Who needs a girlfriend when you have Pokémon?

Chapter Twenty-Four: Pokémon Center

Loew's next destination is Kanazon City, where he aims to challenge the Rock Gym.

However, to reach Kanaz City, one must first cross the Orange Blossom Forest. Considering that the journey would certainly not be easy, and that it was already getting late, Rowe decided to rest for the night before continuing his journey.

Since he was on his father's turf, food and lodging shouldn't have been a problem. However, as a trainer on a journey, Rowe decided to try to meet the standards for a traveler.

So, according to the basic standards of trainers on their journey in this world, this is naturally the time for the so-called "Pokémon Center" to make its appearance.

The Pokémon Center, the largest welfare organization in the entire Pokémon world, is affiliated with the Pokémon League and aims to provide assistance to every registered trainer to the best of its ability.

Any Pokémon Trainer registered with the League can use Pokémon treatment and recuperation services for free at Pokémon Centers.

Furthermore, Pokémon Centers provide standard room and board at a very low price, almost at cost. All of this is naturally subsidized by the Pokémon League. After all, in this world where productivity is extremely high with Pokémon, such benefits do not seem particularly outrageous.

With the power of Pokémon, even small-scale weather can be manipulated. Grass-type Pokémon possess the "Overgrow" ability that accelerates plant growth and "Growth" skills. In addition, a series of activities such as sowing, harvesting, and reaping are handled by specialized Bug-type Pokémon.

Therefore, farming in this world is extremely easy, the productivity is incredibly high, and almost all basic public facilities are free to use.

After all, this world even relies on Pokémon for electricity generation, highlighting its pollution-free and all-natural nature, and its efficiency is quite astonishing. In such a world, even energy is practically free.

Perhaps only natural laws like birth, aging, sickness, and death are things that humanity in this world cannot control; most other contradictions can be resolved through powerful productivity.

As for birth, aging, sickness, and death, those are natural laws that are indeed beyond human control, but that's not necessarily true, because in this world... there exist wondrous beings like "legendary Pokémon".

These Pokémon are said to be the embodiment of natural laws, beings capable of shaking the underlying logic of the world's operation. In other words, in other worldviews, the so-called "legendary Pokémon" would be "gods"...

Even those who possess divine power are not powerless to defy the laws of nature. Therefore, almost 90% of the conspiracies and schemes in this world, as well as the actions of various villainous organizations, are aimed at "legendary Pokémon."

After all, in a world where there is no shortage of material things and everyone has a guaranteed supply of food, clothing and daily necessities, the only thing that can still make people feel "uneasy" is the natural law of birth, aging, sickness and death.

After satisfying all material needs, humanity will attempt to interfere with the laws of nature and try to change everything that is unpleasant to suit its own desires.

Even in a utopian world, the existence of such people cannot be avoided, to which Luo Wei could only shrug and say there was nothing he could do.

Anyway, none of this has anything to do with the current Rowe; he's just a trainer who has just embarked on his journey.

After arriving at the Pokémon Center and confirming his registration information, Rowe met the renowned Nurse Joy from the Pokémon world.

As members of the Joy family, one of the two largest families in the Pokémon world (Officer Joy and Nurse Joy), almost all Pokémon Centers are operated by the Joy girls.

Aside from clothing and skin color, Lowe couldn't distinguish the differences between the Miss Joeys by any other appearance, but the followers who resembled Miss Joey could accurately tell each one apart.

When the gentle pink-haired nurse saw the Newleaf Cat hanging on Rowe's body, and Ralts following closely behind Rowe, cautiously peeking out half its head, she immediately covered her mouth and chuckled.

"...It seems your Pokémon really likes you. You'll definitely become an excellent trainer!"

As a renowned nurse family in the Pokémon world, the Nurse Joys naturally have a deep love for Pokémon, and trainers who love and treat Pokémon well are naturally highly respected by the Nurse Joys.

As a professional nurse, her knowledge of Pokémon is probably comparable only to that of Pokémon professors. Nurse Joy is well aware that Nerubian and Ralts are both very picky about their trainers.

If you don't genuinely love Pokémon, it's impossible to win their favor. So the fact that Lowell is liked and trusted by Nerubian and Ralts is enough to prove that Lowell is a trainer who loves and treats Pokémon kindly.

