Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game

Since Dorgonmesia hid in the alternate dimension, Xia Chen, who was closest to him, would suffer the consequences.

However, Xia Chen remained calm and glanced at Xianbu beside him.

Xianbu rolled his eyes, but still looked up and casually released an energy ball, which collided with the meteor shower that was about to split apart.

In an instant, the meteor shower that had just contained the explosive dragon-type energy vanished without a trace.

The little shark stared blankly at Fairybear, who seemed to be performing magic, and suddenly a look of reverence appeared in its eyes.

Xia Chen nodded thoughtfully. So she's a little fan of Xianbu?

Meanwhile, Dorgonmesia, who had roughly estimated that the meteor shower was over, emerged from the alternate dimension and casually lay down on Xia Chen's hair.

Hmm... it seems that Dorgonmesia likes himself.

Xia Chen had already made up his mind.

…………

"Xianbu, what do you think?"

If you are unsure about something, you can consult the celestial cloth.

Although Xia Chen had already made up his mind, he still wanted to ask Xianbu for his opinion.

"Buyi?"

Xianbu shook her head, indicating that she didn't care. She had never been to Dragon Island in her previous life and knew nothing about it.

She couldn't tell which of the two elves had higher potential.

Moreover, it doesn't matter whether the potential is high or low, because once they join the team, there will always be some strange changes...

Rather than deciding which of the two Pokémon to join the team, Sylveon is more curious about what kind of wonderful changes the new partner will bring.

Having understood Xenbu's opinion, Xia Chen nodded knowingly. He didn't consult Kirlia and Zoroia again, but made the final decision directly.

Grabbing the dragon nestled on his head, Xia Chen gazed sincerely at the gray-green ghost dragon that was more than half a meter long.

"Doromecia, would you like to come with me? Let's leave Dragon Island and go to the outside world."

Doronmecia blinked its dull yellow dead fish eyes, looking rather dim-witted. Xia Chen even doubted whether it understood what he was saying.

Looking at Dorgonmesia, who was just staring at him without responding for a long time, Xia Chen panicked a little. Could it really not understand him?

But there's no turning back now. Since he's chosen Gible, whether he succeeds or fails, he can't go back to "confessing" to Gible.

Most dragon-type Pokémon are proud and will not allow themselves to become "substitutes".

As expected, after seeing Xia Chen's final choice, Gible first showed a "I was here first" expression.

It then turned around angrily, wagged its little tail, and ran away.

They didn't even choose me! What a blind guy! There's nothing to miss about someone like that!

Xia Chen guessed that this was probably what Gible was thinking at that moment.

Regardless of what Gible is thinking, he knows he can't win her back.

Currently, Xia Chen's choices, aside from the few Pokémon he hasn't officially encountered yet and which are of lower priority in his mind, are limited to Draco Messia.

If Xiao Duolong doesn't want to go with me, then I'll really lose everything...

…………

The atmosphere was awkwardly tense. Xia Chen was wondering if he should say something to break the silence when he noticed that Dorgon Messia suddenly moved.

Instead of nodding or shaking their heads, they ran off in a flash.

Xia Chen's heart skipped a beat. Had he failed...?

It seems I was just being presumptuous and over-interpreting Dorgonmesia's actions.

One of the three great illusions of life is that it likes me—this applies to the fairy world too...

Xia Chen felt a pang of sadness. Now, Gible and Dragapult Mesia were both gone. He'd better go find Dratini or Dragonair...

I wonder if there are any other Pokémon of the right age in the lineage of Giant Dragonite. A relative that might surpass a Champion-level Pokémon must have some pretty high potential, right?

Xia Chen was pondering his backup plan when Xianbu suddenly poked him with a piece of silk.

"Buyi~"

Xia Chen turned his head in confusion and asked, "Ibu, what's wrong?"

Xianbu pointed with the silk in the direction where Dorgonmesia had just left. Xia Chen looked in that direction and found that the grayish-blue dragon had returned. It floated back leisurely, and it seemed to have a dazzling eyeball on its head that reflected the sunlight.

It's back again?

Before Xia Chen's smile could fully bloom, he remembered his earlier wishful thinking, and his smile instantly froze.

Forget it, let's wait for Dorgon Messia to make a choice first.

The little dragon flies very fast, perhaps thanks to its strange flying movements. Its little tail flicks behind it, like a small fish swimming in the air.

