novel-bin Chapter 425 Bangiras: Feeling wronged like a 3-kilogram child
Chapter 425 Bangiras: Feeling wronged like a 3-kilogram child
Chapter 425 Bangiras: Feeling wronged like a 3,000-kilogram child
Before I knew it, the sky outside the window gradually changed from bright to dim yellow, and was finally completely shrouded in night.
Soft lighting illuminated the lounge, and the whiteboard was covered with dense sketches.
Xia Chi felt he had conveyed almost all the information he could, and then he got up to take his leave, saying, "That's about all I can think of for now."
Although Sonia was still eager to learn more, her eyes sparkling with countless new ideas that needed to be tested, she did not try to stop Xia Chi from leaving, seeing that he was determined to go.
She personally escorted Xia Chi to the entrance of the research institute, constantly reciting several key technical challenges and subsequent experimental plans along the way.
Before leaving, Xia Chi made a decision. He solemnly handed the briefcase containing the meteorite fragments to Sonia.
"Leave this fragment here for you to study; hopefully it will be of some help to you."
Sonia was taken aback, clearly not expecting Xia Chi to entrust such an important sample to her so completely.
She reached out and took the box, feeling its heavy weight.
She raised her head, met Xia Chi's gaze firmly, and nodded vigorously. "Teacher Xia Chi, thank you for your trust."
We will never let you down.
Xia Chi chuckled at her serious expression and casually waved his hand, saying, "Alright, don't be so serious. Given my relationship with Senior Brother Dan Di, we're practically family. No need to be so polite."
"A family..."
Sonia was slightly taken aback, then realized the slightly teasing meaning in Xia Chi's words.
Her cheeks seemed to flush even more, but her cheerful and generous nature prevented her from displaying the shyness of an ordinary girl. Instead, she sighed with emotion.
"If only your senior brother understood girls' feelings half as well as you do... Never mind, he doesn't need to understand them that well, one-tenth is enough, any more would be bad."
Summer Pond:
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Are you sure this isn't an attack on me?
"Well, my senior brother is focused on the battles and his championship duties, and he is single-minded, which is also an advantage."
Xia Chi coughed lightly, trying to save face for his senior brother.
"Yes, that's a big advantage."
Sonia rolled her eyes slightly, her tone a mixture of resentment and amusement.
"Alright, I won't keep you any longer. Go back now, be careful on the road, and I'll contact you as soon as there's any progress!"
"Okay, don't stay up too late either."
Xia Chi smiled and nodded, then turned and stepped into the night.
After saying goodbye to Sonia, Xia Chi stood in the open space outside the research institute. Only when the evening breeze blew did he truly feel the hunger emanating from his body.
An afternoon of intense mental activity was quite taxing.
He looked around. The secluded research institute area was far from the main road, and there were hardly any Steelraven taxis or even pedestrians.
Shaking his head, Xia Chi took out a Poké Ball from his waist.
"Come out, Milton, we need you."
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A flash of red light appeared, and Millerton's slender, technologically advanced blue body emerged into the night, its electronic eyes gleaming eerily in the darkness.
It affectionately rubbed its head against Xia Chi's arm, making a pleasant, electronic-sounding purr in its throat.
"Let's go, Lao Mi."
Xia Chi straddled it, patted its cool, smooth shell, and said, "Same place as always, the breakwater. We still haven't decided on dinner."
Upon hearing that they were going to that seafood restaurant, Milton's electronic eyes seemed to light up a bit, its tail tip swayed happily, and it emitted a soft "hum," clearly still remembering yesterday's delicious meal.
Being able to carry Xia Chi across the lake and also having delicious food is double the happiness for it.
Just as Millerton slightly bent his limbs, preparing to exert force to take off.
"etc..."
Xia Chi suddenly remembered something, stopped Millerton's movement, and frowned. "Did I...forget something?"
Millerton turned his head in confusion, his electronic eyes flashing twice: "Hiss?"
What can you forget? What could be more important than eating?
It thought the trainer must be hallucinating from hunger.
Without a word, the blue light at the tail of the Millerton suddenly shone brightly, carrying Xia Chi, who was still trying to recall "what exactly he forgot," soaring into the sky, cutting through the night sky, and speeding towards the brightly lit center of Shuizhou Town.
One hour later.
Water boat arena, medical room.
