Chapter 1486: Academy Alliance

The Pheromosa's adaptability is stronger than imagined.

At least since arriving at Platinum Silver Mountain nearly a week ago, the number of fights can be counted on one hand.

According to Rotom Phone's statistics——

Bruxish three times, once with a wild Pokémon, twice with the Hydreigon.

Boltund once, with a passing herd of Miltank.

Pheromosa none; the big lion sleeps all day, eats when Baimu delivers things, sleeps when he doesn't, like a continuously dormant volcano.

Compared to them, Falinks and Hawlucha have fought far more, especially the barbaric Tyrantrum, not only fighting with Miltank but having fought almost all of Baimu's main Pokémon.

Then it fought the likes of Queen Leiguanwang and other Legendary Pokémon.

So belligerent, far exceeding Miltank's past behavior, it even once made such a ruckus with the Hydreigon that nights weren't peaceful.

Having left Area Zero, it can be said to have completely unleashed its nature.

Baimu also didn't restrict Falinks' range of activity, only requiring it to stay away from human settlements; as for the rest, it could run however it wanted.

Falinks obediently complied.

This left Miltank, secretly following, wanting to find fault but having no chance, unable to believe this barbaric guy was actually so obedient.

Rotom Phone found it equally strange; although the recovered Poké Balls were in Baimu's hands, Pokémon don't just listen to whoever holds the ball.

"Perhaps it's a nature similar to Cyclizar."

Baimu didn't particularly mind.

Cyclizar in the Paldea region were the earliest to cooperate with humans; compared to other Pokémon, they are naturally more trusting of humans.

Lastly is Hawlucha; its number of fights also exceeded the Ancient Ho-Oh Honor Guard, but compared to the barbaric Tyrantrum who provokes the strong, it prefers bullying the weak.

Many wild Pokémon on Platinum Silver Mountain have been bullied and pranked by it, to the point that Exploud's reputation has actually started to improve.

Why?

Because Exploud chases Hawlucha to fight!

It brought Hawlucha out wanting to befriend it, but not only was it deceived, this guy also ran amok everywhere.

So Exploud considers it its responsibility, and thus often goes to find trouble with Hawlucha.

Also helping out is the Bear Disciple who previously didn't get along with it.

The Bear Disciple's Ability appears to be 【Psychic Power】, but is actually 【Justified】; it absolutely cannot tolerate Hawlucha's behavior, disregarding its own type disadvantage, repeatedly seeking trouble with Hawlucha.

Infected by its righteous acts, the wild Pokémon of Platinum Silver Mountain also learned unity; seeing Hawlucha bullying someone, they immediately call for help, drawing Exploud and the Bear Disciple's attention, then gang up to beat this guy.

After being ganged up on several times, Hawlucha didn't dare make a ruckus anymore, and started playing pitiful with other Pokémon.

This move is remarkably effective.

The wild Pokémon living on Platinum Silver Mountain mostly receive Baimu's preferential treatment, and don't mind giving him face.

And Exploud itself never expected that, hating loneliness, it clearly wanted to befriend Hawlucha, but through a clever scheme gone wrong, instead gained the favor of the other wild Pokémon on Platinum Silver Mountain.

Especially the choir it organized; the members inside have become far more obedient than in the past.

In short, the six Pokémon are all integrating into the Platinum Silver Mountain family in their own ways.

Baimu watches silently, trying his best not to interfere, waiting for them to find their own "ecological niches" within Platinum Silver Mountain.

Unless absolutely necessary, he absolutely will not act.

Over at Academy Island.

It's been equally lively this week.

The message sent by Rotom Phone received replies that very night; seventy percent of students were willing to accept the academy's arrangement, twenty percent hadn't decided what Pokémon to raise yet, seven percent already had their own plans.

The remaining three percent hoped Baimu could act as a guide, leading them to obtain their first Pokémon through catching.

"What do you plan to do?"

Rotom Phone asked Baimu how he intended to handle these students.

Baimu said: "Fine, but only the top three... no, top ten students in the midterm exams have this qualification."

He didn't mind guiding his cute students, but also didn't want to spoil them too much.

Since that's the case, both sides can negotiate terms.

Students hope he can help, he hopes students achieve academic success, a mutual rush toward each other!

Thus.

This news was conveyed to Xiao Yin's side, Xiao Yin arranged for the Teaching Affairs Office to supervise, and before long the bulletin board announced the corresponding activity.

Riding the momentum, it caused a huge sensation.

Why huge?

Naturally because students filmed it and posted it on PokéTok.