It quickly "swam" to Xia Chen, and with a flick of its little head, the small bead that shone with a dazzling light flew forward in an arc.

Xia Chen reacted quickly and caught the thing that Xiao Duolong threw to him with one hand.

This small bead was almost transparent, and it was not any stone or bead-like fairy item that Xia Chen recognized, nor did it emit any energy fluctuations.

Perhaps it's just a small trinket, like a gold bead, worth a little money?

…………

Xia Chen made a preliminary judgment, then asked with a smile, "Little Duolong, is this a gift for me?"

"Messi~" Dorgon Messia blinked his big, bright yellow eyes and nodded.

Xia Chen suddenly realized that this was the "token of love" that Xiao Duolong had given her.

So it just flew away to get this?

Xia Chen was both amused and exasperated. This little guy didn't even tell him beforehand...

And the way it followed me before, and the way it avoided my search, I really don't understand its thinking.

Xia Chen looked at the quirky and clever Doronmesia and asked somewhat nervously, "So, you mean you're willing to become my partner?"

"Messi~"

Instead of answering directly, Dorgonmesia twirled merrily in the air before plunging her head into Xia Chen's hair, which hadn't been washed for two days, expressing her inner thoughts in her own unique way.

So... does this mean they've agreed?

Unable to make up his mind, Xia Chen had no choice but to resort to the most primitive method.

He placed a Poké Ball in front of Draco Messia above his head and said, "Only after this ball is in will we officially be considered Trainer and Pokémon!"

"Messi?"

Little Dragon emerged from its "new nest," poked the button in the center of the Poké Ball with its pointed beak, and entered the ball.

"Crack!"

After a crisp sound, without resistance, Little Dragon became the owner of the Poké Ball.

Xia Chen's smile, which he had managed to suppress several times, gradually became unrestrained, and he even excitedly started shouting "Wuhu!"

This also means that Xia Chen has captured his fifth Pokémon, Dracomecia!

…………

Xia Chen didn't let the little dragon stay in the Poké Ball for long before releasing it.

Because it hasn't seen any of the other companions besides Fairyclops.

No sooner had Draco Messia emerged from its Poké Ball than it darted back into Xia Chen's hair.

Xia Chen had a strange expression. Was his hair, which he hadn't washed for two days, really that comfortable?

Or does this little guy think he's Dorgonki?

Xia Chen was stunned for a moment, because he suddenly realized that this little dragon had been all alone since it appeared.

This is not common in their race.

Typically, two Draco Mesia live in the hole on Draco's head, and one Draco Mesia also lives on Draco's head. They take care of the baby Draco until it evolves into Draco before separating.

But why does my own Doron Messiah look so...like Batman?

Well, it seems I'm not qualified to tell such hellish jokes.

Thinking about his own background, Xia Chen felt some empathy for the companion he had just recruited.

Xia Chen gently stroked the little dragon perched on his head, deciding to inquire about its condition when he went to see Dragonite later.

Pulling himself out of his thoughts, Xia Chen released Kirlia and Zoroia and introduced them to their new companions.

He pointed to the top of his head. "Kirullian, Zoroya, this is our new companion."

"Oh?" Soroya tilted his head. Why was Xia Chen introducing himself like that? Was he trying to be cute?

Kirlia used her psychic powers to sense Doromesia, who was hidden in her hair. She wondered if her new companion was so shy.

Xia Chen pulled Xiao Duolong out of his hair with a bit of helplessness and said seriously, "Listen carefully at times like this, these are very important companions!"

“Messi…” Dorgon Messia readily agreed.

…………

Xia Chen nodded in satisfaction and introduced them one by one: "This is Kirlia, this is Zoroya, and this is her, whom you've met before, Sylveon, who is also the most senior of my Pokémon."

"Chiru~"

Kirlia gracefully lifted the hem of her skirt and curtsied, the horns on her head not sensing any negative emotions from the little dragon.

"Yo~"

Soroya was happy to finally be rid of the youngest member of Xia Chen's team, so she welcomed Doronmesia's arrival.

"Buyi..."

Ibu rolled her eyes. It wasn't that she had a problem with her new companion, but rather that she had some reservations about Xia Chen's statement.

What do you mean by "oldest"? Can't you speak properly? This child just turned one year old not long ago!

Knowing before arriving at Dragon Island that a new partner would be joining the team, the three Pokémon were quite friendly towards Dracomecia upon their first meeting.