Nurse Joy loves anyone who loves Pokémon. After explaining her purpose, she immediately and enthusiastically arranged food and lodging for Loewy.

The food was standard meals, roughly the same portion size as a typical fast food meal. The accommodation was also a standard single room with no private bathroom... just a bed and a table, which was basically only good for resting and sleeping.

However, for trainers who are traveling, this is more than enough. After all, if they want to enjoy life, they don't need to travel at all; they can just stay at home.

In any case, given the welfare system in this world, most people can live a comfortable life as long as they are willing to work honestly.

Trainers who travel are there to challenge themselves. If all else fails, they are used to sleeping outdoors. Having a place to shelter from the wind and rain is already a great thing. What more could they ask for?

As night fell, Rowe lay down comfortably in the private room. Because the space was small, Pokémon could only choose to either be kept in their Poké Balls or sleep with their trainers. In any case, there was definitely no second bed prepared for Pokémon here.

Luo Wei naturally had no objection to this. Ever since he got along well with Xin Ye Miao during their trip to the back mountain when he was six years old, he had always slept with Xin Ye Miao. He was actually not used to being separated from her.

The main thing is that the soft body and fluffy texture of the New Leaf Cat are just too good. It's a very handy large-sized cushion. In addition, the floral fragrance that surrounds the New Leaf Cat at all times can change the effect according to the occasion.

For example, at night, it can release a calming and sleep-inducing vanilla scent, allowing people to have a good night's sleep.

However, today's situation is a little different, because this time there is a new partner.

Ralts stood by the bed, looking at Rowe on the bed with some hesitation, and Newleaf, who had already jumped into Rowe's arms and found a good spot.

Xinye Miao yawned leisurely, groomed her fur with her tiny paws, and then snuggled comfortably into Luo Wei's arms.

Meanwhile, Rowe smiled and extended his hand to Ralts...

"Don't worry, don't worry, I'm a very quiet sleeper, I won't kick you out of bed in the middle of the night, come on~"

Seeing this, Ralts cautiously extended her small hand and placed it on Rowe's outstretched palm...

Chapter Twenty-Five: Honorary Members of the Cloud Pet Ownership Association

Ralts stretched out her little hand and placed it in Rowe's palm. It was soft and delicate, with a touch as tender as a baby's, completely different from Newleaf.

Xin Ye Miao's entire body is covered in soft fur, and she takes great care of it. Luo Wei also brushes and grooms her every day, making her fur so glossy and smooth that even the finest silk cannot compare.

However, Ralts's little hands are closer to the feel of human skin, only much more delicate. They are so small that they seem to have no bones supporting them at all. Holding their slender little hands in your hand is quite wonderful, as they are smooth and soft.

The moment the bodies made contact, Ralts' horns emitted a faint glow. Ralts can sense the emotions of the creatures around it through its horns, and at the same time, it can also transmit its own emotions to other creatures in a way similar to telepathy.

This incredible ability is, in a sense, close to the telepathic connection between Mythical and Legendary Pokémon, except that the latter have a stronger telepathic connection and can communicate smoothly with humans almost without any obstacles.

In contrast, Ralts' telepathic abilities could only convey a vague idea, enough to roughly understand what she wanted to say.

But it doesn't matter, it's enough anyway. After all, Xin Ye Miao can't say a word, but that doesn't stop Luo Wei from clearly understanding the meaning behind her every action.

Over time, trainers will inevitably be able to accurately read a Pokémon's thoughts and ideas, which is an essential skill for any trainer.

As for how to get along...

"...Of course we'll eat and sleep together! Come on, come on~"

Luo Wei's eyes lit up. Although he had a new Ye Miao, he had been petting her for six years... He couldn't say he was tired of her, but he definitely wanted to change things up occasionally.

I've already traveled to the Pokémon world, if I can't still have Pokémon galore to my heart's content, then what's the point of my time here? (sounding)

Before his transmigration, Luo Wei was an honorary member of the Cloud Pet Association. He frequented various video platforms, watching all kinds of pets, whether they were ordinary or extraordinary, long-haired or scaly, flying or swimming. When he saw them, they were his!

Unfortunately, I was too busy with work in my past life, so I could only raise pets virtually. I never had the chance to actually handle one. I could only buy two plush toys to pet and play with.

When I went to buy it, the sales assistant was incredibly enthusiastic, saying, "These large plush toys are very popular with girls; it's really thoughtful to give them to your girlfriend..."

