Chapter 58 Corviknight and the Tinkaton, Arriving at Cinnabar Island
"Hmm~ After hearing you say that, I really want to catch a Corviknight right now. My team is lacking a Flying-type Pokémon." Xiao Tian looked incredibly cute with her eager expression.
"Corviknight is unique in our Galar region. They are invincible in the sky, not only able to carry people, but also unmatched by other Flying-type Pokémon in battle..." Seeing Xiao Tian's expression, Sonia began to explain seriously.
It seemed that she became even more active when she was in her area of expertise.
Ali, standing beside her, listened very attentively, wishing he could travel to the Galar region right now and catch some of the Pokémon there.
However, impulse aside, actually going wasn't so simple.
Traveling, considering the distance and time, would require a considerable amount of money.
Even though his family had some money, most people his age, without talent or a clear goal, would gradually give up on being a trainer and stop catching new Pokémon to train. A strong-willed girl like Xiao Tian truly has a goal, which is why she's been preparing for her next trip.
Xiao Tian is saving money for her next journey.
By relying on herself and not her family, she ensures her family won't stop her; instead, they'll support her independence.
Watching Xiao Tian and Sonia chatting happily, Xia Mu listened to Sonia's description of Corviknight.
Indeed, the praise was a bit excessive.
While Corviknight's base stats were indeed quite high at 495, its fighting style was singular, purely tanky, and its actual strength wasn't particularly outstanding.
The reason Xia Mu had such a vivid memory of Corviknight was entirely because it was the exclusive flying mount of Generation VIII.
Another reason was the story between Corviknight and the Tinkaton from Generation IX's Crimson.
The Tinkatons of the Paldea region would attack Corviknight by smashing rocks with their hammers.
This led to forced Corviknight out of Paldea.
Judging from Sonia's situation, she certainly didn't know that Corviknight had a natural enemy like the Tinkaton.
Of course, Xia Mu knew, but he wouldn't say it.
Perhaps he would specifically try to catch a Corviknight in the future, but not now.
...
Time passed in conversation.
Soon it was past four o'clock, and their destination, Cinnabar Island, was almost in sight.
To avoid causing too much trouble, Xia Mu, Ali, Xiao Tian, Kenji and his two assistants, as well as Professor Magnolia and Professor Ivy, all put their Pokémon back into their Poké Balls.
Professor Magnolia brought her Galar region's Boltund and a Tsareena.
Professor Ivy was accompanied by a Caterpie.
As for Kenji, he naturally had the familiar Pokémon, Marill.
Professor Ivy's assistants also had common Pokémon: Butterfree, Nidoran, and Nidoran.
Sonia also had Yamper; it was unclear whether she only had this one, or if she had only brought Yamper this time.
What was certain was that this Yamper was the offspring of Professor Professor Magnolia's Boltund.
Upon arriving at Cinnabar Island, the group thanked and bid farewell to Captain Nott, with Xia Mu exchanging a few pleasantries.
Nott explained that the ship would remain anchored there, and Xia Mu could set sail whenever needed.
This made Ali and Xiao Tian envious; it was good to be rich.
This included Kenji and Professor Ivy's two beautiful assistants.
Professor Professor Magnolia and Professor Ivy, however, remained calm, not easily showing any surprise.
After all, they all knew the Xia family's influence in the Kanto region; a luxury cruise ship was nothing special.
Sonia's behavior was also acceptable; that was probably due to her upbringing.
Leaving the port, Xia Mu received a call from his father.
Just as he expected, his father would definitely make some arrangements for him after arriving at Cinnabar Island.
The first thing to do was to take the shuttle to the Cinnabar Gym.
Uncle Blaine already knew about his trip and planned to see his grandson.
Although not a direct descendant, in the eyes of these older generations, as long as Xia Mu was of Xia family blood, he was their grandson.
Since it concerned the Xia family's affairs, Xia Mu briefly said goodbye to Ali and Xiao Tian.
Of course, there was also Professor Ivy and Kenji.
According to their previous conversation, they would spend a day on Cinnabar Island and then depart for the Orange Islands the next day.
They were probably also going to say goodbye to some old friends, which was why they had hitched a ride.
Xia Mu didn't ask any questions; he didn't need to know.
To Xia Mu's surprise, he hadn't asked Professor Professor Magnolia why she was at Cinnabar Island, only to find out she was there to see Uncle Blaine.
...
Inside the limousine.
Xia Mu remained silent, staring at Professor Magnolia, lost in thought.
In the oppressive atmosphere, Sonia also quieted down, even the Rotom-Device remained silent.
"Surprised? I have a pretty good relationship with your grandfathers."
Suddenly, Professor Magnolia spoke.
Her words immediately dissipated the heavy atmosphere.
Xia Mu didn't know anything about the older generation, so he simply nodded casually and said, "I didn't like Pokémon before, and I don't know much about my family. I've only met Uncle Blaine a few times, so please forgive me for not understanding many things." He
unconsciously spoke in a junior's tone.
After all, she was indeed an elder, and Professor Magnolia was one of the top League officials in the Galar region.
"I know a bit about your situation.
Your parents have been very thoughtful. They even specially asked me, this old woman, to bring my precious granddaughter to the Kanto region, saying it's to let the younger generation get to know each other.
I think they're just creating an opportunity for you." Professor Magnolia's words were loaded with meaning, creating a strange atmosphere in the confined space.
Taken aback, and even Sonia, who had been silent, couldn't help but murmur.
"Huh? ∑(っ°Д°;)っGrandma, you're joking, right? I wanted to come to the Kanto region." Sonia said.
Professor Magnolia looked at Sonia and laughed, "You wanted to come. You've already jumped into the trap yourself, so Grandma doesn't need to ask you, does she?"
Upon hearing this, Sonia couldn't help but look at Xia Mu sitting opposite her, her cheeks flushed, her hands on her hips, looking hesitant to speak.
Xia Mu's forehead was sweating; he didn't know whether to speak or remain silent.
It seemed his father was plotting something, but hadn't told him anything.
His mother definitely knew something, but hadn't revealed anything to him.
She'd even schemed against her precious son.
[So, this was a direct arrangement; if they clicked, it could improve the relationship between the two families; if not, it could still improve their mutual relationship…]
Xia Mu thought to himself.
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