Chapter 23: Receiving Counsel
Before the video call, Ash looked at the young man in the government suit in front of him who was holding a white document bag and sitting solemnly in front of the phone.
"Hello, Prosecutor Mr. Ash, I'm Pokémon Alliance Mission Handover No. 07, and I am currently one of the handovers in charge of tasks related to you, just call me No. 07."
He didn't seem surprised by Ash, who had already become a prosecutor at a very young age, and just nodded
"Hello, No. 07, I'm Ash, is there anything looking for me?"
Ash, who was still wondering who was calling him, had a somewhat casual attitude, and immediately corrected a lot. Dr. Oki has explained before that since he has become a prosecutor and enjoys the salary of the alliance, he also has to obey the command of the alliance many times.
Although it is voluntary to accept the assignment, as the Doctor said, the position should be done to the best of his ability, and since he has received funding from the Alliance, he must always do something for the Alliance.
"That's right, yesterday, an Interpol asked us for help. And the local picketers in the gold market don't seem to be able to meet the task needs of the criminal policeman, so the picket department asks for help from our inspection bureau, if you have time, don't you mind coming to the branch of the alliance inspection bureau in the gold market? ”
"I know you're new to the Inspectorate, so if you're willing to take part in this operation, we'll arrange a mentor for you."
“... Uh, I'm sorry, this is the first time I've received a call from you, and to be honest, I'm still a little confused, um, what is that mission going to do? ”
Ash asked a little embarrassed.
"Catch an international criminal. In my opinion, I don't really recommend that you accept this task. ”
"Because this mission will be dangerous, I still suggest that you do a few more rookie missions in the Inspectorate. This time, it's because the incident is urgent, so I want to ask for you. If you don't want to, it doesn't matter. ”
Number 07 looked a little anxious, although he couldn't see it on his face. Ash thought about it, but still leaked an apologetic look, and followed No. 07's kind advice.
"Is that so..."
Ash finally refused.
"Thank you very much for the suggestion, in that case, then, I won't go..."
"Is that so? Okay, I think we'll get to know each other for a long time after that. Since you don't want to participate, then I'm going to get on with my work, goodbye. ”
"Goodbye."
Ash waved his hand and hung up the phone.
At this time, Xiaoxia and Xiaogang just walked down from the staircase, and saw Ash sitting in the corner of the staircase on the phone, so they asked casually:
"Who called you?"
“... Nothing, just a careless guy who made the wrong call. ”
Ash replied with a roll of his eyes.
“... Hey, I said you can't make a more credible excuse even if you don't want me to know? ”
Xiao Xia, who almost slipped down the stairs, scolded angrily, looking like she was going to jump directly from the stairs and beat Xiao Zhi with a random beating, so frightened that Xiao Gang hurriedly grabbed her, which avoided the tragedy of justice from heaven and Xiao Zhi's blood splashed on the spot.
"Life is so good, but you're so grumpy, okay?"
Seeing that Xiaoxia seemed to have light tendons on her arms, Ash finally wisely stopped her death here, and stopped her mouth quite reluctantly.
"So, are you going to challenge the Golden Gym today?"
"Of course. Although I haven't fought a rare superpower Pokémon yet... However, as long as you meet the owner's requirements in terms of temporary performance, it would be great, wouldn't it? That's the meaning of the Pokémon Gym, isn't it? ”
Ash said with a slight ease.
"Anyway... I'm just going to give it a try. Pokémon with superpowers have always been rare to see.,I finally came to the only super-powered gym in Kanto.,Even if you fail for the first time, it doesn't matter, right? ”
"Actually, you didn't plan to hit the Golden Dojo at once, but just wanted to try it?"
"That's right."
He laughed and scratched his head.
"The battle rules of the Golden Gym are 1v1, and the Pokémon used by the Gym Owner at any time is the Super Pokémon Hudi, although there is multiple evidence that the Gym Master Nazi has other Super Pokémon, such as Solip, but it will not be used in the official Gym Tournament."
"Although Nazi, a gym trainer, has superpowers that are difficult for ordinary humans to have, she will not use them in battle, and she will only use superpowers to assist in combat when a trainer who can give pressure appears."
"It will stop with the combat strength of the trainer, and the trainer who is unexpectedly very good-tempered."
That's exactly what the guide says. But Xiao Gang shook his head gently.
"Although on the ship, you relied on your own command to let the little fire dragon win a few games, but after all, this is a gym competition, is it a little too cruel for the little fire dragon who has only been born for a few days?"
"The little fire dragon is not a tool you use to fight, Ash."
"Of course I do. Besides, I've always treated them as my companions, and I've never used them as tools of battle. ”
Ash shrugged slightly.
"But as a Pokémon trainer, you can't ignore the elf's own thoughts just because of your own thoughts, can you? I know what you're worried about, but I'm going to try to command this battle in the most conservative way possible. ”
“...”
Xiaoxia and Xiaogang looked at each other.
"The little fire dragon is very aggressive, and he loves to fight. Since it loves to fight, why do I have to stop it from fighting? It's not a quiet little thing. ”
Looking at the Poké Ball in his hand, it seems that he can feel the burning enthusiasm coming from the ball and the desire for battle.
It's really aggressive.
"But he is only in the state of infancy, and there is a high probability that the battle will leave sequelae..."
"It's okay, and me."
Ash said quite confidently:
"Remember my strength? I still can't compare it to the powerful Pokémon, but if it's just a point-and-click battle, I think I can still handle it. As a partner, shouldn't you help them bravely pursue what they want to pursue, and help them along the way to protect them? ”
He patted his chest.
"Besides, isn't it your responsibility as a trainer to protect your Pokémon so that they can be nurtured and cared for to the fullest extent in their lives and travels? If you can't protect your own Pokémon, what kind of trainer should you be. ”
Xiaoxia pursed her lips.
"I agree with the second half of what you said, but where did the first half of the sentence come from... Don't just say things that seem to be taken for granted. ”
"I really can't help you."
Xiao Gang sighed.
"Let's go with you, the supplies that should be purchased have been almost purchased in Withered Leaf City last time, even if you set off for a trip immediately, there is no problem."