If the Pokémon world had an MBTI personality test, then Larvesta would definitely be classified as an E-type Pokémon, a true extroverted social butterfly.
Seeing someone taking pictures, it immediately rushed over with its Vulpix, leaping over them with its head and squeaking, as if asking if they wanted to take a picture together.
Many people, seeing the unusual enthusiasm of this Pokemon, Larvesta, would take photos with it.
It even encouraged the Ice Vulpix and Flame Vulpix to perform their talents; one spat out tiny, sparkling ice flowers, and the other breathed out warm little flames, eliciting cheers from the tourists. The scene was as lively as a celebrity meet-and-greet. A meeting.
Lionel also saw Larvesta touching the pretty girls, praising their accessories. Many girls would hang their extra bracelets or necklaces on Larvesta.
Larvesta immediately had its Vulpixs run onto them to thank the examiner. This scene amused Lionel greatly.
"This guy..."
Anyway, one was eager to hit, and the other was willing to be hit, so Lionel let Larvesta do as it pleased.
Thus, amidst the embarrassment of not catching any fish and the excitement of Larvesta, several days quickly passed.
During this time, Lionel edited together the fishing videos he had previously filmed, using a montage technique. He started with clips of himself anxiously waiting for a bite, then cut directly to the Megalodon being caught and its battle with Gyarados.
The title read, "Caught a Megalodon!"
After the video was released, the comments section was initially filled with praise such as, "The streamer is amazing!" and "That Megalodon is incredible!" But soon, sharp-eyed netizens noticed something was off:
"Wait, the person holding the fishing rod during the battle isn't the streamer!"
"Hahaha, I'm dying of laughter, the streamer's trick has been exposed!"
Lionel simply started a live fishing stream on the boat, wanting to prove himself.
After a busy afternoon, he finally got a fish on the hook, and when he pulled it up, it turned out to be a Magikarp!
The live stream chat exploded:
[I can't laugh anymore! With such a good fishing rod and bait, he caught a Magikarp?]
[I feel sorry for this fishing rod for three seconds, using it to catch a Magikarp, hahaha!]
[Streamer, how did you catch those Shiny Feebas before? Did you borrow all your future luck?]
Lionel looked at the comments on the screen, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. He could only helplessly sit on the ground and accept the teasing from the viewers watching the live stream.
As they approached Mossdeep City, the engine noise of the luxury cruise ship gradually subsided, and the ship slowed down. Lionel stood on the edge of the deck, followed by all his Pokémon partners.
These past few days on the ship, Lionel had also enjoyed the treatment of a major streamer.
Many people knew him through the "social activities" of the Larvesta, knowing that he was a rising star in the Pokemon Contests, accompanied by powerful Pokémon like Shiny Metagross and Shiny Milotic.
Metagross and Milotic were also brought into the show by the salvo, and many people came to take photos with them every day.
Regarding the newly caught Deino, Lionel initially only gave a simple introduction:
"This is my new partner, a Dragon-type Pokémon from the Unova region."
The sentence: Everyone found it novel, but didn't pay much attention.
Until later, Lionel half-jokingly added, "It's on par with Kanto's Dragonite and Hoenn's Salamance, considered one of the strongest Dragon-types in Unova."
Upon hearing this, Deino's "status" instantly soared.
"No wonder it looks so energetic! That fringe is so stylish!!"
"The strongest Dragon-type in Unova? Won't it be incredibly powerful when it evolves?"
"Little guy, can I see your limited-use weapon?"
Praise poured in, and Lionel even specially prepared some comments from netizens to read to Deino.
This "flattery on the dragon's backside" tactic was highly effective. Deino was so happy its tail was practically burning, it actively followed Larvesta to the deck every day to "work," and received everyone's attention.
Some tourists even deliberately brought Pokémon food to Deino, wanting to see its eyes beneath its bangs.
Each time, Deino would pretend to eat, and as soon as the food was handed to it, it would snatch it and run away, never letting anyone see its bangs...
"Look, Mossdeep City!"
With a gasp from the crowd, Lionel's gaze turned to the distance, and a huge island appeared in his field of vision.
The island was surrounded by azure waters, and its architecture was unique, featuring both modern skyscrapers and lush green spaces and gardens, with the science museum blending perfectly with the natural beauty.
