Pokémon: Trainers Start as Bounty Hunters.

They are unable to advance in their positions to perform more difficult tasks.

It has to be said that this is somewhat of a regret.

Of course, most rangers wouldn't have any objections to this, because they are people who truly love and are willing to dedicate everything to the forest, without a doubt.

Otherwise, none of them would be able to pass the entrance exam for the specialized ranger school.

Typically, after completing specialized ranger school training, rangers are assigned as regional rangers to ranger alliances located in Fire, Armia, or Oblibia.

Because these three places are less urbanized than other areas, they have preserved their original natural appearance to a greater extent, making them more suitable for rangers who need to get close to nature to get through the initial adaptation phase.

However, although they did not pass the final test, this does not mean that there is a gap in their abilities.

Simply put, the rangers or forest rangers that people usually refer to only have one Pokémon partner, and they mostly use the hunting leash to request assistance from wild Pokémon.

Meanwhile, the regional patrol officers of the guard unit raise multiple Pokémon to fight together, just like regular trainers.

Each has its own characteristics and strengths.

Don't underestimate the role of rangers and forest police. Their tasks include resolving various conflicts and even fighting against evil organizations. Their actual work covers most of the duties of community service teams and police officers.

It's no exaggeration to say that if the order in the city is maintained by Officer Jenny, then the order in the wild is largely maintained by the Ranger League and the Forest Guard.

Members of the forest rangers are stationed in Heraklion Forest and Keros Forest across the river, with the aim of protecting the ecological balance of the forests.

According to Nurse Joy from the Yoshihide City Pokémon Center, they recently got a new manager named Morio.

The other person is probably around 30 years old, has a steady and meticulous work style, and is a trustworthy person.

"If you encounter any problems, you can contact him at any time for help."

As Tetsuya walked down the street, he recalled the tone of praise that Miss Joy had used when talking about the other person.

Having earned Miss Joey's approval in such a short time since taking office, he must be a very good ranger.

However, Tetsuya didn't intend to run into the other party this time, because it was pointless and nothing major was going to happen.

As long as trainers don't set fire to forests, capture groups of several types of Pokémon at once, or incite battles between Pokémon groups, the police force will not interfere with ordinary exploration activities.

After all, humans are also part of nature, and the forest rangers are meant to stop those who maliciously cause damage.

"Phew, we're here."

After walking along the main road for a long time, Tetsuya finally saw a road sign that read "Heracross Forest".

Ignoring the word "evil" marked with a big X next to him, he calmly walked straight inside.

The moment Tetsuya stepped into the forest, his identity information within the League was transmitted via computer to the Forest Guard's branch command center located there.

"A direct descendant of trainers, with no bad history, and a very low level of vigilance."

A bespectacled man wearing a standard red shirt made a very calm judgment.

"Yes, we can observe for a while."

Another man with a thick beard, whose beard and hair seemed to be connected, nodded steadily.

"Speaking of Morio, is this the strongest rookie from the Kanto Alliance this year?"

Another member of the security team curiously came over and asked.

The daily work of the forest rangers is rather monotonous and stressful. Their behavior is similar to that of firefighters, who must immediately respond to any incidents.

In this context, Tetsuya's identity and behavior are undoubtedly a topic worth discussing to pass the time.

"He doesn't look like much, just a greenhorn."

The forest rangers made a judgment based on the young man looking around on the screen.

"not necessarily."

Morio's brief words undoubtedly piqued the curiosity of the security team members.

They were quite convinced of the new leader's abilities; he had earned that respect through his skills and attitude.

But Tetsuya's behavior really made him seem like a clueless idiot.

“Take a close look at the spot he’s observing.”

A glint flashed in Morio's eyes as he spoke to his subordinates.

Where to observe? Everyone stared at the screen with curiosity for a while.

"He seems to be... confirming where our surveillance cameras are placed?"

One of the team members said somewhat uncertainly.

"Not only that, the directions he was looking in also happened to be the locations where the Heracross tribe has been frequently appearing recently."

Another team member who was on duty in the field added to the story.

It's no wonder these experienced veterans couldn't see it; the main reason is that Tetsuya's perspective moved too quickly and too subtly, giving the impression that he was aimlessly looking around.

But finding it once or twice is a coincidence; finding it every time can only be inevitable.

The team members were very surprised.

These surveillance cameras not only incorporate the latest technology, but are also placed in locations that experienced rangers consider the least likely to be discovered. Not to mention, the rangers have their own set of placement rules.

With a combination of factors, it's impossible for a normal person to detect it.

"Who set up machine number 8?" Mori suddenly asked.

Oh no! The team members were all startled; such a question could never be good news.

"I...I arranged it."

