Pokémon Showdown: Silver Peak

"Okay, Kuailong, it's time for us to leave here. Let's come back to see you later."

"Hold me" (Okay) Kuailong nodded hesitantly...

"Ding..." The system prompts echoed leisurely in Xiaozhi's mind. Congratulations to the host for completing the first series of tasks and meeting the prerequisites for the second series of tasks. Ding... Congratulations to the host for triggering the second series of missions "Millennium Gengar". The mission requirements: Conquer the Gengars in Sakuragi Research Institute. Mission reward: Gengar Super Evolution Stone.

After a long three-day journey, after countless twists and turns and going astray, Xiaozhi finally arrived at the famous Kuye City in the Kanto region. He sat on the back of the majestic dragon, his eyes reflected the magnificent scenery of the coastline gradually changing from hazy to clear, and the feeling of relief in his heart was as bright and warm as the morning sun shining through the dark clouds.

Originally, according to Kuailong's lightning-fast soaring speed, he could reach the bustling city of Dead Leaf City in half a day. However, at the most critical moment, Xiaozhi's seemingly innate road-crazy trait was as precise as a time bomb. attack. He drove Kuailong to fly freely in the blue sky, but like a child lost in a maze, he flew across the border of the Kanto region by mistake and broke into Guchen Town, a town with a long history and ancient charm in Fengyuan region. .

In the quaint Guchen Town, while savoring the local customs and customs, Xiaozhi reluctantly purchased a detailed map. After some twists and turns, he finally found the correct route to Dry Leaf City. He looked up at the map in his hand and vowed to himself that he must improve his sense of direction to avoid such an unexpected incident happening again.

"Come back, Kuailong..." Xiaozhi's voice echoed in the air. He jumped off the back of the mighty Kuailong and stepped firmly onto the land of the bustling city. He raised his head and stared at the majestic and spectacular big city in front of him, filled with endless shock and amazement. High-rise buildings sprung up from the ground like bamboo shoots after a rain, reaching into the sky. The neon flashing lights weaved a colorful picture, reflecting on his face full of longing.

"It is indeed a grand city famous in the Kanto region. This bustling atmosphere is indeed extraordinary..." Xiaozhi murmured to himself, his eyes showing deep admiration and yearning. He stared intently at the maglev train that shuttled on the aerial track. It was as fast as the wind and traveled thousands of miles in an instant, like a silver lightning streaking through the sky. The moment the train passed by, a breeze blew over his face, taking away a trace of nostalgia.

Xiaozhi couldn't help but feel ripples in his heart. He silently imagined in his heart that it would be great if his hometown, the quiet and simple Zhenxin Town, could be like this...

"Hey, Xiaozhi, what are you doing here!" Just as Xiaozhi was immersed in his boundless fantasy world, a sudden and familiar voice instantly brought him back to reality. The sound was like thunder in summer, awakening the boy who was immersed in his own little world.

Xiaozhi was stunned when he heard the sound, and then turned around. What he saw were two faces that he had never expected - one was Dr. Oak, who was profoundly intelligent and always smiling, and the other was gentle and approachable. , his mother Hanako who always works hard for him. The scene of them standing side by side, as if coming out of the depths of memory, filled Xiaozhi with a feeling of surprise and joy.

"Huh? Dr. Oak...and mother?" Xiaozhi blurted out slightly confused, his eyes wandering between the two, obviously very surprised by the scene in front of him.

"Why are you here?" Xiaozhi's eyes widened, showing a look of surprise. The scene he originally envisioned in his mind should be like this: Dr. Ohki should be appearing with Aunt Hanako in the place full of research atmosphere in Lampluchi. At least according to the established timeline and logical reasoning, they should not appear so early in the desert. Ye Shi was right, after all, this sudden change made him feel quite confused.

Dr. Ohki seemed to see through the doubts in Xiaozhi's mind, smiled slightly, and explained in a calm tone: "Oh, Xiaozhi, the thing is like this. I received news that one of my talented junior researchers is in Dead Leaf today. A new scientific research institute has been opened in the city, and the research direction is quite promising. As a senior, I naturally want to come over to visit and provide guidance. By the way, it is also to inspire the research spirit of the younger generation."

There was a trace of pride and expectation in his words, "And your mother, Ms. Hanako, she happened to have no special arrangements today. When she was walking on the street in her spare time, she accidentally saw me preparing to go out, so she suddenly had a whim. , I want to take this opportunity to come to Dry Leaf City to try my luck and see if I can meet you by chance. You see, this world is so wonderful, and encounters are so ingenious...

"Hi, Xiaozhi, did you not expect to meet me here? Are you surprised?" Hanako raised a sly smile at the corner of his mouth, and his eyes shone with anticipation, as if he was hiding some mysterious little secret.

Xiaozhi was stunned for a moment, then showed an expression of realization and slight surprise. He scratched his head, and the familiar energetic voice responded: "Yes, it is indeed a surprise. Doctor, what you mentioned before That junior researcher, I remember you said his name... was Sakuragi, right?"

