Not Being a Trainer This Time

After enjoying the Pokemon feast prepared by Ben Grey, Zapdos and Latias started their journey to the Paldea Region.

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The next afternoon, Naoki was pouring black tea into Sinistea and Polteageist when he suddenly received a phone call.

Sinistea and Polteageist, drenched in black tea and absolutely delighted, lifted their heads only to see Naoki putting down the tea and going to answer the call.

A stranger’s number appeared on the screen.

Naoki was quite surprised. Who could be calling?

He pressed connect, and the next second, Nemona’s face popped up on the screen.

”Hey there, Mr. Naoki, remember me? I’m Nemona!” Nemona’s face was adorned with a bright smile.

”Of course I remember.” Naoki replied with a smile.

Nikar, behind her, looked helpless: ”Nemona, move aside a bit, let me talk to Naoki!”

”Alright, Mr. Naoki, I’m going to your ranch for a challenge soon, so make sure you’re ready before I get there!” Nemona said enthusiastically and then stepped aside.

Nikar finally had the chance to speak with Naoki.

He looked quite helpless: ”That girl Nemona, as soon as she heard I was reaching out to you, she rushed over immediately, just like a Mankey.”

Hearing that description, Naoki couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

From a distance, Nemona’s voice came: ”Hey, hey! Dad, I heard that!”

Nikar coughed twice, quickly changing the topic: ”So, the reason I’m reaching out is about the Rotom Phone.”

Rotom Phone? Naoki’s interest was piqued: ”With your technology, can you develop such a device?”

Nikar shook his head: ”At the moment, no, there’s a crucial technology missing.”

Naoki felt a bit disappointed; these technologies should be the ones later researched by Clemont, right?

Seeing his expression, Nikar smiled and said: ”But don’t worry, I’ve already gathered all our company’s top engineers to study this technology, I’m confident progress will be made soon. We plan to make the Rotom Phone our company’s main focus.”

Naoki nodded, outside of trusting the engineers, there wasn’t much else he could do: ”In that case, I wish you all the best!”

”Thanks for the kind wishes.” Nikar smiled and nodded: ”As soon as there’s progress in this research, I’ll let you know right away.”

”Okay.” Naoki nodded.

The two then hung up the call.

Naoki returned to the sofa to lie down and watch TV with Calyrex.

It seems it’ll be a long time before he can play with a smartphone!

Oh well, he’s not in a hurry anyway.

Naoki calmed down and began thinking about when to set out to Casseroya Lake to find Tropius to bring back to the ranch.

And just then, a familiar cry suddenly came from outside.

It’s Zapdos!

Naoki was a bit surprised but quickly calmed down.

By the timeframe, the Heroic Expedition Team should be sending postcards back to the ranch.

Last time, they invited Farfetch’d to the ranch. Wonder what kind of Pokemon they’ll invite this time.

With that thought, Naoki, full of anticipation, got up from the sofa and stepped outside.

As he looked closely at the figure following beside Zapdos, his face immediately turned to one of astonishment.

A streamlined body, wings like a jet plane...

Could that Pokemon be Latias?!