"The League's proposal has come down."
Officer Jenny was sitting in the lounge area, using a spoon to scoop up a dessert served by Alcremie. She popped it into her mouth, chewed it twice, then swallowed it, and continued, "After all, they are wild Pokémon. We will first investigate whether any Trainer has caught them, and the rest will be released into the wild, far away from the town."
Lucas nodded, listening to the League's solution.
The method of handling wild Pokémon in this world is either to find a Trainer to catch them or to release them into the remote wilderness.
"This time, we owe it to you and the Pokémon at the Breeding House."
Officer Jenny said.
"You're too kind. Twinleaf Town can be considered my second home. Regarding the Breeding House, many people have helped me a lot, so this is what I should do."
Lucas said, gently stroking Ninetales' head.
Officer Jenny didn't continue speaking, instead focusing on eating the dessert in front of her.
"Drifloon, Drifblim—it is said that these types of Pokémon are formed from wandering spirits gathered on the road."
(Drifloon: If you don't listen, you'll be taken away, you know.)
(Drifblim)
Hearing Lucas's words, Officer Jenny couldn't help but shiver. She put down her spoon and stared at Lucas, "No—no way, right?"
Looking at Officer Jenny, who had suddenly become a bit scared, Lucas couldn't help but laugh, "Who knows? That's what the Pokédex says."
Lucas shrugged, "However, they really like damp seasons. When the humidity is high, they are likely to appear in large numbers, which explains why so many Drifloon have suddenly appeared in our sky during this period."
"Legend has it that when they encounter children they like, they will go over and hold their hands, making them think they are balloons, which lowers their guard, and then they take them away. It is said that they want to take the children to another world to keep them company."
Officer Jenny got goosebumps all over, "Really? There's such a legend?"
Officer Jenny no longer had the heart to enjoy the delicious dessert in front of her. Seeming to think of something, she said, "Wait, I think we heard Grandma Jasmine tell us about this when we were kids—"
Lucas patted Ninetales' head. Ninetales sat up straight, let out a big yawn, then lay down at Lucas's feet and closed its eyes. Lucas then said, "After these few days of rainy weather pass and the weather becomes sunny and mild, they will disappear on their own. However, for these few days, we still need to notify all parents to watch their children to avoid them being taken away by the Drifloon and Drifblim that come later."
"At the same time, I can have the Pokémon at the Breeding House help drive away the nearby Drifloon and Drifblim. The Gliscor Family, the Honchkrow in the forest, and Staraptor and the others should be able to help."
In recent days, the weather around Twinleaf Town has been constant light rain, making everything around Twinleaf Town damp. This weather is what Drifloon and Drifblim like the most, so there are always constant Drifloon or Drifblim drifting nearby, enjoying this damp weather.
"That's a good choice, but we can't let them help for free. How about this: for these few days, the food expenses for your Breeding House will be reimbursed by Twinleaf Town. After all, we need to make sure they are well-fed."
"Sister Reese is always so considerate of us."
"Oh, stop it."
Officer Jenny laughed and punched Lucas on the shoulder.
Hiss~ How did your strength get so big too?
Lucas put on a pained expression.
"By the way, Sister Reese, you should also notify the adults in Twinleaf Town to be more vigilant."
Officer Jenny had just lowered her head to eat a bite of dessert. Hearing Lucas's words, she looked up, food still in her mouth, and asked, "What's wrong? Could it be that adults can also be kidnapped?"
"Drifloon can't, but Drifblim is different. As far as I know, in many places, there have been incidents where men traveling on Drifblim have gone missing. It's always right to be careful."
After listening to Lucas's words, Officer Jenny chewed the dessert in her mouth, "Your advice shouldn't be wrong. Since that's the case, I'll issue a notice in town (Twinleaf Town) when I get back."
"Mm."
Lucas nodded. Watching Officer Jenny lower her head again to eat the dessert, Lucas chose not to interrupt her further. Instead, he had Gengar, who was reading a comic book nearby, go to the backyard and the forest to call for Gliscor and Honchkrow. At the same time, he whistled, and Staraptor flew in from outside.
After Gliscor and Honchkrow came in, Lucas looked at them. He reached out to stroke Honchkrow's head. The feathers were somewhat rough and stiff, unlike Staraptor's smooth feathers.
