If Natsuhiko helps Miss Q, what if she turns against him once she recovers?
Natsuhiko isn't too worried about that.
With Dragapult and Milotic, along with three Elite Candidate Level Pokémon, dealing with Miss Q might be challenging, but Natsuhiko is confident enough to protect himself.
Besides.
Considering Miss Q and her Pokémon's condition, fully recovering in a short time is practically impossible.
Moreover.
Natsuhiko estimates that Rocket Team's Legendary Beasts have likely not left this island yet, so Miss Q could potentially be targeted anytime she steps out.
During the time Natsuhiko helped Miss Q, they had some conversations.
For example.
About some sizes...
Ahem.
The situation of the Hunter Guild.
The Hunter Guild is a relatively loose organization, led collectively by six top seats, with twenty regular seats governing various areas, alongside core members, official members, and peripheral members.
Aside from the seat holders, most members are evaluated by hunter points.
The Hunter Guild's business is vast, with at least one store in every city of every region, responsible for Pokémon sales, Pokémon recovery, and publishing hunting tasks.
And the six highest seats each handle one of the current regions.
Miss Q is in charge of the Sinnoh Region, which is where Natsuhiko is located. According to her, Tom Rokicki is currently responsible for the Johto Region, as she managed to eliminate the original person in charge to ascend her position.
The Hunter Guild has business dealings with various large and small forces.
But only limited to business dealings.
The Hunter Guild never involves itself in the disputes between different forces, nor does it meddle in the various issues between major forces and the alliance.
So even if the Hunter Guild's scope is now large, there's no need to worry too much about regional issues.
Because each of the various forces will offer some face.
Of course.
Some minor conflicts are inevitable.
But overall, the Hunter Guild currently has substantial strength.
Provided it can unite.
After all, it's a loose organization.
There's not as many core members as one might think.
And they're dispersed across different regions, making it difficult to gather them together.
However, with Tom Rokicki's emergence, the Hunter Guild's original balance was disrupted.
Hence the "internal conflict" mentioned by Joanna and Agatha.
Miss Q and others are aware of Tom Rokicki's ambitions, so at times they deliberately target some of Tom Rokicki's proposals and plans.
Unexpectedly.
This time she still fell into the trap.
These matters are semi-public within the Hunter Guild, so they're not really secrets.
However, since Natsuhiko joined later, he isn't very familiar with some issues.
"You're aiming to compete for a seat, right?" Miss Q suddenly asked as they talked.
"Yes."
Natsuhiko didn't deny it.
He glanced at Milotic quietly staying by his side and nodded.
"There's somewhat of a chance, but having just Milotic alone is a bit of a stretch."
Natsuhiko looked at Milotic and pursed his lips, not speaking.
Miss Q raised an eyebrow, "Seems like you have other cards up your sleeve, that's good."
After some adjustments, Miss Q's condition improved noticeably, and two of her Pokémon regained consciousness. Azumarill, in the best state, showed almost no visible scars now.
The development of healing potions in the Pokémon Realm is quite advanced.
Thanks to the contributions of the Joy Race.
Then she suddenly changed the topic, leaning toward Natsuhiko, seated on the rock bed, and asked somewhat ambiguously, "Is Joanna your little girlfriend?"
Natsuhiko: ...
"No," he replied, very bluntly but firmly.
Though Joanna looks nice, Natsuhiko has seen many more beautiful women than her.
Moreover, Natsuhiko's current focus is nowhere near such matters.
Not that he doesn't want to, but he really has no time or energy.
Miss Q's slender and delicate hand suddenly rested on Natsuhiko's shoulder, drawing close to his cheek, whispering, "So, what do you think of me, sis?"
Natsuhiko could clearly feel the warmth of her breath.
He turned his head.
Just a few centimeters separated them.
In those cat-eyed gaze, there lay sheer temptation.
Exposing a mouthful of white teeth.
"Sure."
Miss Q was taken aback.
She found that Natsuhiko played cards completely outside the usual rules.
He seemed like a green boy, but every time she asked sensitive questions, trying to tease Natsuhiko, he would always give an incredibly straightforward consent.
Her face flushed, she pulled away from Natsuhiko, unable to help but murmur.
"In your dreams."
Natsuhiko curved his lips.
Using these tricks on him?
Not to brag, but he's seen so many adult films that Miss Q couldn't even imagine, and what he's seen is far beyond her comprehension.
Still not tested by such temptations?
Natsuhiko stood up.
"You're almost ready, aren't you?"
Miss Q had regained a certain level of combat strength.
Facing the Legendary Beasts might still be a challenge, but regular folks trying to threaten her would be nearly impossible.
Upon hearing this, Miss Q stretched her body, allowing her curvaceous figure to be displayed unrestrained before Natsuhiko, coupled with her barely intact tattered clothes...