Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

Professor Oak's agreement was also a major factor.

Those researchers and administrators within Rainbow University might not give Rika face, but they will definitely give Professor Oak face.

After all, he's the boss.

Unlike the grand and imposing main gate.

The path they emerged from was even more secluded, lined with dense ornamental bamboo groves on both sides, the rustling of bamboo leaves accompanying their footsteps.

In addition to the internal research area, the surrounding area also features a lot of decorative landscaping.

“Rainbow University is very large, and many researchers and students prefer to enter and exit through these side doors because it’s more convenient,” Lijia explained with a smile.

A gentle evening breeze caressed her hair.

As the sun sets, its rays illuminate her cheeks, drifting like clouds, a picture of unparalleled beauty.

"What you see today is just the tip of the iceberg. I hope you can gain a more comprehensive understanding of Pokémon research."

Lijia concluded.

“That’s true.” Xiao Gang nodded. He had certainly broadened his horizons today.

"...I think breeding Magikarp has great potential..." Xiaoxia decided to contact her older sister to see if she could get some investment for the lab.

Please.

Magikarp, who can unleash the Dragon's Wrath!

It's extremely rare, okay?

"This is the first time I've ever heard of Magikarp being able to use Dragon Rage..." Ash agreed.

The Pokémon knowledge in the book is accurate and confirmed.

However, much of the knowledge about Pokémon that is still uncertain has not been widely disseminated.

That's what development is all about.

What's right today might be wrong tomorrow.

There's a reason why many of those researchers are losing their hair.

Back at the comfortable guesthouse in the Rainbow Gym, Ash didn't rest. Instead, he took Pikachu and Misdreavus to the training room that the gym had prepared for guests for their daily practice.

It's a bit remote here, but very quiet.

It's a very suitable place to entertain guests.

Pidgey is resting in its Poké Ball, while Gyarados's size is not well-suited for indoor training.

"Pikachu, Quick Attack needs to be even faster!"

"Mengmeng, focus on controlling your magical flames!"

...Xiao Zhi focused on giving instructions and discussing different ways to use the skill in different situations.

Pokémon moves are not fixed.

Instead, it can be applied in variations.

The windows of the training room were open, letting in the cool night air.

at this time.

The dream demon, who was practicing the [Illusion Beam], suddenly stopped and lightly floated to the window.

"Mama?" (Huh?)

Those big eyes gazed curiously out the window at a hidden path leading to the back alley of the dojo.

Ghost-type Pokémon have the ability to perceive souls, unlike human vision.

Some of the more powerful Ghost-type Pokémon can even extract the soul directly.

...This is an ability that cannot be described using Pokémon skills.

"What's wrong, Momo?" Ash noticed his friend's unusual behavior and went to the window as well.

Following the dream demon's gaze, they saw a figure sneaking along the path at high speed.

The man was dressed in inconspicuous dark casual clothes, wearing a baseball cap pulled low on his head, and an exaggeratedly large mask that almost covered his entire face.

But the unconsciously elegant gait and the figure silhouette that even loose casual clothes couldn't conceal...

Misdreavus blinked and telepathically told Ash, "[Mah! It's Rika! The taste and feeling are unmistakable!]"

But since the Rainbow Gym is Rika's personal fiefdom, what could possibly require such secrecy?

The voice just fell.

The dream demon's figure became translucent as if it had merged into the air, passing directly through the walls and windows.

She drifted outside silently and curiously followed the "suspicious" figure.

Uh... Ghost-type Pokémon can pass directly through walls and windows, which is also an ability that is difficult to describe with a move.

Rika, who was outside the window, seemed to sense something and subconsciously turned around to glance back, only to meet the innocent big eyes of the dream demon floating behind her, tilting its head and looking at her.

Eyes facing each other.

The air solidified instantly.

Lijia stiffened, a hint of panic and embarrassment flashing in her eyes.

She clearly didn't expect to be discovered in this way.

Even through the window, Xiaozhi could see the tips of her ears quickly turn red.

After a few seconds of stalemate, Lijia seemed to take a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind.

She suddenly raised her hand, beckoned towards the window, and then pointed towards the back alley, the meaning clear: Don't make a sound, come over.

Xiao Zhi was stunned for a moment, his curiosity completely piqued.

He said to Pikachu, who was training, "I'm going out for a bit."

Then, she tiptoed out of the room and, following Rika's directions, slipped out through an inconspicuous side door of the dojo.

"Pikachu?" Although somewhat puzzled, Pikachu did not follow.

