chsdbacks Chapter 234 Handsome Researcher: Well then, goodbye~
Chapter 234 Handsome Researcher: Well then, goodbye~
Chapter 234 Handsome Researcher: Well then, goodbye~
Bilan knew very well that Bai Zhou definitely had real skills.
Otherwise, it would have been impossible to win over those two arrogant and haughty guys, Crimson and Green, so completely.
But she never knew that this guy, who always seemed to have a gentle smile, was actually so good at commanding in actual combat.
After all, in the past, they had only heard Crimson and Green describe things verbally with their limited vocabulary, such as "Brother Bai Zhou's predictions might be very accurate" or "His tactics might be very flexible."
She herself had never truly fought against him seriously, and therefore lacked the most direct experience.
She had planned to enter this strange dream experience by relying on her rich practical experience and deep understanding of Pokémon.
It's not as simple as just casually gauzing over any NPC and experiencing the thrill of "a max-level veteran returning to the beginner's village".
The results of it?
This first match, which was supposed to be a "beginner's guide" battle, was completely and decisively ripped off by this guy in front of me who had the title of "handsome researcher".
Every command and every intention of his seemed to be completely seen through and anticipated by the other party.
The feeling was like standing naked in front of the other person.
Even the color of her underwear was almost analyzed, which made her feel extremely frustrated and depressed.
Looking at the one on the field, still somewhat dizzy from the effect of the "One More Time" move fading,
The bewildered and ever-changing monster.
Azure knew that there was no hope of turning the tide in this battle.
She simply waved her hand dismissively and admitted defeat.
"Azure: I surrender—"
"Handsome Researcher: One minute is up. Thank you for your cooperation. The battle test is successful."
Bai Zhou seemed not to hear her acknowledgment of defeat, interrupting her at just the right moment with a calm and even tone.
With that same formulaic smile on his face, he stepped into the battlefield.
He didn't look at Azure, but bent down and gently picked up Kirlia, who was running happily towards him with small steps.
Then he walked over to Azure.
"Handsome Researcher: Alright, the newbie tutorial is complete. I have other experimental data to record, so I won't keep you any longer."
"Handsome Researcher: Regarding the starter Pokémon, you can go to the lab next door later and select the designated device to collect them."
"Handsome researcher: Well then, goodbye~"
After quickly and clearly explaining the follow-up matters, while Azur was still in a daze, he tried his best to digest what could be described as...
The impact of the bizarre battles in the "Teaching Bureau".
Bai Zhou showed no hesitation, holding the obedient Kirlia and the Gengar, who had somehow slipped back into the shadows at his feet.
He left the battle room at almost "light speed".
And very "thoughtfully," he casually and gently closed the heavy door of the battlefield with a "click."
The still somewhat messy azure blue was left alone inside.
"Battle Test - Passed - "
Azure unconsciously repeated the phrase to herself, then took out a Poké Ball with a somewhat sullen expression. A red light shot out, recalling Ditto from the field.
Although, in terms of the outcome of this battle, she did indeed complete the test and obtain the qualification to receive the starter Pokémon, the system judged it as her victory.
But no matter how she thought about it, she felt frustrated and had no sense of joy at all.
Instead, it felt like swallowing a piece of stinky mud, with an indescribable discomfort permeating from the throat to the stomach.
The story is a typical wish-fulfillment scenario where the protagonist, a max-level Dragon King, returns to Kanto, ready to wreak havoc in the starting village and enjoy the astonished gazes of others.
As a result, he was given a solid lesson right from the start by this "researcher with a teacher's aura," and suffered a heavy "realistic confrontation."
In an instant, the fantasy was shattered, and the reality was revealed.
It's not fun at all!
It even made her start to doubt her life, wondering if all her past battle experience had been learned from Growlithe!
"Damn you, Bai Zhou! This time—this time I was careless! I didn't dodge! You managed to ambush me!"
Azure grumbled and mumbled to herself, trying to salvage some of her almost non-existent pride with her stubbornness.
"Next time—the next time we meet, I'll make sure you regret it!"
She barely managed to pull herself together and patted her cheeks.
As you prepare to head to the laboratory to collect your hard-earned starter Pokémon and embark on your official "Chosen One" adventure.
A strange sense of detachment suddenly welled up in my heart!
My vision began to darken and blur uncontrollably.
