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

"Anyway, let's all get to know each other first. I'll go cook."

After leaving a message, the cook, Xia Chen, hurried off to prepare the meal.

He wasn't worried that the elves would clash with Diancie, since there was simply no reason for it.

However, in reality, Diancie's integration process was not smooth...

"Buyi—(Are you Xia Chen's newly captured Pokémon? From now on, we're partners. Feel free to ask me for help if you ever need anything!)"

The eldest sister, Xianbu, stepped forward without hesitation to greet everyone in a friendly manner.

Because Xia Chen's words before leaving were vague, she assumed that Diancie was a newly tamed elf.

Unexpectedly, these words struck a nerve with Diancie.

She put her hands on her hips, looking both embarrassed and annoyed. "No way! Who wants to be tamed by that bad guy!"

This was originally just a way for tsundere characters to express their shyness, but the simple-minded Doronbaruto took it seriously.

"Ruto! (Hey, we kindly took you in, and you actually insult us!)"

Tianxi, who had never left the diamond-mining country, was now filled with homesickness and was particularly sensitive to the word "take in".

Provoked by Dorombalto's words, his eyes immediately welled up with tears.

If Dorombaluto were to admit his mistake now, the matter would probably be over.

But if it admits its mistake, is it still a steel straight dragon?

"Ruto—(No way, no way, is she going to cry already?)"

Although Duolong may seem simple-minded, that's only true to his own family.

To outsiders, he was also adept at being sarcastic and unsettling.

Those beady eyes already looked rather comical, and with their deliberate antics, they became even more sarcastic.

The little diamond guards couldn't tolerate this guy insulting their princess like that. They stood angrily in front of Diancie and each threw a Power Gem at the dragon.

The elves, seeing how arrogant these newcomers were, were outraged.

The most loyal and righteous Sai Fuhao and Nian Meilong immediately took action.

Then what happened was predictable.

What was supposed to be a nice meeting turned into a chaotic brawl.

…………

"Is this your reason for fighting?"

Xia Chen stared at the empty space that had been blasted into a mess by the Pokémon's moves, his face darkening.

Xia Chen glanced furtively at the still unconvinced Doronbaruto and Diancie, and felt that criticizing either of them at this moment would seem to be biased.

He could only turn to look at Gu Leton, who was watching the drama unfold, and ask, "Gu Leton, can't you help dissuade them?"

Therefore, Leighton: "?"

"Alright, those who just made the move, don't eat today, as a warning!"

Xia Chen treated everyone fairly and gave them a slight punishment.

Doronbalut and Nymphalon looked dejected, while Saifuhao secretly chuckled.

Not eating doesn't mean you can't eat gold coins.

Just as he was thinking this, Xia Chen immediately fixed the bug.

"Sai Fuhao, you're not allowed to eat gold coins either!"

Sai Fuhao retorted defiantly, "Clang! (Gold coins aren't food, otherwise you try eating one yourself!)"

Xia Chen ignored the capitalist's sophistry and summoned the other elves over for dinner.

Only Tianxi and her guards remained, staring blankly at the three big guys: Dorgon, Saifuhao, and Niumilong.

The aroma of the food wafted through the mountains and forests, magically entering their nostrils.

Diancie, who had never experienced the joys of human cooking, was instantly captivated. Xia Chen's dishes were like a fledgling elf encountering a max-level Arceus—

There was absolutely no room for resistance.

But her pride as a princess kept her from doing so.

Be rational and restrained!

But while she remained rational, Duolong on the other side couldn't tolerate it at all.

Having tasted the flavors firsthand, he understood that Xia Chen's dishes smelled delicious, but tasted even better.

With his beady eyes darting around, Doron immediately moved closer to Diancie, winking and making faces at her in a cheeky manner.

"Ruto—(You can smell it too, right? Doesn't it smell delicious? Let's make up and go eat together, okay?)"

Tianxi was very surprised. They had just been fighting to the death, but now he was willing to make peace over a little food?

She couldn't help but ask, "hope? (Are those things... really that delicious?)"

Doron looked distressed. "Ruto—(Actually, it's not that I absolutely have to eat it. If no one else can have it, I can definitely resist, but they're eating it so deliciously...)"

Diancie thought for a moment and said, "Ci—(Reconciliation is not an option; I want you to apologize to me.)"