A weak voice rang out.

"Go move it up a bit later, there's probably a slight difference in color tone in that spot."

Surprisingly, Morio didn't criticize him too much, but simply said one thing and let him go.

This wasn't like the new boss's usual style. The group exchanged glances.

The vast forest and the small number of members—two direct reasons determine the importance of the surveillance system.

These surveillance cameras are like their eyes; if even one of them malfunctions, it could damage the forest. The location where it is detected is certainly a major issue.

Normally, this kind of question would get you severely criticized.

“Look closely, this guy has found all the surveillance locations you set up. Take this opportunity to find any blind spots.”

Despite the stares of his subordinates, Morio made no attempt to explain and instead issued another order.

It's obvious that the young man on the screen is not within the realm of normal people.

"Yes."

The team members knew this was a big deal, and they all devoted some of their energy to the monitoring screens they had set up.

"Monitor #22 needs to be tilted to the left," "Monitor #78 needs to be moved down," "Monitor #96 requests a relocation"...

For a moment, the small command center was filled with the reports from the team members.

It's normal to make mistakes; after all, team members are still thinking with human brains, and it's impossible to be perfect.

But mistakes must be corrected.

Previously, they were blinded by their own involvement, but Tetsuya's appearance undoubtedly provided them with a good reference point for correction.

The more they looked, the more horrified they became.

This young man has disappeared from the surveillance footage for who knows how many times.

If any member of a dark organization is maliciously trying to cause trouble, they're in for a very busy day, and might even lose their lives.

"Fortunately, fortunately."

A member of the guard muttered to himself.

"Boss, is it possible...?"

The bespectacled man who started off the fastest turned his head the fastest, and he looked at his superior with a questioning tone.

Morio shook his head seriously.

He knew exactly what his partner was going to say, but that wasn't realistic.

Tetsuya's investigation has clearly exceeded normal limits, indicating that he must possess extraordinary abilities; otherwise, no matter how experienced he is, he could not have done this.

Their security detail doesn't have that much budget to ask for help from the other party; they can only say that they should take advantage of this time to pay more attention and make corrections as soon as possible.

"Hey."

Everyone in the command center sighed in regret.

At this moment, Tetsuya, who was gradually moving deeper into the forest, naturally had no idea what the forest guards, led by Morio, were talking about, nor did he know that they were using his search as a correction tool.

He was still marveling at how well the forest was fortified.

"It's a good thing that Viridian Forest is ridiculously large, otherwise I probably wouldn't have been able to survive there at first."

Tetsuya secretly smacked his lips.

Of course, there are members of the forest police force and even some senior rangers in the Evergreen Forest, but compared to its area, the number of people is insignificant.

Except for a few areas with higher numbers that are under special protection by the Ranger Alliance, most of Viridian Forest is no different from ordinary wilderness.

"We're almost there."

Tetsuya muttered to himself as he looked at the blue panel that had suddenly appeared in his line of sight.

Just using a cheat to find the sprite, it's standard procedure.

"Come out, Serpent Lord."

He placed his right hand on his waist and casually tossed out a luxurious ball.

Even though Heracross was extremely docile, Tetsuya felt it was best to be cautious and that he still needed to be protected.

That kind of superhuman strength is no joke; one punch from him could turn him into mincemeat.

Moreover, the forest-based Pokémon should be the ones sent out; the others are either too big or unsuitable.

"Taka~"

After emerging, the Serpent Lord took a deep breath of the long-lost forest air and then sighed.

Then, its upper body suddenly stood up.

"Suck"

Its nose twitched violently, then its eyes shone brightly.

"Does it smell good?" Zheye asked with a smile.

The Monarch Serpent nodded frantically.

For it, this smell is like Slowpoke's tail to Blaziken.

"Let's go pick some."

Tetsuya strode towards the source of the fragrance, hidden behind the bushes.

"chirp"

The monarch serpent panicked.

It smells good, but we can't be courting death. There must be some powerful elves guarding this place. Otherwise, should we sneak over here slowly?

"It's alright, it's alright, hurry up and catch up," Tetsuya called out without turning his head.

Seeing that the trainer had already put some distance between them, Serperior had no choice but to wag its body and catch up.

Honestly, Serpent is really worried about getting attacked.

"Hmm, another one coming for sweetness." The guards in the command center were already prepared for this.

This is the only thing that can attract attention in this forest.

"Just follow the rules, he doesn't seem like someone who doesn't know the ropes."

One of the team members, who was frantically calculating the angle of the surveillance camera he had just placed, said something without even looking up.

"To be honest, it wouldn't be a problem if he took more, after all..."

"An 8000-word self-criticism is due before dinner tonight."