Most striking was the white, steel, dome-shaped building in the center of the island, next to which stood a towering rocket launcher pointing towards the sky.
"That's the Mossdeep City Space Observation Center, isn't it?"
Lionel murmured to himself, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
Before coming, he had done his research and knew that Mossdeep City's origins were inextricably linked to the Devon Corporation.
This place was originally a research institute established by Devon Corporation for space observation and rocket development.
Later, as it expanded, at the suggestion of Devon Corporation's planning department, part of the observation center was transformed into a science museum open to the public.
Inside, visitors can not only observe galaxies and nebulae through giant telescopes, but also see many cutting-edge technological achievements.
For example, there's a levitation experience hall, a demonstration of the operating principles of mini rocket engines, and even a single-person flying backpack for people to try out.
In addition, the museum displays various meteorites of different shapes.
Now, the space observation center is not only a major scientific research center, but also a landmark attraction in Mossdeep City, attracting countless tourists interested in astronomy and technology.
As the ships slowly docked at the port, Lionel led the elves in a line to disembark.
Stepping onto the land of Mossdeep City, a refreshing sea breeze immediately greeted me.
The harbor floor was made of a special anti-slip material, and the streetlights, shaped like simplified rockets, were adorned with constellation carvings, exuding a futuristic feel.
Staff members in uniform blue uniforms were methodically guiding passengers away.
"Let's go to the hotel to drop off our luggage first, and then arrange the gym battle schedule," Lionel planned the itinerary.
The streets of Mossdeep City were clean, with a minimalist, futuristic architectural style. Many buildings had solar panels on their roofs, and the streetlights were motion-activated, automatically turning on when someone approached.
Occasionally, you could see researchers in white suits hurrying by, holding blueprints or tablets, discussing something—everywhere you looked, the rigor and vitality of this technologically advanced city was palpable.
After walking for about ten minutes, they arrived at the hotel. The security guard at the entrance, seeing Lionel's VIP card from Devon Company, immediately and respectfully let him through:
"Mr. Lionel, your room is ready, on the 28th floor, the top-floor suite with panoramic views."
Taking the high-speed elevator to the 28th floor, it was indeed a Devon Company-built hotel, brimming with wealth.
The room was even more spacious than the suites in Pacifidog Town, with huge floor-to-ceiling windows offering a panoramic view of Mossdeep City, and the distant space observation center and rocket launchers clearly visible.
Lionel walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, his gaze drawn to the exquisitely designed telescope on the windowsill.
This telescope was clearly custom-made, its body gleaming with a cool, dark gold light, and equipped with an electronic focus adjustment button, exuding a high-tech feel.
He picked up the telescope and habitually adjusted it a few times; the image in the lens instantly became clear.
The entire cityscape of Mossdeep City unfolded before his eyes: pedestrians on the streets, Pokémon playing in the park, and boats moored in the seaside pond.
As the camera panned to a plaza on another part of the island, something peculiar caught his attention.
It was a typical blue and white double-decker boat, which, though moored on land, didn't seem out of place at all;
in fact, it looked as if it had stepped out of a fairytale.
Colorful string lights hung from the solar panel, shimmering in the sunlight, and it was adorned with many ocean-themed decorations: seashells, boat frames, and wooden carvings shaped like white seafood.
Most striking was the large, transparent glass tank embedded in the center of the boat, filled with colorful coral, where several water-type Pokémon of various shapes and sizes were leisurely swimming, captivating the eye.
"This must be Marina's 'Blue Lagoon,' right?" Lionel thought to himself.
When he was researching the information, he had seen that Marina's touring troupe used specially made boats that served as both their mobile homes and performance stages. They would set up the stage wherever they went.
The name "Blue Lagoon" had appeared on the performance posters many times. Judging from its design, it was exactly as described in the information, combining performance and accommodation functions—no wonder it could tour various regions.
Through the binoculars, Lionel saw that a considerable number of people had gathered around the group. Although the performance hadn't started yet, the atmosphere was already very lively.
Several troupe members dressed in sailor uniforms were distributing small gifts to the children who had gathered around.
