The Hot Spring Adventure?

Waving the thick wad of banknotes in my hand, I savored the fragrance.

Xia Mu looked smug.

I heard that the hot spring steamed buns at this hot spring inn are extremely delicious.

and so.

When Xia Mu went out to explore new restaurants today, she made a special trip here.

But after arriving here...

Xia Mucai noticed.

The hot spring inn, which should have been bustling with activity, became inexplicably deserted.

Just as Xia Mu was filled with disappointment, thinking he had been deceived.

I happened to run into the proprietress who was about to go out.

And I learned it from her.

original.

Previously, the hot spring inn was indeed doing very well.

But until one night a few days ago...

All the guests in the hotel were awakened by a nightmare.

after that.

As long as someone is sleeping in the hotel.

This leads to a cycle of sleeping, having nightmares, waking up in fright, then sleeping again, having nightmares, and waking up in fright.

But as soon as you leave the hotel.

Everything will return to normal.

Under such circumstances.

The hot spring inn, originally intended for relaxation and healing, naturally had no guests.

then.

The business of hot spring hotels has plummeted.

In order to find out the reason.

To save this family-run hot spring inn.

The proprietress tried everything she could think of.

We've found a famous spiritual medium!

We've found a superhuman!

We've found a trainer who specializes in Ghost-type Pokémon!

but......

It is a pity.

It was all in vain.

At that time.

Listening to the landlady's story, Xia Mu's first thought was of a certain Pokémon that would bring nightmares to others whenever it appeared.

The representative spirit of the mythical beast male Darkdo.

Mythical Pokémon - Darkrai.

but.

When Xia Mu shared his thoughts, the proprietress shook her head regretfully.

And indicated.

in this period.

Whether it's a skeptical customer, a trainer who accepted the commission, or even herself.

There was no trace of any elves in the inn.

"I suspect there might be something here..."

The proprietress looked serious at the time.

This made Xia Mu very uneasy.

and so.

Xia Mu chose to leave with the hot spring buns given to her by the proprietress and the request to find a few testers.

At the time, Xia Mu's idea was to go to the Pokémon Center and trick... to find a few trainers who didn't believe in superstitions.

Or spread rumors that there are powerful Ghost-type Pokémon in the inn...

I never thought of personally taking part in it.

after all.

As a viewer of the Pokémon anime for many years.

Xia Mu knew this clearly.

This world not only contains Ghost-type Pokémon, but also ghosts...

Although Natsuki is not afraid.

but.

As the saying goes, "A son of a wealthy family will not sit under a dangerous roof."

Having just finished filming the food special, there's absolutely no need to rush into a ghost special.

of course.

Xia Mu could confidently assure himself that he was not afraid.

I just feel it's unnecessary.

There's still a lot of material available.

until.

After hearing at the Pokémon Center that Wanlong wanted to heal his body and mind by taking a bath, Xia Mu...

His little scheme immediately began to take shape.

Well known.

In the real world, these are the two most unsolvable types of spirits.

One type is the Psychic-type Pokémon.

Another type is the elusive Ghost-type Pokémon.

Trainers who can master and specialize in both of these attributes are not ordinary people.

Most Psychic-type trainers possess powerful psychic abilities, such as Sabrina and Cattleya.

Ghost-type Pokémon often possess the ability to summon spirits, with the Hoenn Elite Four member, Flynn, being a prime example.

Although the dragon did not say it directly.

But Xia Mu believed it.

As the Ghost-type Elite Four member.

She must have some skills.

Even if the dragon couldn't communicate with spirits, Xia Mu still believed it.

With the power of the Wyvern Pokémon.

Whether the nightmare is caused by Darkrai, the opening of the gates to the spirit world, or even the existence of ghosts.

At least safety can be guaranteed.

and so.

Thinking about all this, and then about the generous reward offered by the landlady.

Xia Mu then called over everyone he knew in Fanba City.

