"And the way you're saying that makes it sound like I abuse you all on a daily basis."
Chen Shi curled his lips and shot Dragapult an annoyed look.
Dragapult was in the middle of taking out Metagross's metal ore when it heard that.
It immediately exploded.
"Baruuya!!"
(How is this not abuse?!)
"Oh?"
"How so?"
"Baruuya~"
(What kind of Pokémon has to help its Trainer prepare food for all the other teammates?)
"You do."
Dragapult: "...."
Leaning comfortably against the sofa, Chen Shi replied lazily,
"Alright, stop complaining."
"I think we're still too weak."
"This time, I'm planning to visit the Kanto Region and have my teacher's Dragonite properly train all of you."
"What do you think?"
The moment those words left his mouth, Dragapult showed little reaction.
But Metagross and Charizard instantly lit up.
"Roar!"
"Meta!"
When it came to becoming stronger, those two possessed a level of determination that bordered on obsession.
As for Florges, Swampert, and the others—
They had no objections at all.
Wherever Chen Shi went, they would follow.
"Shi'er, where is the Kanto Region?"
Jirachi blinked curiously.
"The Kanto Region?"
Chen Shi thought for a moment before answering.
"Kanto is next to Hoenn."
"It's quite far from Kalos, though."
"Ohhh~~"
"Then we're going to Kanto?"
Jirachi asked again.
"Yep."
Chen Shi nodded.
After leaving Kalos, he planned to stay at Professor Oak's place for a while.
Professor Oak's Pokémon could help Dragapult and the others undergo some serious training.
He still had plenty of resources he hadn't had time to use.
For example—
The Secret Realm Core Fragment he had obtained for Dragapult still hadn't been properly absorbed.
Thinking of this, Chen Shi immediately made up his mind.
Tomorrow, he would check whether Diantha and Professor Sycamore still needed anything from him.
If not—
He would leave as soon as possible.
"Lord Chen Shi."
"Is this for me?"
Diancie held up the Energy Cube Dragapult had handed her and looked confused.
Chen Shi turned around and glanced over.
Only then did he realize Dragapult had accidentally given Diancie Florges's Fairy-type Energy Cubes.
"That's right."
"They're for you."
"Although they might not perfectly suit your tastes."
"I'll make a custom batch for you later."
Diancie lowered her head and examined the pink Energy Cube.
Then she carefully took a small bite.
The next second—
Her eyes narrowed with delight.
"Lord Chen Shi!"
"This is delicious!"
"I've never eaten anything this good before!"
"If you like it, then eat more."
"Don't be shy."
"If you run out, I'll make more."
Chen Shi smiled.
"Mhm~"
Diancie nodded softly.
Then she continued eating one small bite at a time.
Every movement was graceful and elegant.
Soon afterward, Jirachi, Victini, and the other Mythical Pokémon also joined the meal.
Watching everyone enjoying themselves together, Chen Shi couldn't help smiling.
"If things could stay like this forever..."
"That would be nice."
"......"
The next morning—
Golden sunlight gently illuminated the world.
After a quick wash, Chen Shi immediately went to find Cynthia and Steven.
The moment he found them, he got straight to the point.
"I'm planning to visit the Kanto Region."
Steven immediately slapped him on the shoulder.
"Old Chen."
"I'm sticking with you."
"Seriously."
"We've only been in Kalos for two days."
"The things we've experienced here are more exciting than everything I've gone through in the past year."
Cynthia smiled softly.
"Perfect."
"I've been wanting to visit Professor Oak as well."
"I'll come with you."
Chen Shi shrugged.
"Suit yourselves."
"The more people, the livelier it is."
"But before that, we should visit Professor Sycamore's laboratory."
"We should at least tell him we're leaving."
Neither of them objected.
After packing their belongings, the three immediately headed toward Professor Sycamore's laboratory.
When they arrived, they happened to run into Diantha leaving the building.
"Oh?"
"You're here so early?"
Diantha looked surprised.
"I was actually about to go look for you."
Chen Shi smiled.
"Yeah."
"But we're here to say goodbye."
"We're planning to leave."
"You're leaving?"
Diantha blinked in surprise.
They had only been in Kalos for two days.
Why leave so soon?
"That's right."
"We're heading to Kanto."
"To visit my teacher."
"I see..."
Diantha thought for a moment before speaking.
"Professor Sycamore actually asked me to find you this morning."
"He seemed to have something important he wanted to discuss."
Chen Shi nodded.
"Then let's go inside."
"Alright."
Without wasting any time, Diantha led them into the laboratory.
Inside, they quickly found Professor Sycamore busily working at his computer.
"Professor."
"Chen Shi and the others are here."
Diantha leaned over and quietly informed him.
Sycamore froze briefly before spinning around.
"So fast!"
He hurried over excitedly.
"Um..."
"I heard you encountered the Kalos Legendary Trio yesterday?"
Chen Shi already knew what he wanted to ask.
"Yes."
"We did."
"Are you asking about the three Legendary Pokémon?"
"Exactly!"
Sycamore nodded enthusiastically.
"You know how it is."
"The legends of the Kalos Trio have been passed down throughout Kalos for generations."
"But we've never had enough evidence to truly prove they existed."
"Only after what happened in the Winding Woods yesterday, along with the information Diantha brought back, were we finally able to confirm they are real."
"Diantha told me you're very knowledgeable about them."
"Could you explain a little?"
"Please!"
His tone became unusually serious.
Chen Shi waved dismissively.
"That's no big deal."
"I can tell you."
"Great!"
Sycamore immediately pulled out a notebook.
He deliberately flipped to a blank page and tightly gripped a pen.
He looked exactly like an elementary school student preparing to take notes.
The corner of Chen Shi's mouth twitched.
After organizing his thoughts, he began:
"Actually, the Kalos Trio are rather unique existences."
"They can also be referred to as the Z Pokémon, the Y Pokémon, and the X Pokémon."
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