Chapter 1460

While the Super Z Team was suppressing the troublemakers at Oure Academy.

Native continent.

N's convoy was passing through a habitat of wild Flareon.

As is well known, the vast majority of wild populations now scattered across various regions basically originate from Pokémon Paradise.

This is due to their post-migration development.

N knows every Pokémon that once lived in Pokémon Paradise, so this herd of Flareon is naturally no exception; and naturally, Pokémon also remember those who treated them well.

"Hiri ritsu——"

Almost the moment he appeared, the leading, most majestic Flareon charged forward, at first glance seeming intent on overturning the vehicle everyone was riding in.

But the members of the New Plasma Team had long been accustomed to such scenes; not a single one panicked, even though they could already feel the intense heat from the hooves trampling flames sweeping toward them.

"Hiri ritsu!"

The Flareon came to an abrupt stop as it drew near, pressing its large head affectionately against N's cheek.

N warmly stroked its short-furred neck, "Yeah, I've also been missing you all."

The leader's unusual behavior caused the other Flareon and Ponyta to gather around; those who remembered N quickly approached, while those who didn't know him stayed behind, faces full of curiosity.

Who is this?

Seems like they don't recognize him?

Until Baimu got out of the vehicle, they began licking their lips and gathered around in response.

Without a doubt, the horses had generally been fed by him, the feed boy, one or two of them all being familiar steeds.

In fact, Baimu also had a thorough grasp of the distribution of wild Pokémon across the Oure region; initially, Queen Leiguanwang and the Phoenix King's guards had assisted the wild Pokémon in their migration, noted their habitats, and compiled them into a ledger.

And since the division, whenever Baimu visits Pokémon Paradise and passes these habitats, he provides them with food.

"Newborn!"

N looked at the Ponyta surrounding Baimu, his expression extremely pleased.

Just like a farmer who, after working away for a year, finds his field filled with golden wheat stalks, his inner joy is beyond compare.

What he worries about most is that wild Pokémon cannot normally reproduce and survive in Oure; now seeing the newborns, he has completely let go of that concern.

Similar situations kept occurring on the way to the paradise; N gazed at the beautiful scenery outside the window, and his mood gradually soared with the breeze blowing toward him.

"How wonderful."

N sighed in such a way.

Baimu was also very happy that N could enjoy the current Oure, after all, he who led all this was equally satisfied.

Soon, the convoy passed the derelict Libra Ship, which was no longer what it once was, went through the former Gateway Canyon, and officially arrived at Pokémon Paradise.

Here, compared to last year, there hasn't been much change; everywhere are scenes familiar to N and his two sisters.

"Even the scent of the air..."

N took a deep breath, his face filled with nostalgia.

Babena and Horena were searching for Mewtwo's traces, thinking the new tenants of this manor would come out to greet them; unfortunately, they did not.

Mewtwo has always been accustomed to waiting by the stump; even back on New Island, it had cultivated this habit.

N paid no mind and headed straight for the manor.

Of course.

He only brought his two sisters.

The other members of the New Plasma Team were assigned to various parts of Pokémon Paradise, responsible for re-familiarizing themselves with those wild Pokémon, then conducting health checks, recording vital signs, and other necessary tasks.

Baimu also hadn't visited Pokémon Paradise for a while, following behind the three as he observed everywhere.

Manor gate.

Numerous wild Pokémon crowded together in a cluster, anxiously waiting.

— Exactly the group that first moved into the manor after N left Pokémon Paradise; they actually share deep feelings with N, coming to the manor not only with the idea of occupying territory, but also wanting to help him guard this place.

Aside from them, there are also some timid beings.

These are individuals assisted by Mewtwo, gathered into Pokémon Paradise; their number is not small, after all, Mewtwo has been in Oure for over half a year.

And after N responded to the enthusiasm of his old friends, in the spacious reception hall, he saw Mewtwo, elegant and composed like a human noble.

"First meeting, the true master of this house, I am Mewtwo."

Mewtwo stared directly at N, his expression quickly turning strange: "You……are you human?"

N paid no heed to this nearly offensive remark, smiling: "A genuine human, though I truly wish I could become a Pokémon, in fact I am indeed human."

Mewtwo: "……"

It silently observed N for a long time before shaking its head: "I suppose I understand why you and Baimu are friends—you two are basically no different."

