Pokémon, you're not allowed to expel me from human form!

He put away his phone, picked up the Ditto, pointed at the child's blank expression, and spoke in a serious tone.

"I'm different! I eat whatever Ditto eats, and I'm going to order Ditto's share too!"

"And look at Ditto's expression. As a Ditto, it can't drool, but if it turns into my shape, it'll start drooling."

"The child is drooling a lot, it's obvious he's greedy, so it's normal to give him more treats!"

"It's all for Ditto to eat!"

'Tinnitini!'

'alone!'

"Ugh!!"

This argument was clearly not going to satisfy Victini and the sword sheath, and even the Fairy King's Sword began to protest. Rocco, holding Ditto, argued with them logically!

In short, under these circumstances, Luo Ke's team displayed the same enthusiasm they had when they first arrived in Baping City. In the time it takes to take a train, they planned out what to eat for the next month.

They even had some dishes they were particularly interested in, and planned to try several other restaurants if the ones they chose weren't good, hoping to find some hidden gems.

For dishes where eating one type might affect the taste of another, they were all divided into smaller portions.

What to eat for breakfast, what to eat for lunch, what to drink after meals...

Everything was planned out clearly and meticulously; it was incredibly professional.

Anyone who sees this will not doubt that Rocco is engaged in work related to food.

As for your claim that he is a trainer, how are his preparations for the Ghostly Gym?

Um...

Not really!

But this can't be blamed on Rocco, as the challenge requirement for the Ghostly Gym is that you must have four Pokémon.

The reason is that the challenge mode of the Ghostly Gym is a two-on-two battle.

Logically, Rocco should have gone to capture another Pokémon, but he still had the black crystal that had emerged from the meteorite, which Rocco had guessed was Necrozma!

You're saying it can't move right now?

Then let me ask you, does it count as an elf?

Will the testing device pass?

As for the rest...

I beat you with two of my Pokémon, so what does it matter to you if I have two more with Metapods?

You look down on Metapod, don't you?

Metapod fans, gather together!

You'll realize your mistake when our Metapod Mega Evolves into a Flying Garchomp!

Therefore, Rocco has no intention of subduing the elves, at least for the time being.

And in other aspects...

Roco is a trainer who focuses on stats.

Unlike the tactical trainers who are the mainstream in this world, they need to investigate the opponent's tactics, study their weaknesses, and adjust their own tactics before the battle.

Luo Ke had already told Alice that if you can't beat your opponent in terms of stats, it's because your stats aren't high enough!

In short, the single sword sheath has now evolved into a double sword sheath.

And it carries a Ghost Z!

What Ghost-type Pokémon are you going to send? Go ahead and send one!

As for bringing a Pokémon with no clear purpose into your team to counter Ghost-type moves...

Ditto carries a regular Z-Move!

I'll take on the two of us together, and the rest will depend on the situation.

Gym leaders don't go all out when facing challengers, not to mention that the Gym Leader of the Ghostly Gym, Bai Youyou, is currently the Ghost-type Elite Four member of China.

She might not use any of her main Pokémon, so in that case, Rocco felt... eating was more important!

...

Evening is a small city.

The most unique feature here is that you can see maple leaves all year round. The shades and vibrancy of these maple leaves vary, as if the gods have scattered all the red dyes in heaven together. It has an unparalleled visual impact.

To complement the maple leaves, the buildings in the city are not built too tall, and combined with the various waterways that run through the city, many places in Xiangwan City combine the beauty of water, trees, and architecture.

Every shot you take will be a pretty good landscape photo.

But in this very city of Xiangwan, there is a building that is quite famous in Xiangwan but has perfectly avoided the water system and maple leaves.

This is the research institute of the genius, Tensei, who hails from the city of Hibiki and enjoys a great reputation all over the world.

Compared to Rocco, who came by train, and Bai Youyou, who rushed back from Mount Raton, the news of the new alliance rules was obviously the first to reach Xiangwan City.

Tian Sui already knows that if the next project is selected by the alliance, then they can apply for ten times the funding!

The fact that the alliance is willing to provide such generous funding indicates both their emphasis on certain projects and their tacit approval that the scholars and doctoral students who take on the tasks can use a portion of the funding to support their other research.

As long as the projects that the alliance values ​​can be completed quickly and well, the alliance will not interfere with the funding.

Given her current situation... this funding is extremely important!

So, after a long hiatus, Tian Sui shifted his focus away from his own research and began to concentrate on something else.

After reading the League's new rules, although she didn't know the reason, she still felt that the League was consciously helping trainers become stronger.

This made her realize what kind of research she needed to do to cater to their interests.

When she thought about research on enhancing the strength of Pokémon, the first thing that came to her mind was the special crystal from Hachiping City that she had discussed with the professor there before!

Although she wasn't optimistic about the finished product the doctor presented, which was a chaotic crystal, the Z-crystal that the doctor mentioned at the press conference caught her eye.

only...

"Ah, they've already developed that Z-crystal, and they'll definitely apply for funding themselves next. There's no reason for them to add me to the list at this time, not to mention that I'm supposed to get a share of the money."

Thinking of this, Tian Sui scratched his long white hair until it became frizzy, then lay down on the table again, flattening his soft chest, already preparing to consider the next reliable project.

