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

Therefore, it is not an unattainable task for the Dark Organization to plot against Guleton.

…………

"No one knows yet that Guleton is only at the elite level, so your situation isn't that bad."

Hearing what Cynthia said, it was clear that she didn't think as deeply as Xia Chen had.

That's normal. Before organizations like Team Rocket or Team Flare make any big moves, what's shown to the outside world is just the tip of the iceberg.

This is due to the information gap caused by the limitations of the times; it does not mean that Xia Chen is smarter than Shirona.

He didn't want to tell Cynthia the truth and make her worry unnecessarily, since Xia Chen felt that he was capable of protecting himself.

That was Deoxys, whose radiance had begun to gradually return.

"What do you say? Should we go back to Sinnoh together to lay low for a while?"

Cynthia invited him in front of Mingyi.

Mingyi bit her lip lightly, her cheeks puffed up like a little steamed bun, but she still didn't object.

They are both reasonable people; they may be jealous, but they can definitely distinguish right from wrong in this matter.

Faced with Cynthia's blatant NTR, Mingyi not only couldn't refuse, but even had to help persuade her.

“Yes, safety is the most important thing. We can travel anytime. Let’s wait until Guleton’s strength has recovered a bit before returning to Padia.”

This is clearly Cynthia's calculated strategy; in terms of safety, there is probably no safer place in the world than her home.

Honestly, if it weren't for what Pipa just mentioned, Xia Chen might have given in, but Padia has something that can help Guleton quickly regain his strength, so he can't leave.

According to Guleton himself, it might take more than half a year to recover to the level of a King, but it would be different to recover to his peak condition, which is conservatively estimated to be at least three years.

Of course, going from elite to legendary in three years is something no other Pokémon would even dare to dream of, but for Guleton, who is already a legendary Pokémon, natural recovery is still too slow.

In order to prepare for potential future crises, Xia Chen still wanted Gu Leton to recover his strength as soon as possible.

Therefore, he refused Cynthia and Mingyi's first joint request and revealed all the information he had received from Pipa that morning.

After a moment's thought, Cynthia nodded helplessly: "If that's the case, then staying in Padia is indeed better, to restore Guleton's strength as soon as possible, lest things get complicated."

Mingyi's expression was much more interesting; she looked like she wanted to laugh but was holding it in, as if she had heard a hellish joke.

Cynthia ignored the little girl and, after thinking for a moment, said, "Then, would you like to borrow Roseradore for a while?"

Xia Chen gently shook her head, still refusing, "No need, don't worry, don't forget about it."

Deoxys is someone who can go toe-to-toe with Milton, so in this world, self-preservation is definitely not a problem.

As for exposing the problem, wouldn't it be enough to silence all the enemies who see it?

Just because Xia Chen's hands are untouched by filth doesn't mean he wouldn't dare.

Cynthia knew who Xia Chen was talking about, and she raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

The implication in Xia Chen's words: Could it be that he has already subdued the elf named Deoxys?

No, based on what Cynthia knows about Xia Chen, it doesn't seem likely.

I guess there's some way the two can communicate with each other; in any case, I shouldn't need to worry about it.

…………

Now that the goals for the next period of time had been set, Cynthia didn't say anything more.

After lunch, she set off to catch a plane back to Sinnoh.

Xia Chen and Ming Yi will remain in Niangguang City for the time being.

On one hand, Mingyi's dojo challenge is not over yet, and on the other hand, Xia Chen is waiting for clues about Papa's secret seasoning.

After this incident, Xia Chen's trip to Padia was no longer as easy and carefree as he had imagined before coming. He now had an added burden on his shoulders: to help Guleton regain his strength.

While waiting for clues, Xia Chen wasn't idle every day.

Search for other Money-Gathering Pokémon in and around Bright City to collect coins, help Gulliver recover his strength, and provide training for the Pokémon.

Xia Chen had a very fulfilling time during this period, though he was also quite tired.

The aftermath of the events involving Milton and Millardton is still unfolding.

In the Padia region, the long-mysterious Zero Research Institute suddenly issued a statement revealing the existence of a spirit called the [Paradox].

The mysteries surrounding Zone Zero and Research Institute Zero are gradually being unveiled.

Simply put, the Paradoxical Species is a type of spirit discovered by traveling between the past and the future through a time machine developed in Zone Zero.

It is divided into two forms: ancient and future.

They share similar physical characteristics with some existing elves, but many of their physical structures and even attributes are completely different.

There are currently more than a dozen paradoxical spirits discovered, and the two legendary spirits that appeared at sea that day were the ancient and future paradoxical spirits of the Moto Lizard, known as [Winged King] and [Iron Serpent], namely, Guleton and Milerton.

The reason why Research Institute Zero issued this statement is not only because of the two legendary Pokémon that have been making headlines recently, but also because a Paradoxical species has escaped from Zone Zero.

Paradoxes are mostly powerful and brutal, and ordinary trainers cannot handle them. This statement is to remind the residents and travelers of Padia that if they encounter them, it is best to report to the League and stay away.

