Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

“It’s just right.”

But Pokkigu shook his head.

This time it confirmed that there was nothing behind the rock face, but a solid mountain structure.

Xia Yan hesitated for a moment, then decided to leave first. If something extraordinary came out, he wouldn't be able to handle it.

"Let's go."

With that, he picked up Pokkigu and walked towards the cave entrance.

Togepi is much larger than its evolved form, Togepi, but it's still smaller than Abra, so it doesn't feel too awkward to hold it in your arms.

Leave the cave.

He took a deep breath.

Fresh air is so much more comfortable.

"Judging by the timeline, even if pirates did attack the St. Anne, it should be over by now, right?"

Regardless of which side wins in the end, Xia Yan felt he should go after them to see.

He was traveling aboard the St. Anne's, not alone.

After all, it is very dangerous to travel alone on the vast ocean, even with the support of a water-type spirit.

"Let's leave the island at dawn tomorrow. If the St. Anne is safe and sound, we can return under cover of night. If the pirates have succeeded, we should return to the mainland and find another ship."

However, Xia Yan felt...

There's no reason why a top-tier cruise ship like the St. Anne's shouldn't be able to withstand a single pirate attack.

Even if these pirates had planned it.

"Hiss!"

Suddenly.

The bee let out a low cry, its scarlet compound eyes shimmering with light as it traveled a considerable distance to land in the town where they had landed.

Xia Yan squinted and followed Beedrill's gaze.

Then you can see a faint point of light, like a firefly in the dark.

"fire?"

Xia Yan was stunned.

He remembered that there were no living people in the town.

Therefore, there is only one explanation.

Outsiders.

Several thoughts flashed through my mind.

"Casey."

Casey nodded, her superpowers enveloping them, and she teleported to the dilapidated wooden dock on the edge of town.

Since they are outsiders, the first thing to do is to find out who they are.

To enter the town, you must disembark at the wooden pier on the south side; other places are not suitable for boats to land.

really.

A rope is tied to the only relatively sturdy wooden stake at the dock, with a small wooden sailboat at the other end.

Xia Yan's gaze soon fell on a small flag on the ship.

A scarlet, blood-red skull is printed on this flag.

"The Crimson Star?"

Xia Yan's expression darkened.

"Was it a chance encounter, or a deliberate operation? This ship can only hold one person at most, so... a scout?"

He hadn't forgotten that on Little Orange Island, he had dealt with a crew member of "Crimson Star," or rather, the newly appointed boatswain.

"According to Captain Gelwin, the one who plotted the St. Anus was very likely also the 'Crimson Star'..."

"So, the operation failed? They fled in all directions and unintentionally came this way?"

"I didn't deliberately hide my activities on the island. Anyone with a little experience could tell there were still people on the island and confirm my presence..."

The next moment, he stopped thinking.

because.......

They've arrived!

"As expected, there are still living people on this island. We only needed to light a torch to lure you here." A cold, sharp voice rang out.

"His sudden appearance at the dock, and the strange energy fluctuations just now... was it... teleportation?"

A burning gaze fell on Casey, who was standing next to Xia Yan.

The ability to teleport is very useful in the wild.

A figure slowly approached, dressed as a pirate, accompanied by a lobster with iron claws.

Xia Yan wasn't too surprised.

He suddenly asked, "You... have a bounty on your head, right?"

"Ok?"

Chapter 41 Blind Date?

"Looks like you didn't offer a bounty."

This pirate is so weak that he's not even as good as Pattes, whom Xia Yan dealt with before. He probably doesn't have a bounty.

They successfully dealt with the pirate.

Xia Yan hesitated whether he should go back and erase all traces of his activities on the island.

But after thinking about it, I finally gave up.

This deserted island has been uninhabited for far too long. Every time he arrives at a place, he inevitably leaves some trace, even if it's just footprints or trampled grass.

He had been very restrained, but some things were still unavoidable.

Besides, cleaning everything would be too time-consuming, and there's no guarantee that everything would be cleaned properly.

"Let's make a run for it."

Instead of wasting so much time, it's better to just leave.

Someone from "Crimson Star" has already arrived here, but it's still unknown whether he used some old methods that don't rely on signal transmission to tell their main ship the location of this island.

But if the other party doesn't return for a long time, they should have some suspicions.

They might even be on their way.

It's better to just leave.

Since the "Crimson Star" mission failed, it means that the St. Anne should be safe for the time being. Find it and continue on your way.

With that in mind, Xia Yan summoned the Megalodon.

Step on its back.

"Do you remember how you got here before?" Xia Yan asked.

"Roar--"

The Megalodon blinked obediently.

When it comes to navigating the sea, no one is better than these aquatic creatures that live in the ocean.

"Okay, let's go."

First, leave this isolated area of ​​the sea, and then search for the location of the St. Anne.

The megalodon flicked its fins and leaped out.

As you move a distance away from the island, the thin mist around you gradually thins out.

The bright moonlight shone on me, casting my shadow on the sea.

"Marsha?"

Sensing that he was leaving the island, Marshado peeked out from Xia Yan's shadow.

“Marshado? Sorry, I seem to have forgotten about you…” Xia Yan said somewhat awkwardly.

Marshall hasn't appeared since he last came out and briefly interacted with him, taking away the Pokémon Power Cube. Xia Yan really didn't think of it when he chose to leave.

But now that it's out, that's good.

“Masha—”

A dark halo appeared in Marcia's orange eyes, and the Megalodon, which was traveling at high speed, seemed to be affected, its body suddenly stopping.

If it weren't for Casey's superpowers, Xia Yan would probably have been thrown out by inertia.

But Masado's behavior made Xia Yan frown.

Crouching on the back of the Megalodon, looking at Marshadow in the shadows, he tried to control his emotions and said calmly, "Marshadow, don't you want to leave this island?"

"Marsha".

Marshall nodded slightly.

'That's fine too. It's not good to have an elf always lurking in the shadows,' Xia Yan thought to himself.

However, he still had to make one last attempt...

Could you possibly kidnap Marcia?

If we can kidnap Marcia, let her stay in the shadows if she likes, and let her eat energy cubes if she likes.

Even if his relationship with Marshall is just so-so now, given time, it can be gradually cultivated, right?