Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

In the story, the unicorn eventually transforms into a beedrill that can spread its wings and fly swiftly through tireless efforts and Xia Yan's guidance.

And that Beedrill was the older brother that Togekiss introduced.

That's the Beedrill that looks a bit serious, but quietly helps other Pokémon.

If I also train and compete... will I be able to fly too?

Baby Dragon couldn't help but connect the story with Xia Yan's act of flying with it.

Xia Yan seemed to say nothing, yet it was as if he had said everything.

At least.

His sincerity made Baby Dragon less resistant.

"Go play." Xia Yan patted its head.

this time.

Baby Dragon neither dodged nor resisted, but silently walked towards Beedrill and the others.

"This little guy has quite a complicated mind." Looking at its tiny body, Xia Yan shook his head with a smile.

Then he called over Sticky Baby.

Compared to Baby Dragon, who likes to hide his abilities and disguise himself, Sticky Baby is much more accepting of Xia Yan.

He doesn't need to tell any short stories.

However, each Pokémon has a different personality, so Xia Yan certainly wouldn't copy them.

"If we have the chance, we will go to wash jade again."

Just that one sentence caused Nian Nian Bao's affection for Xia Yan to skyrocket.

of course.

There's still a long way to go before these two little guys can reach the same level of closeness as Togekiss and Beedrill.

However, Xia Yan now has time to wait for them to gradually accept him.

...

...

I waited for seven days in the canyon of Ula Ula Island.

Tapu Bulu did not appear.

Xia Yan realized that Tapu Moo Moo was avoiding him.

The reason is...

You'll understand if you think about it for a moment.

but it does not matter.

If it were the Xia Yan of the past, if Tapu Moo Moo didn't want to see him, Xia Yan wouldn't be able to find him even if he wanted to.

But now.

There is a way.

He wasn't in a hurry.

Carried by Latios, they arrived at Melemele Island once again.

The "UB Countermeasures Department's" operational base has been moved out of the Kukui Research Institute with the "free" assistance of the Aether Foundation.

But it's still on Mela Mela Island.

More accurately, it is still next to the Kukui Institute.

Xia Yan came this time because of the meeting convened by Lila.

There weren't many people in the conference room.

Minister Lila, Deputy Minister Xia Yan, Special Advisor Dr. Kukui, Head of Research Group Barnett, Head of Special Operations Group Handsome Guy, and some other group leaders.

"Xia Yan, I've always wanted to meet you, but I never had the chance. Today I finally got to see you, hahaha—"

Kukui, wearing brown-grey glasses, a baseball cap, and an open white lab coat revealing his dark skin, greeted Xia Yan with a smile.

The two put their hands together.

“Really? I’ve admired Dr. Kukui for a long time, and a few times I even thought I’d run into him,” Xia Yan said with a half-smile.

Seeing Xia Yan's expression, Kukui couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

He always felt that Xia Yan's words carried some other meaning.

“Dr. Kukui is very busy. We were able to invite him to be our special advisor because of Principal Naruya Oki’s introduction and recommendation. The doctor has indeed provided us with a lot of help and convenience.” Lila said her words of gratitude sincerely.

This also served to explain to Xia Yan the identity of Dr. Kukui.

After all, she had promised that the research group of the "ub countermeasures department" would be coordinated by Xia Yan.

Tell him that Kukui is independent of the "UB Countermeasures Department," unlike Barnett, who is already considered a member of the "UB Countermeasures Department."

Kukui quickly waved his hand, "Inspector Lila, with Dr. Natsuhiko in the 'UB Countermeasures Department,' my role is actually limited."

"Doctor? Xia Yan?" Barnett asked, looking puzzled.

The others were in similar situations, except for Lila, who had heard some news.

“Uh…” Kukui was taken aback and looked at Xia Yan.

Xia Yan pressed his hand on the brim of his hat and said, "It hasn't been announced yet."

Hearing their conversation, they finally realized what was going on.

"Vice Minister Xia Yan, you... are going to become a doctor?" Barnett's voice trembled slightly.

Only Barnett, who was also a researcher and was pursuing a doctorate, knew exactly what those two words meant.

"My application has just been approved..."

Xia Yan didn't want to show off.

The people in the office looked at each other in bewilderment.

this......

A PhD in Pokémon Studies who is not even twenty years old?

Originally, many people had some reservations about Xia Yan being appointed as the vice minister of the "ub countermeasures department" at such a young age.

However, Xia Yan's strength was indeed not weak, and the instrument he contributed for detecting the ultimate aura last time was indeed a great achievement. Afterwards, he led a group of contestants to repel the invading Ultra Beasts, and only then did the people present finally acknowledge his abilities.

But now.

His doctoral degree was announced.

That would be completely different.

In terms of importance, even Lila, the head of the "UB Countermeasures Department," is not as important as a Doctor of Elf Studies.

Even if Xia Yan went to the headquarters of Interpol, his status would not be lower than Lila's.

In addition, he was already the vice president of the "UB Countermeasures Department"...

Of course, Lila should also be considered in relation to her role as the leader of the Battle Tower.

Therefore, he can still maintain a clear advantage over Xia Yan.

Lila raised her hand and pressed it down, just enough to suppress the excitement that the people present wanted to express.

"Since Xia Yan hasn't announced that he's a PhD, we shouldn't spread it around. Let's keep it a secret for now."

"Yes!"

A PhD is now in charge of the "ub countermeasures department"!

Not in the form of an advisor like Kukui, but as a true friend.

This undoubtedly boosted the confidence of those in the conference room in their fight against the Ultra Beasts.

"Xia Yan, there's one main reason for this meeting."

After everyone was seated, Lila spoke slowly to Xia Yan.

"what?"

“The handsome guy needs to leave temporarily for the Carlos region,” Lila said.

Xia Yan looked at the handsome man sitting at the conference table, whose expression gradually turned serious.

Although Mo Dan often complained to Xia Yan about how inflexible the handsome guy was, he never said that the handsome guy was incompetent.

Within the "UB Countermeasures Department," the handsome guy's status is second only to Lila and Xia Yan.

He is the leader of the special operations team. Without him, the special operations team would be missing a leader.

"What's wrong?" Xia Yan asked.

The handsome man immediately stood up and said in a deep voice, "I started a detective agency when I was operating in the Carlos region a few years ago, and I also recruited an assistant. But not long ago, my assistant lost contact with me, and I have to go back to check on him."

Machiavelli?

Has the Flame Team's Kutherosch invented the "e-suit"?

"Aren't there any colleagues in the area?"

"The local police didn't find any trace, and as for my colleague... it's not within their scope of duties," the handsome man explained honestly.

Xia Yan raised an eyebrow, his eyes sharp.

"Is it within your mission scope for you to go now?"

Upon hearing this, the handsome man's expression froze slightly, and he pursed his lips.

Xia Yan shook his head repeatedly.

Merdan was absolutely right.

This handsome guy is completely inflexible. No matter how capable he is, he's just a team leader in Interpol.

Lila, who entered the profession later than him, is now a police inspector.