Pikachu is very diligent and never misses a day of training.

Since we're visiting during the day, we need to catch up on the training at night.

And from Pikachu's perspective... what danger could there be in this Rainbow Gym?

Isn't there a Dream Demon following along?

Ash also had Pidgeotto and Gyarados with him.

As soon as I left the house.

Rika grabbed Ash's wrist with considerable force... no less than that of a strong adult man.

Despite her seemingly delicate appearance, Miss Rika appears to be quite skilled in physical combat.

"Shh—" Lijia lowered her voice, a hint of unease still lingering in her eyes, but more so a resolute "what's the use" attitude.

"Since you've found out... let's do it together."

"However, you have to keep everything you saw tonight a secret, okay?"

"You're an accomplice today!"

Lijia's tone was somewhat amused, but she wasn't angry.

"Huh?" Xiao Zhi was confused.

Before Xiaozhi could react, Rika grabbed him and led him into the intricate alleyways.

The dream demon excitedly followed behind, sometimes invisible and sometimes visible, finding this sudden "night tour" extremely thrilling.

After several turns and twists, a dazzling array of lights, completely out of place in the surrounding quiet neighborhood, came into view.

A huge neon sign flashed the words "RAIBOW GAME CORER".

The translated meaning is Rainbow Game City.

The sounds of music and electronic effects could be faintly heard.

Rika stopped in the shadows of the alley, checked her surroundings again, and then her face changed from its usual gentle expression to one that Ash had never seen before—a mixture of tension and excitement.

“Let’s go,” Lika’s voice was much lighter than usual, her eyes sparkling, “I’ll show you… the liveliness of Rainbow City.”

She pushed open a relatively hidden side door of the arcade, and the deafening sound waves and colorful lights instantly engulfed Ash and Misdreavus.

Ash: I thought you were going to blow up Team Rocket's base!

Xiao Zhi: So you were sneaking around just to play games?

Dream Fairy: Play games! Play games!

Chapter 111 Rainbow Game City Refreshes with a Super BOSS

Rainbow Game City was extremely noisy.

It's completely different from the peaceful and serene atmosphere of the Rainbow Gym.

Sound effects, lighting effects, and the cheers and sighs of the players intertwined to create a cacophony of noise.

There are many young people here.

This is also a kind of exciting atmosphere.

Why do some people like to go to internet cafes?

It's the same even if you're playing computer games at home.

The difference lies in the atmosphere.

The atmosphere in an internet cafe is much better than at home.

The same applies to arcades.

Playing games in an arcade is a much better experience than buying a game console and playing at home.

In front of a dazzling fighting machine.

Ash held Misdreavus, who was staring intently at the screen, while Rika focused on manipulating the joystick and buttons.

At this moment, the gentle, reserved smile of a young lady on Lijia's face was replaced by a focused, even slightly "murderous" expression.

Win, win, win!

Must win!

Her fingers flew across the screen, and the character on the screen unleashed a dazzling combo, causing the character controlled by the Dream Demon to retreat steadily.

"Mama~!" Misdreavus cried out unwillingly, shrinking its little head into Ash's arms.

Ash felt Misdreavus's body tense in his arms, and looked at Rika's profile, which was noticeably different from during the day. He couldn't help but whisper to Misdreavus, "With more practice, you can always win back, Misdreavus."

Misdreavus blinked its big eyes and suddenly whispered through its psychic abilities, only Ash could hear: "Ash, Ash, Ms. Rika always seems sleepy and lethargic at the gym during the day. Is it because she sneaks out at night to play games?"

Dream Fairy thought this was very likely.

After all, Rika's performance clearly indicates she's a gaming expert.

She obviously doesn't have time to play games during the day, so she must sneak out every night.

Although this claim is not impossible.

But no matter how you look at it, it's still utter nonsense.

Before Ash could answer, Rika seemed to sense something... High-level trainers are often not ordinary people.

Without turning her head, she lowered her voice and said, "Little one, don't talk nonsense, or I'll beat you up."

His tone carried a hint of feigned threat, but more than that, it conveyed an embarrassment at having his secret exposed, and a rare sense of relaxation in this informal setting.

Having left the dojo and shed her responsibilities as dojo master and young lady of a prestigious family, she is clearly letting loose and being herself.

Looking at Rika like this, Ash couldn't help but think of Brock.

He usually presents himself as a steady, reliable, and caring older brother, but he instantly transforms into a completely different person when he encounters a beautiful lady.

Hmm... Perhaps these people who bear heavy responsibilities need such an unknown outlet to release their pressure.