The surrounding futuristic battlefield began to slowly disintegrate into nothingness, like shattered glass, into countless pixels.
She immediately became anxious, her face flushed, and she became energetic.
Is this...was she about to wake up?!
No!
This script is wrong!!!
I just got completely thrashed on a tactical level! I didn't even have a chance to fight back!
I haven't even experienced the joy of being the "chosen one," dominating newbies, collecting powerful items, and taming mythical beasts! How is it over already?!
Let me play a little longer!!!
At least—at least let me get my starter Pokémon, go out for a stroll, and bully a few wild Caterpie!
! !
However, the withdrawal of consciousness was beyond her control.
Amidst endless resentment and the lament of "I haven't even started showing off yet!"
Azure's consciousness was completely ejected from this brief dream world.
Dormitory of Longcheng Research Institute, Donghuang area.
The first rays of sunlight in the morning bring warmth.
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The light shone softly through the clean glass window onto Bai Zhou's rather handsome profile, which still carried a hint of sleepiness.
His eyelashes trembled slightly, and then he slowly opened his eyes, waking up from a deep sleep.
After a brief moment of regaining his senses, he nimbly sprang to his feet.
This action also sent the thin blanket on his stomach, along with Gengar, who was fast asleep on the blanket like a hand warmer, flying out.
"Genga?! (What happened?!)"
Gengar tumbling in the air: ? ? ?
Bai Zhou ignored Gengar's exaggerated performance and simply rolled over and got out of bed.
He immediately went to a carefully arranged little bed on the other side of the room and bent down to check on the little princess who was still fast asleep on the bed.
As Bai Zhou had expected, the evolution in the dream world seemed to have a synchronous impact on reality.
It is estimated that Ralts naturally completed its transformation and sublimation in its sleep.
At this moment, Ralts, who should have been sleeping in bed, had quietly grown a size taller and evolved into Kirlia, who had a somewhat shy and quiet temperament.
Bai Zhou carefully extended his hand, a wisp of extremely gentle super-counter force swirling around his fingertips, and gently probed into Kirlia's body, carefully sensing its life fluctuations and energy flow.
Only after confirming that Kirullian was in stable condition, full of energy, and had no adverse reactions or discomfort did Bai Zhou finally feel completely relieved.
He didn't disturb the little princess from continuing her sweet dream; he simply gently tucked the blanket around her.
With a backhand slap, he delivered a light but powerful "Love Chop" to Gengar, which was rubbing its sleepy eyes and drifting over unsteadily.
Bai Zhou led this perpetually energetic guy to the washroom for his morning routine.
Although today is the research institute's day off, Bai Zhou knows in his heart that he cannot rest at all.
A whole host of heavy things are weighing on his shoulders, waiting for him to deal with and decide.
The day to go to the Kunlun Mountains to retrieve the rock slabs is just around the corner, and he needs to finalize the last details of the entire operation to ensure everything goes smoothly.
At the same time, Dragon City's protective measures and emergency plans in response to potential attacks from Team Rainbow Rocket must be improved and implemented as soon as possible.
Furthermore, The Pokémon Company's development was accompanied by the huge success of the first generation of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
The company's strategic focus will gradually shift to the development of second-generation games, which has now been officially put on the agenda.
The new generation involves Pokémon design, character licensing, main storyline structure, gameplay innovation, and more.
Most of the key decisions and directional control require his personal approval and setting of the tone.
There were so many things going on, it was a complete mess, like a tangled mess.
Is he trying to slack off?
You can't even touch it.
After quickly washing up and fully waking himself up, Bai Zhou changed into a smart researcher's uniform and headed straight for Professor Oak's office.
He needed to have a final discussion with the professor on how to deal with a possible attack from Team Rainbow Rocket in order to minimize the losses to Dragon City.
At that moment, Professor Oak, in his office, was also frowning as he stared at a huge map of Dragon City, clearly troubled by the same problem.
Earlier, after the academic summit concluded and information about the Rainbow Rockets was exchanged with Bai Zhou.
He realized that if Bai Zhou left Dragon City to retrieve the stone tablets in the Kunlun Mountains, there was a very high probability that Team Rainbow Rocket would take the opportunity to attack Dragon City.
And this is used to restrain or even force Bai Zhou to return.
These days, he has been racking his brains for a solution.
Longcheng is not some remote town, but a major first-tier international metropolis in the Donghuang region, with a dense population and numerous facilities.