Draco squinted, "Ruto! (Hey, don't go too far! You were the one who insulted my trainer first!)"

Diancie snorted coldly and turned her head away. "Dianci—(Whatever, I won't agree to a reconciliation until I hear an apology.)"

Doron remained silent, but Sai Fuhao behind him urged, "Hurry up and apologize, or we'll be eaten up!"

He quickly turned his head and saw that it really was.

Therefore, when the big eater, Leighton, saw that there were fewer mouths to eat with today, he ate with great relish.

Without further hesitation, Doron quickly apologized: "Ruto (I'm sorry, I was wrong)."

Tianxi didn't throw a tantrum or say anything like "Didn't you eat? Can't you hear me?" and happily accepted the apology.

After a bizarre fight, the two groups of elves inexplicably reconciled.

Sometimes, the friendship between elves is just that simple and pure.

…………

After lunch, before heading down the mountain.

After obtaining Diancie's consent, Xia Chen put her and her little diamond guards into a Poké Ball.

Carrying a Diancie with you while traveling is a bit too conspicuous.

Although Xia Chen is not afraid of those elf poachers or international thieves with his current strength, it's always better to have one less problem than another.

It was nearly evening when Xia Chen returned to Muxiang Village. As usual, he first went to the Pokémon Center to replenish his supplies and then gave the Pokémon a full check-up.

While waiting, Xia Chen chatted with Miss Joey for a while.

"I saw that news on the news, Master Pigeon, you are really amazing!"

Miss Joey's face was flushed, and her tone was very excited.

Xia Chen: "......"

Shouldn't a normal person's first reaction be... to feel terrified of having something so dangerous nearby?

You Carlos people are far too ambitious...

"So, where is Master Pigeon going next? To continue chasing that scoundrel, Vladali?"

Miss Joey asked.

Xia Chen shook his head. "That's a matter between Miss Officer Jenny and Interpol. I won't get involved."

News just came from Karune that, with her own clues, Team Flare's base underground in Stone Town has been destroyed.

Unfortunately, the ultimate weapon inside had been moved to an unknown location beforehand, and the dark cloud hanging over Carlos's head still hadn't dissipated.

Xia Chen decided to approach the matter from a different angle—searching for Xerneas and Yveltal.

One reason was for his own private affairs with Diancie.

Secondly, finding the X and Y gods would also allow them to be informed of Vladali's evil plans, preventing their energy from being exploited.

After spending one last night in Muxiang Town, Xia Chen left and embarked on a aimless search.

South of Muxiang Village is Shixiang Town, and to the north is Saluo City. The Flame Team's base in Shixiang Town has been destroyed, so there's not much to see there. Xia Chen decided to head north to Saluo City.

Sala City is also a very important city in the Kalos region in the Pokémon game universe.

Legend has it that the Refinement Tower standing on the sea is the place where the secret of super evolution is hidden.

However, the Mega Evolution of this world was ultimately discovered by Xia Chen in the Hoenn region, and it is unknown whether there is any connection between that region and Mega Evolution.

Speaking of the Tower of Refinement, Xia Chen thought of an old friend, Korni.

When they were traveling in Carlos, Xia Chen had been her travel companion for a while, and their abilities were considered to be evenly matched.

By the time Little Cucumber was invited to Yuanling Island at the end of last year, the two were no longer on the same level.

Of course, this isn't to say that Korne is too weak. At less than twenty years old, she has strength close to the dojo level, which can be described as extraordinary talent.

Unfortunately, they ran into Xia Chen, the overpowered... trainer of the Pokémon.

I wonder what progress she will have made when we meet again this time.

…………

Muxiang Village is very close to Saluo City.

Climb to the top of Mount Karas and you can see the vast West Carlos Sea in the distance.

A piece of land abruptly juts out from the azure ocean—that is Salo, hailed as the "most beautiful seaside city."

Taking the Milos directly from the mountaintop northwards, Xia Chen arrived in Sara City in less than half an hour.

This city doesn't have the towering skyscrapers of Miarey, and although it may not look as modern, it has a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Clearly, this is a beautiful city whose main industry is tourism.

Upon arriving in the coastal city, Xia Chen naturally chose to stay in a sea-view hotel.