My Pokémon Story of Seasons

"A forest turtle!"

Tong Hua was a little excited and rushed forward to hug the forest turtle.

Compared to when they were baby grass turtles, they have grown several times larger. If we were to use a metaphor, the current forest turtles are like a large table with potted plants on it.

Of course, to use a more dashing analogy, it's also a bit like an ankylosaurus. In any case, it's definitely impossible for him to climb onto Tong Hua's bed or shoulder again...

"Trembling!" Foam Squirrel ran over to celebrate. He happily climbed up the small tree on the turtle's back in the forest, and from now on, there would be one less rival to steal his exclusive seat.

The forest tortoise shook the tree on its back helplessly, making a low sound, but it didn't actually shake the foam squirrel off. Instead, it carefully steadied itself, afraid that the little guy would fall.

Tong Hua couldn't help but laugh out loud, reaching out to rub the forest turtle's head: "Looks like I'll have to prepare a bigger nest for you from now on."

"Game..." The forest tortoise suddenly felt aggrieved. He didn't want to leave Tong Hua's side, not even when he was sleeping at night.

Congratulations!

Su Ren, who was standing nearby, walked over with a camera. "That was quite a scene just now. Thanks to you guys, we got a lot of great photos."

"It exploded! It exploded!" the noisy bird on his shoulder kept repeating.

"Your name is Tong Hua, right? You've really shocked me several times. From catching a several-hundred-pound 'Hou Ba' at the beginning, to how you guys actually defeated it head-on later on."

The power you guys unleashed was like Superman's, and the bell that came out of nowhere halfway through was truly amazing!

I have a lot of questions I'd like to ask you, but first... would it be convenient for us to exchange contact information?

"Uh..." Tong Hua was about to say that she didn't have any way to communicate, but the next second Su Ren spoke up again.

"It's okay if you don't want to, but I still need your permission first. These photos may be published in the Armia Times in a few days."

Let me make a note of you. Your name is Tong Hua, and your address is Fairy Tale Ranch in Chicory Village, right? I might visit you in the next few days. Don't misunderstand, my main purpose is to gather information and conduct interviews.

Okay, if you don't mind, I have to go now. I'm bursting with inspiration! I need to find a quiet place to write!

As expected of a fast talker, he rattled off a long speech at an extremely fast pace, leaving Tong Hua no chance to refuse the interview before turning around and leaving.

"Well……"

For a moment, only Tong Hua and a few Pokémon remained on the once-popular beach, bewildered in the wind.

"As expected, reporters are always this fast, no matter the world..."

……

Ten minutes later, the Windswept Town Ranger Base, the closest to the popular beach, dispatched several rangers to handle the emergency.

Tong Hua's familiar team members, including Captain Guanglang, Renmei, and Chuangyi, all came out with excellent equipment, including a tranquilizer injection gun.

However, upon arriving at the scene, they were surprised to find that the problem had already been solved.

No, saying it was resolved is not quite right; it should be said that it was brought under control.

Despite the mess at the scene, the situation was clearly under control.

Several rangers took away the unconscious Roaring Beast. For such invasive species from other regions, in order to ensure that the local ecological balance is not disrupted, they must be handed over to the higher-level ranger headquarters for their fate.

Meanwhile, Tong Hua and his two Pokémon, who were witnesses to the incident, were also invited to the Windswept Town base, mainly for some routine questioning.

Tong Hua has been in this world for almost two weeks, and this is the first time he has ever seen an automatic door.

"Buzz!"

The gate to the Fengrao Town base was sensor-activated, which immediately gave Tong Hua the feeling of moving from the countryside into the city.

Upon entering the ranger base, Tong Hua's eyes widened in surprise. In the spacious and bright hall, various unfamiliar pieces of equipment were operating in an orderly manner.

"Wow, that's amazing! That's high-tech!"

In the center of the hall, a holographic map of the town slowly rotated in mid-air, while the electronic screen at the front desk played live television programs about the Almia region.

"Welcome to Windswept Town Base. Ah, the captain is back."

A female staff member was watching TV at the front desk when she heard the automatic door open, and hurriedly put on a professional smile.

"Need to charge the hunting sleigh? Hmm, who's this?"

"This is Mr. Tong Hua, the person involved in today's beach incident," Captain Guanglang introduced cheerfully. "I've brought him here to make a brief record."

