Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

To be honest, this is somewhat surprising, after all, Touko has already become the president of a listed company, while Naruto has not yet embarked on her journey as in the story.

"Oh right, Mingyi, you still haven't told me why you were relaying that handsome detective's message?"

It was Alice's follow-up question after she realized something.

"Uh..." The chestnut-haired girl looked away, somewhat embarrassed, and pulled down the blush on her hat.

"Actually, it was because of an accident that I was taken to the police station by that gentleman. Although the misunderstanding was eventually cleared up, we still had a brief acquaintance. During this incident, they were busy with disaster relief and rescue and were severely short-handed, so they entrusted this task to me, who happened to be nearby."

"Mingming, I only planned to come to Shuanglong City to draw limited-edition cards at first."

Muttering to herself, Mingyi turned her head away, keeping an eye on the people around her. Seeing that no one was looking at her, she cautiously took out her card and showed the flashing side to the others.

"With this limited-edition high-rarity card, Fairy King Nan Yin, I'm sure I won't lose to you, Alice, who only has dragons on her mind!"

"But the real person is right behind us!"

Upon hearing her friend's question, the girl immediately widened her eyes and belatedly uttered a surprised sound.

"Huh?"

Subconsciously glancing at Nan Yin, who was holding Eevee, as if seeing her idol, Mingyi covered her lips and tongue with her finger, trying her best to suppress the groan in her throat.

"...The distance is so close, and the image is even better than the live stream. Waaah, my idol is amazing in every way."

Such murmurs continued to flow from her lips. Previously, the girl had never paid close attention to the former and believed that the hero who saved Twin Dragons City should be the local trainer. But now that it was confirmed, she could no longer suppress all her past thoughts.

With a dashing and confident figure and a clear and decisive command, in other words, whether in card battles or in real life, who wouldn't be fond of a character who combines strength and good looks? Who wouldn't yearn for a mountain climber who forges ahead without hesitation, especially during this period when PTC cards were launched and became popular?

Perhaps the whispered words were slight, but Nanyin's senses were too sensitive, and she heard every change in tone from beginning to end.

She paused, her steps faltering, and stood frozen in place, a strange action that naturally aroused Korni's concern.

"What's wrong, Nan Yin? Are you feeling unwell?"

"fine......"

Nan Yin never imagined that Ming Yi would become her fan, and she also felt that this otherworldly butterfly had stirred up too much storm. She gently tugged at the hair by her ear, as if trying to dispel the blush on her skin and soothe the unease in her heart.

Being recognized by others is fine, but such blatant praise is too much; at least in this respect, she's still quite thin-skinned.

I still blush when I'm praised.

Fortunately, the awkward situation didn't last long. Before her emotions could settle, Mingyi stopped and signaled to everyone that they had arrived at their destination.

A light knock on the half-closed wooden door reveals a neatly arranged, simple, and efficient space for conversation, furnished with white bricks and tiles, reflecting the personality of its owner.

"Handsome sir, I've brought the person over~"

Raising his head from the pile of documents, the deeply wrinkled, travel-worn man put down his pen and paper and immediately stood up to greet the group.

"Thank you for your hard work, Mingyi. I'm the handsome Interpol agent. I was previously commissioned by the Alliance to secretly investigate the situation of the Plasma Team."

Looking at the person in front of you, he may not be outstanding in appearance, but this middle-aged man's nickname is definitely a memorable one from the past generations of Nanyin.

"First of all, thank you for visiting in person. Secondly, thank you for your support and dedication tonight."

Despite his disheveled appearance, the handsome man got straight to the point, pointing out the connection between the plasma team and the incident.

"Although this incident may seem abrupt to you, the Plasma Team had been planning this for a long time in order to obtain the Gene Wedge. It's just that I'm mediocre and never expected them to disregard the public. This led to my lapse in vigilance, which almost resulted in Shuanglong City being frozen. My failure to notify you and the public in time is my fault as an Interpol officer."

His words were full of apology, without the slightest attempt to shirk responsibility or deny it; the middle-aged man admitted that he had also failed in his duty.

"No need for that, handsome sir. Even we nominally kings are completely unaware of Team Plasma's actions, so how can we blame you for all the trouble you've been causing?"

Seeing the lowered eyelids of her predecessors, Wanlong could sense the accumulated fatigue in them, and naturally, she couldn't bring herself to utter any harsh words.

Similarly, she also needs to reflect on her own powerlessness as a superstar, in the face of the crisis if it weren't for Nan Yin's help.

After a long exchange, admitting his mistake, the handsome man finally coughed lightly and solemnly explained the situation.

"Team Plasma sought the Gene Wedge in order to merge into one and recreate the power of the Dragon God in the Unova legends. Even if they fail this time, I am still worried that they will not return to their original aspirations and will try to fuse with Kyurem through alternative means in order to overwhelm all power."

"In the past, they used lofty doctrines to brainwash people and fuel conflicts. Now that they have lost power in the shadows, they are taking advantage of the Unova turmoil to seek a strong voice in the open. Neither Acromord nor Ghetsis are people with any bottom line. In their eyes, people and Pokémon are nothing more than numbers leading to results."

