You are not allowed to be a Pokémon Trainer

Chapter 406

Chapter 406

Manon's unintentional suggestion eventually evolved into an unprecedentedly grand New Year's Eve Pokémon move fireworks show, created collaboratively by trainers and Pokémon.

In the end, the atmosphere was completely ignited, and even the most composed or reserved champions couldn't resist joining in the fun.

If there's one "side effect" to this grand performance, it might be that it caused a small "champion-level shock" to the wild Pokémon ecosystem around Qiming Island.

Dozens of Pokémon, at least Elite Four level and mostly Champion level, unleashed or controlled powerful moves one after another. Even though the targets were airborne, the dissipating energy fluctuations were enough to make most wild Pokémon within a radius of several miles tremble.

The Magikarp in the sea probably carried Gyarados away to another house overnight...

The wave of revelry continued until two or three in the morning. As the last glimmer of the moves faded into the starry sky, even the most energetic trainers and Pokémon began to feel exhausted.

After exchanging New Year's greetings and goodnight wishes, the beach gradually returned to tranquility, leaving only the embers of the campfire and the sound of the tide.

The following day was January 1, 226 of the League calendar.

Shortly after breakfast, the first guest to say goodbye came to Xia Chi.

They are Shaka and Iris, master and apprentice from the Unova region.

"Mr. Shaka, Alice, why are you leaving so early?"

Xia Chi was somewhat surprised and sincerely urged them to stay, saying, "I see that Alice and Nemo get along quite well. Why don't you stay a few more days? It's a rare opportunity for young people to exchange ideas and learn from each other."

Shaka's usually serious face softened considerably, a slight smile appearing on his face. However, he still slowly shook his head, his voice steady: "I appreciate your kindness, but every year on the first night of the new year, Twin Dragons City holds a grand festival with a long-standing tradition. As the Gym Leader of Twin Dragons Gym, I must be there to preside over it."

As he spoke, he looked at Alice beside him, his eyes filled with understanding: "Alice, if you want to stay, you can spend more time talking with Xia Chi and the others, no problem at all."

Upon hearing her master's words, a hint of interest flashed across Alice's face.

Life in Shuanglong City is by no means boring.

But the allure of Qiming Island was simply too great—beautiful scenery, like-minded peers, and most importantly, a multitude of equally matched rivals.

Alice even felt that a day spent here was more enjoyable than a month spent in Twin Dragons City.

She bit her lip, struggling internally for a moment.

Staying here means a broader perspective and more intense clashes.

But in the end, Alice raised her head, her eyes hardening. "No, Grandpa Shaka, I'll go back with you."

Xia Ka frowned slightly, thinking that she was being considerate of him.

"I told you, you don't need to consider me."

Alice had clearly made up her mind by now, and said seriously, "I've thought it through. The Twin Dragons Gym is our shared responsibility, and the New Year Festival is our shared tradition. I can't let you do all the work alone. I also need to fulfill my responsibility as a gym leader, and besides..."

She clenched her small fist, her eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

"I can't wait to take what I've learned here back to Twin Dragon City, digest it properly, and become even stronger. Next time I come, I definitely want to have a real fight with Master Meowha Bear and the others!"

Upon hearing his disciple's words, Shaka's serious face finally broke into a relieved and proud smile, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes smoothed out considerably.

He reached out and ruffled Alice's deep purple hair. "Okay, let's go back together."

Seeing that the master and disciple were determined, Xia Chi did not insist on keeping them and said with a smile, "Then I wish you a safe journey."

He turned to Milton, who was still munching on a sandwich, and said, "Milton, could you please take Mr. Shaka and Alice to the Shanghai airport? Thank you."

Although Shaka and Alice are Dragon Masters, and there is no shortage of powerful Dragon-type Pokémon capable of long-distance flight in Moxia, providing convenient farewell services as hosts is a basic courtesy and a gesture of goodwill.

Shaka understood this kind of social etiquette and did not refuse, nodding his thanks: "Thank you for your trouble."

Millerton shook his head indifferently and swallowed the sandwich in a few bites.

Let alone sending them to Shanghai Airport, even sending Xia Ka and the others back and forth between Donghuang and Hezhong would be nothing.

It walked to an open area on the beach, lowered its body slightly, and its streamlined body reflected a purplish-red metallic luster in the sunlight.

Alice hugged and said goodbye to Nemo, Zigan, and others who came to see her off.

Nemo shouted even louder, "Alice, next time we meet, we absolutely have to have a proper match! I won't lose!"

Alice nodded vigorously: "Soon, I'll be participating in this year's Eastern Empire Tournament!"

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No, what are you two, a future Unova champion and a future Padiya champion, doing here in Donghuang, getting all worked up...?

