Uninvited Guests from Another Time and Space

"Professor, your student is quite interesting..." Master Ma looked at the professor and forced a fawning smile.

"How about this? I'll donate some equipment to your research center to assist your research. It would be a way to contribute to the country's scientific research."

Behind every successful research center is a powerful and wealthy patron.

"No need," the professor said. "This Miss Lillie in front of you is the daughter of the Ether Foundation. Her mother recently donated some equipment to the research center."

However, a research center can only have one sponsor, just like a person can only have one father. If you go outside to find a "father," it may not be illegal, but it is immoral.

"Ah, this..." Director Ma had heard of the Ether Foundation, but...

Who would have thought that the daughter of a prestigious foundation would actually be a female hog?

Then he looked at Wei Xin, who seemed to be deep in thought.

Could this person also be a hidden big shot?

"This is the top student in this year's freshman class. Although he is still a freshman, he has considerable knowledge in history, Pokémon-related theories, mythology, and legends," the professor introduced. "He is my student and is the kind of talent that our country needs most right now."

In recent years, various relics, historical materials, and legends have been discovered one after another in the Donghuang region. The information obtained from them is of great benefit to the country's development. However, the exploration of relics is quite risky and requires considerable strength and knowledge from the explorers.

Wei Xin, who also demonstrates unique talent in both Pokémon training and mythology.

They are the type of talent that the country needs most and plans to cultivate.

If they can achieve results in the future, their status and treatment will be no less than those of senior national researchers.

"Professor, I actually think Ma Liang has potential." Upon hearing that the financial backer of the research center was the Ether Foundation, Wei Xin immediately changed his tune.

Since Lillie is with Nebula, it means that the Aether Foundation is currently conducting research on Ultra Beasts.

If something unexpected happens in the future, it might drag the entire research center down with it.

Furthermore, he had a conflict with the Ether Foundation, and under these circumstances, he brought Gym Leader Ma, who was also a Gym Leader, into the research center.

Even if one day in the future, Rosamund, as a wealthy patron, makes demands on the research center and plots against her, she will still be able to manage the situation.

Besides, he just slapped someone in the face, so if he gives them a sweet treat now, wouldn't he gain connections?

A great man once said: We should make fewer enemies and more friends.

"Besides, the two senior brothers haven't fully recovered yet, so it's not appropriate to keep making them work with injuries. It's always good to have more people to help with the work."

Upon hearing that the situation had taken a turn for the better, Director Ma's face lit up with joy. He couldn't wait to rush up and become sworn brothers with Wei Xin, but he was also worried that the professor might think he had bribed Wei Xin.

So they remained calm and waited for the professor to give the answer.

The professor, having lived for decades, was a shrewd man and naturally knew what Wei Xin was up to. Since Wei Xin had given him a way out, he accepted it.

"Okay, then I'll stay and be a researcher for now."

Anyway, the salaries are provided by the Ether Foundation and the government. The only troublesome thing about having more people is personnel and finance.

After the matter was settled, Master Ma thanked Wei Xin profusely and said before leaving that he would prepare a big gift for Wei Xin.

After everyone else left the office, Wei Xin peeked out, made sure no one else was outside, and then closed the office door.

"Hmm, are there any other issues that need to be addressed?" the professor asked, flipping through the documents Wei Xin had brought.

"I don't have any problems," Wei Xin said, "but there are some issues with the materials you have, Professor."

"Is there a problem with the data?" Upon hearing this, the professor frowned, closed the data, and said in an unhappy tone, "Then why didn't you make any changes to the data?"

Knowing full well that the memorial had problems, yet daring to submit it without making any changes, may your entire family be damned...

Oh, your entire family is missing. That's alright then.

"Before, with so many people around, I was worried that someone might be listening in," Wei Xin said.

The Pokémon hunter's target is Celebi. Given that the city is completely covered by surveillance, and the fact that the Pokémon hunter was able to evade Officer Jenny's pursuit, it is possible that he could infiltrate the research center or other places that are researching Celebi.

For example, how do you know that the senior brother who was injured before the explosion and the senior brother who came out of the hospital after the explosion are the same person?

Even without infiltration, subsequent investigations, eliciting information, or even interrogation could yield relevant intelligence.

If Pokémon hunters were to obtain the information first and search for or even capture Celebi before official action, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Wei Xin actually wanted to take matters into his own hands and investigate and protect the rabbi.

Unfortunately, he is currently outnumbered and outmatched, and with Ralts by his side, he cannot risk his life. Therefore, he can only protect Celebi indirectly.

Based on recent events, the professor guessed Wei Xin's motive and asked, "Are you worried that Pokémon hunters have infiltrated the research center, or disguised themselves as researchers?"

"Aren't you afraid I'm a Pokémon Hunter?"

"If you're a Pokémon hunter, then so am I," Wei Xin joked. "Shall we go catch Kyogre or Groudon next?"

Our own coach has defected to the enemy, what am I still holding on for?

Why not seize that bird alliance, then wield the halberd, and it'll be my turn to sit in the position of the alliance's highest leader?

"You rascal!" The professor's tightly furrowed brows relaxed after being teased by Wei Xin. He took the kettle, poured a glass of water, and pushed it in front of Wei Xin. "Tell me the parts that need to be revised, and I'll dictate them to Miss Officer Jenny."

Wei Xin took the water glass and drank it all in one gulp.

"Let's start with the legend of the shrine..."

Before long, after Wei Xin recounted everything he knew, as well as the information the system had given him, to the professor, the professor's expression changed: "You heard all this from homeless people?"

Forget about home address, you've even revealed someone's ID number.

Was the umbilical cord of the rabbi cut by that homeless man when he was born?

"That's possible," Wei Xin joked.

I can't explain this to you. I can only say that those who understand will understand. I forgot about it in the middle and later.

"Alright, leave the rest to the league. Regardless of the outcome, you've put in a lot of effort in this matter. Once it's over, I'll help you apply for an award with the school and the league."

The professor did not dwell on Wei Xin's source of intelligence.

If the information provided by Wei Xin is correct, then even if he doesn't win the freshman competition, it will be enough for him to apply to the league for the status of a Pokédex holder.

However, the professor did not intend to tell Wei Xin about this.

Young people always need someone to give them a push.

Let's prepare an extra reward afterwards, or maybe we can pick another Pokémon from the research center?

Who should I choose?

"Everything's done for today. You can take Ralts back now. Focus on preparing for the freshman tournament and try to get good results."

……

After Wei Xin left, the professor moved the mouse, opened a folder named "Ralts" on the computer, looked at two pictures in it, and fell into deep thought.

The first picture is a photo taken by the people at the breeding center at the scene where the Ralts egg was found. Next to the Ralts egg, there are three metal blocks stacked in a 2:1 ratio.

The second picture was sent by Officer Jenny; it consisted of two identical pages from a workbook, one new and one old.

The old workbook pages were dropped from the suspect in the recent attack on the Ether Foundation.

The professor took a sip of tea, turned his head, and looked at the sun gradually sinking towards the horizon, as if he wanted to burn himself out, leaving the last rays of light to a time and space that did not belong to him before the night came.

"The Pokémon that travels through time: Celebi, Sanjin, Weixin, the Aether Foundation, Ralts, and Pokémon Hunters."

The professor sighed, completely bewildered.

Is it just a coincidence, or is there an unseen hand manipulating everything behind the scenes?