In short, she must get this funding!

Then, take some of it and use it to revive your unfinished research!

......

7. You don't solve puzzles at all, do you? (1)

"Hmm...it looks strange, but it tastes pretty good."

Rocco walked along the streets of Xiangwan City, looking at the flowing water, maple leaves, and buildings with a unique style that gave an overall white impression, while reminiscing with Bictini about the meal they had just had.

"The lion's head shaped like a Gastly was served, and even the steam rising from it looked black... The owner must really love Gastly."

Luo Ke still remembers the shock he felt when the dishes were first served.

Although the lion's head meatballs do taste good.

The version that isn't made into a gashe-like shape is a clear broth with white lion's head meatballs. It doesn't look very flavorful, but it actually tastes salty and savory, and is very meaty.

The Gastly version wasn't just a color change; it also adjusted the lean-to-fat ratio of the meat filling and added a peppery flavor, giving it a warm, spicy kick after the meaty aroma.

Moreover, the appearance and taste have changed, but it is sold at the same price as the regular lion's head meatballs, which Luo Ke thinks is very reasonable.

Overall, he was quite satisfied with the meal.

Victini was perched on his head, looking lazy. It had eaten quite a lot of desserts earlier and was a bit stuffed, so it was clearly very satisfied.

"Alright, we've eaten. Now let's go explore the different places and decide on a suitable place to stay for the next few days."

"Whether we challenge the Ghostly Gym first or go find that genius first, we'll decide based on the situation."

Rocco's decision was arbitrary, and Bictini had no objections.

After all, food and accommodation are urgent, but other things are not urgent, so there's no need to rush yourself too much.

'Ding--'

However, Luo Ke had barely finished speaking when his phone rang.

When he picked up the phone, he discovered that the caller was not Eureka or Alice, but the Baping City Alliance Branch!

"Excuse me, what's the matter?"

The moment Luo Ke answered the phone, several possibilities flashed through his mind.

For example, they might discover that the Dark Hero's identity has been revealed, or they might discover that the Doctor was the one they executed... and so on.

but...

"Mr. Luo Ke, it's like this. We've received news that the Alliance has updated many regulations, including those related to scientific research. Let me give you a sneak peek: the Alliance will provide absolute support, ten times the funding, for any item that can legitimately enhance strength!"

"Therefore, the Z-Crystal that you and your team developed is absolutely compatible with the Alliance's new rules."

"Of course, we're not here to rush you, just to remind you. As for how to do it specifically, that's up to you and your team. That's all we have to say. Finally, we wish you a happy life."

'beep--'

After hanging up the phone, Luo Ke began to ponder for a moment.

"New league rules..."

As he muttered this to himself, he took out his phone and searched for various related news.

There isn't much news yet regarding academic research, but the information about the trainers has already been released by the league and has generated quite a reaction online.

"...Hmm, these regulations are as if the League is openly saying that it is going to vigorously train trainers to become stronger in the coming period."

Luo Ke could see this at a glance, but what concerned him more than these things was that these new rules were discussed and decided by the league after gathering all the top players and champions.

Eureka left earlier specifically for this meeting.

"If that's the case, then the Gym Leader of the Ghostly Gym is also an Elite Four member. She should have gone to the League headquarters and probably hasn't returned yet."

"In that case, after we find a place to stay, let's go find that genius and ask her if she's interested in Z-Crystals."

...

Tian Sui is a beautiful woman with long white hair, an exaggerated figure, and a delicate face.

Before she became famous, she had been approached by talent scouts on the street several times. Each time, the talent scouts were unwilling to give up easily, offering to make concessions on money or contracts, but Tian Sui still refused.

At the time, some people probably felt it was a pity.

But after they became famous at that age, these people realized that there was nothing to regret; they had a brighter future ahead of them.

The theory of natural energy, an analysis of spiritual power, mental power, and life force, the possibilities of Poké Balls, the sixth-level network, world signals...

In her early twenties, many of the theories she proposed were already comparable to those of many well-known PhDs.

Speaking of achievements, whether it's the Healing Sphere, the Dark Sphere, or improving the network signal from its previous state to its current level, these are all quite famous things.

That's why she's called a genius.

Like Bai Youyou, the Ghost-type Heavenly King, she is the pride of Xiangwan, this small city!

Even though the conflict between Tensui and Z Company last year has led to her current predicament, scholars in the evening city still take pride in joining Tensui's research institute.

However, joining the research institute, or even meeting this genius, is not so simple.

After all, there are too many people who want to see her. If there weren't any requirements, she wouldn't need to do anything else; she could just sit at the entrance of the research institute and hold 'fan meetings' all day long.

Therefore, Tian Sui set up ten riddles within the research institute.

These puzzles require almost no academic knowledge, but they really test imagination, memory, and flexibility of thought.

If a scholar passes all the tests, then Tian Sui will meet with the scholar to review the research project they brought, help them broaden their thinking, and even provide some solutions.

That's how the Doctor got the inspiration for developing Chaotic Crystals from Tian Sui.

Besides him, many other scholars have also been helped by the Heavenly Emperor in this way.

This makes challenging the 'Ten Mysteries of Tian Sui' a must-do for many scholars visiting the Tian Sui Research Institute, much like a scenic spot.