"Honchkrow, Gliscor, can I trouble you to take the Murkrow and Gligar to help me drive away those Drifloon and Drifblim in the sky near Twinleaf Town and the Breeding House for the next few days?"
Honchkrow nodded without hesitation, and Gliscor followed suit.
You gave us a place to stay, so we will do as you ask.
Feeling the intention conveyed by Gliscor, Lucas laughed, "Then thank you for your hard work. Later, I will give you all wooden plaques. They won't affect your movements, so that the people of Twinleaf Town can identify you, and they won't interfere with you."
Then Lucas looked at Officer Jenny and suggested, "Sister Reese, if possible, if you see a Murkrow or Gligar with a wooden plaque in town, you can feed them some snacks. They quite like snacks."
Officer Jenny looked at Lucas, who was discussing with Honchkrow and Gliscor, and patted her chest, "Don't worry, the people in town love the Pokémon from the Breeding House more than you can imagine."
"I'm afraid they'll get quite fat by then and won't be able to fly."
Lucas thought of the grandparents in town, as well as the bulging backpack Shauna had every time she came back from going out. It was really possible that they would do such a thing—
There is a kind of hunger called "Grandma and Grandpa think you are hungry"—
After Honchkrow and Gliscor left the Breeding House and returned to the backyard and the forest to gather their families, Staraptor also said a couple of things to Lucas.
The surrounding Starly and Staravia can also help.
"I remember they are divided into several factions, each led by three Staraptor, right? Are they willing to help too?"
Staraptor lowered its head to preen its feathers. It paid special attention to its feathers, believing that powerful Pokémon also need to care about their image, just like Gothitelle and Lilligant, who are exceptionally elegant at all times and in all places.
(That's because you haven't seen Gothitelle coughing up blood, Lucas)
I went to fight them, and after I won, they all listened to me.
Lucas reached out to mess up Staraptor's newly preened bangs and couldn't help but retort, "Why do you only think about fighting all day long?"
Staraptor didn't get angry when its bangs were messed up by Lucas, letting Lucas mess with its feathers.
Bored, want to fight.
"I was wondering why the group of wild Pokémon around here has been so much quieter lately. Turns out they were all beaten up by you."
Lucas remembered that he hadn't heard the stray Meowth and Persian for a long time. Turns out they were all beaten away by Staraptor.
Thinking of those stray Meowth and Persian, it's not that Lucas hadn't thought about letting them come live in the Breeding House, but some Pokémon are just naturally suited for wandering.
"If you want to fight, just find the Pokémon in our Breeding House. Lilligant, Dash, etc., aren't they all fine?"
Hearing Lucas's words, Staraptor didn't answer him.
Lilligant? Heh.
If she dares to use Solar Beam, I dare to die in front of her.
As for Gothitelle, I'm not sick in the head.
Dash? That thing that can swing a Steelix around like a spicy stick, and you want me to fight it?
As for Gengar—
I just want to become stronger, not seek death.
"I'll have to trouble you to keep watching over Little Shauna and Little Tomoyo these days."
Staraptor nodded. On the matter of protecting Shauna and Tomoyo, its opinion was the same as Luxray's.
Little girls should be happy.
The sounds of Honchkrow and Gliscor came from outside. Lucas and Staraptor looked at each other, then Lucas let go, allowing Staraptor to fly out and follow Honchkrow and Gliscor to drive away the surrounding Drifloon and Drifblim.
Seeing this scene, Officer Jenny remembered something and suddenly said, "Lucas, I have an idea, I don't know if it will work."
Lucas looked at Officer Jenny, "What?"
"Your cooperation with the Pokémon at the Breeding House and the forest Pokémon gave me inspiration. Even without being caught, they can coexist harmoniously and even help out. So I'm wondering, can we let some wild Pokémon help us with our police work? We can pay them."
Listening to what Officer Jenny said, Lucas suddenly had an idea.
"You mean letting some more obedient Pokémon cooperate with you to drive away wild Pokémon and fight crime?"
Lucas said.
Jenny nodded, "I heard about it from a cousin of mine in the Kanto Region. They formed a Squirtle Fire Brigade composed entirely of Squirtle that work with them, and they've been performing quite well. So, I was wondering, could we try something like that here?"