"Hello." Tong Hua stepped forward and greeted the other person.

Tong Hua recalled that this staff member did not seem to have a name in the game. Looking at her, she only felt that she was a very intellectual lady.

"Hello, please register here first. Oh, are those two Pokémon outside yours too?"

Looking out through the glass curtain wall, the staff could see a forest tortoise that couldn't get in and could only watch longingly as Tong Hua was inside.

With it was a foam squirrel that was stroking its head to comfort it.

"Yes, that's right." Tong Hua scratched his head awkwardly, but soon Chuang Yi led the two of them in through a side door at the back of the base.

"Please sign here and leave your name and address."

Tong Hua nodded and quickly completed the registration. Then, Guanglang led him to a spacious conference room inside the base.

In the center of the meeting room was an oval conference table, surrounded by several comfortable chairs. On the walls hung a map of the Armia region and group photos of several patrol teams.

"Please sit down."

Tong Hua sat down, and Guanglang began asking some simple questions. Basically, he recounted everything that happened after he caught the 'Houba' (a type of fish).

The forest tortoise and the foam squirrel listened nearby, occasionally nodding in agreement.

Ten minutes later, the questioning ended. Captain Guanglang closed his notebook and smiled with satisfaction: "Thank you for your cooperation, Mr. Tong Hua."

As the captain of the Wind-Swept Town base, I must say that your actions were very brave and decisive.

However, I still don't understand one thing: did you really cast the hog so easily that it landed on the shore with just one cast?

Seeing Tong Hua nod, Guanglang smiled and said, "It's truly unbelievable that the ranchers in our Almia region have such superhuman physical abilities."

"You flatter me..." Tong Hua breathed a sigh of relief. "Can we go back now?"

"Well, I'm afraid we'll have to wait a little longer."

We have just reported this matter to the patrol headquarters, and the headquarters has sent a chief to handle the matter.

We have also reported on Mr. Tong Hua's outstanding act of bravery, and the chief executive will likely bring an award with him.

You see, biological invasion is a very serious problem. I imagine the reward from headquarters will be quite generous.

So, Tong Hua stayed at the Fengrao Town base for the time being, and also tried the lunch provided by the base canteen at Renmei's suggestion.

"Um……"

How should I put it? You can tell there's a lot of technology and high-quality stuff inside.

Despite purchasing so many fresh agricultural products from various ranches every day, what ends up on the patrollers' tables are all kinds of pre-made dishes.

No wonder Hitomi always seemed like she was about to cry when she had breakfast at her own home; the bread at the ranger base was always burnt...

Tong Hua didn't understand, and didn't want to understand.

……

Less than an hour later, a ranger dressed like a cowboy from the West arrived in Windswept Town base in style on a Starhawk.

He was the chief ranger sent there, named Seven, the only man in the history of the Ranger League to set the astonishing record of "10000 captures".

Unlike regular rangers who are required to follow the orders of their team leaders, chief rangers have sufficient judgment to make their own decisions and can assign themselves tasks when necessary.

Of course, they usually still have to follow orders from the patrol headquarters and carry out assigned tasks.

"Sorry to keep you waiting!" Seven strode into the conference room, and all the women he encountered blushed and turned their heads away.

His leather boots tapped crisply on the floor, and then he took off his wide-brimmed hat, revealing his handsome and resolute face.

"Welcome, Chief Ranger Seven."

Guanglang stood up to greet him, and Seven smiled and stepped forward to shake hands with him.

"Long time no see, Guanglang. I heard you're getting a promotion in a few years? Are you being transferred to Gangbo Town?"

"Cough cough!" Guanglang suddenly coughed violently a few times, stopping Seven from continuing.

"Sir, there are still ordinary citizens here. Let's get down to business first."

"Yes, yes, that's the important thing."

Seven turned around and grinned at Tong Hua, then pulled a scroll and a crumpled stack of banknotes from his waist pocket.

The banknotes are all 10000 Alliance Coins each, and there are about a dozen or twenty of them.

"You're Tong Hua, right? In recognition of your heroic act of bravery, the Alliance hereby awards you the 'Special Contribution Award,' with a prize of 20 Alliance Coins!"

Seven slammed the banknotes on the table with gusto, then unrolled the scroll. "And this..."

Tong Hua only realized what was happening after the scroll was fully opened and he could see the words on it.

This is actually an award certificate...