"World Champion" personally taking you to catch your first Pokémon, this honor is enough to make teenagers worldwide envious; more and more people called the admissions office asking if they accept transfers, when next semester enrollment is, and such.

Then, the news of the alliance between Ore Academy, Uva Academy, and Blueberry Academy also spread far and wide.

The three parties agreed to conduct the first exchange student trial activity in two months.

This matter became known to trainer schools in various regions, which one after another began considering joining the Academy Alliance.

Shanren teased: "You've unintentionally stirred up another big event; feels like the traditional League system is going to be squeezed to death by you guys."

"History always rolls forward; if the League system truly reaches the time to exit the stage, then let it exit."

Baimu has no awareness of locking the door after getting in the car.

Besides that, another noteworthy piece of news is from Mingyi's side.

He gave this little miss half a month, requiring her to rely on her own ability to reach the abandoned ship reef outside Academy Island.

And through Mingyi's unremitting efforts, the Messengers finally became willing to listen to her.

Only the price paid was a tiny one——

"Was it Regirock?"

Baimu saw Mingyi lying in bed with a fractured leg at the school infirmary; beside her was the Messenger Bird, behaving itself and serving tea and water.

Shengcai and the others weren't there — probably gone to class.

Mingyi hurriedly said, "Regirock didn't do it on purpose! It was... it was me not paying attention, accidentally making it angry, hehehe..."

The girl scratched her head embarrassedly.

Clearly, the one who truly provoked Regirock was someone else.

Baimu glanced at the Messenger Bird, which was sweating profusely; he didn't really believe Regirock would get angry — there was most likely another story.

Mingyi then said dejectedly, "I'm sorry, Principal. I've disappointed you. I can't test the ten kilometers for now."

Even with the physique of humans in the Pokémon world, a fracture still requires a week of rest.

"Don't rush."

Baimu stepped forward, holding his hand over Mingyi's plaster-cast leg, and activated the power of multiple Stone Slabs.

Grass-type, Normal-type, Psychic-type...

Multiple attribute Stone Slabs with healing properties took effect simultaneously; Mingyi only felt her wound and muscles itch, then the plaster burst apart, revealing an intact, unscarred, fair thigh.

Her eyes widened, "This..."

"Tabum!"

Amoonguss suddenly pounced over, using the blanket to cover Mingyi's leg, preventing exposure.

Mingyi, immersed in the miracle, only then belatedly blushed, hot as a steaming engine with smoke rising from the top of her head.

Only Baimu didn't notice this point; he pressed the button at the bedside, summoning Nurse Joy stationed at the school infirmary, "Trouble you to check Mingyi's injuries. If there's no problem, arrange for her discharge."

"Discharge?"

Nurse Joy's face was full of bewilderment — Mingyi had only been hospitalized a few days!

But she wasn't the type to argue; she immediately called the Chansey nurse, and together they examined Mingyi's wound.

Baimu exited the room leisurely.

A short while later, when cries of surprise rang out from the ward, he knew it should be fine.

Sure enough, when Joy came out, the first thing she asked upon seeing him was, "Principal Baimu, did you use some kind of magic?"

"Psychic power."

Baimu casually raised his hand, pinching out a ball of light.

Nurse Joy immediately understood; she had been dispatched from another region and also had some understanding of the miraculous power of Psychic abilities.

"Amazing!"

"Compared to you, I'm still far lacking. Compared with you, this insignificant power of mine isn't worth mentioning." Baimu's admiration for Nurse Joy was sincere.

In the entire Pokémon world, there probably aren't any people more dedicated than them.

Nurse Joy blushed from the praise, feigning annoyance as she lightly patted Baimu's shoulder, "No way! Geez! Principal Baimu's mouth is so sweet! Surely lots of girls like you, right?"

"I'd rather be liked by Pokémon, hahaha."

"Wow! Worthy of the 'World Champion'!"

The two chatted idly.

Not long after, a bewildered Mingyi left the hospital with an equally bewildered Messenger Bird, Amoonguss, and Torkoal.

She brought her three Pokémon, and on the way back to the dormitory ran into Shengcai and the others who had come to visit her after class.

A few more bewildered faces were added to the mix.

"How did you get discharged!"

"Is your leg okay now?"

Several people asked with concern; upon learning it was Baimu who acted, they immediately set their minds at ease, and couldn't help but marvel at Baimu's strength.

He could even easily heal a fractured thigh!

Tairui urged, "Since that's the case, go test the long-distance flight ability!"

Dailuo objected worriedly, "Just discharged — wouldn't it be better to rest a bit?"

Piru expressed agreement.

