Who needs a girlfriend when you have Pokémon?

"Okay, thank you for your hard work~"

Miss Joy had just received a call from Dujuan, and learned that Lowell was one of the helpers who had just driven away the thugs in the mining area. Naturally, she was very enthusiastic. With the healing machine at the Pokémon Center running, Meowth and Kirlia quickly became full of energy again.

This healing device is truly a revolutionary technology from the League. As long as the injury isn't extremely serious, it can heal a Pokémon's wounds in a very short time. Moreover, this amazing technological product is completely free and publicly available to all registered trainers.

Frankly, if the league's treatment services were to be charged, they could make a fortune from that service alone. In a sense, this is an intangible benefit provided to registered trainers.

In short, after tidying up, the radiant Masked Cat couldn't wait to tug at Luo Wei's arm, and Luo Wei, of course, understood what she meant.

"Okay, let's go~"

After returning to the room with his two Pokémon, Rowe hadn't even had time to close the door when his big cat pounced on him and pinned him to the bed.

"Haha, I know you're excited~"

Luo Wei rubbed the masked cat's chin, showing no resistance whatsoever. On the contrary, he seemed to be thoroughly enjoying it, letting the masked cat rub against him repeatedly, as if it wanted to imbue Luo Wei with the fragrance of flowers, marking it as its own unique "mark".

No, it might not be "seems"; this is probably a form of Masked Cat asserting "sovereignty."

However, Masked Cat was so enthusiastic, completely monopolizing Lowe's chest. Kirlia, standing to the side, watched for a long time, blinked her little eyes, and finally couldn't resist anymore...

She also leaped forward and nestled into Luo Wei's arms. Masked Cat was caught off guard and had part of its space taken away, which immediately made it a little unhappy.

"Haha, Kirlia helped a lot in winning this battle. We'll have many more opportunities to fight together in the future, so let's get along well~"

Seeing the masked cat's dissatisfaction, Luo Wei immediately tried to appease it with one hand and one hand. However, the masked cat simply gave him a look.

That one is that one, and this one is this one; they can't be confused!

In other words, she and Kirlia could coordinate well in battle, but things are different now...

...After all, a person only has two hands!

Left with no other choice, Luo Wei could only pat Masked Cat's head. The latter immediately understood, jumped off Luo Wei, stretched, closed its eyes, and lay down on the bed.

"Thank you for your hard work~"

Rowe took out a row of brushes of various sizes from his backpack, but hesitated when he picked up the first one.

After all, Masked Cat and Shin-chan Cat have completely different physiques, and the process of grooming Shin-chan Cat's fur in the past was naturally very similar to that of Masked Cat.

Anyway, the things to do were still pretty much the same, so Luo Wei picked up a brush and began to carefully comb the fur from the back of the masked cat.

Before, when it was Shin-Ye-Nyan, you could hold it in your arms while it was being groomed, and you could clearly feel that you were taking care of a small pet. But now it's different. Masked Cat's body shape is exactly the same as a young girl's, and when your fingers and the brush touch it, the outline of its body is clearly visible.

"..."

Combing from back to waist, the slender waistline made Luo Wei's breathing quicken a bit, and he immediately paused when the brush was about to continue downwards.

However, it was as if Masked Cat understood what Rowe meant. Not only was she not embarrassed at all, she even deliberately arched her back and swayed...

“…cough cough”

This sudden attack made Luo Wei feel a bit overwhelmed, and he couldn't help but slap him unconsciously. "Alright, stop messing around... Put him down and stop shaking him around. You're forcing me to make a mistake!"

However, the slap landed solidly and bounced back from the plump, soft flesh. The sensation from his fingertips made Luo Wei realize that he had subconsciously done something terrible.

Although the masked cat seemed completely unconcerned, as it lowered its waist, the corners of its mouth curled up even higher...

"..."

After carefully grooming the masked cat from head to toe, Rowe could clearly feel that his kitten had indeed undergone a complete transformation, but this was only from Rowe's perspective.