A Squirtle Fire Brigade? She doesn't mean the one that fool is in, does she?
"You'd need Pokémon with decent combat ability, right? Does Sister Reese have any Pokémon in mind?"
Whether it's driving away wild Pokémon or fighting crime, you need powerful Pokémon.
"How about Zangoose?"
Jenny seemed to have had this idea for a while. When Lucas asked if she had a Pokémon in mind, she didn't hesitate at all and blurted out the name Zangoose.
"Zangoose?"
Lucas looked puzzled. "You don't mean that group of Zangoose, do you?"
Jenny nodded.
If it's that group of Zangoose—their strength is certainly not weak. If Cynthia and I hadn't gone there back then, many people would likely have been hurt because of their feud with the Seviper.
It's just that Zangoose's temper—
It doesn't seem to be very gentle. They aren't like Arcanine or Growlithe, who easily develop affection for humans. On the contrary, for wild Pokémon like these that have survived in the wild since they were young and constantly engaged in fighting, they tend to harbor a great deal of hostility toward humans.
And for driving away Pokémon and fighting crime, they are indeed a perfect choice.
Lucas was also tempted. After all, if they could persuade the Zangoose to join the force, the safety of Twinleaf Town would be greatly improved. The problem now is how to trick—I mean, persuade—them to join the force.
Lucas rubbed his chin and began to think.
Lilligant, sitting on the high stool behind the counter, saw Lucas agonizing over how to "persuade" the Zangoose. Her little eyes rolled around, and then she called out sweetly.
"Lilli~"
We could—
After hearing what Lilligant said, Lucas had a sudden epiphany. He gave Lilligant a thumbs up, then opened his arms, wanting to give her a hug.
"Lilli~"
"Politely declined~"
Lucas: ——
( .f—\. )
"Gen gengar"
"I'll reluctantly let you hug me~"
"Gengar, get lost."
Gengar: ?!
∑(°\|
In the corner, Gengar was squatting there, drawing circles with its hand.
( V. )
Seeing this, Lilligant jumped off the high stool, went to Gengar's side, and reached out to hug Gengar.
Gengar: Hehe, someone didn't get a hug from Lilligant~
(Gengar puts hands on hips.)
Lucas: (g)
Lilligant sighed helplessly, then came over and gave Lucas a hug too.
Jenny, sitting on the side, couldn't help but laugh at the sight.
"You're such a grown man, yet you're still acting like a child. It's one thing for Gengar to act cute, but you have the nerve to do it too."
Lucas: "So what?"
"Awoo~"
Arcanine: Shameless, shame on you.
"Arcanine, you're eating berries tonight."
Arcanine: Σ(ǒAǒ)/
Mime Jr. ran in from outside at this moment. Seeing Arcanine petrified, it suddenly took out a red nose just like its own and pressed it onto Arcanine's nose.
Vespiquen flew into the Breeding House, took some tea leaves from Lucas, and then looked at Arcanine lying on the ground.
"Bee?"
Where did this clown come from?
Lucas laughed until his face turned red.
After messing around for a while, Lucas sat down next to Jenny and started talking to her about incorporating the Zangoose into the force.
After listening, Jenny couldn't help but pat the table. "You kid, you've got so many bad ideas."
"Don't worry, leave the rest to me."
Jenny said to Lucas, "I guarantee I'll get it all sorted out perfectly."
Lucas nodded.
"Let me tell you, Little Tomoyo, yesterday afternoon, I went with Uncle to save those children who had been taken away. After we rescued them, an annoying big balloon tried to take me away. I clenched my fist and punched it right in the face, and it cried for a long time."
Shauna's voice came from outside. Lucas and Jenny looked toward the door. Shauna and Tomoyo walked in, followed by a Shiny Rapidash. A Chimecho was floating next to Shauna, and Tomoyo was holding a pokémon egg in her arms.
Seeing Lucas and Jenny sitting in the rest area, Tomoyo greeted them politely.
"Uncle, Sister Reese, good afternoon."
"Little Tomoyo, did you come over to play again?"
Jenny asked gently.
Tomoyo nodded, then looked at Shauna and asked curiously, "And then?"