Amidst the waving farewells of the crowd, Milton, carrying Shaka and Alice, transformed into a streak of crimson lightning, skimming low over the sea and hurtling towards the mainland before quickly disappearing into the horizon.

The departure of Shaka and his apprentice seemed to herald a farewell.

After lunch, more and more guests began to say goodbye.

First, there are the dojo masters, Xiaojuer and Fenglu.

Most of them are very busy, and it's already quite an achievement for them to be able to spare a few days to attend a housewarming party.

"Sigh, I really don't want to leave."

Feng Lu stretched lazily, looking at the still bustling beach, her tone filled with reluctance, but even more so with accusation.

"Of course you champions can take leisurely vacations and stay as long as you want, unlike us grassroots staff who have to carefully plan our holidays, afraid that if we leave for too long, the dojo will complain about our inaction, and it will be difficult to explain to the league..."

As she spoke, her resentful gaze drifted toward Cattleya, who was leisurely enjoying tea with Cynthia.

As the current champion agent in the Unova region, Gadalia is theoretically Fenglu's superior.

Sensing Feng Lu's gaze, Cattleya put down her teacup, her beautiful face expressionless, and simply said, "That's the rule, there's nothing I can do about it."

She paused, then added, "Remember to submit your flight dojo assessment report on time when you get back."

Feng Lu's face immediately fell: "Yes—Lady Cattleya!"

His drawn-out tone drew a few chuckles from the crowd.

The gym leaders rode away one after another on their respective flying Pokémon, and the number of people on the beach noticeably decreased.

However, the few important figures who remained kept the lively atmosphere on the island from cooling down too much.

Cynthia, Leon, Daigo, along with Nemo, Shiki, and other young people, despite their illustrious backgrounds, are all under thirty years old. Once they shed their Champion status, they easily become friends... in many ways.

Battles are a constant theme, and informal sparring sessions often take place on the beach.

Board games, video games, and even the rather retro beach volleyball have all become forms of entertainment.

In short, the excitement of the party—games, battles, exploration, food—continued to radiate delightful energy in the first two days of the New Year for the League.

However, even the most lively gatherings must eventually come to an end.

January 3, 226 of the League Calendar, early morning.

As the last group of guests, Kishu and Yeci, boarded the yacht to the outlying island, the beach on Qiming Island finally became completely quiet.

The sea breeze blows by, leaving only the clamor of memories.

After watching the yacht disappear into the distance, only Xia Chi, Youyi, and Jia Deliya remained on Qiming Island.

As for why Cattleya wasn't included in the guest "group"...

Because of Xia Chi's promise, she has obtained permanent residency on Qiming Island.

The land on the east coast of the island was the territory that Xia Chi "ceded".

However, Cattleya won't stay on Qiming Island for long.

In two more days, the construction team will arrive, and after Cattleya finishes communicating with them about the construction requirements for her cabin, she will probably leave Keming Island.

The hustle and bustle that had lasted for several days receded like the tide, and the sudden tranquility made Xia Chi feel a little uneasy.

However, we weren't without anything important to do. Now that we had some free time, it was time to start settling in the housewarming gifts everyone brought.

Thinking of this, Xia Chi couldn't help but rub his temples.

Interestingly, it's unclear whether it was pre-arranged or if there was genuine tacit understanding between them.

Apart from the Queen Bee gift from Cynthia and the paparazzi bag from the Tree of Life, all the other VIP guests brought gifts that were live elves.

These include, but are not limited to, the Horsea Seafoam sent by Wallace, the Omanyte sent by Steven, and the Wooloo sent by Leon, which is said to be a specialty of his hometown.

Some Pokémon have certain renewable parts that are edible, some Pokémon have extremely high economic value, and at the very least, they can enrich the Pokémon ecosystem on the island.

In any case, it is necessary to find the most suitable home for them and properly arrange their relationship with the island's native elves.

So, on the first day after the New Year's Eve celebrations ended, Xia Chi rode up the Milton and began the "major project" of exploring and coordinating around the island.

This work is far more complicated than imagined.

Qiming Island itself has a rich ecosystem and is home to many native wild elf groups.

The sudden arrival of these "outsiders" will inevitably disrupt the existing balance, requiring careful handling of territorial resources and ways of getting along.

Fortunately, Xia Chi was not alone.

Dragonite, born and raised on the Isle of the Beginning, is a "native representative" who knows every inch of the island and every Pokémon species like the back of his hand. He has become the best bridge and mediator.

Dragonite flapped its small wings and flew beside Milton, emitting gentle calls as it explained the situation to the wild Pokémon in the forests, cliffs, or lakes below.

It used its actions and aura to tell its companions that these newcomers were brought by Xia Chi's friends and would not steal their food or territory.