The spacious medical room was lit with warm-toned lights, and the air was filled with a faint scent of disinfectant mixed with the fragrance of tree fruit, creating a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
Several Chansey eggs and one Lucky Egg are whispering to each other as they work and tidy up the equipment.
In the corner of the medical room, a huge figure was huddled with its back to the door.
Its broad back, covered in hard armor that would intimidate most elves, now inexplicably exuded a strong... resentment.
She looked as wronged as a 3,000-kilogram child.
The Chanseys nearby looked at it with pity, but dared not approach the dejected giant.
Just then, the door to the medical room was gently pushed open, and a figure walked in with slightly hurried footsteps.
"Bangilas!"
Xia Chi's voice rang out, carrying a clear sense of apology.
The huge figure trembled slightly, but did not turn around immediately.
Xia Chi walked quickly to it, his face beaming with a sincere smile. "I'm so sorry, I really didn't mean to forget you here. This afternoon, Dr. Sonia kept me occupied discussing a very important research topic, and we just lost track of time..."
He reached out and gently patted Bangiras's thick, cold forearm, his tone becoming increasingly sincere.
"Besides, you seem to be resting quite comfortably here, don't you?"
That's absolutely true. The medical resources at the Water Boat Arena are top-notch in Galar. Tyranitar received VIP care there all afternoon, and his stamina has long since recovered to its peak. Even his carapace is shinier than usual.
Bangilas slowly turned his head, his usually fierce eyes now conveying a sense of "Really? You're not lying to me?"
He looked at Xia Chi expectantly.
It sniffed the trainer's scent carefully. Hmm, there was no smell of other unfamiliar Pokémon or battles. It seemed the trainer had really gone to eat before remembering itself.
Although I still feel a little wronged, it seems... I can forgive it?
It let out a low growl.
Xia Chi laughed, "Are you not angry anymore? Come on, let me take you back to the hotel and treat you to an extra meal!"
Upon hearing "extra food," the last trace of resentment in Bangilas's eyes vanished completely, replaced by a familiar honesty and anticipation.
It nodded, its massive body stood up, and the entire medical room seemed to tremble.
After recalling the understanding Tyranitar to its Poké Ball, Xia Chi once again expressed his gratitude to the Chansey and Blissey on duty before leaving the Water Boat Arena and returning to his hotel.
Yui must have been awake for a while now. She's sitting on the sofa with Blaziken next to her, watching TV, looking quite relaxed.
Da Wang Yan curled up at the other end of the sofa and dozed off.
On the coffee table were a half-empty bottle of tree juice and several bags of snacks.
Seeing Xia Chi return, Youyi lazily raised her eyelids, waved her hand that wasn't holding the snacks at him, and drawled, "Oh, you're back, boss? Finished with your work?"
Xia Chi changed into slippers, walked to the single sofa next to her, sat down, and casually picked up the little guy who pounced on her, patting his head before looking at Youyi: "Have you had dinner yet?"
Yui stretched out a big yawn, her beautiful body curves clearly visible under her loungewear. Blaziken adjusted its position slightly behind her to make her more comfortable.
"If we wait for you to bring it to me, both I and Blaziken and Swellow will starve to death."
She glanced at Xia Chi playfully, "Don't worry, I'm taking good care of myself. I've already taken care of it. The food at the night market in Shuizhou Town is pretty good~"
Xia Chi smiled helplessly, sinking into the sofa and feeling the fatigue of a long day slowly dissipate.
He glanced at Yui and suggested, "Is this your first time in Galar? How about we explore Waterboat Town properly tomorrow?"
Although the scenery is less impressive in winter, this is still a famous port city and worth a visit.
Upon hearing this, Yui pouted and said, "I had nothing to do after waking up from my nap this afternoon, so I went out for a stroll. My assessment is—it's not as good as Shanghai."
Xia Chi glanced sideways. When did Yui, a Hoennian native, become a fan of the Hoennian Empire?
Yui countered, "I've already bought my plane ticket back to Donghuang for tomorrow afternoon. What about you, boss? Are you going to wait until you've pretty much wreaked havoc on the Galar region before you leave?"
Xia Chi glared at her, annoyed. "Can't you use some nicer words? What do you mean by 'huo huo'?"
He adjusted the position of the dog in his arms, looked at the night view of Shuizhou Town outside the window, and pondered, "I'm not sure about the time here, anyway... I'll stay in Shuizhou Town for now and see how things go."
