I, the Pokémon Master, now resign

Seeing Zhenzhu with a dejected expression, Bai Chen couldn't help having such thoughts, but when he thought about his current identity, he finally shook his head.

A person who has already retired is indeed not qualified to ask about these matters. It will appear that he is too casual to intervene in the internal affairs of the alliance.

but......

Even so, Bai Chen really didn't think that Adek would let the investigation team be so slack. Even though Adek was a well-known champion who loves to fish, he would always show the stability of an elder when it comes to key issues On the one hand, especially when it comes to safety issues, he should not be so casual and perfunctory.

Up to this point, Bai Chen couldn't come to any conclusions, after much deliberation, he could only conclude that Adek hadn't heard Zhenmu's request.

But when it comes to this, there is one most important thing that has not been resolved, and that is——

"The people who coveted Mengmeng's power back then were members of the alliance, right? But the employee of the alliance who was buried in the explosion does not seem to be a high-level person, and after the matter was settled on the surface, so the news was blocked, right? In this way, if you say that there are still people following you, trying to find Meng Mengxi, isn't that just saying..."

"!? No, no... That... That's not what I meant!"

Makoto's expression suddenly became anxious.

The meaning of Bai Chen's words couldn't be more obvious. The one who was sent as a "representative" to instill the idea of ​​desire in Meng Mengxie was just a puppet. Now that all news is blocked, it can still be so accurate Only the top management of the alliance can do a thorough follow-up and investigation of the real mushroom.

"Is there anyone hiding behind..."

Although Zhenzhu tried his best to deny it, Bai Chen's guess is definitely the most reasonable at the moment, and Ma Li also nodded her head in agreement.

"Although I know you are afraid, this may be the case. It is not uncommon for high-level executives to have ghosts, especially when the villain organization was cleaned up, a lot of ghosts were dug out. Many of them are high-level personnel. It is not surprising that there are still many remnants, or guys who have fallen into the quagmire by themselves."

Speaking of this, even Bai Chen felt a little speechless.

Why is his luck so good that he encountered two such incidents within a short period of time?

The hunter organization in the Sinnoh area also has a high-level insider in the alliance to respond internally, and now there is an insider in the top level of the United Alliance who wants to snatch Mengmengeclipse's power with desire.

If he hadn't already retreated to the back line, according to Bai Chen's temperament before, he would definitely conduct another raid within the alliance, even if he offended the interests of many parties, it doesn't matter. People can't threaten themselves.

"In short, if things are really as you said, then my guess is probably correct." Bai Chen said: "If the person who followed you is really the mastermind behind the explosion, I'm afraid I will The other party has already known about looking for you."

"Then!? If that's the case, then..."

Of course, Zhenzhu understands the seriousness of the current problem. People in the alliance know Bai Chen's identity. If the person hiding in the dark is really a high-level official of the alliance, I am afraid that he will not dare to show up after seeing Bai Chen. It becomes almost impossible to completely eradicate the other party.

Even if Bai Chen can protect himself in the near future, can he always protect himself?

Obviously it is impossible.

The anticipation in his eyes just a moment ago has been reduced to nothing now, and Zhenyu's emotional changes today are really complicated.

From lost to hopeful to shocked to lost as always.

Looking at Zhenzhu's expression, Bai Chen really couldn't think of a good way for a while, the other party was hiding in the dark, unless he showed himself, otherwise...

"or......"

Bai Chen frowned and thought for a while, then tentatively gave his own suggestion.

"You take Mengmengeclipse back first, and I will contact the alliance."

"Is it really possible?"

Makoto asked in surprise.

Judging from Bai Chen's previous performance, he has indeed completely withdrawn from the work of the alliance as rumored, and it seems that he originally wanted to rely on his own strength to help her solve the problem, but now he says to help Get in touch with the league.

I thought that the person who reached the peak of the trainer at such a young age would be an eccentric and moody person, but after a formal exchange with Bai Chen today, Zhenzhu realized that he had preconceived it.

