Divine Plan? But I'm a Pokémon trainer.

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The idea that the evolution of the white-striped savage bass requires a large number of its own kind's souls... is that also a misconception?

Improving their quality rather than increasing their quantity might also lead to their evolution.

Considering that the Ghost Tail Fish that Link raised had accepted different types of souls, perhaps souls from other races could also meet certain conditions?
"Simply put, it's about taking the White Striped Savage Bass to a place like Lavender Town for special training?"

Xiaoxia pondered for a moment and thought it was quite possible.

Of course, this is just speculation, and since Link did not breed a second Savage Bass, he cannot actively verify it.

However, since Xiaoxia happened to be passing by, she could try giving the Savage Bass a special training session at the Burnt Tower in Enshu City.

Inspired, she immediately stopped slacking off and prepared to set off again after dinner.

As she was about to leave, Xiaoxia suddenly remembered the gossip she had heard some time ago.

"Speaking of which, the new Normal-type Gym that opened in Ripple Town in the Unova region has been giving badges to trainers who pass the challenge in the past two years. And those badges have effects such as making trainers and trainers use their full power. Do you have any clues about this, Krillin?"

"Huh, why are you asking me?" Link was a little confused.

Of course it was him who posted it, but could a Super Hua Lan person really guess it just by intuition!?

"Hmm, I have a feeling these weird props are the kind of things you could pull out, but I guess I'm just overthinking it. Bye, I'm off!"

"Muf!"

Xiaoxia left in a hurry, clearly eager to verify her speculation about the evolutionary path of the savage bass.

Link, who had nothing urgent to do, ate and watched TV with the elves until noon, and then went sightseeing as planned in the afternoon.

This port doesn't have as many tourist attractions as Yuanzhu City, but its convenient transportation and technological development have brought about cultural exchange.

Not long after leaving the Asagi Cafeteria, they saw the Asagi venue for the Grand Contest. With Mikoli's promotion and improvement of the Grand Contest, the event has gradually become more popular.

Pokémon gyms seem to be much more popular than before, and can be found in shopping districts and near Pokémon Centers.

"It's a pity that a lot of cards in my previous deck were returned from auction, otherwise I could have signed up for a shop tournament."

"Fu?"

What is bid cancellation?
Link almost forgot that Fire Fox has never played in a competitive match.

"Okay, let's explain as we walk."

The man and the fox eventually arrived at the Asagi Lighthouse on the east bank of the city.

As dusk approached, the lighthouse's radiance was dazzling, stretching across the coast like a sword and disappearing into the horizon.

Before even entering, Link could hear the sounds of battles coming from inside; it was probably some visiting trainers whose eyes met...

The man and the fox climbed upwards with great interest, but unexpectedly encountered an acquaintance they had met once before—

Rockets executive Lance is leading his team to capture the lighthouse, attempting to extinguish the lights and cause the Streamer to sink.

The sounds Link heard outside were actually Team Rocket members suddenly launching an attack and fighting the tourists.

"How could it be him!?"

"Hurry! Act now, or it will be too late!"

"Double-egg gas, 'Major Self-Destruction'!"

"Fox, Bulbasaur, Chikorita, prepare for battle."

Link's arrival completely shifted the balance of the battle, forcing Team Rocket to take a risk. Despite his usual absurdity about the world's loose legal system, Link immediately dispatched his Pokémon to fight.

The fire fox, who had been by his side all along, took matters into its own hands and completely "sealed" the Double Egg Gas's attack to prevent it from launching a suicide attack that would destroy the lighthouse.

This prompted Lance, who was about to take a desperate gamble, to immediately abandon the double-egg gas and climb the steps to get as far away from the fire fox's attack range as possible.

Although he has only battled Link once so far... after having 4 Poké Balls stolen and being forced to use Zubat, which resulted in him being one-shotted, I guess that counts as a battle too.

In any case, he couldn't beat the opponent when he first left the house, and now he's unlucky enough to run into him again. Isn't this just fate playing a joke on him?
Lance also brought a mischievous lightning bolt with him this time. As long as we leave here immediately and head to the top of the tower, once we get there...
Before he could even run two steps, that familiar, nightmarish feeling returned, and Lance, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, was once again slept with by the fire fox.

"Fu~"

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Three years have passed, and he's still a trainer who hasn't improved at all.

Link muttered to himself, "He might have just been released from prison not long ago."

With Lance's defeat, the remaining Team Rocket members were also easily overwhelmed by the tourists who had the assistance of Bulbasaur and Chikorita.

Lance's scheme was thus foiled, but their specific plans and objectives remain unknown.

Officer Jenny, who rushed over, immediately took over the Team Rocket members and their Pokémon, while Link managed to skip the recording thanks to his connections.

After saying goodbye to Officer Jenny, he and Fire Fox used their money to avoid being seen and arrived at the top of the lighthouse with a wide view.

The electric dragon working here was unaffected by the chaos below and continued to provide illumination for distant ships as usual.

Thanks to the electric dragon's brilliance, people were able to gaze at the distant night view from the lighthouse.

"No wonder this lighthouse is called the most worthwhile landmark in Asagi City, but doesn't it get tiring to generate electricity here every day?"

Link looked at the electric dragon that was providing light next to the machine in the center of the lighthouse. He remembered that this kind of elf was not nocturnal, and it must be quite troublesome for it to come out to work at night.
Upon hearing this, Dianlong shook his head like a rattle-drum: "Dian yo~"

In other words, these electric dragons also work in shifts, and most of them come from MooMoo Ranch on Route 39 in the north. They only work 1-2 days a month.

"I see. So this job seems pretty easy."

As they were talking, Ami, who had just finished her gym duties after learning about the incident at Asagi Lighthouse, rushed over and happened to see Link and Fennekin, who had removed their cover.

"Xiao Lin?"

She subconsciously recalled what Officer Jenny had told her about the situation and felt genuinely grateful and thankful to the person who had unexpectedly appeared there.

"After hosting challengers all day, do you still have to work part-time at the lighthouse?"

"No, that's not it. I just really enjoy looking out at the ocean from the lighthouse by the light of the Electro Dragon... Anyway, thank you, Kobayashi. Otherwise, who knows what Team Rocket might have done."

"Fu~"

"Yes! Of course, I also want to thank the Fire Fox and the other elves!"

Link smiled, somewhat unconcerned. He figured anyone else would have helped anyway, and the tourists had already been a great help.

Even so, Ami is still very grateful to the people who guarded the lighthouse for her here.

As the gym leader, there wasn't much she could do but give the Asagi Gym badge to Link and the other visitors as a thank you gift.

"I never thought I'd get a badge for doing nothing..."

(End of this chapter)