Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

But for now, he remains the most powerful of the three top officials.

Whether it's unconventional assassination abilities or regular Pokémon battles.

With Giovanni's support, Akiko will become one of the Poison Elite Four in the Johto region, so her strength is beyond doubt.

"The Rockets are really fast."

After leaving behind one last sentence, Xia Yan's figure disappeared into the shadows.

When it appeared, it was already in a forest far away from the research institute.

With a whooshing sound, a stream of air quickly soared into the sky.

...

...

Golden City.

As the largest and most prosperous city in the Kanto region.

Even though it's late at night, this metropolis is still brightly lit.

A small number of pedestrians were walking on the road, many of whom reeked of alcohol.

Returning to the city where he once struggled to survive, Xia Yan showed no trace of nostalgia or longing.

Compared to the few pleasant memories I have of this city, the painful memories far outweigh the pleasant ones.

They entered the black market of Golden City with ease.

night.

This is when the dark side of this bustling city is most active, and it is also the most authentic presentation of this city.

The Hunter's Guild enters Goldenrod City.

Although Homestead City is already considered a relatively large city in the Sinnoh region, the Hunter Guild in Homestead City is also well-built.

However, it still falls short compared to the bustling city of Golden City.

The Hunter's Guild in the black market of Goldenrod City was also built in a rather grand manner.

This is the center of the Hunter Guild in the entire Kanto region.

Xia Yan walked through the hall and headed straight for the Hunter's Guild.

"Sir, what's inside...?"

An identification card representing "Hunter N" appeared in Xia Yan's hand, and the staff member who tried to stop him immediately changed his expression.

He respectfully greeted, "Mr. N."

Xia Yan continued walking inside.

The staff member watched Xia Yan disappear into the depths of the corridor, hesitated for a moment, and then pressed the button next to the counter.

Although the Hunter's Guild in Goldenrod City is more ornate, its overall architectural structure is still quite similar.

After passing through the long corridor, you arrive at the interior of the Hunter's Guild.

This is a place that only certain core personnel or seat holders can access.

The interior lobby.

The entrance to the deepest part.

Two core members, clearly highly trained and far superior to the peripheral hunters outside, stood guard on either side of the entrance.

Seeing Xia Yan, a stranger with a blank expression, the two exchanged a glance.

However, Xia Yan did not intend to force his way in.

After walking to the entrance, stop.

A slightly hoarse, low voice came from his mouth, "Please pass on the message that 'Hunter N' is looking for Mr. Z."

As he spoke, he showed his identification again.

Upon seeing his proof, the two men became noticeably more respectful.

One of them quickly said, "Please wait a moment."

"no need!"

Just then, a muffled sound came from the entrance.

Accompanied by heavy footsteps.

Then a burly man slowly walked out. His fat face was full of fat, and his height of nearly two meters made it seem as if he was looking down at Xia Yan.

Hunter P!

He belongs to the Supreme Seat Hunter Z and is considered one of the opponent's more capable subordinates.

He is a much more experienced seat hunter than Xia Yan.

“N, Mr. Z is resting. Please come again tomorrow.” Hunter P even raised his neck slightly, making his eyes narrow even more when he looked at Xia Yan.

It's quite noticeable.

He didn't care much about Xia Yan, the newly appointed hunter, and could even be said to have looked down on him.

Come to think of it.

People like Xia Yan were able to secure their seats purely because of the power struggles among those holding the highest positions.

Normally, someone with only two or three near-Elite Four level Pokémon wouldn't be qualified to sit in a seat.

Suppressing his displeasure, Xia Yan spoke again.

"Miss Q should have already spoken to Mr. Z. This matter is very important, and I don't think you can handle the responsibility..."

"I told you! Mr. Z is resting, didn't you understand? Huh?"

Xia Yan's words were abruptly interrupted.

His slit-like eyes widened slightly, and two faint wisps of white breath emerged from his large nostrils.

Listen to the other person's tone.

Xia Yan understood.

Whether or not you rest is not important.

Attitude and ability are what truly matter.

wrong.

It's just about strength.

If they can't demonstrate enough strength, Xia Yan and Miss Q's plans will be nothing but a joke.

Xia Yan slowly took two steps back.

Seeing Xia Yan back away, the fat man's disdain deepened.

But then Xia Yan chuckled twice.

Since he is now in the identity of a hunter, he should naturally act in the way of a hunter and follow the personality of a hunter.

Has anyone ever told you that you look like a ball?

Upon hearing this, the fat man's face immediately darkened.

This was something that was taboo for him.

Their narrow eyes were filled with danger.

Xia Yan flipped his hand, and a Poké Ball appeared.

The fat man grinned maliciously, and two Poké Balls appeared in his hand.

However, upon seeing the spirit summoned by Xia Yan, the fat man's ferocious expression instantly turned into astonishment, and even horror.

"Heavens...Heavenly King level?!"

"Roar--!!"

The three-headed dragon's furious roar echoed throughout the inner hall, shattering the glass and making the smooth tiles on the walls uneven. The two core hunters standing next to the fat man were sweating profusely, backing away and pressing themselves against the wall, feeling the tremors.

And this influence extends far beyond the inner hall.

Even in the outer hall separated by a long corridor, the hunters could faintly feel the tremors beneath their feet.

Even more noticeable were the elves accompanying them.

The weaker ones lay prostrate on the ground, trembling. The slightly stronger ones could barely keep themselves from falling, and the even stronger ones could only adopt a guarded posture, but their bodies were still trembling.

Hydreigon, a Champion-level Pokémon with a vast territory in the Ravages of the Universe, is best known for asserting its dominance through roars.

It even utilized some techniques from the "Voice of Power" move.

Even Ono's Kommo-o could only evade it through its own characteristics and scales.

Xia Yan smiled and gently placed his hand on the neck of the three-headed dragon.

He stroked it.

The three-headed dragon glanced at Xia Yan out of the corner of its eye, exhaled two puffs of white breath from its nose, and ultimately did not resist.

Not only because it kept Xia Yan's three-year promise.

Also because...

It's actually quite comfortable!

It seems that some special technique was used.

If there weren't outsiders present, the three-headed dragon would probably have narrowed its eyes and revealed an expression that no one had ever seen before.

A Celestial-level Pokémon!

And it's a quasi-legendary Pokémon at the Elite Four level!

The fat man, also known as "Hunter P" or "Ball" as Xia Yan called him, curled up his face, which was covered in fat, and the trembling of his fat was clearly visible.

His broad forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, which slid down his distinct creases.