In reality, Bai Chen is a person with a gentle personality, who is willing to let go of his airs and communicate with others, and is willing to go against his own wishes just because of a small promise. What a great person this is!

Makoto covered his eyes to prevent tears from overflowing.

Bai Chen on the other side became strange again when he saw the appearance of Zhenzhu, and he didn't care as much as before.

During this short exchange, Bai Chen probably also knew that the other party was a moody person. Although the emotional changes of Zhenmu were understandable, but his preconceptions about the image of the researcher made Bai Chen instinctively classify Zhenmu as a weirdo. in ranks.

And compared to these, Bai Chen is now more worried about what to say when he talks to Adek next.

"Teacher Bai Chen, you look very tired..."

After getting Zhenzhu's consent, Bai Chen came to her phone, but Bai Chen had stretched out his hand several times, but every time he touched the phone, he would hesitate again.

"It's just tired..." Bai Chen smiled wryly, "Actually...Mr. Adek can be regarded as...my teacher, right? Back then I was supposed to challenge the Hezhong League, but in the I met him and fought him before then."

"Are you still a rookie trainer?" Mary asked in shock.

Compared with a 100-game winning streak, Mali still feels that it is more impactful to fight against the champion in the first year of her debut.

"During that battle...you..."

Mary's expression was a bit tangled, and she didn't even finish asking the question.

In fact, not only her, but even Bai Chen knew where the contradiction in this sentence was.

A guy who looks invincible, in the first year of his debut, he played against the champion, so will he win or lose?

If ordinary people were to answer, this kind of question would be very simple in principle. You don’t even need to think about it, the champion will win. No matter how talented or evil a person is, without the accumulation of experience, do you want to defeat the champion?

Go back and practice again.

So this idea itself is not contradictory, but the contradiction is that the person who asked the question was Ma Li, and it was precisely because Ma Li had a strong sense of trust in Bai Chen that she became confused on this question .

......

266 The Unified Champion Who Lives Leisurely

"What are you thinking? It's not bad for a rookie to go through three rounds with the regional champion. Do you really think I can win?"

Bai Chen rubbed Ma Li's head, causing the other party to moan in dissatisfaction.

"That's why I often tell you that, although there are shortcuts in this world, it doesn't mean that you can fly to the sky, the road still needs to be walked steadily step by step."

Bai Chen smiled.

"understood."

Ma Li escaped from Bai Chen's rubbing, patted her head and straightened her messy hair.

Ma Li's small actions calmed Bai Chen's impetuous heart a lot, but in retrospect, he still had to do what he should do.

Looking at the phone in front of him, Bai Chen finally sighed, picked it up, and dialed a series of familiar numbers.

......

"Ah~ so boring...why isn't life fun...why doesn't that guy act..."

On a balcony somewhere, a middle-aged man with flaming red hair like a lion's mane was lying on a bench, covering his face with a newspaper, and was still howling.

If someone from the Heshu district came here, they would probably call out his name the moment they saw this man.

That's right, the man is the current champion of the Hezhong region - Adek.

Although Adek is always dubbed a casual champion, in fact he also has countless fans in the Hezhong area. Trainers adore him.

However, Adek himself felt a little tired, and always wanted to retire from the position of champion, but this wish has never been realized.

Say why?

Recently, the trainers in the Hezhong area are too weak!

Just like last year's league conference, if the champion of the Hezhong region was placed in the Sinnoh region, it would probably be at the level of the top eight.

The huge gap in strength, the lack of potential, and even the weak sense of responsibility, all of these made Adek have no choice but to continue to be the champion.

But it was precisely because he wanted to retire a long time ago, and now he stayed in the job only out of necessity, that Adek became more and more decadent like he is now.

The situation of Adek is not to mention the official of the United League, even many newcomer trainers already know about it, but after all, he is not young, and has an easy-going personality, and he will still put on the posture of a veteran champion in front of major events. Everyone didn't care about this. Who made the whole group not more suitable than Adek to become the champion?

