Ash's Pokémon Travel Has Big Problems

He shook his head, his tone firm:

"wrong."

"Although Mengmeng is naughty, she is very sensible."

"Even if I were to leave temporarily, I would never disappear for so long without saying goodbye."

"and……"

Xiao Zhi had a feeling in his heart.

It's a bond between trainers and Pokémon.

This thing sounds a bit mystical, but it really exists.

Mega Evolution, which occurs when a trainer and a Pokémon are of one mind, is the manifestation and sublimation of this.

As his attention focused, he could now feel a vague emotion, tinged with tension and curiosity, rather than playful pleasure.

"I feel like it's discovered something, its state... doesn't seem like it's going to play."

"...A little scared?"

"But it doesn't look like it."

Xiao Zhi pondered the feelings in his heart.

This sensation is very faint; one must concentrate fully to feel even the slightest trace of it.

Seeing how serious Ash was, Rika's expression also became a little solemn.

She understands the special connection between trainers and Pokémon, and Ash's concerns are not unfounded.

She hesitated for a moment, seemingly having made up her mind: "Then there's no other way. Although I don't really want to do this... I know the person in charge here. I'll ask him to help me retrieve the surveillance footage, and we'll find out where the Dream Demon went very quickly."

Ash keenly noticed the hint of reluctance in Rika's words.

She "didn't really want to contact" the person in charge here?

Considering the rumors surrounding this game city, Ash had a vague idea in his mind.

Maybe……

Lijia didn't come here to play games.

Is Liga here to keep an eye on the Rockets?

This guess is very likely.

"Thank you for your help, Ms. Rika." Ash didn't point it out, but simply nodded in gratitude.

Ash knew very well that Rika, as the local Gym Leader, definitely knew more about the situation than he, an outsider.

Therefore, laymen should not instruct experts.

Lijia stood up and straightened the hem of her clothes, which had become slightly wrinkled from sitting for so long.

moment.

Her entire demeanor underwent a subtle change.

He switched from the relaxed state of being immersed in the game to the composure and dignity befitting a Rainbow Gym Leader.

She gestured to Xiaozhi and then walked straight towards the back of the arcade, an area where ordinary customers were not allowed.

Xiao Zhi followed closely behind.

After passing through the bustling main hall, the corridor behind became noticeably quieter, and the light became softer, even somewhat dim.

Two burly security guards in black uniforms stood like iron towers in front of a heavy solid wood door.

"Sorry, this is an office area. Customers are not allowed in." One of the security guards stopped them with a blank expression.

Without wasting any words, Lijia stepped forward and took out a badge from her sleeve.

The badge shimmered with a unique iridescent luster in the dim light; it was the Rainbow Badge.

This is different from the badges awarded to trainers.

This is a truly powerful badge that symbolizes the status of a gym leader.

She held up the badge to the gatekeeper, her voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority: "I am Rika, the Rainbow Gym Leader. If you need anything, you should speak to your supervisor."

The gatekeeper's expression changed instantly when he saw the badge.

The wariness in their eyes turned into respect, and there was even a hint of barely perceptible tension.

As for stopping them?

That's courting death.

With so little money each month, why are you risking your life?

The two exchanged a glance and immediately stepped aside, one of them even bowing slightly: "I'm very sorry, Director Lijia, we didn't know you were here. The person in charge... is inside."

Lijia nodded slightly, put away the badge, and pushed open the heavy wooden door.

Xiao Zhi followed closely behind.

I felt that this was more in line with Rika's identity as the dojo master.

It's a true local tyrant.

Even Team Rocket, who wields immense power in the Kanto underworld, has to hold their own in front of Rika.

Only the Rockets' elite officers are qualified to confront Rika.

If you want Rika to back down, at least Sakaki has to come over.

This is the true value of being a Rainbow Gym Leader.

The view behind the door resembled a high-class meeting room rather than an ordinary office.

The carpet was soft, the lighting was warm, and a faint fragrance filled the air.

However, the atmosphere in the room at this moment was completely at odds with this comfortable environment.