"Then I told it, 'You're still going to scare people? Believe it or not, I'll beat you up again if you do it once more!'"
Shauna vividly reenacted the scene from last night, raising her little fist at the same time.
Tomoyo sat on a chair holding the pokémon egg, looking at Shauna curiously. "How did you hit it back then?"
"I'll act it out for you."
After saying that, Shauna ran to the Rhyperior that had just finished a delivery and reached out to grab Rhyperior's hand.
Rhyperior, seeing that it had been forcibly stopped, was confused.
???
Then it saw Shauna raise her little fist and punch it in the stomach.
Should I symbolically take a step back—
Before Rhyperior could finish, it felt a wave of pain, and its body involuntarily stumbled back a few steps, then lost its balance and fell over.
Rhyperior: ???
Lucas watched the Rhyperior toppling toward him.
Don't come over here!!!
Ninetales immediately stood up, its body covered in flames, and knocked Rhyperior flying, sending it into the Breeding House.
Rhyperior: ???
Didn't I just pick a few flowers on the way back from the delivery? Is it necessary to beat me like this?
Boom!
Rhyperior lay on the ground, sprawled out, staring at the sky, dumbfounded.
"Did you see that? Just like that, one punch!"
Bang!
Pinsir, who had just walked into the Breeding House, saw Rhyperior fly past it. It turned its head to look, and before it could react to what had happened, it felt pain in its body, and then it felt itself flying up too.
Splat~
Pinsir fell next to Rhyperior, unable to get up again.
Shauna mimicked the protagonist from an anime, blowing on her little fist.
She grinned at Tomoyo.
Gengar: Applause.
Lilligant: Blinked her eyes.
Ninetales: ——
Jenny looked at Lucas with a smile.
Lucas bit his finger.
No—I don't know—
I don't know how she suddenly ended up like this—
Little Shauna, you're only nine years old—not even ten yet—
How did you manage to hold back a Rhyperior with one hand—
And how did you knock it down with one punch.
I never taught you how to do that—
After the Super Pallet Town person, are we getting a Super Twinleaf Town person? A Super Sinnoh person?!
That's a Rhyperior! Its body is made of stone! It's not a weakling like Pinsir!
Doesn't your fist hurt after punching it?
"Lucas, can you tell me how Little Shauna suddenly—"
"How is it, Sister Reese? Do I look like you when you catch criminals?"
Shauna interrupted Jenny and asked with a grin.
Lucas signaled to Jenny.
See, she learned it from you, I didn't teach her!
Jenny: ??? Could it be my fault then?!
Lucas hurriedly ran out of the Breeding House to Rhyperior and Pinsir. Rhyperior was fine; the injuries on its body were all caused by Ninetales bumping into it. Shauna's punch just caught it off guard; it hadn't expected Shauna to be able to knock it down and hadn't prepared in advance. If it had been prepared, it definitely wouldn't have been knocked down—right?
As for Pinsir—
Heh, weakling!
Lucas helped them up. "Sorry, sorry. Tell me what you want to eat tonight, and I'll make it for you."
Rhyperior waved its hand to show it was fine. It quite liked Little Shauna; this child fit the aesthetic of their Rhyperior Family quite well.
Strong.
Pinsir: "Heri."
I want Dash to eat with me.
"Gengar, get to work."
"Gen gengar"
Coming.
Pinsir: "Heri Heri."
I'm joking. Look at you, I find that you're too serious.
Pinsir carefully moved the Dark Void in Gengar's hand away and said with a smile.
"If you can get her to like you on your own merits, I don't mind, but if—you know."
Lucas stared at Pinsir and said.
"Heri!"
Don't worry! I, Pinsir, will definitely make her agree to me.
"You—never mind, as long as you're happy."
Lucas really couldn't understand why Pinsir was so persistent.
They aren't even in the same egg group.
And Dash's build—
Oh Pinsir, you are truly a weakling.
Maybe if you evolved one more stage, it would be fine.
Pinsir-bridge—
After treating their injuries, Lucas led them back to the Breeding House.
Little Tomoyo sat on the chair, looked at her own fist, shook her head, and then stroked the Dratini egg in her arms.
I will work hard to become stronger!
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