Pokémon travel photography: Starting with riding the wave of popularity.

"No, did you see that? She's threatening me!"

"She's making an example of me to scare others!"

Xiaoyao: "......"

Sometimes, Xiaoyao felt that Officer Jenny's temper was too good.

"You've worked so hard, Miss Officer Azhar..."

With a sigh, Xiaoyao sat back down and picked up a spoon to savor the delicious parfait in front of her.

???

She glanced at Haruka, who was completely ignoring her, and then at Officer Jenny and Nibarr, who were walking away.

Xia Mu remained silent for a moment.

He then sat back down in his seat.

"You've changed. You used to call me 'Sweetie,' but now you treat me like I'm invisible..."

Although she spoke like a sheltered woman, Xia Mu ate very quickly.

A short while later.

Xia Mu and Xiao Yao then spent all of Nibalang's consultation fees.

"Let's go, Shin-ye-nyan!"

At Xia Mu's call, Xin Ye Miao, who was sunbathing on the roof of someone's shop, slowly got up, yawned widely, and stretched.

Then, with a few light leaps, Shin-chan arrived beside Natsuki with cat-like steps.

"Meow~"

Nyanko rubbed against Natsuki's leg, shook its head, and then took the lead towards the Pokémon Center.

......

The two arrived at the Pokémon Center.

After washing up and resting, I took a nap.

Full of energy, Xia Mu and Xiao Yao began the essential steps of every new city.

Searching for delicious food and shooting footage.

But just as the two of them reached the vicinity of the counter, Miss Joey suddenly called out to Natsuki.

"Xia Mu, your package has arrived!"

"So fast?!"

Xia Mu was somewhat shocked.

I just bought the alloy yesterday, and it arrived this afternoon.

This speed...

"As expected of Express Dragon!"

After a sigh, Xia Mu took the box from Miss Joey's hand.

"Thank you, Joey!"

Xia Mu thanked her politely, and Miss Joey patted Xia Mu on the shoulder in a gentle response.

You're welcome.

Xia Mu put the box into his backpack, intending to hand the alloy over to the young blacksmith when he returned from his outing.

But they hadn't walked more than a few steps.

Xia Mu stopped walking.

"Um, Sister Joey, could you please take this back?"

Xia Mu pointed to the locator flashing red light on his shoulder.

"Huh?! This is such an interesting thing..."

Miss Joey puffed out her cheeks adorably.

"Besides, Officer Jenny specifically asked me to do this, so... Damn!"

Miss Joey makes an X with her hands.

Xia Mu: "..."

Xiaoyao: "......"

Miss Joy was very cute, but Natsuki couldn't laugh at all.

Since Natsume and May returned to the Pokémon Center, Nurse Joy, who received a mission from Officer Jenny, has been placing locators on Natsume in various ways.

I don't know if Miss Joey in front of me is being natural or doing it on purpose.

In short.

She always uses very obvious actions to identify herself, including but not limited to patting her on the shoulder, hugging her, and pretending to fall...

Even after Natsuki discovered it, she directly revealed Officer Jenny's plan.

In order to protect the peace of Snowflake City, we must keep a close eye on Xia Mu's every move!

Xia Mu even suspected that Joey was pretending to be stupid.

It wasn't until Xia Mu learned from others that Joey was naturally gifted that this changed.

just got it.

That's Officer Jenny's purpose.

She just wanted to use this natural Joey to tell herself.

I'll keep an eye on you!

"No~"

Thinking of this, Xia Mu couldn't help but shudder.

I felt strangely good.

Chapter Seventy-Six: The Good Guy Card

After leaving the Pokémon Center, Natsuki and May wandered around Snowflake City.

We eat here, then look around there.

As they walked, the two arrived at the Snowflake Gym.

Xia Mu was not in a hurry to challenge the gym.

Unlike the dojos I had challenged before.

It's unclear whether Hatchku's intention was to familiarize challengers with Ice-type moves or to establish a competitive advantage.

In short.

The entire arena of the Snowflake Gym is made up of a thick, frozen surface, much like an ice rink.

Considering that none of the Pokémon he had ever fought in such an environment, he was also concerned about the fact that none of them had ever fought in such an environment before.

and so.

To prevent the three little ones from being unable to even stand steadily during the battle.

Before embarking on the challenge, Xia Mu took the three little ones to the ice rink in Snowflake City to go ice skating.

and.

The main blacksmith in this challenge can also undergo alloy enhancement before the battle.

So, Natsuki, who had never booked a challenge at the Snowflake Gym, prepared to leave after glancing at the gym gate with the Poké Ball painted on it.

Just as Natsuki and Haruka were about to leave.

Rumble!

The metal door slowly opened, and a man wearing a blue eye patch with one shoulder exposed walked out, accompanied by swirling cold air.

The masked ice warrior, Snowflake Gym Leader Hatchet, reporting for duty!

Perhaps because he is an action star, Hachiku's appearance has a martial arts feel to it.

Cloth shoes, a blue, upturned braid, a wide robe, and well-defined muscles...

In short, in Xia Mu's opinion, Hachiku only showed his arms in the snow-covered dojo, which was like a refrigerator, just to sell his body.

but.

This didn't stop Xia Mu from smilingly stepping forward.

"Mr. Hatchku, please give me your autograph!"

Xia Mu wasn't a fan of Hachiku, but Hachiku was quite well-known, and his autographs might sell for some money.

After buying the alloy for the young blacksmith, Xia Mu, whose savings were running low, practically plundered every last penny.

Not only did Nibalang pay for the Buffet meal earlier, but Xiaoyao also paid for most of the local specialties we just ate.

At this time.

Unaware of Xia Mu's sinister intentions, Hachiku simply regarded Xia Mu as his fan.

"You don't need to wait for me at the dojo entrance. There are many other interesting things in life besides idolizing celebrities..."

Obviously.

Hachiku mistook Natsuki for one of those brainless fans who would wait outside the dojo just to catch a glimpse of him.

That's understandable, actually.

Hatchling is the most famous action star in the Unova region and also a gym leader.

It can be said that they are idols that refresh at fixed times.

and so.