Pokémon: Trainers Returning from Monster Hunter

Chapter 81 Since we're already here, let's take down the wondrous tree! (Seeking first subscription)

finally.

After Kiju's sincere apology, Oreki reluctantly stayed.

It wasn't because he was reluctant to give up the hard-won opportunity for a publicly funded trip!

"Hehe~ I just wanted to let more people know about Oreki-senpai."

As Qishu tried to get away with being cute, the little Magnemite on her head started swaying back and forth.

Don't say it.

So cute!

Resisting the urge to pinch her cheek, Oreki snatched the poster from her hand.

"Confiscate it!"

"Ah! How could this happen?!"

The little Magnemite on Qishu's head suddenly drooped down, making her look dejected.

"I'm also hoping to put this poster up at the dojo entrance to deter any malicious moms or little fish!"

I have a feeling that Qishu has become more lively and adorable since returning to her own territory.

Even so!

Hanging your own poster at the entrance of a dojo is just too weird!!

Oreki silently folded the poster in half and then in half again.

"Kirullian, can I borrow a light?"

"Chiru!"

Kirullian made a ignition gesture, and a wisp of magical flame emerged from her fingertips.

Oreki gave Kiju a little time to react, and only after realizing that she had no intention of taking it back did he feel relieved enough to burn it.

Accompanied by the scorching flames of Kirullian's magic and the control of her mental powers.

The poster "whooshed" and turned into ashes in the trash can.

Only then did the Magneto of the Strange Tree rise again.

"Kirlian's control over fire has gotten stronger~"

Is this the talent of the young curator?

Oreki sighed inwardly.

He always seems unreliable, but his observation skills are exceptionally sharp.

"Okay! It's decided!"

Suddenly, the strange tree raised its arms, and the little Magnemite bounced around on its head.

"Kiki's live stream today is all about welcoming Oreki-senpai's challenge! Just a heads-up, he's the first challenger today! How about that, pretty ceremonial?!"

"Chiru!"

Kirullian immediately echoed her agreement.

"————"

Okay, just like it looks, it's very unreliable!

Oreki was practically dragged to the entrance of the dojo.

He could resist, but resistance would be meaningless.

To paraphrase Kirlia, if you don't want to go, just wait here. I'll come back for you after I get the badge.

What else can be said?

Come here.

Let's take down Qishu's first challenge of the day – the Gym Challenge!

however.

Just as they were about to enter the gym and start the "make eye contact and battle immediately" phase.

A slightly mournful cry suddenly came from above.

Look up.

A large bird with jet-black feathers that unexpectedly refracted a metallic sheen in the sunlight flew by.

"This is--"

Because of the direct sunlight, the strange tree wasn't very clear.

"Steel-armored crow," Oreki replied.

Corviknight, the crow Pokémon, is quite common in the Galar region and is a dominant force in the skies. However, most people use it as an aerial taxi. Although Corviknight is found in Padina, it is mostly located in Area 0.

Because it is a Flying-type Pokémon and often appears at high altitudes, many people in Padia are not familiar with this bird.

This is not.

As the Corviknight flew over the city, gasps of surprise rose and fell from the crowd below.

"Corvus Ark?!"

The little Magnemite on the strange tree's head trembled.

Why did the Corviknight fly above the city?

"That must be because it was attacked by its natural enemy."

This is why there is no Steel Raven taxi business in Parthia.

Because Padia has the natural enemy of the Raven, the Padia Imp, a great blacksmith known as the Twin-Tailed Hammer Girl.

You're flying peacefully in the sky when suddenly a huge rock flies down from below. Who would dare to sit in that?

only--

Oreki narrowed his eyes slightly.

He saw a pink figure constantly tapping on the belly of the Corviknight.

What does this young blacksmith mean?

Flesh bomb impact?

Did he just fly straight to the sky?

Falling from that height would probably leave you covered in bruises.

As the saying goes, what you fear most is what will happen.

As the Corviknight cried out in pain, it did a 720-degree spin in the air. The little blacksmith, who had been hammering away, lost his grip and was flung away.

"Kanon—!!"

Bling!

As the young blacksmith disappeared from sight, Oreki seemed to hear the stars twinkling.

"Huh?! Was that the little blacksmith who just flew out?! Big crisis!!"

The little magneto on the strange tree was jumping wildly.

"Senior, senior! From now on, the Dojo Challenge will be renamed 'Little Blacksmith Rescue Operation'!"

Is it really that hasty?

But it seems inappropriate to continue the gym challenge at this moment.

If you didn't see it, then forget about it.

I should still help them if I see them.

and--

The little blacksmith who can hang on Corviknight and bang on a hammer in his initial form must be quite powerful.

In an instant, Oreki made a decision.

"I have no problem with that, but how do we get there? The direction the little blacksmith flew seems to be the mining area in East District 3, which is quite far."

"It's okay, senior, we'll sit here."

As he spoke, Qishu released a beast-shaped Pokémon that resembled a lion and had black and blue markings.

Xeno'jiiva, the Eye Pokémon, is a pure Electric-type Pokémon with sharp eyes that help its trainer avoid danger in advance.

I understand the reason.

Oreki fell into deep thought for a moment.

Is it really appropriate for us to sit on the same Pokémon?

I don't want paparazzi to take pictures of me and send them to Zhulan!

-

The city is rapidly receding into the distance.

The green grass on the ground gradually turned yellow and became sandy soil.

Oreki sat steadily on the Roentgen Cat, looking at the strange tree beside him that was being tossed up and down, and breathed a sigh of relief with a hint of regret.

You should have told me you had two X-ray cats!

You worried for nothing!

"East 3rd District is quite large, should we split up and search?"

Oreki offered his suggestion.

Upon hearing this...

Qishu, who had been jolted so much that his eyes rolled back, came to his senses and patted the Röntgen cat beneath him.

"Wait—slow down! Qishu's already starting to feel numb—"

"Lun—"

Röntgen Cat, slow down.

As expected, his trainer was still a complete noob.

The jolt lessened, and the strange tree gradually returned to its usual appearance, chuckling to itself.

"No need, the X-ray cat's eyes can see through many things we can't~ It should have found it by now, right?"

"Lun!"

The Röntgen cat nodded and suddenly changed direction.

With quick reflexes, Oreki kicked the strange tree back just as it was about to fly away.

"Röntgen Cat! Don't be so reckless!"

Qishu was very angry when he returned to his "seat", and the consequences were... adorable.

"Lun—"

Knowing his own Xenophon cat's personality, Kiju couldn't do anything about it.

Saving the little cutie is the priority!

After a while.

Led by the Roentgenie, the two arrived deep into the mining area.

There are many mine shafts and man-made equipment in sight.

Due to human mining, this area lacks vegetation cover, and the soil is mostly loose, making it a paradise for many Rock and Ground-type Pokémon.

Of course, there are also some Steel-type Pokémon, such as Copper Elephant.

For example—

The giant Pokémon blocking their way.

"This is--"

Qishu tried to peek his head out from under the Röntgen cat's fur.

Taking a deep breath, Oreki leaped off the Röntgen cat.

"Master Pokémon: Dredwig!"