At least in Mewtwo's view, the "difference" between N and Baimu is not great.

Upon hearing this, the two exchanged a glance.

But neither felt strange.

They had long known each other's uniqueness, and precisely because of this uniqueness, they had formed an extraordinary friendship.

N rarely trusts someone this much.

In his view, Baimu's "purity" even surpasses that of his two sisters.

That is why N is willing to entrust Pokémon Paradise to him, willing to let the younger generation of the New Plasma Team come to Oure Academy to study.

In fact, all of N's decisions regarding Baimu have proven correct.

After mutual introductions.

Over the next two hours, Mewtwo and N chatted extensively about the treatment of wild Pokémon, and how to balance the relationship between humans, Pokémon, and nature.

Baimu initially listened with great interest, but as he listened further, he increasingly felt these two had "unrepentant thief hearts," harboring a plan to destroy all humanity.

Of course, they were just saying it casually.

Human society still has existences worth cherishing like Baimu and Xiaozhi; even if they possessed the ability to destroy humanity, they wouldn't do it.

In short, Mewtwo's impression of N was good; it felt he was the third human worth trusting, after Xiaozhi and Baimu...

Perhaps?

In Mewtwo's view, N's inhuman aspects manifested mainly on the spiritual level, as if a Pokemon's soul had been stuffed into a human body.

N, in turn, was very happy that Mewtwo was a Pokemon with both ability and shared ideals.

Both sides exchanged contact information, so that in future rescues they could draw on each other's strength.

Between people are isolated islands; communication becomes a reliable bridge.

After the talks ended, N went around Pokemon Paradise to meet old friends; Baimu didn't follow, instead privately asking Mewtwo if it knew Mew's whereabouts.

"What are you looking for it for?"

"Bored out of my mind."

Baimu's answer left Mewtwo speechless; the key was it could tell this person wasn't lying or brushing it off.

"Humans are always like this, not knowing how to cherish hard-won life."

Mewtwo couldn't reproach directly, so it could only make a sarcastic remark in a roundabout way.

Baimu simply pretended not to hear.

Suddenly.

The Porygon Phone vibrated once.

It flew out and said: "An Xier is looking for you."

"Who's looking for me?"

Baimu turned his head to look.

The Porygon Phone gave an affirmative answer: "An Xier, who just left yesterday, has come again, and this time she brought Ta Ni."

... Are these people really that idle?

Actually, they're even more idle than Baimu imagined; right now New Miare City is calm and peaceful, all matters have been resolved, Shengcai has already reached the pinnacle of the Masters Eight, undefeated across New Miare, so the Ultra Z Squad really has nothing to do.

So they all came to the parallel world for a vacation.

Strangely, several kids had absolutely no intention of going to school in the original world, running out into society in their teens to pursue dreams.

But in the parallel world they started enjoying campus life.

Especially Shengcai; Baimu heard from various teachers that she's the hardworking and enterprising type, everyone likes her, and her evaluations are extremely high.

—Turns out she's the Miare Succubus!

"No trouble popped up, right?" Baimu asked just to be safe.

The Porygon Phone checked the surveillance and replied: "Aside from Fanshilang howling like a Primeape again, everything's normal."

Baimu: "Then it's fine."

The matter of Fanshilang not getting along with Xiao Yin, he'd naturally heard of it too, but since the conflict is limited to Pokemon battles, there's nothing more to say.

Rivals, after all!

An essential part of the Pokemon world that must be savored.

As long as no bodily harm occurs, let Fanshilang toss about however he wants.

Adeku thinks the same way, taking a laissez-faire approach to his grandson's many behaviors.

Mewtwo: "You're clearly very busy, aren't you?"

It doesn't have a habit of eavesdropping, but it can glean some intel from fragments of conversation.

"If you're determined to find something to do, how could you possibly not find it?" Baimu smiled at it, "Though, I really should do some things."

After telling An Xier he had to work.

Afternoon.

He and N arrived together at Silph City.

"Really not staying a few more days?"

"No need; the length of time spent together won't affect anything." N smiled and shook his head.

For him, seeing many things once is enough.

Important time must be invested in places that need it more.

The busy Shanren finally appeared; the first reaction upon meeting an old friend was a radiant smile and a big hug.

"You've gotten so thin."

N was surprised by Shanren's change.