However, the effect of the statement was quite different from its original purpose.

Danger? We trainers are not afraid of danger, especially powerful Pokémon. Isn't that what trainers crave?

As soon as the announcement was made, tickets to Padia from various regions were almost sold out. Undoubtedly, most of those who rushed there were trainers whose goal was to capture Paradoxical creatures.

A powerful spirit from ancient times or the future—how interesting and exciting that sounds!

This statement thus became a de facto travel brochure for Padiya, and the league officials did not stop it.

This has no downsides for them; it not only boosts the tourism economy but also helps to address the increasingly unruly and difficult-to-control paradoxical spirits that are gradually regaining their wildness.

As for the dangers these trainers might encounter, what does that have to do with my league?

Our statement clearly warned you to stay away from the paradoxical spirits, but you not only ignored it but did the opposite. Is that my fault?

Xia Chen clicked his tongue in amazement as he looked at the news, wondering if this two-birds-with-one-stone strategy was the brainchild of Ye Ci.

…………

Besides the Padia region itself, the world also underwent a major change due to the appearance of those two spirits.

After discussions among the ten major alliances, starting today, a new level has been introduced to classify Pokémon strength, a system that has been in place for nearly a century—Legendary level.

Undoubtedly, the establishment of this new class was not achieved overnight. With the X and Y gods of Carlos preceding it and Milton Guleton displaying his prowess in the Eastern Padian Sea, the establishment of this new class was widely expected.

Currently, the official definition of "Legendary" refers to a Legendary Pokémon that is in its fully mature stage. No non-Legendary Pokémon has yet been able to reach this level.

In reality, once you reach the Champion level, there are no more Trainer Association assessments. Once you become a Champion, your main Pokémon will be Champion level.

The same principle applies to legendary Pokémon. If your Pokémon has the strength to defeat or fight to a draw against a legendary Pokémon at its adult stage, then it is naturally assumed that this Pokémon is legendary.

People don't know much about the legendary elves, but there are quite a few written records in ancient books.

However, when it comes to mythology, many books describe things in a way that is too unrealistic, so the current classification of legendary myths is not rigorous, and the concept outweighs the reality.

But for trainers who are already at the top, the championship, or even the championship of the Masters 8, is no longer the end of the road.

Above that, there are legends.

Will a legendary trainer ever emerge in the world? If so, who will it be?

This issue has not only become a hot topic among netizens around the world recently, but has also planted a seed in the hearts of champions and trainers who are close to becoming champions.

Most of them are in their thirties or forties, in the prime of their lives, while others, like Cynthia and Leon, represent the golden generation in their twenties.

What the future holds remains to be seen.

But without a doubt, there will be some people who will steadfastly move towards that higher goal.

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Another week has passed in a fulfilling life.

On March 21st, instead of receiving news from Pai Pa, Xia Chen received news of his own birthday, a meaningful eighteenth birthday.

He himself doesn't remember these things, but girls often pay more attention to birthdays, which are full of ritual.

However, the girl in this sentence does not only refer to Naruto, but also to Sylveon and Gardevoir.

Xia Chen only realized it was his birthday when he returned from the training hall.

As for how he found out, the banner hanging in the lobby of the hotel suite that read "[Happy 18th Birthday to Xia Chen]" was so eye-catching that it was hard for him not to notice it.

Xia Chen covered his face helplessly, "Who came up with such a trendy thing?"

"It does not matter."

Mingyi pulled Xia Chen in front of the banner with a grin, "Take a look and see if there's anything special about it?"

"I see it, it's Senbu and the others' paw prints."

The banner was covered with paw prints of all sizes and shapes, and it was vaguely possible to tell which elf left them.

The plum blossom-shaped markings are Sylveon's paw pads; the small, delicate mass with obvious finger marks is Gardevoir's palm; and the large, fan-shaped markings are clearly Milotic's tail.

There are also many other claw marks of different shapes, all of which are blessings from the Pokémon to their trainers.

We've also prepared a gift for you.

Mingyi pointed to the gift boxes of different sizes on the ground and chuckled, "But if you can't guess who sent which gift, you won't receive it."

Xia Chen puffed out his chest and raised his head confidently: "What's so difficult about that?"

So, under the expectant gazes of the elves, he opened the largest and most conspicuous gift box.

…………

This is a laptop. I can't tell the brand, but it looks very high-tech. There's a small logo on the casing that looks familiar. After thinking about it carefully, it seems to be the logo of Rotom.

Xia Chen tentatively called out, "Xiao Luo?"

The laptop magically turned on automatically, the screen lit up, and the image of the electronic ghost Rotom appeared.

"It's me, Loto!"

Good grief, even Rotom the computer is here!

Xia Chen was startled. Although Rotom was an electronic ghost that could travel between different electrical appliances, the more complex the structure and the higher the electronic precision of the electrical appliance, the more difficult it was to integrate.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be washing machines, refrigerators, lawnmowers, and the like. Mobile phone Rotom is a recent development product, so where did this computer Rotom come from?