His face concealed anger. During his past investigation of Team Plasma, the man had witnessed too many cold-blooded and ugly scenes. He vowed to stop it from happening, but he was hampered by his limited power.

Therefore, today, this veteran criminal police officer, who has been engaged in the fight against evil for decades, is willing to explain the reasons, just to eradicate evil completely and restore peace to this place.

Since he can't do it, then let's leave it to that hero, that hero who can lift the giant ship and save the entire Shuanglong City.

Without asking specifics or who would save the day, the handsome man focused his attention on the few people in front of him. He knew that his words would be conveyed to that hero through them, or rather, everyone who steps forward in times of crisis could be called a hero.

"Through my previous in-depth exploration, I learned that after the founding legend of Unova, the three dragons of the Way all turned into stubborn stones and fell into different regions. Now that Kyurem has been awakened by Team Plasma, they are destined to go and find the other two sealing stones."

"The whereabouts of the Light Stone, the incarnation of the True Dragon Reshiram, remain unknown, so we will leave that aside for now. However, the location of the Dark Stone, which seals the Ideal Dragon Zekrom, is clear. It is buried in the Dragon Spiral Tower in Snowflake City, awaiting the arrival of the acknowledged one."

After a brief pause to emphasize the importance of what was to come, the handsome man looked up at everyone.

"As far as I know, N, the young man adopted by Ghetsis, once awakened Zekrom. So, even though he has now defected from Team Plasma, we must be wary of him being used by someone with ulterior motives to cause that malicious event!"

P.S.: I celebrated my birthday again today. Thank you all for your continued support ┭┮﹏┭┮.

Chapter 193 Sharing a Bed?

"Given that Akromma has absconded with Kyurem, the immediate priority is to ascertain the location of the Dark Stone and the condition of Zekrom."

Summarizing the key points and highlighting the core issues, the middle-aged criminal police officer used the preface to explain the severity of each case.

"Regardless of N's current stance, Unova should not suffer any more trauma. The whereabouts of the Ardek Champions are currently unknown. I can only ask you all to go to the Dragon Spiral Tower to guard against Team Plasma or protect that sealing stone."

He spoke with such earnestness that his back slumped involuntarily, almost breaking, as he no longer wished to recall those tragic and pitiful scenes.

Pokémon deceived and traumatized; people manipulated by words and reduced to mere tools...

"No need for that, handsome sir. This is simply our duty. Since we've taken on this responsibility, how can we turn a blind eye to wrongdoing and abandon the people?"

Alice quickly helped the former up, clenching her fists, her heart and eyes filled with fighting spirit.

"Wanlong and I will discuss this matter in detail with the United Alliance. As for Quixote, now that he has been released from prison, we will need you to put in some more effort to find out where he is."

Raising her voice, she snapped out of the chaotic flow of information and, suppressing her physical discomfort, took the initiative to take over the conversation from the girl.

In terms of experience, this Sleeping Beauty is certainly not as experienced as the King of Pop, but in terms of her position, she undoubtedly stands at the top and can help Alice, the young and inexperienced champion.

"This is also my duty, and Interpol will do its best to facilitate the alliance's future operations."

Although they spoke with respect and humility, in reality, both sides had already begun implementing the work early on. This conversation mainly involved exchanging their respective progress and integrating information from both sides.

Having said all that, the night was already dark, and there were no stars to be seen outside the window. After their journey and battles, they were all quite exhausted.

"Then we'll take our leave now, handsome detective, you've worked hard too."

It was Wanlongkou who bid farewell on behalf of everyone.

The aftermath of the Shuanglong City incident requires the presence of public figures, and the students' morning classes are equally demanding. Regardless of who they are, they all need a good night's sleep to recharge before heading to the Dragon Spiral Tower.

"I have an early class tomorrow, so I won't bother you any longer. See you next time, Alice!"

Waving goodbye as well, Mingyi stepped into the neon-lit streets with light steps, her ponytail cascading down and her skirt swaying.

I thought this chance encounter was just a superficial acquaintance, but at the edge of my vision, the girl turned around, raised her head, and left with a smile, uttering a remark that left no room for anyone to respond.

"Although being drafted was tiring, I was still very happy to see my idol. I hope we'll have the chance to meet again in the future, King of Southern Music~"

Given the context, anyone could guess which idol the former was referring to, and the white-haired girl's expression froze once again.

A rare hint of embarrassment flashed in Nan Yin's eyes. She coughed lightly twice, quickened her pace by only tapping her boots, and tried to ignore the gazes that were being cast her way.

The more she was stared at silently, the more awkward and uncomfortable she felt, until a soft laugh escaped her lips.

"Pfft, Nan Yin is really popular."

With a quick step on her rollerblades, Korni caught up with her friend and secretly clenched her clothes.

A sense of crisis always makes those who care about life tense. When aspirations and pursuits give rise to feelings of wanting to go further, this is the most obvious example of saying one thing and meaning another.

The trams carried the crowds back and forth in the evening. The distance between Ripple Town and Twin Dragons City was not too far. In the blink of an eye, they returned to the elegant manor.