In his memory, this good friend of his should... be a bit more plump?

Shanren said: "More muscle."

The defeat at the first Aurelian Conference reignited his fighting spirit as a Trainer, and his physique gradually changed with a year of training.

N could sense Shanren's current mindset was excellent, and nodded reassured.

Past awkwardness had long since dissipated, leaving only the joy of reunion; Baimu was also happy for the two of them.

Everyone had dinner together; N and the New Team Plasma members left in a hurry.

Shanren gazed through the terminal window, silent for a long time.

Until Baimu patted his shoulder lightly twice, only then did he come back to his senses, his first words being—

"Ready for twenty-four-hour nonstop shifts?"

"... I'm ashamed of the thought I just had to comfort you!"

"If you scold me two sentences, can I stream two more hours?"

"No way!"

"You can't say that!"

"..."

Baimu was left speechless by this workaholic in front of him.

Shannen's administrative ability is commendable, even Loz has given extra praise, showing that when he considers regional development, he is completely unlike an individual.

Baimu had no reason to refuse, so he could only switch to work mode as well.

Then.

For the next three days, he couldn't return to Platinum Silver Mountain to get a proper sleep, until the Monday Ore Academy school festival, when Shannen finally gave him half a day off.

Incidentally, he was told a rather absurd piece of news.

"Olivia got what she wanted." Shannen added: "She is now the accountant of Ore Prison."

Baimu: "Prison even has an accountant??"

"A prison is also a normal functional department, needing regional funding, so why can't it have an accountant?" Shannen looked at him strangely.

The illiterate champion closed his mouth.

Shannen continued: "President Loz seems to be applying to transfer to prison."

"No need for that......"

Baimu felt Loz should have no ill will toward Olivia, so why keep avoiding her?

Shannen then said: "He definitely doesn't want to delay Olivia; President Loz is serving a life sentence, currently not allowing sentence reduction, how could he possibly delay Olivia's youth?"

Baimu: "Youth......"

Olivia is about thirty, right?

In the Pokémon world where the average activity age is around fifteen, this age already counts as middle-aged.

Forget it.

Why bother caring about others' sunset-red romance?

This couple should just be locked down!

Baimu gave up gossiping about the two, rode Miloton back to Academy Island to join the school festival.

Needless to say, everyone's efforts are still quite proper, very much like the atmosphere in campus youth romance anime.

He saw Tanni again, she was wearing a fashionable cheerleading outfit, standing with Seicai and others——

The splendid society's group dance performance.

Specially arranged for Baimu and Big Mouth Baby to watch.

Pilulu nervously asked: "What do you think of their outfits?"

"Ah? Oh, very good."

Baimu nodded.

He now rarely pays attention to the dance segment, but led by Mei Yi, a large group of vibrant, lovely girls' dance is still worth watching!

Multi-phones silently filmed, uploaded to Ore Academy's Pokesound official account, to be used as next year's recruitment video.

What?

Shouldn't the Pokémon Academy focus on Pokémon?

But it doesn't care; intuition tells it this video's appeal will definitely surpass showing Pokémon.

Ore Academy currently has only a few hundred students, yet the school festival is quite elaborate, and the main contributor is quite unexpected.

"Are you the school festival guidance teachers?"

Baimu looked at the Rocket Trio.

Musashi proudly said: "We're good at this kind of thing!"

"When I attended noble school before, I often handled similar work......" Kojirou chuckled.

Meowth shouted: "Meow has seen many similar designs in Bollywood!"

The trio, undeniably all-round talents besides catching Pikachu, are probably rarely unable to do anything under heaven.

Baimu patted their shoulders reassuringly, "Well done! I'll have the Finance Department give you bonuses! Keep it up! Positions like Director of Instruction, Vice Principal, etc., are waiting for you!"

Director of Instruction...... Vice Principal......

Hearing this delicious big pie, the Rocket Trio even forgot they were here for part-time work, as full of longing as dreaming they had become the Rocket Trio's leader.

The difference is, Baimu's pie is real, while the Rocket Trio's is fake.

After all, Sakaki never promised them anything; these three guys just imagined on their own, thinking they could gain Sakaki's favor.

The lively school festival continues.

Baimu stood at the highest point of Academy Island, beside the adorable Little Lugia, he stroked its head with one hand, satisfied: "This is my Ore Academy!"