On the contrary, Xia Chi will bring more and better berries and energy blocks, making life better for all the elves.

Dragonite clearly enjoys high prestige among the island's Pokémon. Furthermore, after Xia Chi, the island's lord, arrived, he significantly improved the island's resource level, resulting in a noticeable improvement in the quality of life for the wild Pokémon.

Therefore, the indigenous people showed unexpected tolerance and acceptance towards these "connected households".

The queen bee was placed on a sunny hillside to the west, where flowers bloom all year round.

The ammonites were placed in a shallow area of ​​clear, mineral-rich water in the eastern bay.

The black seahorse swam happily into the coral reef-rich waters to the north.

Meanwhile, the Goblin, a spirit with a strong symbiotic relationship with humans, is kept at home and cared for by Victini.

Bictini, who had always been the one being taken care of in this family, naturally accepted the task with great joy.

He carries a paparazzi bag and travels back and forth between dessert shops every day, in a state of "very busy, but not knowing what he is busy with".

As the setting sun painted the horizon a golden-red hue, Xia Chi and Dragonite finally led the last group of Wooloos safely to a flat grassland in the northern part of the island, by which time it was completely dark.

After a long day of work, Master Xia dragged his slightly tired body back to the main house.

Upon entering the living room, one sees Cattleya lounging lazily in a soft sofa, covered with a thin blanket.

Latias, who had transformed into a red-haired human girl, sat close to her. On the large screen in front of them, a period drama unique to the Eastern Huang region was playing.

The relationship between the man and the dragon has become very harmonious, though it's unclear when it started.

When Xia Chi discovered this, the two looked almost like best friends.

Xia Chi, the trainer, is still a slightly higher priority than low-fat TV dramas, and Latias immediately snapped out of his reverie.

I glanced at the time subconsciously and realized it was almost lunchtime.

Latias exclaimed in surprise and quickly got up and ran to the kitchen to cook.

Xia Chi couldn't help but smile, walked to the sofa, and sat down naturally next to Jia Deliya. Then, without any hesitation, he took a few chips from the bag of potato chips in her arms and started eating them.

I'm leaving tomorrow.

Cattleya suddenly spoke, her voice calm and even.

Xia Chi was reaching for a few more potato chips when she heard this, she paused, immediately pulled her hand back, and her face instantly contorted with a mixture of surprise and grievance.

"Seriously, sis? I just showed off a few potato chips, and you're so angry you want to run away from home? I'll buy you ten bags, okay?"

Cattleya glanced at him sideways, ignoring his overly exaggerated acting, and continued, "Something came up at home, so I need to go back."

Xia Chi's joking expression vanished, and he nodded in realization.

It is common knowledge that Cattleya is the daughter of a long-established and wealthy family in the Sinnoh region.

These large families have complex internal relationships and numerous affairs, so it's perfectly normal for direct descendants to occasionally need to return to handle them.

With Cattleya's powerful superpowers and the terrifyingly strong elves under her command, Xia Chi has no need to worry about safety at all.

Xia Chi nodded and said, "Okay, be careful on the road. Do you need Millerton to give you a ride?"

"No need, I'll take a private jet back."

Cattleya paused for a moment, then unusually took the initiative to steer the conversation toward Xia Chi.

"And you? What are your plans after the New Year?"

Xia Chi was slightly taken aback and turned to look at Gadria.

This young lady is aloof and rarely takes the initiative to inquire about other people's affairs; today is an exception.

He thought for a moment, leaned back on the sofa, and gazed at the quiet night outside the window: "I don't have any concrete plans yet, but Senior Brother Dandi told me about Guild Master Rose a couple of days ago, so maybe... I'll go to Galar again?"

Xia Chi felt there was nothing to hide from Gadria, who was trustworthy.

"President Loz?"

Cattleya's delicate eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly, a hint of understanding and inquiry flashing in her eyes. "He...is also...?"

She was naturally referring to figures like Giovanni and Quixote, who attempted to use the power of legendary spirits to achieve some grand goal.

Xia Chi understood what she meant and shrugged, saying, "Who knows? Maybe some people's original intention is for the better development of the world, but they just don't have enough ability to control the course and outcome of things."

Logically speaking, given Xia Chi's past display of formidable strength, even a big shot like Boss Sakaki had to temporarily avoid his wrath, so other petty scoundrels should have been even less likely to do anything bad.

But the problem is... Lorz never felt that he was doing anything wrong!

Unlike Ghetsis, who was all talk and no action, Loz genuinely believed he could control Eternia to solve the energy problem plaguing Galar's development.

This is also the most troublesome part.

Loz's status and influence in Galar are comparable to that of a certain Dalin in a certain league.

In short, Xia Chi can only take it one step at a time.