Divine Plan? But I'm a Pokémon trainer.

Chapter 465 Link: When are you guys going to create a chat group for those with clairvoyance?
Understanding the cultural background beforehand is certainly a prerequisite for traveling to a region, but experiencing it firsthand is also a very important step.

After the elves gained a preliminary and meaningless understanding of the local culture, Link took them into the tower.

The chanting of sutras was constant, and the sound of the pagoda swaying created a lullaby that helped people fall asleep.

The tower is filled with trumpet buds, some standing, some lying, and some sitting in all sorts of strange and unusual positions.

Judging from the marks on the ground, a fierce battle must have taken place here not long ago, and it even seems that someone used a piercing rope, causing some damage to the structure of the Bell Sprout Tower itself.

Fortunately, the central pillar was unharmed, allowing it to sway as if it could continue to do so indefinitely.

The monks' goal in practicing with trumpet buds is the concept of "coexistence between humans and spirits, and nature"—through chanting and combat.

Not long after entering the tower, Link was attacked by monks.

"I am Zhen Nian... Uh, although you are very strong, I am just the weakest among cultivators!"

"I am Mo Nian, go forth, Trumpet Sprout, don't lose, Trumpet Sprout!"

"This humble monk, Eisune, is a new Trainer who has received Chikorita... Ra-ba-ya!"

"It's quite an achievement to get this far. Let me, Zong Nian, show you... my senior brothers will avenge me!"

"Isn't it normal for the Four Heavenly Kings to have a fifth member? I'm already invincible with Trumpet Sprout, who's of one mind with me—no!!!"

The monks who had been practicing in the Bellsprout Tower were somewhat out of touch with the world and were completely unaware that Link, who was carrying Chikorita, was not a novice trainer who had just acquired a starter Pokémon.

The radish spirit kept calling out as it used its vine whip to knock out one trumpet bud after another, finally getting past the area where it would be challenged every few steps.

"There are so many trumpet-shaped buds here. By the way, where are their evolved forms, the Buzzwole and the Carnivora?"

Because these two Pokémon are too corrosive, they are not suitable for keeping in fragile towers, just as monks would not keep Snorlax in such a place.

Link eventually arrived at the third level of Bellbud Tower, where Elder Light Saint resided.

"Trainer, it's clear that your relationship with your Pokémon isn't just that of master and servant, but rather a much closer and unbreakable bond, with an unshakable connection."

"I can see that even though you've only just stepped out of your house, you already possess unparalleled... huh?"

The elder, Guang Sheng, who had gained the ability of divine vision through cultivation and could even see the future to some extent, suddenly became somewhat hesitant in his tone.

For some reason, he couldn't see the other person's future.

The road that should have been glorious has been cut off, and the future that should have become legendary has come to an abrupt end, and will be completely over in the near future.

It is truly regrettable and saddening that such a thing could happen at an age when one has all the possibilities.

"Sigh, if you could continue on this path, you might be able to showcase your unique talent at the Silver Conference alongside those new trainers who arrived last month..."

"Fu?"

The fox was confused but impressed. What strange things was this monk saying? There was no way the trainer would participate in the rookie-level tournament to smash fish this year.

“Elder, actually I’m not a new trainer, but rather an assistant commissioned by Professor Elm to investigate a red-haired boy.” Upon hearing this, Guang Sheng recalled the trainer who had come here last month to raise the Totodile.

"You mean Little Silver?"

Link nodded: "He stole the Pokédex and Totodile that the Doctor prepared for the newcomers. Officer Jenny and the other Pokédex holders are also investigating this matter."

So that's how it is. The monk quickly realized why the three people who came to the Tower of Trumpet Sprouts after Little Silver had that attitude.

But, that little silver-haired guy turned out to be a thief?
"I think there might be some misunderstandings here."

After a pause, Guang Sheng added, "He is a person who loves Pokémon, has an extraordinary willpower, and hates evil. His future potential is no less than that of the champion. However, he is too strict with himself, others, and Pokémon, and is unable to express his goodwill towards Pokémon."

"Moreover, that boy is carrying a huge shadow and is fighting against it, which will determine the fate of the Johto region in the future."

The ability to see clearly is very convenient, almost on par with Song Ye's ability to see a thousand miles.

Upon learning of the abbot's opinion of Xiao Yin, Link pondered and analyzed the meaning of these prophecies.

In conclusion, Guang Sheng believes that Silver is unlikely to be the thief who stole Totodile and the Pokédex, or there may be a deeper reason behind this incident.

That's amazing, this is almost like predicting the future.

"Well, I'm willing to believe that he must have had his reasons, but these are not enough pieces of evidence to convict him. In the end, it will inevitably turn into a troublesome case like the DL-6 incident."

Kousei was powerless to do anything about it. Putting aside Officer Jenny in Kikyo City, police officers or Dr. Elm in other places certainly wouldn't believe his judgments.

"In any case, thank you for your help. I will convey all of this to Dr. Kongmu."

This should give Dr. Kuroki a reason to temporarily suspend the manhunt for Gin and continue to observe for a while longer.

Having achieved both sightseeing and his original purpose, Link bid farewell to Elder Light Saint and prepared to leave the tower.

Just as he was about to leave, the monk behind him suddenly said, "By the way, you must not go to the Sinnoh region recently, otherwise you may encounter something unfortunate."

Can you even detect anomalies in spacetime?
Link was indeed somewhat surprised this time: "Even so, I still have to go to Sinnoh. I have some personal matters to take care of... By the way, can I introduce a friend to me? He's an Interpol agent and he's been investigating Silver and some cases behind him recently."

The elder of the Bellsprout Tower did not refuse the request, so after leaving, Link sent a text message to the handsome guy, asking him to come here to find out some of his opinions about Silver.

While supernatural abilities are unbelievable to most people, they might still offer some inspiration for handsome men.

Not long after we came out of the tower, it was already close to dusk.

Link, who had already applied for a gym challenge, confirmed that his challenge had been accepted and headed straight to the Violet Gym, south of Bellsprout Tower.

Ash, the gym leader of the Violet City Gym, is known as the "Magnificent Flying-type Trainer." He inherited the gym and Pokémon from his father, who was traveling.

The thing Link was worried about—Asu pulling out a bunch of untrained Flying-type Pokémon—did not happen.

His father's Pokémon completely obeyed Ash's commands, so even a novice Gym Leader was fully capable of high-level Gym challenges based on his own battle knowledge and the synergy between his Pokémon.

(End of this chapter)