"Men in Black A: No, how much longer are you going to eavesdrop?!"

"Why is Bai Zhou everywhere?!"

While complaining, Red controlled Little Red to walk towards the researcher's figure.

Qinglv couldn't help but agree.

"Wasn't he like this when we traveled together back then? He was always out of the loop, I even suspected he was secretly following us..."

Upon closer inspection, it was indeed that familiar handsome face.

"Handsome Researcher: Hmm? Little Red, are you also interested in space travel?"

"Handsome Researcher: Ahem, just between you and me, there are Pokémon outside of space too! If you find any strange stones, you can bring them to me."

"Pokémon from outer space... a strange rock?"

Chi Hong touched his chin.

"Does this mean I've triggered a hidden storyline?"

"Nonsense, would Brother Bai Zhou just randomly spawn on the roadside? Think back to the past, unless you encounter some troublesome problem, would he just happen to appear?"

Qinglv, as usual, started arguing, then looked at the chat box and fell into thought again.

"Pokémon from outer space... It seems there's more to the game than I imagined."

"If you don't know, just call him and ask. He only answers your calls anyway."

Xiao Lan interjected, her tone tinged with a hint of resentment.

"That guy... he usually doesn't give answers directly."

Qinglu rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on as he thought of Baizhou's occasional cryptic nature.

"Besides, this is the storyline in the game, clearly meant for us to explore on our own."

"Everyone... the interaction isn't over yet!"

Xiao Huang reminded him quietly.

Sure enough, the handsome researcher on the screen spoke again.

"Handsome Researcher: By the way, things have been a bit turbulent at Mount Tsukimi lately. Be careful when you go adventuring there. Here, take this."

"Little Red got running shoes from the handsome researcher!"

"Handsome Researcher: This is what your mother asked me to give you. As your Pokémon grow, you can use their power to overcome obstacles on your journey more quickly."

"Handsome Researcher: But remember, some cities have no-fly zones. If you're traveling there with a flying Pokémon, remember to land in advance. Also... go home and visit your mother more often when you have time. She misses you a lot."

After the interaction ended, the handsome researcher gave Xiao Chi an expectant look before turning back to continue immersing himself in the study of the cosmic exhibits.

"Pokémon Equipped System..."

Qinglv saw through the essence at a glance and exclaimed:

"This level of freedom... is simply unimaginable."

"Um……"

Just as Crimson was about to respond, her eyes suddenly narrowed, pointing to an inconspicuous corner of the exhibition hall.

"Look over there!"

Everyone looked in the direction he pointed, and saw two figures in sharp black uniforms talking quietly in the shadows.

"Rockets! Bai Zhou really dares to put anything in! It seems the story from now on won't just be a monotonous challenge to the league~"

Xiao Lan exclaimed in surprise, then a look of excited anticipation spread across her face.

"Do you think Uncle Sakaki will go after his organization if he sees them as villains in the game? I'd really like to see them fight!"

"Oh...I hope Brother Bai Zhou will be alright?"

Xiao Huang's heart jumped into his throat.

Don't worry!

Chi Hong quickly tried to calm him down.

"I can't speak for other things, but their personal relationship is actually...not bad?"

"Go, listen to what they have to say."

The Green team, which hadn't done so in a long time, took the initiative to direct the Red team, clearly showing that they were very concerned about the Rockets' movements.

Chi Hong manipulated Little Chi to pretend to casually pass by the two people, but in reality, he was eavesdropping.

"Men in black, A: The operation to arrest them the other day failed! The boss is furious!"

"Men in black B: Sigh! It's not entirely our fault! Who could have imagined that after setting up such a trap, we were about to catch the legendary Pokémon Mew! And then this unexpected thing happened!"

"Men in Black A: Don't even mention it! Over sixty of us were wiped out by a lone guy who didn't even have a Pokémon! Mew even managed to escape!"

"Men in Black B: But it's alright! Latest intelligence: Dream has escaped to Mount Tsukimi! The other groups have already gone there, we just need to be ready to provide backup..."

"Wow! The exact same goal as Team Rocket back then! They even put a Pokémon like that in the game?"

Crimson was surprised, then somewhat regretful.

"I was disappointed for a long time because I didn't form a bond with Fantasy Westward Journey back then."

In contrast to the mindless red, the green thought much deeper.

The legendary Pokémon...

Now that the dream has appeared, other legends must also exist.

Bai Zhou actually revealed this secret so openly... He admitted that he couldn't do that.

That's right, that's the kind of person he respects.

Is it dreamy...?

Given the game's established pattern, perhaps they really could become partners?

Perhaps this time, we can make up for the regrets of that year.

"..."

"Men in black, A: No, how much longer are you going to eavesdrop?!"

"Men in black B: Grab him! Don't let him get away!"

"How did they manage to spot me!"

His face flushed red with disbelief.

Green showed no mercy in its mockery.

"You call this passing by? Passing by people more than ten times in a minute, anyone would think you're out of your mind."

"Stop chatting, run!"

Seeing Xiao Chi surrounded by two menacing men in black on the screen, Xiao Huang quickly reminded him.

Should I avoid his sharp edge?

With a raised red eyebrow, he had no intention of running away. Seeing that the other party was about to take out a Poké Ball, he decisively took the initiative.

"Pikachu! Thunderbolt!"

Although Pikachu on Red's shoulder was still a little reluctant, perhaps because they had developed a revolutionary friendship during their shopping trip, it still obeyed commands.

A dazzling bolt of lightning shot out.

The two men in black froze instantly as they reached for the Poké Balls, their bodies convulsing violently before they collapsed to the ground, billowing black smoke.

Logically speaking, a Pikachu of this level shouldn't be able to learn Thunderbolt.

Red hadn't even looked at the data, but he just shouted it out, and Pikachu actually used it.

That's...outrageous!

The commotion alerted the guards and staff throughout the exhibition hall, who all gathered around.

Xiao Lan immediately took over the conversation.

Xiao Chi remained calm and spoke clearly.

With just a few words, he characterized the two charred figures on the ground as terrorists who attempted to destroy the museum's precious exhibits, while he himself was a brave and fearless young hero who thwarted the plot in time.

"I'm so glad Little Blue is our partner..."

His red hair radiated genuine emotion.

This ability to turn black into white—no, this skill to turn danger into safety—is absolutely amazing!

Xiao Lan gave a smug hum, her chin slightly raised.

Red looked at the slightly smug Pikachu on Red's shoulder on the screen and tentatively said:

"I've been shopping with you for so long, you should be able to follow my orders by now, right? Never mind, let's go to the gym!"

A hammer is fixed.

Red stood once again in front of the heavy doors of the Pyrenees Gym.

As soon as I pushed open the door, I bumped right into a figure rushing out from inside.

It was Little Green.

This time, Little Green didn't even bother with any provocative words. In the instant they brushed past each other, it glared fiercely at Little Red and ran away without looking back, its back view radiating displeasure.

"Tsk, I was a step too slow; he got the badge first..."

"Red commented, then added without even realizing it."

"How rude! They're supposed to be rivals and partners, but they don't even greet each other when they meet."

They completely ignored why the other person had become like this.