One of them had a small drawing... A person with ugly makeup squatted on the ground, holding a bag of Pokémon food, patiently feeding the little Wobbles on the edge of the wall. The little Wobbles jostled around, making "Wobbles, Wobbles" noises, drawing laughter from those around them.
"Looks like they're already warming up for the performance." Lionel put down his binoculars, took out his phone, and opened The Marina Group's official website to see when the tickets would go on pre-sale.
The page showed that the performances in Mossdeep City would begin in five days and last for a week, with various main performances each day.
Tickets would officially go on sale at 10:00 AM in three days. One-day tickets or 7-day passes were available. Pass holders could also participate in Pokémon interaction activities.
"I need to set a timer to grab tickets."
Lionel muttered to himself, casually setting up the notifications.
He was really looking forward to this performance, not only to see the beautiful Water Waltz, but also to take the opportunity to get to know this theater troupe from the Water People. Maybe he could find out some clues about Manaphy.
Putting down his phone, Lionel's gaze fell on Metagross beside him.
Metagross was standing by the window, its red pupils staring at the rocket launcher in the distance, seemingly lost in thought.
"Metagross."
Lionel walked over and patted it:
"Let's shoot a trailer later. We're going to challenge the Mossdeep Gym soon, we need to hype it up and get everyone excited." "
The challenge at the Mossdeep Gym is the highlight of this trip, especially Metagross's Mega Evolution, which Lionel plans to officially showcase here. He needs to lay the groundwork beforehand, whetting everyone's appetite.
Metagross nodded, a hint of anticipation flashing in its red nozzles. It also wanted everyone to see how strong it was after Mega Evolution.
"Squeak squeak squeak!"
Upon hearing this, the nearby Larvesta immediately pounced forward, pointing at itself with its little paws, chirping excitedly, clearly wanting to join in.
Lionel raised an eyebrow:
"What do you want to do?"
Larvesta gestured with its paws, pointing to the phone beside it. The meaning was clear—it wanted to film.
Lionel looked at Larvesta, somewhat hesitant.
"Larvesta, They're paying me, will the footage be watchable?"
The silence, filled with disbelief, clearly wounded the pride of Larvesta. It immediately became agiLizaad, its "Bite-Bite" cries growing louder.
It strode up to Lionel, chattering away about its idea: It wanted to take a camera to the beach at night, shoot from below, and let Metagross undergo its Mega Evolution in the darkness, capturing only a blurry silhouette.
Then it would caption it: "Metagross's new move is about to be revealed! Stay tuned for the Gym Challenge!" It was guaranteed to whet everyone's appetite!
Lionel listened to Metagross's simultaneous "translation" of the idea, and paused for a moment. To be honest, while the idea was simple, it did have a certain mystique, fitting the tone of the teaser.
He looked at Metagross, who nodded, a hint of approval in its red female eyes: clearly thinking Larvesta's idea wasn't too bad.
"Alright."
Lionel was convinced and chuckled, ruffling Larvesta's fur.
"I'll let you direct tonight, but if you mess it up, you won't have another chance."
"Ahem!"
Larvesta immediately cheered, as if it could already see the "blockbuster trailer" it had produced.
It turned and rushed to the two Vulpixes and Deino, directing them.
One moment it had the Fire Vulpix fetch its "director's hat" (actually a small top hat given to it by a tourist), and the next it had the Ice Vulpix and Deino empty out all its ornaments, stringing several together, calling them Odan "props."
Meanwhile, Larvesta solemnly gestured to the air, indicating shooting angles, its smug expression making it look exactly like a newly appointed director.
The small Ice Vulpix and the Fire Vulpix were being directed around, but they were enjoying themselves. It occasionally let out a series of intense cries, coordinating with Larvesta's "work."
Deino had no choice. A wise man doesn't fight a losing battle; unable to defeat it in a fight, it could only temporarily act as Larvesta's underling, reluctantly doing its chores.
Lionel watched this lively scene in the room and smiled helplessly.
He walked to the window, picked up his binoculars again, and looked towards the distant Lagoon.
Sunlight shone on the glass tanks on the hull, refracting seven-colored light, and several Blackbirds circled happily inside, as if rehearsing for an upcoming performance.
"The performance in five days, and the gym challenge the day after tomorrow…" Lionel's lips curled into a slight smile: "Mossdeep City is getting more and more interesting."
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