite withdrew its claws expressionlessly and growled in a slow, deliberate tone.

Didn't you hear me asking you a question?

Why aren't you saying anything?!

After defeating these two, Dragonite turned around.

He also casually gave a hand to Yulongdu, who was watching the commotion with his arms crossed.

But this time it was much lighter.

Having been inexplicably struck, Yu Longdu's lips twitched. He wisely kept quiet and simply moved half a step to the side.

Seeing this, the giant Alakazam and Gengar dared not hesitate any longer.

He scrambled to his feet, straightened his back, and nodded his head like a chick pecking at rice.

Combination!

They'll cooperate! They'll definitely cooperate!

You tell me how to cooperate, and I'll cooperate exactly that way!

Zhenghui saw all of this and sighed inwardly.

He called Dragonite, and he really made the right choice.

That's the level of action they're talking about.

No wonder he was able to rise to become the de facto king of the league!

He coughed lightly, stepped forward, and began to formally introduce the terms.

"Don't worry, I am quite wealthy."

"And you only need to work with me five days a week, about eight hours a day."

"Not only are meals and accommodation provided, but there are also six types of insurance and two types of housing funds, as well as year-end bonuses and performance bonuses."

"Of course, there will be plenty of food. You guys don't need to worry about not having enough to eat. I have specially made large portions of energy cubes and tree berries..."

After explaining the institute's conditions in one breath, Zheng Hui took a breath, then seemed to remember something.

"Oh, by the way, you also have the opportunity to recuperate every year. You can go to any region, whether you want to sunbathe on the beaches of Alola or soak in the hot springs of Galar, you can apply."

Hudi: "!?"

Gengar: "?!"

Although there are some things I don't understand, such as what "six insurances and two funds" means, and what "performance" means.

But just for the sake of five days a week, eight hours a day, plus free meals and accommodation, they're willing to do it!

After all, given their size, going hungry is a common occurrence for them!

The two Pokémon nodded frantically, and Gengar was even so excited that its eyes welled up with tears.

In their lifetime, they were finally able to have enough to eat.

After both parties reached an agreement, Zheng Hui stopped being polite and officially began working.

"Alright, since you've agreed to join our research institute, today marks your official onboarding."

He cleared his throat and scanned the two enormous creatures back and forth.

"If that's the case—then do you know how you were made so big?"

Alakazam and Gengar were both taken aback and looked at each other in surprise.

Both faces were filled with confusion.

They chattered to each other for a few moments, and then, led by Gengar, they started talking in a series of gesturing and "gaggaggag" sounds.

That's the gist of it.

They only remember being captured by someone unknown, being locked up somewhere, and then their eyes closed and opened again.

By the time I realized what was happening, it was already this enormous body.

Oh right, and strange patterns have inexplicably appeared on my body.

As he spoke, Gengar patted his belly and pointed to the black lines on it.