For Masked Cat, the person she sees in her heart is still Shin-chan. Or rather, whether she is Shin-chan or Masked Cat, her feelings for Lo-wei have not changed at all. It is only the difference in appearance that allows her to express her opinions more clearly.

It's like asking, "Don't you have any idea about your current physique?" The answer is not only that she does, but she does it on purpose!

Because of the change in body shape, grooming took several times longer than usual. After finally finishing, Rowe couldn't help but stretch.

It's not time to sleep yet, after all, it's only just past noon, but the series of events has indeed made me very tired, and after relaxing, a sense of weariness comes over me.

As soon as Luo Wei yawned, Masked Cat's eyes lit up. She immediately sat up straight on the bed, gently patted her thigh, and gestured as if to hug Luo Wei.

"Uh……"

This can only be described as an explicit indication, since before, the size difference between the two was always that of Shin-chan being carried by Lo-wei, but now that their sizes are almost the same, Masked Cat can also take the initiative.

In an instant, Luo Wei saw two little figures, one black and one white, in his mind, and a fierce psychological battle began.

The little black man said, "Go quickly, this fluffy lap pillow must be amazing!"

The little white figure said...

"……it is good!"

So, when he finally came to his senses from the intense internal struggle, Luo Wei had already naturally settled his head on Masked Cat's lap...

Ugh, it's all my fault for this damned inner demon!

Chapter Fifty-Five: Devon Company

By the time Rowe came to his senses, he was already naturally resting his head on Masked Cat's lap.

In that instant, Luo Wei had only one thought...

...Sigh, it's all my fault for that damned inner demon!

Then, in the next second, he was conquered by the furry texture mixed with the plump touch below, and closed his eyes amidst the faint floral fragrance.

Kirlia, who was standing to the side, was about to fawn over Rowe when she saw Meowth raise its paw and make a "shush" gesture, its face full of a triumphant expression.

"..."

Even though she was unhappy, Kirlia saw Rowe's peaceful sleeping face and had no more thoughts. She closed her eyes peacefully, her whole body was surrounded by a faint crimson light, and she began to "meditate" to train her psychic power.

After all, no matter what, she believed that as long as she became strong enough, she could help Luo Wei more. Masked Cat was able to become Luo Wei's ace because of his reliable strength.

Kirlia, as Lowe's second partner Pokémon, has so far been able to serve mainly as a support Pokémon and has not yet been able to be of any use in direct battles.

Therefore, to grow faster, as long as you can demonstrate more of your abilities, you will definitely gain more favor, and then...

As her meditation deepened, Kirlia's breathing calmed down, and she entered a semi-conscious state, causing the entire room to fall silent.

"?"

Lowe woke up again to a cheerful ringing sound. He got up, rubbing his sleepy eyes, and glanced at the navigator beside him before realizing that he had taken a two-hour nap.

"Huh, did I sleep that long? Sorry..."

Luo Wei quickly apologized to Masked Cat. He had slept on someone else's lap for two hours. If it had been anyone else, that leg would probably be dead today.

However, Masked Meowth is a Pokémon after all, and its physical abilities cannot be understood using common sense, so it actually did not experience any discomfort.

She was just disappointed that Luo Wei woke up so quickly, but Luo Wei knew that something important must have come up, and he had already slept enough.

Sure enough, the ringtone was a message from Du Juan. Luo Wei had been sleeping here for two hours, while Du Juan had been cleaning up the mess from what had just happened.

After all, the mining area was severely damaged, and the cleanup work alone was enough to keep Du Juan, the dojo owner, extremely busy. But no matter what, the damage to the mining area could not be resolved in a short time. After arranging the general work, Du Juan devoted herself to another important matter.

That was naturally the collaboration between Devon Corporation and Kusnogi Shipyard, and Du Juan's voice came through the communication.