Protecting the lives of all residents and minimizing property damage in the event of a potential attack is no easy task.
A soft "click" sounded.
The office door was pushed open, and Bai Zhou walked in with steady steps.
"Oh, it's Shiraishu—"
Professor Oak heard the noise, moved his stiff neck, and prepared to get up.
Bai Zhou quickly stepped forward and gently pressed him back into his seat.
"Doctor, please be seated."
He casually picked up the coffee pot on the table and refilled the doctor's empty cup with steaming hot coffee.
Professor Oak didn't stand on ceremony and took the drink, downing it in one gulp, as if he needed the caffeine to dispel the fatigue of the past few days.
These days, Bai Zhou always makes time to talk to him about countermeasures, and the two have developed a tacit understanding.
"Doctor, I thought about it carefully for a long time last night."
Bai Zhou poured himself a cup of tea, sat down in the chair opposite Professor Oak, and got straight to the point about his thoughts.
"I think perhaps we can try to promote an alliance to conduct a large-scale, city-wide crisis response drill in the name of responding to various sudden natural disasters or public safety incidents."
He picked up his teacup, blew on it gently, and continued, "Use the opportunity of the exercise to organize and guide all residents who are not required to stay behind to temporarily enter the various pre-designated underground shelters or designated safe areas for safety."
"At the same time, we will select and gather all registered trainers in the city who can form an effective fighting force to form a temporary defensive force, coordinate their deployment, and prepare for any possible crisis."
"This method, while seemingly clumsy," cannot completely protect urban buildings and public facilities from damage.
Bai Zhou's tone carried a hint of helplessness, but his eyes were resolute.
"But at the very least, prioritizing the safety of ordinary residents to the greatest extent possible is our bottom line."
He put down his teacup, his gaze sharpening.
"The rock slab must be recovered. I absolutely cannot let it fall into Team Rainbow Rocket's hands, or the consequences will be unimaginable—"
"Based on my judgment, once I set off for the Kunlun Mountains, given Rainbow Sakamoto's style and desire for control, he will definitely send men to attack Dragon City."
"On the one hand, he wanted to create chaos, and on the other hand, he wanted to force me to abandon the mission and return immediately, so that he could seize the stone tablet or achieve other ulterior motives."
"However, we currently have an informational advantage—the Rainbow Rockets don't know what cards we can play."
Bai Zhou changed the subject, his tone becoming more confident.
"I have already communicated with Adu in advance. During my trip to the Kunlun Mountains, he will personally oversee Longcheng to deal with any potential crises and will prioritize the safety of the people."
After laying out his plan, he looked at Professor Oak and asked earnestly, "Doctor, what do you think of this plan? Or do you have any better suggestions?"
Dr. Oak listened to every word of Shiraishu's analysis and plan.
Instead of immediately expressing his opinion, he slowly stood up, walked to Bai Zhou's side, and patted him hard on the shoulder.
A smile of relief mixed with a touch of emotion appeared on his face.
"White Boat—"
Professor Oak's voice was calm and trusting.
"Since you have thought this through so thoroughly and have a relatively complete plan, then I will naturally give you my full support."
"Leave the communication and coordination with the Alliance headquarters to this old man. I will do my best to persuade them and mobilize all available resources to fully assist your plan."
His eyes were filled with expectations for the younger generation and a sense of letting go.
"If you have any specific needs, whether it's manpower, supplies, or permissions, just give me a report."
After saying all this, Professor Oak seemed to have unloaded a heavy burden and let out a long sigh of relief.
He even yawned widely, his face showing obvious signs of fatigue.
"I've lost a lot of brain cells these past few days because of this—"
As he spoke, he walked toward the office door.
"I need to go back to sleep and recharge—the tough battles ahead will depend on you young people to hold the line."
Looking at Professor Oak's slightly unsteady yet exceptionally determined back, Shirazu felt a surge of warmth and an even heavier sense of responsibility.
He clenched his fists and turned his gaze back to the huge map of Dragon City on the table.
It's supposed to be a day off, but I can't even slack off!
Bai Zhou grew angrier the more he thought about it, and anger welled up inside him.
TMD!
Rainbow Rockets, I'm not done with you! Giovanni, you just wait! Just you wait!
Don't let me catch you!
Gotcha! I'll make you fly!