He will definitely continue to monitor Sonia's Dynamax research and provide necessary support.
Master Ma Shide and his fellow disciple Dan Di will also need time to find traces of Cangxiang and Zangmarante.
The movements of Loz and the underground energy plant in Quan Guan City are of paramount importance to him, and he needs to keep a close watch on them.
Fortunately, the distance between Water Boat Town and Quan Guan City is not far, and it is quite convenient to travel back and forth by Milerton, so he can take care of important matters on both sides.
Yui shrugged, giving me a knowing look: "Fine, then I'll just keep an eye on the Galar region's news headlines from Qiming Island, okay?"
Her eyes were full of mischievous smiles.
Uniqlo has a lot of faith in its boss's ability to stir things up.
It would be strange if Xia Chi didn't cause some big news in the Galar region.
Summer Pond:
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Forget it, I'm too lazy to argue.
In any case, judging from the results, it seems that what Yui said wasn't entirely wrong.
The next day, Yui, along with Blaziken and Swellow, boarded the flight back to Donghuang on time.
As she said goodbye, she simply waved casually and said, "Good luck, boss, make it big!"
He then turned and walked into the boarding gate, leaving Xia Chi standing there, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
After Yui left, Xia Chi did not rest.
He rode Milton and flew over the vast wilderness between Waterboat Town and Quantum City for a detailed low-altitude patrol.
He had hoped to try his luck and witness firsthand signs of the "wild Pokémon Dynamaxing" event that Sonia had mentioned.
However, it is unclear whether it was due to his bad luck, or because Rose had strengthened its control over energy leakage as the plan entered a critical stage, or perhaps the occurrence of Dynamax events is inherently random.
Xia Chi circled and explored for nearly half a day, but apart from appreciating the somewhat desolate yet magnificent winter scenery of the Galar wilderness, he found nothing.
On the other hand, Sonia's side has been strangely quiet since we parted yesterday afternoon.
Xia Chi's phone, Rotom, received no messages or questions from her all day.
This is completely inconsistent with her personality, which is characterized by constant questions once she gets involved in research.
Xia Chi guessed that Sonia was probably so engrossed in her research that she had lost track of time.
Xia Chi was naturally happy to have some peace and quiet and didn't bother her.
However, instead of Sonia harassing them, someone else came knocking on their door.
It's Lulina.
More accurately, it was Lulina who sent the inquiry message on behalf of someone else.
Shortly after Xia Chi returned to his hotel room, his Rotom phone vibrated gently, displaying a message from Lulina: "Good afternoon, Teacher Xia Chi. Excuse me, but I'd like to ask how much longer you plan to stay in Water Boat Town?"
Xia Chi looked at the message, smiled, and replied with a joking question.
【What, is it that Guild Master Lulina doesn't welcome me staying in your Dihai anymore?】
The message was replied to almost instantly, clearly indicating that Lulina was using a communication device.
【Of course not. It's mainly because Kibana and Aya asked me privately to inquire if you'd be interested in visiting their town for a friendly sparring match.】
Xia Chi understood instantly.
It seems these two battle-obsessed fanatics want to fight, but since they don't have Xia Chi's personal contact information, they're asking Lu Lina to convey their intentions.
Xia Chi was not particularly interested in dojo challenges that were purely for sparring purposes; his core objective for this trip was not to challenge any dojos.
Just as he was about to type a polite refusal, his fingers froze in mid-air.
Chibana's dojo... isn't it in Punch City?
Punch City, the headquarters of the Marocmon Group, the location of the underground energy plant, and the core area of the Loz Project, is the sleeping land of Aeontana.
Why not go to the Chibana Gym for an open gym challenge and get a closer look?
Thinking of this, Xia Chishou changed his mind.
He quickly replied: "I see. Please tell Master Chibana that I will observe for two days and then head to Punch City to visit him after I have taken care of some matters in Bowboat Town."
Soon, Lulina's reply came.
Okay, I'll pass on the message. I'll be very happy to hear it. I look forward to Teacher Xia Chi's amazing performance in Punch City.
After ending the call, Xia Chi put down his phone, walked to the window, and looked northwest.
That is the industrial and energy heart of Galar, in the direction of Motogakure.
"Punch City, huh...?"
Xia Chi muttered to himself, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.
I'll go meet that so-called "strongest gym leader" and see how well Chairman Rose is preparing for the future.