However, there has always been such a rumor in the folks. It is said that Adek found a successor nine years ago and spared no effort to train him to grow up. But in the end, I don’t know what happened. Adek It seems that from a certain day, he returned to a person's life again, and no one saw the young trainer who had been with him all the time.

Basking in the morning sun, the chill when he got up early has been almost dispelled. The orange sunlight shone on Adek's side face, and his sober body was dispelled along with the cold. consciousness.

"Oh, really... I didn't expect such a small matter to take so long, so let's just forget about it~ let's go back to sleep again~~ha~~~"

The sound of yawning disturbed the newspaper covering Adek's face, and suddenly a breeze blew, and the newspaper also ran to the other side of the balcony with the wind.

Adek, who was hit by sleepiness, just glanced at it with his eyes. When he thought that the distance was too far, he couldn't walk through it at all, then turned over, turned his back to the sun, and yawned again.

"Ha~~ good night... sleep again... don't know see you in a few hours..."

He didn't know who he was saying hello to, but after hearing Adek's words, he began to droop his head, closed his eyes and was about to fall asleep, but at this moment...

"Ding--!!"

Without any emotion, the hateful voice of the phone rang suddenly.

One second before, he had already half-stepped into sleep, and the next second the piercing ringtone completely destroyed him. Adek's eyes widened suddenly, and he took the phone from his pocket with a black line all over his face. come out.

"Damn it! Who the hell is it?! I just want to have a good night's sleep! Why do you have to choose such a coincidental time to call me if you don't come sooner or later! Really!"

Adek complained to the mobile phone like this. He thought it was a call from the League, but when he saw the caller's number, his aura suddenly dropped.

"Ok?"

Adek frowned, and found that something seemed wrong.

Although the actual number on my mobile phone is not marked, why does it look so familiar?Where did I see it...

"what!?"

Adek suddenly realized, and suddenly remembered whose number this number belonged to.

"Isn't this...really, real? Strange...why did she call me? Or why did she know my number? Is there an acquaintance in the league? Tsk, that's not right, if there is an acquaintance It won't be delayed until now..."

Adek said to himself with some puzzlement.

But no matter what the other party's purpose is, how did he know his phone number, it seems that now is not the time to pretend to be dead.

Since the call was not from the Alliance, Adek naturally couldn't answer the call with such a casual attitude. After clearing his throat with a few coughs, Adek finally pressed the answer button.

"I'm Adek, what can you do with me?"

The moment he got on the phone, Adek directly asked the question he wanted to ask the most without any hesitation.

Because this number can definitely be regarded as a secret of the alliance, the other party who can make this call should also know its importance, and his seemingly abrupt question becomes much more reasonable under the cover of this background.

"..." The call was connected, but the other party fell into a long silence, as if the call was not from the other party, but by himself.

Did you say something wrong?

Adek scratched his chin, a little confused.

I changed my mind, maybe the other party is someone who is easily nervous and shy?If that's the case, it's better not to be so formal.

Adek drew up this idea in his mind, and then re-introduced himself:

"My name is Adek, and I am the strongest in the Hezhong area! Please tell us your wishes!"

.......

267 Boring debate between former master and current champion?

"My name is Adek, and I am the strongest in the Hezhong area! Please tell us your wishes!"

"......"

There was another inexplicable silence. Even Adek, who had experienced many battles and dealt with countless people, felt a little embarrassed now. Just when he didn't know how to continue the topic, the person on the other side of the phone Finally made a sound.

"Ugh......"

It was a long sigh, which seemed to contain a little helplessness and aftertaste.

Um?wrong?

Adek frowned again.

Although it was just a sigh, it was obviously a male voice coming from the opposite side, but this number is indeed real, right?

To be sure, Adek checked it again, and it should be the same number as he remembered.

And what about this sigh?It always feels a little familiar, or...

A little owed!

"I'm relieved to hear that you are still in good spirits, Mr. Adek."

"!?" Adek felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and his whole body went numb in an instant.

He is familiar with this voice, no...very familiar!This guy on the other end of the phone, no... no...

"Aren't you Bai Chen!? Why are you calling suddenly now!?"