A slightly overweight man in a suit, who looked like the manager of an arcade, was standing in the center of the room, sweating profusely.

His face was pale, and he kept wiping his forehead with the handkerchief in his hand.

Seeing Lijia come in was like seeing a savior, or perhaps even more terrifying. Her lips trembled, and she wanted to say something but dared not speak.

The manager's gaze wasn't entirely focused on Lijia; rather, it timidly glanced towards the back of the room, at the high-backed chair facing away from the door.

It's as if there's some real, terrifying monster there?

Lijia stopped in her tracks after entering the room.

She clearly hadn't expected this situation. Her brows furrowed, and she stared sharply at the manager: "What's going on? I'm looking for the person in charge. What are you doing here? And who is that?"

The manager's voice trembled: "Ms. Li Jia... the person in charge... there's... a very important person waiting for you inside..."

"Wait for me?" Lijia's heart sank.

An ominous premonition, like a cold vine, instantly coiled around her heart.

She came to the arcade herself, partly to relax, and partly because she knew it was a Rockets property.

During the day, the city is bustling with people, so there's no need to worry about the Rockets causing trouble.

But the darkness of night provides the best camouflage.

To prevent Team Rocket members from causing trouble, Rika often came over at night to keep an eye on things.

Anyway, as long as she comes, the Rockets won't dare to do anything reckless.

But today seems a little different.

Rika originally just wanted to use her identity to help Satoshi check the surveillance footage.

But now... it might turn into a fight.

Because the other party seemed to have anticipated her arrival.

Given the Rockets' unusually confident demeanor... was it some high-ranking official who came over?

The Three Beast Warriors: Chakra, Sachi, and Ouka.

The four generals: Athena, Apollo, Lambda, and Lance.

Top executive: Bishas.

Liga was thinking about the list of senior officers for the Rockets.

The Rockets can be described as a team full of strong players.

Many talented players did not enter the league's system, but instead joined the Rockets.

The Rockets' overall strength is extremely formidable.

Although these guys are tough to deal with, she's not afraid.

Anyway, my colleagues can't come over openly, so it's not a big problem.

At least that's what she thinks for now.

……

...

(I was considering whether to go there after the National Day holiday, but the police said I could only file a lawsuit... Then it started raining... And it's going to rain even harder tomorrow, so I have to go back to my hometown first...)

(But the deposit is only 500... If I go to court, the rent, travel expenses, and wasted time... emm, it's even more of a loss...)

Chapter 113 Rika: Holy crap! Sakaki

Ash also sensed the strange atmosphere.

The seat with its back to them exuded an invisible pressure, as if the person sitting there was not a person, but a silent mountain.

This is the aura of a strong person.

I've experienced this before when Lt. Surge was serious, but not this intensely.

This person's strength far surpasses that of the dojo master.

King or champion?

The air in the room seemed to freeze, and even the faint game sound effects coming from outside the window sounded distant and unreal.

Ash subconsciously took half a step forward and stood to the side and slightly behind Rika, a subconscious posture of vigilance.

Ash then realized something... Could Giovanni really be here?

But that's ridiculous.

But besides Sakaki, does the Rockets have any other players like him?

Sakaki is a very busy person, and his identity is very sensitive, so it's impossible for him to stay in Rainbow City every day.

But maybe it just happens to be today?

Am I really a jinx?

Is running around the most difficult?

The gym battles were so easy to beat before... is this where the difficulty was increased?

Xiao Zhi felt that the situation was not good.

Just then, the high-backed chair slowly turned around.

A middle-aged man was sitting in the chair.

He wore a well-tailored dark suit, his face was resolute, and his eyes were as deep as an ancient well, revealing no emotion.

He simply sat there, without making any movement, yet he naturally exuded an aura of authority and control, as if he had long held a high position and was in control of everything.

His hands rested casually on the armrests, and he looked very relaxed.

When she saw that face clearly, Lijia's pupils suddenly contracted, and her body stiffened for a moment.

Despite the speculation, the impact was still enormous when the speculation was confirmed.

Before coming—

Lika: The Rockets are nothing special.