Shengcai looked at Mingyi, waiting for her to make her own choice.

Mingyi's choice was naturally without doubt — she wanted too badly to complete the task Baimu gave her, especially now that Washibon Hisuian Decidueye and Washibon Hisuian Samurott had both emerged.

The group headed for the coast.

On the other side, Baimu found Regirock and got the full story.

Just as he thought, the Rock Pillar had given the two external pressure to help Mingyi and the Messenger Bird accelerate their bonding.

Of course the Rock Pillar didn't stir up trouble for no reason; the source was still the Messenger Bird — this guy originated from Team Rocket, and could even become a formal member; like Meowth, he's no good bird, stealing school property everywhere.

Regirock had been watching it for a long time; coincidentally encountering an opportunity, it thought to teach it a lesson.

Mingyi naturally couldn't pretend not to see; when the Messenger Bird was being beaten and rolling all over the ground, she took a hit for it.

Then her thigh fractured.

"This bird steals things? How was it handled afterward?" Baimu raised an eyebrow.

Regirock indicated the Team Rocket trio stepped in, educated the Messenger Bird, and after forcing it to return the school's things, let it go.

"The punishment is a bit too weak..."

He said this, then suddenly turned his head, "How long are you guys planning to listen?"

In the bushes.

The Team Rocket trio, dressed as janitors, sheepishly poked their heads out.

"You even discovered this."

"Good afternoon, Baimu~"

"We're helping clean the outside of the concert hall, meow~"

Regarding the items stolen by the messenger bird, the Team Rocket trio stated that, based on the specific value, they would have the messenger bird secretly work part-time on the side to pay off the debt.

Kojiro said: "We can't exactly talk about the messenger bird's problem in front of that kid, right? The messenger bird doesn't want that either."

"For the sake of a former colleague, we gave it a hand, meow."

Meowth nodded and said.

The messenger bird did not want its thievery to be known by Mingyi; at the moment it was protected by Mingyi, it understood that if it lost Mingyi, from now on it would never again have someone who would sacrifice themselves to protect it.

Therefore, when Mingyi suffered a fracture and briefly fainted, the messenger bird, understanding the situation, begged Regirock to let this girl go, stating that its mistake would be borne by itself.

The Team Rocket trio only stepped in at this time, acting as peacemakers.

"After all, it once helped us, we also hope it can have a good future!" Musashi spoke righteously.

Baimu chuckled: "You guys actually know how to be considerate."

However, the Team Rocket trio really are like this.

Their sympathy often overflows, leading them to do things that help others even at the cost of sacrificing themselves.

This is the Team Rocket trio's shining point.

At the same time, it is also the reason why Baimu did not wipe them out completely like he dealt with Team Rocket, but instead gave them a chance to walk the right path.

No matter how you put it, it's a good thing that Mingyi's side can be resolved.

Baimu lightly patted Regirock to express his gratitude to it, then said to the Team Rocket trio: "Free tonight? Haven't eaten together in a long time, let's have a drink together tonight."

"Sure, sure!"

The Team Rocket trio were overjoyed.

Not long after.

The Rotom Phone received the news that Mingyi and the messenger bird had successfully completed the challenge.

Don't look at how small the messenger bird is; it's a powerhouse that can transport a Gacha Machine from Kanto to Galar — a mere few dozen jin of Mingyi, a trip around the world probably wouldn't be a problem.

"Alright, then issue her the next mission."

Baimu knew Mingyi most likely couldn't wait any longer, wanting to let the Fire Mouse evolve into a Typhlosion.

At night.

After gathering for a meal with the Team Rocket trio, on his way back to the dormitory, he suddenly glanced at the distant garden.

Rotom Phone: 'What's up?'

It mobilized the camera there to check and found nothing.

Baimu said: "There's a guest, but they're rather shy. Ignore it; if it wants to appear, it will appear on its own."

Although it's unclear what the other party is, nine times out of ten it's another one of those small Mythical Pokémon.

Mew?

Not impossible.

But Baimu didn't insist on getting to the bottom of it like before; he felt that since the other party was secretly observing him, sooner or later it would show up.

He soon returned to the dormitory.

In the garden, under a large tree, a green onion head poked out, "Lufi?"

After confirming Baimu had left, it quietly let out a sigh of relief.

Without a doubt.

The Pokémon appearing here was precisely Celebi.

As a time traveler, Celebi is extremely sensitive to time travel; after sensing that the timeline Baimu was in was off, the extremely curious it immediately flew over.

As a result, it discovered a scene it couldn't believe—

The entire Aole turned green!