...Faced with the sales assistant's sales pitch, which was probably just part of her sales pitch, Luo Wei was too embarrassed to say that he bought the product for himself.

Damn it, a single guy like me goes out to buy some solace, and gets humiliated twice in a row. That's just how life is.

But now it's different. Not only can I get real sex, but I can also have sex with two women on either side of me. I can have sex with anything that flies in the sky, swims in the water, or even grows in the ground. If I don't have sex to my heart's content, how can I live up to the life I had in my previous life, where I was a corporate slave, working like a cow and a horse until I died of exhaustion... without even having a chance to enjoy life?

Thinking of this, Rowe generously reached out and picked Ralts up in his arms. Ralts, through telepathy, already understood Rowe's intention.

Ralts, who could only sense the deep affection, naturally did not reject Rowe's actions, but the little guy still seemed a bit shy about such close contact.

However, Rowe didn't care. After all, New Leaf Cat's performance back then was much more intense than Ralts's. During that period, Rowe always went out with a messy, bird's-nest-like hairstyle.

In comparison, Ralts was only a little shy, so how could she stop Rowe from generating electricity?

Xin Ye Miao, who was just about to go to sleep, suddenly realized that there seemed to be another thing next to her. When she opened her eyes, she saw Luo Wei holding one in each arm, and the little guy was immediately unhappy.

She deliberately snuggled closer to Rowe, seemingly trying to push Ralts out of her position. Her fluffy little head fidgeted restlessly, and even through his shirt, the soft touch of her fur reached Rowe's chest, making him feel ticklish.

"Haha, stop fooling around... Go to sleep~ We have a long journey ahead tomorrow~"

Luo Wei bent down and gently kissed the little guy's forehead. The little guy, who had just been quite dissatisfied, immediately calmed down.

Seeing this, Ralts seemed tempted, but in the end, the little guy did nothing.

While holding Newleaf Meow and Ralts, Luo Wei's mind was already racing.

Oh no, this person only has two hands. At least he can masturbate one person with one hand now, but what if there are more in the future? I don't have three heads and six arms, so I can only masturbate two at most at a time.

Does this mean we have to make a choice?

Just thinking about it made Luo Wei feel a strong pang of heartache. Absolutely not! This is such a small matter. I'll make up for it with my aura later!

Perhaps because he had been through a lot today, and his mind was racing with all sorts of thoughts, Luo Wei closed his eyes and quickly drifted off to sleep.

Xin Ye Miao skillfully nudged Luo Wei's chest, adjusted her position, and quickly fell asleep comfortably.

Only Ralts seemed to find the current situation quite peculiar.

Before that, as a wild Pokémon, she naturally had to live a life of hardship, but given the Pokémon ecosystem, this wasn't considered a major problem.

The wild Pokémon populations fully demonstrate that no matter how harsh the external conditions, wild creatures can survive tenaciously.

However, there is definitely a difference between simply surviving and living well. Otherwise, so many species wouldn't go extinct every year. Although new Pokémon species are discovered every year, many common species are also found to be facing population crises.

This situation is also reflected in Pokémon. Many wild Pokémon live in harsh conditions, which is why special relief centers for wild Pokémon were established.

Among them, the most outstanding is an organization called the "Ether Foundation"...

In conclusion, the life of wild Pokémon is bound to be far from smooth sailing, and they face various survival competition crises at any time in the wild.

Ralts possesses the ability to sense the emotions of the creatures around her, which allows her to protect herself well. In most cases, she can sense danger in advance and avoid it.

But precisely because of this, she rarely gets a good night's sleep. Of course, Psychic-type Pokémon are born with strong mental power and can restore their strength through meditation, so they don't need too much sleep.

After all, in the perilous wilderness, to casually fall asleep without any precautions is practically suicide.

But today seems a little different?

Lo Wei exuded a reassuring warmth, while New Leaf Cat released a faint vanilla scent, further calming the mind.

Enveloped in this warm atmosphere, Ralts slowly drifted into the best sleep she had ever had since birth...

Chapter Twenty-Six: Orange Blossom Forest

This may be the most peaceful sleep Ralts has ever had since birth.

There's no need to worry about potential crises, no need to expend a large portion of your energy paying attention to your surroundings, and in addition, Rowe, being a trainer, exudes a reassuring aura.