After quickly washing her face, Nan Yin sat or lay on the soft bed, her hands outstretched, quietly watching the little animals play among themselves, and her thoughts drifted away.

Today, on her trip to Shuanglong City, she not only tasted the local specialty ice cream and enjoyed a large-scale concert, but also experienced an unexpected incident. This could be described as a rich itinerary, or it could be described as trouble arising out of nothing.

The situation changed too quickly. Just yesterday, they were discussing the relationship between Team Plasma and N, and now they have to face the hidden threat of Kyurem and Zekrom.

Even someone who knows the whole story needs some time to process and adjust to this abrupt turn of events.

It's not about escaping, but about calming my emotions so I can better handle this major event and resolve all karmic consequences.

With a light tap of her knuckles on the coffee table, accompanied by a rhythmic ringing sound, the girl's thoughts returned to reality, to the Eevee in her arms, the beloved princess, and her training friend...

To be honest, she was never some saint or savior, just a trainer with some skill, an ordinary person who wanted to spend the rest of her life with her child.

The Plasma Team's evil deeds had nothing to do with them, but this calamity was imminent and even affected both of them.

The hopes of others and the requests of friends seem to push me to the center of the event like a whirlpool. Perhaps this should make me resentful, but on the other hand, it is also like a gentle reminder or a soft push.

The girl's drive has never been weak. Often, what she lacks is a reasonable reason, not the difficulty of doing it, but the starting point for thinking about it, just like her self-imposed goal—to reach the top of the championship and see the splendor of the summit.

No longer clutching the burning white crystal, nor putting down the genetic wedge handed to her hand, Nan Yin got up and walked towards the wide French windows. Outside, snowflakes continued to fall, and the weather seemed to be getting colder, but she simply drew the curtains, thus creating a warm and unique new world just for them.

Protecting peace and tranquility is the pursuit in my heart, and the reason for defeating the Plasma Team is equally simple: it goes against the former and blocks the way forward, nothing more.

He turned back, took out the ointment from the suitcase he had placed there, and carefully applied it to the shelled dragon that had been lying on its back asleep for several months. The child's deep sleep had become more and more frequent, and even its once lively nature had faded considerably.

It is precisely because of this that Nanyin has had much less contact with it. And given the current situation, it may not be long before this young dragon can truly shed its old shell, look up at the high sky, and transform into a crimson new moon.

With that thought in mind, a few knocks on the door slowly reached my ears.

"Please come in."

The girl recognized the person who had come, whose cotton slippers were shuffling on the ground.

Wearing a close-fitting bathrobe, breathing warm air, the yawning, sleepy-eyed figure was none other than Gatria, the Unova's Psychic King.

"Nanyin, I'd like to ask you for advice..."

Lazily murmuring to herself, Cattleya walked slowly to the bed, gathered up her pleated skirt, and squeezed herself next to Nanyin.

Their skin brushed against each other occasionally, their eyes met briefly, and then, the next moment, the blonde girl, who had just finished showering and hadn't even dried her hair, entered the room wrapped in a bathrobe.

"Nanyin, have you found the hair clip I left here?"

She casually wiped the water droplets off her shoulder, but her voice stopped as her gaze shifted. When she saw the other woman holding her friend's fingers tightly, her eyes closed, whispering sweet nothings in her ear, Kerni covered her lips in a daze and opened her reddened eyes wide.

"Cattleya, you!"

Just then, the question was uttered, making it impossible to undo the misunderstanding.

"How can we control our superpowers more precisely?"

Chapter 194 Acceptance and Rejection?

The misunderstanding arose and was resolved in an instant. Before she could even open her mouth to question him, Korni covered her lips, wanting to swallow her words.

As a friend, you can say it casually, but you shouldn't ask overly provocative questions.

"Ok?"

Startled by the change in atmosphere, Cattleya opened her eyes and looked at the person in front of her.

Seeing that awkwardness and unease, the blonde beauty seemed to realize something and slowly loosened her grip on Nan Yin's hand.

"I apologize for disturbing your leisure time without prior notice."

Those who chase the sun can always see each other's similarities. Cattleya's heart is with Bamboo Orchid, and she can also see at a glance the special feelings that Korne has for that white-haired girl.

They really do look similar.

With a bitter smile, she offered little explanation.

"Because of the interference from the Plasma Team's equipment, I was unable to control my superpowers well, so I specifically consulted Nan Yin, who has more experience in this area."

"Oh, I see. It's nothing really. I just took a shower and my head is still a bit foggy. I was a little surprised to see you, Cattleya, visiting so late."

Following the other party's suggestion, Korne coughed twice to ease the awkwardness and also breathed a sigh of relief.

After saying that, she glanced nervously at Nan Yin again. Seeing that the beautiful figure remained calm, the girl felt a mix of relief and slight disappointment.

Didn't her friend realize how she felt at all?

With extremely complicated feelings, Koelni did not want Nan Yin to know about those superfluous emotions, yet she longed for the usually quiet girl to be moved and surprised by her.