Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game.

Xia Chen was pondering his backup plan when Xianbu suddenly poked him with a piece of silk.

"Buyi~"

Xia Chen turned his head in confusion and asked, "Ibu, what's wrong?"

Xianbu pointed with the silk in the direction where Dorgonmesia had just left. Xia Chen looked in that direction and found that the grayish-blue dragon had returned. It floated back leisurely, and it seemed to have a dazzling eyeball on its head that reflected the sunlight.

It's back again?

Before Xia Chen's smile could fully bloom, he remembered his earlier wishful thinking, and his smile instantly froze.

Forget it, let's wait for Dorgon Messia to make a choice first.

The little dragon flies very fast, perhaps thanks to its strange flying movements. Its little tail flicks behind it, like a small fish swimming in the air.

It quickly "swam" to Xia Chen, and with a flick of its little head, the small bead that shone with a dazzling light flew forward in an arc.

Xia Chen reacted quickly and caught the thing that Xiao Duolong threw to him with one hand.

This small bead was almost transparent, and it was not any stone or bead-like fairy item that Xia Chen recognized, nor did it emit any energy fluctuations.

Perhaps it's just a small trinket, like a gold bead, worth a little money?

…………

Xia Chen made a preliminary judgment, then asked with a smile, "Little Duolong, is this a gift for me?"

"Messi~" Dorgon Messia blinked his big, bright yellow eyes and nodded.

Xia Chen suddenly realized that this was the "token of love" that Xiao Duolong had given her.

So it just flew away to get this?

Xia Chen was both amused and exasperated. This little guy hadn't even told him beforehand.

And the way it followed me before, and the way it avoided my search, I really don't understand its thinking.

Xia Chen looked at the quirky Doronmesia and asked somewhat nervously, "So, you mean you're willing to become my partner?"

"Messi~"

Instead of answering directly, Dorgonmesia twirled merrily in the air before plunging her head into Xia Chen's hair, which hadn't been washed for two days, expressing her inner thoughts in her own unique way.

Does this mean they've agreed?

Unable to make up his mind, Xia Chen had no choice but to resort to the most primitive method.

He placed a Poké Ball in front of Draco Messia above his head and said, "Only after this ball is in will we officially be considered Trainer and Pokémon!"

"Messi?"

Little Dragon emerged from its "new nest," poked the button in the center of the Poké Ball with its pointed beak, and entered the ball.

"Crack!"

After a crisp sound, without resistance, Little Dragon became the owner of the Poké Ball.

Xia Chen's smile, which he had managed to suppress several times, gradually became unrestrained, and he even excitedly started shouting "Wuhu!"

This also means that Xia Chen has captured his fifth Pokémon, Dracomecia!

…………

Xia Chen didn't let the little dragon stay in the Poké Ball for long before releasing it.

Because it hasn't seen any of the other companions besides Fairyclops.

No sooner had Draco Messia emerged from its Poké Ball than it darted back into Xia Chen's hair.

Xia Chen had a strange expression. Was his hair, which he hadn't washed for two days, really that comfortable?

Or does this little guy think he's Dorgonki?

Xia Chen was stunned for a moment, because he suddenly realized that this little dragon had been all alone since it appeared.

This is not common in their race.

Typically, two Draco Mesia live in the hole on Draco's head, and one Draco Mesia also lives on Draco's head. They take care of the baby Draco until it evolves into Draco before separating.

But why does my own Doron Messiah look so much like Batman?

Well, it seems I'm not qualified to tell such hellish jokes.

Thinking about his own background, Xia Chen felt some empathy for the companion he had just recruited.

Xia Chen gently stroked the little dragon perched on his head, deciding to inquire about its condition when he went to see Dragonite later.

Pulling himself out of his thoughts, Xia Chen released Kirlia and Zoroia and introduced them to their new companions.

He pointed to the top of his head. "Kirullian, Zoroya, this is our new companion."

"Oh?" Soroya tilted his head. Why was Xia Chen introducing himself like that? Was he trying to be cute?

Kirlia used her psychic powers to sense Doromesia, who was hidden in her hair. She wondered if her new companion was so shy.

Xia Chen pulled Xiao Duolong out of his hair with a bit of helplessness and said seriously, "Listen carefully at times like this, these are very important companions!"

"Messi." Dorgon Messia readily agreed.