“Love, are you free right now? If it’s convenient, could you come to the Devon Corporation headquarters? President Zvoich would like to meet with you.”

"Yes, of course I'm free~"

Luo Wei immediately perked up and agreed without hesitation. Du Juan on the other end didn't say much either. After Luo Wei agreed, she left a "see you later" and hung up the phone.

Zvrodge, president of Devon Corporation, is a prominent figure in the Hoenn region, and even in the entire Pokémon world, he is quite influential.

This side storyline is about getting involved with him, or more accurately, getting involved with Devon Corporation.

With this relationship established, the main storyline becomes easier to advance.

After a comfortable nap on Masked Cat's lap pillow, Rowe felt refreshed and immediately set off for Devon Corporation's headquarters.

As it is a landmark building in Kanaz City, Du Juan did not even give the specific address in the communication. After all, anyone who enters Kanaz City, unless they are blind, will definitely see that headquarters building that soars into the clouds at first glance.

Before long, Luo Wei arrived at the front desk of the company building, where a staff member immediately came forward to inquire about his whereabouts.

"Hello, may I ask who you are...?"

Before the words were even finished, a middle-aged man's voice rang out enthusiastically, "Luo Wei's here! Please come this way!"

The man who arrived was the same middle-aged employee they had rescued in the Orange Blossom Forest. The receptionist, upon seeing him, immediately bowed respectfully and asked, "Manager, do you have a reservation?"

"Yes, they are distinguished guests booked by the president. Well then, I'll take them upstairs..."

"Of course, please..."

Luo Wei had no idea that this seemingly unremarkable middle-aged office worker was actually a department manager at Devon Corporation. But then again, if he were just an ordinary employee, how would he have access to confidential core documents?

However, the fact that you don't lock confidential documents in a safe and instead choose to carry them with you is still something that makes people want to complain.

Of course, it must be admitted that in some situations, carrying something with you may indeed be safer than keeping it in a safe, since safes in most works have nothing to do with the word "insurance".

So, maybe this is the right choice?

In short, Luo Wei didn't think much of it and followed the other person into the elevator, watching him pass the verification with his employee ID and head towards the top floor.

During that process, a total of three elevators were changed. It seemed that none of the elevators on the first floor could directly reach the top floor. Instead, one had to unlock them step by step through higher-level permissions to gradually reach the top floor.

During the transfer, Luo Wei also saw what the different floors looked like. The lower floors were for displaying products to the public, and anyone could come up by registering at the front desk. The middle floors were office areas, and the interior decoration style was completely different.

When he reached the top floor and stepped out of the elevator, Luo Wei almost thought he had gone to the wrong place.

The scene before me didn't resemble an office building at all; it was more like a high-end hotel.

Stepping on the thick, soft carpet, Luo Wei's gaze swept across the corridors on both sides, and he noticed that the walls on both sides were decorated with various fossil mosaics of ancient creatures.

These fossil puzzle pieces, protected so tightly by thick bulletproof glass, are most likely all genuine, and Luo Wei couldn't help but take a few more glances at them.

"Hehe, these are all from the president's personal collection. The president really enjoys studying fossils..."

President Zvocchi is a native of Kanaz City, and there used to be a large fossil site in the mining area of ​​Kanaz City. Local miners have also unearthed many fossils.

Therefore, the fossil atmosphere here is also very strong, and it is perfectly normal for President Zvoch, as a local, to have such a hobby.

After all, liking fossils can be considered a rather sophisticated hobby, befitting the president's persona. The president of a conglomerate of this size needs to have some unique hobbies to establish his image, even if it's just an act...

"Cradle lily, ancient feathered insect... Oh, could that be an amber fossil of a pterosaur?"

As Luo Wei scanned the area, he saw many familiar fossils. To be honest, he didn't really know anything about paleontology, but if you're a Pokémon player and have a little knowledge of it, you can definitely recognize these fossils.

As soon as Luo Wei finished speaking, he heard the voice of a cheerful middle-aged man.