Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

Stepping into the bright and clean Pokémon Center lobby, the familiar smell of disinfectant and Nurse Joy's gentle smile make one feel at ease.

Life in civilized society compared to wilderness survival... Waaah, it's definitely more comfortable in the city.

I was particularly moved when I saw Miss Joy.

Miss Joey's smile is heartwarming.

However, there's no other way; for a trainer, traveling outside is still the fastest way to improve their strength.

"Welcome to the Celadon City Pokémon Center," Nurse Joy greeted with a smile. "How can I help you?"

"Thank you, Miss Nurse Joy, could you please check our Pokémon?" Ash, Misty, and Brock said almost in unison, taking the Poké Balls from their waists and placing them on the counter.

After a long journey and the harrowing incident last night, the group definitely needs a full recovery.

Reality is not a game, especially for Pokémon trainers' Pokémon, which are in the realm of combat.

In battle, injuries are inevitable.

These injuries vary in size; some can heal on their own, while others may appear to heal on the surface but leave hidden wounds.

These all require professional examination and rehabilitation.

Just like professional combat athletes have dedicated medical teams.

Xiaoxia and Xiaogang usually use the medical team from their own dojo, but that's obviously not available in other places.

Among the shared medical teams, the most trustworthy are the Nurse Joy family from the Pokémon Center.

More importantly, all of this is free for League Trainers.

The medical facilities at Pokémon Centers may not be as good as those at Gyms, but they won't be too far behind.

Every Nurse Joy at a Pokémon Center in a major city is a collection of:

① Sports rehabilitation therapist: Responsible for daily body relaxation, sports injury prevention and postoperative recovery training.

② General Practitioner/Orthopedic Surgeon: Treats acute injuries and illnesses, assesses the severity of injuries and illnesses, and develops basic treatment plans.

③ Physiotherapists: Relieve pain and promote tissue repair through acupuncture, massage, and physical instruments (such as ultrasound and shockwave).

④ A super medical talent and elite trainer who integrates drug formulation, etc.

Furthermore, it has professional medical equipment and dedicated Pokémon assistance.

Their academic qualifications and abilities are top-notch.

After all, their status is comparable to that of Pokémon professors and gym leaders.

Of course, this position is extremely difficult to obtain; after all, there's a saying—"Advising someone to study medicine is like being struck by lightning."

"Okay, please feel free to leave it to Chansey."

Miss Nurse Joy skillfully placed the Poké Balls into the tray, while Chansey beside her pushed the cart, taking the Poké Balls to the treatment room at the back.

She is usually responsible for first aid and general screening.

After one examination, other doctors will naturally handle the matter.

After checking in, the three of them sat down in the rest area and finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

The fatigue from the journey seemed to ease slightly at this moment; the next question was what to do in Rainbow City.

Chapter 99 Miss Dream Demon's Perfume

Rainbow City is illuminated by countless neon lights at night.

This makes it difficult to see many stars in the sky above human cities.

Because the city lights are too bright.

But once you leave the city, it feels like entering a primeval forest.

Wild forests and human-made cities are almost two completely different ecosystems.

The cool evening breeze swept away the last trace of daytime heat and also took away the fatigue of Ash and his two friends' days of outdoor travel.

"Rainbow City is even more prosperous than I imagined!" Xiaoxia exclaimed, gazing at the bustling streets and the towering buildings in the distance.

Compared to the rustic charm of Girls' Gorge and the port-like atmosphere of Konoha City, Rainbow City exudes the vitality and luxury of a modern commercial metropolis.

Cerulean City is developing well, but it's nowhere near as good as Rainbow City.

The best economic development in the entire Kanto region was in Golden City, followed by Rainbow City, and then Fallen Leaf City.

Xiao Gang pointed to several particularly eye-catching buildings in the distance and introduced them: "Look over there, the brightest one is Rainbow Department Store, the largest shopping mall in the Kanto region. The one next to it is Rainbow Building, and... that one with the really shiny sign is Rainbow Game City."

Upon hearing the words "Game City," Xiao Zhi's gaze lingered on them for a moment longer.

Fragments of memories flashed through my mind about the Team Rocket base hidden underground.

However, he quickly shook his head, dismissing the thought.

Tonight's objective is clear: not to explore those dark corners, but to carry out a "legitimate" mission.

Now is not the time to face the Rockets... Let the adults think about that.

“Let’s go,” Xiaozhi said, turning his gaze away. “Miss Rika invited us to visit her tomorrow, so we need to go to the department store to buy some gifts first.”

This is basic etiquette.

Even if Rika might not care.

But as a guest, it's never appropriate to show up empty-handed.

The gift doesn't have to be expensive, but the sentiment must be conveyed.

Walking through the bustling crowds, you can see many Pokémon in the city.

For example, Meow Meow, Eevee, and Electric Dog, etc.

Most of them are kept as pets.