If problems arise, there's Joey for treatment, Officer Jenny for combat, Wanlong for expertise, and Purple Taro for external support, plus Haruka and herself, the chosen one.

Even if it's a Pluto Dragon.

Xia Mu was confident that he could handle it.

then.

"Natsuki!"

Upon hearing the call, Xia Mu immediately rushed to Zi Yu and the others' room.

then.

"I'm sorry, I was wrong!"

"Speak louder!"

"I'm sorry, I was wrong!"

Xia Mu squatted on the ground, pulling at his ears with both hands, looking as if he had lost his parents.

He never expected this.

Such a huge oversight has occurred in my otherwise perfect plan.

Even though I worked at the Pokémon Center for so long.

result.

I had completely forgotten that the Pokémon Center was the most concentrated place for information in the entire city.

Miss Joey was the most well-informed person in the entire city.

and so.

After Miss Joey learned of the destination, all of Xia Mu's schemes and plots were exposed.

I squatted on the ground, watching several women walking barefoot on the tatami mats.

Xia Mu, deeply saddened, reflected on his past mistakes.

In the future, I must never invite Officer Jenny and Joey to do things like this.

"Hahaha, I knew you weren't that kind-hearted! You know you were wrong, right?"

Despite looking like a quiet girl, Wanlong acts like a sissy, which is infuriating.

Despite being the oldest among them, she was also the one who acted most like a child.

but.

Xia Mu was just caught off guard by the sudden questioning.

But now...

"What did I do wrong? I didn't do anything wrong!"

Xia Mu was unreasonable but also very confident.

"As a recipient of the Good Citizen title in Raven City, was it wrong for me to prepare to help an innocent person when I saw her being harmed?"

"Is it wrong for a novice trainer to seek help from experienced trainers when encountering problems they can't solve?"

"As a high-ranking member of the league, my senior, and the dignified Ghost-type Elite Four member, instead of quickly finding out where the problem lies, you're here mocking me. Is that right?"

"Tell me, where is justice? Where is love between people?!"

Xia Mu was imposing and his voice was melodious and rhythmic.

The relentless barrage of grand principles left Wanlong completely bewildered.

"This... I..."

Looking at this scene.

A hint of smugness flashed in Xia Mu's eyes.

Hehehe!

You think you can argue with me with your mouth? Do you think you're typing on a computer?

but.

Just when Natsuki thought he had won.

"Then... the payment you secretly received, and the thing you kept from us..."

Who is this little brat who dares to stroke my tiger whiskers...?

"I'm sorry, I was wrong!"

Seeing Officer Jenny swirling her wine glass, Natsuki chose to concede defeat.

after all.

Xia Mu was also hoping to improve her reputation among Officer Jenny and Joey's group.

They will receive large commissions in the future.

and.

Based on his own logic, if he didn't cultivate a good relationship with Officer Jenny, he would very likely achieve the feat of checking in at every police station in the Unova region.

Seeing Natsuki become as docile as a new leaf cat in an instant, Officer Jenny smiled helplessly.

With a slender, green index finger, he gently poked Xia Mu's forehead.

"She really is someone who can easily do bad things without being careful..."

Then.

Officer Jenny stood up, looking spirited and confident.

"Since we're already here, let me see what kind of troublemakers are causing trouble in my territory!"

"A hot spring adventure? That sounds interesting!"

Miss Joey also stood up with a smile.

Then.

Ziyu and Xiaoyao also showed excited expressions.

"It feels like going on an adventure in a haunted house, so exciting!"

"Um!"

Judging from their performance.

Xia Mu stood up again, hands on her hips.

"Haha, I knew you guys would like this kind of activity."

Seeing Xia Mu escape another disaster, Wanlong was so angry that his teeth itched.

"Like it my foot!"

Wanlong kicked Xia Mu in the buttocks and then ran away.

"Holy crap!"

Xia Mu immediately gave chase.

"Don't run! Take this Knight's Flying Kick!"