Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

"Stop daydreaming. You'll be even cooler when you evolve into Beedrill." Xia Yan flicked its little head.

The unicorn shrank back a little embarrassedly and immediately jumped down to prepare for training.

"Same as always, warm up with a run."

Xia Yan took off his newly bought suit jacket and top hat, stretched his joints a little, and prepared to train with Unicorn.

After the incident of stealing tree fruit, he became even more convinced of his idea of ​​strengthening his own training.

"Waaah!"

Immediately, the two began running around the training field to warm up.

The training track is 400 meters per lap, and the goal is to complete 20 laps before formal training begins.

Wataru was quite surprised to see Natsuhiko running with Unicorn Bug.

What surprised him even more was the amount of training Xia Yan and Unicorn Beetle received.

The warm-up wasn't over until Xia Yan was drenched in sweat.

Although the unicorn was panting, it did not appear to be fully equipped, suggesting that it still had some energy left.

Xia Yan and Unicorn Bug, engrossed in their training, paid no attention to outside attention. Du's questions went unanswered; he simply addressed Unicorn Bug:

"Your body has undergone tremendous changes after eating those two tree fruits. Our current training is to test where your body's limits are. Only after we find the upper limit can we continue to explore further."

"Waaah!"

After warming up, the unicorn beetle clearly felt the changes in its body.

It's as if they have inexhaustible strength and boundless energy.

"Then keep running, until you can't go on anymore," Xia Yan said, catching his breath.

"Huh?"

What about you?

The unicorn blinked and looked at him.

"Me? I've reached my limit."

Unicorn Beetle: "???"

So it just runs by itself?

"I need to take some time to research the development of poison-type attributes. Once we determine your stamina limit, we'll begin skill training. Each skill will need to be adapted to your current physical changes. However, given your current foundation, I believe it won't take too long."

Go for it. "

I nudged the unicorn.

Since Xia Yan had said so, the unicorn beetle stopped worrying about it. Compared to its current physical strength, Xia Yan was indeed not keeping up.

He buried his head and rushed out.

As Wataru watched Xia Yan and Unicorn Beetle's training, his surprise grew stronger.

Watching the unicorn scurrying around the track at incredible speed, seemingly tireless, a thought flashed through my mind.

Is this a unicorn bug?

Is it sure it's not a Pikachu disguised as a Weedle?

Chapter Twenty-Nine Mission

Even Xia Yan was surprised.

The unicorn's body has changed so much; it was originally so thin, but now it can run so many laps.

Looking at the panting unicorn standing in front of him, he was filled with surprise, followed by a deep joy.

"Very good. Next is the recovery training for the moves you've already mastered, starting with the most basic target practice. Can you still recall the feeling when you hit a gap in Kairos's carapace during your escape?"

Xia Yan reminded.

The unicorn was panting, but it didn't complain.

This is their usual training method.

However, Wataru, who was standing next to them, was very impressed with the amount of training they were doing.

"No wonder this Weedle is so good. It is indeed an excellent trainer. We can't fall behind, Charizard."

"Roar!!"

The fire-breathing dragon flapped its wings, and the flames on its tail intensified, making it appear very excited.

The training atmosphere is contagious. Influenced by Weedle and Natsuhiko, Lance and Charizard also showed more excitement and effort than usual.

Time flew by during training.

Training is over.

Wataru and Natsuhiko sat in chairs at the Pokémon Center, waiting for their Pokémon to recover and finish treatment.

"Du, you're not from Golden City, are you? What brings you here?" Xia Yan suddenly asked.

How do you know I'm not from Golden City?

"Not like."

Upon hearing this, Lance laughed, "Alright, I'm not from Saffron City. I came here to challenge the Psychic-type Gym Leader of Saffron City. I heard that Sabrina, the new Gym Leader of Saffron City, is young but very strong."

Shall we challenge Sabrina?

Xia Yan suddenly realized.

However, Sabrina is not an easy person to get along with. She is not only a powerful Psychic-type Pokémon trainer, but also a powerful Psychic herself, which can further unleash the powerful Psychic-type Pokémon's Psychic abilities.

It is said that Naz has a peculiar hobby: she likes to turn people into dolls as collectibles.

But given Lance's status and the Dragon Clan behind him, no matter how reckless Sabrina is, Team Rocket wouldn't allow her to antagonize the Dragon Clan, right?

"Then you'd better keep it up, Sabrina is very strong."

"I know."

After a chance encounter at the bookstore and during training, the two became much closer.

Xia Yan admired Du's strength and valued the Dragon Clan behind him, while Du admired Xia Yan's hard work and focus, choosing Weedle as his starter Pokémon and steadfastly training it.

During their conversation, the Pokémon Center informed the two that their Pokémon had finished treatment, and they each retrieved their Pokémon.

However, the crossing is free, while Xia Yan needs to pay for it himself.

This transfer was somewhat unexpected.

Xia Yan isn't a registered trainer in the league?

But he didn't ask any further questions, after all, it was someone else's private matter, maybe they didn't want to become a trainer in the league yet?

Judging from his clothes, Xia Yan shouldn't be a poor person.

I wonder what he would think if he knew that Xia Yan's expensive clothes weren't bought by himself.

"I should go back now." (At the entrance of the Pokémon Center)

“Okay, I’ll stay here tonight. I’ll probably be staying in Golden City for a while longer. If you need anything, feel free to come find me,” Wataru said with a smile.

"it is good."

After exchanging contact information, Xia Yan left with the unicorn.

Watching his departing figure, Du's expression suddenly became somewhat complicated.

His expression was somewhat meaningful.

...

...

It's getting late, and I guess I'll have to wait until tomorrow to buy the energy cubes I wanted to.

Fortunately, he still had enough energy cubes to feed the unicorn bug.

I spent a lot of money on a taxi to get back to the club.

Rare.

The club, which is usually brightly lit at night, was dark today, and there was a "Closed" sign on the door.

"Is it closed?"

Xia Yan pushed it, and the glass door opened without any obstruction.

It's not closed?

With a hint of doubt, I went inside.

Knock knock knock—

The crisp sound of leather shoes hitting the tiled floor echoed in the empty, deserted club lobby.

As I walked past the counter where Anna was supposed to be, I suddenly heard the sound of a chair turning.

"Ok?"

Xia Yan and Unicorn Beetle immediately turned around and stared warily in the direction from which the sound came.

In the dim light, a figure could be vaguely seen sitting in a chair, and the shadowy gaze fell upon him.

"director?"

Looking at the blurry outline, Xia Yan asked tentatively.

"it's me."

A sound came from inside.

The figure slowly stood up and stepped out of the shadows. Through the dim moonlight, his appearance could be vaguely seen.

It was Loto, the club's director.

He is suspected to be a member of the Rockets, but is also one of the club's current executives.