Step into Rainbow Department Store.

The interior was brightly lit and the space was more spacious than one could have imagined.

A wide variety of goods are on display.

The air was filled with a scent that was a mixture of fragrance and cleaning agents.

The crowds were numerous, but it didn't feel overly crowded.

This department store is absolutely huge.

They slowly ascended the escalator.

As we passed a particularly elegantly decorated shop on the third floor, a rich and fragrant aroma wafted over, instantly invigorating everyone.

"Mah-mah~~" The dream demon was suddenly brought to a standstill from its floating state, as if it were being pulled by invisible threads.

then……

"Mama!" Misdreavus turned to look at Ash, her eyes practically sparkling with excitement.

Mengmeng: I want it!

However, the dream demon was very sensible; she only expressed her opinion and did not throw a tantrum.

It's a level 30 Dream Fairy after all, and it's lived for quite a while.

Even though Misdreavus calls Ash "big brother".

But who is actually older?

Hehehe...

It's best not to pry into a lady's age.

“Oh, this shop,” Xiao Gang nodded knowingly, looking at the elegant artistic lettering on the shop sign.

"The entire perfume industry in Rainbow City is dominated by Miss Lijia's family."

"She has a deep understanding of incense and is a top-notch perfumer herself."

Most dojo owners have a side business.

Or rather, most trainers have a side job.

such as:

Nibi City – Mining operations at Nibi Gym.

Cerulean City – Cerulean Gym’s Aquarium.

Vermilion City – The power plant of the Vermilion Gym.

Specifically, for individuals...

Xiao Gang has a temporary position at the Nibi Science Museum.

The three Hua Lan sisters are performing a water ballet.

In his spare time, Ma Zhishi would work as a captain and steer ships.

In short, everyone was actually living a pretty leisurely life.

Ash looked at Misdreavus's blissful and curious expression, its big eyes practically sparkling with stars, and couldn't help but smile: "It seems Misdreavus really likes the smell here."

"Let's go buy some then~~"

He thought that Misdreavus, as a Ghost-type Pokémon, might be particularly sensitive to this kind of intangible yet tangible aura... or perhaps it's a girlish heart?

"Mwah~" Upon hearing Ash's words, Misdreavus happily flew towards the perfume shop.

"Pikachu?" Pikachu thought the perfume smelled nice, but it had absolutely no interest in buying it.

Ash had an idea. He grabbed Misty's wrist and followed Misty into the store: "Come on, let's go in and buy Misty a bottle of perfume as a gift!"

"Hey! Ash!" Xiaoxia stumbled a step as she was pulled along, her face slightly flushed, but when her eyes swept over the exquisitely designed perfume bottles in the shop window, their liquids reflecting dreamlike colors under the lights, she couldn't help but be tempted. "Wait! I...I want to see too!"

Let's leave aside the question of how the perfume smells.

But these bottles are really beautiful.

The store is quiet, with warm yellow lights shining on the glass counter, reflecting countless crystal-clear perfume bottles.

The well-trained shop assistants smiled and nodded at them, showing no disrespect despite their youth.

The dream demon excitedly shuttled between the various fragrance testing platforms.

She would occasionally lean closer to a floral perfume and sniff it gently, letting out a satisfied whimper.

She was sometimes drawn to the calming, woody scent of another fragrance, tilting her head to savor it carefully.

Finally, she stopped in front of a perfume that smelled like a blend of night-blooming jasmine and a hint of berries under the moonlight.

So it turned around and called out "Mama!" to Ash.

The meaning couldn't be more obvious.

Mengmeng: I want this~

This perfume comes in two bottles, one large and one small.

The larger bottle had fancy packaging and was unopened.

The smaller bottle contains only about 10 milliliters; is it a trial pack?

"Friend, you can try it out~" The sales assistant left at this moment, came over, picked up the small bottle, and handed it to Xiaozhi.

"Thank you~" Xiao Zhi took the sample perfume bottle, designed in the shape of a crescent moon in a deep purple color, with his right hand.

"Do you like this?" He stroked Mengmeng's hair with his left hand.

"The scent is really unique. It's not too sweet, and it has a mysterious feel to it. It's perfect for Mengmeng." Xiaozhi sprayed a little on the fragrance test strip, smelled it himself, and then handed it to Xiaoxia and Xiaogang.

Xiaoxia took the fragrance test strip, smelled it carefully, and her eyes lit up: "Mmm! It smells great!"

She herself was quickly drawn to a perfume that blended fresh sea breeze and white floral notes, and after trying it, she fell in love with it. "This scent...it's like being at the beach in summer!"

Seeing that his two companions had found something they liked, Xiao Gang also started browsing with great interest.

However, he mostly appreciated the perfume's ingredients and bottle design, occasionally offering a comment, but had no intention of buying it.

Xiao Gang really likes this scent, but he's not very interested in buying perfume.

finally.