…………

Xia Chen nodded in satisfaction and introduced them one by one: "This is Kirlia, this is Zoroya, and this is her, whom you've met before, Sylveon, who is also the most senior of my Pokémon."

"Chiru~"

Kirlia gracefully lifted the hem of her skirt and curtsied, the horns on her head not sensing any negative emotions from the little dragon.

"Yo~"

Soroya was happy to finally be rid of the youngest member of Xia Chen's team, so she welcomed Doronmesia's arrival.

"Buyi."

Ibu rolled her eyes. It wasn't that she had a problem with her new companion, but rather that she had some reservations about Xia Chen's statement.

What do you mean by "oldest"? Can't you speak properly? This child just turned one year old not long ago!

Knowing before arriving at Dragon Island that a new partner would be joining the team, the three Pokémon were quite friendly towards Dracomecia upon their first meeting.

Little Dragon doesn't seem to understand the specific meaning of "partner" yet, and isn't very enthusiastic.

But that's okay. When Zoroa first joined the team, she always had a long face, but she gradually became familiar with Sylveon and the others.

After introducing his teammates to his new friends, Xia Chen suddenly remembered Milotic, who wasn't with him, and added, "Oh right, there's another guy, Milotic. He's got some things to do right now and isn't with us. I'll introduce him to you when we see him later."

"Messi~"

Xiao Duolong responded listlessly, reminding Xia Chen of his past life when his parents dragged him to visit relatives during the Lunar New Year.

He shook his head helplessly, gave up on lecturing, and let Dorgonmesia crawl back into his hair.

Perhaps because Little Dragon is a Ghost-type, it naturally exudes a chilling aura, often making Xia Chen feel a cold sensation when it perches on his head.

It felt like the top of my head had an air conditioner on.

It's quite comfortable in the sweltering summer now, but it won't be the same in winter. We must correct Xiao Duolong's bad habit then.

Hmm, this kind of flag sounds kind of familiar?

Xia Chen glanced down at the guy who was yelling, "What Ralts promised has nothing to do with my Kirlia," and sighed inwardly.

Hopefully, the newly tamed little dragon will make things easier for me.

Speaking of being hassle-free, I wonder what surprises this elf will bring me next.

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Having accomplished the most important task since arriving on Dragon Island, Xia Chen returned to the small island in the center of the lake with a relaxed mindset.

The giant Dragonite had previously told him to come find her after he caught the new Pokémon, and Xia Chen arrived as promised.

After searching the island for a while, he still couldn't find the conspicuous giant Dragonite.

However, he did see a strikingly different colored Dragonite and its trainer, Long Yue, who seemed to be comforting the Dragonite, which looked somewhat sad.

Xia Chen analyzed it silently.

The island is only so big; Milotic should have found Dragonite quickly in that short time. But now, only Dragonite is seen here, and Milotic doesn't seem to be around. And Dragonite looks so sad. There's only one possibility.

Milotic became a heartless dragon.

Xia Chen had no intention of judging Milotic's views on love, even though he was his own Pokémon. However, he was now in a bit of an awkward situation about how to face Long Yue.

After thinking for a moment, he decided not to disturb them and instead went to find Milos, but Long Yue noticed him and called out to him.

Xia Chen had no choice but to let the desert dragonfly land.

"Hello everyone."

Xia Chen coughed awkwardly and greeted them.

Long Yue seemed to know what Xia Chen was thinking and explained, "Things might be a little different from what you imagine. It was the Milotic that Dragonite abandoned."

Xia Chen: "."

Is it inappropriate to discard this term? Shouldn't I be the one who trains Milotic?

But putting aside the wording, this is indeed a bit unexpected.

Xia Chen originally thought that Milos was the one who would be a jerk.

I don't know what exactly happened between them.

…………

Long Yue seemed unwilling to discuss this topic any further, and instead asked, "By the way, have you tried to catch any new Pokémon? The Pokémon here have the highest potential in the entire Dragon Island."

Xia Chen nodded and then pulled down Xiao Duolong, a homebody who wasn't socially anxious but was even more so.

“Here comes Doromecia, my fifth Pokémon.”

"Little Dragon, this is my friend."

He introduced them to each other.

Long Yue looked somewhat surprised, "Hmm, it's actually a Dragon Mesia? That's a rather rare elf even on Dragon Island."

Xia Chen said with some emotion, "Indeed, it was not easy to subdue it."