Dr. Oki pushed up the glasses on the bridge of his nose. The eyes behind the lenses were meaningful, as if telling an old story, "Yes, it's Sakuragi, a very outstanding trainer and researcher. And, you may still remember , his daughter Xiaochun is the girl who has a close relationship with the Xiaomao we know well."

"Oh, so it's him." Xiaozhi nodded slightly, and the memory fragments in his mind gradually came together. When the system first released this task, he was confused about the name Sakuragi - logically speaking, the Sakuragi Research Institute should not be established until a few years later...

Thinking about it now, Xiaozhi's heart was filled with deep awe and thoughts about that mysterious system. He realized that being able to silently tamper with the timeline and avoid the extremely keen insight of Dialga, the divine beast that controls time, was obviously not an ability possessed by ordinary humans or elves, but it revealed the hidden meaning behind the system. of endless power and unfathomable wisdom.

"Okay, Xiaozhi, are you interested in going there to explore with us?" Dr. Oak's voice sounded like a bell, and with the same enthusiasm and expectation as before, he sent a sincere invitation to Xiaozhi. When Xiaozhi heard this proposal, his eyes immediately flashed with eagerness. He responded without hesitation: "Of course, no problem. I also happen to want to visit the Sakuragi Research Institute to explore those unknown secrets."

So, full of curiosity and expectation, Xiaozhi got into Dr. Oak's pickup truck and headed towards the Sakuragi Research Institute, which was full of magic and challenges. The scenery outside the car window recedes rapidly, as if time is going backwards.

In the bustling city center of Kuye City, like a bright pearl embedded in it, is a majestic and magnificent building. This building is not only majestic, but its unique Gothic spire and exquisite and complicated stone carving decorations make it as solemn and mysterious as a Western medieval church, attracting the attention of passers-by. It is not only a landmark building in the city, but also a unique landscape where history and modernity intertwine and Eastern and Western cultures blend.

"We have arrived at our destination, Xiaozhi." The vehicle driven by Dr. Omu stopped steadily on the side of the road. His slightly vicissitudes but full of wisdom voice sounded in this quiet city afternoon, reminding those who were intoxicated outside the window. Xiaozhi of the scenery.

"Oh, it turns out we're already here!" Xiaozhi came back from his reverie, with a hint of perfunctoryness in his tone that had not faded away. As he spoke, he opened the door and got out of the car neatly. His eyes flashed with curiosity and expectation, as if there were endless adventures and challenges hidden behind the building in front of him.

"Huh? What are you looking for, Xiaozhi?" Hanako, a meticulous mother, noticed that Xiaozhi started to look around after getting out of the car, and couldn't help asking with concern.

"Ah, I'm looking for Xiaochun..." Xiaozhi's voice was filled with anxiety and confusion. He looked around, trying to catch that familiar figure. When Hanako's mother heard the sound, she immediately put away her usual amiable smile, put on a serious expression, looked at Xiaozhi with wide eyes, and said as if she had gained insight into something: "What (???.???) ????, this can’t be done, the relationship between Xiaochun and Xiaomao is very good, don’t have any other ideas!”

After hearing this, Xiaozhi scratched his head helplessly, with an innocent look in his eyes, and explained to Hanako: "Oh, mom, where did you want to go? I didn't mean that at all, I just wanted to ask Xiaochun to help me. Just a favor." He said while waving his hands to indicate that he had no other intention.

"Oh, when it comes to Xiao Chun, a lively and lovely girl, from the moment Xiao Mao, a young boy full of exploratory spirit, passed through Kuye City, she harbored longing for the unknown world and determination to take risks without hesitation. Join Xiaomao's team and embark on a journey to the vast world of Pokémon together!" Dr. Omu described to Xiaozhi with great joy, and his eyes showed a trace of the elders' joy and pride in the growth of their younger generations.

When Xiaozhi heard this, his confused eyes suddenly lit up, and he suddenly became enlightened as if the clouds were clearing and the sun appeared: "Oh, so that's it! No wonder I can't find her no matter how hard I look, it turns out that Xiaochun has already set off to pursue her travel dream. !” He patted his head, looking like he suddenly understood.

"Okay, now that Sakuragi and the others have walked out of the research institute, we should really seize the opportunity and step into it without being rude." Dr. Kodaki said with a smile. Xiaozhi glanced subtly at Dr. Ohmu, who was still sitting calmly in the car, and couldn't help but feel a hint of ridicule in his heart, "Really, it's obviously you who has been staying in the car and refused to get off, and you still made it sound like It’s like I don’t respect people enough.”

The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the vehicle that Dr. Oki is riding in, reflecting a golden color, forming an interesting contrast with Dr. Oki's leisurely and contented expression in the car. Although Xiaozhi felt guilty, he still nodded calmly on the surface and responded with a hint of helplessness: "Okay→_→, let's go. After all, we can't live up to Researcher Sakuragi's warm invitation and careful preparation. .”

At the same time, in the spacious and mysterious backyard of Sakuragi Research Institute, a breeze blew through, and a purple figure slowly floated out from the shadows...